A Time Bug? Or a Parallel World?

"That's right, we can't let the people who care about you worry for too long."

Xenadia nodded in understanding, then suddenly crawled two steps forward and, to Gwen's astonishment, opened her arms and embraced Gwen.

"But before that, please allow me to give you this last gift..."

The girl's voice grew softer and softer until the last word was almost inaudible.

Gwen's instinctive attempt to hug him back resulted in him embracing nothing.

The warm body had already blurred in the soft light, turning into countless crystalline light particles that floated up. A few merged into Gwen's body, while most fell into the boundless ocean surrounding this isolated island, adding a touch of azure to the gloomy sea and making the small area beneath Gwen's feet appear much larger.

As the gentle light particles merged into his body, Gwen felt a sense of ease, and his efficiency in absorbing power increased dramatically. His mind even automatically devised a more efficient way to absorb it.

Clearly, this gift from Xenadia was indeed a great one.

Feeling the weight of Xenadia's gift, Gwen took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and, supporting his somewhat lighter "body," slowly stood up.

"Thank you, Xena..."

As he murmured to himself, Gwen's figure quietly disappeared and began to rise from the depths of his consciousness.

As consciousness and body reconnected, Gwen's armor quietly transformed into a stream of light and returned to his Gwen.

Gwen, however, did not open his eyes immediately, but instead focused his attention on the Stigmata Space—

While waking up to encounter a beautiful alien girl is certainly delightful, Gwen hasn't forgotten those who sacrificed themselves in the previous battle.

Fortunately, the sight of the pink-haired Sleeping Beauty brought Gwen a sigh of relief—

Elysia had burned herself out once more and was left with only a wisp of soul, has had her soul reassembled thanks to his talent. Once her consciousness is restored and her body is reconstructed, she will be able to be resurrected once more.

"You've really worked hard, Elysia..."

Gwyn gave his Princess a gentle hug, then placed the faded Abyss Flower in Elysia's hands, hoping Sasha's blessing of victory would help Elysia wake up soon. Gwen then sat down next to Elysia and pulled up the Chat System to read messages.

Since my body hasn't sensed any danger, instead of blindly searching, I might as well ask someone for information.

The Chat System, which used to have its little red dots cleared by Gwen, now features a rare red ellipsis—

Almost all windows are at level 99 or higher!

Upon seeing this, Gwen realized that he might have slept for a while.

Gwyn nervously opened the chat from Rita at the top, glanced at it, and Gwen a slight sigh of relief.

The bad news is that he did sleep for a while; the good news is that he only slept for three months, and the Earth did not experience a global Great Honkai.

However, although he calmly and systematically described the major events that occurred after his disappearance, Gwen could still sense his maid's worry and unease from Rita's daily, increasingly anxious messages.

It's conceivable that this isn't an isolated case; most of those ninety-nine plus ones are probably like this...

With a sigh, Gwen raced as he sent out a series of messages, each with a different address but the same meaning—

Friends, I'm back!

However, before Gwen could even exchange a few words with the first person who replied, a sudden sense of danger made Gwen open his eyes instantly and see an unfamiliar... glass dome?

Chapter 849 Time Bug? Or Parallel World?

No, although it may look like glass, it's not the kind of glass commonly used by Earthlings. It's a new type of composite material never seen before, with silicon as a basic element...

The moment Gwen saw the unfamiliar glass dome, a blue glint flashed in his eyes, and he instinctively began to analyze it.

"Tsk..."

With a soft click of his tongue, Gwen closed his eyes, abruptly ending the analysis.

"Was it because you were knocked unconscious under full load that your powers became somewhat out of control?"

Although he had only recently acquired the Herrscher of Reason Core, Gwen was certain that his recent state was indeed the result of the Herrscher Authority operating uncontrollably on their own.

However, a temporary loss of control over his power was nothing to Gwen.

With a blink of an eye, Gwen's eyes showed a look of bewilderment—

Gene Lock, unlock!

With the Gene Lock in place, as long as the difference between one's strength or the level of enhancement (ability) and the Gene Lock is not too great, then control will not be a problem, and situations such as crushing teacups or bedside tables will generally not occur.

However, this time the power I've acquired comes from the Cocoon of the End, which is powerful enough to cover and influence the entire Solar System. Can I handle the Gene Lock in the fourth generation?

Before unlocking the Gene Lock, Gwen couldn't help but harbor some concerns.

After all, he has now forcibly absorbed a bunch of powers, which are not ordinary powers. Once out of control, they can cause all sorts of unexpected chaos and unexpected ways to die.

If this situation cannot be brought under control, Gwen will likely have to postpone his plans to return to Earth.

He didn't want to turn his bedroom banter into reality.

Fortunately, this time, unlocking the Gene Lock has brought about a level of detail far exceeding anything seen before.

"Am I... Gene Lock up to the fourth level?"

Gwen felt a surge of joy upon noticing the changes in himself.

Although for him, the Gene Lock was mostly just a plugin, and even after awakening the Light of the Mind, it was mostly used as an auxiliary ability due to excessive enhancement, but that does not mean that the Gene Lock was unimportant.

On the contrary, the degree to which his Gene Lock was unlocked, especially in the stages after his fourth year of high school, can be described as a series of breakthroughs.

Even though the transition from fourth-level to fourth-level high school is the least noticeable step, this improvement still allows Gwen quickly control the powers within him that are either already under his control or still being digested. At least he can use them smoothly without causing any additional damage, and he certainly won't turn someone into a pulp with a hug.

A few minutes later, relying on the gift left by Xenadia, Gwen, with the powerful control granted by his four high-level Gene Lock, barely managed to settle the various powers within his body. He then erected an internal barrier to prevent occasional loss of control from causing damage, and opened his eyes again.

He hadn't forgotten the fleeting sense of danger he'd just sensed.

Opening his eyes again, Gwen breathed a slight sigh of relief, confirming that he was no longer automatically analyzing the glass chamber in front of him. The Herrscher of Reason's powers were under good control.

Thanks to the heavy armor he was wearing, Gwen can now perform some movements quite easily.

As the carefully manipulated energy operated along the predetermined path, the space, which was almost 100% similar to the analyzed space, was torn apart. The storage warehouse containing Gwen disappeared and was stored in the Stigmata Space by him as Event Storage.

Although the analysis just now was only the beginning, Gwen can confirm that its quality is good, and we can analyze it thoroughly later.

After all... it's suspected to be a product of extraterrestrial civilization...

After the storage compartment disappeared, Gwen, who was lying flat inside, stretched out his body and landed nimbly.

The stiffness caused by prolonged inactivity was no longer a problem after the Gene Lock was unlocked, but Gwen still habitually moved his body to prepare for battle.

After all, what could make him feel threatened now couldn't be some insignificant character. Even if it were a peanut, it would be a diamond peanut that was hard enough to break a person's teeth.

While moving his body, Gwen also took the time to observe his surroundings.

From Rita's message, he could confirm that he had not been found by the joint search of Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent. However, he also checked and found that the Schicksal terminal in his pocket was not damaged, but just out of power.

By slightly utilizing his Herrscher Authority to analyze the surrounding materials not found in his database, Gwen was certain that he was probably no longer on Earth, but had drifted to another planet.

Perhaps it was some unknown civilization within the Solar System, or perhaps it was Person from Above whose case had been scrapped, or maybe... the previous wave had directly swept him out of the Solar System?

However, this rather luxurious institution seems to have some shortcomings in its regulations.

As his gaze swept over the delicate little dish on the table beside him, such a thought flashed through Gwen's mind.

Apart from the storage compartments he had put away and the table and chairs on the side, there was no text or terminal in the room for him to access information.

He considered taking Kusanagi to make a move and hack into the other party's network through the hidden camera in the corner, but considering the existence of beings around him that could pose a threat, their level of civilization was probably very high. If they had a way to resist such methods, then directly taking Kusanagi would not only expose this card, but also attract hostility and lose the possibility of peaceful coexistence.

"However, electronic doors with identity verification are still a bit troublesome."

He lingered in front of the electronic door, only to find it closed. The electronic lock display showed a single red "X". Gwen muttered in exasperation, then drew his fingers into a knife and slashed at the door in front of him.

Without making a sound, Gwen had already cut a small door into the protective door made of composite materials.

Gwen placed his left hand on the door, and a suction force surged, slowly pulling it backward, like a child pulling building blocks from under a fortified base, dragging the door, which alone weighed over a hundred kilograms, into the storage room.

Even as Gwen pulled the gate open, the remaining "sword energy" completely blocked what seemed to be a forceful cutting mechanism inside.

The residual energy of the Golden Battle Technique Holy Sword could easily be considered sword energy, right?

When Gwen opened the door and pushed it aside, he saw a pair of bewildered golden eyes and arrows and spearheads pointed at him amidst the slight clattering sounds.

And the owner of those eyes and weapons gave Gwen a strange sense of familiarity—

The girl on the left has short pink hair that matches her lively temperament. The pink and blue colors are like her bright eyes, which seem to be intertwined with a spiritual connection, and the cold, menacing bow and arrow.

The young man on the right was clearly a reliable person who was mature beyond his years. Even the earring he wore on his left ear did not affect his calm demeanor. The black and white beads inlaid in his spear made Gwen take a second look.

Between the two, the girl with short gray hair, though tall and slender despite her loose clothing, inexplicably gave off a simple and honest feeling.

"Why do I feel like I've run into Astral Express Crew?"

The three people in front of him gave him a huge sense of déjà vu; they looked just like the three little train boys he remembered.

As this thought arose, Gwen's gaze swept over the three people, especially the clothes of the two on his left and right, searching for the red ticket. As expected, he found it on the hem of their shirts. The ticket was similar in appearance to the one Tirnan had lent him, except for the background color.

At the same time, seeing that what emerged from the room was a living person, not a pawn of the Anti-Matter Legion, March 7th, who had been tense, immediately breathed a sigh of relief and lowered most of his bow and arrows.

"Thank goodness, we're not stuck here—"

Similarly, on the other side, Dan Heng's spear tip also drooped slightly, but he did not let his guard down—

Although theoretically there shouldn't be any enemies on the Herta Space Station other than the invading Anti-Matter Legion, it was reportedly attacked by Stellarons Hunters just now, so he had to remain vigilant.

However, the blue train ticket that Gwen had pinned to his collar made Dan Heng more willing to show a friendly attitude.

"Hello, I am Dan Heng, a guard on the Stellaris Train. May I ask who you are...?"

After the self-introduction, the questioning began directly, with Dan Heng's gaze unabashedly falling on the train ticket on Gwen's collar.

Unlike Little March, Dan Heng, who also serves as the think tank administrator, is quite familiar with some of the past events of the Stellaris Train, and he has seen the ticket on Gwen's collar more than once in the think tank's records.

"Gwen...

Let's just say I'm a traveler who drifted here by accident. As for this ticket, it was lent to me by a friend before I left. I hope Akivili will bless me and bring me back safely.

Looking at it now, although they didn't make it back safely, they're at least safe for now?

Seeing that Dan Heng had noticed the train ticket clipped to his collar, Gwen casually took it off and handed it to Dan Heng.

"The Stellaris Train ... I've heard about it from him."

He would be so happy to see you all.

"So, Gwen, you know our predecessors on the Stellaris Train?"

March 7th was filled with joy.

"Yes, that's right. He works in the same organization as me now, so you could call him a colleague."

Gwen smiled and nodded, looking at Dan Heng who was checking tickets.

"This is indeed a train ticket; please keep it safe."

After confirming that it was genuine, Dan Heng's gaze towards Gwen became much more friendly. He handed back the ticket with one hand, while the tip of the Cloudstrike Spear in his other hand drooped.

"Of course, this train ticket can also be considered a talisman for me."

Gwen spoke, he fastened the ticket again.

"The Space Station is in a rather dangerous situation right now, so it's best to put it away to avoid it falling during combat."

Dan Heng gave a reminder and began to explain the current situation—

"This is March 7th, a member of the Stellaris Train. This is Xing, whom we found on the Space Station, but he seems to have amnesia."

This is the Herta Space Station, which has been attacked by the Stellarons Hunters and the Anti-Matter Legion. We have been sent to rescue them at the request of Station Master Asta.

"Don't be so serious, Dan Heng."

In March 7th, fearing that Dan Heng's words were too serious and might Gwen, he quickly smiled and tried to smooth things over.

"We're lucky. These are just some scattered soldiers. The most dangerous Annihilation Lord isn't nearby. We'll wipe out the invaders soon, so don't worry."

"I roughly understand the situation."

Gwen nodded slightly, but his doubts only grew stronger.

"Only three months have passed on Earth, but according to Old Yang's time calculation, there should be at least ten more years..."

Surely I can't be swept away to a parallel world by a wave, can I?

However, whether it's a time glitch or a parallel world, let's lend a hand first..."

Having made his decision, Gwen also suspended communication, wanting to determine whether it was a time glitch or if information could be exchanged later in a parallel world. For now, saving lives was the priority.

"If this Space Station has been attacked, I think I might be able to help..."

With that, Gwen closed his eyes and unleashed his telekinesis.