Yu Sheng wasn't sure what exactly this "doll" that looked so much like Eileen was. Naturally, his first reaction was "the Omen Goddess," but when the doll spoke, he unmistakably sensed Eileen's aura coming from her. That familiar feeling couldn't be wrong.
She might still be some kind of "hybrid"—one dominated by the Omen Goddess but without a complete personality. Considering the complicated circumstances surrounding the little doll, he decided not to pursue those details for now.
Realizing that this shadow-like doll seemed somewhat dazed, Yu Sheng decided to follow her line of thought and continued asking, "What is a sanctuary?"
"A sanctuary... is a sanctuary," the doll said slowly, a stark contrast to her usual chattering, rapid-fire manner. "They said I could build a city, or something else, from the ashes. Civilization could continue for centuries or even millennia. They said... as long as you're alive, there's hope, even though the day of the end will definitely come..."
Yu Sheng was momentarily dumbfounded. "They want the symbol of the 'Omen' to bear the responsibility of continuing civilization?"
The doll stared fixedly at him. After a long while, she slowly lowered her head and gazed motionlessly at the notebook. "The Omen is their fear, and also their understanding and interpretation of the world. They had no choice."
Yu Sheng was stunned for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Do you remember something called the 'World Bridge'?"
The doll thought sluggishly for a long time before gently shaking her head. "I don't remember."
"What about the Crossroads? And a blonde doll named 'Eileen'..."
"I don't remember that either."
"What about the 'Black Star'..."
It seemed that no matter what he asked, the doll remembered nothing.
After trying several more questions, Yu Sheng realized that this doll, who looked so much like Eileen,