It was a database, one only Xi Yan could open. Embedded in it was an atomic clock that was not particularly precise but had an extraordinarily long lifespan, proof that a very long time had passed since the database was established.
Yet under the influence of extradimensional power, the clock kept changing. One moment it showed millions of years; the next, only a few hours.
"Compared with your powers, our extradimensional power has an enormous effect on your universe's spacetime. But those brilliant engineers used that property to create a device like this, to preserve those precious records."
Jadiga spoke with what sounded like countless mouths at once. His words consisted of countless identical voices, noisy and difficult to distinguish.
"At last, you're here. Ever since the previous era, we've been waiting for this day..."
A cacophony of extradimensional creature noises followed.
He stepped aside, letting Xi Yan approach the entrance to the database and reach out.
"It's time to end this farce, Xi Yan." Jadiga turned, leaving him enough room, then slowly walked toward the outside of the Starbase.
"Go ahead..."
``` [Time record: {Data lost for unknown reasons} years have passed since the database was sealed.]
[Status: Well preserved. No intrusion records.]
[Open?]
{Yes.}
[Please check "I agree to the end-user license agreement"!]
{Check it!}
[Failed to check the box. Please read for at least ten seconds!]
{Fucking idiot!}
[End-user license agreement:
Agree to lead the Human Empire forward at any cost.
Agree to protect the entire human race.
Agree to safeguard the universe and ensure its continued existence.
Do not recognize Ascensions such as the "Aetherophasic Engine" and "cosmogenesis" as "crisis Ascensions."
Agree to advance the universe's dimensional elevation at any cost.]
{I agree! Hurry the fuck up and serve it already!}
[Starting human verification 1.