Castorice: What Should We Do About Our Two Children?

As the clamor of the celebrations gradually subsided, the holy city of Okhema welcomed the long-awaited, true dawn.

Luo Li and Castorice temporarily stayed in a quiet courtyard overlooking the entire Marble Fair, which was carefully arranged by Aglaea.

This place was once the residence of a long-deceased Chrysos Heirs, and now it is spotless, filled with an ancient and Tranquility atmosphere.

Outside the window, the morning light bathed the white buildings of the holy city in a warm golden glow.

Castorice sat by the window, her purple eyes gazing at the gradually awakening market below, but her gaze was somewhat unfocused, lacking the pure joy she felt during their reunion a few days ago.

Luo Li walked over with a freshly brewed cup of fragrant local flower tea and gently placed it in front of her.

"What's wrong?" He keenly sensed her unease, sat down beside her, and naturally put his arm around her shoulder. "Still thinking about the unstable data during the resurrection?"

Castorice shook her head slightly, her body instinctively leaning closer to him, seeking familiar warmth and support. She was silent for a moment before speaking softly, her voice trembling slightly. "Luo Li... Shiyu and Shiyi... our two children..."

She raised her head, her purple eyes filled with tears and deep worry.

Did they... really exist? Or were they... just a simulated data projection within that 'sandbox world'?

This question, like a hidden thorn, has been deeply embedded in her heart ever since she regained all her Remembrance.

In Amphoreus's "official history," she was sacrificed as Chrysos Heirs, and naturally had no children.

However, the authenticity of the experience in the sandbox world becomes ambiguous due to Luo Yi's intervention.

As a mother, she instinctively believed in the existence of her daughters. The ten months of pregnancy, the excruciating pain of childbirth, and the warmth and excitement of holding two soft little lives in her arms were so real.

But as someone who had faced the "River of Souls" and understood the boundaries of life, death, and existence, reason compels her to question—in such a "written" world, what kind of existence is the child born from her, a "data clone"?

Luo Li tightened his arms, pulling her even closer into his embrace.

He understood her fear and confusion. It was also one of the biggest knots in his own heart.

"They existed."

His voice was deep and resolute, carrying an undeniable power.

"Regardless of the nature of that world, everything we experience and feel is real."

Your love for them is real.

When I held them in my arms, the heavy weight and the pounding of my heart were real.

He raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with his fingertips.

"Moreover, I 'saw' it."

Castorice looked at him with a puzzled expression.

In Luo Li's eyes, the silver-purple data stream flickered slightly.

"When I was devouring Luo Yi and integrating all the data powers, I wasn't simply absorbing power. I was also sorting out and tracing all the data flows related to me."

"The data regarding Shiyu and Shiyi... is very special and very faint, like... being shrouded in a thick fog, deeply entangled with the core rules of the sandbox world."

He paused, as if searching for a more accurate expression.

Their state of being is closer to a 'projection of higher-dimensional possibilities into a lower-dimensional world'.

It is not purely illusory, but it also fails to be fully anchored as an independent 'reality'.

In other words...

Castorice's heart leaped into her throat.

"In other words, they need greater power and a more precise 'definition' to completely solidify that 'possibility' and truly bring them from the 'projection' state to the forefront of our lives."

Luo Li looked into Castorice's eyes and spoke each word clearly, her gaze as firm as a rock.

"Just as I resurrected you, I resurrected the other Chrysos Heirs."

"I will find a way, Castorice. I will use the divine power of this 'data' to rewrite reality and bring our daughter back safe and sound."

His promise, like the strongest vow, dispelled the fog in Castorice's eyes and ignited the flame of hope.

She nodded vigorously, burying her face in his chest, her voice muffled but full of trust. "Yes! I believe you!"

Just then, a jarring voice lazily drifted in from the moon-shaped window at the courtyard gate. "Oh dear, it's so sticky so early in the morning, it's unbearable to look at!"

Kong Yan'er was still wearing that striking black and white magician's dress, leaning against the door frame, tossing and catching a few candies that shimmered with seven-colored light in her hand.

"However, when discussing such serious 'parenting issues,' shouldn't we listen to the opinions of professionals?"

Luo Li glared at him, annoyed. "You think you're a professional? You're more like a professional troublemaker."

"Hey! I don't like hearing that!"

With a deft flick of her wrist, Kong Yan'er tossed a candy precisely to Castorice, who caught it instinctively.

"When it comes to manipulating the boundaries between 'possibility,' 'illusion,' and 'reality,' we [Elation] Path are experts among experts, aren't we?"

He tilted his head, his heterochromatic eyes gleaming with a cunning light.

After all, the greatest fun often lies in the moment when the impossible becomes possible.

Luo Li's heart stirred slightly. Although this guy's motives were impure, his words, though rough, were not unreasonable.

[Elation] Path does indeed have its unique aspects in certain ways, especially in terms of conceptual distortion and the irony of reality.

Do you have a solution?

Kong Yan'er shrugged. "As for specific methods... there aren't any."

Before Luo Li could show a "I knew it" expression, he added with a grin:

"But I know where there might be clues!"

"Remember the Herta Space Station? The owner of that doll lady, seat #83 of the Genius Society, Ms. Herta, she was quite obsessed with topics like 'life creation' and 'consciousness uploading and downloading'."

"Her ' Simulated Universe ' project, while not comparable to Luo Yi's crazy project in terms of scale and purpose, might yield unexpected results in certain technical details, especially regarding 'consciousness digitization' and 'existential anchoring'?"

This suggestion made Luo Li fall into deep thought.

Indeed, Herta is one of the most outstanding geniuses in the known universe, and her Simulated Universe technology is, to some extent, an intervention in and simulation of "reality".

Seeking inspiration from her could be a good direction.

"And~"

Kong Yan'er, seemingly eager to stir up trouble, continued to fan the flames, her gaze drifting towards a certain direction outside the courtyard.

"Perhaps, we can even bring along Her Majesty the Empress, who has a profound understanding of ' Law ' and ' Order,' and who might be able to help stabilize the process of 'defining existence'?"

"After all, to solidify the 'existence' of the two little ones, 'data' and ' Elation ' alone might not be enough; we also need... well, recognition and support at the level of 'world rules'?"

His intentions were crystal clear.

Luo Li looked at him speechlessly. "If you want to drag Cerydra into this mess, just say so."

"It's mutually beneficial!" Kong Yan'er said confidently.

"You're looking for your daughter, and I'm looking for fun... oh no, I mean, to assist you in performing a grand magic trick that transcends the boundaries of reality and illusion! And incidentally, to let that overly serious Empress stretch her muscles and experience the wonders beyond the bounds of Order ~"

Looking at Kong Yan'er's expression, Castorice Die couldn't help but chuckle softly. Then, she tugged at Luo Li's sleeve and said gently:

"I think... what Mr. Kong Yan'er said might make sense. More strength, more possibilities, is always a good thing."

Luo Li sighed, but finally nodded.

He was willing to try any possible way to find his daughter.

"Alright. Once the situation here stabilizes a bit more, we'll go visit Ms. Herta."

He looked at Kong Yan'er, his eyes carrying a warning. "As for Cerydra... you'll have to persuade her yourself. Don't go too far."

"Don't worry, don't worry~" Kong Yan'er snapped her fingers, her body gradually becoming transparent, as if she were a magician merging into sunlight. "Persuading a stubborn empress is one of the most challenging, yet most fun, games~"

His figure vanished completely, leaving only a few cryptic chuckles echoing in the air.

The courtyard returned to silence.

Luo Li looked down at Xia Die, who still had a hint of Castorice in her eyes, and gently kissed the top of her head.

"Don't worry, Castorice."

He made a soft promise, his voice filled with the power and determination of a new god.

"No matter where they are, no matter how many boundaries we have to cross, I will bring Shiyu and Shiyi back to our side."

This time, our family will never be separated again.

The sunlight outside the window grew even brighter, enveloping the two embracing figures in a warm glow.