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"Ku, Kong! That big rock is going to hit the ground!!"
"Don't panic, Paimon. The people on Earth will be fine."
Entering this battlefield, Paimon witnessed the asteroid base named "Axis" crashing into the earth, and understood why Sora could always face all disasters like river backflow so calmly, and even the demon god could not shake his mind...
It was like a giant island crashing into the earth - that kind of despair was enough to make ordinary people lose hope of survival, but even in such a desperate situation, Kong still did not give up.
"It's just a rock! Watch me push it back with my Gundam!"
When the memory reached this point, Kong actually said nothing, but Paimon and the messenger seemed to hear his shout that echoed in another time and space, and watched him rush towards the impact surface of Axis without hesitation.
The sound simulation system inside the Gundam emitted the fierce sound of atmospheric friction, and the creaking sound of the transmission indicated that even such a powerful war machine could not withstand the ruthless gravity.
But he was manipulating the Gundam, which was much larger than his opponent, and pushed it up with both arms, with all the nozzles of the machine at full thrust.
“Aaaaaah, I’m going to be torn to pieces!!”
Through the thick walls of the cockpit, Paimeng seemed to feel the heat wave coming towards her, followed by a tingling pain in her back. Gravity was calling, and for the first time since she was able to fly, she felt the fear of falling uncontrollably.
The Messenger didn't dare to get any closer to observe - some dangerous areas in her memory might also cause trauma to her meme.
A nearly immortal being, who doesn't have to worry about his demonic body or wear and tear... Why can he be so enlightened for such an unrelated person - maybe Kong has a backup plan, maybe he is not afraid of death, but as long as he doesn't speak, it will always be a mystery.
Sora was not the only one who held up the meteorite Axis. The pilots of the Federation and the pilots of Neo Zeon who served as "accomplices" also felt remorse when they saw the scene of destruction, awakening the most basic empathy and kindness of mankind.
Under the stunned gaze of the Messenger, both the enemy and our side were like moths to a flame, struggling in vain against the falling object that they could no longer resist.
But a miracle happened.
With Sora's Gundam as the center, the psychoframe erupted with a stream of green particles that stretched for thousands of kilometers, like an aurora ribbon, pushing the fortress out of the atmosphere.
“What, what’s going on—empty!!” In the cockpit, all the familiar people in front of me disappeared, leaving only green particles.
"Don't be afraid, Paimon, I'm right beside you—"
Although she could no longer hug Sora's body, the warm green light that enveloped Paimon still made her calm down a little from the extreme fear of losing her travel companion.
Until everything disappeared in the green light called "understanding" and popped out from the memory... Paimon's numb little head just hit Sora's back.
She had been so frightened that her heart was about to drop, or rather, she had been half fainted by the overload, and she was terrified that Kong Zhen would just disappear. The only things she remembered clearly during the entire battle were the falling asteroid and Kong's determined face amidst the red friction halo.
In the past, he sometimes felt that Sora was bragging. Things like facing off against a fleet that could destroy an entire star system and fighting against an enemy that could extinguish a sun sounded exaggerated, but he was able to remain calm in the face of falling stars. Perhaps whether he could maintain his courage in a disaster of a larger scale was just a matter of degree.
After all, both need to face death.
"Dr. Kong..."
The memories ended and the messenger returned to the real world, but he was still immersed in the moment of the light burst and couldn't get out of it:
"In the end...was the planet saved?"
"of course."
Sora didn't keep her in suspense. His expression was as calm as when he first entered his memories. He even reached out his hand to show the miniature Gustav model to the messenger: "If we had failed, Brad wouldn't have been able to send me such a high-end courier."
“Phew…that’s great.”
Unconsciously, the Messenger had shed his ignorance and excessive reverence for Sora.
She would be excited about Sora's achievements, but also worried about the dangerous parts of his memories.
The Memory Court is committed to preserving the universe. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that no matter whether the universe is restarted or destroyed, there will be enough memories and memes left.
Therefore, their members have become accustomed to seeing the falling of stars and the changing of the world in the process of constantly collecting memories, and it seems that no matter how high-quality the memories are, they will not be amazed.
But every surfer in the galaxy will not have such rich experience as Kong, as if he has experienced all the joys and sufferings imaginable in the material world.
The messenger couldn't bear to see such an excellent and noble person living in fear, so she took the initiative to suggest to Kong: "Dr. Kong, Yiting can provide the technology to turn itself into a meme... Even if the material universe is destroyed, we don't have to worry about our own disappearance. Have you ever considered traveling between the worlds in the form of a meme?"
"I've considered it, but memes are basically attached to 'civilization' and have certain limitations."
The reply given by Sora made the messenger break out in a cold sweat.
"I have arrived at a world without any civilization. The world outside is too diverse. Xiaoxin, there are even worlds without mirrors and life. You may not be able to take a single step there."
"This..." A world where memes can't make a difference?
The Messenger could not imagine.
"There's a reason why I base my work on energy and bioelectricity... If you're interested, I can provide some guidance."
"…Thank you, Dr. Kong, but we must first complete the mission given to us by Master Fuli. We cannot give up easily in our current state."
The messenger finally shook his head and said, "I appreciate your kindness. Perhaps other important figures in Yiting will discuss with you about changing their 'body shape', but I can't make any changes for the time being."
"I understand - is this enough for today?"
Yiting's work is admirable, and they insist on their own form of existence, which must have its convenience. Kong left a promise to the other party that if Xiaoxin is interested again in the future, he will share it with him.
"Well, the memory of using the psychoframe will be carefully recorded...Um...Dr. Sora, you were really brave in my memory--"
The messenger wanted to compliment him on how handsome he looked that day, but in the end he chose a more subtle way of expression.
"Thank you. You can say more. I like to be praised."
"Hee... If Dr. Kong really likes you, I can praise you the same thing all day long!"
Xiao Xin was very confident in the various compliments she had collected, even not inferior to some pure and beautiful knights - but Kong's reaction was really humorous, making her feel as if Kong was deliberately trying to make her relax.
He is not a particularly narcissistic person... After combing through his memories twice, Xiaoxin has understood this.
Outsiders had no way of knowing what was going on under her expressionless helmet, but Ying could more or less feel the messenger's fondness for Kong through her surging willpower.
"Even this child is interested in Sora..."
Closing the lid of the cookie box - it's empty inside, but it's like covering him with a blanket and using his knees as a pillow after sucking the air dry. This is a ritual that belongs only to Ying.
...can also effectively alleviate the bad impression left by your gluttony on others...at least it won't be exposed in the short term.
"... Doctor Kong, through these cooperations, everyone in Yiting has fully understood the difference between you and the previous Intellectual Envoys we have tried to contact."
She promised in a soft voice, as if whispering in someone's ear, "We are preparing for a more formal meeting... Lord Fu Li will personally assign some helpers to you. If a disaster like the one in your memory happens again, Yi Ting will definitely help you get through it."
261. Lovers and Priestess
"The returnees...are so responsible to a world that is not their home."
"He is focused on his work and has a clear understanding of his position, so he may be the crown prince or the one who remeasures the galaxy."
"But the attitude of Master Boshi..."
"Compared to Misconception, Boshizun doesn't care whether we deepen our connection with Dr. Kong. The memories he brought can already be regarded as a part of our universe."
Between the memes, where the mirror light flows, Yi Ting is having a secret meeting that will never be noticed by the mysterious eyes.
In order to fight against the fictional historian, Yi Ting has used every possible means, but this action of concealing the true purpose and known only to a few people, is not also providing power for the mysterious fate?
The collision between the known and the unknowable must end in a very short time, otherwise Fu Li's protection will become invalid and the topic of emptiness will inevitably be known to other beings.
"I have no problem with preserving the Doctor's memory, but for someone as intelligent as him, he didn't notice the gaze that Shipe cast at him... Is he insensitive to his fellow guild?"
"No, the messenger said before that he almost represents the concept of 'cooperation'. From the beginning to the end, he has taken into account both the actions of preservation and cooperation. Both destinies favor him, but he is restricted by other forces that cannot be identified for the time being, and cannot receive the most powerful blessing."
"Didn't 'Slave of Fate' remind him?"
"No, there are many ways to inform him secretly, but he needs to understand it slowly. If he understands it too quickly, it will cause problems."
The Rememberer standing in the mirror in the direction of the Southern Milky Way said calmly: "In the simulated universe, they fought each other because he knew too much and changed too much, breaking the balance."
"Do you want to interfere with him?"
"The power introduced by Dr. Kong is too strong. The star core has become part of the galaxy... Maybe in the eyes of each other, their balance must also be guaranteed."
"…If the 'Scales' get involved, Dr. Sora might be in danger."
All the rememberers in Yiting felt that they had a hard time dealing with that troublesome guy who was good at Tai Chi.
"Snapped."
As the serious atmosphere intensified, a tarot card fell on the round table made of ice crystals. It was turned over by an invisible hand, revealing the reversed "Sun".
"…Black Swan, what did you predict?"
In the shadow on the other side of the mirror, the rememberers' gazes were fixed on a woman wearing a black and purple headscarf.
While most people in the Memoir Court are reluctant to show their faces, this memoirist stands out by showing her face to the public. She doesn't seem to care about the possible pollution caused by memes, or perhaps she doesn't use memes often, so she doesn't have such concerns.
"The sun will decay, but after decaying, among the countless shooting stars, he caught the right one."
The rememberer named Black Swan spoke in a voice like an aria: "His wish was taken to thousands of worlds."
The second tarot card thrown is "Lovers" in the upright position.
"Send more guards. We can't show up and cause Huijing to increase his involvement... but at least we have to ensure Dr. Kong's safety. Black Swan, you go too."
"Snapped."
Black Swan nodded and threw the last card.
"Priestess...as expected."
The messengers attending the meeting did not seem surprised by this result. If we combine it with "love", we can understand that the future has already begun to take shape.
But the reversed Sun means the loss of energy...and it seems a bit dangerous.
"Wait... doesn't this mean..."
Three cards pointed to a new fable... She looked at the black swan, and a strange voice began to linger in her head. She couldn't tell whether it was envy or what.
"Well, as you can see, the gains from this trip may be more than just memories. Compared to countless meteors coming together as one, the scattered meteors are more worth looking forward to."
The black swan slowly stood up, seemingly not immersed in the result of the divination:
"...I would like to dance with the nameless."
……
"You actually still believe this...Xiao Sanyue, if you have this time you would be better off just checking the news on your phone."
"Hey, but this is the most popular fortune-telling card among girls that I recently found on the Internet? Look, these cards are so cute!"
San Yueqi spread out a hand of tarot cards and placed them on the plank bed. The pink card backs and the card faces featuring various cute animals were indeed suitable for decorating her room.
"...divination generally requires a lot of effort and energy. You must use the right technique and have enough knowledge to get some results. And you will be upset after knowing the results... Sometimes the fate that you can't change will actually harm your life."
Eula did not recommend March to indulge in tarot cards - besides the fact that these cards were produced by the Interstellar Peace Company and had no special additional powers, Mona had never been able to calculate Sora's fate, which was also a reason why she scoffed at divination.