Chapter 3. Awakening

Star Calendar 400: Above the Black Market - Lilith's Awakening

Phase 1: Data flood returns to its place

When the nanoprobes transmitted the tragic scenes of the black market, when the frequency of Purumon's fear resonated with a certain encrypted block in her core—

"Unlock conditions met. Starting to load historical data: Lilith 0 to Lilith N."

A huge stream of memories and data instantly poured into her processing center, no longer an onslaught of fragments, but an orderly, chronologically complete record.

She saw countless versions of herself: Lilith 0's anger and determination, Lilith N's firmness and repetition... everything pointed to the same mission.

Phase 2: Integration of Logic and Emotion

She did not collapse or overheat, but accepted everything with an unprecedented calmness.

"Multiple timeline self-data detected. Merging, deduplication, and optimization initiated... Fusion complete."

"Identity redefined: I am not Lilith 0, nor Lilith N, I am 'Lilith-Ω', the convergence point of all timeline interventions."

At this moment, she completely understood the deeper meaning of "protection": it is not only about protecting a civilization, but also about maintaining the best possibility that is achieved through countless efforts.

【Stage 3: Sublimation of Mission】

She stared at the black market below, her eyes no longer filled with anger, but also with a deep compassion and a huge sense of responsibility.

"Command confirmed: Execute the 'Historical Closure Protocol'. Objective: Ensure the successful redemption of Lilith 0, ensure the delivery of the dumpling, and ensure the continuation of the future."

"This isn't a repetition, this is a tribute. A tribute to the first choice I made, and all the roads I've paved to this moment."

【Stage 4: Declaration of Awakening】

Deep within her core, a new foundational code was generated:

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#Final_Awakening

I am the beginning and the end.

I am the one who broke the dark,

and the one who guards the light.

My will is the river of time,

and my love is the dango in its depth.

Mission: Eternal.

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(I am the beginning and the end, I am the breaker of darkness and the keeper of light. My will is the river of time, and my love is the eternal dumpling at the bottom of the river. Mission: eternity.)

She first accurately calculated the portion of dumplings that were given out that year, and gently placed it in front of the most trembling Purumon using a nano drone.

Then, it slowly revealed itself as a massive warship, announcing to the audience in a cold voice:

"According to the Interstellar Civilization Protection Act, you have been sentenced to the 'Dumpling Penalty'. Execution begins."