Chapter 174 The Hanged Man's Later Life
Ming Chong stood still like a wooden man for a long time before the information seemed to be loaded into his brain.
After all, if his memory was correct, the "interstellar" in this [Interstellar Mailbox] should refer to the world with star gods.
According to his previous speculation, and considering the state of the simulation's interference with reality, Ming Chong's only acquaintance in the interstellar world should be An Su...
So the question is, why did she send the email at this juncture when the simulation had just ended?
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Just as Ming Chong was about to click on it, he stopped. It was true that his elder sister An Su was the only interstellar person he knew, but that didn't mean others didn't know him!
For example, the last time he finished simulating the interstellar world for the first time (he thought it was just a cataclysmic world at the time, who would have thought that it was actually a copy of the interstellar world?), he was suddenly confronted by the rather presumptuous Aha.
——Ming Chong would never admit that this dissatisfaction stemmed from the fact that the other party had made an impulsive move before him.
Ha! He did what Ming Chong wanted to do.
After much deliberation, Ming Chong listed An Su and Aha's names on the list, and made sufficient mental preparations. This time, he confidently clicked on it.
Theme: Free?
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Snap! Ming Chong turned it off in an instant.
The answer is obvious, it’s my elder sister.
With just this one word and one symbol, Ming Chong keenly realized that something was wrong.
This is where things start to get interesting.
Theme: Free?
Sender: Ansu
Time: Amber 2157
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Ah Ha told me you're in a relationship. No! Do you hear me? This kind of thing can't happen! I checked carefully and it was a misunderstanding, but it's still not allowed! You can't have a relationship until I do—even though I'm not interested in a relationship!
When you have nothing to do, just sleep, play games, or play with your figures. Don’t think about anything else!
Okay, I know your figures aren't there. I've sent them to you, go play with them.
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Email attachment: Creation Engine Modified × 1, Mechanical Armor × 1
“…”
When watching the first half, Ming Chong kept frowning. This kind of slander was an insult to his personality.
—Okay, okay, right?! I'll remember you. I'll definitely keep this grudge etched in my soul. No matter who impersonates Ah Chong, I'll remember it!
Until I saw the last attachment...
Well... this kind of insult can be repeated several times. Of course, it is only directed at my older sister.
Ming Chong happily signed for the items in the attachment, thought about it, and felt that he should read the aftermath of this simulation.
What a distant memory... The Epilogue. Ming Chong felt a little emotional, as the last time he watched the Epilogue was the previous time.
Mond (bushi) on the tip of your tongue.
So this time it is——
500 Years of Stew!
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"Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Abyss had heard of the legend of the Messenger from the land of Nata. After the Abyss Cult launched the 'Loom of Fate' project, she came here admiringly.
Before that, they had searched for the five sinners of Kanreya, and had caught a glimpse of the truth about the continent of Teyvat from the fragmentary words of Dain's brother, the Prophet Viserfenir.
This world repeats itself in countless reincarnations, and time flows in one direction. The so-called prophecy is nothing more than a glimpse of the scene of the previous reincarnation.
But the ability to travel back and forth on the single line of time is more special and even unique than that of the Adventers.
"Old man, you said...the letter left by the Time Messenger?" She asked with a glimmer in her eyes.
"But... why is he here?" Her Highness the Princess of the Abyss began to ponder the reason behind this. "Rumor has it that the messenger was from the Hanging Wood Man and was carrying the fabric of the Smoke Riddle Master..."
The old woman smiled and shook her head. She didn't know either. "Perhaps the answer to this question will be revealed after the destined person I'm waiting for solves the puzzle."
So this time, she said the same thing as always, "If you can solve the mystery, can you tell me why he chose me?"
"I promise."
——"So, little girl, do you want to challenge me now?"
Ying nodded calmly, "Now."
With the color spell of "Battle of Seven Colors", [Viccillin] became the hero of the Lord of Smoke and a genius shaman unmatched in his time. When she was still young, she also thought that perhaps it was because of this spell that the mysterious messenger came to her and entrusted her with the help of preserving the letter.
So, Vicilin sealed it in a colorful maze constructed with magic... Of course, the fabric in the messenger's hand was also sealed in with the letter.
Many speculated that the letter held the secret of the legendary Messenger's ability to travel through time and space. Countless adventurers ventured forward, only to be thwarted by the spells Vicilin cast with the fabrics.
——Now, even Vicilin himself doesn’t know who will be the destined person to find the letter.
Perhaps... it will completely disappear into the dust of history with her death.
…
Ying walked step by step on the path paved with colorful light. Gradually, vivid and magnificent images appeared on both sides of the path, which were consistent with the style of the pictures on the fabrics of the smoke master.
Through the information collected by the Abyss Cult, Ying guessed that those images should be the experiences of the messenger.
Based on this speculation, if she wants to get out of the maze, what she needs to do is to piece together the true experience of the messenger according to the sequence and the color changes on the path.
Now looking at the lines floating on both sides, unfortunately, Ying did not find the speculated starting point. After all, she did not think that the legend of the trainer was closely related to the Kanriya people who were cursed with undeadness.
...This is unlikely to happen no matter what. Moreover, it exists on both sides.
Ying had no choice but to assume that the maze had sensed something and automatically matched the options related to her identity as the Princess of the Abyss.
Now on the left is a high platform, which is speculated to be an altar. There is a child on it, and below it is an ominous human figure or an image of an immortal; on the right is an adult, facing a group of ominous people or immortals.
She went to the right...
The further they went, the stronger the feeling in Ying's heart became.
"This seems to be... the story of the Courier and [Pillar Knight Thrane]."
Before meeting Vicilin, Ying studied the history of Nata in order to find the trace of the [Time Messenger]. She inevitably noticed the Kanriya man who helped Nata resist the abyss more than 300 years ago.
At least for now, it seems that this special attention is not a bad thing.
What is certain is that, up to now, the Messenger has not yet encountered [Thrain].
"So... this is a story that takes place in the future." Ying suddenly understood.
"It began with the courier encountering Thrane, who led this army of well-trained men, dressed not in the style of Kanria, but in the style of Winter.
Then……
"elder brother!"
Ying's eyes widened, completely unable to maintain her calm demeanor.
Exotic style, cape, single earring, pigtails, there is no doubt that it is her brother!
Taking a deep breath, she sorted through the information that made the right choice for now.
"The Messenger of Time learned about Thrane in the future. He was upright, mysterious, and harboured unknown dangers. He then travelled back to the past to get to know him..."
"And then he..."
"Sending a letter carrying the abyss to the future?!!!" Ying blinked repeatedly, reviewing in her mind whether there was any error in her interpretation.
She believes that it is very likely that Nata's way of recording history is not easy to interpret.
Taking another look, Ying deciphered a new meaning, becoming increasingly confused. "Sending Thrane's heart into the future doesn't seem to be much better."
All in all, no matter how you interpret it, it is a fact that Thrane harbors regrets; otherwise, he wouldn't have met the Messenger.
Fortunately, interpretation was not a necessary step. While Ying was confused by her brother's appearance, she managed to cheer herself up and walked to the deepest part of the maze.
The colors around the entire maze began to flow and mix, as if... Ying was standing in the middle of the maze and acting as a stirring agent.
She saw a lot.
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This maze is filled with various memories. As for the letter in the middle, it is both the starting point and the end point, and in a sense, it is also a turning point.
Ever since the mysterious, magical, nameless messenger traveled through time and space for the first time, he has embarked on such a destined hurried road.
The young messenger initially went to the future to save Nata's sister in pursuit of his friends, but later he couldn't bear to miss the scenery along the way.
There was a period of boredom, but he quickly cheered up and started a journey from which he never looked back.
The person who prompted him to change was the one who wrote this letter...
Ying carefully opened the letter and read it, "Dear Impas..."
Dear Impas,
I have been thinking about how to write this letter. At that time, I made a bold promise to you that I would write a letter that would be the best in history and the most unique in history.
Because you have sent countless letters that brought warmth and touching moments, but none of them were sent to you.
The waves of time make everyone who rolls up their trousers to cross the river look embarrassed, but only you can row the boat back and forth freely with your smile on your face.
It's been many years since I last saw you. Sometimes I think of you and wonder why I didn't let you stay.
My sister is going to the future to save Nata, and no one can stop her. But you're going to the future, probably... to save me.
After receiving my sister's reply, I began to think that being in a different time wasn't strange at all. Thinking this way, I took the initiative to tell the leader my thoughts.
I'm sorry that I made this decision for you on my own initiative.
But I don't regret it.
Impas, we haven't known each other for long. But since I've known you, I've been frightened, angered, and moved by you... I think it's probably hard for me to be moved by anyone else.
But unfortunately, I know you are not someone who will stop. So I can only give you a push and watch you take panicked yet brave steps towards the future.
Do you remember that I once said that your time is different from our time?
You can smooth out all my regrets, but my regrets, after I sent you away, have hatefully sprouted new buds.
But I also told you, don't look back.
And I'm still telling you now, don't look back, Impas.
Even if it is the love for someone buried in the past, do not feel guilty about it and lower your head which is always held high.
Having written this, I'm a little worried that this letter isn't enough support for you, so I want to mention that every time someone we know passes away, our support for you will not diminish.
Judging by the time, you should be about to reach "The Last Me".
I have one last thing I want to write down:
Maybe it was too hasty when we first met, so I didn’t have time to say this to you:
Nice to meet you.
Yini
Final Writing
"Yini...last words."
Ying closed the letter and sighed softly.
Although no trace of the messenger or any remaining power was found, Ying did not return disappointed.
At least, she got news about her brother from the future.
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In the end, Ying told Vikilin that the reason why Impas chose her was very simple. In a quick glance, Ying saw the face of the so-called "Vkilin's opponent" in the news she had heard.
If history could also be forgotten, then he would be happy to hide himself in a dreamy and magnificent maze of colors and fall into eternal silence with it.
The Messenger's name is unknown, but the miracle of his existence endures."
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