Chapter 218 Antimatter Legion
The simulation of the interstellar world is a nearly holographic experience, and is more likely to evoke emotions than that of the continent of Teyvat.
After Xing Xiao spoke, Ming Chong thought for a long time without moving. Ever since he made the promise of "I might as well get married after I graduate", he had been thinking about one question.
consider--
"Since I was able to interfere with the simulation's progress last time I cut it off, can you let me through now? The simulator?"
The [Simulator] was silent for a long time.
[Sorry, I can't do that.]
"But didn't I become a Star God a long time ago?" Ming Chong finally asked. "...and the last time, the last time, wasn't I able to travel back and forth between that world and Teyvat?"
Ming Chong had faced this problem long ago. When An Su gave him the simulator, he limited his connection to the traveling A Chong to minimize its impact. Each simulation was like creating an avatar, waiting for the story to end, and the avatar's mission was over.
However, there were several issues. One was that his power growth seemed to be intentionally suppressed, and the other was the strange balance between him and the interstellar world—he had an immersive experience that surpassed the Teyvat simulation, while still being where An Su was, yet it was stuck in the middle because of the impact reduction limit.
But according to Ming Chong's understanding, An Su was eager to drag him to the world where the star god existed.
——Even if there may be countless parallel worlds between them.
Then, there was only one reason for this situation: it wasn't that she didn't want to, but that she couldn't.
It was clearly an inorganic life form [Simulator] with extremely fast calculation speed, but it seemed like it had just organized its speech.
[You already understand the true nature of the world, but you only know the "Tree of Imaginary Numbers," which is only one aspect of the world.]
Hearing this, Ming Chong hesitated to speak. In a blink of an eye, he suddenly remembered what Zandar had said.
— “In really remote, remote places, places on the brink of destruction, you’ll see the real [border].”
"So... I'm on the border?" He began slowly, then subconsciously denied it. "... It's like a cup of solution that's been left to stand for a long time. The lightest, cleanest part will float up, while the heaviest, thickest part will settle."
"The 'Imaginary Number Tree' at the top and the one at the bottom are actually two different concepts, right?"
The simulator replied—"Yes. Your description is quite vivid, and there's no major problem. The most complete theory of world formations should be the 'Tree of Imaginary Numbers' and the 'Ocean of Quantums', which both erode each other and are distinct from each other."
The world of Teyvat lies below, in a precarious position. Perhaps it lies in the Quantum Ocean, or perhaps... at the boundary where the two erode each other.
Is it possible for mutually destructive entities to coexist peacefully? Yes... but the possibility is not high.
When studying with Zandar, Ming Chong learned that the power of destiny is achieved through communication and utilizing the power of [imaginary numbers]. In essence, the Star God is actually an imaginary god.
Therefore, it is obvious that it refers to the god existing on the "Tree of Imaginary Numbers".
...But he was in the Quantum Ocean. Therefore, the possibility of the Imaginary Number Tree suddenly going into a seizure and giving the Quantum Ocean its life force was unlikely to aid the enemy.
Ming Chong lowered his eyes, moved his mouth expressionlessly, and suddenly laughed, "I think I hate balance the most. I didn't expect... balance is everywhere in the world."
The [Simulator] explained almost immediately—[Not so!]
It spoke with great urgency—
[You are not a life form of the "Quantum Ocean"! Have you forgotten? How did you end up in this world in the first place?]
"Because... I'm wearing?"
"Yes!" the simulator replied firmly. "It is precisely because you do not belong to either of these two world forms that you can gradually draw power through simulation."
It'll just be a little slower.
[You already have the qualifications to become a Star God!]
Ming Chong sighed, his face wrinkled coyly, "Star God... it's not important at all. Never mind, thanks, simulator."
[You're so kind... This is what I should do!] [Simulator] didn't expect him to say such a thing to it, and was a little flattered for a moment.
[So... do you want to continue the simulation?]
"Yes!" Ming Chong nodded, "But, can you turn sensory synchronization to the maximum?"
[…This goes against the creator’s design. For the sake of…]
"To protect my true self, I want to let others who might connect with me approach me on their own!" Ming Chong spoke first. "I know, but now, I just want to get closer to my sister and do what I've always done."
The [Simulator] gave its own answer—[including my creator. This is also part of my underlying logic.]
“…”
Ming Chong didn't know what expression he should make for a moment. Should he curse her and complain about her previous tough behavior, or should he be moved?
After a moment of hesitation, Ming Chong still insisted on his own idea.
"Heh...when has she ever been able to control me?"
[But--]
Before the [Simulator] could finish its words, it was interrupted by Ming Chong's outstretched hand. Just like the last simulation that was started and paused, it still hadn't reacted to when Ming Chong had done something wrong.
After the dust settled, there was no choice but to back down.
Ming Chong is best at taking advantage of every opportunity and making every effort to take advantage of every opportunity.
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"You looked at Xingxiao, blinked, and smiled.
"OK!"
Xing Xiao had never seen you smile so vividly. An extremely oppressive aura subconsciously jumped out, and his eyes stared at your face sharply.
Her reaction didn't catch your attention, rather, you were used to it.
It's not a habit formed from the number of times Xing Xiao and you have met, which can be counted on both hands, but this destructive thought that is ready to move yet forcibly restrained.
You turned to ask another question, "But Xingxiao, do you know what we should do after we get married?"
"..." Xing Xiao's dangerous expression gradually became blank as she pondered, "I remember that only on the first day of marriage does bloodshed occur. I guess only after a fight and survival, when both are equally matched, can they qualify to be called husband and wife."
"Is that so... So, you plan to die by my hand?" You nodded, feeling embarrassed by the Lord of Extinction's wedding ceremony. "We didn't teach that in college."
Xing Xiao naturally continued the topic, "So that's how it is. You went to college to learn about the wedding ceremony without having to kill me."
"It's okay, Ming Chong, you're just coming with me temporarily. It doesn't matter whether we can become husband and wife or not."
"Then why do you still want to take me to [Melrose Stein]?" You couldn't help but laugh.
"Because—" Xing Xiao said expressionlessly.
"Because I might like it?"
"You might like it."
The reason is very simple. I chose destruction because I like you, and I chose you, of course, because I like you too.
Xingxiao’s choice inspired you.
This answer is very similar to my sister's style. At every important moment, the answer she leaves you is equally heavy.
Being close to this world brings you close to her, being close to destruction brings you understanding of her, being close to pain brings you feeling her.
…
On the first day of your marriage, there was no life-and-death struggle between you and Xing Xiao. It all depended on the prior agreement.
The gifts from the Lord of Extinction were never normal, so you took advantage of her kindness and gave her a fancy gift when you arrived at Melustain.
Pulling her from the atmosphere and jumping into this planet, his superior physical fitness made the friction of the airflow completely ineffective. You agreed in the air, and when you landed on the ground, if both of you were fine, it would be considered a close match.
The result is that you deliberately smashed a heart-shaped hole in the ground, and those who don't know the truth might mistake it for a meteorite crater.
"I think it should be in line with your aesthetic of destruction... Well, if you don't like it, just ignore what I said."
Xing Xiao stood on a high place and looked down, without even shaking off the dust on his body. It didn't matter, because the antimatter would corrode it and turn into [destructive heteromatter] and fall down.
Her expression was serious and solemn, and she managed to hold back from meeting your eyes. “I like it.”
“…Why this number?”
"What?"
"The diameter at the farthest distance is visually estimated to be 1.221 kilometers."
"You figured this out?" You raised an eyebrow. "It's my birthday, December 21st. Xingxiao, you definitely won't see me die, but you can pretend that this meteorite is me."
Xing Xiao tried to imagine you rolling yourself into a heart shape, muttering to himself, "It doesn't look like a meteorite, but more like a soft cake."
"Um?"
"No, it's nothing." Xing Xiao shook his head and looked up at you. "If one day, Ming Chong falls from the sky, I will catch you. I won't let you fall to the ground." After all, broken food on the ground cannot be eaten.
"Becoming a married man hasn't changed much in my life. There's no such thing as wedding leave or honeymoon leave in the Antimatter Corps. The rules and regulations are even more terrifying and strict than those of the Interstellar Peace Corporation.
There is no salary, social security, five insurances and one fund. The risk is high and the casualties are high. You have to work out of passion, and if necessary, you have to work at your own expense.
What's more, your workstation is right next to Xing Xiao's boss. That's a bit ambiguous, isn't it? It's literally that, of course, it can also be understood as being next to Xing Xiao's boss.
Come to think of it, whenever you think about the possibility that Xing Xiao might have fallen in love with you at first sight, you can’t help but think of her answer when you asked her about it.
Xing Xiao, who was able to become the [Lord of Extinction], actually doesn't quite understand what you mean by love at first sight.
In Xing Xiao's eyes, love should be stupid and blind. When destruction comes, it will not have any impact. The only difference is that some love will be destroyed together when destruction comes, while some love will change from the death of two people to the death of a pair.
Therefore, she usually won't admit that she wants to become that couple with you. She will only answer like this: "I know that I can't give you the brilliance of destruction, nor can I help you eliminate the stubborn diseases of civilization."
"I only feel regret. You cannot be destroyed, you cannot be revered, yet you carry my desire to destroy..."
After briefly analyzing her own psychology, she finally got the answer, "I'm very sure that I don't have a habit of eating people, but you do sometimes make me hungry."
"Is this love at first sight? Or, love?"
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