To increase the efficiency of the investigation, [Time] and [Silk] began their investigation from two directions on the scroll.
Starships, artificial satellites, space elevators...
Planetary surface structures, soil, microorganisms, minerals...
Human appearance, internal organs, cellular structure...
All sorts of details appeared in the minds of the two dimensional beings.
The scene at the time of the two-dimensional transformation is gradually reconstructed.
"I see……"
After exchanging information, [Time] and [Silk] let out a long sigh: "They seem to want to study the two-dimensional fragments left behind by [Painting]."
"An unexpected event occurred during the research process, causing a two-dimensional fragment to explode and triggering a chain reaction."
Ultimately, this dragged the entire planet and its civilization into the abyss of destruction.
"As a Level 4 civilization, you actually dared to try and pry into the mysteries of dimensions? You deserve it!" The message from [Silk] was filled with disdain. "How could ordinary civilizations possibly pry into the mysteries of dimensions?!"
“A pathetic civilization,” [Time] said softly. “It’s no wonder.”
"A curiosity about the unknown is a necessity for every interstellar civilization."
"They're just too curious."
[Silk] paused for a moment, then spoke again: "The message sent by [Painting]..."
The shadow flickered slightly: "Human civilization is already extinct, what is there to be wary of?"
“I’m just worried…” [Silk] said cautiously, “Why don’t you take another look?”
The shadows rippled more violently.
"As you can see, these weak creatures had no idea that the disaster was going to happen."
"Look at their movements, and the way those starships couldn't escape in time!"
"What's there to investigate?"
"Going through the timeline is such a tiring job."
"A mere Level 4 civilization is not worth my time and effort."
“But, [Painting]…” [Silk] seemed to want to say something, but was interrupted by the message sent by [Time].
"Alright, the cleaners' civility is about to arrive!"
"Ten thousand years ago, they obtained the bubbles."
"Ten thousand years from now, we absolutely must not let them get their hands on the scroll!"
"Don't forget, the painting itself is dead. Through the scroll, we may also be able to master two dimensions!"
As soon as [Shi] finished speaking, a slight ripple came from outside the star system.
One after another, spherical warships slowly emerged in the vast expanse of space.
...
Like the dimensional beings of the pastoral school.
After leaving the wormhole, Cleaner 9527's gaze unconsciously fell on that incredibly dim star.
The indicator light for the external memory storage device is flashing rapidly.
Soon, it recalled the information that had been buried in the deepest corner of its memory.
"This is the red dwarf star that was attacked by the star-devouring device!"
Cleaner9527 said softly, "I remember... um?"
Within the star system, a tangled filament and a patch of shadow instantly caught his attention.
"Damn pastoralism!"
"We set off first, so why are they already here?!"
The next moment, it noticed the enormous panorama in the star system!
"This is... a two-dimensional planet?!"
Cleaner 9527's eyes lit up, and its previous anger dissipated. It burst into laughter, and its six tentacles trembled slowly: "It came to me without any effort!"
"Although the painting is dead, with it, the mother civilization can still conduct research on two dimensions!"
"Sir, there's a problem."
Looking at the data on the screen, one of the subordinates said with some doubt, "There seems to be something else inside the two-dimensional fragment."
A screen of light appeared beside Cleaner 9527.
Looking at the colorful scene, it frowned deeply.
"Based on initial assessments, it appears to be a civilization," a subordinate whispered a reminder.
"Restore the relevant information immediately."
At the command of Cleaner 9527, the ship's onboard computer began to perform calculations.
With a special algorithm, a flat two-dimensional image is gradually restored into a three-dimensional image.
"Human civilization?"
Cleaner 9527 stared at the series of civilized features and stood there dumbfounded.
"No, there seem to be traces of another civilization."
Cleaner9527 had a sudden realization: "It must be a trace left by the indigenous civilization that was wiped out by the Star Devourer."
"But isn't human civilization just a pawn in the game of the pastoralists?"
Why is it divided into two dimensions?
Like the otherworldly creatures, countless questions also arose in the mind of Cleaner 9527.
As the calculation progressed, Cleaner 9527 gradually learned the so-called "truth".
After experiencing two wars—the Cleaners civilization probe and the Bosa civilization—human civilization resolutely left the Gliese 555 star system.
Perhaps because they had experienced two major wars in succession, this Type IV civilization was completely terrified, and they set their sights on some inconspicuous star systems.
The host star, Proxima Centauri, is in its twilight years, and its resources are extremely scarce, making it unlikely to attract the attention of other civilizations...
For these reasons, the Proxima Centauri galaxy, 17.55 light-years away, has become a target for human civilization.
After arriving in the Proxima Centauri system, human civilization began infrastructure construction on the foundation of the extinct indigenous civilization and embarked on a path of development once again.
Perhaps because they had witnessed the immense power of the two-dimensional fragments, and were in dire need of a powerful weapon, human civilization turned its attention to the two-dimensional fragments left behind by the [painting].
Tragedy ensued.
The two-dimensional fragments went out of control, triggering a chain reaction.
The entire planet was reduced to two dimensions by the combined effect of dozens of two-dimensional fragments.
The process was so fast that even starships docked around the planet didn't have time to escape!
Looking at the amber-shaped fleshy blobs inside the starship that had formed due to acceleration, Cleaner 9527 shook his head with regret.
"They actually tried to study two-dimensional fragments..."
Cleaner 9527 stared at the information on the light screen with a strange expression, muttering to himself, "Ignorance is bliss. Is dimensional technology something a Level 4 civilization can even touch?"
"Reporting to Mother Civilization." Looking at the constantly emerging folds and continuously ascending edges of the scroll, Cleaner 9527's tone suddenly became serious.
"We have discovered a massive two-dimensional fragment, codenamed [Scroll]. It is currently in a standoff with the pastoral faction [Time] and [Silk]. We request reinforcements from our mother civilization!"
"Furthermore, human civilization has been confirmed to have been wiped out by the two-dimensional painting, and the arrest warrant for human civilization has been lifted."
...
War broke out again.
There was no warning whatsoever.
Unlike the battle at the edge of the Milky Way, both sides in this war are showing extreme restraint.
This war between advanced civilizations was contained within a light-year radius.
Whether it was the idyllic dimensional creatures or the planetary fortresses of the Cleaners civilization, they all deliberately restrained their attacks, fearing that the aftershocks of war would destroy that precious picture.
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