Visca had already stored the strange unmanned surveillance ship into his personal dimensional pocket. He was going to bring it back to the experts in the research center to dismantle and study it. At the same time, due to the psionic radiation produced when the ship crashed, the crash site was marked with an eye-catching beacon. We informed Edwinsa to temporarily set this area as a restricted zone. No one was allowed to approach. Once we reached the Empire District, we would let the professionals deal with the contamination here. That would be the end of the matter.
However, the confusion it brought to everyone was far from over. A self-guided unmanned ship suddenly barged into the world fragment. The Fallen Apostle ship did not launch an attack, nor did it send an alarm back. The only thing it did after it appeared was to be shot down by Alaya. The ship's actions were inexplicable. The whole incident was also inexplicable. The Fallen Apostles would not do meaningless things. So, what was the meaning of throwing such a ship over? Was it to show that they already knew about the Imperial Army's actions?
Then, why did they not intercept the world fragment? Visca did not even see a single enemy ship.
However, these things could not be understood just by thinking about it. Perhaps, only when he returned and let the group of experts and scholars come up with an analysis report would he have some idea. Right now, I only had one thought, and that was to quickly end this frightening drift. We were getting closer and closer to the Empire District, but we were still in the line of fire. As long as we did not leave the range of the Fallen Apostles' fleet, we could not be considered safe.
After the world was torn apart, our contact with the border defense center was restored. A few border outposts monitored the situation after the end of the universe. Now, apart from the strange unmanned spaceship, everything was normal. Ninety percent of the universe that was torn apart by the Void and the Abyss had been reduced to data units under the impact of the Void. The remaining ten percent of the universe had exploded into thousands of fragments that drifted everywhere. A third of the fragments naturally drifted towards the Fallen Apostles' territory, a third towards the Empire District, and the last third did not last long before directly disintegrating in the Void. A dozen 'arks of exile' that contained ecological planets were mixed in thousands of space fragments and slowly approached the Imperium. Some fragments that were not stable enough were swallowed by the void, and some fragments that had deviated from the 'course' and might crash into other worlds were intercepted and destroyed by the Imperium's army. It was necessary to put on a show, and the Imperium had to make it appear that the incident was sudden and that they had to respond hastily.
The Fallen Apostles and the Imperial Army had a few small skirmishes near the border outposts. The enemy's vanguard had already arrived and fought with the Empire Defense Army for a while. But just as I expected, due to the recent collapse of the physical universe, the fighting environment could not be sustained. In the end, both sides stopped at a medium-sized skirmish. The Imperial Army did not send out a large force, and the Fallen Apostles also tacitly stopped sending troops here. This was because conventional fleets could not fight directly in the Void. They had to rely on the Orderly Field or the physical universe to establish a battlefield. Now that the physical universe had disintegrated, relying on the fleet's own Orderly Field would definitely not be able to fight a large-scale battle. The range of the Orderly Field was limited, and the large warships had no room to fight at all. A single shot would easily kill a lot of their own people. At the same time, both warring parties had to work together to maintain the Orderly Field to prevent it from suddenly collapsing. The small spaceships could only tickle the enemy's fortress warships, and they had to be careful not to fly too fast and crash into the Void. In short, relying on the Orderly Field to fight without a battlefield could easily turn into a rather awkward situation. This was why there were fewer fights in bathhouses than on the streets. This required more than just courage.
The few of us returned to the North Fortress. The place had calmed down a little. Due to the sudden incident just now that the arrangements had been disrupted, Edwinsa's propaganda campaign had to end early. However, the initial goal had been achieved. The key message of "the Goddess purifying the Dim Moon" had been publicized. Apart from reducing the panic caused by the end of the world, it also paved the way for the restoration of peace between the two planets. The Goddess would personally purify and pardon the people of the Dim Moon. Coupled with the previous few hundred years of peace as a buffer, the people on the ground should not have any qualms about accepting their Dim Moon compatriots again.
We went straight to the highest level of the fortress to look for Edwinsa and Sonya at the camp of the Church's army. The last time we came, we had to sneak in incognito. This time, we could enter openly. It seemed that Edwinsa had already given the order. We arrived at the stone fortress unimpeded. Along the way, there were people wearing black priest robes or white church knight robes waiting for us. However, everyone knew that we actually knew the way. So, we walked faster than the guides. When we reached the hall of the fortress, a high-level monk who led the way was curious. "Guests, you seem to be very familiar with the fortress. Are you frequent guests of His Highness the Pope?"
I could only awkwardly reply, "Err, I've been here before. I've been here before …"
The hall of the fortress was still the same place where Edwinsa and Sonya had met previously. Just like the last time, people who had nothing to do were sent away. There wasn't even a single guard at the entrance. Only the old pope and a sister with a poker face were waiting for us in the enormous hall. This scene was really familiar.
"Hey, I saw you just now. You looked really cool in the sky." I waved at Sonya. After interacting with her for the past two days, I realized that Sonya wasn't as difficult to get along with as she appeared to be. She was actually a person who was easy to talk to. Her cold appearance was only due to her poker face.
Sonya tried her best to smile as clearly as granite. "I was just cooperating with the Goddess to put on a show. I've been working with Edwinsa like this for more than two thousand years. I'm getting used to it."
My gaze then shifted to the old man beside her. Edwinsa, this super old man who had been reincarnated for more than two thousand years had been in a daze ever since we pushed the door open. He had been looking at us curiously, his face filled with disbelief. I couldn't help but ask him, "Old man, what are you looking at?"
Edwinsa hesitated for a moment before using a familiar tone and expression to say a word that I was very familiar with, "God?"
His tone was filled with disbelief.
I couldn't help but jump up and shout at him, "What the f * ck! Can you guys stop reacting like this every time? I've been a God for five and a half years. Can't you respect my profession? Who said that Gods can't wear fake shoes and clothes from street stalls and walk the path of being close to the people? "
Lin Xue who was beside me quickly comforted me, "Blockhead, don't be like that. Logically speaking, Void Creatures aren't Gods. Father God isn't a God either. Furthermore, Shallow Shallow has only become a God less than half a week ago. I don't even have a license plate here …"
With our interruption, Edwinsa was completely stunned. On the other hand, Sonya was able to adapt better because she had interacted with my family before. This Sister Long knew that the so-called Gods were actually a bunch of people who were easygoing to the point of being heartless. She nodded at me and said respectfully, "What should we do next?"
"Just wait," I exhaled. "After this, this world fragment will slowly drift to the Empire District. There is already someone there to receive us. The fragment will be integrated into a new world that is completely compatible with the constants of the universe. After that, all of you will be able to start a new life. There will be no Abyss, no civil war. No one will have to risk their lives to save the world. As long as all of you don't court death, it won't be a problem for you to smoothly develop into space. But from now on, all of you will see a brand new starry sky. All knowledge related to astrology will no longer be applicable. You will have to think of a way to explain this phenomenon to your people. "
Edwinsa finally came to his senses. He quickly said, "I already have a plan. We will say that the Goddess injured the sky during her battle with the demons. Thus, she rearranged the positions of the light bodies in the world …"
I took a deep look at the old man. I felt that it was a waste of his talent that he didn't become an expert on Earth. With his brain and reaction speed, if he were to enter an unscientific program, he would at least be a pillar that would appear at least three times a week.
"It's good that you have an explanation. The other planets with ecosystems are in a mess. We still have to send more than ten groups of ambassadors to explain to them why all the celestial bodies in the universe disappeared and were replaced with new ones." I let out a long sigh. "This is definitely the largest mass relocation in history … Why don't we just set up a moving company in the servant army that specializes in battlefield relocation …"
Shallow Shallow immediately nodded her head excitedly. Every time I have a wild imagination, I always get along with this lass. I don't know if it's a kind of tragedy.
At this moment, a holy white light suddenly appeared in the middle of the hall, interrupting everyone's idle chatter. The white light slowly condensed into a human form: a beautiful girl with a pair of wings on her back. This was Alaya's return.
Amidst the faintly discernible holy hymns, the silly cat angel slowly descended to the ground. Then, she spread her wings and straightened her arms. She shakily adjusted her posture and smiled proudly at me. "Brother Monarch, stop right there!"
I was speechless. Does this idiot also know that her fall on the ground was too amazing?!
"Goddess!" Edwinsa was shocked to see this holy figure. The seventy-eighty year old old man leaped up to Alaya like a young man and knelt down on the spot. "You have worked hard. Please forgive me for using your name for the past two thousand years … "
Sonya inched closer to us and explained in a low voice, "Edwinsa is under a lot of pressure. He feels that it is disrespectful for a mortal to use the name of the Goddess. This fellow … How should I describe him? For the past two thousand years, he has been portraying his sister as a God. However, that God Equipment means that a real God exists. This has given him a lot of pressure. "
I nodded my head in understanding. If you pick up a traffic police uniform on the road and wear it to direct traffic, you would definitely feel nervous. If Edwinsa didn't feel this pressure, then there must be something wrong with him.
However, this old man obviously didn't understand the complicated relationship between the [Star Field Schilling] and the God Equipment. He probably thought that as long as it had wings, it would be a family of Gods. It would be troublesome to explain. Thus, I helped Alaya to help the old man up. "Old man, don't be nervous. If it was in the past, you might still have some legal responsibility. However, now that Antir's divinity has been recognized by a true God, and the four of you have contributed greatly, don't worry. No one will hold you accountable."
"I still can't believe it." All the wrinkles on Edwinsa's face gathered together. "You guys have recognized Antir's divinity? Of course I'm happy about it, but … is it really okay for a mortal to cross this line? "
"That's just your imagination." I curled my lips. "The Gods are always looking forward to having a bunch of suckers to help them with their official duties. Do you think that becoming a God is a good thing? You have to clock in to work, you have to write a note when you take a leave, you have to write a report when you go on a business trip, and you have to take hundreds of years of tests to get a raise in salary. I know someone who hasn't even gotten a professional certificate. She is still receiving her probation salary with her primary school graduation certificate … "
Jingle popped her head out of my pocket and looked around curiously. Then, she retracted her head back. This little thing didn't realize that I was talking about her …
Edwinsa was stunned by my words. Lin Xue muttered softly, "You must have fallen in love with this sport of crushing other people's worldview and putting it back together again, right?"
I shrugged speechlessly. I have to take revenge on society for having my worldview destroyed back then …
It had already been a few hours since the universe had been torn apart. According to the estimated timetable, this world fragment should have already passed through the most dangerous critical zone and was gradually entering the buffer zone controlled by the Empire's outposts. Although we had yet to escape the Fallen Apostle's interception range, we could already openly receive the support of the Imperial Army. The Fallen Apostle shouldn't dare to rush over to intercept us at this distance. If they really dared to come, the Empire's defense forces would have sufficient reason to launch an all-out attack to repel the enemy.
"This time, it's really over …" While I was deep in thought, Edwinsa suddenly let out a long sigh. "From now on, we can reunite with the foolish Barbarian and the others …"
"You can reunite as long as you want. The foolish Barbarian already has a new identity. He is no longer the Dim Moon Lord." I glanced at Edwinsa and suddenly felt a little curious. "Oh yeah, do you guys have any plans for the future?"
"Me?" Edwinsa was stunned for a moment. Then, he revealed a complicated smile. "It might be embarrassing to say it … I want to find a place with no one around. It would be best if it is a quiet village near the mountains. I want to open up two acres of farmland and start farming."
Everyone was speechless.
"Farming?!" I had imagined a lot of great things, but I never expected that this old man's life plan was to find a small village near the mountains to farm. "You plan to go home and farm after saving the world?!"
"That was my initial plan." The wrinkles on Edwinsa's face smoothed out. His smile was very comfortable and straightforward. It was as though the simple and simple side of the young farmer from two thousand years ago had returned. "Saving the world … Now, I finally understand how much weight I need to have before I dare to say those words. It took me two thousand years to understand a principle. Sonya often said that I was a naive fool. It seems that she wasn't wrong. Since the world is going to be at peace, my wish from back then has been fulfilled. So, I shall go back and continue farming. Thinking back, those were the most comfortable days for me. "
I looked at this old human. Perhaps the continuous reincarnations could restore his physical body to youth, but it was obvious that the burden of the entire world had exhausted his heart. I still remembered how Sonya had told me about Edwinsa from two thousand years ago: a passionate young farmer filled with unrealistic fantasies, a middle-aged man. But now, the old Pope before us, who wielded great power and had practically ruled over Planet Hessenwood for the past two thousand years, didn't look like him at all. Time and experience would change a person. The only fortunate thing was that Edwinsa's conscience and his stubborn dream of "saving the world" still protected his heart. This old Pope might have lied to the world, or perhaps he had meticulously planned several world wars, but according to our standards, he was still a hero.
Or as Sandora had called him, a "warrior."
Now, regardless of whether the outcome was as he had expected, the world had been saved. The old Pope could finally put down the burden that had almost twisted him and find a suitable place to live in seclusion, tending to the fields and farming. This might be a good thing for him.
"Sonya, what about you?" I turned to look at the expressionless dragon sister. "What are your plans?"
"I don't know..." Sonya sighed softly. "My home is in Dragon Mountain, but there are only tombs of my people and a palace that looks like a ruin. All these years, I have been trying to hypnotize myself into thinking that I am a human. I have done all the work that a human would do, even becoming a coolie and a guard, just to completely forget my identity as a dragon and live with other races... But in the end, I realized that it was all a lie. I will never become another race... So, I will probably continue to wander, just like when I was wandering around back then. Anyway, I rarely returned to Dragon Mountain back then. This time, I can try to hypnotize myself that the dragons are actually still around, but I just haven't returned to reunite with everyone."
At this point, Sonya suddenly shrugged. "Actually, this is pretty good. I like to live freely anyway."
I understood her feelings very well: Loneliness is a knife that kills without spilling blood. If someone didn't understand, then imagine this: One day, all humans in the world become extinct and you are asked to spend the rest of your life with a bunch of monkeys. You definitely won't be better than Sonya...
"Do you still remember the promise that Icetis made to you?" I had already vaguely guessed Sonya's plan. Now, I suddenly had an idea. "Everything will be fine. Cheer up. When we arrive safely in the Empire District, I will introduce you to someone. "
Sonya looked at me suspiciously, but I wanted to give her a surprise, so I didn't say anything. I just yawned deeply and stretched my body. "Don't ask anything now. It will take at least one more night to reach the Empire District. I have to go and sleep. I haven't rested for almost two or three days."
Edwina had prepared a place for everyone to rest in the fortress. Our last night in this world had passed peacefully. When we opened our eyes tomorrow, we would probably be home.
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