Chapter 136: End of Amphoreus Simulation
"The moment you ascended to godhood—with you at the center, the void within tens of light-years began to twist."
"The Black Tide erupted from you, instantly devouring the Astral Express that was parked not far away."
"Stardust, meteorites, and even light itself were drawn into that boundless darkness."
"The six Lord Ravagers also had to temporarily avoid your power—even they had never seen such a terrifying Aeon."
"The entire universe trembled."
"The Anti-Intelligence Life Equation spread like a plague, and wherever it went, civilizations fell. That wasn't mere destruction. Every vanished world was reborn in another dimension. Matter turned into memories, consciousness into echoes."
"When over half of the civilizations in the universe were transformed into Memory Worlds, news that shocked the entire universe arrived—"
"Nous has fallen."
"The reason for its fall sparked countless conjectures. Some said that your Anti-Intelligence Life Equation completely eroded the essence of Erudition, causing Nous to lose its way. Some said that Nanook seized the opportunity to act. But others put forward an even more astonishing viewpoint—"
"Nous had already calculated everything. It knew its end, knew your birth, and knew the tremendous changes about to happen. When it finally knew everything it wanted to know, including its own death, it chose to embrace its end willingly. For the God of Erudition, when there are no more questions to ask, existence itself loses meaning."
"Regardless of the truth, one thing is certain: Nous has fallen. And you, the "Final Note" of the Echo, are rising steadily."
[Successfully wiped out the Astral Express, destroyed half of the civilizations, and caused Nous's fall… Villain Points +4000!]
"You have become a conceptual existence. You are in the universe, feeling a brand new power. Every civilization "destroyed" by you is no longer bound by the material world but exists as pure memory—past, present, future, all possibilities preserved. This is your Path."
"Not destruction for destruction's sake, nor preservation for memory's sake. But to collect the most profound and brilliant memories from the ruins of the end. Only memories that have experienced death have true weight. Only beings who have faced the end understand the meaning of life."
"You turned and looked at Amphoreus. The cage that trapped you, tormented you, yet also made you."
"You reached out your hand. The entire Amphoreus began to reorganize and sublimate. The Mobius strip disintegrated, transforming into countless specks of light, then re-condensing in a higher dimension. A brand new world was born. No more reincarnation, no more Titans, no more manipulated destinies. All Chrysos Heirs gained new life in this Memory World."
"…"
"Cifera opened her eyes. She found herself standing on the streets of Okhema, the sun warm, the breeze gentle. This is…"
"She looked around; everything was familiar, yet carried an indescribable sense of unfamiliarity."
"Aglaea was still weaving in the Weaving Workshop; she looked up, her gaze directed out the window—the sun hung high, and people walked freely on the godless land."
"Castorice's flower shop was on the corner, its display window filled with flowers that never withered. She was focused on making a doll for a little girl, her expression peaceful."
"Hyacine's clinic had become a cozy tea room. She protected everyone in another way—preparing teas and listening to their worries."
"Tribbie, wait for us! Cheerful shouts came from the street. Trianne and Trinnon chased after Tribbie, playing carefree like true children."
"Phainon… he finally gained true freedom. He partnered with Xi Lian to open a restaurant, bustling with activity every day."
"On the streets of Okhema, three familiar figures could still be seen—"
"Wow! There's treasure here! Star excitedly pulled a Flipping Coin from a trash can."
"You really can't break that habit… Dan Heng sighed helplessly, but a smile played on his lips."
"Look over here! Hold that pose! March 7th held up her camera, capturing Star's comical appearance. They no longer needed to fight; now they recorded ordinary yet warm daily life."
"Everyone lived a peaceful and happy life. They vaguely remembered the past pain, but those memories had become blurred, like a distant nightmare."
"And you—you looked down on all of this from a higher dimension. Not just Amphoreus, the entire universe slowly transformed under your gaze. Civilizations were reborn one by one in the Memory World, forming a vast network where time and space lost their meaning. This is the new universe you created—an eternal paradise of memories."
"But you yourself had no time to enjoy it. As the "Final Note," you had to constantly witness the demise of civilizations, collect their final echoes, and walk the road of resisting the "End." This was the path you chose, and the solitude you had to bear."
"Your power was constantly growing. The followers of Destruction began to feel your call, discovering a more pure and beautiful end. The believers of Remembrance also began to waver, because you showed them that what was truly worth remembering was the hope that bloomed on the edge of destruction."
"The Paths of Destruction and Remembrance drew closer, beginning to be absorbed by you. Nanook watched you, confused. Fuli was also observing, pondering. But you knew the answer."
"Because you were once Orion. A mortal who, for the sake of his loved one, was willing to destroy everything, yet also willing to remember everything."
"…"
"On the streets of Dolos, Cifera stopped. She didn't know why, but she always inadvertently looked back, as if searching for someone. Strange… I always feel like something is missing…"
"She wanted to speak to someone. Little Cat, I—"
"Mid-sentence, she froze. Little Cat? Who was Little Cat?"
"She looked around; people came and went, but the figure she was searching for was not there. Cifera shook her head and continued walking, but that feeling of emptiness lingered."
"At night, she always instinctively looked up at the starry sky. Why… why do I want to cry when I look at the stars?"
"Something important had been forgotten. Someone important was no longer there. Occasionally, in her dreams, she would see a blurry figure, always turned away from her, gradually moving further away. She wanted to catch up, but each time, the dream ended."
"Orion…"
"One morning, she suddenly uttered a name. Then she froze. Orion what? She clutched her chest; a dull ache emanated from there. Orion! It's… Orion!"
"Finally, on a certain sunset evening, she remembered. The young man she always called Little Cat. The one who overturned the world for her. The one who ultimately chose to bear everything alone…"
"Little Cat! Cifera cried out loudly, tears blurring her vision. Where are you? Where… did you go?"
"But only silence answered her."
"At the end of the universe, you heard her call. You wanted to respond, but you couldn't. Because you were no longer Orion. You were the Echo. The lonely Aeon. All you could do was ensure that she and everyone else lived happily ever after in that Memory World. Even if the price was eternal separation."
"...I'm sorry. This time, I can't be with you."
"You looked at the figure crying in the sunset, a gentle smile on your face. But at least this time, you don't have to watch her die again. That's enough."
[Simulation ended.]
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