I created the Anomaly Control Bureau

Chapter 1054, 1049. Hesitation
"...Thank you to scholar Zhao Guanwu for his explanation, which helped us understand how to distinguish the words of the devil. That's all for today. See you next time on The Voice of the Returnees."

As Ivana finished greeting the camera in front of her, the show finally came to a complete end.

Lafayette, sitting in the main seat, sighed:
"It's finally over."

Upon hearing this, Ivani walked behind him and gently placed her hand on his shoulder, as if she wanted to say something, but refrained from speaking because of the other people in the room.

Sitting opposite Raphael was the special guest of the event, Zhao Guanwu, a master in the field of theology.

"Go and prepare the car for the trip back."

Ivanie nodded knowingly and said softly:
"it is good."

Then, she led all the other staff members out of the room, leaving only the two main characters of the show alone.

After everyone had left, the old man slowly spoke:
"What's the point of continuing like this? We should take advantage of the remaining opportunity and destroy this place quickly!"

Lafayette looked at Zhao Guanwu with a solemn expression:
"And then watch her die in minutes? The point of this is that she can still live. Unless you have a way to reverse her situation in the minutes when the new world collapses, don't talk such stupid things."

Zhao Guan looked behind Lafayette:
"Give up the whole world for her? I remember you as a very responsible person, and Ivani should also be an admirable hero. What do you think she would think if she knew this?"
Do you think she's willing to sacrifice her life? Do you think she'll let the situation worsen?

Rafael said in an icy tone:

"Her thoughts don't matter, and neither do yours. I am the one destined to return, and reality should depend on my thoughts, not yours."

Zhao Guanwu shook his head:
"Then let's just die slowly like this. I believe she will live happily in the bubble of lies you've woven. Even if she knows the truth, she won't blame you."

Lafayette said firmly:

"She won't know the truth, nor does she need to. I haven't abandoned anyone else, but the premise is absolutely not abandoning Ivanie's life, so you should think carefully about how to save her."

"You're a fairy, you should be able to do anything."

The old man clearly disagreed with his opinion:
"Yes, but I am not an ordinary fairy, and the one who created Ivani is not an ordinary realitybender either. The Returned One is almost the strongest realitybender right now. You also know that the powers we fairies and realitybenders possess are actually the same. It is not easy to make a move on his creation again."

"Perhaps some fairies could do this very easily, but with other issues to consider these days, it would take me at least several months, and we don't have that much time."

"You can't last that long."

Lafayette shook her head coldly:
"This is not my problem. You are the great scientist. Finding the answer is your job. Anyway, if you can't succeed before the Cherubim win, she will definitely take care of you."

“But I’m still alive, and she needs me to be the pivot, so she’ll need Ivanie too.”

"You'll be the one who dies, not us."

Zhao Guanwu silently walked to the window, and then, in front of him, drew back the curtains:
"So you can accept this?"

A dazzling golden light instantly filled the entire room, but the source of this sacred light was not the burning fireball hanging in the azure sky, but countless golden specks of light that were rising.

As these points of light disappear into the clouds, they ignite within them, creating countless golden flames that completely dye the sky a dazzling golden hue. The old man, observing this spectacle, said:

"This is all your doing. I don't care about the lives of your fellow humans. I'm just a fairy. The life and death of your race doesn't matter to me. But I remember you're not the kind of person who can tolerate this. Words can lie, but decisions can't, especially when faced with a life-or-death choice."

"When the Cherubim found you, you were not easily defeated by them, even though you could have saved yourself and Ivanie if you had just agreed to their offer."

"You only gave in to them when Evannie was about to die in front of you."

"This behavior shows that you care about more than just her, just as she cares about more than just you. No matter how stubborn you are, I know that you are struggling inside right now."

"Giving her up now is our best chance; if this continues, her life will become worthless."

“You know I can’t lie. Although I do care about my own life or death, my advice is the best choice for you. I can’t deceive you.”

Rafael said coldly:

"No need to say anything more. You should focus on figuring out how to deal with the Cherubim. If we can take care of her, neither of us will die, and we'll have plenty of time to resolve her problem."

Zhao Guan smiled wryly:
"Dealing with the Cherubim? We have almost no chance of succeeding, especially given the conditions you've insisted on. If we just keep her outside a little longer, her control over this place will deepen considerably."

"That's right, your little trick is clever, taking advantage of her overstepping her bounds, but how long can you hold out? In the end, this is still her territory, and we are just barely clinging to life."

"The longer you play this role, the harder it is to break free. How long can you keep it up?"

Rafael struggled to his feet, supporting himself on the sofa.

"This is not a problem for you to consider. I have already said that I do not accept your proposal. You should be quite smart and should be able to see that I will not waver in this matter."

"Yes, I'm not some great demon king, I'm even a bit too idealistic."

"But why do you think the Cherubim would make such a decision? She can see the future. Do you think she would make an unwise decision? She can see that I can't give up on Ivanie."

"The future is already predetermined."

Zhao Guanwu nodded:
"That's why I want to try to change the future. Do you think you can still win if you follow her plan? Do you think you can still change anything?"

"I don't know why the Cherubim would do such a thing, but if this continues, we're all doomed."

"You are our only hope now."

Rafael turned and staggered outside:

"No, you are our only hope. All I can do is hold her off. No one else can offer you any help. If you fail, we can only accept our fate..."

"I am ready."