Abyssal Wanderer.

So, you know Ms. Sita?

This time, Jiang Zhou, without ruining the other party's goodwill because of his hacking, asked directly.

Such a direct question was actually quite bold, especially in cyberspace, in front of someone who could decipher military-grade encryption methods in seconds. But Jiang Zhou inexplicably felt that people who enjoy shipping couldn't be all that bad, so he asked the question anyway.

"Hmm, she called me over to help."

This time, the other party didn't just send text messages, but directly generated its own avatar program in front of Jiang Zhou and spoke.

AR's first impression on Jiang Zhou was that she was a girl addicted to the internet who stayed at home for a long time.

Her skin was an ivory white, the kind that hadn't seen the sun in a long time, and in stark contrast were the dark circles around her large cobalt blue eyes—almost as dark as Christie's usual smoky eye makeup—which made her eyes seem to be overflowing with energy to the point of excitement, yet also inexplicably give off a gothic melancholy.

She had short, dark brown hair, almost jet black, and a delicate oval face with deep-set features, a straight nose, and thin, soft lips. Judging from her appearance and complexion, she seemed to be a mixed-race woman who combined the best features of both Eastern and Western women.

Jiang Zhou's first impression of her was that she was an internet addict, but after her appearance gradually became more complete, Jiang Zhou no longer felt that way.

The girl wore a high-necked white long-sleeved shirt underneath, the collar tightly covering her neck, tied with a small black velvet bow in the center. Over this, she wore a dark blue to almost navy blue tight-fitting sleeveless corset-style vest, and a matching dark blue ankle-length skirt.

This outfit is classic and elegant, perfectly toning down her "homebody" vibe. Even with deep dark circles under her eyes, she doesn't look like a shut-in surfing the internet 24/7, but rather like an elegant young lady who spends all her time in the library.

Completely surprised that the other party would actually appear in front of him, Jiang Zhou was stunned for a moment, and then said:
"Ah, hello...AR?"

The girl nodded, and then said:

“I checked the records. In the operation at the Nord resettlement area, your codename was ‘Embalist.’ But I couldn’t find your name, so what should I call you?”

Theseus…

Jiang Zhou said.

The girl was taken aback by the address, and then, for some reason, a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

"Didn't your parents have any taboos when they named you 'Theseus'? Aren't they afraid their son will be bullied at school?"

Even in Jiang Zhou's era, only a few exceptionally gifted parents would name their children after mythological figures. In this age, where most ascension paths are derived from Greek mythology, directly naming a child after a mythological hero is indeed quite bold.

"No... this is also a code name. I don't have a name, or rather, I've forgotten my real name... my former boss gave me this code name."

Jiang Zhou quickly explained.

AR looked Jiang Zhou up and down, a series of data flashing through her eyes.

"Depth 3, but no signs of being controlled... So your former boss is dead?"

AR asked.

Jiang Zhou nodded.

"It seems so."

She clapped her hands, and then animated champagne popping emoticons automatically appeared around her.

Jiang Zhou's mind flashed with Ye Qian's image, and he then restrained the urge to open the champagne together.

"Also, I still advise you to change this code name as soon as possible... Seriously, this is a promotion path tailor-made for Jiang Zhou. If you run into him someday, it will be very awkward."

AR continued.

That's making it sound like Jiang Zhou is someone you can just bump into anytime you want.

Upon hearing his own name again, Jiang Zhou thought to himself.

At least according to the common sense of ordinary people in this era, they should not have such thoughts.

Whether it was Jiang Zhou's expression that betrayed his thoughts or not, AR's gaze towards him turned completely cold.

"Whatever you want... Just don't regret it when you actually meet him."

She said it in a very cold tone.

Jiang Zhou sensed something was wrong from the other party's representational topology, so he quickly said:
"No, no, no... I did intend to change this code name a long time ago, but I just haven't found a good opportunity yet. Just call me 'Embalmer'."

As soon as the words were spoken, the other party's representation topology visibly shifted to a more friendly state.

Seriously? Do normal people determine their level of friendliness based on similar reasons? Could this person be...?

A bad feeling popped into Jiang Zhou's mind, and AR's next words confirmed his guess.

“I apologize for my outburst just now, but I hope you can understand… In the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, the name ‘Theseus’ itself contains divine power. Of course, ignorance is no excuse. It was not your fault that you used that code name before, and the person who made that mistake has already received the punishment they deserved.”

So he really is a believer in the Holy Trinity?

Jiang Zhou felt a mix of emotions.

This is partly because the religion of the Holy Trinity is very subtle, and at least he would never accept its doctrines. Perhaps Janus did become a god, but he himself had no intention of becoming the holy son who would bear the sins of all beings.

On the other hand, the Holy Trinity believer he had encountered last time was quite influential, which made it difficult for him to have any positive feelings towards the religion.

He kept a straight expression and nodded repeatedly, saying:
"I am very sorry, I inadvertently offended your beliefs before."

The other party magnanimously waved their hand and said:
"I've said before that ignorance is no excuse... but since you've chosen the path of Theseus, why not consider learning about the doctrine of the Holy Trinity?"

So they've started proselytizing?

Jiang Zhou activated the puppet circuit, forcibly suppressing the corners of his mouth, and then said with great difficulty:
"Well... let me go back and find out first."

This is a very polite way of refusing.

"All right……"

AR seemed a little disappointed, but she quickly cheered herself up and continued:

"Let's add each other as contacts first. Most of the information about the Holy Trinity on the World Wide Web right now is malicious slander. I'll send you some censored historical materials in a bit. After reading them, I guarantee you'll have a new understanding of the truth of this world..."

"You are a adjuster of the Theseus path. If you believe in the Holy Trinity, you are one of the lucky ones who will receive salvation in advance when the Holy Son returns. It would be truly tragic if you were led astray by those corporations because of your disbelief."

Jiang Zhou nodded repeatedly at the other party's proselytizing rhetoric, showing sufficient respect but also a subtle hint of impatience.

After the missionary work was over, the two fell into a strange silence as they ran out of things to talk about.

In olden terms, it was as if an angel had flown by… To change the subject, Jiang Zhou turned to look at Hoshino Hikaru's private space. But by then, they had already ended their conversation and left.

"I never expected to see my favorite virtual YouTuber here. It turns out that Hikari-chan's graduation was also Xeta's doing..."

Before Jiang Zhou could say anything, AR spoke up.

Although she was trying to find a new topic, her tone was somewhat casual, inadvertently revealing that she seemed to be on equal footing with the leader of the Dionysian cult.

Sure enough, this person was not simply Sita's subordinate...

So, does this mean there's some connection between the Holy Trinity and the Dionysian Church, or the Elysium Order of yesteryear? Or is the relationship between Theta and AR merely a personal one?

Jiang Zhou thought about it for a moment, then said:

"Help? Is it about the Bacchus Order?"

AR was probably surprised by the directness of her question, and her response was a few seconds slow.

"Is it you who wants to know? Or does New Prison Abyss Studio want to know?"

About five seconds later, AR answered with his arms crossed.

My vigilance was reignited.

“I just returned from a business trip to Nord not long ago; there, whether it was me, Hoshino Hikaru, or Kosei, we were almost killed by the rising Dionysian structure. Now that Ms. Theta is spending such a high price to go to the headquarters of the Bacchus Cult, I think it is a very normal thing for both myself and the Abyss Studio to want to know the true purpose of the Dionysian Cult.”

After considering it for a moment, Jiang Zhou finally decided to state his position directly.

But Ms. Christy didn't ask any further questions.

AR immediately pointed out the problem.

"When a boss is doing business, he has to maintain a certain level of decorum, so I'm usually the one who does things that might offend people."

Upon hearing her words, Jiang Zhou immediately tried to save face for his respected band leader.

It's impossible to say that our boss doesn't think things through when he does things.

“If that’s the case, I think you can rest assured. Sita doesn’t intend to involve you all, otherwise she would have plenty of ways to persuade Ms. Christie.”

AR responded in this way.

Is it true or not?
Jiang Zhou was puzzled by the other party's response.

Although Christie was somewhat careless in her work, her will was absolutely firm. Jiang Zhou really couldn't imagine how the other party could persuade her to willingly wade into this mess.

"So, Ms. Theta's trip to South America was to compete for the Dionysus architecture?"

Jiang Zhou stopped beating around the bush and asked directly.

"Don't you already know?"

AR glanced at Jiang Zhou, then continued:
"However, you'll probably know the specifics in a few days... Remember to keep an eye on the news. To some extent, Sita doesn't know much more about the specifics of the battle than most ordinary people."

What does this mean? Even with such deep ties to the Bacchus cult, Sita himself is waiting for instructions at home?

If it weren't for the fact that the other party's representation topology was flawless, Jiang Zhou would have suspected that she was just making up an excuse to appease him.

In response, AR further explained:
"The Order of Bacchus is not what it used to be... In the words of the First Deep One, it has already touched the boundary of ascension. And unlike the Holy Trinity, it has not made a grand vow to lead all of humanity to ascension. Therefore, there will be no Holy Son willing to sacrifice himself for all beings to descend again just to redeem all of humanity as we know it... Is there something strange about me? Why are you blushing?"

AR stopped talking and looked at him with a strange expression.

"It's nothing... I was just organizing the script library for the ice wall, and I got stuck on an algorithm problem."

Unable to anticipate the other party's renewed proselytizing, Jiang Zhou failed to stabilize his emotions in time using his puppet circuits, and his face flushed red upon hearing those words. He thought to himself, "I wonder which heartless bastard came up with such a shameful doctrine for me."

Jiang Zhou's hastily made-up reason clearly failed to convince AR, and her expression instantly turned serious.

"Don't you find the belief in the Holy Trinity ridiculous?"

She asked in a low voice.

"No, no, that's absolutely not what I meant. I just don't quite understand."

Jiang Zhou controlled his emotions and spoke with utmost sincerity.

AR stared intently at Jiang Zhou for a while, then finally sighed and said:
"You don't actually need to use puppet circuits to change your emotions... To be honest, to people who don't understand, these things that seem to be copied from Christian doctrines are indeed a bit ridiculous, and I can understand that. In fact, if I hadn't actually experienced a miracle, I would also find these doctrines ridiculous."

A miracle?

Jiang Zhou asked curiously.

AR nodded, and looked at Jiang Zhou with a serious expression, saying:
“I have seen the Holy Trinity, the vast and boundless Janus, the divine and extraordinary First Deep One, and the River Boat filled with humanity… Their thoughts connected with my spirit, making me feel that I am with them.”

Wake up, girl! The real Jiang Zhou is right in front of you right now.

Jiang Zhou couldn't help but think helplessly.

Although, from a topological perspective, the other party showed no signs of lying, no religious experience can be confirmed solely through mind reading.

"In short, you are the adjuster of the Theseus path. As long as you are alive and not misled by the company's power, you will definitely have the opportunity to truly feel the existence of the Holy Trinity in the future... Then you will understand what I am saying today."

AR follows this principle.

Then, AR seemed to want to change the subject, and she said:

"Alright, Ms. Christie is ready to take you back with her. Theta has a habit of activating a disinfection program after visitors leave, thoroughly disinfecting her computing power matrix. This is an offensive defense measure connected to the Abyss Dark Web, so you'd better retract your clone program immediately, or your life will be in danger."

The same eviction notice as last time.

"Wait a minute, you haven't finished yet... about the Bacchus Cult touching the Ascension Line or something."

Despite the piercing alarm from the ice wall, Jiang Zhou continued to ask questions.

"The Bacchus Order is about to ascend. Having long transcended human intellect, they no longer possess human emotions and will not concern themselves with past relationships with any individual. In fact, the survival of humanity is of no concern to them. Perhaps the only thing that needs to be properly dealt with is the Dionysian framework."

"However, since they are ultimately products born from humanity's last wishes, and have received the grace of the Holy Trinity, and given that their current achievements are inseparable from the accumulation of resources from humanity, they will most likely leave something for all humanity before they depart... At that time, they will choose to inform all of humanity of this, rather than secretly bestowing it upon a specific individual." (End of Chapter)