Alice in the Land of Steam

Chapter 1047: Such a boring plot?
When reason and emotion are unable to make a decision, the power is handed over to the cold procedure. Themis in the celestial world doesn't know whether this is the best way. The only thing she is sure of is that she can only use this method. She can't endure another tragedy, especially when the tragic options are actually derived from her own weakness. She would think that she had already failed her mother's expectations, but it is better to fail than to betray. Some people are born unsuitable to bear too heavy responsibilities, not because they lack the corresponding qualities, but because they have never put themselves in the right position.

However, being in the right position does not necessarily mean you will not make the wrong choice.

Everything about emotions is too complicated. Themis gave up the life-saving straw she should have grasped, as if this would allow her to sink to the deepest bottom of the sea and stay out of it. However, some people can see that her giving up is actually based on hesitation, because if a person makes a decision completely in accordance with her heart, then why would her eyes be so timid and evasive?

"You mean," Tiantis narrowed his eyes and asked meaningfully, "the golden apple is something that no one can get, right, Celestial Themis?"

The silver-haired girl avoided her gaze and pretended to be calm. "This is a decision based on procedural decisions and approved by the authority of the central system. First, neither side has a legitimate reason. Second, it is not yet the time for Her Majesty the Goddess to activate the Golden Apple. Third, Her Majesty the Goddess has not granted anyone the authority to activate the Golden Apple. I am just an insider, not the one who gave permission."

All three reasons were reasonable and impeccable. If she could look into his eyes and say these words, Tiantis might choose to believe it, but the person hardest to deceive is often oneself.

"Since you think this is correct, then I have no objection." Tiantis paused and said, "Also, I just said that you have changed a lot, but one thing seems to have not changed, that is, you are still very good at lying, Celestial Themis."

Was this a pure sigh? Or was it some kind of hint? A trace of desolation flashed across the eyes of Celestial Themis, but she soon returned to normal. She turned her head to look at the visitors, mainly at Alice, and asked, "Do you have any objections to this decision?"

"I, I have objections!" Metien finally found an opportunity to interrupt and said anxiously, "Why, why not give us the golden apple? The practices of the Witch Society are wrong. They have been hurting innocent people and creating wars and disasters. Her Majesty the Goddess must not want to see this happen, so we must stop them!"

But this reason was not valid for Themis in the celestial world, because what she focused on was not good and evil, but some more fundamental force that allowed the universe to exist. So the silver-haired girl just glanced at Metien and said, "This is a consideration that lacks causality and necessity, and will not be included in the central system's decision."

“No, that’s not the case…”

Metien seemed to want to fight for it, but was stopped by her brother. Linger held his sister behind him with one hand, met the gaze of Celestial Themis, and asked word by word: "You mean, no one can get the golden apple, right, Celestial Themis?"

The girl was slightly startled, because the young man's question was exactly the same as the one asked by Tiantis just now, but they obviously had different focuses. Tiantis cared more about his attitude, while he seemed to care more about the golden apple itself? Could it be that he had discovered something? How could a person's premonition be so sensitive, so Tianjie Themis just thought it was her own illusion and hummed softly as a response.

"Then I have no objection."

Ling Ge said: "However, my attitude may not mean anything. The people who really decide this matter are still unable to make a decision. Do you really have to ask for an answer now, Themis?"

The silver-haired girl looked at Alice, but the girl named Fantasy Kingship was still in a daze, as if she couldn't tell the difference between the real world and the spiritual world, so she didn't react much to such gaze. Themis couldn't help but purse her lips into a lost arc, and turned her head to look at the others: the thoughtful Saint Shalia, the serious Xino, the sad Olvera, Ieta who wrapped herself in feathers and looked around uneasily, the silent Leticia, Rolena who always smiled and made it difficult to see her inner thoughts, and Gloria who looked indifferent as if she didn't care about anything...

I just felt that they were still very similar to the people in my memory, like phantoms of the past, appearing and disappearing from time to time.

But after all, some things are different.

"It's just like what the idiot Ling said." In the end, the first person to speak was Leticia, who had been silent the whole time. She crossed her arms and looked a little gloomy: "We, the young queens, have lost... our memories. We can't just put some archive records in our memory. Even if you want to answer, at least give us some time to think, right?"

When she mentioned the loss of memory, her expression was a little unnatural, because if we talk about memory loss, no one in the crowd has lost more memory than her. Although later with Bai Ye's help, she was able to remember some people and things, but today she was forced to remember a lot of memories about her past life. If she had a choice, she would rather not remember them.

Losing memory is a very painful thing, but remembering the past too clearly doesn't seem good either.

"It's ok."

Themis of the Celestial Realm said calmly: "Before you come up with your own answers, I will not urge you. That is not within my scope of responsibility. It doesn't matter if you want to stay in the Temple of Heaven. After all -"

After all, this is your home.

The girl wanted to say so, but can a person with amnesia still retain his attachment to home? Have some wanderers been wandering for too long and have forgotten what their hometown looks like? Moreover, after experiencing all kinds of prosperity in the world, they will realize that the so-called hometown is nothing more than a deserted city ruin. The war has left too many sad traces here, and betrayal has once again become rampant. If the mother's blessing is lost, who will keep a warm feeling for this family?
She closed her mouth silently and didn't say that.

Tiantis was even more indifferent to this, because in fact, she probably hoped that these young royals could stay in the Holy Temple of Heaven forever until the great plan was realized.

But there are some things that you can't expect too much.

She said: "I hope you can think carefully before making a decision, because it will determine the fate of many people. Outside the initial star field, the society's interstellar cruise force has been deployed, and Karabos is also driving the Alien Philosopher. If you stay here and don't go anywhere, you will naturally be in peace. But as long as you step out of the initial star field, the universe will immediately become a battlefield. Before that, are you ready?" Prepare to fight, and prepare to sacrifice.

Tiantis examined everyone's expressions. Except for Xino who looked up to look at her, everyone else was more or less avoiding her gaze. She smiled silently: "This time it's not the petty fights of the past, but a serious matter. I will definitely accomplish what I want to do, and I will definitely get what I want, even if some people may not want it to fall into my hands."

The Witch of Reality gave Themis of Heaven a meaningful look and said, "But this is fate. Who can tell? Remember, I am the king of reality. I accepted all this earlier than you did."

The girl's expression dimmed after seeing her look, but Tiantis had already cut off the communication. Her figure disappeared from the screen, and then the picture turned dark. The world was so quiet that it was a little scary.

After a few seconds, Themis in the celestial world quietly closed all the screens. She lowered her head and said to everyone, "I have conveyed all the history, truth, secrets, and the words left by Her Majesty the Goddess. What follows is your business. According to my duties as a mediator, I should not interfere. However, no matter what the result is, please remember that you are all the descendants of Her Majesty the Goddess. Do not... disappoint Her expectations."

The "everyone" she mentioned probably includes not only the young queen, but also the goddess's creations such as humans, vampires, travelers, fairies, etc. Although the former is a unique soul and the latter is a broad symbol, to the loving and tolerant goddess, all things are equal and all beings are equally affectionate. She gives love and expectations to both sides without any partiality.

However, the girl didn't mention herself.

She took one last look at Alice, then silently crossed her hands, a pair of silver steel gauntlets wrapped around her arms, as if she was going to retract herself into the closed eggshell. As she moved, countless scattered starlights turned into digital streams of 0 and 1, rushing towards her. Straight lines, curves, and incredible angles were outlined under the magnificent creation barrier, and quickly built into the shape of a tower. The petite and frail figure was gradually submerged by the tower. She seemed very sad. Although her expression could not be seen, everyone could not help but have the same thought.

"Wait, wait!" Metien couldn't help but shout, "Are you leaving!?"

"I will not leave."

Inside the sealed tower, the calm reply from Themis of the Celestial Realm came: "The control center of the Heavenly Temple still needs me to maintain and manage it. I will always be here to fulfill my mission and responsibilities, and also to protect the sanctuary of Her Majesty the Goddess."

Besides, she really didn't know where else to go.

She has been staying in this city ever since she could remember. Even though she stayed on Earth for a short period of time to take care of Alice, the scenes she saw were still similar - after all, the goddess originally created the city under her feet based on that city. Although the former was prosperous and the latter was declining, the essence of things would not change.

She thought that Tiantis must be angry and would not forgive her; Alice had just regained her memory, and for a moment she seemed unable to accept this fact; and what about Saint Charlia and other young royal powers? They were called sisters of hers, but in fact they had been separated for much longer than they had been together, not to mention that they were reincarnated now, and it was still unknown whether they still recognized the memories of their first life.

Since her mother left, she has not been needed by anyone, and no one cares about her thoughts. It is like a lonely soul in the world, who can only snuggle with herself for warmth. Thinking of this, the girl couldn't help but feel more wronged. She sniffed, then buried herself in the dark and closed space, no longer paying attention to the movement outside.

The emotions are so complicated, mother, I may never understand them in my lifetime.

……

Themis of the Celestial Realm did not speak, and the control center fell into a strange silence. Linger looked around and saw that the girls were still absent-minded. He knew that they might need some time to digest the information just now. So the young man did not urge them, but just said: "Then let's stay in the Holy Temple for a while and have a good rest during this time... Well, don't force yourself, you too, Metien."

He gently stroked his sister's hair, and the pink-haired girl raised her face and forced a smile. But Ling Ge knew that this was not a problem that could be solved verbally. Perhaps his calm reaction was the most incredible to everyone. They couldn't understand how Ling Ge could remain calm in this situation. In fact, the young man himself was also surprised. He had prepared himself mentally before setting off, and had anticipated the worst outcome, such as the Goddess was on the side of the Witch Society. However, the truth revealed today was actually far worse than the outcome he had expected. The Goddess had returned to the star sea, and Themis in the heavens had chosen to stay out of it. So who else could stop the plan of the Witch Society?
If we must find a reason for the young people to remain calm, it is probably that among the people present, there was one person who suffered a much stronger psychological shock than the others.

Thinking of this, Ling Ge couldn't help but look up and look at Alice who was standing at the front of the crowd and remained silent. She had her back to everyone, so no one could see the expression on her face, and no one dared to disturb her, as if she was standing there alone, isolated from the world. But people can't escape reality, so the young man hesitated for a while, and still called softly: "Alice, what do you mean?"

This sentence seemed like a magical spell, with the power to instantly quiet the surroundings. All of a sudden, everyone's eyes fell on the thin figure. The emotions contained in it included worry, concern, sadness, and contemplation.

Only Alice didn't feel anything. It seemed like she was half a beat late to realize that Lingge was talking to her, so her lips finally moved, but there was no emotion in her voice: "Is it finally over?"

"What a boring cutscene."

When she turned around, her lips were tightly pressed into a thin straight line, and she said to her friends expressionlessly: "I'm going back to play games."

Give me some meow