They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 244 "Saw Everything" on March 7th

When Dan Lei suggested using the six-phase ice as a substitute to deduce past materials, March 7th immediately agreed.

Putting everything else aside, March 7th is quite competent as the ice-making lady; whenever drinks get cold, people ask her for help.

Having determined the materials used to deduce the past, the three went to the core of the Qiong Guan formation to find Fu Xuan.

Fu Xuan was quick; although she had only set off a little earlier than Dan Lei and the other two, by the time they found her, she had already completed all the preparations.

Upon seeing Dan Lei and the other two arrive, Fu Xuan didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.
"The formation is ready."

Miss March, have you prepared your things?

On March 7th, a fist-sized block of six-phase ice was condensed, and as it was handed over, it was said...

"The ability to condense six-phase ice should be something I possessed before I lost my memory. Fu Taibu, this piece of ice I conjured up should meet the requirements, right?"

Seeing this, Fu Xuan waved to the diviner in charge of overseeing the Qiong Guan Formation, and one of them walked over.

Then Fu Xuan said
“Okay, I’ll have someone deliver the items to the base of the Qiong Guan Formation.”

"Miss March, once you're ready, stand in the center of the formation. The simulation can begin at any time."

Seeing Fu Xuan say this, March 7th took a deep breath and then slowly walked into the Qiong Guan Formation with a nervous yet expectant heart.

As March 7th entered the core of the formation, Fu Xuan saw that the diviner who had sent the Six-Phase Ice to the formation base had given a thumbs-up, so he asked...
"The formation is ready."

Miss March, are you ready?

On March 7th, it felt like someone was going through their first surgery; their emotions were nothing short of apprehensive. So, she stood with her arms crossed over her chest, her body tense, and she spoke with a slight tremor.

"Uh, I think I'm probably ready..."

Seeing how tense things were on March 7th, Fu Xuan offered some words of advice.

"Please be sure to have firm faith."

Not all memories are meant to be recalled.

Along the way, people have endured much pain and burden.

If you are not prepared, we can pause the simulation.

I absolutely do not wish that my good intentions would backfire and cause you harm.

March 7th definitely didn't want to pause the deduction; understanding her past was an obsession for her. So, she instantly stopped trembling and said in a defiant tone, "What the hell?"

"No, it's alright! We're already here. Whatever the problem, we'll treat it!"

Seeing that March 7th had made up his mind, Fu Xuan stopped trying to persuade him and instead told him...

That's good.

Next, I will connect you to the Great Evolution Qiong Guan Array, which will read your memories and guide you to revisit your past.

If you trace back to the point that blocks your memories, the Qiong Guan Zhen (穷观阵) will use the information it has gathered to deduce and construct a possible past for you.

After hearing this, March 7th nodded to indicate that he understood, then pointed at Xing and Danlei and asked...
"I understand... Will Xing and Danlei come with us too?"

After hearing this, Fu Xuan immediately denied it.
"I'm sorry, you can't take them with you."

You are the central hub of the Qiong Guan Zhen's observation and calculation; the addition of outsiders will only bring redundant information.

In other words, within the memory palace constructed by the Qiong Guan Zhen deduction, you can only rely on yourself.

Xing naturally had no objection to Fu Xuan's suggestion, but Dan Lei said...

"In March, once the memory palace is completed, I will try to project myself into it using the power of the memory destiny without affecting the calculations of the Qiong Guan Array."

Dan Lei wanted to enter the memories of March 7th, mainly to see if he could break through the barrier imposed by the Memory Maker in the game.

Moreover, I am also curious about my memories of March 7th.

At worst, we can just keep it a secret after we find out. Anyway, that person who remembers will definitely not go and tell March 7th that they know about March 7th's past memories.

Because March 7th's memories were unlocked at that time, it didn't matter whether Dan Lei knew or not. Anyway, Dan Lei had already spoken to him, so March 7th definitely wouldn't mind.

If the seal isn't lifted, having March 7th ask Danlei for his memories would be equivalent to unlocking them.

However, Dan Lei's words greatly displeased Fu Xuan, and she protested directly.

"Lord Dragon Lord, please do not make my work more difficult."

However, Miss March need not worry too much. Even if Dan Lei cannot project himself into the memory palace, I can still communicate with you at any time outside the Qiong Guan Formation and can interfere with the regression process to a limited extent.

So, let's begin.

After Fu Xuan finished speaking, the Qiong Guan Formation began to operate, and March 7, just like Kafka before him, was lifted into the air by the quantum physics within the Qiong Guan Formation.

At this moment, Dan Lei, who was simultaneously possessed by Memory Destiny and Little Illusion, sensed that the quantum constructs surrounding March 7th, covered by the Qiong Guan Array, formed a model of memory.

Dan Lei immediately projected his consciousness into it, merging it with the power of his memories and destiny.

The next second, Danlei felt as if he had entered a starry sky.

However, the dense memory energy, or rather, the high concentration of etheric energy (memory is ether), indicates that this starry sky is a simulation.

Therefore, Danlei fully activated the power of his memory destiny, beginning to seize control of the surrounding memory matter.

However, just as Dan Lei took action, a Memory Provider wearing a hood and whose face was completely covered by a crystal mask appeared in front of Dan Lei and shouted...
"Stop! If you keep stealing memories like this, you'll destroy this memory space!"

Upon hearing this, Dan Lei paused his actions and then deliberately said...
"I felt this way when I was on the Star Train."

Sure enough, a memory-taker had been hiding inside the Star Train all along.

Danlei is simply bluffing this Memory Maker, because Danlei has no idea whether the Memory Maker appearing here is the same person as the one in the Train Forgotten Court.

Although they all call themselves "messengers," no one knows whether "messenger" is a title or a job title.

In Dan Lei's view, the possibility that "messenger" is a professional title is higher than that of a name.

As for using the same model, Danlei just wants to say, how many times have models been reused in games? Looking at the models, unless they are independently modeled, nothing can be proven.

However, this person who recalled things was clearly not so easily fooled; she didn't answer Dan Lei's question at all, but instead stated directly...

"This is not the place for you, you traveler of memories who have received the blessings of Fuli."

Seeing that the person opposite him wasn't falling for the trick, Dan Lei probed again.

"The One Who Remembers actually calls Fu Li by his real name. Aren't you all created by Fu Li? Shouldn't you call him your master?"

Dan Lei said that Fu Li was the master of the Memory Makers because that's how it's recorded in the Starry Sky Train Think Tank.
"The people who cherish memories at Liuguang Yiting are dedicated to the preservation and sharing of memories."

Guided by their master, Fu Li, the Memoirers shed their physical bodies and exist as memes.

To this question, the person on the other end simply put their hands on their hips and answered.
"You only know one side of the story, not the other."

Fu Li never asked us to call him by a fixed name.

Therefore, those who remember directly call upon its name, its master, and its creator, without any constraints in this regard.

There have even been those who insulted the Star God of Memory.

There was nothing wrong with the explanation given by the person who remembered, so Dan Lei asked again.

"Alright, Miss Memory, how should I address you?"

Without the slightest hesitation, the person who remembered answered habitually.

You can just call me "Messenger," the "Messenger" of Liuguang Yiting.

Seeing this, Dan Lei probed again.
"【Messenger】? Using a title as a form of address is a sign of distance."

However, the messenger was not fooled and immediately changed the subject.
"You have no right to talk to me like that, you still haven't given your name." The messenger spoke without missing a beat, here she pretended not to know Dan Lei's name, making it impossible for Dan Lei to judge the answer to his first probing question from her reaction.

Because if she were the messenger on the train, she would definitely know Danlei's name.

Now that she's saying this, Danlei is unsure whether she's faking it or genuinely doesn't know her own name.

So Danlei probed again.

"I'm standing right in front of you, can't you read from my memories?"

To this question, the messenger answered very honestly.
“You have the blessing of Fu Li, and he personally protected your memories. How could I possibly read your memories?”

This is so unfair! I'm envious of the strength of this blessing.

Moreover, given that Fu Li personally installed the insurance policy, how many survivors do you think would dare to touch it?

[Messenger] Dan Lei believed this, because his mental defenses, Little Illusion, and the Holy Grail had not reacted at all so far, proving that the other side really had not tried to probe his memories.

Since his memories couldn't be probed by the other party, Dan Lei deliberately answered...
"My name is Tokiomi Tohsaka. Alright, I've revealed my name. [Messenger], state your real name."

Danlei used the name "This World's Pot" here to disgust the other side.

If the messenger knows its own name, it must refer to the incorrect name throughout the rest of the journey.

If she shows that she doesn't want to be called by that name, or directly points out that it's the wrong name, it proves that at least one of the two things he said earlier was a lie.

She either knows herself or at least has access to surface-level memories like her name.

However, the choice made by this "messenger" was always the most difficult one for Danlei, and she answered directly...

"Mr. Tokiomi Tohsaka, I'll say it again, you can just call me 'Messenger'."

Seeing that this "messenger" was somewhat unyielding, Dan Lei decided to use some truth to get her to talk to him properly. So he once again used the power of destiny and said...
"You're not even willing to give your real name; you really have no sincerity at all."

Fine, the fact that you're blocking my way proves that your memory loss from March 7th is related to you.

Stealing someone's memories, like a leaf blinding you, deceiving others—you're probably not a good person.

So I'll just beat you down and read it from your own memory.

I've never tried reading someone's memories before, this is a good opportunity to give it a try.

Seeing that Danlei had misunderstood and was about to take action, the messenger quickly explained.
"Mr. Tokiomi Tohsaka, please believe me, Ryuko no Mei-tei. Everything I did was to protect March 7th!"
Furthermore, this space is formed from the memories of March 7th. If it's disrupted, it could easily cause confusion in her memories, with unimaginable consequences!

[Messenger] So Danlei had no choice but to withdraw his power again.

I cannot hurt March 7th because of this guy; that would be putting the cart before the horse.

So, Danlei decided to ignore the messenger's presence and walk straight ahead, saying...

"You're also trying to protect March 7th? Then prove it to me."

Since you can't take action, it proves that you can't use the power here to stop me.

How can you stop me from moving forward without affecting my memory?

If you use your power, it proves that you don't care about the safety of March 7th.

Leaving you here would be a disaster. Even if it risks harming March 7th, I will completely crush you. Others have a hard time dealing with memes.

But as a traveler of memories, I have ways of dealing with someone like you.

After saying that, Dan Lei walked straight ahead, as if he wanted to break through this memory space and see what was deep in March 7's memories.

This really angered the messenger, who dared not fight Danlei here.

Although the messenger goes deeper into the path of memory.

But as she said, she has virtually no way to interfere with Danlei's memory.

Outside, there's the option of harming Dan Lei's physical body, but in this memory space, she can't use 99% of her methods.

On the other hand, Dan Lei would use any means necessary if he were to completely disregard March 7's condition.

This completely thwarted the Messenger's plan to take action. She could only try to kick Danlei out, but she only had one chance.

As the guardian of March 7's sealed memories, she cannot allow Dan Lei to truly see the memories deep within March 7's heart.

So the messenger hardened his heart, and a pink light shot from the depths of the "starry sky" toward Danlei.

Dan Lei initially thought the pink light meant the messenger couldn't hold back any longer and was finally about to make its move.

But as the light drew closer, Dan Lei realized that it wasn't an attack, but rather a cone of light being thrown at him at high speed.

So Danlei casually caught it, picked it up and took a look, his pupils instantly dilated.

The image sealed inside this light cone is none other than the light cone obtained after completing the March 7th Journey quest [Full Recollection] in the game.

Goodness, this light cone in the game has had its lighting and shadows adjusted, so it covers all the areas that should be covered.

But for Dan Lei, this was tantamount to revealing almost all of March 7's secrets to him without reservation.

This was a ruthless move, and Dan Lei's focus immediately wavered.

The next second, Dan Lei's vision blurred as the [Messenger] took advantage of his momentary lapse in attention to kick his memory out of the memory courtyard that Qiong Guan Zhen had constructed for March 7.

What happens outside feels like an eternity in memory. By the time Dan Lei realized what was happening and prepared to re-project his spiritual body back in, the Qiong Guan Formation suddenly stopped working, and March 7th fell straight down.

Danlei quickly leaped up and caught her in a princess carry, then gently placed her on the ground.

March 7th was not injured and woke up when Dan Lei caught her.

However, she had also been kicked out of the Memory Garden, so her mind was still a little foggy, and she was experiencing motion sickness.

However, when she opened her eyes and saw what Dan Lei was holding, her dizziness instantly vanished, and she screamed before saying...
"Ah!! Danlei, what's that in your hand?! Why do you have something like that?!"

　Ether is the same as ether, as recorded in the documentation for rare ether.

　　Both the person who remembers others in the Forgotten Garden on the train and the person who encounters others in the story on March 7th claim to be a "messenger" from the Flowing Light Garden.

　　There is very little information about her now, and the author tends to believe that the two are the same person.

　　In the questline that begins in the Garden of Oblivion, the messenger says he will be staying on your train for the next few days, which the author believes is a lie.

　　The messenger's primary task is likely to ensure that the sealed memories of March 7th are not accidentally unlocked until the moment of destiny.

　　Opening the Garden of Oblivion was something I did after seeing the protagonist, and I felt that the protagonist's experiences were worth collecting. Since I was going to be on the train anyway, I started a side business.

　　The above speculations are purely personal and could easily be proven wrong.

　　Because the plot after 3.4 will definitely need to clarify who stole March 7's memories and threw them into Onphalos.

　　One of the suspects here is this "messenger".

　　However, it was because the so-called moment of destiny had arrived that the messenger made his move.

　　Or perhaps a memory thief really did come. The messenger threw the entire memory of March 7th into Onphalos to protect it.

　　Or perhaps the messenger protected March 7th, but failed to defeat the enemy; we don't know yet.

　　Of course, it doesn't matter if it's not just one person; the author didn't let the messenger directly answer the protagonist's question.

　　Also, on March 7th, he did not enter the narrow passage of fate during his final confrontation with the messenger.

　　Because on March 3.4th, when he entered the Narrow Passage, he explicitly said, "Is this the Narrow Passage?"

　　This proves that she had never entered a similar space before; the game was simply reusing existing models.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)