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

Chapter 340 Collapse, Imaginary Number Collapse Pulse!

When Robin revealed his own alto scale, everyone present, including Dan Lei, realized that Robin was unmatched at Pinocchio and that he was not relying on his brother's power.

However, the scene suddenly became awkward. Even though the robin had recited her restorative scale, the Heroic Spirit Chadwick clearly still didn't believe her.

Because no one knows what kind of punishment she can impose on the heads of other families, or whether she can only request punishment from the main family.

So, the spirit Chadwick tentatively asked...
“Pinocone imprisoned me for nearly two Amber Ages. I don’t need you to imprison the heads of the three major families for that long. Just keep them in the prison of tranquility until the end of the 2158th Amber Age.”

Do you dare use your voice to represent a commitment to harmony?

The robin certainly couldn't fulfill Chadwick's request.

Just kidding, she wouldn't want her brother to suffer like that, locking up an Amber Era.

In the game, Sunday was only locked up for a few months at most before Robin managed to get her released through a deal with Emerald. How could she possibly lock Sunday up for an entire Amber Age?

Moreover, although the robin is a cunning member of the Celestial Ring Clan, no matter what she thinks in her heart, her behavior can be described as honest and kind from any perspective.

In other words, she might deliberately conceal the truth, but she wouldn't lie, especially in front of Danlei, a future important ally.

The scene became awkward once again.

Given that Chadwick's revenge against Pinocchio involves both sides, Dan Lei, who has some connection to both, really couldn't take sides.

Therefore, Dan Lei, adhering to the principle of neutrality, interjected.

"Gentlemen, have you forgotten something while discussing this issue?"
Young Dr. Chadwick, you are merely a spirit, a projection of Chadwick's past.

Dr. Chadwick's original consciousness is still here.

Or, let's hear his opinion.

Robin, please have Caster dispel Dr. Chadwick's illusion.

Even if you want to talk about revenge, you have to talk to him.

After saying that, Dan Lei took out the antidote given to him by Luo Sigumu and said...

“I have already contacted Black Tower, and she asked Screw Goom about Dr. Chadwick’s past.”

Dr. Chadwick had previously sought help from Screw Goom to completely obscure his memories of the imaginary number collapse impulse.

Screwgoom helped him by obtaining an inhibitor from other geniuses.

Now that he has given me the antidote to the blockade, I will try to restore Dr. Chadwick's blocked memories so that he can negotiate in a sober state.

Of course, Dr. Chadwick's memory bubble must be kept in my possession, and I will return it to the Genius Club.

After saying that, Danlei spoke to the robin.

"Sending Dr. Chadwick's memory bubble back to the Genius Club is a notification, not a discussion."

If Pinocchio refuses, Black Tower and Screw Gum wouldn't mind coming to Pinocchio for a chat themselves.

Of course, I'll be on their side.

Upon hearing Danlei's words, the robin nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

What a joke! One genius is already almost killing Pinocchio. If two more come along, one a Mind Commander and the other a Mechanical King, Pinocchio won't be able to handle it.

So the robin quickly helped Asna break free from the illusion surrounding old Chadwick.

Then, he slowly woke up, and said with a relaxed expression.
"It was a wonderful dream. In the dream, I couldn't solve any formulas, but I could live a free and ordinary life like a normal person."

Relaxed...and free, freedom is so good..."

The robin looked embarrassed by what old Chadwick said, while Dan Lei handed over the blocker and said...
"Dr. Chadwick, now you can also enjoy spiritual freedom."

This is a medicine that Screw Gum gave me; it can break your mental block.

You can decide for yourself whether or not to take the medication.

However, I think you need a clear head to negotiate with Pinocchio's five major groups.

Old Chadwick took the medicine from Danley's hand, looking at it and murmuring...
“Screw Gum… According to the memories transmitted from my past self, he helped me.”

In short, to solve my current problem, he came up with a solution and gave you this pill, right?

It's interesting that geniuses tend to be solitary, with very few having partners.

As a result, someone has now managed to win the hearts of two female geniuses at the same time.

It seems Mr. Danlei, you're a genius when it comes to pursuing girls.

I sensed a voice coming from the deepest corners of the universe.

That voice…it was trying to convince me that Screwgoom and you were right.

After saying that, Chadwick swallowed the pill.

After being specially treated, the pill was brought into Dan Lei's dream, and its contents quickly merged into the body of the elderly Chadwick.

Then, light appeared in old Chadwick's eyes.

This is a difficult situation to describe. Before taking the pill, even though the elderly Chadwick had retrieved most of his past memories from his own heroic spirit, his eyes were still cloudy.

The constant fading and retrieval of memories tormented him, leaving his eyes bloodshot.

But at this moment, it seemed as if the entire universe and the Milky Way were reflected in his eyes, and a glint of light flashed, as if the owner of those eyes had seen through the truth of the world.

After regaining consciousness, elderly Chadwick straightened his back and thanked Dan Lei.

"Thank you, child."

I feel...much better, maybe better than ever before.

I remembered many things, including my original intention in inventing the imaginary number collapse pulse.

I recalled the countless cries of agony in my mind after countless lives were lost beneath it.

I recalled my desire to make the imaginary number collapse pulse technique disappear.

Perhaps, being imprisoned for two Amber Ages is the best retribution for my role as an executioner.

Upon hearing this from the elderly Chadwick, the young man immediately retorted with disdain.

"I knew you would react like this once you were sober."

I asked you, and you said you received retribution.

But what about the Interstellar Peace Corporation? They just randomly pushed out a few scapegoats, while the real beneficiaries were not punished at all.

They are still spying on our research findings.

Otherwise, you wouldn't have been chased all over the universe by the Interstellar Peace Corporation, and in the end, you wouldn't have had to ask Screwgoom for the blocking agent before being captured.

Faced with the young Chadwick's explanation, the older Chadwick simply shook his head slightly and said...

“It is difficult for us to punish the vested interests of Star Peace Corporation.”

I do not wish for more innocent people to be sacrificed for this ineffective punishment.

Once upon a time, in an era when the world was isolated from one another, some civilizations possessed weapons powerful enough to destroy themselves.

Their fear of power led them to establish complex rules and laws, striving to prevent the self-destructive switch from falling into the hands of madmen or thugs.

Later, as the starry sea was connected by winding shipping routes, technology and resources began to flow between the worlds, and new weapons tens of thousands of times more powerful than the original ones were born one after another.

However, as the power of weapons has increased, the complex rules that were originally used to limit abuse have been simplified.

When the direction of the knife tip changes from inward to outward, people's attitudes toward violence become more tolerant.

Therefore, what we should do is remind people of the catastrophic consequences when superweapons are launched at humanity itself.

After saying that, Chadwick looked at Dan Lei and said directly...

"Child, if I told you I was about to fire an imaginary number collapse pulse right now, would you stop me?"

When Dan Lei saw Chadwick ask this question, he answered directly.
“That depends on the target you choose.” Chadwick nodded upon seeing this and continued to ask.
"What if I were to set my sights on the fleet that is currently sailing towards Pinocchio?"

Upon hearing this, Dan Lei immediately realized what Chadwick was up to, remarking that the old man seemed to understand politics.

Destroying the company's fleet currently heading towards Pinocchio would directly resolve Pinocchio's immediate crisis and give both sides room for negotiation.

Moreover, his memory bubble will be sent back to the Genius Club afterwards. As long as the Interstellar Peace Company is not blinded by failure, it will not provoke the Intellectual Envoy and the Mechanical King.

Moreover, provoking them is tantamount to provoking four geniuses at once.

As the Hunting Envoy, Dan Lei wouldn't stand by and watch his girlfriend be bullied; in the end, the Immortal Boat Alliance might even get involved.

Therefore, the company could only vent its anger on Pinocone.

However, losing a large fleet is a significant blow to Interstellar Peace Corporation, and their main objective has certainly shifted to recovering losses rather than venting their anger by smashing Pinocchio.

At that time, the five major families of Pinocchio will still be punished, because their every move will be interfered with by the Interstellar Peace Corporation.

Of course, Dan Lei couldn't agree directly, because that would drag him into the conflict between Interstellar Peace Corporation and Pinocone.

And someone will definitely pin the blame for the lose-lose situation between Star Peace Corporation and Pinocone on Dan Lei.

Fortunately, the robin noticed Danlei's embarrassment and promptly came to his rescue.
"Dr. Chadwick, can't you just stop firing the imaginary collapse pulse?"

"How about this? I promise to persuade the final winner of the Holy Grail War to wish for the data of the Imaginary Number Collapse Pulse to disappear from the universe forever."

The elderly Dr. Chadwick looked at the robin and shook his head.

"Actually, it's meaningless. Even without the imaginary number collapse pulse, the Interstellar Peace Corporation can still have other super weapons."

I have now remembered my original intention in inventing the imaginary number collapse pulse.

This is a selfish wish.

I joined this experiment not for any particular ideology, but simply for myself.

I simply want my talents and expertise to be recognized by the world.

Therefore, I now choose to pass on my knowledge.

As soon as Dr. Chadwick finished speaking, a male voice suddenly came from outside the room, stating directly...

“That’s great, Dr. Chadwick. What are the conditions for passing on your knowledge?”
Even if it is forever shelved and cannot be weaponized, our strategic investment department can still agree to it.

"Of course, we can also make those who persecuted you apologize and step down."

The person who said this was naturally Placer Gold.

Before Dan Lei could even reach Chadwick, Caster had already dispelled the illusion created by the outsiders, allowing him and Artoria to enter.

Furthermore, they joined the Starry Sky Train crew, and a large group of people entered the room.

Dr. Chadwick's expression immediately darkened upon seeing the gold dust, and he pointed directly at it, saying...

"I don't want to see company employees who speak without thinking. Who do you think you are, telling people to step down just like that?"

To this question, Sand Gold simply took out his phone and said...

“Dr. Chadwick, if you don’t believe my promise, you can speak with my superior, Lady Emerald, P46.”

She has authorization from our department head, Diamond.

As a safeguard, the diamond's promise is still guaranteed.

Of course, if you don't want to see me, I'll leave my phone number and wait outside.

After saying that, Sha Jin threw his phone at Dan Lei and ran out without looking back.

At this moment, Dan Lei just wanted to plunder the gold dust and beat it up; this guy had deliberately tricked him.

The reason for throwing the phone at himself was to create the impression that Dan Lei was coordinating negotiations between Interstellar Peace Company and Chadwick.

The key point is that Danlei has no choice but to answer the phone.

If they don't answer, it would be seen as them preventing Star Peace Corporation from negotiating with Chadwick.

So, Danlei handed the phone directly to Robin and said...

"How about I take the others out, you turn on the video, and the three of us have a proper talk?"
"Of course, it'll just be you and Dr. Chadwick in the room. I'm taking all the Heroic Spirits out to keep an eye on them."

Dan Lei's suggestion seemed reasonable, so the robin and old Chadwick nodded in agreement.

So the three of them began negotiations inside the room.

Dan Lei did not eavesdrop on the negotiation process and even colluded with Huang Quan to prevent others from listening in.

The negotiations lasted for two full system periods. Xing and March 7th got so bored that they asked Danlei for a deck of cards and started playing cards with Shajin and Asina.

However, even the longest meetings eventually come to an end.

After two systems, the robin emerged, holding a memory bubble.

After she came out, she said to the spirit Chadwick.
“Mr. Chadwick, you should have received the orders by now.”

The spirit Chadwick laughed smoothly at this moment.

"I received it a long time ago. I used Command Seals to charge up beforehand, and then instantly burned myself to unleash my Noble Phantasm. In my old age, I've already figured out a thing or two about the existence of Heroic Spirits."

But this is good; I haven't lived in vain since I came back to this world.

Unleash my ultimate Noble Phantasm! Unleash the collapse of imaginary numbers, the collapsing pulse!

As the Heroic Spirit Chadwick spoke, he immediately activated his Noble Phantasm, giving Danlei no chance to intercept him.

All I can say is that a genius is a genius. When the elderly Chadwick had only regained consciousness after two systems were fully awake, he had already grasped some of the true nature of Heroic Spirits and used Command Seals to launch a sneak attack on himself.

So Danlei quickly asked the robin.
"Robin! Where is the Heroic Spirit Chadwick firing his Imaginary Collapse Pulse?"

Regarding this question, the robin said with some guilt

"The company's fleet."

Sorry, there are things and reasons that cannot be said here.

However, the memory bubble in my hand is the location of Dr. Chadwick's consciousness. According to his last words, this memory bubble will be given to you, Danlei.

Dr. Chadwick believes you will hand it over to the Genius Club.

He hoped that his colleagues would see him off on his final journey.

　In this chapter, Chadwick's words are mostly from the adventure quest "The Tree Sea Returns to Tranquility".

　　I didn't go out of character (OOC). He did indeed leave a legacy for Black Tower in the game.

　　That passage describing weapons of war is also from the original text.

　　As for revenge, he clearly harbors resentment in the game.

　　However, at that time he was just a memory bubble, and clearly had no ability to take revenge.

　　In addition, he didn't want to get Screw Gum involved, so he didn't do anything.

　　Finally, when he discovered the Black Tower, he unhesitatingly gave his memories to it.

　　While the author claims to be restraining the company, he argues that restraint is inherently a behavior that can conflict with the company's interests.

　　Of course, the above is all based on my personal, dark interpretation.

　　It's also plausible to interpret this matter using a normal, righteous, and correct way of thinking.

　　Star Iron's writers often create thought-provoking plots, which is one of the main reasons why I enjoy researching Star Iron's storylines.

　　Because he wasn't completely mindless; while he was thinking about how the screenwriters wrote it and trying to figure out their ideas, he was also engaging in a battle between his left and right hemispheres.

　　By the way, the description of the imaginary number collapse pulse launch will be in the next chapter; such an important Noble Phantasm cannot be skipped.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)