Simulate the universe, starting with speedrunning Greek.

Holding that tiny hand tightly, "Artemis's offspring, already beginning to understand the existence of what humans call the heart and emotions due to the influence of the original body, felt a pure and passionate heart in the little girl. The sense of trust that someone relied on without reason was as warm as a flame, yet it surrounded her without burning."

Suddenly, she seemed to understand why the Machine Gods were so obsessed with humans.

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Even at the cost of everything, even self-destruction, they fought to protect humanity. This was the initial feeling of the Machine Gods when facing the White Vanguard—a feeling they themselves didn't understand—of fighting so desperately.

Because of the sense of responsibility of being trusted, these outsiders have found a second home in this world.

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133

Chapter 133 We are the true believers, God! You should save me!

"Hey, wait a minute—you, are you really going to take that monster away?"

"You are messengers of the goddess, aren't you? You've come to save this world, haven't you? If so, you should save us, the real human beings!"

At that moment, someone suddenly stood up and spoke anxiously.

Although initially fearful, the beautiful girls treated the little girls with such gentleness instead of harming them upon seeing their arrival.

Imagine that colossal figure in the sky who calls himself the goddess Artemis.

Therefore—

Could Greek mythology, a cornerstone of human civilization's mythological history, truly be a product of extraterrestrial civilizations?!

Is it possible that all the gods in historical mythology were like this? If so, it would explain...

In the past, when technology was underdeveloped, it was perfectly normal for humans to regard phenomena they couldn't understand as gods, especially those from technologically advanced civilizations.

Aren't there similar plot devices in novels and movies before civilizations are destroyed?!

Back in prehistoric times, even something as simple as using a lighter to start a fire would be seen as being the work of a fire god who could control flames.

The power of technology is immense; it can control all sorts of phenomena in nature, including lightning, fire, light, darkness, and storms. These things can all be achieved through technology.

At least for modern humans, it's not too outrageous, but the technology of the starships in the sky is completely beyond imagination.

Given this, let's assume that the Greek gods truly existed and were extraterrestrial visitors!

This also explains the previous cosmic phenomena and the white meteors.

The gods are hidden in the universe, which is why we cannot find any trace of their existence after human technological civilization has developed.

As the world plunged into apocalypse, God finally sent messengers to save it... A bunch of monsters?! No, something must have gone wrong.

We are the true human beings! We are the ones who once worshipped the gods, the rulers of this planet... well, the descendants of humankind.

Some people also noticed that the moon goddess had previously received a command from the "Lord".

Isn't that God?!

While it's absurd that the Greek gods of machines are somehow associated with God, God's fame even surpasses that of Greek mythology.

In contrast to the lost civilization of Greek mythology, in the pre-Gast civilizations where there were almost no believers, people who believed in God still constituted the largest group of religious believers worldwide.

"We are the true believers of the Lord!"

"I heard everything! Safe havens, delicious food, and bustling cities, right?! Take us with you...! Compared to those worthless monsters that could turn into Gastrea at any moment, we are the true believers of God!"

"That's right, that's right! Take us away!"

When the first person heard the descriptions of the beautiful world and paradise by Artemis's offspring and others, everyone realized something.

Even within the heavily fortified Tokyo area, lone Gastrea occasionally manage to slip through, much like mosquitoes flying through cracks in windows.

Ordinary people are completely defenseless when facing such monsters.

They could only scream, cry, and run around in terror. Even if they cried and begged, they would not be treated kindly when discovered by the monsters. If they did not want to be eaten and did not want to resist, they could only rely on the police and the cursed children.

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This reveals the attitude of humanity towards the cursed child in this world. Consequently, people who want to become police officers, a dangerous profession, are mostly seen as oddballs by normal people.

If there were a more ideal sanctuary, it would be paradise!

No, isn't the world created and protected by God heaven?

Are we going to other planets?! If so, we probably won't encounter Gastrea.

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To go to a world completely devoid of Gastrea? A city that seems to have been almost forgotten, yet still maintains its civilization, peace, and prosperity?

After all, for humanity in this world, the apocalypse brought about by Gastrea is only a matter of ten years or so.

Gastrea appeared in 2020, and just one year later, in 2021, 80% of the world's landmass had been invaded.

The current timeline of the story is only the transition from spring to summer in 2031.

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In other words, apart from newborns, most humans have witnessed the prosperity of peaceful times.

It is precisely because I have experienced the preciousness of those peaceful days that I find it all the more unbearable to accept this hellish world.

If there were no other choice, humanity could at least persevere and endure—after all, we have to live! But if there were a choice, everyone would yearn to return to a peaceful and prosperous civilized society!

The reason they harbor such great malice towards the cursed child is undoubtedly due to the vast difference in their living conditions, coupled with the pressure of constantly living in a world where life is uncertain and insecure.

In just ten years, they have accumulated malice comparable to the evils of this world, and even more distorted forms of expression. It is precisely because of the immense mental pressure that they yearn for a truly stable life!

Perhaps it was because these "Artemis sub-entities" did not attack immediately that some bold youths saw an opportunity and gathered around.

Please take us with you, even just me! I'm a devout Christian!

Someone spoke like this, panting heavily.

No matter what, at least bring yourself along!!

Human beings' selfish side begins to emerge. In reality, these people don't care whether the little girls can be saved or not; they are only concerned with increasing their own chances of being saved.

Seeing how easily a little girl could touch the Moon Goddess's body, one might assume that these alien visitors are probably very gentle, and that they look no different from humans.

One of the young men tried to reach out and touch the snow-white shoulder of a sub-AI.

Artemis's offspring finally reacted, though she didn't want to make it so bloody and disgusting in front of the children.

However, there are always some people who fail to recognize their own status and position.

The next moment, after the transmission connection was established with the starship from which they had arrived, several beams of aurora suddenly shot out from the starship.

A scene resembling a blue-eyed chaotic dragon unleashing its full power, its entire body radiating azure lasers that cleaved the sky and the earth in a cataclysmic manner, suddenly appeared.

Rumble rumble rumble~!!!1

The aurora borealis swept past the spot where the troublemaking youths were standing in an instant, and before they could react, the group of people were instantly reduced to dust.

With a bang, it shattered into pieces like a monster being smashed, leaving not even a trace.

All of this happened so fast that many people were completely caught off guard.

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134

Chapter 134 The Last Straw That Broke the Back of Various Countries' Leaders—Tiamat!

"Too easy a death; Artemis was too gentle."

For a night that witnessed what was happening all over Tokyo, that level of death was far too simplistic.

The human population of this world is more than capable of descending into the deepest hell.

At this very moment, laser-guided attacks and bloody clashes like that are commonplace throughout Tokyo.

Getting back to the main point, although the Emperor had been notified beforehand, it seems that the vase has now been completely placed under house arrest by his subordinates.

As expected, Hiruko Kagetane was right in his assessment: "An incompetent former head of state."

Since the Holy Emperor cannot do it, then conflict and bloodshed are inevitable. Miss Vase should understand this, right? Although Night never intended to let the people of this world go... Under Night's will, Artemis's main ship began to move, finally stopping directly above the White Palace, which was the core area where the rulers of the Tokyo area resided.

Meanwhile, outside this area, a cute blonde little girl in pajamas, looking like she hadn't woken up yet, with messy hair, was riding around on a small tricycle.

She had previously received orders from the doctor, and was instructed by Qi Wu, the ruler of the Osaka region, to assassinate the Holy Emperor. For the past period of time, she had been disguising herself as an ordinary little girl and loitering outside the castle where the Holy Emperor resided.

Because she is the originator of the owl factor, she is very listless during the day and appears quite adorable.

Tina Sprantt, a seemingly harmless little girl, suddenly trembled and pulled a cell phone from her pajama pocket. She answered the call and found it was from the doctor, whom she hadn't contacted for a day.

But it seemed to have been accidentally connected, and instead of the familiar commands, the doctor's screams came through.

"Let me go, let me go!! Ahh, monster! You monster! My hand... no, don't eat me!"

Tina jolted awake, her eyes clearing considerably: "Boss!?!"

"Save Yi-Yi!"

The doctor seemed to have only managed to utter a desperate cry for help before falling silent.

Then a chilling French voice came from the other end.

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"Oh my, you can really run fast, little mouse... Your vitality, which is disproportionate to your strength, is also worth studying."

It was truly a delicious and satisfying experience [despair].

Then, it seemed the phone was crushed by something, and the slightly eerie sound disappeared.

Beep beep~!!

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So, the doctor is dead? And she... is free?

Even Tina, who was ranked in the top 100 by IP and was known as one of the strongest initiators of Black Wind, looked somewhat bewildered.

She had just arrived at the mission site as instructed by the doctor, and hadn't even begun reconnaissance for a few days when her superior died...

A tool that has lost its owner is utterly worthless, isn't it?