Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

"So, Xing is a person on the train?"

In response to Black Tower's question, Himeko affirmed:

"Well, after our conversation, she decided to come with us on this adventure."

"Tsk, young people should go out and explore. No, wait! Let's put the damage that star caused to the space station on the Star Train engine."

"Um...Ms. Black Tower, this is really a bit..."

"What? You want to shirk responsibility?"

Himeko pushed Hoshino directly in front of the Black Tower:

"Little one, you should take responsibility for your actions. Come on, make amends to Ms. Black Tower properly."

Xing was completely bewildered. Huh? But she was penniless!

Black Tower shook his head:

"Sigh, don't look at me with those innocent and foolish eyes. How about this, you just give yourself to me."

Xing quickly covered her chest. What was Black Tower going to do? She was an innocent child and would never submit to the powerful!

"What are you thinking? I just want to study the star core inside you. Come with me."

Black Tower then turned and went into his office.

Hoshi looked at Himeko with concern. Would she be horrified if she went in?

After receiving a reassuring look from Himeko, Hoshi entered the Black Tower office with a feeling of trepidation.

The first thing you see is a virtual projection of Heita as a child, displayed prominently next to the main entrance of the office, which shows just how narcissistic Heita is.

There were also some photos of geniuses whom Black Tower considered worthy of her attention.

"Come here! What are you dawdling for?"

Xing hurried over, looked at the blue virtual sphere in the center, and stared at the black tower with a puzzled expression.

Black Tower proudly introduced:

"This is the electronic universe created by this genius and several partners, based on the real universe. I call it the Metaverse!"

Xing: "What an old-fashioned way to address it."

Black Tower clicked his tongue: "Why do you all think that way? Damn it. Okay, okay, it can also be called a simulated universe. Anyway, it has already achieved a level of perfection that exceeded my expectations. Now I'm missing a factor to invest in the simulated universe."

"Use special factors to deduce whether we can attract the attention of the gods and record and observe their movements."

Xing pointed to himself:

"So you want me to be this factor?"

"right."

"This is against the rules. I did damage the equipment on the Black Tower space station, but it's not enough to put myself in such a dangerous experiment."

Black Tower crossed his arms and said jokingly:

"Hey~ you're not stupid, little girl. Indeed, this is a bit unfair to you. What do you suggest we do?"

Xing: "I need to pay more!"

Black Tower: "Deal. To encourage your active participation in the simulated universe during your future train journeys, I'll set up some rewards, depending on your performance."

Xing: "Yay! I'm going to play with simulated universes for the rest of my life, then I'll never be short of money!"

Then, Black Tower allowed Xing to relax and immerse himself completely in the virtual world.

"Don't rush. People who project their consciousness for the first time will feel a little dizzy. You'll get used to it."

Xing sensed his own consciousness, clenched his fist, and felt a real tactile sensation.

"This is practically indistinguishable from the real world! Black Tower, you're a genius!"

Black Tower said smugly:

"That's right. Now I'll spawn some of the pawns you've defeated. Try defeating them again with your baseball bat."

"no problem!"

"I'll also generate the data for the other two people on the train for you, to help you in the fight."

Xing was pleasantly surprised: "You can even bring Danheng and March 7th out?"

Black Tower: "Based on the panel data, as for their hidden power, I haven't analyzed it and cannot generate it."

Xing stopped thinking and hit a beautiful home run, sending all the pawns flying!

The Black Tower's voice rang out again:

"Go, the next wave of enemies is the elite of the Destruction Legion. I've increased your stats, take them down."

"Okay!"

Xing felt an immense power within him and charged straight in!

With a single blow, the trampler was shattered, and the monster exploded on the spot, turning into countless gold coins.

Xing's eyes instantly turned into the shape of gold coins. He threw down his baseball bat and lay on the ground to pick up the money.

"Money! So much money! It's all mine! Mine!"

The Black Tower's helpless voice rang out:

"This is a simulated currency I created to add more gameplay: [Cosmic Fragments]. You can use it to buy equipment, upgrade yourself, and so on."

Xing said dejectedly:

"Tch~ So it wasn't real money after all. I thought I could take it with me."

"Alright, alright, now that you've gotten used to the battles in the simulated universe, it's time to get down to business."

"What important matter is it?"

Black Tower revealed a meaningful smile:

"Star Core, Pioneer, Train, and your unconventional nature—this genius has decided to assign you the identity of [Pioneer Star God] Akivili in the simulated universe!"

"what?"

Before Xing could react, a violent echo of destiny erupted within the simulated universe!

Black Tower exclaimed in surprise:

"Your actions in the simulated universe as Akivili have indeed attracted a big shot! Quickly, see who it is; the longer you can contact the gods, the better!"

Boom!

A heavy hammer blow resounded, and [Storage] Cripper appeared.

The Black Tower was silently and rapidly recording the imaginary number fluctuations of the Star God.

Meanwhile, Xing herself was staring blankly at Cripper.

But less than five seconds later, Cripper was gone, leaving behind a golden blessing and a message:

Don't bother me while I'm building the wall, and watch your step while driving!

Xing was somewhat confused, but Hei Ta said happily:

"Although the time spent attracting the gods was short, the gains were substantial! Excellent! This is a golden blessing. Blessings come in blue, purple, and gold; using it will make you more powerful in the simulated universe!"

"Let's keep going and see if we can still make the Star God lower his gaze."

Sure enough, as soon as the Black Tower finished speaking, the figure of [Memory] Fu Li appeared.

Xing stared wide-eyed. The god's body, as brilliant and azure as ice crystals, was made up of countless mirrors, reflecting countless past and future.

Xing saw Kafka, saw her being crushed, squeezed, and buried.

For some reason, a feeling called sadness gathered in my chest, making me feel heavy and depressed.

It seemed that Xing was not in good condition, so Fu Li gave him a golden blessing and then left.

However, before the Black Tower could react, the Star's sorrow attracted the laughing gods.

beep~

A comical horn sounded, the ball bounced, and the surrounding planets all seemed to smile, with countless masks appearing, and the phantom of a god hidden beneath them.

[Joy] Aha is here.

Aha's face was obscured; a mask replaced his expression.

A crying face mask approached the bewildered Xing:

"Waaaaah, it's Akivili! It really is Akivili, my old friend! Have you really come back?"

Xing didn't know how to answer, and Black Tower said disdainfully:

"He's faking it again. Aha is completely out of control. I suspect the simulated Aha knows it's a simulation and is connected to the real Aha!"

No, to be precise, there is actually a connection between the simulated deities and the real deities.

Then Aha indeed said:

"Alas~ It's a pity you're not the real Akivili, you're a little liar, but you're very funny, and Aha likes you very much. Bring Aha more fun! No, Aha is just a simulation, even blessings can only be given to simulations, Aha is so embarrassing~"

Aha then left.