Collapse, the Ordinary Daily Life of the Valkyries

"Call me Huang Quan, it's easier to tell me apart, isn't it?"

Then he continued:

"As for the question you mentioned, I don't really understand it, but from what I know, yes, destiny is not created by the Star God."

Kiana nodded:

"In that case, I have another question for you. Is destiny a concept, a rule, or a law?"

"........."

Faced with such an abstract question, Huang Quan didn't know how to answer for a moment. She thought for a moment:

"Perhaps your captain knows the answer to this question, but I can explain to you the definition of laws and rules."

"There are significant differences between laws and rules in terms of definition, nature, enforcement methods, relationship with people, and role in social activities."

"The definitions are different: in the philosophical sense, law refers to the inherent and necessary connections in the process of material movement, while rules are systems in social life that are formulated based on people's needs or the will of the ruling class and that must be followed by everyone."

"This means that laws exist objectively and are not subject to human will, while rules are subjective and can be made, modified or abolished as needed."

"The difference in nature is that laws are objective and independent of human will; people cannot create, change, or eliminate them. Rules, on the other hand, are subjective and can be created, modified, or abolished."

"This shows that the existence and effect of laws are independent of human consciousness and will, while rules depend on human formulation and implementation."

"The means of coercion are different: the coercion of laws is inherently inevitable. If people violate objective laws, they will not achieve the desired results."

"Rules are mainly a form of enforcement in the form of systems or regulations. If you violate the rules, you will be punished by the corresponding system."

"This shows that the effect of laws is achieved through their internal necessity, while rules are enforced through external systems and regulations."

"The relationship between laws and people is different: laws have an objective "self-existence," while rules have an "artificial nature." Laws exist independently outside of human consciousness and cannot be formulated, modified, abolished, or reformed. They are objective."

"Rules are made by people and can be modified, supplemented, or abolished. They are subjective. This reflects that laws have nothing to do with human consciousness and behavior, while rules are the product of human social activities."

"Their roles in social activities are different: A scientific theory is a system of laws, and scientists are responsible for discovering and studying these laws."

"Engineering, technology, social and economic activities are all systems of rules, and managers, engineers, workers and employees are responsible for formulating, implementing and improving these rules. This shows that laws are the inherent connections between natural and social phenomena, while rules are the codes of conduct formulated by humans to achieve specific goals."

“To sum up, although laws and rules are related, they are clearly different in terms of definition, nature, enforcement methods, relationship with people, and role in social activities.”

"As for the Star Gods, using your words just now, they are actually more like conceptual gods based on laws, rather than complete concepts."

"Take the fallen Star God, Taizyulos, the Star God of Reproduction, for example. He truly was everything related to reproduction, including machine assembly, farming, and even cell division."

After listening to her say so much, Kiana felt drowsy, and she even regretted imitating the captain and asking such a question.

"I see... then this looks a bit tricky..."

"Actually, it's not a big problem. What goes around comes around. The energy in you, or rather the imaginary energy, has already reached the level of a Commander."

Huang Quan said:

"That's below the level of a Star God. However, if I want to know your strength, I need to fight you. After all, there are differences between Emissaries."

"After all, you are walking on your own destiny, without the orders of the Star God."

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Volume 1: Did We Really Defeat Honkai?: Chapter 108: Conversation between Kiana and Another Mei

"No Star God's messenger..."

In response to Kiana's question, Huang Quan neither denied nor confirmed it, but leaned back:

"Yes, you can think so."

"So, Miss Huang Quan, who is the Star God on your path?"

Bronya was a little curious. After all, the deep starry sky would always make people curious about it. Huang Quan thought for a moment and said:

"I am walking on a path called 'nothingness'. The existence of nothingness is a mystery, and its image is shrouded in layers of mist."

"Furthermore, IX does not interact with other Star Gods. He believes that the essence of the multiverse is nothingness, and therefore its existence is worthless."

"But, to me, He is the target I want to cut off. My hometown, Izumo, has completely perished under the reflection of 'Nothingness' IX."

"Because of His influence, I also embarked on the path of 'nothingness' and became a self-destructor."

"The 'self-annihilators' are those who have accidentally stepped into the shadow of 'nothingness' and, as a result, have lost the meaning of their existence. The shadow of 'nothingness' equally obscures the starry sky, and the self-annihilators can be born in any world."

"Their various attributes of existence: body, cognition, memory... will gradually disappear as they journey along the path of nothingness."

When Huang Quan finished speaking, he was stunned for a moment, then looked outside the ward, his thoughts gradually drifting away:

"Are all Star Gods like this?"

Kiana's question brought Huang Quan back to reality. She looked at the indignant white-haired girl in front of her and said truthfully:

"Not all Star Gods are like this. There are Star Gods who are worse than 'Nothingness', and there are also Star Gods who are more noble than 'Nothingness'."

Combining these words, Mei thought of something and said something that Huang Quan had never heard in his entire galaxy:

"From what you've said, it sounds like those so-called Star Gods are nothing more than capitalists who seem to have taken possession of the means of production."

"Because destiny is there, not created by the Star Gods, but discovered by them."

"Then a new question arises: Do Star Gods exist naturally, or are they elevated to a higher level by humans or something else?"

Following Mei's words, Bronya also continued to add:

"If there is, we can even deduce that destiny is there, and the key to ascending to become a Star God lies in being able to find destiny."

"We can even boldly draw the conclusion that, in fact, everything in the universe can be elevated to become a Star God."

Hearing these questions, Huang Quan was already sweating profusely. How did she know these questions?

Perhaps only the Star God of 'Intelligence' and his genius club could figure out these issues. Thinking of this, Huang Quan shook his head.

"There's no definitive answer to this question in the universe. Even research on Star Gods has only just begun."

"I don't know the correct answers to the questions you raise. You need to find them yourself."

"Furthermore, perhaps because of the 'mysterious' Star God, the method of discovering one's destiny and the path to becoming a Star God have become unpredictable."

"The 'mysterious' star god, the myth, the star god of unknown form, believes that things in themselves cannot be perceived, and finite things cannot imagine the infinite, so everything is a mystery."

"To claim that everything can be understood is absurd. Based on a limited understanding of laws, life begins to deduce unsolved matters, yet it does not realize that the universe is inextricable and that truth is an illusion."

“To prevent the certainty of ‘intellect’ from destroying possible variables, myths rain down the fog of thought and the rain of senses, revealing to the world the ineffable truth through colors, overlapping peaks, riddles, and illusions.”

At this point, she suddenly thought of a situation. The star train named "Kaituo" might already be on its way to this galaxy.

Volume 1: Did We Really Defeat Honkai?: Chapter 109: The Captain's Memories Seen by Huang Quan

While talking with Kiana and the others, Huang Quan also learned some information about what Gao Su had done here.

The last area where Gao Su preached was Vienna, the capital of Austria, which was the world's ruling organization, Mandate of Heaven.

Gao Su knew that the Mandate of Heaven, headquartered in Europe, would oppose his missionary work, but for the sake of his great cause, Gao Su could not give up on saving every lost lamb.

An elderly Tianming priest said: "Tianming is the spiritual symbol of us Tianming people. It is the lifeblood of our organization's survival and reproduction."

"But Gao Su's ideas are completely opposite to ours. His slogan 'God loves the world' has blurred the distinctions between organizations. He is a heretic! Heretics must..."

"If we allow his bizarre theory of not distinguishing between races to continue and eventually replace our thinking, then our weak Destiny organization will lose its spiritual fortress and one day disappear in the vast ocean of the pagan organization of the Imaginary Tree."

"By then, our Destiny organization, of which we are the virtual elect, will be completely wiped out! Therefore, we must stop Him. If necessary, we can even kill Him for the long-term benefit of our Destiny organization!"

When Gao Su arrived in Vienna at the start of the Creation Festival, his Herrschers were even more excited than the people themselves. They had long awaited the day when their Lord Gao Su would reveal his identity as king. Perhaps that glorious day was near.

Gao Su carefully warned them that he would not be a worldly king. First, he would rule only those who followed him wholeheartedly, and soon he would be imprisoned and killed. Afterward, he would be resurrected to eternal life, and his kingdom would spread throughout the world.

The eleven Herrs who followed him could not understand Gao Su's words, but Theresa, who was sent to Gao Su by destiny, began to realize what Gao Su meant.

She is an obedient child. Compared with other Herrschers, she looks forward to the day when, as one of the Twelve Herrschers under Gao Su, she will gain power and wealth from her grandfather Otto.

She thought carefully and realized that the priests and leaders hated Gao Su to the core. If they wanted to detain Gao Su as they wished, they would need someone to inform them when and where Gao Su would be away from the people, and this person would preferably be someone sent to Gao Su's side.

Theresa came to the temple alone and found the high priest of destiny.

"How much would my grandfather give me if I told you when and where you can catch the person you want?"

She asked. Hearing this, the conspirators' eyes lit up. This good news was simply unbelievable. They had never thought that they would get help from Gao Su's followers, because Theresa had already declared her rebellion against the Mandate of Heaven.

Someone took out a purse and carefully counted the silver coins.

"This is for you, Lady Theresa, the Holy Lady of Destiny."

the man said.

"Thirty silver coins are all yours now. As soon as you get a chance, inform us immediately. So your rebellion was just a plan by Lord Otto to plant a finger next to Gao Su?"

Theresa glanced at him and left without saying anything. She was thinking along the way: From now on, she must pay close attention to Gao Su's actions and report his every word and deed to her grandfather.

The week-long celebration of Creation Festival is coming to an end, and people are busy preparing for the Creation Festival dinner.

Gao Su planned to have this final Creation Festival dinner with several of his closest Herrschers.

"You guys go prepare for the Creation Festival dinner!" he said to Mei and Rita.

“Where will we prepare dinner?” they asked.

Vienna was crowded with people at that time, and they had no house in the city. But many people were willing to help Gao Su and felt honored to receive him, just like the donkey's owner. Gao Su had already made proper arrangements among these friends.

"To the city."

He told Mei and Rita.

"Follow a man with a pitcher of water."

In that period, labor such as fetching water was often undertaken by women in the family. Therefore, the person Gao Su was talking about must be a special person and easy to identify.

"As soon as he enters the room, you follow him."

Gao Su continued.

"Ask the owner of that house where the room they promised us is. We'll get ready there."

Gao Su learns that his enemies are searching for him, so it is crucial for him to have a safe and secret place where he can share a final dinner with his girlfriends.

Before he was taken away, he still had a lot to tell them.

The Creation Day dinner finally arrived, and Gao Su brought the Herrscher to the room in Vienna. The streets were packed with people, and when they arrived at the room, everyone was sweating and covered in dust.

The Twelve Herrschers looked at each other's dusty appearances and joked with each other. Only Gao Su looked at them silently with a heavy heart.

Although each of them has shortcomings, he still loves them sincerely. He also knows that Theresa is looking for an opportunity to betray him, but he still loves her.

The Herrisher looked around, waiting for a servant to wash his feet. Washing the dust and sweat from the feet of guests walking on the sand was the job of the most humble servant in the house. The pitcher of water and towel were ready, but none of them wanted to take on such a despised task.

The silent atmosphere seemed a little depressing.

At this moment, Gao Su stood up, poured some water into the basin, and picked up a towel. He walked over to each Herrscher, washing their feet one by one. Feeling the touch of Gao Su's rough hands, the Herrschers lowered their heads, their faces flushing with shame.

Finally, Gao Su sat down and spoke earnestly.

"Do you know what I want to say to you? You call me Lord, and you are right. I am indeed your Lord. I am willing to do anything for you, even to wash your feet, because I am filled with love for you."

"I hope you can care for each other and love each other just as I love and care for you. Don't think too much about your own gains and losses, and don't put yourself first in everything."

The Herrschers had been looking forward to the dinner to celebrate the Creation Festival, but after hearing Gao Su's words, they all fell silent. From his words, they could see that Gao Su was sad.

"One of you will betray me to my enemies."

He said this to them, and everyone looked at each other in panic.

"Lord, the person you are talking about cannot be me, right?"

The Herrscher asked one after another.

Teresa, the traitor, realized that Gao Su knew about her betrayal, but Gao Su did not expose her or accuse her, but continued to show her sincere love and tolerance.

Gao Su shared the most delicious food with Theresa, but Theresa was not grateful. She had made up her mind to part ways with Gao Su and return to Tianming. Now she had the information that the priests had always wanted.

Gao Su saw through her thoughts and knew she was determined to leave. He said sadly, "Hurry up and do what you want to do."

The other lawyers did not understand what Gao Su meant by this. They thought Gao Su wanted Theresa to give money to the poor.

Theresa said nothing, walked out of the room quickly, and disappeared into the dark night.

While everyone was eating, Gao Su performed another surprising act. He changed the traditional custom of the Creation Day, which was ordained by heaven, and gave the Creation Day dinner a special meaning. Christians have preserved this ritual ever since. He first took the bread from the table, broke it, and distributed it to the other heralds.

"Eat, all of you!"