A journey into an infinite dimension

"Besides, the reason I sent you to school wasn't for anything else. I just wanted you to experience the life that was meant for you."

"elder brother---"

Shi Yu looked at Jia Ye with emotion, then buried his face in his arms and hugged him tightly.

"Brother is the best, I love brother the most!"

"Okay, by the way, tutoring for failing an exam is also part of what you should learn."

"Meow meow!"

"There's no point in being cute. Relax, your tutor this time is Ichiji."

"...I don't want to! I'll die! I'll definitely be tortured to death!"

"Really? Ichiji is very gentle, right?"

"But Sister Yiji's kindness is only for you, my brother!"

"Well, it's already been decided. It's up to you whether you go or not."

"If I go, I'll die. If I don't go, I'll die too. There's no choice..."

"Okay, I'll ask Ichiji to not be so harsh on you guys."

"....real?"

"real."

Chapter 115 Confrontation

"Nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Ruzuki Kaye."

Tokyo area - Zone 1.

It's no exaggeration to call this area the 'heart' of the entire Tokyo area.

It is also the safest area in the entire Tokyo area and the least likely to be attacked by gastrula.

Because if there really are primitive animals that can break through the protection of the stone tablet, the first to suffer will definitely be the outer areas and other areas, and Area 1 will have enough time to counterattack or retreat while the primitive gastrula animals ravage other areas.

Naturally, all the people living here are powerful people, and the most powerful among them are none other than the two people in front of Jiaye.

The one who spoke now was a white-haired girl, and behind her stood an old man who looked to be over seventy years old, with a serious expression, a straight back, a tall figure, and wearing a kimono.

Although the old man's eyes suddenly turned gloomy the moment Jia Ye walked in.

The girl was wearing a dress made of pure white fabric as thin as paper, which was very similar to the style of a wedding gown. She had a sun hat on her head, and her outfit looked like she was covered with a lot of snow. Just by sitting there, she exuded a presence that was hard to ignore.

Pearl-white skin, shoulder-length, slightly curly hair, and a face so beautiful it would make one lose their mind. There was no doubt that this was a beautiful girl who perfectly matched the aesthetic standards of ordinary people.

Jiaye knew these two people, or perhaps there was no one in the entire Tokyo area who didn't know them.

The girl's name is Sheng Tianzi.

Of course, this is not her real name, but no one cares about it, because the meaning of this name, which is like a title, is enough to make people not care about the girl's real name.

Ten years ago, a country called Japan was lost in the war against the gastrula and was forced to be divided into five regions.

The Tokyo region is one of them, and the girl in front of him, who seems to be the same age as Jiaye, is one of the only two highest decision-makers in the Tokyo region and also the ruler of the entire Tokyo region.

The other highest decision-maker is the old man standing behind the Holy Emperor at this moment. He is the Holy Emperor's assistant and the person who is truly at the top of the politician list, Tendo Kikunojo.

There is no doubt that the entire Tokyo area is backed by both of them. In other words, Jia Ye is facing the entire Tokyo area at this moment.

However, he did not feel the slightest bit of awe or fear. He just looked at the two of them as if they were ordinary people.

"It is indeed the first time we meet, Lord Saint Emperor."

The word "Sir" sounded completely disrespectful when spoken by Jia Ye, as if these two words were no different from "you", "me", and "him" in his eyes.

After softly responding to the greeting of the Holy Emperor, Jia Ye turned his gaze and looked at the old man.

"Long time no see, Lord Tendo Kikunojo. Has the financial situation in the Tokyo area recovered to even half of its original level?"

It was a very strange greeting, it couldn't even be called a greeting at all, but the atmosphere at the scene dropped to freezing point because of Jia Ye's words.

Because the three people present knew what Jia Ye meant by this sentence.

Two years ago, in order to complete the system's mission, Jiaye established the shelter and paradise for the cursed children called "Chaldea". Of course, this process was not smooth sailing.

After all, there are far more people in this world who reject the cursed child than those who are willing to accept the cursed child.

———Since the outbreak of the gastrula war ten years ago, the human population of 8 billion has been reduced to only one tenth of that in a short period of time. Therefore, it is conceivable how many people's family members, lovers, and friends have died at the hands of the gastrula.

Those who experienced the gastrula war and survived, most of whom had their loved ones taken away by the gastrula, hate the gastrula and the cursed children who have the gastrula virus in their bodies. The discrimination against the cursed children originally came from them.

Therefore, they are also called the 'plundered generation', meaning people who had everything taken away by the protogastric animals.

As for those born after the Gastrula War, including the Cursed Children, they were called the "Pure Generation".

Therefore, the cursed children have actually been discriminated against and trampled upon by the plundered generations since they were born without knowing anything about it.

And the Tendou Kikunosuke in front of him is the representative of the 'plundered generation'.

His wife had died, and his hatred for the gastrula and the cursed children had almost reached its peak. And facing "Chaldea", which had taken in many of the cursed children and was basically their gathering place and new home, he naturally hated it beyond measure.

Therefore, when Chaldea was first established, he did a lot of trouble for Kaya.

However, he underestimated the existence of Jiaye and his ability, so "Chaldea" was successfully established, and he, or the entire Tokyo area, paid a huge price for it.

"Mr. Kisaragi, do you know how many innocent people have been forced to death in the past two years due to your economic impact on the Tokyo area?"

The Holy Emperor, who had been able to maintain his composure, suddenly showed signs of losing control of his emotions after Jia Ye said this.

Even Kikunojo couldn't help but clench his hands hidden in his kimono sleeves, looking at Jiaye, wanting to see what answer he would give.

However, the moment Jiaye finished speaking, both Sheng Tianzi and Kikunojo almost completely lost control of their emotions.

"so what?"

Three words, no change in expression, and a tone as flat as if he was talking about what to eat for dinner. The various attitudes displayed by Jia Ye at this moment made the two of them feel a chill in their hearts.

However, after this feeling passed, it was replaced by an uncontrollable anger.

"Why are you so calm? Those who died were all living beings!!!"

The Holy Emperor suddenly stood up and questioned Jia Ye loudly and uncontrollably.

Such a big commotion naturally couldn't fail to attract the Holy Emperor's personal guards who were guarding outside the hall.

boom!

The only door in the hall burst open, and countless armed guards rushed in like a tide. Without much words, they immediately surrounded the three people and pointed their guns at Jia Ye who was standing in the middle.

"Put the gun down."

Kikunosuke, who had been silent since Jiaye came in, finally spoke. His deep and powerful voice immediately ordered everyone to obey his orders and pointed their guns downwards. However, he did not leave, but looked at Jiaye with vigilance and hostility.

"Ruyue boy, do you know what your actions mean?"

With his eagle-like sharp eyes fixed on Jiaye's eyes, Kikunojo said in a low voice.

"The human population has long since dwindled, and now the Tokyo area has lost part of its population because of you. You are pushing humanity into a state of no return."

If the Imperial Guards had not had such excellent military training, many people would have cried out in surprise the moment they heard Kikunojo's words.

They knew that the economy of the Tokyo area had suffered an unknown blow in the past two years, but they had never imagined that the culprit was this seemingly underage boy.

Suddenly, the hostility and even hatred in their eyes when they looked at Jia Ye became more and more intense.

"Pfft."

However, bathed in the malicious gazes of a group of people, facing a situation that would have frightened ordinary people, Jia Ye smiled.

He laughed as if he heard something funny.

"Since you say I'm pushing humanity into an irretrievable doom, then question one: How will humanity be able to launch a counterattack against the gastrula, reclaim lost territory, and even slay the multi-body stage V gastrula 'Zodiac'?"

Slowly suppressing his laughter, Jia Ye pushed up his glasses, and a hint of mockery gradually gathered in his flaming eyes hidden by the lenses.

Then, without waiting for Sheng Tianzi and Kikunojo to respond, he gave the answer himself.

"Answer: It's the police, the police who rely on the power of the Cursed Child."

"Question 2: What would happen to humanity if the Cursed Child disappeared?"

"Answer: Humanity will forever be forced to hide behind the Monolith, waiting for its utter demise once its power is gone."

"Question 3: You say that I forced many people to death and pushed humanity into the abyss. Then, when you were persecuting the cursed children, did you ever consider that without those children, you would be nothing?"

“Answer: No, because you only care about your own mood and hatred.”

"Additional question: Human life is life, but aren't the lives of the cursed children also life? The economic blow has killed many people, but how many children have been killed by your daily actions?"

Three self-questions and answers, and one question waiting for an answer, left everyone present speechless.

"But those cursed children are monsters—"

A voice sounded from among the guards, and was then interrupted by Jia Ye.

"Yet you cannot deny that without those children you call 'monsters', humanity is nothing."

Close your eyes, then take off your glasses and wipe them gently, Jia Ye said softly.

"I don't know why you're looking for me today, but I'm no longer interested in communicating with you. So please stop. I won't see you off."

"By the way, if you try to attack Chaldea again, I won't be so gentle next time. The Holy Emperor and the Assistant Officers don't need you after all."

He put on his glasses again, and just as the lenses were about to completely block his eyes, Jia Ye opened his eyes again, allowing a ray of light to quietly fall on everyone through the gap in his glasses.

In an instant, everyone seemed to see an indescribable huge figure appear behind Jiaye, which brought them great fear and planted a seed in their hearts.

By the time everyone came to their senses, Jia Ye's figure had disappeared, leaving only a door slowly closing.

Chapter 116: Draw a card!

"The mission was suddenly completed?"

Outer Area 40, "Chaldea", in Kaya's room.

Looking at the system interface that suddenly popped up, Jia Ye couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

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【Task Template】

Main Quest: "Zodiac"—A collective term for the highest-level, Stage V protogasters. These terrifying monsters surpass Stage IV classification. During the Protogaster War, the United States and Japan assigned them the zodiac signs as temporary code names, but they are now commonly referred to. Eleven of these creatures have been sighted worldwide. They demonstrated terrifying power during the war eight years ago, bringing humanity to the brink of extinction.

However, the truth behind every terrifying thing is often disgusting. Your task is to find and purify all the "zodiacs". Under this premise, you can act as you wish.

Mission Rewards: For each Zodiac purified, you will receive 2500 points for flowers and 4000 points for leaves [6/9] (Also: After successfully purifying the first Zodiac, you will receive a random B+-level item. After purifying all Zodiacs, you will receive a random A-level item.)

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Branch Mission 1: Qixing Village, a name deliberately erased from maps and history by humans. It symbolizes human sin and is the source of all tragedies and misfortunes.

As the sole survivor of the Seven Star Village, you know all the secrets buried by humanity in history. Revenge is the only driving force that has kept you going. Now, you have the power to shake this foolish race. It's time to make them feel your pain.

Experience the feeling of going from being the savior of humanity to the destroyer, and completely exterminate the humans who are lingering in this world.

Mission content: Try to destroy the humanity of this world while maintaining restraint.

Mission Rewards: Four types of reinforcement materials, 700 points for each flower and 2000 points for each leaf.

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Branch Mission 2: They are clearly the last hope given by God to mankind in this doomsday, but they were abandoned by their parents at birth and suffered all kinds of abuse and insults in the process of growing up. Shouldn't they be born into this world?

No, it’s not their fault, but those stupid humans!

Even though they have suffered all kinds of unfair treatment, they still go to the front line to face those horrible monsters for the sake of humanity. For such angels, since humans spit on and reject them, it is up to you to give them the warmth and care that they deserve.

Mission content: Build a shelter for cursed children, a home that belongs only to those children.

Mission Rewards: Unlock the [Home] template, 5000 flower points, and 10000 leaf points. (Note: During the mission, the [Home] template preview function will be enabled, and 70% of the total reward points and leaves will be prepaid. However, these points and leaves can only be used within this mission. Otherwise, even if the mission fails, the points and leaves spent will be owed.)

Mission progress: Completed, [Home] template enabled, rewards distributed, current points balance: 32600 points·Leaf, 40215 points·Flower

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Restricted Mission: You cannot use abilities beyond common sense. Completion Reward: ??? (Based on your performance in the mission, settled after completing the main mission)

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