The collapse started when Kiana came to the door

But it was obvious that now was not a good time to argue with each other. There was no need to think too much. Now that his memory had been restored, with his understanding of Kiana and the others, Li Shubai would quickly understand what they wanted to do now. The Hyperion gave the Valkyries enough freedom. After he, as the captain, temporarily stopped issuing orders due to an accident, Li Shubai could guess what choices the members of the Hyperion would make even if he used his butt to think.

So, after a brief moment of being at a loss, a nameless fire suddenly rose into his chest.

"They were all talking to themselves and hiding things from the captain... They excluded their own captain without permission, and took advantage of my memory loss to play with their captain like a toy..."

The corners of his mouth gradually became crooked because of extreme unhappiness.

"It seems that if I don't teach you a lesson that will leave you no longer willing to take me, the captain, seriously."

"..." Hearing Li Shubai's emotionless whisper, the expressions of everyone present, including Mistierine [Zhi Yu Meng Jing], could not help but freeze.

"Um... can you let me ask on behalf of Kiana and the others, what are you going to do?" Siegfried's Stigmata Will swallowed and raised his hand cautiously.

"I'm not planning on doing anything." Li Shubai smiled gently. "My Valkyries are so active in their actions, fulfilling their mission to fight Honkai with all their heart and soul, and they've even specially assigned people to take care of me. As their captain, besides feeling happy and relieved from the bottom of my heart, do you think I should have any other reaction?"

It was clearly such a gentle and elegant smile, and the tone of voice gave people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze. However, after hearing Li Shubai's words, the Holy Scar Wills present could not help but feel a chill on their backs.

Siegfried was silent for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Yes... yes, that's right, they did a good job, you should feel relieved and happy."

After saying that, he covered Bianca's mouth, silently and sincerely prayed to Kiana and the others, and carefully retreated to the large group of the Stigmata Will.

Sorry, Kiana.

The captain now...is not a problem that Dad can solve for you.

I still have to take good care of little Bianca here. I can't just give up my life for no reason.

But it shouldn't matter.

After all, the captain likes Kiana so much and has helped Kiana do so many things sincerely.

Maybe... he won't do anything too extreme to Kiana? Siegfried's stigma will thought uneasily.

Li Shubai raised his head, squinted his eyes, and looked in the direction where the pink meteor passed. His voice was calm and flat: "Misterlin, can you take me to Alicia?"

Mistierine [Zhi Yu Meng Jing] nodded quickly.

"Then let's go." Li Shubai rubbed his fists, and the sound of bones rubbing against each other was extremely crisp. "It's time to meet those troublesome Valkyries."

When it comes to making people worry, you are no less troublesome than me...

Mistierine [Zhi Yu Meng Jing] was silent for a moment, and decisively did not touch Li Shubai's bad luck at this dangerous moment. Although Li Shubai has never been a person who is particularly good at suppressing his emotions, it is indeed the first time that Mistierine [Zhi Yu Meng Jing] has seen him get angry to this extent at his Valkyrie.

However, before bringing Li Shubai to Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] and the others—

"Don't you need to transform yourself back into what you will be like when you grow up?"

"No need." Li Shubai shook his head and sneered, "Don't they like to tease me in this state? Since I have done something to tease others without any psychological burden... then of course I should be prepared to be teased in return, right?"

Chapter 4: Grafted Past (k)

In the paradise created by Alicia [True Self, Herrscher of Man], the two original origins sat around a round table in the sun, surrounded by a sea of ​​colorful flowers and the sound of clear and melodious birdsong.

The two equally talkative fairy ladies were immersed in a conversation about everything, just like good friends who had not seen each other for a long time.

Of course, most of the time it was Alicia [True Self, Herrscher of Man] who spoke, while the other one listened with a smile on her face, and from time to time she would make some unique comments on the former's words. The atmosphere was harmonious and pleasant.

The collision of the glass and the ceramic cup and saucer made a sound like wind chimes, and the steaming mist rose up with the fragrance of flowers and tea, adding a touch of elegance to the chat between the two.

However, happy times are always short-lived. Although the speed of time in the Land of Origin has been adjusted to a much faster speed than that in the real world, both Alicia [True Self: Ruler of Man] and her barefoot self can clearly recognize the slowly approaching end.

After all, the "Alishia" standing here is not even a memory. If Alishia as a memory is a replica cloned from the consciousness of Alishia's original body, then the one standing in the Land of Origin is completely a projection of the power of [Origin] reflected in the visitor's heart.

Although all visitors are qualified to inherit [Origin] as long as they can reach the Land of Origin, awakening Alicia who sleeps there forever requires other conditions.

That is, deep in the heart of that visitor, there must be the [information], [cognition], and [consciousness] that can fully reproduce Alicia.

And these three things, in the inheritance place called the Paradise of the Past, can be collectively called:

——[Memory].

Therefore, if we exclude other special cases, under normal circumstances, there is only one way for the Herrscher who reaches the Land of Origin to fully reproduce [Alishia].

Completely inheriting the imprints of all the heroes in the paradise of the past, and... a back door was left by Wei Erwei deep in his consciousness.

Only in this way can visitors to the Land of Origin inherit the [Origin] and awaken the miracles that have long disappeared.

But it is obvious that Alicia's [true self, the Herrscher of Humanity] is not within the scope of [normal circumstances].

Even Velvi could not have predicted that Alicia would still be alive.

As the Ruler of Origin, Alicia [True Self, Ruler of Man] can freely enter and exit this land of origin at her own will. And as Alicia herself, deep in her heart, she certainly possesses [everything] that is enough to reproduce [herself].

So, the phantom of Alicia appeared.

But at the same time, both Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] and the barefoot girl who appeared before her were very clear that the latter was just an illusion of the former.

Even if Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] was recruited into the Hyperion, the fact that Alicia of this world sacrificed her life 50,000 years ago would not change at all.

As long as the world of fifty thousand years still exists, the [past] that happened fifty thousand years ago cannot be changed.

Unless... Li Shubai fulfills his promise to Kevin, and goes back to 50,000 years ago, changes the tragedy that happened in that world, and grafts the changed tragic [past] onto the [branch] of today's civilized era without any change.

If he cannot do this, then the best that Li Shubai can do is to do the same as Otto and open up a new possibility in the past that has already been completed, and that's all.

"It seems that the good times are almost over."

The one who took the initiative to mention this matter was not the narrator, but the listener.

The barefoot girl interrupted Alicia's [True Self·Herrser] speechless words. She stared with her bright eyes filled with satisfaction and joy at her [True Self·Herrser] who had suddenly fallen silent because of her interruption.

"Although it's fun to spend time with your other self, you should have more important things to do, right?"

"..."

Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] pursed her lips and said nothing.

Although they are both Alicia, Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man], the one who was saved by the captain, actually finds it difficult to regard Alicia standing here as the same person as herself.

She could understand [her] choice. If she were in that position, Alicia [True Self: Ruler of Man] would not have hesitated at all. After all, she had already made the exact same choice a long time ago.

However, just as she was about to sacrifice her life, her consciousness and body were captured by the Hyperion that traveled through different times and worlds due to the decision made by the captain and her own memory in a certain world line.

"Aiya, why do you look so sad? Come on, smile, okay?" "Alishia" stood up from the chair, a slight smile reappearing on the corner of her mouth. "I am already very satisfied. It is such a romantic thing to be able to see another possibility that belongs to me and understand the happy life of another self. I have already encountered such a romantic thing. As another Alishia, shouldn't you be happy for me?"

"..."

If she had not joined the Hyperion, perhaps Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] would have agreed with the other party's sincere words and been happy for her from the bottom of her heart.

As the same person, they understand each other's feelings, no matter which Alicia is.

...Normally speaking, this is indeed the case.

However, as Li Shubai's Valkyrie, she is a member of the Hyperion.

Alicia [True Self, Herrscher of Man] was inevitably tainted with Li Shubai's color.

The captain and Kiana and the others have become so greedy... Then, as the captain's Valkyrie, Kiana and the others' companions...

Should I become more greedy?

The "self" before her eyes was nothing more than the phantom of Alicia of this world reflected in her heart after her death. If she wanted to obtain the constantly changing coordinates of [Cocoon] in the imaginary space, she must inherit another power of [Origin] from her.

Only by inheriting the [Origin] corresponding to the [Cocoon] of this world can she bring Kiana [Hersher of the End] and Yulandel [Gengen Rider] to the front of the [Cocoon].

But Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] also knew that when she took the [Origin] of this phantom, the Alicia of this world... could be said to have truly disappeared.

Even if the successors of the current civilization era obtained Velvi's back door and the imprint of the Thirteen Heroes, they would not be able to make the phantom of [Alicia] appear before their eyes like she does now.

Is it really okay to let her disappear like this? Just when Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] was thinking this.

"Very leisurely."

A young hand suddenly came from deep in front of Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man], picked up the cup whose tea was already beginning to cool, took a sip without hesitation, squinted, and smiled.

"Do you mind letting me join in on your conversation?"

"Eh? What happened today? Why are there so many visitors?" "Alicea", who had already stood inside, was full of surprise. She first looked at the boy who suddenly appeared at the round table, then put on an expression that looked a little angry, raised her finger and waved it gently, "Although I really want to welcome your visit, I have to remind you that it is very rude for a proper gentleman to use a cup used by a girl without permission."

"Besides, if you also want to inherit the power of [Siyuan], then maybe you will feel a little disappointed."

"Oh?" The boy raised his eyebrows with interest, and turned his gaze from the confused expression of his own Valkyrie to the direction of "Alishia", "Is there a first come first served rule for inheriting the power of the Herrscher?"

"Uh... well..." For some reason, "Alicea" suddenly became a little shy.

"Okay, if you don't want to give me the power of [Origin], then it's up to you." The boy spread his hands indifferently, but just when "Alicia" breathed a sigh of relief, his expression suddenly became weird, "Anyway, the Herrscher can devour other Herrscher cores at will. If you don't want to give me the Origin, then I can just snatch it myself."

"Alicea" stared at the boy who spoke so arrogantly in amazement. His overconfidence... one could even say arrogance, made her speechless, not knowing what to say next. Even the anger that should have risen after being provoked could not be accumulated at all, and she was left with only an extremely strong feeling of speechlessness.

But soon, she was speechless.

Because the boy raised his hand and snapped his fingers crisply.

In an instant, several armed forces with a strong presence appeared around him without warning: the Holy Judgment of Heavenly Fire, the Seven Thunders of Purification, the Ksitigarbha Soul, the Oath of Judah... more than half of the Keys of God, all deployed the highest wartime state in "Alishia's" cognition, silently releasing a breathtaking light.

The expression of "Alisa" froze for a moment. The momentum and power of several divine keys made her, who was originally just a phantom, feel an almost suffocating sense of oppression.

Who is this boy? Why does he possess and release so many divine keys so easily? He calls himself a Herrscher. Could it be that this boy is the Herrscher who stands against humanity in this civilized era?

Just as "Alicea" was racking her brains to think about how to help her other self deal with this sudden powerful enemy

At that moment, a hand wearing a white glove suddenly emerged from the gaps between the divine keys.

——Then, the palm bent the index finger and middle finger, aimed the knuckles at the back of the boy's head, and knocked it down neither lightly nor heavily.

"Don't tease the other me!"

There was a soft sound of knuckles and skull hitting each other.

After being hit on the head, the boy rolled his eyes, spread his hands, and then snapped his fingers a second time.

With a snap of the fingers as a command, all the divine keys that exuded a strong sense of oppression disappeared like phantoms.

After doing all this, the boy turned his head and looked at the angry face of Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man]. He suddenly stretched out his hands in annoyance, then used two fingers to ruthlessly ravage her fair and soft cheeks.

"You're not ashamed to ask me to stop teasing the other you?!"

While squeezing Alicia's [True Self: Herrscher of Humanity] face, the boy cursed with a smile on his face.

"You've grown wings, haven't you? One or two of you don't listen to the captain anymore, right? You took advantage of the captain's inattention to run to the Origin Land and cause trouble for Cocoon, right? Hmm?"

The air in his cheeks suddenly dissipated.

"Mmmmmmm..."

Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man] made an ambiguous sound and squinted her eyes with a little moisture in pain.

"Mmmm--I'm sorry--please forgive me! Captain--!"

"Humph, I'm sure you're not the mastermind."

The boy loosened his fingers, turned his head, glanced at the dumbfounded "Alicea" casually, and then pointed his lips in her direction and said:

"So, what are you going to do with that afterimage over there? If you leave it alone, it should disappear in five minutes at most."

The moment the words fell, Alicia [True Self: Herrscher of Man], who had just been rubbing her face, suddenly widened her eyes and raised her head abruptly, her pink pupils filled with surprise.

"Captain, do you mean... we can take her too...?"

"At least not now." The boy shook his head. "I know what you want to do. I once promised Kevin something similar. However, [grafting the successfully changed past into the existing world] and [simply creating another parallel possibility] are two completely different subjects."

"Of course, if you just want this phantom that reflects your inner self to continue to exist in this world... it's a very simple thing." As he said this, the boy suddenly raised his head to the sky, "Misterlin, you should have heard it!"

Chapter 4: The Will to be Contained (k)

Following the boy's gaze towards the sky, the two fairy ladies raised their heads at the same time.

In the endless star tracks, a white figure floated over. She stopped in front of the three people, then glanced at the boy with a slightly dissatisfied expression.

"You only think of me when you need me. It seems that I am not that important in the captain's mind."

"Don't be so frivolous." The boy rolled his eyes. "I did give Misterine the power to join Hyperion freely, but you and Misterine who helped me build the Stigmata space don't seem to be the same person, right? It's fine if you use other people's rights with a clear conscience, but since you took the initiative to board my pirate ship, I won't let you go easily. Before joining Hyperion, weren't you mentally prepared to be used by me at will?"

"Alicea" blushed slightly.

From their words, it was not difficult to infer the boy's identity. If she guessed correctly, the boy should be the direct superior of her other self [True Self·Herrser], that is, the "Captain of the Hyperion·Li Shubai" as she mentioned.

However, putting aside the fact that he looked so young, Li Shubai's attitude towards his subordinates did not seem very friendly. His style of doing things was even tougher than Kevin's.

This made "Alicea" secretly grumble about the current situation of her other self [True Self, Herrscher of Man].