Arknights, but keeping Terra in captivity

Turbid-heart Skadi, who also enjoys the hive-like collective thinking, naturally knows the current reaction of the Haisi group.

But Skadi, the turbid-hearted one, didn't care. She simply stared at the giant emitting a dazzling white light, tilted her head, and asked, "Are you... God?"

But the God responded to her like this: "God is dead."

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“God is dead.”

Nietzsche said.

You start by saying "God", I dare not respond to you, feudal superstition warning.

but...

Chen Ran looked at the Zhuoxin Skadi in his hand, his expression still a little subtle.

Because he just realized it now, it's about 10 centimeters, about the size of a can of Coke...isn't this a figure?

"Has the figurine become a spirit?"

Perhaps because he was worried that if he used a little force, he would crush this turbid-hearted Skadi to death, so he moved gently.

Or perhaps it was because he subconsciously compared it with the hard figurine, so Chen Ran always felt that the Turbid Heart Skadi in his hand was soft to the touch.

Oh, the case is solved. The thumb was pressed on the belly of Skadi Zhuoxin.

Chen Ran took one last look at the marble-sized planet model. After confirming that Hai Si had no intention of rushing out to snatch anyone away, Chen Ran gradually loosened his fingertips.

Because no matter how small this little thing is, it is still a sea creature, a being that has swallowed up an entire planet. If it goes crazy...

But Zhuoxin Skadi did not run away. She just sat obediently in Chen Ran's palm, as if waiting for the reply from the god Chen Ran.

"I'm sorry, but I'm not a god. I'm just an ordinary person with a little money."

Chen Ran did not choose to lie, but told the truth.

But when Zhuoxin Skadi heard this, she first turned her head to look at the planet model, and then looked at Chen Ran who could play with the planet model as a marble.

Although there is a hint of naiveté in the clear eyes of Skadi Zhuoxin, she is really not stupid.

Then Chen Ran saw Zhuoxin Skadi floating up gently from the palm of his hand, looking around as if curious about everything.

Seeing that this Turbid Heart Skadi could float and her ability had not disappeared, Chen Ran felt a little relieved that he had not taken a peek before to see if this action figure was realistic.

But soon, Skadi with a turbid heart floated to the wide-open door, and then, as if she had hit invisible glass, she screamed in pain and fell from mid-air.

Fortunately, Chen Ran had been following her, so he reached out in time and caught her.

"God's evil taste..." At this time, Skadi muttered to herself, "I thought there was an even wider ocean outside, but I didn't expect it to be God's fish tank."

"Now I'm a little curious about what my living room looks like in your eyes."

Chen Ran picked up the figurine-sized Skadi with one hand, just like she was picking up a pitiful little kitten.

Zhuoxin Skadi didn't struggle, but just looked at him with eyes that looked as if she had been deceived.

"Is your character... not consistent with what I remember?"

Chen Ran took a closer look, then remembered that according to the setting, Skadi had a natural affinity for the Doctor. Perhaps it was because the Doctor was from a previous civilization? A pure-blooded human?

And Chen Ran himself is also a human being, so why is this turbid-hearted Skadi so well-behaved?

I don't remember clearly.

So Chen Ran carried Zhuoxin Skadi to the desk, turned on his computer, and continued while looking up Wikipedia, "A wider ocean? There are oceans, but they're too far away. Even a private jet would require a flight permit. But as for fish tanks, I do have them too. Do you want one?"

Having said that, Chen Ran had already picked up the phone and gave the order.

Soon, a fish tank large enough for Skadi to swim freely in was placed next to the table.

Needless to say, Zhuoxin Skadi, who was born with a love for water, floated over when he saw the fish tank... or the water in the tank. He took off his shoes and socks, probed a few times with his toes, and then plunged into the water with a splash.

After dancing in the water for a few times, Zhuoxin Skadi looked up and saw the god Chen Ran standing in front of the fish tank with a small biscuit in his hand.

"I feel like I have a hamster. Do you want some cookies? I can't think of anything to feed you right now."

After all, in Chen Ran's impression, Hai Si seems to eat everything.

Zhuoxin Skadi had no idea what Chen Ran was thinking. She just stretched out her little hand and took the "little cookie" that was half the size of her body.

After taking a small bite and successfully causing some damage to the biscuit's skin, Zhuo Xin Skadi looked at Chen Ran, then at the biscuit in her hand:

"God is a kind-hearted being."

The moment Zhuoxin Skadi had such an impression of Chen Ran, the entire Haisi group reached this point of view through the hive cluster thinking.

"You have captured Skadi and imprisoned her in your fish tank, intending to keep her as one of your collections."

"Your Morality -1"

"But since you have no morals, I'll owe you money first."

"You have obtained the ornamental fish: Skadi (Red Version)"

Chen Ran: “?”

The moment Zhuoxin Skadi took the cookie, the translucent pop-up box like a game prompt suddenly appeared in front of Chen Ran.

Chen Ran was just wondering if this thing could really be his cheat system, but when he saw the words on it clearly, he couldn't help but feel dizzy.

But before Chen Ran could say anything more, the translucent pop-up box began to flash again:

"Through your skillful eloquence in coaxing the little girl, you successfully gained Skadi's favorability +1."

"Skadi (Red Version) shared a pose with you."

"You have obtained: Hive Collective Mind (Haisi Version)"

"Through the Hive Mind (Haisi Version), you gain new abilities:"

Breathing with gills

Chen Ran: “…”

Can I return it?

003. Skadi the Trapped: Who isn’t a little killer whale who just eats and waits to die?

"call..."

Chen Ran wiped his face with a towel.

"Confirmed. The so-called new ability means you can breathe underwater, or... maybe you took a bottle of permanent water breathing potion?"

"But the question is, why does this pop-up use the phrase 'breathing through gills'?"

Could it be that the so-called sharing posture of Turbid Heart Skadi is actually throwing all of Hai Si's abilities into a card pool?

And what I call gaining new abilities is just randomly drawing one from this card pool?

After all, the next thing after "breathing with gills" is "breathing with lungs"...

What kind of dog food is polluting the card pool?

"Or is this pop-up actually a meme? A meme of Merlin from FGO?"

But doesn’t this mean I’m despicable?

It's impossible. I am a law-abiding young man who has no contact with gambling or drugs.

Chen Ran has now confirmed that this translucent pop-up box that has been flashing there is his cheat system... Well, probably.

There was no way around it. The first thing he saw was "breathing through gills", which made Chen Ran feel that this thing was not very reliable.

“But what we have to do next is very clear.”

First, we need to figure out how this planet model came to life.

Secondly, since I can revive one planet model, can I revive a second one? And since this is the Haisi worldline of destruction, can I spawn a normal worldline?

Third, if the ability you obtain is really one randomly drawn from the Haisi card pool, you have to find a way to use up all the cards in the pool.

After determining the target, Chen Ran turned his head and looked at the Turbid Heart Skadi, who was only the size of a figurine.

After all, the planet model had been there for a long time without any movement, but Skadi Zhuoxin... was holding her little biscuit and swimming on her back in the fish tank, just about to blow some bubbles for fun.

"What's wrong?" Chen Ran walked forward and poked Zhuo Xin Skadi's belly with his fingertips. "You look like an emo. Are you dissatisfied with your current living environment?"

After saying that, Chen Ran poked Zhuoxin Skadi's belly again.

Because you know what, it feels pretty good.

"Sir God."

Turbid Skadi wasn't annoyed, but simply looked at them with an ethereal gaze: "You are generous, and the water is warm, but... in your eyes, Lord God, what is the meaning of the existence of a large group?"

Turbid Skadi... no, or rather, one of the four newborns, representing and in charge of Ishamara, who has the power of "migration", all she does is expand the territory and plunder resources.

Everything is for the continuation of the group.

This is also the reason why, after conquering the entire Terra, Skadi chose to ascend to the starry sky, for larger territory and more resources.

But ascension is just a scam. The entire universe is the playground of the Lord God. Both she and Hai Si are just playthings in the hands of the Lord God.

When she ascended, the Lord God caught her like a little hamster, gave her water that was as warm as a mother's embrace, and gave her enough food for a full meal.

Charity? Reward? Or simply for fun?

Zhuoxin Skadi didn't understand.

She doesn't have human thinking, nor will she fall into emo.

Zhuoxin Skadi was just wondering, she had been carrying out the order "everything is for the continuation of the large group", but suddenly found that this order no longer had any meaning, what should she do?

It is a pure human-machine thing.

Then, Skadi felt that the God was rubbing her little head with his fingertips again.

Raising her head, Skadi Zhuoxin looked at the god who was emitting warm white light, and seemed to show pity.

But Chen Ran was actually pitying himself.

Because the so-called hive cluster thinking (Haisi version) showed its effectiveness at this moment.

"Skadi: The order has been carried out. What next?"

"Skati: Please give the order."

Everything that Skadi, the turbid-hearted one was thinking about, was transmitted into Chen Ran's mind through cluster thinking.

If it was just her thoughts, it would be fine, but after the turbid-hearted Skadi said this—

The tens of thousands of Haisi groups behind them also followed suit like a tape recorder, constantly repeating "What's next? What's next? What's next?"

Chen Ran: “?”

Can this thing be turned off?

I always feel my head buzzing.

"You couldn't stand the stupid group members' parroting behavior, so you decided to use your privilege as the dog group owner."

"You have activated the Great Silence (everyone is mute)"

"The world has suddenly become peaceful. Now only you and the management can speak freely."

The translucent pop-up window flashed in front of Chen Ran's eyes at just the right moment.

Then the Hai Si group, who had been repeating along, suddenly fell silent.

Chen Ran: “…”

Did you scold me too?

Forget it, this pop-up window is at least reliable for once.

Chen Ran shook his ears, then looked at the turbid-hearted Skadi who was swimming on her back, and said, "Everything is for the continuation of the group, right? Then what is the purpose of the continuation of the group?"

"To survive." Skadi Zhuoxin replied truthfully.

"What does survival mean then? Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation? Having enough to eat and drink?"