Manager, give me a membership card too!

The latter was the fleet that Rorschach had sent out in advance to plunder the relics of the Old World.

Besides the most important factor of population, advanced technology, cultural heritage, artworks, and complete sets of light and heavy industrial equipment are all among Rorschach's targets.

He intends to restart human civilization, but he doesn't intend to make them start learning how to make fire from scratch again; that would be too slow.

Science and technology are the primary productive forces.

Luo Xia has carefully preserved the industrial systems of various metropolitan areas around the world. The system space made a great contribution in this operation. Without it, many troublesome things would probably be buried deep under the sea like those ruins.

The reason Rorschach left behind human seeds in other places was so that future human civilizations could flourish and develop in a diverse and vibrant way.

A single voice cannot bring progress. In the unknown future, Yggdrasil will absorb the excess seawater on Earth, allowing land to reappear before everyone. At that time, human civilization will surely flourish again, once more occupying the entire world and blossoming into a splendid and magnificent civilization.

Will we repeat the same mistakes and give birth to a filthy and evil flower, or will we forge a new path of brilliance and relentless struggle?

Luo Xia didn't know, but he looked forward to it, anticipating the day when those humans would reappear before him. He imagined it would be a legendary story that would amaze even him.

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Organizing scientific data, settling humans who have come to Midgard from all over the world, and preparing for the ascension ceremonies of the newly arrived children—Chaldea has been exceptionally busy for the past month, with everyone looking like they're in a hurry.

Fortunately, all those who underwent sanctification possessed at least the quality of 'kindness' and did not cause any trouble during the initial chaos, and people's lives gradually returned to normal.

Today, approximately thirty million people live in the land of Midgard, near the World Tree Yggdrasil, and the leadership of these people has been entrusted to the Holy Emperor by Rorschach.

Just as promised, Rorschach gave her the opportunity to realize her ambitions, allowing her to govern according to her own ideals and build her own ideal state. Now, with the Holy Emperor backed by Chaldea, she no longer needs to worry about her decrees being misinterpreted.

For some reason, the Holy Emperor did not resign from her position as a teacher, and would still travel to Asgard, located above Yggdrasil, to teach the Valkyries whenever she had free time. In her words, this was a relaxing exercise for her, relieving the fatigue from official duties.

"I feel quite bad that Miss Holy Emperor substituted for my class this time. I'll treat her to a meal sometime later. I've recently invented a new dish."

Thinking about when to let the Holy Emperor taste her new 'research' of shochu (black cup) cuisine, Sumire Muroto, who had already arrived at school, looked up and saw the Holy Emperor, dressed in a pure white evening dress, standing outside a classroom with an expression full of amazement.

Curious, Muroto Sumire stepped forward and stood behind the Emperor to peek into the classroom. Inside, a man with a small mustache, dressed in a bright red suit, was enthusiastically explaining something. A dozen or so children below were listening attentively, occasionally raising their hands to ask questions about their doubts and questions.

"Your Majesty, who is that?"

The familiar voice from behind brought the Holy Emperor back to her senses. She turned around, glanced at Sumire Muroto behind her, and said with a smile:

"That's Lord Odin's friend, invited by Lord Odin to visit the school."

"A visit? Then why is he lecturing from the podium?"

"I don't know the specifics either; the class had already started when I arrived."

In the bright, clean classroom, Luo Xia stood in a corner of the room with a smile on his face, watching the man on the podium who was talking enthusiastically, and nodded to himself.

Indeed, calling him over was the right choice.

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I saw the Scarecrow once today, with a 25% chance of failure, and I promptly failed – it was unbearable. This time, the Red Knife Guy wasn't as effective; the old one was much more satisfying, one slash and one kill.

Chapter 143 The Birth of Chaldea (4200+ words)

Chapter 143 The Birth of Chaldea (4200+ words)

A cool breeze rustled through the lush canopy of the trees. Two men, one tall and one short, stood on a makeshift platform, gazing at the boundless sea beyond, their emotions seemingly calm and undisturbed.

"What do you think of those kids, Tony?"

Relaxing and leaning against the railing, Luo Xia stretched lazily, loosening his stiff body.

He was only so at ease with Tony Stark; their friendship had gradually built up over countless midnight parties. Rorschach didn't need to pretend anymore with him; it was too exhausting.

“Very good, they are all excellent prospects. Even with completely unfamiliar knowledge, as long as I explain it in detail, they will quickly grasp the general idea. Where did you find these gifted young girls? One or two is fine, after all, there is no shortage of rare 'black swans' among humans. But dozens of them is too much. It makes me wonder if you are conducting some kind of forbidden human experimentation.”

"You guessed right, Tony. These children did indeed undergo human experimentation..."

Turning around, I looked down at a small square under the tree canopy, where countless little girls in cute school uniforms were gathered in twos and threes, chatting and laughing as they carried out some activities.

"Remember the gastroenteritis I told you about last time? You've always wanted to come and see this world, but I refused because I was worried about your health. Now that you've seen it, what are your thoughts?"

"You mean... this is the world you told me about?! Those children, those children infected with Gastrea?!"

Tony Stark looked somewhat surprised. He raised his left hand, revealing a luxurious-looking watch on his wrist. It was a makeshift detection device, disguised to detect harmful substances like radiation and viruses, alerting him to take precautions. But now...

"Didn't you say that every breath of air and every inch of land in this world contains gastroenteritis? How come I haven't detected any?"

“That’s because you’re standing inside Yggdrasil’s barrier. There’s no virus here, otherwise I wouldn’t have called you over. But over there…” Rorschach pointed to the boundless sea beyond their sight and said to Tony Stark beside him, “it’s teeming with that terrifying virus.”

"Is...that so?"

“I originally wanted to completely purify this world and restore it to normal, but Gastrea has invaded everything in this world—the air, the water, the land, the plants, and even the animals. Everything carries Gastrea, even if the amount is extremely small. But existence is existence. Gastrea has become an inseparable part of the natural world.”

Looking at the ugly sea monster that suddenly leaped out of the sea and swallowed a strange bird, Rorschach's gaze was full of solemnity.

“I used to think I was very strong. I could destroy a city in an instant, crush a country single-handedly. Give me time, and I could even destroy the world, and there are more than one way to do it. But even someone like me can't completely eliminate a tiny gastrovirus unless I wipe it out along with the world.”

"This made me realize my shortcomings, and that even I have things I'm not good at."

"If you have flaws, you have to work to make them up and become perfect again. I'm not the type to sit idly by and wait to die. This gastrovirus doesn't threaten me or my family, but what about next time? And the time after that? What if a problem arises that even I can't handle, or an enemy that even I can't defeat? What should I do then? Surrender without a fight?"

A resolute look appeared on Rorschach's face, and he said firmly:

"No, absolutely not, I will never allow that to happen. Therefore, I need allies, allies who can make up for my shortcomings, allies I can entrust my back to, allies who will fight alongside me!"

The tall man stared straight ahead, making Tony Stark, who was sitting opposite him, scratch his cheek awkwardly and tentatively ask:

You mean...me?

"Yes, it's you."

Luo Xia nodded firmly, his words carrying no hint of a joke.

"But aren't you an inspector under the 'Fenis Chaldea,' the human survival guarantee organization affiliated with the multi-world integration organization 'TYPE-MOON'? Why would you need my help?"

Tony looked at the man in front of him with a strange expression, mimicking Rorschach's tone and gestures when he spoke. Judging from the ease with which he performed, that first meeting must have left a very deep impression on him.

Rorschach closed his eyes briefly and remained silent for a moment. Then he suddenly opened his eyes, looked directly at Tony in front of him, and spoke frankly:

"Because I am the only member of the Humanity Preservation Organization 'Phines Chaldea'."

Tony frowned, realizing that things were not so simple, but he did not voice his doubts. Instead, he calmly waited for Rorschach to continue.

He and Luo Xia had known each other for quite some time, and had helped each other a lot, gradually becoming good friends. He believed Luo Xia would give him a reasonable explanation, because he knew Luo Xia was a good person.

"Our Chaldea is an organization founded on the principle of 'preserving human civilizations in the multiverse and continuing the existence of pan-human history'."

"Our Chaldea brings together the most outstanding talents carefully selected from various civilizations, worlds, and universes. It is an organization that gathers the top talents in all fields, regardless of whether it is magic or science."

"Everything is for the better continuation of human civilization."

Rorschach repeated what he had said to Tony, then gave a completely different ending.

"These words represent my goal and my ideal. I want to create my own 'Chaldea' to change those destined tragedies and save those pitiful fates."

“But one person can’t do this alone. I need help, I need allies, I need like-minded comrades to complete those seemingly impossible tasks with me, and to reverse those imperfect futures together.”

“I am the creator of Chaldea, and also 'her' first member.”

Rorschach slightly raised his right hand and extended it to the silent Tony Stark, a sincere smile on his face, and said, "I want to invite you to become the second person, Tony. Become a member of my 'Chaldea' and fight alongside me!"

Looking at the broad, warm hand extended in front of him, Tony Stark didn't immediately respond. After a moment of silence, he asked Rorschach a question:

"You could have kept it from me forever, so what made you choose to reveal the truth to me?"

Rorschach's smile remained unchanged, and he answered without hesitation:

“Because when we first met, we were just strangers. Although I knew about ‘Tony Stark’ from other places, I couldn’t be 100% sure that the ‘real’ Tony Stark and the Tony Stark in my ‘impression’ were the same person. At that time, I didn’t trust you, so I needed to pretend.”

Tony Stark nodded slightly, agreeing with Rorschach's statement, because this was the choice a normal person should have. Just like himself, he hadn't completely believed Rorschach's words at first, and had been looking for opportunities to test Rorschach's true intentions and bottom line.

"But after spending so much time together, I've come to know what kind of person 'Tony Stark' really is from all aspects, and we've gradually become friends."

“I can hide the truth from strangers because it’s a necessary means of self-protection. But I can’t hide the truth from my friends because it’s unfair, especially when you already trust me completely.”

"That's why I've decided to be completely honest with you. And I formally invite you to join my cause, to build our 'Chaldea' together, so that it can truly become a gathering of the most outstanding elites from various civilizations, worlds, and universes. To form a powerful force that transcends the multiverse, and to use this force to protect the future that belongs to 'humanity'!"

Luo Xia had never been able to find his purpose, nor did he have an ideal to strive for. Since his transmigration, he had been living a life of drifting along, only doing what he could within the scope of what he could see.

However, after a series of events in the Black Bullet World, Rorschach seems to have found the goals and ideals he wants to seriously pursue in the future.

That is to use one's own methods to change the world that should suffer misfortune, to save innocent souls, and to reverse tragic fates.

Rorschach didn't have that power or that ability before. But now, he does.

The lives of Aihara Enju and Chizu Natsuyo are proof of Rorschach's success, a testament to his worth in coming to this world. Honestly, this act of making others smile with happiness is a little addictive.

Tony Stark pursed his lips slightly, his face expressionless, and continued to ask, "Then what about my future, about the future of my world, is it true or false?"

“I have nothing to hide from you except Chaldea. Everything I’ve told you about the future of your world is the truth.”

"Is that so...?"

Tony Stark narrowed his eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly said, "I can join you, but you must agree to one condition."

Luo Xia's expression froze for a moment, and he subconsciously asked, "What are the conditions?"

"Three months from now, I will be having my wedding with Pepper in Bali, and you will be my best man."

Tony's tone was serious and his expression was earnest; he wasn't joking at all.

"Me, the best man?"

Luo Xia looked stunned. He had imagined countless possibilities, but he never thought things would develop in this direction.

“Oh, come on, buddy. You know how awful I used to be. Besides you, I only have two true friends in my life. It would be so embarrassing if Pepper invited bridesmaids but I didn’t have enough groomsmen. We’re friends, you’re not going to just stand by and do nothing, are you?”

Looking at Tony, who was sitting in front of him with a worried expression and rambling on about how to make the wedding grand, Rorschach paused for a moment, then put on a genuinely relaxed smile.

My choice was definitely right...

"Don't worry, Tony, I'll take care of this!"

“Really? That’s a huge help, Rorschach. You have no idea how difficult it was for me to invite Happy the other day. That guy kept thinking he shouldn’t attend such a grand ceremony, and it took me ages to convince him. He’s a friend of mine, Tony Stark, there’s no place in this world he can’t go!”

"Maybe you should try promoting him; that might boost Happy's confidence."

"Great idea! I'll inform the HR department when I get back today."

"Also, Tony, don't go to Bali for your wedding. How about my Yuktrahiel? It's a unique landscape in the whole world. Isn't it more interesting than Bali?"

“Yes, that’s right. My wedding, Tony Stark’s wedding, should be one-of-a-kind. Bali is a bit too cliché. This place is like paradise, and it’s sure to surprise Pepper.”

"I happen to know a great chef. I'll take you to try some later. If you're satisfied, let him be the head chef for the wedding."

"Oh? Even you, Rorschach, praised this chef. I'd like to see for myself."

High in the treetops, reaching into the clouds, two men were excitedly discussing and planning their grand wedding three months from now. In their excitement, they even pulled out a tablet and started setting it up, creating a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere.

As for the invitation Rorschach extended earlier? Wasn't the answer to that already decided from the beginning?

As the two were talking, Rorschach seemed to remember something. Suddenly, he turned mysteriously to Tony beside him and said:

"By the way, Tony, didn't you just ask me if there was anything I was hiding from you? I've been thinking about it, and it seems there is indeed something I forgot to tell you."

"As for wine, I think Château Haut-Brion in Bordeaux is good. I know their owner and should be able to get a good batch."

Tony Stark, who was writing and drawing on his tablet computer with his head down, muttered something unconsciously, and then paused for a moment before realizing what Rorschach had said.

"Are you hiding something from me? Have you found a new girlfriend?"

In a good mood, the young master made a joke, not believing that Luo Xia would hide anything important. So, while casually responding to the shop manager, he continued to lower his head, considering which tailoring workshop would be best for his suit.

Is it Italian? Or French?

But the next second, the young master's expression froze, and he almost dropped the tablet in his hand. Because he heard a sound he thought he would never hear again.

“Stark”.

A simple greeting sent Tony trembling all over. He slowly turned around, his face filled with disbelief, and called out the name that had changed his life:

"Ethan?!?"

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The next chapter is already 2500 words long, it's hard to split, I'll post them all together when I finish writing them. PY Time: *Problem Children's Two-Dimensional World* Synopsis: After successfully transmigrating, Ryougi Karma finds himself in the world of *Problem Children Are Coming from Another World?* Fortunately, he doesn't directly enter the chaotic world of the Little Garden, but is reborn in one of the three-dimensional parallel worlds attached to the Little Garden. Abandoned by his parents from a young age, he endlessly cycles between welfare facilities and foster parents, welfare facilities, and foster parents, until he is accepted by "CANARIA Foster Home." Ryougi Karma discovers that the director is Kanaria, and one of the children in the facility is named Sakamaki Izayoi. After Kanaria's death, Ryougi Karma begins his adventures in different two-dimensional worlds in pursuit of power.

Chapter 144 The Three Families' Countermeasures (3000+ words)

Chapter 144 The Three Families' Countermeasures (3000+ words)

More than a month ago, at the Tohsaka residence in Fuyuki City (continued from Chapter 69)