Their commission was suspicious.

It was precisely because of this idea that Chen Luo was able to persist for three whole years and complete nearly a thousand commissions.

Once you adopt a superior mindset, it's hard for you to get angry.

Although it has a bit of an Ah Q-like mentality of self-deception, Chen Luo's talent awakening progress is undeniable.

"But do you know that the reason you did 1000 commissions and painstakingly awakened your talent is because your father, that alchemist who was proficient in equivalent exchange, fixed the law of equivalent exchange within you?"

"Huh? Really?" Chen Luo really didn't know that.

“Don’t rush. Your father is doing all this for your own good. After all, three years ago your mind wasn’t fully mature. If you don’t go through some trials, it’s hard to say whether you will become an ancestor on the third day after you can use the power of wishes at will,” Pam said.

"Go on..."

"But looking back, it's been a full three years. How many three-year periods does one have in their youth? And you've spent those three years constantly busy, with very few friends. In what should have been the happiest three years of your life, you were the least happy. Are you really willing to accept that?"

"I knew it. You made me feel better beforehand just so I would feel even worse when I was sad." Chen Luo looked at Pam with displeasure.

Thankfully it was Pam; otherwise, if the other person's appearance had been Alicia or Mebius, Chen Luo wouldn't know how he would feel.

The higher you're lifted up, the harder you fall. Every time Pam was about to throw Chen Luo down, she would lift Chen Luo up first.

"So are you really willing to accept this?" Pam continued to ask.

"If I had to put it that way, I would indeed feel a bit resentful, since some people really don't deserve help. But then again, if I had understood the essence of the power of wishes from the beginning, my awakening speed wouldn't have been so slow. Even the smallest wish is still a wish, and once I understand this, there will be a faster way to clear the level."

"But it doesn't matter. I believe my parents will also entrust the world consciousness to watch over me when they leave, so I will only have to work a little harder, not too much," Chen Luo said.

“It has to be admitted, this is true. It’s like when you help an elderly person and they try to scam you, and the next day they kneel at your door. You can be tired, but you can’t be wronged. This is what all parents expect of their children.” Pam nodded.

"That's more like human speech."

"But there must be a pre-planned reason for your open-mindedness."

"I knew it..." Chen Luo was completely impressed by Pam.

You've been hit by a monkey!

You've been hit by a monkey!

You've been hit by a monkey!

"Three years have passed slowly, and you have successfully awakened your talent, encountering your first Pokémon—the Herrscher of Knowledge. With your Pokémon and the Zero Point Bar you drew, you embark on a journey through various worlds. Along this journey, you meet many girls..."

"Wait, why do you have to emphasize that she's a girl?" Chen Luo asked, raising his hand.

“You know it in your heart. In short, you’ve been through a lot and fulfilled many wishes. You’ve always thought that as long as you get the gems, it doesn’t matter whether they give you extra rewards or not. So, do you still hold that view now?” Pam asked.

"If I had to say, it's alright. Anyway, I have the friend's fee to turn these costs into cash. And actually, it doesn't matter if I can't turn them into cash, since I've obtained more precious raw stones, haven't I? And even if I were to go around to a bar now, I could just flirt with any girl and they wouldn't refuse. Doesn't that count as compensation?"

"That's true."

"I bet your next sentence will be something like, 'Your generosity is part of the setup,' right?"

"Congratulations, you've even learned to answer first." Pam nodded without changing her expression.

"..."

You're a human!

“Next, you will face another question. If you had known in advance that Mebius would be coming to the bar a few days before it opened, would you still have opened the door for her? Would you still have been willing to get involved in the previous civilization?” Pam changed the subject.

"Haha, this time you'll have a hard time stumping me. Let me tell you, I just broke through this inner demon, I'm not afraid of your question! The answer is of course yes! Snake is so cute, Ellie is so cute, Gretchen is so cute, why wouldn't I go to the previous civilization?" Chen Luo slammed his hand on the table and said.

"Is it because all the survivors of the former civilization have become wish-seekers, and therefore have a clear mind when facing this matter?" Pam seemed to have anticipated this.

"Of course!"

“But what if, from the very beginning when you came into contact with the previous civilization, you had the opportunity to save it, to separate it from the previous civilization, to prevent it from collapsing, so that everyone could live happily and die happily, and the Thirteen Heroes of the Flame Chaser could live a life as busy as the Eighth Herrscher’s dream, but one that was even happier and more fulfilling?” Pam asked.

"You mean..."

"That's right. Suppose your father hadn't sealed your power of desire using the law of equivalent exchange, and instead released it after you endured three years of hardship, you would be like you are now, able to fulfill any wish simply by spending Primogems. The karma from a mere pre-civilization can be resolved with just 5000 Primogems, you know."

"..."

"The law of equivalent exchange gradually loosens its constraints on the power of wishes as your understanding of those wishes deepens, much like the power of the river god. So, in fact, you could make any wish from the very beginning. Knowing this, you won't resent your father, but will you feel like you haven't accomplished anything?"

"..."

“As I said, because of the way you’re structured, it’s hard for you to have negative emotions, but once you do, it’s not so easy to get rid of them,” Pam said.

"When you witnessed Alicia's fate come to an end, did you feel powerless because you could have saved her and Alicia could have avoided sacrifice?"

"Do you think the resurrection method you prepared for them is something good? Why don't you let them not have to go through so much? They could have avoided dying."

"As the sole observer of the previous civilization, you accomplished nothing! You merely watched history relentlessly advance!"

"As a transmigrator, you are utterly incompetent! You even have the power, yet you are unwilling to make any changes!"

"So in your heart, the current civilization is more important than the previous civilization. Is that right? In order to prevent the people of the current civilization from disappearing due to the passage of time, you are willing to watch the previous civilization pass away?"

Pam's voice kept ringing in Chen Luo's ears.

Chen Luo originally thought that after traversing 55,000 years of history, he would be able to completely untangle his inner knot, but he found that it was untied but not completely untied.

This is no longer a matter of inner demons; Chen Luo has already done a good enough job.

But now it has become a knot in my heart, or rather, a mental tribulation.

A knot in your heart doesn't look at what you've accomplished; it only looks at what you haven't accomplished.

“Alice…” Chen Luo recalled Alice’s passing.

"I'm here." The girl's laughter rang in my ears.

"Ugh?"

"Is Luo Luo calling me?" A girl stretched out her arms behind Chen Luo and hugged him, resting her chin on Chen Luo's shoulder. Her voice rang clearly in Chen Luo's ears.

"???" Chen Luo was very surprised.

Then, subconsciously, he looked at Pam on the other side.

“Don’t look at me. This space really can’t bring any abilities or things in, because it’s deep within your heart. But the gift of affection isn’t an item or an ability; its essence is actually the girl’s feelings… which is also the power of the heart,” Pam said.

"Affection-boosting gifts..."

[Worry and Companionship]: When you are sad and confused, little Alicia will come out to comfort you.

(Alicia will always be by your side)

This is the effect of the favorability gift that Chen Luo received from Alicia.

“I like the word ‘girl’s feelings.’ But I don’t like you. You keep talking about Lolo!” Alicia nuzzled Chen Luo’s face before looking at Pam across from her.

"It doesn't matter, I'm just going through a trial."

"As expected, Lolo, you and Vervi have always been the same type of person, both of you like to blame yourself for all the mistakes. But have you ever thought about this? If you could really achieve everything with just a wish, what would happen to me? What would happen to arrogant Vervi? Without you, I might only lose a beloved person, but arrogant Vervi would lose her life, wouldn't she?"

“Lolo, you never need to belittle yourself, because you have really done enough. Everyone stands at the crossroads of fate. Once you make a choice, you can’t change it, and even if you do, you may not be able to have a better tomorrow.”

“I know, Lolo, you’ve always wanted us to live the life we ​​want. You think the Thirteen Heroes are all heroes and deserve a fitting ending, but you never ask for our opinions.”

"That was indeed the ending we hoped for, but it's not the ending we want now. Although we have some regrets about everything now, we have never complained."

"Believe in yourself, Lolo. If anyone had to choose, they wouldn't choose the fate of not meeting you."

“…I know, thank you, Ellie.” Chen Luo held Ellie’s hand, which was pounding on his chest, and nodded gently.

“It seems you’ve figured it out,” Pam said slowly.

"If even the people involved don't mind, why should I? Think about it carefully. If we had really separated the pre-civilization from the present civilization back then, allowing them to live in a future without collapse, they would have been happy, but I would have been all alone. It doesn't make sense, does it?"

"No, you won't be all alone. There are plenty of people in bars who like you."

"That's basically the gist of it. You can't always sacrifice yourself for others, right? And I've already done enough. I should take a break, right? Why do I have to be so tired?" Chen Luo complained.

"That's right, you have a great mindset. It's no wonder it was designed from the very beginning."

"Wow, Lolo, Pam is so mean!" Alicia hugged Chen Luo tightly.

"That was really too much. Don't be angry, don't be angry, mua." Chen Luo kissed Alicia's cheek.

“This isn’t the place for you two to show off your love. Now that you’ve let go of even the last negative emotion, it’s time for the most important part.” Pam jumped off the chair.

"Oh, an important part?" Chen Luo stood up, the table and chairs disappeared, and Alicia transformed back into her tiny form, sitting in the center of the crystal flower.

“Yes, the previous conversations only touched on your past, but now we’re going to talk about your future.” Pam nodded.

"Then ask away."

"Are you really ready to take on the power of desire?" Pam asked seriously.

"It's done."

"Really? You should know that if you maintain the status quo, you will still be the number one person below the Transcendent level. You have parents who are Transcendent beings, and you can do whatever you want in the Dimensional Sea."

"But when you take on the power of your desires and transcend them, your character means you are responsible not only for the Honkai Impact 3rd world, but for the entire Dimensional Ocean."

"Saying I'm responsible is a bit of an exaggeration, isn't it? Although I do tend to worry a bit too much," Chen Luo said.

"Well, then stop worrying. Haven't you always been hoping for a comfortable life with modest wealth? Haven't you wanted to become a rich second-generation heir and inherit billions? Once you become a transcendent being, you will no longer be an ordinary person. The shackles imposed on you by the blessings of those transcendent beings will be severed one by one. Are you ready to embrace your new self?"

“I have confidence in myself and feel that my personality shouldn’t change,” Chen Luo said.

Because personality is formed by past experiences and memories.

"No matter how wonderful your ideas are, even after becoming a transcendent being, you may still find yourself walking towards loneliness amidst the company of others throughout endless years. Are you prepared to walk this path alone?"

"I didn't do well, so I'm prepared to have everyone walk with me through this."

“Really? Then are you prepared to bear the wishes of the entire Dimensional Sea? When you transcend, your wish-granting crystal will also collect all the wishes of the entire Dimensional Sea. I don’t think you would ignore those wishes made when you are in deep despair. That would be exhausting. It would also leave you no time to spend with the people around you,” Pam said again.

"It doesn't matter, I will leave it to the wish-seekers. I will not take all the wishes upon myself, but will sow the seeds of wishes and let them take root, sprout, bear fruit, and bloom into the most beautiful flowers!"

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. I understand this principle."

“Excellent answer. The world is indeed a giant Wendy.” Pam seemed quite satisfied with Chen Luo’s answer.

"So... I passed?" Chen Luo looked at Pam suspiciously.

“No, there’s one last thing.” Pam became even more serious.

"Please speak."

Do you...have your own wishes?

Just as Chen Luo was bracing himself for Pam's hurtful words, Pam's next words left him stunned.

"Doesn't transcendence count?" Chen Luo hesitated for a moment before asking back.

“This is just a wish you’ve imposed on yourself. Wishes need motivation, and you don’t have the motivation to become a transcendent being, so it doesn’t count. What I’m asking is, do you have a genuine wish that you want to come true?” Pam shook her head.

"..."

Looking back on his journey, Chen Luo realized that he hadn't really had any particularly strong desires.

Becoming a transcendent being is a good thing, but Chen Luo doesn't know how good it is because he's still young.

And as Pam said, whether or not one becomes a transcendent being has little impact.

Chen Luo simply didn't have enough motivation to pursue this wish.

"Wish..." Chen Luo had endured all of Pam's hurtful words, and the confusion caused by his special circumstances did not affect him much. However, when faced with this simplest question, Chen Luo found it difficult to utter a word.

Alicia sat in the center of the crystal flower, blinked, and didn't dare to speak.

Perhaps because Chen Luo was no longer confused, the power of the favor gift seemed to have stopped persisting, and Alicia, along with the crystal flower, disappeared into this space.

Pam also disappeared, leaving only Chen Luo and a mirror in front of him in this space.

"My wish..." Chen Luo's fingers touched the mirror, quietly looking at his reflection.

All the wishes that Chen Luo had fulfilled in his life flashed before his eyes.

Alicia wants to build a paradise, Padma just wants to take a quiet nap, Mei just wants to live an ordinary life, Kiana just wants to eat and sleep, Bronya wants to see Seele, Bronya Rand wants to rebuild Berlberg, Sunday wants to build an orderly paradise where everyone can live with dignity, Najenda from Akame ga Kill! wants to make the lives of the people of the Empire better, and Megumi Kato wants to make her presence more noticeable...

Ordinary people have ordinary wishes, great people have great wishes...

Chen Luo seems to have always been on the path of fulfilling other people's wishes, but has never thought about what his own wish is.

"If I had to make a wish..." Chen Luo began slowly.

"I hope that everyone who strives to live and pursues happiness will say thank you to me after their wishes are fulfilled."

Because Chen Luo had witnessed far too many lives where hope was born from despair.

What they ask for is often nothing more than the smallest of wishes.