Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

Unexpectedly, Ye could recite all of them. For a moment, people were extremely shocked and sad.

It was like the illusion of molten iron flowing into blood. For a moment, people felt that those names seemed to come alive, and their souls turned into heavy beliefs and continued to flow in their bodies.

Ye: "Compared to the living, the souls of the dead are the real Magnus.

Finally - I hope you don't forget these names, but also remember one thing...

Never lose your nobility."

And the faint words of the night, which seemed to be engraved in people's hearts, also became the most sacred commandment in these people's minds at this moment.

Is it sublime?

Recalling the scene of roaring and defending his own dignity, it was as if he had lived for the first time in his life. Everyone understood something in his heart, and finally his eyes became firm.

"We understand."

"Your will!"

"No, it's our common will!"

After a short rest, the nine survivors continued on their way, intending to walk back to Rome.

However - the team soon suffered a new blow.

It was not a man-made disaster, nor a natural disaster, but the loss of physical strength caused by hunger and the physical weakness caused by inflammation of the wound.

Initially, three people could not make it through the first day and lost their breath forever in the middle of the night.

When they were afraid that death was about to come and take away their souls.

Someone burst into tears——The last words before dying were——

'I'm not afraid of dying on that battlefield, I think at least I'll still be a hero.

Even the most difficult 25km Ebro River was crossed, but he died in vain on the way back.'

If a person leaves this world naked with nothing at the beginning, perhaps it would not be so painful.

In the joy of gaining glory, he was on the verge of death before he could enjoy the cheers of countless Roman citizens or the name of a hero.

The pain of getting something and then dying from disease or hunger is even more painful to the soul.

Not long ago, everyone was laughing and talking, and everyone's face showed the joy of having a new life.

Their bright smiles after surviving the disaster and their eyes full of anticipation for the future seem to be still vivid in my mind.

however--

When the night thought the soldiers thought so.

But the other party covered his face and cried, and said words that Ye would never forget for a long time.

What he was most worried about was letting Magnus in their minds go forward alone.

On that dark night, when the 39 people took the oath, they were determined to survive, follow the night back to Rome alive, become the sword in his hand, and change this already diseased motherland.

however--

Now they are exhausted and have no energy to contribute to the night.

As if everyone knew that their life was coming to an end, they were eager to rush to the nearest town or village to get food, fresh water and medicine.

however--

Dragging their bodies that were already at the limit, the group's progress was very slow.

Ye, who had no medical skills, was ultimately unable to save their lives.

The few remaining people along the way died of hunger, thirst, or succumbed to disease and died forever on Roman soil.

They all had a sense of unwillingness in their hearts until they died——

It is impossible not to follow the scene we saw at night, the day Rome was liberated, when countless civilians and soldiers cheered loudly on the streets covered with flowers.

They thought they had already learned to become numb and tolerant of this terrible world and would not expect it to have a future even for a day.

But the night gave them the same ideal——

Perhaps Ye at that time just wanted to inspire their will to fight, to let them raise their strong desire to survive and fight together with him.

However, everyone really chose to believe that Ye was someone who could change everything.

The reason why the figure of a hero makes people yearn for, admire and pursue him is because of his power, which is strong enough to make people see the impossible become possible.

The miracle that makes the flower of ideal bloom may be hidden in the infinite possibilities!

When we finally saw the town...

At this time, the only people alive were Ye, Gracchus, and Karl.

But when they saw the town, no one showed any joy.

Carl's lips were extremely cracked and trembling...

"If I could have come here ten minutes earlier..." he murmured. Not long ago, a brother of his died on his back due to inflammation, rotting and worms in the wound. He was in so much pain that he could not survive.

In the end, the other party was constantly calling out his companion’s name, shouting for water, and begging his companion to save him.

However, a life much younger than himself fell into eternal sleep before him.

The time difference was only ten minutes. If they could have brought the wounded here ten minutes earlier.

This unruly old soldier suddenly knelt down, tears of unwillingness in his eyes.

At this moment, Gracchus seemed to have a fire burning in his heart. He opened his mouth wide and trembled so much that he could not speak.

If they hadn't wanted to take him back to Rome, those people wouldn't have swum across the 25-kilometer-long river with him despite their serious injuries.

He owed everyone his life.

And none of these people said a word of complaint against him before they died, but instead they all confessed their mistakes at the end.

Instruct the remaining survivors to protect Gracchus.

He is the hope for countless Roman soldiers to regain new life and justice in the future.

People believe and trust themselves so much——

If there really are gods in this world...

Tiberius prayed that before he finally burned up, he would be willing to sacrifice his life in exchange for the eternal and peaceful rest of his warriors.

May the pain in their souls be soothed, and may they never suffer unfair treatment again in the other world (the underworld).

Night: "Let's go...

To complete what we are supposed to do.”

For those who are alive, just because they are alive doesn't mean they are really safe.

Some things are more arduous for them...

Because that is something the dead can no longer do.

"Cough cough..." Karl suddenly coughed a few times.

He suddenly felt dizzy and the next moment his body fell to the ground.

"Karl!!" Gracchus shouted excitedly.

Fortunately, Ye had already dodged and caught Carl, preventing his forehead from touching the sharp stones on the ground.

Carl: "I...I'm fine. Let's go--!"

Tiberius Gracchus said sadly: "Are you really okay? Please don't die, Karl.

Only you..."

If I were to say who, besides Ye, tried the hardest to protect himself along the way.

The old man in front of me definitely deserves it!

He even fought for Gracchus' survival.

Gracchus' fear of him had long disappeared after countless sacrifices of his life, leaving only deep guilt and gratitude.

During the time Karl spent swimming with Gracchus in the Ebro River, his presence was second only to the night.

He was already old, and having expended so much energy, Carl would be the first to die.

But perhaps because he was thinking about his son at home and restoring the glory of his family, this man would not allow himself to die and has lived to this day.

That body should have been burned up long ago.

Ye gritted his teeth and refused to look down at the man's face.

He couldn't bear it -

Ye knew that the struggle for survival and the will were definitely not weaker than his own.

But with the help of Apollo's blessing, Ye gained the power to continue fighting, but Carl did not.

If possible, he wanted to share that power with everyone, at least to give them a slight chance of survival.

Chapter 79: Because no one else is crying, I'm crying for them

"Can you... promise me one thing?"

At the town gate, after that fainting moment.

Although Carl did not die immediately, his skin and flesh collapsed visibly, and his vitality was declining day by day.

Even afterwards the three of them washed and had a big meal in the town.

But Carl's life seems irreversible...

And it seemed as if he knew that his destiny had ended here!

finally--

On the way back, Carl suddenly stopped his horse and uttered those words.

His expression was different from before, a little weird.

Ye and Gracchus were shocked, and both thought of a possibility...

They stared at Karl for a long time before finally agreeing.

Carl laughed——!

This was the first time his face showed any clear emotion since he became weak.

It was a smile of great relief and peace of mind.

Night and Gracchus did not even ask what his request was about.

And Karl would not let them do anything difficult...

He put his hand into his arms tremblingly, and after a long while he handed a note to the two people.

There was an address written on it that looked like someone's address.

"There you will find my son...his name is-"

……

On this day, Carl seemed to have transformed from a veteran into a nagging old grandmother and said countless words.

Neither Ye nor Tiberius showed any impatience and listened to all he said.

Several people had smiles on their faces.

And Carl died with a smile on his face, feeling relieved.

He said—

Rather than crying loudly, he would rather die in a more heroic and carefree manner, and he doesn't want anyone to feel sad for him.

Everyone can walk out of the shadow of death with a smile and move on.

This was the scene he had been waiting for...