Ark, they don't revolve around you

"Is this what a philosopher said?" Zhuang Ning tilted his head to look.

"Yes, that's what a great philosopher said." Precious held up her hair, "It feels very suitable for you."

"To shock the world with such a loud voice... is that a bit too much?" Zhuang Ning smiled, "I don't have that ambition."

"Some people, whether they are ambitious or not, just exist like this, Doctor." Precious smiled slightly.

Zhuang Ning saw that he was silent for a long time: "But I just want to go home."

The overly thin wrist embraced him, and the woman murmured: "I know."

"But I also know that you will ignite the thunder...you will become the thunder."

The woman's breath hit her neck, and her eyes were more solemn and sad than ever before: "Because you are Zhuang Ning."

"Doctor, how can I keep you alive?"

"How can we transcend the shackles and reunite?"

The whispers stopped abruptly.

——Amid the roar, Zhuang Ning opened his eyes and returned to reality from his brief dream.

The roaring sound came from the machinery under my feet. The drill was still operating, cutting through the heavy rocks and digging downwards.

This set of equipment is produced by Thor Industries in Colombia and is used for excavating large tunnels.

With Zhuang Ning's current ability, he could make the Originium tear the earth apart with just a flick of his fingertips, but he would rather use this gentler method.

"Pureseth...where are you?"

Today, there are similar large-scale projects in the wilderness of Yan, Kazdel, and Syracuse.

Zhuang Ning is digging up things buried deep underground and looking for the legacy of previous civilizations.

But he didn't tell anyone that he was also looking for a woman.

He was certain that Priss was in a sarcophagus somewhere, silently waiting for him.

There is no need to rush this. Zhuang Ning let out a breath lightly. Occasionally, when he relaxed, the memory of Precious would pop up in his mind.

Memories may fade but they will never be forgotten.

[Mission: The whole world is an enemy has started! ]

The sound suddenly echoed.

It's the system.

Zhuang Ning raised his eyebrows. This thing had been silent when dealing with Ratlan and Kazdel, but now it reacted.

[Congratulations, Demon King, now you have finally become the enemy of the world. ]

[The so-called demon king feeds on malice, and you are undoubtedly responsible for the greatest amount of malice.]

[Mission requirements: Conquer Terra. ]

[Task Reward: …]

Zhuang Ning frowned slightly, "Not going on?"

There were sighs flowing, as if mourning: "In the end, you still took this step."

Zhuang Ning's eyes suddenly turned dark.

Since he became the Demon King, theoretically no one should be able to invade his consciousness - except for this... system that he still doesn't understand.

[Task Reward: Part of the truth.]

[I know you have been studying how to go back, and you are also wondering what the unification of Terra, the recovery of the former civilization heritage and the solution of the starry sky have to do with your return home. ]

Zhuang Ning felt a chill down his spine and his hair stand on end - even though he hadn't felt anything like this for a long time.

dark.

The darkness that appeared before his eyes was something that Zhuang Ning had experienced before.

When he met the Wolf Mother, he was pulled into this space. That was the conscious empire opened up by the people of the previous civilization in the subspace. It was the embodiment of the people of the previous civilization's conquest of the universe.

Even Zhuang Ning, who had mastered the essence of Originium and merged with the crown, was still unable to reach this space. The system called him here with just a thought.

[Yes, this is a consciousness empire in the subspace. ]

[The secret place you have created specifically for yourself is a place that cannot be reached by observers of the starry sky.]

【Since you are no longer the same person as you were before, I can help you understand your doubts. 】

The space I created...

Zhuang Ning admitted that he was slightly frightened by these words.

His amnesia was still not completely resolved, but compared to that, he became more and more curious about this so-called system.

"What the hell are you?"

【I am a system serving you. 】

"I can't contact you normally because your real body is in the subspace..." Zhuang Ning raised his eyebrows, his mind racing, and he realized that the many miracles given to him by the system, such as sleeplessness and immortality, were inexplicably similar to the mainframe of Lateran.

He put the thought aside and lowered his voice: "Why did you disappear for a while."

[I have not disappeared, I have always been here, but I just decided that there is no need to contact you. ]

"What's the truth?"

【I can’t answer this for you.】

"What the hell are you?"

【I am a system that serves you. 】

Zhuang Ning felt a headache, and was sure that the system would never answer certain questions.

There is no doubt that it gave me a lot of help in the early stage, such as in the development of the antidote for Originium disease.

But after that, the system disappeared, as if hiding, not wanting to be noticed...

Even the dumbest person would immediately realize something is wrong.

Since the amnesia seemed to be his own fault and the system itself was closely related to him and not allowed to reveal any knowledge, Zhuang Ning could not find anyone to complain to.

"Why do I have to wait until Unified Terra to know the truth, and what is the truth?"

【The truth is closely related to your return home.】

[I think you have realized this. The so-called going home does not mean that I give you a task and you can go back easily after completing it.]

Zhuang Ning didn't argue. After frowning, he asked more directly: "After unifying Terra, what should I do? Go to Iberia and see the difficult Hai Si, or go to Sami?"

He had figured it out. Due to restrictions, this system was a bit of a riddle for him, but as long as it did not involve the knowledge hidden from him, the system would tell him everything.

[According to my advice, you should let Haisi grow freely. ]

[Hai Si needs enemies to grow, and Agor will be a qualified nutrient. ]

[It is in your best interest to let Haisi evolve freely rather than taming him yourself. ]

【As for Sammy, yes, you have to hurry up. 】

【This is just a suggestion, you don’t have to follow it. 】

[But I think that after unifying Terra, you must go to the Hollow once.]

Zhuang Ning seemed to hear urgency in it.

The system seems to think that it is impossible to solve the starry sky with its current self.

Maybe we should get rid of the evil demon first to buy time... Zhuang Ning thought for a while and nodded: "Okay, I will get rid of the evil demon as soon as possible."

All his memories so far told Zhuang Ning that the system was trustworthy, but he still had a question that he had to delve into.

There was a hint of uneasiness in his tone: "Where is Precious?"

He was afraid that the system would give a negative answer, for example, that Precious was no longer there...

【You will see her, but not now. 】

It's good to see you... Zhuang Ning breathed a sigh of relief:

"One last question, why did you drag me to the Consciousness Empire?"

[I am closely connected to you. Your strength means the possibility of my exposure.]

[At least until you completely solve Sammy's hole, I will reduce the frequency of my appearance. ]

【Fortunately, you don’t need me either. 】

[This is your last question, Doctor. It’s a pleasure to talk to you.]

【goodbye. 】

Before Zhuang Ning could continue speaking, his consciousness left the empire of consciousness, quickly broke away, and sank to the ground.

Looking up, you can see the rolling grey mountains that stretch back through eternity.

The excavation work continued as if nothing had happened.

"The current system is really useless." Zhuang Ning shook his head and sighed helplessly.

But at least the system can give him hope.

Why don't you take good care of this piece of land before going home? Zhuang Ning smiled slightly.

There were hurried footsteps.

He turned his head and saw the Rhodes Island operator with an anxious look on his face, almost crying: "Doctor, it's bad! The enemy is attacking!!"

Zhuang Ning learned about the current situation from him.

Multiple forces are advancing towards Kazdel, including the coalition forces of Casimir, Ursus, Columbia, Victoria and Leithania. They are not hiding their intentions and are pointing their weapons directly at Kazdel.

The faint smile on Zhuang Ning's face became more and more strange: "Here they are. They are so efficient and there is no excuses."

He was really a little surprised, but more of it was joy.

Zhuang Ning's figure quickly merged into the void and disappeared without a trace.

And in the wilderness, a sound like thunder resounded.

"Let them come over."

……

……

Five days after Judgment Day, smoke from cooking fires wafts across the fields.

The herdsmen lit the fire, set up the pot, and boiled the water in the pot.

In the past two years, the land of Terra has become much more peaceful. He wondered if there would be another war.

The herdsman was in a trance when he suddenly heard a horn in the distance.

The sound of the horn was particularly sharp and high-pitched, like a warrior's roar at the top of his lungs.

The earth vibrated, the wind blew through the grass, and the herdsmen's faces quickly became dull and they looked into the distance.

He saw a magnificent giant wearing specially made armor with intricate patterns carved on its gilded surface.

The steam gushed out of the pipe like a column, and just looking at it made people feel suffocated and desperate.

It was once the pride of Victoria, loyal to the royal family and parliament, and invincible on Terra. Even now, the herdsmen can take it for granted to call out that name.

"Steam...Knight?"

Steam Knight, the crystallization of Victorian industry, the factory in Londinium operates day and night, the molten metal flows through each module, giving a new look on the assembly line.

This was a glorious era. They were wiped out during the Sarkaz invasion, but were resurrected at the call of Queen Victoria!

Even if the enemy saw this scene, they would be horrified instinctively, right?

After all, being able to make the earth vibrate means that there are at least dozens of Steam Knights, reaching the limit of the Steam Knights that Victoria can mass-produce in a few years.

Although the people who wielded the armor were still young and did not have much experience, they had still experienced the baptism of war, so they were full of murderous aura, and their silent march made the sheep tremble.

But this was not the end, the herdsmen soon heard other noises.

On the other side, a quieter, but more rhythmic, uniform sound echoed.