A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

"Cough cough."

Clearing his throat before speaking, the powerful Mud and Dust Colossus began his explanation. As Xilin expected, he started talking! All of it! Nghgagga!

"Nghhahaha..."

Xilin, who had no experience in golem language skills, listened to the speech of the Mud and Dust Colossus with an expressionless face, and cast a slightly gray look at Sera, who seemed to understand it particularly well. Only then did she get help from Sera after a sigh.

"This is a ceremony to communicate with the earth. Sera used me as a preparatory third node to establish a mystical connection, allowing truth, earth, and clay to form a stable structure. This broke the limits of life, elevated my status, and in a sense, transformed me into the incarnation of the earth."

"Although I am not the Ultimate Earth now, I have touched upon some of the Ultimate Truth that gave rise to me. I can at least be called the Steel of the Earth."

Uh……

Xilin said that she felt it was impressive.

In fact, the current Miss Herrscher of the Sky should perhaps be called a half-baked magical girl, rather than a fully proficient magic scholar like Sera. She has not even gotten past the stage of copying others, so it is really impossible for her to understand the profound principles behind such abstruse things.

"So, Mr. Orange, you're really awesome now, right? So just how awesome are you?"

Sirin nodded as if she understood, and Mr. Orange immediately agreed to the question she raised. The towering statue was concentrating intently, staring at the empty space ahead with the aura of a true hero who kills his enemies with his eyes. In an instant, a torrent of magic power burst out in front of Sirin and Sera, and its power was no less than that of a dragon's breath.

"Amazing! Mr. Orange is awesome!"

"Nghhahaha!"

The underground was suddenly filled with a joyful atmosphere, only Xilin had a subtle expression.

212. The Pulse of the Earth

On May 2010, 5, it was already summer according to the solar terms. Direct sunlight was heading towards the Tropic of Cancer, allowing more heat to fall on the Northern Hemisphere without deviation.

Facing the coming midsummer, the atmosphere in the home has not changed much. The numerous trees and tree-people serve as both parasols and humidifiers. The transpiration from the leaves allows a lot of water vapor to move back and forth between the ground and the sky, creating a positive cycle that keeps the temperature of the home from being too hot or too cold.

Just like this, the heavy rain with the roar of thunder was banging in the dim and gloomy world. The torrent of rain seemed to make the lush forest bend down, and greet the fierce rain from the sky with a respectful attitude.

"The rain is still really heavy."

The view outside the transparent floor-to-ceiling window was hazy and blurred due to the rain. The girl was not the only creature taking a quiet nap in the cafeteria. A group of residents, including bears, cows and birds, were sitting in their respective special seats, quietly appreciating everything outside.

"This rain is not good at all."

The old man's voice, weathered but still full of energy, rang out in the cafeteria. He wore a gray beret that covered his short, graying hair, and his lush beard spread around his cheeks like weeds on the ground, making him look like an unmaintained, abandoned grassland.

As he said these words, Little Abel, the hound that always stayed by Old Abel's side, barked a few times in response to his master. Then, a glass of cold ice drink appeared on the table where Sera was. The ice cubes at the bottom of the glass made a clear clash sound the moment it landed, making the light aroma even sweeter.

"Forest Winery has just opened. Although it's still a fragmented and unorganized operation, I hope you will give us your opinions after tasting it."

Sera raised her eyebrows slightly, because it seemed that the old man took his age into consideration. The ice drink he placed in front of her was not a fermented alcoholic beverage, but a glass of pure natural juice. The differential treatment was so real that Sera could only shake her head helplessly.

Fortunately, next to Sera, the older purple-haired girl also had a glass of juice in front of her, so the approach of treating everyone equally was obviously very appropriate.

"Oh, that's good."

The lazy girl cried out in surprise. Xilin, who had just drunk some juice, licked her pink lips with her tongue. Her face, filled with simple and easy-to-understand happiness, was radiant. Her fair skin was set off by a pair of golden eyes, like crystal dotted with gold. Her pretty face was exceptionally beautiful.

"It's pretty good. As a beverage, it's a pretty well-made product. The sugar content is definitely way over the limit, though. If you drink too much, you'll definitely end up puffing up like Mr. Orange."

"Hey, as you said, Sera, I'm a dream spirit now, so I definitely can't gain weight. Isn't most of what I eat used to maintain my existence?"

After making a rebuttal, she continued to happily drink the ice drink that was like happy water. After drinking it, Xilin, full of joy, stared straight at Sera, and the meaning in her sparkling eyes was self-evident.

"Okay, here you go. I didn't expect you to actually write down what I said, Xilin. That's impressive."

Sera flicked her finger on the cup lightly, and the gurgling wooden cup drew a fast and slow trajectory, and stopped delicately in Xilin's palm, following in the footsteps of her predecessor.

Xilin really doesn't care, it was clearly me who used that cup.

"Okay, I'm going to get back to work. Xilin, you should have a good rest. I'll teach you how to defend against spatial blocking when I have time."

As Sera spoke, Xilin waved her hand nonchalantly, indicating that she understood, and then ran off to find someone to refill her cup. The way she was openly captivated by food was so childish that Sera couldn't bear to watch.

As soon as the thought flashed through his mind, the ripples of space transfer spread across the vast space and time. Sera, who entered the observatory at the top of the tower, saw Femi who was sorting out data as expected, and asked directly.

"Feimi, how are the results of the Earth's observation and analysis? After the third node was connected a few days ago, the observatory's enhanced analysis capabilities of the Earth should yield more results."

"Ah, mother, that's just as you said."

Without even raising her head, Femi devoted herself to organizing the data. She was so adept at mechanical organization that she had already revealed mechanical wings. The sophisticated magic components made a slight and dense sound during continuous operation, buzzing like a bee flapping its wings.

"New progress has been made in our analysis of the Earth. We've discovered multiple previously unknown nodes at similar locations in space and time. Based on previous results, the space-time structures observed from the outside are more like 'tree clusters' and 'ocean clusters,' respectively. They orbit the Earth-centered space-time structure like satellites, sometimes moving away and sometimes approaching."

"With your help, Mom, I'm sure we'll be able to quickly build a model of their movement in space and time."

"Well, let me see."

Sera, who became interested, used the Line of Domination to share her senses with Fimi. In an instant, a dense stream of data passed through Sera's mind like thunder. The space-time phenomena revealed were unclear and chaotic, but not to the point of being unsolvable.

In addition, the observation and analysis data of the observatory also pointed out the existence of circulation paths on some planets. Like the spiritual veins in the home, there are also pathways within the planets for the circulation of spiritual things such as soul fragments and the thoughts of living beings. They are like the breath of a giant dragon, circling around the stars continuously. If placed in China, it is not wrong to call them earth veins or dragon veins.

only……

"The actual location isn't within a specific celestial body, but rather within a different dimension at the corresponding spatial phase. Its nature is more like a 'tree cluster.' Besides spiritual objects, it can be confirmed that a large amount of Houkai energy flows within it."

Sera explained the situation of the planet's earth veins in one breath. This fact made her fall into deep thought. It seemed that she was still missing a key perspective element in her understanding of Honkai energy, and thus did not clearly understand the essence of Honkai energy.

Previously, Sera believed that Honkai energy was a kind of evil energy radiation, a disaster arising from the microscopic level, and had obvious weapon properties.

After completing the world construction theory of the four elements, Sera further disassembled the composition of Honkai energy and divided it into a two-in-one structure.

The basic energy unit formed by mixing water representing spiritual existence + the other three elements = Honkai energy.

Water, or in other words, mind and will are the core of Honkai energy. If this part is lost, then Honkai energy will be the same as normal energy that follows pure rules. Everything has its own rules and will spontaneously spread from high-concentration areas to low-concentration areas, etc.

Tree clusters, Honkai energy, the relationship here is really complicated. If you want to know more, you need to take the initiative to collect some necessary information and data.

"Fimi, lock onto the nearby nodes of the 'tree cluster'. If necessary, we may need to conduct an exploration activity in the coming days."

213. Offset phenomenon

The primeval forest in early summer is a place so normal that nothing unusual can be detected. If it is a traveler who really comes to get close to nature, then the gray snake can slowly find the meaning of life in the leisurely tranquility and ponder many philosophical problems from ancient times to the present.

But unfortunately, it is just an ordinary member of the World Snake Organization. It came here with a mission, which can be said to be a business trip at public expense. If it runs back without any gains, it may cause some criticism behind the scenes.

"There's really no other way. I'm not a technical expert, and I don't know anything besides what's in the instrument manual. Let's just report the data from this phase first. I hope headquarters can send some more support."

After several days of observation, he still couldn't figure out anything. Instead, he was so bored that he built a simple matchbox-like hut with the cut wood. Throughout the whole process, it seemed that the only thing he could show off was the bionic electronic eye that emitted a strange light. In the end, he didn't write any extra information in the report.

"Oh? I got a reply so quickly. It seems that headquarters is paying special attention to this phenomenon. And it could be her. That's right, it's related to the Stigmata Space. Who could understand the reasoning better than her?"

The sound emitted from under the mechanical mask changed slightly. The voice, which had relaxed due to the support, returned to its original leisurely and comfortable tone. In the eyes of the gray snake who was accompanied by loneliness, the time for him to leave this primeval forest was not far away. He was completely unaware that he had accumulated a lot of materials under the noses of others.

——Unnamed bionic individual's survival in the wilderness (video), Note: Only the part where he builds a house is worth watching, the rest of the time is very boring, and I have no idea what this guy is doing outside.

Holding a cup of hot tea, Femi sat on the office chair with her legs crossed. Her slightly plump thighs showed the fleshy feeling when crossed. As soon as she thought about it, the automatic office chair rolled to the front of the miniature model of the earth and the moon.

"Oh, the lock is in, but this spacetime coordinate... why does it feel like it's jumping back and forth between two clusters?"

Femi thought about it, but her mind was still blank. After tasting the sweet tea, she had an idea.

Oh, it turns out that I haven’t read enough books. I’d better ask the two mothers to take a look. As for time and space, they are the two mothers’ experts.

Just do it when you want to do it. Fimi's extraordinary execution ability immediately turned into a communication wave sent out from the observatory, landing on the first node at the core of the great barrier, in the large workshop underground, unexpectedly waking up the resting girl and young woman.

"jingle."

The crisp sound of the mountain spring water had just sounded, and the subsequent elegant music had not yet arrived when it was suppressed by a lazy hand, extinguishing the courage of the pudding-like alarm bell to make trouble. Then, a voice with a hint of laziness sounded.

"Hey, who is it?"

"Oh, Femi, this kind of thing... Yeah, I get it. I'll be here soon."

After hanging up the phone and putting down a device that looked no different from a home landline phone, Sera felt a tug from behind. The corner of her white nightgown was being pulled by someone, who was constantly exerting force as if to attract her attention.

"Sera, is there anything going on with Femi?"

Sera looked back and, as expected, saw a pair of golden eyes shining brightly in the dim environment. The seemingly majestic appearance was actually weak inside. Beneath it was a very understanding soul that wanted to stay with her as long as they were in the bedroom.

Well, she’s the so-called dream fairy, the second cutest girl in the world after herself.

"You'll know once you go."

Sera naturally hugged Xilin's soft body, gave her a warm hug, and then teleported her to the observatory. When the full sense of science fiction filled her eyes, Xilin, who was dizzy, realized that she seemed to be treated as cheap labor again.

"Don't think about anything else. Come with me to look at the results first. This will also be a good opportunity to test your theoretical level, Xilin."

What greeted her head was a series of mathematical symbols that looked dizzy and had terrifying mental attack power. In the non-three-dimensional space-time structure, what Xilin saw was the terrifying chaos that devoured her sanity. The formulas that were so abstract that they could burn several brains had begun to turn the girl's head into a steam engine, emitting a lot of boiling white smoke.

However, Xilin still persisted in her efforts! Although her head had turned into a steam engine, her eyes had not turned into mosquito-repellent eyes. This showed that Sera's education was very effective, and also showed that the girl had undergone a complete transformation.

Suddenly, Xilin's brows were twisted into knots, and she no longer had any steam coming out of her. She looked at the digital projection imprinted in the void and questioned Femi.

"Feimi, are you sure this is the locked space-time coordinate?"

"It's absolutely true. It couldn't be more true. Even though I feel something's not right, it's the truth."

The conversation between the Riddler finally made Femi and Silin's eyes fall on Sera. Compared to the two of them, Sera was not unacceptable to this wonderful coordinate trajectory occurring at the node.

"Depending on the passage of time and the Earth's movement in space, it will shift back and forth between the 'tree cluster' and the 'sea cluster'. Based on our analysis, this node is indeed leaning towards the 'tree cluster'."

“So our results are correct.”

Sera came to a conclusion, and based on further calculations, Sera asked the analysis system to mark the movement trajectory of a node in the planetary space phase. Suddenly, on the smooth and perfect Earth-Moon model, there appeared a bright red line that crossed the star and the external space.

"It even passes through the interior of the planet? This node..."

The exclamation came from Fimi. She scratched her head and was somewhat unable to accept this strange result. Before, she had always regarded the node as a strange celestial body, but she never thought that it had clear mass properties and could penetrate solid celestial bodies like microscopic particles.

"Wait... this trajectory, this route... is this the alternate dimension I entered before?"

Sera clearly remembered that the place where the trajectory overlapped with the old Western European town, or rather, it was deep in the mountains and forests nearby...

"Right now, the node's coordinates are in... space."

The thoughts churning in her heart were unusually numerous and complex. Sera suppressed her emotions and swept away her previous relaxed and happy expression, instead putting on a serious face. This made Xilin know that she might not have a good sleep tonight.

Who would understand? I was woken up in the middle of the night and had to work all night. So space magic is such a brain-consuming thing...

Xilin felt that the Herrscher Core, which was simple to understand and easy to operate, was more suitable for her.

214. Kiss on the forehead

Filled with bitterness, Xilin was exploited by the emotionless Sera. She contributed her energy and wisdom in just one night, but in the end, the only compensation she received was Sera's full set of healing magic and the special meal prepared by Femi.

"Is everything settled?"

The tip of her tongue wandered in the ocean of delicious food, and her dull eyes reflected the very hateful person in front of her. Bored Xilin suddenly made a tired sound, her expression silently accusing the impact of a night of hard work on her.

"Not yet. How can it be so easy? If we want to explore further, we'll have to build a special ferry or spaceship."

Sipping the easily digestible breakfast porridge in small sips, letting the soft and melt-in-the-mouth food nourish the body and mind, Sera told Xilin a plan that made her eyes dizzy.

"Leave the alchemy of the materials to me. The homeworld's resource reserves should be sufficient. I'll also be responsible for the corresponding design drawings. The subcontracted projects will probably be the engraving of the runes and the assembly of the modules."

"Xilin, don't even think about running away. This is a great opportunity to test your knowledge and thoughts. Because of our relationship, I'll give you some extra projects. That's quite the loyalty, isn't it?"

If it was really about friendship or other close relationships, then what Sera gave to Xilin should be a wheelchair project that her grandmother would do. But there was no way, because the girl's cute and sad expression was so endearing that Sera always wanted to see Xilin more of this look.

Well, if she does it a few more times, even if Xilin's brain hasn't caught up, her body's instincts should catch up. The magic of space is more than just simple space transfer.

"Sera, please spare me... woo."

Xilin's cry was filled with helplessness. It seemed that apart from being older, she was now at a complete disadvantage in front of Sera. Even if it was just a joke between friends, her chances of winning were pitifully low. She could not defeat the so-called physical magic.

Xilin, who was sitting at the dinner table, looked down and down, as if she was about to apologize loudly. She put down her spoon and clasped her hands together, and it was obvious that she was praying for mercy from others.

However, in a sense, the more pitiful she looked, the more her conscience would be pushed aside by her desire to teach Xilin to succeed, and her desire to discipline and spur her on would become particularly strong.

"Although I want to say that I'm doing this for your own good, Xilin, you probably can't accept this statement right now."

"So, I can only teach you with reality, without any emotional attachment. Be prepared, Xilin. Your future self will definitely thank your present self!"

Sera's righteous words are universal truths that have always been proven by history, but in Xilin's view, the high-sounding meaning of these words is too strong, so strong that Xilin now only wants to beg for a moment of entertainment and rest for her future self.

Wow, I don't want to work hard. All I need in my life is to be able to help out occasionally. It would be better for me to go back to my old job as a Herrscher instead of doing this heavy work!

Even if I was killed inexplicably, at least it was a relief!

Xilin wanted to cry but had no tears. She could only silently accept the responsibilities given to her by others under the oppression of reality, and accumulated the spirit of revenge in silence. If one day Sera lost the power to suppress her, then Xilin would suddenly rise up and raise the flag of rebellion against Sera!

When the time comes, I must find all kinds of ways to mess with Sera's teeth!