[Ding, system check and repair of the simulation scene successful; the simulation scene will continue to be open.]
[The second simulation scene has been opened.]
[Current scene: Thunderous Sky.]
After Chen Ran spent some time being a lab rat for Mobius and a laborer for Vill-V, the system emitted a long-lost sound.
The simulation scene opened once again.
However, when he used his consciousness to select the scene, he found that [Wind Color Scroll] was marked as inaccessible.
Well, the system had fundamentally blocked his chances of continuing to make reckless choices.
Unless he lived for fifty thousand years, otherwise…
Chen Ran set aside his thoughts and asked, "System, I want to know if the time in each simulation scene is parallel or sequential?"
The Thunderous Sky is clearly related to Nagazora City.
He said, "If the time of a certain scene is before the time of the previous scene, will it affect the previous scene?"
The system coldly responded.
[Each scene's time has a special sequential relationship, but they do not interfere with each other. The system can only adjust the fate of a certain moment in the future through some key nodes of the simulation scene.]
Clearly, although the system can interfere with the future through simulation scenes, its own abilities are limited.
It's a simple principle: if the system could directly interfere with the future, then why would people need to fight against Honkai?
Even though each simulated node's time has a sequential relationship, what happens in the simulation does not mean it completely happens in reality.
The time span is too long.
After realizing this, Chen Ran began the simulation.
He had already grasped the basics of fluid knowledge and temporarily set aside thoughts related to Wendy.
Now is not the time for him to reminisce about the past; his goal is clear: he must deal with the disaster brought by Finality.
Even if the system cannot help him survive Finality, at least he must successfully live in the world after Finality.
"I hope this scene will provide some clues."
…
…
[Welcome to the simulation scene: Thunderous Sky.]
[Current time: 2013.]
[Scene objective: Retrieve the Herrscher of Thunder or prevent the Third Honkai Eruption from occurring.]
[Your corresponding identity has been generated.]
When Chen Ran's consciousness was reborn once again, he found himself in a school.
"Not in the Destruction of Nagazora City… Speaking of which, is Nagazora City a bit too disaster-prone?"
Regardless of whether it is the previous civilization or the current one, Nagazora City has been destroyed by the Third Honkai Eruption.
Moreover, three years after the destruction of Nagazora City, it will be destroyed once more.
Chen Ran patted his head, beginning to organize the information.
Then, he felt a bit strange.
"This time, my identity is actually that of a teacher at Senba Academy, used by Schicksal to monitor Kiana."
After a moment of thought, Chen Ran understood.
The Sirin plan is the most important plan for Otto, and since Kiana is a key part of it, Otto must be extremely cautious regarding her.
Perhaps at this moment, Otto is weighing how to awaken Sirin and control her, so after learning about Kiana, he did not take it upon himself to retrieve her, but instead sent someone to follow, observe, and protect her.
This also explains why Kiana was able to wander all the way to the Far East and study at Senba Academy despite having no qualifications or money.
According to the system's synchronized memories, what he needed to do was actually quite simple.
That is to record Kiana's life and send it to professionals at fixed intervals.
Chen Ran did not know who that professional was; the system did not provide any relevant memories, but it seemed to be either Amber or Otto himself.
The year 2013 is indeed quite delicate.
Especially during this time.
If his plot memories are correct, this year, Raiden Ryoma will be imprisoned, and Raiden Mei will be ostracized by the students of Senba Academy, leading to her dark transformation.
However, compared to the first simulation scenario, Chen Ran was not in a hurry this time.
After all, he had received rewards from the system, allowing him to wield the power of fluidity, which was much greater than what he had in the first simulation scenario.
Moreover, this scenario has a 'guarantee.'
If the plot goes as expected, the Herrscher of Thunder will be retrieved by Saint Freya. Just like a gacha pool's big guarantee, what he is actually doing in this scenario is looking for more valuable information.
Of course, time is also an important factor.
From 2013 to 2014, the Third Honkai Eruption will occur, several months apart.
These months allow him to explore this scenario freely, but it also means that once time passes, the scenario will lose its value.
Furthermore, the arrival of Finality is getting closer, and he cannot waste all his time here.
His mind began to ponder what he should do next.
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"This photo was entrusted to our World Serpent Lord by an important friend of his."
"The Lord believes this is his Little Sister or lover, who has already died in the disaster known as Honkai."
Shenzhou, Tianqiong City.
Inside Shencheng Pharmaceuticals, Raven slowly spoke to the girl who had become the Herrscher before her: "I admit that the lack of investigation was a failure on World Serpent's part, but I want to know how a person can traverse fifty thousand years."
Wendy seemed a bit dazed.
Fifty thousand years...
This was clearly something that had happened not long ago.
The excessively long time made her feel disoriented; she found it hard to imagine how the Chen Ran she knew as a Schicksal researcher could suddenly become someone from fifty thousand years ago.
"What on earth happened?"
"I want to know that too."
Raven shrugged and said, "The current Lord is far away in the Sea of Quanta, but from the information left by World Serpent, there is indeed a theoretical possibility of time travel, though no one has ever achieved it."
Wendy's eyes revealed a hint of surprise, which then turned into determination: "What do you want me to do?"
"Very simple, join World Serpent."
Raven said: "Don't worry, since you are a friend of the Lord's friend, World Serpent will not act against you. On the contrary, your existence is very likely to be a significant help for humanity to overcome Honkai. Everyone is eager to know what you want to find out."
"If time could be reversed, the world might be better, or it could be worse, but it would definitely not be worse than it is now."
Raven gave Wendy the power of choice.
However, Wendy knew she had no choice.
If she returned to Schicksal, perhaps she could still be on the front lines, but more likely she would be subjected to research.
World Serpent, on the other hand, is the closest place to Honkai.
Most importantly, she also wanted to know the truth.
At this moment, a phrase from Bronya flashed through Wendy's mind.
"He is a liar."
This phrase felt like a curse and a nightmare, becoming a cage that bound her.
Wendy should have been a free wind, but these four words had shackled her.
"I agree to join." Wendy almost immediately replied without thinking.
Raven nodded: "A correct choice, then I will be your Senior."
"As your Senior, I give you a small piece of advice: when the person wearing the dog head mask comes in later, do not agree to any of her experimental requests. Of course, she is easy to talk to; just show a side of you that isn't too pleasant."
Wendy listened expressionlessly to Raven's advice.
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