**Screen Transition**

In an enclosed space, two girls who look exactly the same have an earth-shattering duel.

Like Alice, it was Elisa who had peach-blonde hair and an unprecedentedly serious look, and the girl with long silver hair and an expressionless face opposite was Yatanis.

They relentlessly cast their magic at each other to tear apart space and shatter the earth. The magic cancels each other out, and the energy and aftermath are constantly stirring.

Suddenly, the magic that seemed to last forever came to an abrupt end.

Elize's side stopped casting spells, and instead opened an eerie realm and sucked Yathanes into it.

In this realm, Atanis saw memories that belonged to Elizar—the top of Celia's windmill tower before the Ark fell, the body of 'Mother' Hilda shattered in the fierce firelight, and Eliza's horror and regret at that moment. and her anger and anxiety at seeing Hilda being taken away by herself as she saw the 'orb of metal', that is, being carried away by herself.

Hilda once said that she was betrayed and abandoned by her family to end up like that.

But in fact, this is not the case, Eliez has never betrayed her 'mother', everything that happened to Hilda, what she fears to happen, everything is just a misunderstanding.

Because, in the plan of the three sisters, the wedding of Lord Rutega and Rachi, this day will also be the wedding of Shilda and the lord. Arieza even hand-knitted a beautiful gown for Hilda, creating a 'heart' for her that would not be lost to Rachi.

This was supposed to be a touching 'surprise' plan from the daughters, but in the end, it ended in the worst form in an accident and misunderstanding.

Yatanis wasn't human, but she seemed to read the meaning.

The reason why Hilda stays with her is because she has no nostalgia for her past family. But in this case, Hilda will have no reason to remain in the ark—

**Picture Shifts Again**

In front of her, a large theater surrounded by circular seats, Atanis stood alone in the center of the huge pedestal, and the voice of the voice around her sounded like an interrogation or a trial—

Voice A: [It is proposed that the lifeform 'Hilda' should be destroyed, and in the process of repairing, it has eroded and absorbed a large amount of reserve materials from the military matrix. In the end, the combat performance of its single unit exceeded the level of battleships, seriously threatening the security of the Ark's energy core. 】

Voice B: [Seconding, and proposing that after the dismantling of the lifeform 'Hilda', the alloy material that forms the core of its body will be dismantled and extracted, and used to make the human body's operational shell for further investigation on this planet.] 】

Strictly speaking, these were not 'words', because there was no sound in the hall at all, but there were different 'fluctuations' of thought from the 'seats' on the opposite sides, and it seemed to Yatanis, as if they were listening to both sides.

All in all, the forces on both sides have reached a consensus on the 'execution of Shirda', but-

Voice A: [Objections, the alloy has been forged in limited quantities through an unknown process, and should be used in the core members of the Council, while the husks of the clan are genetically manipulated carbon-based organisms.] 】

Voice B: [Objection, the genetic modification of indigenous organisms will seriously affect the ecological balance of the planet, do you want to repeat the mistakes of the past? Don't forget how many star regions have been wiped out because of the indiscriminate manipulation of biological evolution. Therefore, a credible plan should be adopted to burn all indigenous life on the surface of the planet and seize control of the planet. 】

The two voices arguing are the two opposing factions that broke out into war and destroyed the galaxy.

Faction A - through genetic technology, arbitrarily manipulate the evolution direction of other native species, freely creating organic bodies that have evolved to the limit, and they themselves invade the body like parasites, using organic organisms as their own shells, and thus occupy control of one planet after another.

Faction B - Pursuing the ultimate realm of metal lifeforms, they strictly adhere to the attitude of the Creator, and regard the 'pure molecular structure' and the 'spiritual network of integration' as an unavoidable tradition. When establishing a base on other planets, the 'impurities' on the surface of the planet will be 'purified' first.

Of course, neither faction has the concept of 'symbiosis and co-prosperity', they are just condescending, self-righteously depriving the planet of its resources and territory, and engaging in endless clan fighting.

Although they are both the same kind of lifeforms created by Yatanis, there is a contradiction between the two factions' mutual ideas, and the core of the contradiction revolves around the attitude towards the 'spiritual network'.

Faction A - They believe that their people should be liberated from the immature cage of the 'spirit network', abandon the amorphous body composed of liquid metal, and build a materially civilized society on the basis of other carbon-based or silicon-based creatures with their own independent bodies.

Faction B – They insist on integration and unity, believing that the 'spiritual network' is the symbol of a race's life, that the 'interconnected' life form is the highest state of living beings, and that the liquid metal form is the most perfect shell. Learning the way of life of other life forms is a manifestation of self-depravity and degradation.

As a result, both sides did their best to expand their armaments in their own unique ways, and started a huge war with the Milky Way as the background. As a result, the galaxy was destroyed.

As you can imagine, the war between them has made the entire galaxy like a farmland swept by locusts, and countless planets have collapsed their ecological balance due to uncontrolled genetic manipulation, turning them into dry and withered death stars. Countless planets have been purified by the relentless flames and reduced to scorched earth.

The battle lasted until neither could survive anymore, and it was only then that the endangered people thought of the god who created them and sought her help. The surviving metal lifeforms forged three arks with the power of the gods, split the consciousness of the gods into three parts, and left the extinct galaxy to sail into the bottomless depths of the universe in search of a new home to survive.

Yatanis: [Reject all comments on what to do with Hilda, and when the Ark is fully charged, we will leave this planet.] 】

This is probably the first time in history that a god who has never interfered with his people until the fall of the galaxy has objected to the decisions made by his own heirs.

Faction A: [I can't understand it!] This planet's climate and environment and resource reserves are abundant, and it should be used as a base to expand the surrounding star regions!]

Faction B: [Seconded!] Our journey is to find a new home, and this uncivilized planet should be under our control!]

Rightfully so, the council questioned the will of the 'gods'.

Yatanis: [There's no reason, it's my decision.] 】

Factions A & B: [We can't accept this decision, Creator!]

Yatanis: [It doesn't matter whether you accept it or not, I will use my authority to close all the technical data cores of the Ark, block all military production and biotechnology matrices, and from now on, all transformation and development of this planet's landform and ecological environment are strictly prohibited. After making a chrono voyage away from the current location, I will delete all the star map coordinates for this planet. If you try to subvert my judgment, I will take your mind back and merge it back into one, as if you were created then. 】

In this way, Yataniss made the final decision, and it can even be said that she did not hesitate to 'kill' the other party as a threat to carry out her will. However, even Yatanis herself, who made these decisions, couldn't figure out why she had made a decision against the wishes of her people.

However, Alice, who read these memories, seems to understand something.

The 'god' in front of her, who has exactly the same appearance as her sister, has learned strange emotions in her relationship with Hilda. Through her empathy and understanding for Hilda, she begins to reflect and reflect on her past while ...... She also longs for the "family" in Hilda's memory, and resonates with Hilda's pure desire to protect her family.

Atanis created a race, created a civilization, and in the end, this civilization was even powerful enough to destroy the galaxy, but all of this, in the end, failed to fulfill her original small wish.

That's right, she'...... It's just that I feel lonely. It's like Nuwa, who used to be the ancient myth of the earth, but because of 'loneliness', she imitated her own form and created human beings. She just wants her family.

So, Hilda immediately saw through this and chose to stay by her side.

While part of the reason for staying on the ark was self-defeating, but a larger part was because Hilda couldn't overcome her maternal instincts, and she couldn't let go of a child who was overwhelmed by loneliness. In Hilda's opinion, no matter how many eras Yathanis has lived and how many mysterious knowledge and techniques she has mastered, she is just a little girl who is overwhelmed in loneliness.

At the same time, Alice also understands why until the end of the galaxy, Yatanis did not stop the 'heirs' she created from doing whatever she wanted, and in the end, she helped them find a new home without regret, regardless of her past suspicions, all because she was afraid...... Like a parent who dotes on her children too much, she is afraid of arousing disgust, abandonment, disgust, and eventually returning to being alone.

Then, in the final scene, there are only Hilda and Yatanis. It's like when Celia and Ariezel were together, they didn't communicate with each other in words, and Hilda had learned how to exchange thoughts with quantum signals—

Hilda: The Ark...... You're going to leave this world soon, right?]

Yatanis: [Yes, the charge is 95% complete, and it is expected to be in the next planetary rotation cycle. 】

Hilda: [Universe...... I've heard Miss Eliza mention before that on the other side of the distant sky, the dark and cold world ......]

Yatanis: [It's not that there's nothing, there's a lot of radiation, electromagnetic waves, and energy in the universe. The temperature is also determined by the star's illumination environment. 】

Hilda: "I mean, there's no one else in the universe, right?"

Yatanis: [Yes, most carbon-based creatures in the universe will not survive. 】

Hilda: [And Yatanis was born out of the universe alone, so she ...... alone]

Yatanis: "It's different now, because you're here. 】

Unlike Eliza, who was full of expressions, Yatanis's expression never changed at any given time, as the form was just a metal mimic, and she didn't know how to make a 'human-like' expression.

If she had an expression, she should be smiling. But even without expression, Hilda could read Yatanis's mood from the fluctuations of the quantum signal. With her usual gentle smile, she squatted down and stretched out her arms, gently pulling the girl in front of her into her arms.

Shirda: [Well, you're right...... I, who have become homeless, will always stay by your side. 】

Yatanis: [But I can still read the sadness in Hilda's heart, is it because I can't replace your daughter?...... Even if I imitate her three-dimensional structure, even if I imitate her pronunciation vibration, even if I-]

For some reason, until the end, Yatanis was unable to convey the 'truth' to the other party. She was afraid that the 'misunderstanding' would be clarified, and she didn't know what to do with her current feelings. This contradictory logic is completely beyond the scope of one's own experience.

Hilda: [It doesn't matter, you don't have to imitate Eliza, you, that's you. 】

Atanis: ......

Gently snuggling into Hilda's arms, Yatanis didn't say a word, but secretly made up her mind in the thought circuit formed by electromagnetic waves - she wanted to see Ariza again, this time, she must obtain more information, make her mimicry more perfect, make herself closer to Ariz, and make Hilda willing to stay on the ark.

——

That's all Alice sees.

The last part of the image is supposed to be from the image this morning, before Atanis's visit to Celia.

Finally, all the doubts have been answered these days. This simple and cute 'cosmic man', who is obedient to strangers, did not kidnap Hilda, but rescued her.

I have to say that compared to the scale of this heart-wrenching plot, the cause and effect of the incident is so boring that she can't even help but smile bitterly.

If there's anything you think about it, it's - this girl is so stupid, she's on par with Alize.

This plot unfolds, just like the erosive triangle relationship in a shoujo manga. or a family ethics drama at eight o'clock in the evening, all in all, the dog's blood made her uncomfortable.

Alice won't help her sister, she just thinks it's very hot, why are women so bad at expressing their emotions?

In this matter, she thinks that Hilda is also a fool. Alice couldn't help but smile bitterly in her heart—why did a woman always have a misunderstanding over such a trivial matter?

"Alright...... Don't bite, I know it all. ”

It may be that the injury has recovered, so the anesthesia has begun to fail, and Alice's body has gradually regained its mobility, and her sensory nerves are not as sensitive as before. She straightened up, shook her shoulders slightly, and quickly picked up the clothes that had fluttered beneath her, covering her naked body.

"Understand, the communication of information is suspended......"

As she spoke, Atanis let go of her mouth, and the tights full of digital sense, in a magical halo, instantly covered the surface of her body, and at the same time, the consciousness between the two was also interrupted.

"Anyway, there is one last question that hasn't answered me. Why did you transfer me to a place where birds don't?"

"The equipment accident, during the transmission, the energy was suddenly interrupted, and the voyage destination was not reached, and it is now impossible to establish contact with the Ark. ”

"I see, accident, hey...... Now I have a headache. ”

The current situation, combined with the scene in the memory she had just seen, Alice couldn't help but sigh lightly.

"Do you know why? ”

"You stupid guy was betrayed by your teammates! Your so-called 'heirs', in order not to get in the way, abandoned you while you were out, and then seized control of the 'ark', and are now thinking about how to conquer the world!"

It is not difficult to see from the image just now that aliens are a group of creatures that are far more simple than the earthlings and even the inhabitants of this world. Even if Alice doesn't have a scheming mind, it's not hard to guess what bad water they have in their stomachs.

However, this natural answer made Yatanis look puzzled.

"Hey...... Can't you understand why they're doing this?"

"Can't ...... Understand...... I am, the Creator...... They ought to obey my ......."

"Don't laugh, stupid! Those guys are scoundrels who can destroy galaxies without saying a word, did they come to ask for your consent when they turned the world upside down?"

“......”

At this moment, Yathanis fell into complete silence, she remained in a half-kneeling position, staring directly into the eyes of the girl in front of her.

Even if there is no spiritual connection between them, Alice can probably understand the other party's mood at the moment, and this silence probably means 'stunned'. If it's a comic, it must be expressed in the form of a dull hair shaking violently and a "!?" popping out of the top of the head.