Noble people will always have nobles worthy of them, and noble things will not escape the end of noble things after all.

As if realizing that his death was doomed, the ruins who had enough urine finally couldn't bear this last "humiliation", and let out a hysterical roar at the departing Union building.

"Stupid! Surrender the world of civilized man to the wildlings of the wasteland!! You don't deserve to be a Vault dweller! You have betrayed the People's Union! Betrayed the man who built the shelter!! Wait, wait, you won't have any good fruit to eat!! ”

That distorted face was covered with tears and snot.

The hysterical rants and resentments were not like human beings, let alone savages.

The soldier on his shoulder gave him a disgusted look, not wanting to stain his clothes with the disgusting liquid, but had to hold him tightly to prevent him from killing himself.

It is not impossible for a person who has no hope of survival.

Although this guy may not have that kind of courage.

"Savages in the wasteland, huh...... If you let the people who built the shelter know that the people who live in the shelter will call their children in the future, you guess they will ever build the shelter. ”

"Who is the betrayer, who betrayed whom, I don't know when I die."

Staring at the pair of pupils that were half timid, half hysterical, the soldier who was holding his shoulder said viciously.

"When you die, you'd better keep your eyes open and see who is alive in retribution and who doesn't have good fruit to eat!"

……

The trial of the ruins will be conducted in conjunction with the trial of the Enlightenment higher-ups, as well as the trial of the Enlightenment's accomplices.

The community will set up a special tribunal and investigative body to settle the various crimes committed by it and impose sentences on the basis of evidence.

The sun was gradually setting, and Chu Guang, who had finished handling the work, put aside the documents as usual, pushed open the door on time and walked out of the office, got into the long-awaited special car downstairs of the building, and returned to the shelter in the south of Dawn City.

Usually at this time, he would choose to close his eyes and recuperate for a while, but today he took a whim to look at the scenery outside the window, and even instructed the driver to take a long detour to the city center.

The city center of Dawning City has always been to the north of the Union Building, and it is still quite a distance away from the Linghu Wetland Park to the south.

With the development and expansion of the new urban area in the east, the city center has gradually developed into a "highway town site".

Once a place where the Coalition's legions had watered with blood, it has now become a square of tall buildings and people.

Chu Guang was a little distracted for a while, and it wasn't until the reflection of the row of buildings disappeared from the car window that he suddenly came back to his senses, and Lu Bei, who was also sitting in the passenger seat, said with a smile.

"It's a lot of change here, and sometimes at first glance, it feels like a world away."

has been dutifully staring at the road conditions in front of him and on both sides of the street, Lu Bei didn't carefully appreciate the scenery outside the car window, and after being stunned for a moment, he then said with a smile.

"It's really moving fast...... However, it has actually been some time since the city was built. ”

"Really?" Chu Guang smiled and said with emotion, "Maybe I don't hang out often, you can take me around in two days." ”

"Yes!" Lu Bei nodded seriously, with a posture on his face that guaranteed to complete the task.

Seeing that this young man was highly valued, Chu Guang said with a smile in a soothing tone.

"It's just a casual stroll, so you don't have to be so nervous...... Also, don't bother people. ”

Lu Bei, who was originally just generally nervous, became even more nervous when he heard this......

……

At the door of the shelter, there is an endless stream of players shuttling in and out of the square, including new players who have just entered the game and have just reported here, and some are veteran players who have just lived.

The snack street in the north is even more lively, with merchants traveling from south to north exchanging the situation of various places, and some players sharing their unlucky deaths three days ago.

There was no immediate refuge.

Chu Guang still went to the ramen stall he frequented, sat down and ordered a super large bowl, watched the noisy little players eat, and ate quietly until the sun went down completely.

I always felt that the manager was thinking about something, and Lu Bei, who was sitting opposite, was embarrassed to ask, so he could only wait quietly.

But unfortunately, Chu Guang didn't tell his heart, just counted out the change and put it on the table as usual, and the sweaty boss who was pulling the ramen noodles smiled and left.

To be honest, Chu Guang was also a little confused about his state of mind at the moment.

Knowing that the puzzle he had always dreamed of solving was right in front of him, he was not in a hurry to uncover the covered answer, but longed for time to pass slowly.

However, he also knew that he could never face the memories outside of that time.

"Just send me here, I'm going back."

"Yes."

Looking at Chu Guang who was walking towards the refuge, Lu Bei bowed slightly, but did not leave.

Looking at the fading back, he hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.

"Sir."

Chu Guang stopped, glanced back, and saw the young man's serious expression, and couldn't help but say with a smile.

"What's the matter?"

Lu Bei nodded and said seriously.

"I don't have a father, I don't have any other relatives, you taught me to write and count...... There's a lot of knowledge I don't know. You may find it offensive...... But I've always thought of you as my father. ”

"It's not offensive, but some surprises are real," Chu Guang coughed lightly and said with a smile, "What are you doing all of a sudden?" ”

"It's nothing ......" Lu Bei shook his head lightly and continued in a serious tone, "I just want to tell you that you will always be the manager in my mind. And...... I'm sure it's not just me, it's a lot of people who think that way. ”

There was no half-falsehood on that sincere face, and what he said was indeed heartfelt.

Putting away the joking tone, Chu Guang's face also showed a serious expression, and said solemnly.

"I see, thanks."

With that, a warm smile bloomed on his face again, walked back in front of Lu Bei, and patted the young man on the shoulder.

"I'm just going home, don't act like I'm going somewhere far away."

"Remember to pick me up tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock and take me around Dawn."

"Yes!" Lu Bei excitedly stood up and gave a military salute, but this time he was not as nervous as before.

Chu Guang smiled and waved his hand, so that he didn't have to wait here, and then disappeared into the crowd in the square, and went back to the place where everything had started......

……

Leaving the player who tried to "get stuck in the bug" behind his butt in the elevator, Chu Guang instructed Xiao Qi to send them back to the B1 floor, and then stepped into the long-dusty B5 floor alone.

The elevator door faces a wide circular space.

The layout is similar to that of the B2 and B3 floors, with the only difference being the absence of living quarters and the hundreds of thousands of single dormitories that surround a circular corridor.

It's actually a bit like the Civic Reception Hall of the Union Building, which is supposed to be the administrative function of Vault 404.

And that's not all.

Unlike the spotless appearance of the other floors when they first opened, the alloy floor here is covered with a thick layer of dust, and even the softest heels will inevitably creak when stepped on.

It can be seen that no one has been here for a long, long time, so that there is no need to clean it.

Chu Guang stood there and glanced at his surroundings, then walked towards the corridor facing the elevator.

On the B2 and B3 floors, this corridor in the same location connects to the warehouse area.

But it's different here, and it's no surprise that it's supposed to be the manager's office.

Chu Guang put his hand on the doorknob and quickly passed the iris and face recognition verification.

With a soft "click", the dusty alloy door that had been sealed for two centuries was finally unsealed, revealing an inconspicuous corner of that unknown time.

And the moment the door opened, a deep and distant voice passed through the door at the same time, like a distant wind chime blowing towards him.

"You're here."

Chu Guang raised his eyebrows.

"You want to say I shouldn't come?"

Hearing this lively joke, shriveled laughter floated from the front.

"Hahaha...... Not really. ”

At this moment when the two were gagging, Chu Guang glanced at the room in front of him.

It was a circular room.

The furnishings inside are simple, even rudimentary, with just a wide curved screen and a chair facing the screen.

There seemed to be a man sitting in the chair.

However, the man had his back to Chu Guang, so that he couldn't see the face clearly, let alone whether the person was still alive.

As for the hoarse and low voice, it floated from the curved screen directly opposite.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time."

A pair of eyes stared at him out of nowhere, like looking at his own child, and like looking at himself in the mirror.

The feeling of déjà vu Chu Guang experienced it once, and that was when communicating with an observer.

It's just intriguing that what he reads from the two lines of sight is something very different.

Looking at the flickering fluorescent screen, Chu Guang asked in a calm voice.

"You're the 'professor'?"

To his surprise, the voice did not disguise it in any way, but easily admitted it.

"Yes, I didn't expect to hear this name after so many years...... Actually, I didn't call it that at first, but people often called me that, so over time I was called by that name. ”

Chu Guang could hear a hint of nostalgia from that voice, as if he was sad about things and people.

He could understand the feeling.

Although it is just beginning to understand.

"I've always heard people say that you created the era of prosperity."

A blurred figure appeared in the curved screen hanging on the wall.

He couldn't see the man's face clearly, but he thought it was quite handsome, although it was still a little worse than his own.

The man looked at him and nodded, then shook his head slightly, and said in a meaningful tone.

"It's not accurate to say that, I'm a spark plug at best, and it's actually the gasoline in the tank that really burns. Even without me, the people of this world would eventually have their own era of prosperity, and my existence only brought that day forward...... Of course, that's another world's story. ”

Chu Guang raised his eyebrows slightly.

Sure enough—

Just as he guessed!

This fellow, who is known as a professor by the three doctors of principle, method, and conclusion, has already come into contact with the mysteries of the void, and this is the premise that he can use the "form formation field" technology on a large scale.

"Do you know something about another world?" Chu Guangming asked knowingly.

"Of course," the man on the screen seemed to smile lightly and continued in a gentle tone, "you already know the answer, don't you?" That soap bubble theory...... I'm guessing you've already met the Observer. I just don't know if he mentioned the 'Heart of the Galaxy' to you. ”

Chu Guang shook his head.

"It doesn't mention anything about the Heart of the Galaxy, only the Five Tenkura ...... What's that? ”

As if recalling the distant past, the figure floating in the void swayed gently for a while, and it took a long time to give an ambiguous answer.

"Nothing, it's just a way to become a Boundary Breaker. If that guy peeping around didn't mention it, either it wasn't in this universe, or the time hadn't come...... You don't have to care. ”

Don't worry about it.

How can you not care about this?!

Suppressing the curiosity in his heart, Chu Guang calmed down and continued.

"I have the impression that the observer mentioned you...... Although he didn't say who that person was, his intuition told me that it was you. ”

The man on the screen suddenly became interested and asked curiously.

"Really? What did he say? ”

Recalling the exchange that day, Chu Guang said slowly.

"He said that the world is the way it is, and there is part of the reason why you are here."

As if not satisfied with this assessment, the vague figure laughed and replied mockingly.

"That guy must not have told you that the cause and effect it sees is equivalent to the wings of a butterfly and a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. The two may indeed have a certain relationship, but it is definitely not a direct relationship...... There may be a Pacific Ocean in between. ”

"What it wants to say is that the Wasteland Age is the ultimate destiny of the Age of Prosperity, so I can't blame the foundation of the Age of Prosperity, but don't you think this logic is strange? Would you blame a person's parents for not giving birth to him because he died? ”

"It's a bit far-fetched." Chu Guang nodded and glanced at him a little strangely, "You guys seem to be familiar with each other?" ”

"Sort of."

The person on the screen seemed to be caught in a memory, and said slowly after a long time.

"Once upon a time...... It gave me a 'system'. ”

Chu Guang said with a strange expression.

"System? Like that shelter system you gave me? ”

The professor, who was standing on the screen, shook his head.

"It's different, the two are completely different things, the one I gave you is a beginner's tutorial at best, and what it gives me is a 'system' in the true sense of the word, the one that can improve the level of the mind, and the kind that inspires me when my research gets stuck in a rut."

Chu Guang: "Sounds a bit powerful. ”

"It's pretty powerful, but ...... That's it, actually. The observer is not omniscient, and the information it can convey to us is limited to what we know or will know, and even when I no longer need it, it can do nothing but get angry. ”

The professor smiled and continued in a gentle tone, "Actually, just like the tutorial I gave you for beginners, once you are familiar with the operation process of the Vault, you will no longer need the guidance of that thing. Even if you don't have the rules and regulations of that thing, you can do better. ”

"It's the same for me, I used to rely on the system's guidance at first. But as my research deepened, I became less and less in need of the thing, and in the end it was no longer me who asked for it, but it who asked for me. ”

That is, the professor was once engaged in research for a long time with the assistance of observers.

However, due to a disagreement between the two parties on something, the cooperation was suspended.

This divergence was probably in the early part of the Boom Era, and most likely even before the Boom Age.

Chu Guang tried to analyze a wave from the perspective of motivation.

Observers obviously want human civilization to play a role in the distant future, so they actively interfere or accelerate the process of human civilization at the expense of human potential.

However, its interference is limited to point-to-point.

It doesn't even want human civilization to go too fast, it's better to just go a little faster, and then just step into the sea of stars at the right time.

However, perhaps because of the interference of the unspeakable fog, or perhaps because of man's own rebellion, curiosity, and thirst or greed for the material world, its plans have been varied, so that the marbles that should have been on the established trajectory have deviated from their original tracks.

At the very least, its deduction has shifted in this universe or world line.

The "professor", who was admired by tens of thousands of people, did not follow the guidance of the system on a key matter, but slammed the accelerator to the ground.

An era of infinite prosperity was born.

With only the resources of one galaxy, the Federation of People has achieved a utopia of infinite prosperity.

However, on the other hand, this "carnival" of losing gravity also laid the groundwork for the collapse of heaven.

Observers have already calculated the outcome of this universe after dozens of millennia long before human civilization entered the era of prosperity.

And that's why it finally gave up on this universe.

As for the later "True Fragrance" and "I didn't expect you to be alive", that's another story.

It really didn't expect that the human beings who fell from heaven into the abyss would still be able to stand up, let alone that the morphological formation field could be used like this, and that a young civilization that was more cohesive than the human union was born on this ruin.

The professor was right.

The observer is indeed not omnipotent.

If it could expect everything, it wouldn't be led by the "unspeakable fog" like a dog, and there would be no need to peep around.

Chu Guang nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask tentatively.

"The Observer has mentioned to me that it expects you to be a 'Boundary Breaker', and yet you seem—"

"Don't guess."

The professor, who was standing on the screen, interrupted his tentative and replied in the affirmative in a complicated tone.

"I don't know what you'd choose, but I was ...... Indeed gave up. ”