Chapter 561 News about other Fire Bearers in reserve
"Your statement is not accurate. To be precise, we don't know it."
"Well!"
Colin felt his temples throb upon hearing this. If the "Rabbit Lady" hadn't looked difficult to deal with, and she wasn't a woman, he would have rushed up to her, grabbed her by the collar, and yelled:
"Speak some fucking human language! Speak something people can understand!"
At this moment, Colin suddenly regretted learning about "2044".
All these theories were taken into my head at once, and not only did I not understand anything, but my mind became even more confused.
It's just like listening to a riddle. It's more convenient to just point to where it will burn!
At this time, it seemed that Colin had calmed down, and "Ms. Rabbit" continued to make a calm and unperturbed voice.
"You don't really need to think too much about '2044' in a 'broad sense', because it really doesn't mean much to us at this stage. Only giants have the ability to observe, study, and provide a certain explanation."
"And in a 'narrow sense,' 2044 is a date deduced based on a series of circumstances like 'it might be known to everyone.' The more powerful a civilization or creature, the more likely it is to have an idea of what might happen..."
"This kind of 'thinking' isn't obvious to us, but when it's reflected in something macro or powerful, the situation is different."
"For example, some have suggested that human greed and aggression are the very reason why we, as creatures, act 'passively'..."
"For example, Red Moon instinctively believed that recycling all biomass before the year 2044 would be a way to deal with a time, space, object, creature, or other thing that might not exist for us."
"Or perhaps 'Night' is the same, except its approach is more radical. It aims to return the universe to its calm, origin, to its original state of 'zero', in order to deal with it..."
Hearing this, Colin couldn't help but be amazed: No wonder "Dark Night" is more annoying than "Red Moon", "Red Moon" just wants to eat all the meals, but "Dark Night" overturns the table!
"Aside from the examples I mentioned, all other beings at the top of the universe or other multiverses are beginning to act in their own way. Whether actively or passively, they must take action. To use an example you can understand, it's like an arms race..."
"Some people have observed and noticed that when these entities, through active or passive actions, reach the point of greatest conflict, it is likely to be the 'ultimate time' in the 'narrow sense' of '2044.'"
"The reason it's narrow is because many higher beings don't recognize the 'Year 2044' compared to the broader one... After all, they are the driving forces, not the victims like us."
“…”
"Ms. Rabbit" explained the so-called "2044" in a simple and understandable way as possible.
This is relatively easier to understand than the "broad sense".
After sorting it out, Colin roughly understood the situation and summarized it briefly as follows:
In other words, all contradictions arise from the " 2044" that is intangible to ordinary things ...
Because of it, countless things and even supreme beings began to act, and when the conflicts generated by their actions reached a white-hot stage, it was a situation similar to "doomsday" for ordinary creatures.
That is the "ultimate time" in a "narrow sense".
As Colin's thoughts turned, he asked again:
"Speaking of which, even if we successfully resolve their battle, we'll still have to face an unknown '2044'? Do we have any way to deal with that?"
Ms. Rabbit seemed to have finally finished the paperwork at hand. She spread her hands flat on the table and looked up.
"I've said before that everything, including us, is actively or passively making preparations, whether we like it or not.
"Guiding the arrival of the 'First Fire' and creating an environment where the good side of 'human nature' is the basic logical commonality is the main direction that I and quite a few others agree on.
"Of course, there are some other opinions, but it's pretty much the same."
"I" and quite a few people? When Colin heard the term "Ms. Rabbit" used, did it mean that there were still some who disagreed?
He thought of some people or things, especially the "rat".
However, "Ms. Rabbit" did not want to mention the appearance of that group of people, but continued:
"While 'Firekeeper,' one of the company's crowning achievements, was certainly on the right track, it wasn't conceived in the right environment, leading to some fundamental problems...
"Under that environment, the fate of the Fire Bearer is likely to be assimilation by the First Flame, and all their efforts will ultimately become a treasury for something else...
"Due to various factors, it was impossible to turn back. People were generally pessimistic and couldn't see any possibility...
"But at that time, someone still made a bold decision and took the lead in creating an oversized prop to seek a breakthrough."
"What prop is it?" Colin couldn't help but ask, and remembered the ultimate item that Rosen mentioned that could change everything and reverse despair.
As for the person taking the lead, he is most likely "Boss Huang He".
Colin felt a pain in his balls whenever he thought of him.
This guy definitely fits the description of "bold", and his props have a very special feature, which is that the effects are very strong, but the side effects are no less!
"I don't know the name of this item yet, but I have a feeling you might be able to discover it during your investigation soon."
"As for the accurate information related to it, maybe I can't remember it, or maybe I haven't had much contact with it before, or maybe the relevant information has been blocked. In short, I can't give you any specific information about it..."
"However, during this time, I've been able to determine some fragmented information about it. For example, the conditions for its initial activation were extremely demanding. One of them required that the person throw eighteen consecutive stacked 'Luck' spells within a short period of time, causing the item's effects to favor us."
"Eighteen 'lucky'?!" Colin's eyes widened. Or were they superimposed on each other?
Is this something a human can do?
He couldn't even imagine how smooth a person's life would be after this investment.
I’m afraid he became a god on the spot?
No, does it really take that much "luck" to be like this now?
Perhaps seeing his confusion, Ms. Rabbit said:
"Whether or not the casting was successful is known only to the executor. I simply inferred the result through some observations. For example, the Book of Numerology or something related to it might be fine the first time it's cast as 'bad luck' or 'good luck'. However, the second time, regardless of whether it's good or bad, it will most likely evaporate and instantly merge into some macroscopic aspect. This is because of it..."
"Is he dead?"
“I don’t know, but it wasn’t like this before.”
"All right."
As he spoke, an earlier doubt in Colin's heart was explained -
He once asked in the company channel whether "Lucky" could be renewed. The answer he got at that time was that the second one would disappear and its whereabouts would be unknown.
Now we know the reason. It's related to that super-sized item with an unknown name.
Ms. Rabbit added, "Furthermore, in order for this item to function successfully, the Fire Bearers and many of the company's employees have paid a tremendous price. This is also a condition for its activation..."
No, in the past, there were powerful people everywhere, but now there are only a few kittens and almost all of them are wiped out.
Colin pursed his lips, not knowing what to say for a moment.
I feel that this item is too expensive to use, and the so-called eighteen "lucky" things may be a bit exaggerated.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be so unlucky...
Just as she was thinking this, Ms. Rabbit continued, "Actually, for the company, the current results haven't deviated much, because a scenario that was originally impossible has now occurred...
"The First Flame has completed its final transformation. We've achieved the desired outcome. Now is the time for all things to converge towards human nature. All that's missing is a Fire Bearer to unleash the First Flame and establish its destiny..."
Hearing this, Colin nodded on the surface, but inwardly he couldn't help but complain: "Well said! So, where should we go now to find this 'Fire Bearer'?"
He was not deeply affected by the "inhumane" and "unhumane" environment.
However, he now has a better understanding of the situation.
To put it bluntly, without the "First Fire", there would be no "Fire Holder".
And without the "fire holder", the "first fire" cannot be brought.
So far, no one has understood how a "Fire Bearer" could appear without the "First Fire".
It's a dead loop.
Thinking of this, Colin sighed and said, "If I had left behind even the weakest Fire Embracer, we wouldn't be in this situation. Now, is there really a chance?"
Although the "Fire Bearer" is not invincible and can kill many level one containments in seconds, its true value after its appearance is not just its combat power.
And it lies in its identity.
If the first "Fire Bearer" were to appear now, it would be unique due to special rules. It would have the ability to mobilize extremely high levels of authority, able to regroup the current company's forces and guide the arrival of the "First Fire"...
If only one had been left, the situation wouldn't be like this.
Thinking of this, Colin raised his eyebrows and suddenly realized that with the company's capabilities, it should not be impossible to retain employees.
Maybe there is a hidden story?
"I can't answer the first question you asked. There are some details I'm not familiar with. As for the second one..."
Ms. Rabbit said in a calm tone with a rare seriousness:
"The ultimate goal behind all my current missions is to have a 'Fire Bearer' emerge.
“I firmly believe that I can succeed and I work hard for it.”
The firm words of "Ms. Rabbit" seemed to give Colin more confidence. Putting aside the difficulty, just looking at "Ms. Rabbit" like this, it still felt very impressive.
As for whether the hope is great, it's hard to say, after all, putting aside the difficulty...
However, having already made the decision, Colin didn't dwell on it too much. After receiving further explanation on the question about "2044", he asked about other things:
"Aside from me, are there other Fire Bearers in reserve? If so, what are their situations? Can we get in touch and get to know each other?"
Upon hearing this, "Ms. Rabbit" nodded:
"have."
Then, as Colin looked at her, waiting for further explanation, he found that "Ms. Rabbit" had no follow-up answer.
The two of them stared at each other for about one, two, three, or four seconds. When the atmosphere became awkward, Colin suddenly realized something.
His level is not high enough, and a "yes" is the most information he can know.
As for other details like the exact number of people, status, location, etc., don't even think about it. They are all extremely important secrets. I'm afraid you can only know them after you level up or become a "Fire Bearer"...
But just the word "yes" made Colin feel that there were many things he could associate with it.
"I hope others will also work hard to break through this barrier as soon as possible, and never hold onto the idea that 'it's better to rely on others than on yourself'..."
Colin waited for a moment to see how hard others would work, then asked another question:
"By the way, what will happen after we investigate that 'Book of Numerology'?"
"There's someone who, after a minor setback, strayed down the rebellion first. His ideas and demands deviate from our goals. You're no stranger to him; the last accidental transfer was caused by him..."
"That mouse?" Colin immediately realized who "Ms. Rabbit" was talking about.
"Yes, if there is a chance, just kill it. Don't give it any chance. I won't give it any task that could allow it to live for even one second longer, so if you encounter it, just ignore it." Ms. Rabbit said calmly.
So decisive?... Colin thought for a moment and asked curiously, "Can I tell you what the wrong path is?"
"If nothing unexpected happens, they want to take the path of considering humanity as a great race, and that's a relatively extreme and irrational approach."
"hold head high?"
Colin was puzzled. Human supremacy, isn't this the company's policy?
Aren't we all on the same path?
Ms. Rabbit saw his expression, tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then explained.
"One thing you must understand is that what we pursue is not the extreme and singular supremacy of humankind, but rather the convergence of all things towards 'humanity', towards a basic logical commonality, rather than the creation of a single race."
"To use a simple example, it's like an empire. An empire will perish, but ideas, as long as they are still alive, will always live on, spreading and assimilating. It's not like the former, forcing a monkey to wear clothes and treating it as a human being..."
Is this what they call a manufactured environment? Even the Fire Keepers perished in battle for this? Colin pondered.
I feel that this behavior is a bit like clearing a piece of fertile land from the desert and burning itself as fertilizer - in this way, those who come later finally have an environment for farming.
It’s just that I paid a little too much for this “field”, and it’s hard to say whether it’s worth it.
"As for the person who has taken the wrong path, even though he will be the first to initiate trouble, it doesn't mean he's that powerful, because his plans are almost certain to fail. He may think he's plotting against those ancient beings, but in reality, he might be overthinking it..."
"Ms. Rabbit" expressed her pessimism about the other party's actions: "I asked you to kill him immediately because he has many factors that may cause the situation to get out of control, and will cause many unnecessary casualties, reducing our chances of success...
"Then, it's another matter. The next thing you need to pay attention to is that my current condition is greatly restricted due to the influence of that item...
"Some of my cognition and memories, as well as my own authority, are not very complete...
“Add to that any action you take on the ‘symbolic world’ you live in, and it’s extremely difficult for me.
"So, until you have a result from your observation and investigation of the 'Book of Numerology', I can't do anything. After that, I'll have even less time to attend to this place... I can only offer some assistance and guidance, which may not be decisive. For the rest of the process, you'll need to work on your own."
"Hmm..." Colin nodded and asked curiously:
"You said that by then you won't have time to take care of this place? Why is that..."
"We have many enemies..."
"Ms. Rabbit" shook her head slightly after saying this, indicating that it would be better for him not to get involved in this matter any further.
But Colin understood this sentence.
The company has so many enemies! Look up at the starry sky at night, click on any planet, and there might be an enemy on it who wants to stab him...
This cannot be simply described as how much.
However, does "Ms. Rabbit" mean that she will be stationed at the border when the time comes?
After thinking about it, Colin asked about "World No. 13" and other things, wondering if they would be affected. He was still a little worried about the situation there...
"In the short term, the impact is not that great."
Ms. Rabbit said confidently, "I left a few documents there. I can intervene if necessary, so you don't have to worry too much."
Hearing this, Colin was moved, but at the same time, he felt a strange feeling: "Why is there a sense of 'I will take care of your wife and children myself, don't worry about it'?"
At this moment, "Ms. Rabbit" suddenly looked at him, and a serious expression appeared on her beautiful but unclear face:
“You should focus on yourself more than anywhere else. Remember, even if you don’t achieve your desired goals, live as long as you can.”
