PFC Chapter 542 The Incarnation of the World Tree?
Chapter 542 The Incarnation of the World Tree?
"what happened?"
Eve arrived a little later and also discovered the injured people surrounded in the middle.
"These are... scars caused by the Kuroshio?"
After investigating, Feng Jin showed a surprised expression.
"Black, Kuroshio?" Clementine was also quite surprised.
She hadn't expected that the injuries were caused by the Kuroshio.
“The situation is bad… Clementine, arrange a quiet ward, I will treat you—it’s a miracle you’ve survived this long after being injured by the Black Tide.”
“Yes.” Clementine immediately went to do so.
"Ms. Eve, Butterfly, and Teacher Tian, would you please head to Tree Garden first? Clementine and I will catch up with you once the injured person's condition improves."
"The patient is right in front of me... I must remain true to my duty as a doctor."
Xia Die also looked solemn, knowing how serious the damage caused by the Black Tide was.
"I understand. May fate show mercy to this unfortunate person."
"Tianye, I believe he will get better!"
"Kuroshio...."
Eve then moved closer, staring at the wounds on the man's body.
The wound was covered by black squares with red borders, like a modular virus.
"Ms. Eve?" Feng Jin asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I'll give it a try." Eve had already made up her mind.
"Huh?" Feng Jin was clearly surprised. "Ms. Eve also knows medicine?"
"I know a little," Eve replied softly.
Then he reached out, and a surge of life force covered the wound.
But the result did not meet Eve's expectations.
Because under the infusion of such pure life force, any kind of wound would be completely healed, but at this moment, the black cube was like a boundless black hole, continuously devouring Eve's life force.
"Life energy isn't working..."
Although unexpected, it was still within Eve's expectations.
"Try analyzing it."
After seeing those modular wounds, Eve began to speculate that the Black Tide might not be a physical entity, but rather some kind of data, or even a virus.
However, this speculation has not yet been confirmed.
Eve closed her eyes and activated the intelligence engine.
[Target identified: Kuroshio.]
[Analyzing.....]
Analysis failed...
[Analyzing.....]
Analysis failed...
[Analyzing.....]
Analysis failed...
[Analyzing.....]
Analysis failed...
[Analyzing.....]
Analysis failed...
【Gibberish ￥！ ￥@&*】
Eve's brows furrowed.
[Initiating brute-force analysis...]
Brute-force analysis failed.
[Target not applicable.....]
As the last sentence indicated that the target was not applicable, Eve's expression became even more serious.
Not only is conventional analysis useless, but even forcibly cracking it with astronomical computing power is futile.
This means that either Kuroshio lacks data computing power, or it lacks sufficient computing power.
But Eve was still somewhat incredulous.
With the intelligence engine given to her by Bo Shizun, plus her own void system, even the computing power of the Black Tower database is no match for her.
How could there be a situation of insufficient computing power?
Could it be that the Kuroshio Current is not a product of data?
"Ms. Eve, how is the situation?" Feng Jin asked cautiously from the side.
Seeing how serious Eve was, she tiptoed around, not daring to disturb her.
“It’s nothing,” Eve shook her head.
"It seems I don't know enough about the Kuroshio and can't be of much help."
"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Feng Jin." Eve readily admitted her shortcomings.
This was the first time she had been helpless in the face of her injury.
“It’s alright, Ms. Eve. I know you’ve put in a lot of effort too. Leave the rest to me.”
At this moment, Clementine arrived with two soldiers from Ohma, who also carried a stretcher. They carefully placed the injured man on the stretcher and carried him away.
“Ms. Feng Jin, the room is ready,” Clementine said.
"Thanks for your hard work."
After Feng Jin finished speaking, she turned to look at Eve and the others.
"Everyone, let's go first."
"We will definitely catch up with you."
"Okay." Xia Die nodded.
"Everyone, follow Tian! From Ohma, fly, fly!"
Tian flapped the small wings on her back, and a gust of air rose up, and everyone took flight.
...........
A few days later, at the treehouse.
On the way to the tree garden, everyone was tired, but they still chatted.
After a night's rest, the group got up early.
"Sew the gemstones and felted wool together, it's a bit more difficult than I thought..."
Xiaodie fiddled with the gems and blanket in her hands.
"Xiaodie is so skillful, I want to learn too..." Mimi flew happily to the side.
"Would Mimi like to try too? Then... it's your turn?" Xia Die smiled and handed the wool felt in her hand to Mimi.
After spending a few days together, Xia Die, who already possessed an astonishing talent for languages, had become familiar with Mimi and was able to understand what Mimi was saying.
"You two are so familiar with each other?" Eve couldn't help but ask.
With her hands on her hips and a smug expression, Mimi said, "Mimi! It's been so many days, and Die and I are already good friends!"
Xia Die smiled and said, "After all, this little guy is very cute."
"It's really amazing... After the Battle of Nicardoli, its voice seemed to have gained a spirit."
"After spending these past few days together, I think I'm gradually starting to understand the meaning behind its words... although only a small part of it," Xia Die said.
Mimi nodded repeatedly, "Mimi~ that means I'm growing up! Is it possible that once I have the memory of poking wool, I'll grow hands as beautiful as Xiaodie's...?"
"You grew arms..." Eve couldn't imagine this scene.
"Mimi! That's so rude! How can you say such things to a girl?" Mimi stomped her foot in the air.
Xia Die couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Mimi crossed her arms, turned her head to the side, and looked sullen.
"Mimi! Just kidding! But I'm sure I'll gain a lot from this trip to the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden."
"I can't wait... I wonder what kind of changes will occur in them?" Mimi couldn't help but show herself a lovestruck expression.
"Will you turn into a beautiful girl?" Eve smiled and ruffled Mimi's hair.
"Mimi! That's right! I will definitely become a beautiful girl!" Mimi raised her proud pink puppy head.
At this moment, Tian woke up.
She came out of the tent.
"Phew... Is everyone awake? Little Fu, Little Die, and... the pink puppy?"
"Mimi? A...puppy...? How come even the species has changed! Shouldn't it be Little Mimi?"
Mimi was somewhat exasperated.
"It's time to depart. How did Lord Tian rest?" Xia Die asked.
"Judging from your sleep talking, you must have had a very long dream, right?"
Tian scratched his head. "Hmm, talking in his sleep? What did Tian say?"
Xia Die thought for a moment, "Hmm... something like, 'Mommy~ the doll with the sword~ fighting side by side~ be brave!'"
Upon hearing this, Tian immediately became shy.
She covered her face, "Oh dear, how embarrassing... Please don't laugh at Tian!"
"Of course not," Xia Die said very seriously.
"You remember that Lord Tian's mother was also a saint of Janusapolis, right?"
Tian nodded. "Yes, and she's the most powerful saintess in the history of the city! She's the one who brought us a prophecy of salvation—and she has adorable red hair like a red mushroom!"
"However... it seems Tian can't remember what her mother looks like. Even in my dream just now..."
Tian's mood became depressed.
Mother....
Everyone has a mother...
But my mother...
Suddenly, Mimi flew over.
"Mmm~ Since that's the case, Eve and I will lend little Tian a hand!"
"Are you planning to use memory rewind? But I don't have a medium." Eve pondered seriously.
Tian no longer recognizes her mother, so even if she tries to recall her memories, she won't be able to find her.
Unless there is another medium to carry the memory.
"Mimi." Mimi crossed her arms, looking confident.
"Think about it, everyone. There are many memories left all over the world, and Little Tian's mother must be among them."
"As long as people pay attention during their journey to find their memories, and then Eve suddenly—little Tian can not only remember what her mother looks like, but she can even talk to her, right?"
Hearing Mimi's words, Tian became happy immediately.
"Hmm...Tian thinks this is a great idea! So, can Tian ask the pink puppy for help?"
"Mimi~ I'll say yes to you if Little Tian stops calling me the pink puppy!" Mimi said.
“Okay! From now on, I’ll call you Little Mimi!” Tian said excitedly.
"Hmm! That's more like it... But, although I just casually mentioned a name, what species is it exactly?"
“A pink mammal, isn’t that accurate enough?” Eve asked.
"You've really gone too far! Eve!" Mimi stomped her foot in mid-air once again.
"Hmph! Fine, whatever it is, they keep their word! Since Little Tian is all cheered up, let's go!" Mimi pouted.
"Let's hurry! Maybe there's a clue in the tree garden!"
Tian jogged forward, and Eve and the others exchanged smiles and followed.
But suddenly, Tian stopped in her tracks.
“Hmm, Tian remembers, *we* were supposed to ask the big tree if Cesis would be willing to visit Ohma…”
"Just follow this narrow path uphill, and you'll soon reach the Tree Garden."
“Mimi? ‘Ways of Latitude and Longitude’…Does this name have any meaning?” Mimi asked.
Xia Die then explained, "Legend has it that when Meneta sought an audience with Ceres, she always wore a long white gown. The warp and weft threads, falling to the ground, became roads and steps..."
As she said this, Xia Die's gaze kept glancing at Eve.
I wonder what Mom will do when she returns to the treehouse.
"May this romantic road bring good news to Ohmma."
The group climbed the path and soon saw a huge tree that blocked out the sky.
Tian pointed at the big tree and jumped up excitedly, "Look, a very big tree! It's—very big!"
"Mimi! How magnificent!" Mimi exclaimed.
Eve looked out and saw the giant tree bowing slightly in the silent forest, its body tilted, lying prostrate in the withered green waves.
A passing breeze rustled through the trees and leaves, sounding like a sigh, then drifted silently into the sunless ocean above.
This gave her a sense of familiarity.
"If it were the World Tree, it would be even more magnificent..."
Eve thought back to Mount Sumeru, to the World Tree, and to her daughter, Narcida.
The giant tree evoked memories of her past.
"The World Tree?" Xia Die, who was standing nearby, heard Eve's murmur.
“Yes, the World Tree, I am its incarnation,” Eve exclaimed.
"At that time, there was also a group of followers of mine, the first sages, who built academies under the protection of the tree and spread wisdom."
"The World Tree...an incarnation? An academy?"
Xia Die connected Eve's words and suddenly seemed to have discovered something.
Sure enough, Mother is Cecilia!
It's not unreasonable for her to call the split branch in front of her the World Tree, since the split branch is the origin of the forest.
Now that Mom has admitted that she is the embodiment of the Split Branch, doesn't that mean Mom is Cecily?
Furthermore, they even mentioned the sage creating the academy! Isn't that the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden?
After some mental preparation, Xia Die became even more certain of her thoughts.
Sure enough, she did the right thing! We need to keep it a secret for Mom and not ruin her plan.
However, it turns out that Mom actually had a relationship with Meneta back then...
Just as Xia Die activated her fantasies from her light novel, Eve was also reminiscing.
Although it looks similar, it is ultimately not the World Tree.
Or rather, this is not her world tree.
This inevitably reminded Eve of the present.
Will March 7th like this spectacular view? I'm not sure; perhaps Danheng...
Well, in both of his lifetimes, he had encountered such a large tree and was in a very difficult situation.
"Let's forget about Jianmu," Eve chuckled.
“Mimi? But what exactly is this huge tree…?” Mimi asked.
“That is the branch of the split, the body of Cesis. The place where it took root is the plain basin beneath our feet. Trees and shrubs began to grow and gradually formed a sizable, lush forest,” Xia Die explained, regaining her senses.
Long ago, Celestus, the "first scholar," led the people to establish gardens and courtyards in the forest, naming them the "Garden of Enlightenment," for people to awaken their minds, seek knowledge, and attain enlightenment.
Xia Die didn't dare to explain too clearly, because she wasn't sure what her mother was planning to do.
“Tian knows this! Everyone says that’s how this huge academy came to be.” Tian nodded.
"Mimi? But is the academy such a quiet place?" Mimi asked, voicing her doubts.
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