Chapter 2: Total Mobilization (Part 2)
"Rather than a father, it's more accurate to say I'm becoming the creator of a civilization."
Li Aozi calmly said:
"In the Grand Narrative, no one can remain uninvolved. Even I must make the necessary sacrifices."
"Li Aozi."
N4 said:
"Your previous plan was great."
She nodded and said:
"I'm impressed that you could take this step."
Before Li Aozi could say anything, N4 immediately shifted the conversation:
"But, if you defeat Lord Entropy, how will you return?"
"I have thought about that kind of outcome."
"Not returning to Baizhu Star? Or not going back to the Layer Abyss?"
"I've already arranged for such matters."
Li Aozi slightly smiled:
"The Descenders will arrive in twenty hours, we must prepare. This time, we must give it our all, with the spirit of total war— Nephis, leading the troops for a charge won't be a problem, right?"
Nephis widened her eyes and viciously winked:
"Leave it to me, boss."
"The stored Growth-armored Vanguard is sufficient; three million units are enough to consume those Descenders." N4 said, "But in reality, you don't have much time; according to my observations, your action time is at most 20 hours."
"Not that ample."
Li Aozi said sternly:
"Once I descend to the surface of Azure Star, Lord Entropy will be immediately enraged, leaving us only 9 hours. Check everything again now and use all available means. The longer we prepare, the greater the success rate."
"What if we fail?"
"There is no such possibility." Li Aozi said coldly, "Win or die, that's how we act. The goal is to defeat Lord Entropy head-on. There's only one outcome for failure: Lord Entropy will continue to spread across the entire Fairy Super Galaxy, even affecting the Eye of the Galaxy region."
"The Narrative Civilization will not allow such a result to appear." N4 said.
"Yes, but compared to solving Lord Entropy, resolving us is easier." Li Aozi took a deep breath, "We are a weak nation, no matter how good the data looks on paper, it can't compare to the existence of hegemonic Empires. I will use my diplomatic abilities and connections to gain opportunities and create an environment to fight against Lord Entropy."
"No external assistance?"
"No one can bear the responsibility of defeat." Li Aozi shook his head, bitterly said, "I don't dare to tell anyone about this matter; I haven't informed even one of the three major Narratives. I'm sorry, this counts as my personal decision, Azure Star must be preserved."
"...Given the current situation, there's not much I can say."
N4 put one hand on her hip, eyeing Li Aozi:
"On Azure Star, people call you a legend, a hero, and a madman, even 'Miracle Li Aozi.' But I have never believed you are someone who creates miracles."
"Behind every seemingly gambled move is actually your meticulous planning and ambitious ambition."
"You can see far away, as if you have prescience."
"So, I can't say much—may you succeed."
N4 said:
"See you at the Border Abyss."
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N4's worries were insignificant to Li Aozi; he had considered these issues early on.
After bidding farewell to N4, Nephis followed him on a secret flight all the way to the Baoseteli central hub.
To prepare for the final battle, Li Aozi must bring out all his strength.
The Baoseteli central hub is a large planetary elemental fortress, created and dominated by the legendary Architect 'Frost Realm' Pei Yin Baosteli, completely constructed of frost elements—exquisitely beautiful, yet not cold or damp, with an incredibly pleasant climate.
However, Baosteli is already quite advanced in age, and his pathway has regressed a lot. Currently, the family head position is held by the eldest son, Pei Xiuqin Baosteli, who looks like a porcelain doll, with blue eyes and purple hair, wearing white short socks, an adorable boy.
With the bonuses of the Star Charmer and Mother of Salvation, Pei Xiuqin warmly received Li Aozi. Without much effort, Li Aozi won his trust, and after a brief negotiation, Pei Xiuqin, the family head, looked at Li Aozi with hearts in his eyes, avoiding direct eye contact, as if his every word and action were filled with fatal allure.
Thanks to the other's favor, when leaving the Baoseteli family mansion, Li Aozi had gained a frost-forged tome.
"'World Architecture: Theories of Base Logic Operation.'"
Li Aozi casually flipped through it. With his current Intelligence, it would take some time to study it, so he simply spent experience to learn it directly.
[You have come into contact with a pathway secret manual, the Fine Artistry power contained within makes you feel extremely familiar and beneficial]
[You have acquired the Secondary Profession—[Architect]]
[Unlocked Occupational Talent:—[Objective Editing]]
[Objective Editing]—[Architects] are experts in perceiving the world, starting from base logic to think about, interfere with, and edit the running of the world. You can see the foundational logic of how things operate, continuously analyzing the structure of various things.
This will grant you the following abilities:
① Imaginary Number Language—Mages use Magic Power, Mechanics control Magnetic Force, Biochemists dominate Cell Origin Energy, while Architects use a power called 'Imaginary Number.' You can use this infinitely large force to some extent to modify the objective physical world. The value of imaginary numbers depends on your Intelligence.