The establishment of the Time Travelers Alliance began in the first year of Conan

Chapter 291 The Second Weightlifting Champion of the Conan Universe—Returns in Style! (Must Read) (Seeking Monthly Tickets at the End of the Month)

(This chapter is about the purpose of all plans; please do not skip it.)
If there are any additional benefits to starting the "Sixth Pointer Case"...

That was undoubtedly the creator of our great CYZ Alliance.

The terminator of the ritual case cycle

[Detective Conan Universe-001] The Second Weightlifting Champion -

Lin Sheng, also known as Lord ZC-01, has finally broken free from the constraints and shackles of the Star Tower and regained his freedom.

Although He became busy again the very next second after being able to leave the Star Tower.

Just like how only a short time had passed—

It might only last a few seconds.

But Lin Sheng had become too lazy to keep track of how many people he had saved who were almost "locked up" his timeline and causal chain.

Moreover, He simply suspended the time of all personnel who did not have TDD.

After all, the logic and timeline of "Universe Two" can indeed leave newcomers completely bewildered.

At that final moment, the CYZ Alliance Moon Ark initiated what was perhaps an unprecedented jump procedure.

In the glow of the "Sixth Pointer Case," the golden CYZ effects in the [Core Layer] surged like a tide.

This colossal object "drags" everything that can be carried in "Universe One," and all the structures of reality.

Before the catastrophe that would later be known as the "Pure White Disaster"—the melting of the timeline—arrived, this Noah's Ark rushed towards the universe "copied" by Conan Edogawa's understanding.

—The Alliance is trying to "run away" with a part of the universe.

During the Alliance's first existence in "Universe Two," the entire "Moon" began to age.

It was a sight that sent shivers down one's spine.

A chemical reaction that has already ended restarts in a deviated time equilibrium;
The completely cooled alloy surface suddenly glowed with the heat of the forging process.

Even the atoms no longer diffuse; the separated electrons return to the parent body along their original trajectories.
Everything moves backward as lightly as if in a dream.

The entire universe has become an hourglass that is slowly flowing backwards.

The gears of cause and effect are reversed, causing the chain of time to run in the opposite direction.

—The river of entropy and the river of time flow backward in “Universe No. 2”.

This is also why Lin Sheng chose to stop the gears of the universe at the first opportunity.

We need to know that "Universe 2" is a real universe, just like "Universe 1," and of infinite size!

This is not as easy and simple as it used to be in the League Cycle.

Maintaining the normal flow of time for everyone within a closed, finite, cyclical spacetime is quite simple.

But what if the target were now changed to an infinite universe?

Furthermore, you also need to try to anchor and correct the timeline of every drop that tries to "splash" out of it.

And let's not forget that, in order to save on the CYZ effect, the CYZ Alliance has "frozen" a large number of members in the past.

Therefore, you also need to avoid having members who are unaware of the situation choose a "dead end"...

This is also why Lin Sheng felt that all of this was a little troublesome.

All members who have not previously worn TDD must now face something they have never faced before—

No, the problem now should be one that "will never have existed before."

They need to come up with a cause for their "effect".

……

Now, in every corridor and every space of the Soyuz lunar base, alarms from TDD devices are ringing out.

"Warning... Time balance deviation warning..."

Those devices that were trying to fight against the new order of the universe by relying on the residual CYZ effect radiation field all lit up with red light.

"Warning! Current [Time-bound Flow Rate]: -1.000 standard units."

After crossing that line of impossibility, every physical process will no longer proceed linearly.

Research level, the third central research platform.

Facing the "normal spacetime of Universe Two" isolated by the [Time Sequence Stabilization Pod], Bai Zichen nodded to his assistant beside him.

The assistant turned on the microphone: "Mizuno, you can begin your activities now."

Mizuno Maki took two final deep breaths, then reached out and lightly tapped the TDD on his wrist.

The green indicator light above instantly turned red, symbolizing a level four red alert.

At the same time, the familiar "Time Deviation" warning sounded.

And looking at the "Guide to a Better Life in Universe 2" that almost filled his entire field of vision.

Mizuno Maki "closed" her eyes briefly, and he "stopped" and "shut down" these gradually "disappearing" messages.

As he began to "forget" what he knew, the projections in the air seemed to fade away on their own, as if they were alive.

The characters became "chaotic," and the content of the log gradually began to move towards the past.

And within this bizarre logic—

Mizuno Maki, however, successfully "went backward" and completed the reason for the "future" she had given herself.

The timeline displayed on the side clock finally only fluctuated slightly, rather than collapsing.

After completing the task of "recording" about "The Guide to a Wonderful Life in Universe Two".

Mizuno walked up to the microphone.

He then uttered the words that symbolized the success of the experiment.

"The research experiment on the inverted cosmic cause-effect system will now begin."

After Mizuno Maki completed the task related to the "Life Guide," many people in the laboratory showed excitement.

And at the moment he uttered those last words and activated TDD to stabilize his time flow.

"Finally it worked!"

Cheers erupted throughout the laboratory.

"We're the first, as expected!" Some people have already started checking the progress of other research departments.

It's even unclear who uttered this strange verbal tic: "Our Research Department's technology is unparalleled!"

……

In fact, research departments such as the Time Research Department and the Time Sequence Department are related to timeline research.

Or it could be an action department related to timeline missions, such as the Time Advancers or Time Weavers.

They were not exactly thriving in "Universe Two," but they were certainly quite adept at it.

Just like now, after confirming the success of the experiment, Bai Zichen also tried to experience the logic of "Universe No. 2".

Bai Zichen followed the thoughts that "appeared out of thin air" in his mind, "backwarding" forward in the laboratory, and tried to "download" the guide he had just "deleted" into the alliance's database.

After doing all this, he couldn't wait to reach out and "get rid of" his TDD.

As the green light came on, he exhaled instead of inhaling.

He only experienced the time required to construct a minimal "effect-cause" structure.

Honestly, even just a momentary experience seemed terrible.

This is a user manual on "how to survive in a universe where time is reversed".

Bai Zichen hopes that one day he will never need to use it.

At that moment, he even felt that the "First Universe" was so beautiful and so gentle.

Those terrifying time loops, inescapable "cases," and even bizarre "Detective Conan logic"...

All of that paled in comparison to even a fraction of the annoyance of the strange and eerie feeling that this "reverse universe" brought him.

Of course, the first priority now is to report on the completion of the task.

With the communication established and looking at the projection appearing in front of him, Bai Zichen reported to the [Execution Layer]:
"Preliminary testing has been completed. As long as the methods provided in the manual are followed, there will be no crashes on individual timelines at present."

“Then what about the historical process of each member?” a member of parliament asked.

This is also the issue that the [execution layer] is most concerned about—

If we do not rely on the CYZ effect, in a universe where "time balance is reversed," will there be problems with the self-awareness and continuity of consciousness of alliance members?
This relates to whether to activate the backup plan, which relies on the "cocoon system" to complete another approximate "positive time flow".

"It appears that the process can proceed normally at present."

Bai Zichen then pulled up the "enemy intelligence" he had "spyed on".

"The Timeline Reconstruction Design Bureau has already started the relevant work. Regarding the overall structural design of the [Timeline Reversal], it is estimated that it will only take three days to 'go back' to complete the design submission from 'three days ago'."

“By the day before yesterday, the Institute of Consciousness Synchronization will begin using the ‘Cocoon System’ to load the contents of the manual into the memories of all members.”

"In this way, even if members do not have TDD equipment, they can still make normal decisions by relying on their physiological time."

“Very good.” The councilor nodded in satisfaction, and then began to give Bai Zichen more work.

"Then, I'll trouble you to also take charge of the work at the Bureau of Historical Narrative Manipulation and Time Interference."

Bai Zichen's lips twitched. What else could he say?

"So, regarding the application for expanding the TDD quota for the Research Department—"

"Approved."

Therefore, for the sake of the future well-being of the Time Research Department, Bai Zichen gladly accepted this great task of "planning the past" for all members of the alliance.

In fact, Bai Zichen was indeed somewhat interested in this mission.

Otherwise, given his current achievements, refusing this task wouldn't be a big deal.

In fact, this newly established institution is practically overflowing with researchers who conduct "timeline studies."

Who wouldn't want to create an infinitely wonderful "origin story" for themselves?!
Of course, the CYZ Alliance Ethics Committee had long been waiting to reject all sorts of bizarre applications.

"I am the last surviving Kryptonian." — Rejected.

"Plasma spark tower construction project." — Rejected.

There are also a series of unreasonable requests such as "ancient creatures", "Jedi battles", "super robot battles", and "Pokémon planet".

—None of them will be accepted.

The order given to the Ethics Committee by the executive level is:
To prevent unforeseen circumstances and considering potential interactions with the original universe, the historical deviation rate cannot exceed 0.3% until everything settles down.

To be honest, this order actually saved the Alliance from a huge problem—but that's another story.

……

Lin Sheng, meanwhile, had returned to his quiet and unchanging office at the heart of the lunar base after a long absence.

Although before the "Sixth Pointer Case" is completely resolved, most of His power still needs to be used to stabilize the connection interface between "Universe One" and "Universe Two".

But at least His spirit is now free.

And so, the figure that had been waiting for so long—Shigenobu Hitomi—naturally had many questions waiting to be answered.

Lin Sheng was now able to answer all her questions.

only--

"Wait a moment, Tongzi. I need to adjust the flow of energy for the perpetual motion machine first."

The "Management Manual" lying open on the table jumped excitedly into its owner's hands.

After feeding his hamster a nut, Lin Sheng continued to deal with the important matters.

—Pausing the entire universe in time always requires energy.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances and to confirm as early as possible that "Universe Two" is functioning properly, it would be better if the timeline could start operating sooner.

The first thing to deal with is the office's "perpetual motion machine."

The causal logic of this mechanism that keeps the entire alliance running cannot be reversed.

Lin Sheng was curious about what would happen if he really didn't care.

But that was just curiosity.

Because in the inverted causal structure of "Universe 2", theoretically, the perpetual motion machine would be inverted into an "infinitely small" "energy input" structure.

Although it may also take an infinite amount of time to fall into that infinite fall, if that really happens, Lin Sheng can hardly say whether he can repair everything intact.

Therefore, this is something that cannot possibly occur in "Universe 2".

After the perpetual motion machine was adjusted.

"So all of this—" Shigenobu Hitomi was about to speak when Lin Sheng interrupted her.

"Oh, and there's also the operating mode related to TDD and CYZ effects. I need to add an inverted cause-effect logic."

"Otherwise, we'd have to be constantly careful to prevent them from falling out of the normal time flow."

Lin Sheng waved his hand, displaying all the things he had separated from the CYZ effect and their timeline structures.

"The constancy of the CYZ effect is now becoming somewhat problematic."

He frowned.

"I have to try to avoid it from happening and increase the potential effects of it."

"But there can't be too many either, otherwise too many 'miracles' will put pressure on the universe to achieve them."

He kept switching views at a blurry pace while muttering explanations:

"Hmm, we also need to consider the overall structure of the [inverted timeline], as well as the logic of Detective Conan..."

"So I have to skip those time points..."

At first, Hitomi Shigenobu was able to follow ZC-01's train of thought, but she couldn't quite understand the later explanations.

However, this familiar feeling brought her the same sense of security.

"Then comes the rewriting of the history of 'Universe Two'... This needs to be woven in reverse along the timeline to maintain a complete logical chain."

Here, Lin Sheng couldn't help but smile smugly.

"Hmph, luckily I had anticipated this and sent Hongzi to the very beginning of everything, which makes things much easier to weave."

But when Lin Sheng weaves a credible and reasonable causal logic using the opposite time flow.

As he looked at the history of the moon's birth that appeared before his eyes, he suddenly realized something.

"Wait... is it necessary for the Milky Way to preserve its past?"

Shigenobu Hitomi was finally able to get a word in edgewise.

"You mean... that the Milky Way was like that from the beginning?"

Lin Sheng nodded: "It has no consciousness and lacks individual continuity."

Lin Sheng thought about it more and more and felt that it was very feasible.

For those cosmic scales that are essentially unchanged relative to "human society"—is it really necessary to ensure that there is a complete origin story?
"Actually, all I need to do is make sure that the changes within the solar system don't become too significant."

So Lin Sheng simply deleted the time structure of some things that didn't need to change.

—In this way, 99% of my work is done.

Lin Sheng finally turned around and took a deep breath.

"Now--"

He gave Shigenobu Hitomi a sly yet weary smile.

"You may begin asking questions."

……

"That ceremony—"

Shigenobu Hitomi did not hesitate at all, nor did she make any unnecessary preparations.

She then asked the crucial question in a resolute tone:

"That ritual with the six pointers was actually wrong, wasn't it?"

Lin Sheng paused slightly as he was adjusting the connections of the "Star Tower".

After a half-second silence, he looked up and actually smiled softly.

"Now I'm really surprised, Hitomi."

Lin Sheng clapped his hands lightly, applauding her reasoning.

His voice carried a certain profound appreciation.

“Very good, now you’ve finally caught it.”

“That’s true. That ritual—on the surface, it was salvation, the key to the end, but in essence, it was a trap.”

"A trap created by the universe itself."

"At least... for those of us trying to 'fix' the universe, that's the case."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Could you tell me how you discovered it?"

"Koizumi Akako's prophecy."

Shigenobu Hitomi lowered her eyes and softly gave her answer.

"At that time, she foresaw a pure white future, a future where nothing existed—"

Moreover, this was after the specific locations and paths of the six pointers had been determined.

Shigenobu Hitomi smiled, but there was a hint of sadness in that smile.

"After all, all six pointers lead to the same ending, don't they?"

She then proceeded to state the conclusions she had drawn from the clues in those six cases.

"But what if all of this shouldn't have led to this end in the first place?"

"Based on the historical inertia you've recorded in the past, doesn't this universe have no ending?"

Lin Sheng nodded in agreement.

He looked at the detective who was inside the "cocoon," feeling confused and lost in that pure white universe.

"Yes, you're right, the key to a 'happy ending' lies in—"

Lin Sheng's tone suddenly became somewhat cold.

"do nothing."

"Because rituals are actually a repair program provided by the universe, right?"

Lin Sheng nodded approvingly.

“That’s absolutely right. The key lies in the origin of the ritual; it comes from the universe itself, doesn’t it?”

"So, let's imagine what if the universe actually had a solution from the very beginning?"

The ritual with the six pointers was, of course, established to fulfill Conan Edogawa's wish.

However, that wasn't the lively and vivid Conan himself, but rather for—

His "persona".

In fact, Shigenobu Hitomi immediately understood why the "cocoon" about the virtual world appeared at the end.

"If Conan Edogawa believes that the 'Cocoon System' can modify memories themselves, then it can do that."

"Even if His dreams could be real, then the virtual world could also make up for those past historical inertia."

Lin Sheng recalled his conversation with that child at the top of the Star Tower—

"Lin Sheng, tell me, is the core of the 'Detective Conan' worldview my character design, or me as a person?"

The real answer is: you must never separate the two.

Therefore, in response to Shigenobu Hitomi's speculation, Lin Sheng remained silent for a moment, and then nodded slightly.

"you are right."

"What would happen if Shinichi Kudo actually completed that ritual?" Hitomi Shigenobu's voice was even calmer, to the point of being icy.

"His power will expand to an extremely large extent."

Lin Sheng paused, feeling that the word was not quite accurate.

“I even think that He will be truly ‘invincible,’ but in a different way.”

"The moment He leaves the 'cocoon,' everything in the [First Universe] will return to its original state."

"All the historical inertia that should have happened will be completed, and everything will be immovable."

"All things and entities that should not exist within the [historical inertia] will disappear, and history will unfold precisely according to inertia."

[The First Universe] That "white light" that has no future, melts away timelines and even the universe itself.

That's something the league is all too familiar with.

—The pale sun itself.

"Whether the detective himself wanted it or not."

Lin Sheng gazed quietly at the white star that had expanded to the point where its boundaries were no longer visible, and sighed softly.

"The moment the ritual is truly completed, the universe will activate the response mechanism because of that 'ending' that should not exist."

"【Conan Edogawa】's RSI value is very likely to rise to an unimaginable level, and the ripple effect of his 'character design' will directly fix everything."

"Unchangeable?"

"Unchangeable."

It's hard to say whether this answer brought Shigenobu Hitomi more despair or more relief.

She just murmured.

"So that's why we have to skip 1994 and those time points associated with the 'case'."

"This is also the fundamental reason why we, even in the Second Universe, must rely on the [History Advancement and Concealment System] to completely hide ourselves."

"The alliance must choose to exist within the [reverse timeline]."

Shigenobu Hitomi then whispered the fundamental purpose behind everything the alliance had done.

"If the future cannot be changed, then the past, which has already been decided, can be changed."

"The timeline in the inverted timeline is reversed."

"What the alliance really needs to do is not to develop towards a future where [Conan Edogawa] will exist and have an eternal influence."

"Instead, it moves towards the past, towards a point in time when [Conan Edogawa] never existed, towards the 'past' before he existed and before he defined anything."

"Because at that point in time, He did not feel that there was a problem with the 'past'."

"As long as the alliance remains completely hidden, it can essentially operate within a normal universe, right?"

Lin Sheng suddenly spoke softly: "Don't be so pessimistic, Tongzi."

His voice made Shigenobu Hitomi look up abruptly.

Seeing the hope in her eyes, Lin Sheng smiled.

He gave a smile that was almost gentle, a smile that carried with it his unwavering persistence:

"Wouldn't it be fine as long as he doesn't complete the ritual?"

"But...but we can't interfere anymore! The alliance has already moved entirely to—"

Shigenobu Hitomi's voice suddenly froze.

She suddenly remembered the things that were highlighted in the management manual, as well as other people who had also entered the "cocoon".

The death of Yusaku Kudo.

Karasuma Renya's escape.

The disappearance of Akemi Miyano and Ms. Miyano.

Kogoro Mouri is always drowsy.

And many, many more...

—It all seems to be connected.

Her voice trembled violently, and an expression of disbelief appeared in her eyes.

"You mean—the beginning of everything?!"

Lin Sheng did not answer, but stared at the pale source of the universe, a subtle emotion appearing in his eyes.

But the joy and satisfaction on his face betrayed his thoughts.

"yes……"

He spoke slowly, as if speaking to Tongzi, or perhaps to himself.

"That child has a wonderful group of friends and family."

(End of this chapter)