I am a hero of the former civilization.

"Sigh, I see so many things, I don't have time to observe any parallel worlds."

If the Second Key of God is to see the trees around this world, then what Ryan sees is an entire forest, with some trees that don't even look the same, such as the Giant Wheel World and the Tree Universe.

It would be good for me to execute this plan; I could see the overall evolution of a world and notice every detail. But never mind, that's not important right now.

Ryan put down the tablet with regret, somewhat disappointed. The level of this second Divine Key was far too low. How could sitting in the sky compare to jumping out of the sky? It didn't even have any reference value.

So the question remains unanswered; let's categorize it as a matter of time paradox and spatial distortion for now.

Ryan took a deep breath, and the bewildered look in his eyes gradually faded. He had one advantage: he didn't dwell on problems he couldn't figure out. Exploration required clues, and clues came from pioneering. Staying in one place for a hundred years would not yield any results.

"Are you curious?"

“Of course, there aren’t many things that can make you lose your composure. Would you like to share one?” Mei sat on the table, crossed her long legs in black stockings, and glanced at the entrance to the bridge.

Mebius also came in. She had been feeling down for a while and immediately sensed something was wrong because Ryan had acted unusually out of character, something she had never seen before.

Filled with boundless curiosity, she followed the scent and came over, not forgetting to glare fiercely at Ryan.

She really hates me now. What did she do to me?

Ryan only had time to think about it then, but seeing that Mebius looked ready to explode at any moment, he didn't ask and put on a serious expression.

"I had a dream while I was in a coma, no, I don't know if it counts as a dream, some clues made me doubt myself."

For scientists, dreams are of no reference value, but since Ryan had a similar experience after the Third Herrscher, they have become serious about it.

"So what did you dream about?" Mebius sat next to Mei with his arms crossed, his attention somewhat distracted by the sight of her long, straight legs in black stockings.

Ryan had to turn his gaze to the floor, maintaining his image as a deep thinker, while also mentally processing the information.

Now that the Fire Chasing Council is abolished, all targets are aimed at the Honkai, and everyone must unite around me, even if I am the Demon King descended to earth, I have no choice but to follow.

There's no need to mention time travelers; someone as clever as Mei has already made over a dozen guesses. So, just tell them what you've seen and heard, and see if you can find some clues from it.

He immediately made a decision: dreams were worthless; Ryan only cared about whether he could apply the information to reality.

"Based on all the signs, I now suspect, no, I am certain, that the parallel world theory and the imaginary tree theory are completely correct."

"Why? Doesn't this hypothesis need to be verified using the Second Divine Key?" Mebius frowned immediately, feeling that Ryan was increasingly resembling that charlatan, Aponia. "Science requires verification and calculation; what does it have to do with your dreams?"

“It’s related. The second key of God just corroborated what I saw, just now—” Ryan placed his hands on his abdomen, his gray eyes gleaming with a mysterious light.

"I went to the imaginary space and witnessed the tree of imaginary numbers!"

To journey into the imaginary space and witness the tree of imaginary numbers?

What does it mean to say something shocking or outrageous? This is no longer just a charlatan; it surpasses all science fiction authors on Earth and has directly entered the realm of paranoia. He should go to the psychiatric ward for an electroshock treatment.

Mebius and May, the two scientists most accomplished in the theory of imaginary numbers, exchanged a glance and saw the astonishment in each other's eyes. Some of them felt an urge to make Ryan open his mouth and take the medicine right now.

Fortunately, they managed to suppress their impulse, because Ryan himself was a mystery. His power, his origins, and his authority were all unknown. The fact that blood could increase the success rate of fusion surgery was inexplicable.

Compared to him, Alicia was incredibly naive, not to mention the long-standing trust she had built with him, knowing that this man would never talk nonsense when it came to serious matters.

So they patiently continued listening, and Ryan spoke very quickly, as if afraid of forgetting, and indeed he had forgotten a lot of things.

The amount of information was too much for the human brain to process, and the place was too strange for human linguistics to describe accurately; we could only give a general description.

The two became increasingly confused as they listened, feeling that it was like a fantasy novel, admiring the author's imagination while despising the author's writing skills.

After Ryan finished rambling on and on, the two remained silent for a long time before exchanging another glance.

"You mean you don't even know what stage you're in? That could be a memory from the past, or it could be the reality happening right now?" Mei crossed her legs and said calmly, "The evidence is the scent of Möbius, and the fact that I've returned to the time of my birth?"

“This means that imaginary space has no concept of time; the future, present, and past are irrelevant.” Möbius adjusted his glasses, casually warning May not to talk nonsense, and then spread his hands: “Moreover, it can scan countless worlds at a glance, which means that the concept of ‘space’ does not exist either.”

"A place without the concepts of time and space—forgive my ignorance, I really don't know how to describe it. If this is just a dream, I admire your imagination."

His slow, deliberate tone made Ryan roll his eyes at him: "I told you this isn't a dream, and I won't have similar dreams."

"Let's just pretend it's not true, but I haven't found anything useful. You'd better not overthink it, lest you burn your brain." Möbius had a special skill in persuading people, which was infuriating, but what he said wasn't wrong.

The Earth is like a frog in a muddy swamp, not yet jumping out of its small pond. It's meaningless to tell it how vast the world is.

“It still has value. It can assist in the observation of the second Divine Key, and who knows what Ryan will remember or see next?” May glanced at Ryan, looking eager to put him into a deep coma. “But you shouldn’t think too much at this stage. Even if we are all illusions, this dream has to go on until the end, right?”

"You guys are pretty good at persuasion. Hmm, I'll summarize and organize this information and see when it comes in handy." Ryan stood up with a smile, shook his hand, and buried these things deep in his memory like a machine.

One must eat one bite at a time. The Tree of Imaginary Numbers is still too early to explore. Only after the End is resolved will one be qualified to explore it personally. With just a little consciousness, one cannot do anything in that space.

"Intensify the observation of the Second Divine Key, but we still need to prioritize the current matter." He looked ahead along the bridge and could see a vast sea of ​​clouds, only then remembering that he was on an aerial warship.

The Minerva has actually been put into service. This airborne carrier is far more powerful than the Raven. It can be used as a mobile fortress. You should know that such a huge thing can cruise at supersonic speeds.

Where are you currently heading?

"In South America, the reorganization plan is 30% complete. I am preparing to use this ship to break into Rio."

The forces were hastily assembled, but Mei was extremely decisive. Now was the best opportunity to eliminate the Honkai forces, because the Seventh Herrscher had already fallen, the Eighth Herrscher had suffered heavy losses, and all that remained were the Herrscher of Death and those traitors. Although the Flame Chaser had lost a high-ranking Fusion Warrior, the difference in strength was even greater.

At this point, no one can stop them, and the Herrscher of Death will immediately become a stray dog.

“Turn back to York, it’s not time for the final battle yet.” Ryan unexpectedly shook his head.

"Why? This doesn't align with strategic thinking."

“There is no strategy to fight the Honkai. Do you think I’m happy to have killed the Seventh Herrscher?” Ryan spread his hands, flames dancing in his palms and illuminating his serious face. “The Honkai also needs to be given hope. What you’re doing is forcing Him to overturn the table.”

"So what? We can just take them out when they come." Mebius was baffled. In war, there's no time to give the enemy a chance to breathe.

“Yes, but I’m afraid He won’t come and will prioritize restarting civilization.” Ryan didn’t seem like a victor at all; he was genuinely afraid that no Herrscher would come for several years, and then one day He would unleash a powerful attack.

There's no need for an ending; with the super-enhanced version of the Herrscher of Binding, everyone is doomed.

At this point, Ryan no longer needed to hide anything and simply said, "What I want is the hunt, so I'm not afraid of any danger or hard battles. I want to use the flesh and blood of the Herrschers to understand the Honkai, to gain authority. I'm just afraid—"

“I’m afraid what’s coming isn’t prey, but something far beyond your capabilities.” May finished his sentence for him, pinching her chin, and roughly understood what Ryan meant.

He can hunt tigers and kill lions, and gradually he will become stronger. But if the Honkai sends a Tyrannosaurus Rex, where will he start to bite?

"Are you so sure that the Honkai would sacrifice its own flesh to feed the eagles?"

"I'm not sure. Actually, His methods have started to change, but I'm certain that the Honkai doesn't exist to exterminate humanity. Otherwise, Kalis and the others wouldn't even have had the chance to be used."

This is the biggest point of contention, which can be used to deduce the purpose of the Honkai and also corroborate Ryan's statement.

"It seems we can't push the Honkai to the brink and make humanity lose its value as a tool." Mei concluded that even if doing so would kill many people, she only had 'civilization' in her eyes, and she was even willing to change the definition of humanity in order to preserve civilization.

But there is still a crucial question.

"At this rate, when will it end?"

"Don't worry, once the Wandering Humans Project ends, the end will come. At that time, I hope everyone is prepared to die." Ryan gave a bitter smile. The Honkai's reaction speed is very fast. If the Cocoon of the End finds that its mission cannot be completed, it will immediately choose to restart civilization.

Time is limited, and they cannot be killed by other Herrschers during this process, making it extremely difficult. However, Mei and Mebius did not lose heart; they knew that all their hope lay with this man.

He needs to become stronger, and he must become stronger, in order to have a chance to cross the end.

'Even if all the Fusion Warriors die, he can't be harmed. We, like the Herrschers, can all become his stepping stones.'

Mei quietly made a decision, then picked up the communicator and ordered the Minerva to turn back to headquarters, cancel the attack plan, and cancel the hunt for the Herrscher of Death.

That's settled for now. Ryan chose to go back to his room to rest, as he needed to reflect on his gains and adapt to the authority he had just received. Mebius, however, didn't shamelessly follow him, remaining on the bridge with his arms crossed, lost in thought.

"You believe what he said?"

"What, you don't believe me?" Mei, who also served as the ship's captain, was busy planning the route and asked without looking up.

“I believe that no one is more professional than him when it comes to dealing with Honkai. It seems that future battle plans will need to be adjusted. He has to face each Herrscher directly and personally lead the attacks.” Mebius clenched his fist as he spoke.

Personally, she didn't want Ryan to become a hero. The Herrschers would become increasingly terrifying and targeted in the future, and Ryan would be taking greater risks. If she could strategize and use the power of the Flame Chaser to solve the problem, that would be much better.

At least, they can stay by my side a little longer.

"It must be brutal for him personally, but that's Ryan's mission. That's why I'm willing to do so much. Do you really think work can make me happy?"

“Mei, you’re really cruel. If it were Kevin who could have been the one to make a difference, you probably would have…” Mebius’s face darkened.

"The fate of everyone on Earth is cruel, but the continuation of civilization requires everyone to fulfill their duties. Even if Ryan really dies, I have prepared for the Hengsha Project and the Fire Seed Project. Don't worry, I have long been prepared to lose everything." May's face was expressionless, just like a rational machine.

Actually, she was very grateful for Ryan's 'cooperation'. He always took the lead and never shirked his responsibilities, which saved her a lot of brainpower.

Mebius, with her sharp eyes, had already seen through what this woman was thinking. Her suspicions about the Honkai were not much lower than Ryan's, and now she was determined to do whatever it took to grind the Honkai down.

'On the contrary, I've become weak. I used to be eager for that guy to risk his life so he could bring me some useful data.'

Thoughts changed quietly. The Third Herrscher and the Seventh Herrscher were worrying. Luck wouldn't always be on Ryan's side.

She began to worry and started to lose her composure.

"Exclude me from the Fireseed Project. If Ryan fails, I won't waste my time and might as well go all in."

“Okay, I’ll go back and revise the plan.” Mei agreed without hesitation.

Möbius glared at the other person's retreating figure. Smart people are annoying, but those who are too smart are even more irritating. He snorted coldly, turned to leave, but was suddenly called back just as he reached the door.

"How does Ryan taste?"

She turned her head to look at Mei, who was still facing away from the door. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly put her hand to her lips, and couldn't help but smile. She then turned her head away haughtily.

"Hmph, barely enough."

Chapter 321 Using the End to Transcend the End!

The record player played soothing music, and the aroma of coffee filled the air.

Ryan sat in the room, admiring the murals on the wall with great interest.

The space on this airship is limited; even the VIP lounge is only ten square meters in size, with nothing but a bed, a table, and a wardrobe.

The murals were indeed treasures dragged from the museum, but nowadays, apart from Eden, nobody cares about these artistic gems anymore.

Ryan smiled at the thought of Eden. Besides the mutual attraction between artistic youths, the latter's performance in Donggon was also remarkable.

"Apocalyptic Diva" is quite fitting.

As an ordinary person, it would be good enough if you didn't wet your pants in that kind of situation, let alone lead a group of directors and cameramen to accomplish a great feat. This is beyond the limits of biological cognition.

Art, in essence, is a communication of the soul. In terms of its power to move people, who can surpass Eden? Although the Herrscher was killed by Ryan, the effect was amplified several times by Eden. At least everyone on this airship was highly motivated.

"It's definitely different now. Even though the Seventh Herrscher is such a terrifying being, the sense of panic she evoked when Kevin defeated her made the whole world tremble. Now, the morale is even higher than before she appeared."

Half of the medal belongs to Eden, and the songstress has returned to New York with the ship, but she has been entangled with Alicia these past two days.

Alicia is a die-hard fan, and now that her wish has finally come true, she naturally has endless things to say.