Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"And recently, we finally got the answer—"

Arcueid paused slightly, looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, and said firmly:

"What we lack is the human will!"

Normally, the concept of a planet should include not only the minerals that make up its matrix, but also everything that comes into being on it, including gods, fairies, dragons, and even plants, insects, and so on...

And planetary consciousness should naturally be the consciousness that governs all of this.

But the situation on Earth is somewhat different.

Gods, fairies, dragons... and even the vast majority of creatures on Earth, they do indeed belong to one side of the planet.

However, the human race, which now occupies the vast majority of the earth's surface, has broken free from Gaia's control and even developed its own unique consciousness—

That is the collective unconscious of humanity, Alaya consciousness, which is also one of the inhibitory forces today.

Arcueid explained:

"...Alaya consciousness should have been a part of Gaia, but it has now become independent. Because of this, as an Earth UO, I am unable to be complete due to the lack of the human power."

"I see."

Fujimaru Ritsuka and Roman both suddenly realized that this was the real reason.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka then asked in confusion:

"So, what does this have to do with me?"

Since it's a problem with the Alaya consciousness, shouldn't we be going after it? How come the two sides are cooperating?

"If you want me to become a complete Earth UO, having Gaia absorb the Alaya consciousness is indeed one of the feasible options, but it is by no means as simple as it sounds."

Arcueid shook his head. Gaia and Alaya-vijnana do indeed have many disagreements, but if the two sides were to go to war, it would undoubtedly create more problems and have more serious consequences.

"More importantly, we have found other feasible methods."

At this point, she looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and chuckled softly:

"Ritsuka, you now possess the same power."

"...Wait, me?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka pointed at herself in surprise, wondering why the other person would say that.

But then, as if suddenly remembering something, she paused, then hesitated before speaking:

"You're not referring to the principle of [existence], are you?"

Arcueid nodded emphatically, somewhat pleased, and said:

"that's it!"

Survival, reproduction, development... these are the subconscious and instincts rooted in every intelligent race. Alaya consciousness is the product of the collective subconscious of humankind, with the purpose of protecting human survival and development, which is to say, protecting human reason.

Correspondingly, the principle of "existence" held by Fujimaru Ritsuka, who is now BeatV, can be said to be the same product!

In other words,

Arcueid's tone gradually became more enthusiastic, and her eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka.

“Ritsuka, in a sense, you are now almost equal to the Alaya consciousness! You also possess the power of [human consciousness]!”

"Am I... really that good...?"

Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at her hands, her expression somewhat bewildered.

It must be said that Arcueid's logic is quite clear and fluent, and it doesn't sound like an exaggeration.

But to say that she now exists on par with the Alaya consciousness... it just feels a bit unreal...

After all, that's a suppressive force.

Wait a minute...

Just then, recalling Arcueid's series of remarks, Fujimaru Ritsuka thought of an important question—

If she is now an existence equal to the Alaya consciousness, then wouldn't that mean—?

"that……"

Thinking of this, Fujimaru Ritsuka looked up at Arcueid, only to suddenly notice that the other's face had turned slightly red with embarrassment.

Before she could ask, Arcueid took a deep breath, as if summoning her courage, and extended her hand, sincerely inviting her to speak:

"Would you be willing to unite with me and become the true Archetype: Earth together?"

"Ah this..."

……

After a moment of stunned silence, Fujimaru Ritsuka ultimately did not immediately agree.

Having fought UO several times, she was well aware of UO's significance and how powerful it was.

However, becoming an Earth-based Ultra Infinity alongside Arcueid... that development is somewhat absurd.

This barrage of heavy intelligence has left her feeling dizzy and disoriented. She now wants to organize the information carefully and think things through before making a decision.

Arcueid was not surprised by Fujimaru Ritsuka's decision to postpone her choice.

Although she was a sheltered young lady who didn't care about worldly affairs, she also understood that this was a major matter that required careful consideration.

"Oh, right."

Just then, Arcueid seemed to remember something and said to Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Besides that, there's something else."

"……What's up?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression became somewhat tense, afraid that she would hear some weighty statement again and her heart wouldn't be able to take it.

Seeing this, Arcueid couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips into a slight smile, but quickly regained her composure after realizing it, and said:

"Don't worry, it's nothing serious this time."

"It's just that Chaldea needs to relocate again and can no longer stay on the surface."

"Eh?"

Fujimaru Ritsuka paused for a moment, then asked:

"why?"

Arcueid said helplessly:

"Because the current environment on Earth can no longer support such a vast mystery."

The Age of Gods ended, humanity rose, and the mystical gradually declined...

This is the current state of the Earth's surface environment, and it is also the path that humanity has chosen.

Thus, gods, dragons, fairies... the fantastical beings either chose to go to the Inner Sea of ​​the Stars, or to leave Earth, or to go to a different dimension from the Earth's surface—this is exactly what Scáthach's [Land of Shadows] is like.

Moreover, not only those beings on Gaia's side, but even powerful magicians among humans were no exception, all turning their backs on human civilization.

But now, the mystery gathered at Chaldea is far more exaggerated than the three existing headquarters of the Mage's Association, or even the gathering of all the gods in the Age of Gods!

Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression was gradually becoming serious, Arcueid sighed softly:

"Although Chaldea is located in the heart of Antarctica, a place yet untouched by human civilization, if things continue like this—"

"The Earth's surface environment may be on the verge of collapse."

(End of this chapter)

I need to take one day off due to a power outage caused by heavy rain.

I need to take one day off due to a power outage caused by heavy rain.

As the title suggests, the weather this year has been truly extreme.

My phone and computer are almost out of battery, so I can't stay up all night even if I wanted to. (Lying down)

Get some rest, everyone.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 525 Moving and Miscellaneous Duties

The collapse of the Earth's surface environment...

Fujimaru Ritsuka pondered for a moment, then asked:

"Then what are we going to do?"

"Naturally, it's as our predecessors chose. Either go to the inner reaches of the planet, or to the outer reaches, or to a secret realm inaccessible to human civilization, or to dive into the Sea of ​​Imaginary Numbers..."

"As for how to do it specifically, that's up to you to choose."

Arcueid stopped there, but there was actually another option: to dissolve Chaldea.

Actually, she and Gaia didn't care much about the surface environment, because it didn't affect them much. Or rather, the only group most severely affected was the intelligent human being.

As far as she knew, the Alaya consciousness did seem to have wanted to disband Chaldea, but the plan ultimately fell through for some reason.

Therefore, the conjecture made by Goetia and others was not entirely wrong.

On the other side, Fujimaru Ritsuka thought for a moment and then nodded:

"I understand. I will tell the director and the others, and we will discuss and decide together."

Although she was suddenly given a relocation notice, she didn't have any particular emotions. Or rather, she vaguely realized that it was indeed the right thing to do, and that it was indeed a good choice.

But where should we move it to?

In any case, this conversation with Arcueid, having absorbed so much information and questions at once, made it impossible to come to a definite conclusion immediately.

Therefore, Fujimaru Ritsuka temporarily bid farewell to Arcueid and prepared to return to the control room to inform everyone of the current situation and then discuss it slowly.

"Then I'll await your reply."

Arcueid nodded slightly, watching Fujimaru Ritsuka leave in deep thought. Then, she looked at Roman beside her and said: