Skadi, returning to infinity

"They will see everything you do."

Do you think they would believe your claim that "I'm doing this for the safety of the world"?

“My Miss Skadi, you are, after all, a person with the dual identities of Heinrich and Agent.”

"No one can guarantee that what you do is truly for the good of the world."

"Once they feel you are in danger, they will put you in an enemy position."

Do you really think this is a good thing?

Xiao Ai's reminder made Skadi realize what was going on.

She could do that, but the consequences would be severe.

"So what should I do?"

Skadi couldn't help but ponder: if she couldn't be the Demon King, then what could she do?

"Haven't you already embarked on this path?"

“Dear Miss Skadi”

"Although you probably didn't mean it at first, you did it to ensure that the plan could be implemented smoothly in the future."

"But what you've done over the past few years has actually made you a goddess with immense fame."

"First, he saved Lungmen from destruction, then he helped Victoria fight the red dragon for ten days and ten nights..."

"Then we need to go to the Great Yan to rescue the eldest daughter of the Lei family, and incidentally help Zhenlong get rid of the hidden danger like Madam Ghost."

"And you also saved millions of sacrificed souls, allowing them to ascend to heaven."

"You've been building up your reputation over the past few years, making you one of the most famous people in the world."

"Even if most people don't know that the Doctor and that white-haired goddess are the same person, it's still a very interesting thing, and it will be very helpful for your future."

"If, due to some 'accident' in the future, your different identities overlap, you will directly ignite public opinion across the entire Terra continent."

"Everyone will see you as a hero, and will think that you are silently saving this continent."

"This is your strength, and it is also the core of your ability to unite people's hearts in the future."

“While powerful forces or terrifying enemies can also do the same thing, the effect is far different from what you have done as a ‘hero.’”

"Because of the long-standing problems and enemies of this land, they actually yearn for a savior hero rather than a powerful force..."

"You've unknowingly developed the potential to become a hero, so keep going..."

“Following this path will be better than trying to take the long way around.”

Xiao Ai's words made Skadi pause for a moment, then she nodded.

She really hadn't thought of that, after all, many of the things she did were done by restraining her instincts and desires, for the sake of the future.

She simply didn't want the world to be destroyed, she just wanted to save those "familiar" people suffering from Oripathy, she just wanted to complete missions and earn points, and she just didn't want to face the punishment of the [Gods' Game].

When I was alone...

It can be said that many things were done because of her own selfish desires.

But what she did out of what she called personal desires was seen by others as an effort for the continent, for Rhodes Island, and for the Infected.

This subtle misperception led Skadi down the path of becoming a "hero" without her even realizing it.

It's really interesting that she has countless lives on her hands, and countless families have been destroyed and wives and children have been torn apart because of her.

She even deliberately caused the destruction of the world in Date A Live, and she is also indirectly related to the IF Sea King's world-ending scenario in Arknights.

In every respect, she is not a hero, and even demons are not as terrifying as her.

If we really had to choose one person to be everyone's enemy, then she would definitely be the most suitable.

Yet this very person, perfectly suited to be a world-destroying demon king, became a hero. It's truly...

Satire.

"So, Xiao Ai, am I going to walk the path of a hero from now on?"

If she were to truly become a "hero," she wouldn't want to be a dark hero like Batman; she'd rather be a "light" hero like Superman.

"Yes, that's the best way right now."

"Put away those strange, dark thoughts of yours."

"After all, this is your main world, and you wouldn't want your main world to reject you, would you?"

Xiao Ai was very careful with her words, using the word "rejection" instead of anything else.

But the experienced Skadi knew that what Xiao Ai meant by "rejection" was not "to regard as absolute hostility".

Skadi has experienced firsthand what the World Consciousness would do to protect its world more than once.

Leaving aside distant examples, let's just talk about Gaia and Alaya in the Type-Moon universe. Skadi has already experienced firsthand what they would do for the safety of their world.

"Okay, but being a hero... I'm not really used to it."

"If I were to do it myself, I might become very confused."

"Because I can't guarantee that what I do is what others want to see."

"So, Xiao Ai, if possible, I'll need your help to walk the path of a hero for a long time to come."

Skadi knows herself very well; she's more than anyone else when it comes to carrying out world-destroying plans.

But it's fine for her to be a hero, even if it's just once in a while.

If you want to do this job long-term, you need someone with enough experience to guide you.

Otherwise, she would definitely go astray, and to an unknown extent.

If these things are really messed up, it will have a huge impact on her future development.

Therefore, it is quite normal for her to ask Xiao Ai to be her "teacher".

"Of course, who else is qualified besides me?"

“My dear Miss Skadi, let me teach you how to become a great hero in everyone’s eyes…”

Little Ai, hands on her hips, floated in front of Skadi and said proudly.

However, as she gazed into Skadi's eyes and uttered those words, she didn't say the rest of her sentence.

"How can I become the great hero in my heart..."

She wanted Skadi to be both a hero of the world and her own hero...

Chapter 45: Rain is Coming Over Chernobog Today

The initial busyness was indeed quite a headache.

There wasn't much to do in a month, mainly because the transformation from Babel to Rhodes Island required her to make quite a few decisions.

Of course, she only sat there for a short while before leaving the matter to Ali and disappearing somewhere.

Although she stopped doing official business, she still completed every single task assigned to her.

The facilities built for the infected children were also opened after she left Rhodes Island.

Kal'tsit explained, "This was built by the Doctor before, but it needs to undergo multiple rounds of testing to ensure there are no problems before it can be put into use."

"It was tested for three months from the time it was built until it was put into operation, and it was only opened to the public after there were no malfunctions whatsoever."

This claim is actually easy to debunk; all it takes is someone to visit those rooms.

The problem is that since Babel became Rhodes Island, everyone has been so busy that they haven't had time to run around.

This area has been sealed off for a long time, preventing people from getting close, so hardly anyone knows about it.

This is a good thing, at least for the children. They have more entertainment facilities, many of which they have never seen before, and this has a very positive impact on them.

"Yes, they seem much happier than before."

"Amiya too."

"She was initially downcast because Sakura and the others went to Lungmen, but she quickly recovered."

“This child is very smart; she knows some things, but she has never told anyone.”

"The more intelligent and sensible she is, the more heartbreaking it is to see her like this..."

"Doctor...Is there really no cure for Oripathy?"

Having spent a week with Sakura and the others in Lungmen, he then set off for Skadi in Chernobog, a border city of Ursus, and was "drinking" in a corner of a tavern.

She was talking to Precys, who, while discussing recent events at Rhodes Island, raised the same question.

Oripathy – Is there really no cure?

"Yes, don't worry, Precyth, we'll be alright."

Skadi sent her this message and was just waiting for her reply when she heard a commotion nearby.

What do you mean by #Ursus profanity#?

Two tall Ursus men (Explanation ①) stood up, pushing and rubbing each other with their hands, their eyes fierce.

The speaker was a small, brown-haired Ursus man.

They were not the typical human bodies with some animalistic features, but rather resembled standing bear-men.

Skadi had already seen many Ursus people like this in Chernobyl, and their numbers were greater than the proportion she had seen in Yan.

This also seems to be a characteristic of the Ursus people, which is why they generally look tall and strong and have fierce fighting power.

"What? You're not convinced? A piece of trash who only dares to cause trouble for infected people, do you have the right to talk back to me here?"

The man he was rubbing against was a white Ursus man with slightly raised eyes, full of disdain for him.

"Are you standing up for those who are infected?"

"If you enjoy standing up for them so much, why don't you go and cause trouble for those big shots? Haha, you say I only dare to bully infected people because they're useless."

"And who are you? Do you dare to approach those officials?"

The gray-haired Ursus man made a sarcastic remark, then retorted with the same words used by the white-haired Ursus man.