I, a ship girl, am the savior of civilization.

Yes, it's within the inner vision realm.

The ascension of an ascendant to the human realm can be seen in a sense as the creation of a new universe, a plan that is almost impossible to complete within the main universe.

In fact, it was indeed impossible to complete.

The Infinite Machine can spend the observer's finite intrinsic time inside the black hole to complete problems of infinite series, but the problem is that without external forces, the time spent in the external main world is still infinite.

You could say you've got the answer, but you'll completely lose your future.

Therefore, even though the Infinite Divine Machine has been established, neither Astra nor the Infinite Divine Machine's controlling intelligence in the main world, nor even Laura, can know whether the Ascended's plan will succeed.

The only ones who could know the truth were the Ascended civilization, which was used as a guinea pig by Laura and Astra.

"Astra, we will never know the answer, will we?"

Standing amidst the starry sky, Laura gazed at the Infinite Divine Machine and said softly, "Perhaps a new universe will be born because of this, or perhaps the new universe will never exist, but it has nothing to do with us."

When Astra told the Ascended that the stars would build an Infinite Machine for him, the price being that the Ascended would become the observer who could never leave the Inner Horizon, Laura still cannot forget the Ascended's despair.

Because the Ascended can know that the Infinite Divine Machine has completed its calculations, but due to the infinite passage of time in the outside world, the Ascended will never get the answer.

Simply put, in theory, an ascendant enters the event horizon of a black hole, spends their limited time there, and can obtain the answer to the infinite divine secrets upon exiting the black hole.

But those who have been promoted cannot escape.

Laura and Astra have the ability to obtain answers from the outside world, but they will never see the results.

For a technological civilization that pursues truth, this is probably the cruelest punishment.

Even the rulers of the universe are merely the managers and programmers of this massive computer called the universe, and Laura cannot completely ignore all the rules to touch the most fundamental program.

There are always a few fundamental rules that no ruler of the universe dares to touch.

"Then, let's get ready to start."

Linked to Astra, a cage of light imprisoning the Ascended appeared beside Laura, then slowly drifted into the Gargantua Black Hole. On the timeline of the Black Hole, the Infinite Machines also began to slowly operate.

Laura watched as the Ascended were thrown into the Gargantua black hole and eventually disappeared.

For a fleeting moment, Laura seemed to hear a cracking sound coming from the Ascended One.

"Lady Laura, the Ascended One has erased his/her personality."

Astra's voice came through, telling Laura what had happened.

"It's alright. With the capabilities of a god-level civilization, a new personality can be born soon, even if it's a blank personality..."

After a pause, Laura's tone unconsciously took on a heavy tone: "But the observer will not disappear."

"A simulated universe has been implanted into the consciousness of the ascendants and Astra's subsystem has been loaded. The Human Ascension Project will continue forever."

"Now, please activate the Infinite Divine Machine and name this great project."

Hearing Astra's words, Laura nodded, let out a long sigh, and put all the complicated emotions in her heart behind her.

We've calculated the answer, but we'll never get it.

But no matter what, the answer is there.

Standing at the heart of the Infinite Divine Machine, Laura gazed at the black hole for a long time. The ship-slaying sword appeared in her hand; aiming it at the keyhole that unlocked everything, Laura plunged the blade into it and then spun it violently.

Infinite Machine, Link Start!

The Quasar Meteorite Ship-Slaying Blade stood tall within, providing immense energy to the entire Infinite Divine Machine. Laura didn't care about losing a single ship-slaying blade, since she could have as many as she wanted.

In contrast, Laura was more concerned with what this experiment, which was destined to have no results, should be called.

"It's like some planetary civilizations that haven't yet set foot in this starry sky, gazing at it with hopeful eyes. They know this starry sky is so vibrant, but perhaps they will never be able to make contact with any extraterrestrial civilizations."

"To them, the universe is dead and empty."

Looking in the direction where the Ascended One had disappeared, Laura murmured to herself.

"So, this project will be called..."

No Man's Sky!

168. Extended Concepts of No Man's Sky

"No Man's Sky? A profound meaning indeed, as expected of you, Lady Laura."

As Astra pondered Laura's words, he connected with the literary archives of all civilizations in the Starry Universe and suddenly felt that he had grasped the profound thoughts of Laura, thoughts deeper than the stars themselves.

Transforming into a speck of light, Astra appeared beside Laura, looking like she understood.

Laura: ? ? ? What do you know?

Without dwelling on what Astra was thinking, Laura focused her attention on the Infinite Divine Machine's simulation of the universe within the black hole's event horizon.

Within the Ascended, Astra's subsystems will simulate a universe that is about to shut down in the next second, just like the Trisolaran universe that was about to collapse.

In that one second, Astra, as a cosmic computer, infinitely stretched out this time and created a large number of simulated universes in an attempt to find a way to survive.

The upgraded individuals, after their personality reshaping, will become part of the travelers exploring the universe, helping Astra uncover the truth of the cosmos.

In the simulated No Man's Sky, the truth sought by the Ascended will be revealed, whether it is the creation of a new universe, the continuation of the old one, or even its destruction.

However, this is ultimately just a beautiful vision. Outside the Gargantua black hole, it remains an unsolved mystery. Unless Laura can unravel the mysteries of the universe and surpass the Administrator, none of this will ever become a reality.

The Ascended are only encountering a beautiful dream. Besides the simulated universe in which the Ascended reside, Astra simulates an infinite number of universes to explore the mysteries of the Infinite Divine Machine.

Among them is the universe of stars, and even within it exist infinite divine mechanisms.

Similarly, the simulated Stellaris universe unfolds with the most fantastical plot. The infinite time of the main universe is traversed, and the Infinite Machine ultimately enters a black hole, allowing another Ascended to obtain the long-sought truth.

Perhaps there's a clever little devil among them who can see through the fourth wall, thinking he's on the fifth level, but little did he know we're in the atmosphere!

If she could truly shake the very foundation of the universe, it would mean that Laura would transcend the ninth rank and reach an unprecedented level.

Everything in the universe will no longer be a secret, the impossibility of the past will be reversed into the possibility, and the denied Laplace's demon is opening up new realms...

Well, Laura is still too far away.

Although Laura now controls two universes and has countless eighth-order civilizations under her command, her own ship is still only a pitiful seventh-order.

"To reach that level is still a very, very long way off..."

Back on the Dawn, Laura lay on the bed, rolling around and gurgling for a long time before finally stopping: "However, the Infinite Divine Machine did give Laura a wake-up call."

Some things are paradoxical to even try to find the answer to. Just like the calculations performed by the Infinite Divine Machine, the conclusion of the calculations is actually the secret to the tenth level, but with the abilities of the ninth level, the answer is still unattainable.

It's like a Möbius strip, winding around and around until it returns to the original question, firmly locking the path to the future.

But for Laura, it's not actually that unsolvable.

After all, the Light of Noah, in a sense, has already surpassed the ninth rank. With the help of the Light of Noah, Laura might be able to know the answer calculated by the Infinite Divine Machine.

If we can find a unified universe constructed from a multiverse, then perhaps we will have a chance to break through such limitations.

The concept of a multiverse is not difficult to understand; it's like a series of parallel worlds that, under normal circumstances, do not connect with each other, and even a universe controller cannot discover the corresponding parallel universes.

However, if it is a multiverse structure, then the connections between parallel universes will be much closer, and it can be seen as a large universe containing many small universes.

A single universe within a multiverse structure is less restrictive in terms of limiting the transmission of answers by infinite divine mechanisms because the threshold for inter-universe communication is lower.

Although she had previously said she wanted to take a good rest in the stars, after being inexplicably chosen as the flagship, Laura simply abandoned her original vacation plans and threw them into the antimatter reactor.

Shipgirls take a vacation to a planet, book out a huge bathhouse in the port, go to other planets to slay dangerous creatures with ship-slaying swords, and even take VV and Belfast to enjoy the solar breeze...

All of them are gone!

The ship girl civilization they created was completely integrated, becoming a united civilization advancing together towards the realm of god-level civilization. They also merged with the Trisolaran universe, allowing the stars to successfully replenish their matter...

Two joyful things coincide, and these two joys will bring even more joy. What should have been a dreamlike happiness...

But why did it turn out like this...?

The thought of being captured by the Kantai Collection and made their flagship, spending her days buried in all sorts of documents and meetings, sent chills down Laura's spine.

In comparison, let's find some space to hide in first and let Lexington face reality.

"Miss Lexington, the acting flagship, Laura is going to a new universe. She may bring us a new living space. Although I don't know if it's necessary, I hope you can make all the necessary preparations."

"This is flagship business, and it's very important! So, Lexington, please do your job as the flagship's agent well!"

"From your most beloved flagship, Olivega Laura Loresia."

After sending this short message to the ship girl alliance, which was light-years away, Laura communicated with the Light of Noah and tentatively expressed her request.

"Can Noah's Light search a single universe within a multiverse structure?"

After being prompted to input the Light of Noah, Laura felt somewhat uneasy. To be honest, she didn't know whether the Light of Noah had such a function.

However, as the Light of Noah conveyed a positive message, Laura breathed a sigh of relief and developed an even stronger interest in the Light of Noah.

Perhaps Laura could try to come up with even more interesting features?

Since Noah's Light can filter the universe according to Laura's request, Laura has no intention of wasting any more time and is preparing to take a spontaneous trip.

Pulling the newly upgraded Belfast to her side, and carrying the sleepy-eyed Belfast along, Laura excitedly clenched her fist and threw a punch at the air in front of her.

"Noah's Light, just teleport to any universe!"

Suddenly, Laura and Belfast vanished from the starry universe. The next moment, a battlefield filled with smoke and raging flames appeared before them.

169. Reach, what's the situation on the battlefield?

"It seems the world is in pretty chaos this time."

The flames of war raged across the land, crumbling steel buildings collapsed, and warship engines, their trails of light shimmering in the smoke-filled sky, occasionally streaked across the sky. The sounds of battle echoed in the distance.

"Little Belfast, should we go back first?"

Ignoring the chaotic battlefield she found herself in, Laura tilted her head and looked at the little maid beside her.

Because she doesn't need to worry about her life, Laura rarely uses the ship girl's full-power overload mode. The feeling of being in control might feel novel at first, but over time, all the fun is completely killed.

In other words, Laura and Belfast could very well be blown away by a stray shell. While it wouldn't be life-threatening, it certainly wouldn't be a fun experience.

Moreover, while the gunfire of war could not harm Belfast's body, the sight of mangled corpses, splattered blood, and apocalyptic scenes would be a violent visual and psychological shock for her.