An infinite journey starting from paradise

Just like the overwriting of files on early hard drives, this world will also have similar "material stacking and data overflow" situations, which manifests itself in that some remnants of the overwritten reality will still remain in the overwritten world: for example, some special people will vaguely perceive the changes in their memories and the differences in reality; for example, some relics that existed in the overwritten reality will remain in the world.

The monument guards discovered this secret when they discovered a pyramid in an underground cave in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic in 1940. The owner of this pyramid was none other than the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra VII. She was buried in the Czech Republic because Egypt was located here during a certain period of history, and this period of history was eventually covered by another reality, leaving only this ruin.

At first, the monument guards thought it was merely a major archaeological discovery, but they discovered within the pyramid the legacy of a civilization long since obliterated and overwritten, techniques completely alien to current science—alchemy and magic. They encountered living puppets, discovered emeralds imbued with powerful energy, and found mummified guards protecting the still-living corpse of Cleopatra.

However, after their narrow escape from the pyramid, their team unexpectedly changed - a Finnish nurse, their team doctor, had suddenly appeared among them. The monument guards were completely unaware of this, except for one person - the mysterious Asian youth, Kroye.

While exploring the ruins of the pyramid, Kroye temporarily lost contact with everyone. After escaping from the pyramid, he happened to pick up Michael Heinz's diary near the exit.

He explained the extra person to Heinz, but Heinz naturally didn't believe it. Even after seeing the discrepancies between the entries in the diary Kroyer had returned to him and his own memories, he still attributed the discrepancy to his nervousness.

However, as their adventures increased and they encountered more and more strange events, Michael Heinz finally began to take Kroye's "crazy words" seriously, until they met "Pandora".

"We swore to protect Pandora. Pandora is the key to everything, but what is the problem? Kroye said he couldn't tell me, but he's the only one who's unaffected. I suspect Kroye is lying to me. He always says he wants to go home. Go home... Pandora... No. Eternal life? No... I have to understand Pandora again, even if we were the ones who covered up Pandora's history.

But this still requires Kroye. Only what he has seen is certain. At least it won't disappear in vain. Kroye is special, and that arm is also special..."

Even after removing the encryption and the retardation, Heinz's account remained incomprehensible, like a rambling. Furthermore, the notebook was still missing, and the Double Eagle's ability could only "make something disappear," not "nothing" become "nothing, nothing." Therefore, Lin Shangren still couldn't figure out what "Pandora" was.

However, he still judged from the description between the lines that this Kroye was most likely a time traveler from another world like him, or at least he should be a person outside the reality of this world.

Only things that he, a third party, has observed will not be overwritten or altered by the changes in the world. Things that he has not observed will continue to follow the changes in the world, and may remain safe and sound, or they may be overwritten and altered.

"The world is still changing, and there's no pattern to it. But anyway, if I want to meet Mizaki Mei, I should hurry to Aomori Prefecture. At least I have to see her first."

Chapter 314: The Liujiao Village Bride-Killing Group

Kitayami Town, under the jurisdiction of Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, is a small town located in a mountain basin. It is not large in scale, but it has everything it needs, including clothing, food, housing, transportation, education, politics... All the public facilities that a Japanese town should have are complete.

At this time, the morning light was dim, and in a corner of Beiyejian Town, the door of a street shop opened.

It's a two-story, single-family house with a small front yard. Its brown wooden walls exude a sense of antiquity, and the sign simply reads "Misaki" in Gothic font. From the front, it's hard to tell what this shop sells.

The word "Misaki" has no real meaning, it is just the romanization of the name "美咲".

Could it be that the owner of this unknown shop is named "Misaki"?

it's not true.

This is actually a workshop that makes and sells BJD dolls (ball-jointed dolls), and the owner is known as "Kirika." Of course, "Kirika" is just her stage name; her real name is Misaki Yukiyo. "Misaki" is the name she originally wanted to give to her daughter who died young.

"I have a bad feeling."

Kirika muttered softly as she walked out of Misaki's shop.

She was dressed casually: black jeans with a black shirt, a golden headscarf on her head, and a single ponytail casually draped over her left shoulder.

Even without makeup, she was a recognizable beauty. Her features were straight and beautiful without makeup, and her figure was tall and well-proportioned. However, her face seemed to be constantly shrouded in a cloud, giving her a cold and unapproachable air.

This may be related to her work. Except for going out for some fresh air in the early morning and going out for necessary shopping, she seldom leaves the house. She just stays inside to paint and make dolls, and rarely comes into contact with living people. Her husband has divorced her long ago, and she and her daughter rarely talk on weekdays. In fact, she has always adopted a laissez-faire attitude towards her "daughter" Jian Qiming, and only cares about her when she needs care.

As for why...

"Huh? Stopped."

Kiriko looked puzzledly at the gray Mazda parked in front of Misaki's door. The window was down, and in the driver's seat sat a gentle, even frail young man: Odagiri Susumu, Odagiri Toshiya's cousin.

Odagiri Susumu scratched his head and asked Kiriko, who was standing nearby, "Excuse me, is Rokkaku Village nearby? Where is the gas station in town? Do you have towing service?"

"Are you talking to me?"

Wuguo was stunned for a moment.

Because she hadn't spoken in a long time, her throat was a little blocked. Just as she coughed twice and was about to answer, she heard a woman's complaint from the car: "Teacher, you should have filled up the gas over there, right? It's a good thing we broke down in town. If we had stopped in the mountains, it would have been much more troublesome."

"Ah... I'm sorry." Odagiri apologized weakly.

"No need to bother."

A male voice sounded, and then a dark-skinned, strong young man walked down from the passenger seat.

"Ask for the location of the gas station. I'm pushing the car there to refuel." The young man looked at Wu Guo again and said, "Excuse me, where is the gas station in town?"

"Go east for two blocks, then turn left and go straight ahead... If you need gas, I have some in my car..."

"Yoshi, thank you very much!"

Before Wuguo could finish his words, the dark-skinned young man suddenly bent his waist and exerted force, grabbed the front bumper of the car with both hands and lifted it up. After turning the car around, he walked behind it and then pushed it away with his own power.

Seeing this counterintuitive scene, Wuguo was stunned and stood there. She only vaguely heard the man who had spoken to her in the first place shouting: "Kyogoku-san, there's actually still some gas in the car..."

"..."

Wuguo silently looked in the direction the car left. Looking at the deserted streets, she felt that she might not have slept well last night. So Wuguo took a deep breath, turned around and walked into Misaki.

Two minutes later, the group of people who had just asked for directions finally arrived at the gas station.

"Senior, are you okay?" Wada Haruna asked Kyogoku Makoto after getting out of the car.

Kyogoku Makoto adjusted his black-framed glasses, which were drooping slightly, and replied, "It's no big deal. Just consider it as making up for the training I missed yesterday."

Wada Haruna joked, "Haha, I always feel like Kyogoku-senpai is more anxious than Odagiri-sensei."

"Of course, Wakaba is one of my best friends. If she is really forced to go back to her hometown to get married, I will rescue her no matter what." Kyogoku Shinru said.

Odagiri Susumu, Wada Haruna, and Kyogoku Makoto are here to "steal a bride" in Rokkaku Village. Odagiri Susumu's good cousin, Odagiri Toshi, was originally supposed to be traveling with them, but was delayed on the way by other matters. However, with Wada Haruna and Kyogoku Makoto's fighting power, they should be more than enough to clear Rokkaku Village.

Kyogoku Makoto goes without saying; even in the early days of Dragon Ball, he'd be able to win the Tenkaichi Martial Arts Tournament. Even in this world of outrageous existences, his fighting prowess is still quite impressive. As for Wada Haruna, she's somewhat of a karate rival to Ran Mori, even managing to suppress Ran in her normal form, a testament to her immense fighting prowess.

Of course, things like "bride kidnapping" cannot rely solely on force. After all, we live in a society ruled by law, and we must always abide by the law. And this time they also brought a think tank with them.

Just then, this think tank, who had just woken up, lazily got out of the car and said in a vague voice, "We're not really here to directly snatch her away this time. We have to ask Wakaba herself what she thinks, right? If she doesn't want to go with Mr. Odagiri..."

"Hey, Ayi, stop saying such depressing things. Didn't I investigate everything clearly? Wakana's neighbor said that she was forcibly taken away by her family. The neighbor aunt thought it was a kidnapping and called the police, but after the police stopped them, they found out that the group of people were actually Wakana's family." Nanase Miyuki, who got off the car later, said this.

"Ah~" Kindaichi sighed, then he untied his hair tie and re-tied his pigtails, "I always feel that things won't be that simple...but..."

Kyogoku Makoto asked, "But what?"

"However, our top priority should be finding a place to stay and have breakfast. I'm starving!"

"So why did we bring this guy who eats, sleeps, eats, talks, and ruins the fun?" Wada Haruna thought to herself, "Because he is...he...what is he?"

……

On the other side, Lai Sheng Lei’s villa.

After washing up, Lai Shenglei and Lin Shangren came to the restaurant on the first floor. The maid had already prepared breakfast for them.

"Sir... please take a seat."

The maid blushed as she pulled out a chair for Lin Shangren. Although the villa was well-insulated and the maid had obediently stayed away from the house last night, even the simplest of adults would know what had happened between the two of them the night before, seeing the torn clothes scattered on the living room floor and smelling the sweet, fishy smell of seafood in the air.

"Miss."

"You go and do your work first." Laisheng instructed without changing his tearful face, "By the way, the bedroom doesn't need to be cleaned for now."

The maid subconsciously wanted to ask the reason, but she saw Lai Shenglei's cold face.

"Ah...yes!"

The maid left in a hurry.

After sending the outsiders away, it was time for Lai Sheng Lei to talk to Lin Shangren about private matters. At this time, she had completely regained her composure and would never act uncontrollably again.

Lai Shenglei had just taken the opportunity to take a shower alone to try to contact her two sisters, but she didn't get any response. If they weren't deliberately playing a prank, then there must be something wrong with their actions.

She now wanted to ask Lin Shangren clearly about the whereabouts of her two sisters, the truth about their father's disappearance, and of course, their current relationship.

Lai Sheng Lei was about to speak when she saw Lin Shangren suddenly take out his cell phone and answer a call.

"Isn't he using the excuse that the police have received a difficult case as an excuse to escape?"

Thinking of this, Lai Shenglei was ready to pester Lin Shangren to stay.

"Um...Okay, I understand."

After a few seconds, Lin Shangren hung up the phone. He then looked at Laisheng Lei and said, "Lei, your two sisters are now in Xiumu Pavilion."

Lai Shenglei's heart tightened. As expected, Xiaotong and the others failed.

But she remained calm on the surface: "They? So what are they doing now..."

"It's nothing. I just watched Zatoichi all night and ate a lot of French fries in the middle of the night without brushing my teeth. I'm currently sleeping on the sofa in the security office. The worst that can happen is that I get a few pimples from staying up late. It's nothing serious." Lin Shangren replied.

"This……"

Then, Lin Shangren changed the subject: "Sister Lei, I will tell you the truth about the persecution of Mr. Heinz and his men later. After all, we are already deeply implicated. In addition, I also plan to return the collection in the Kuchiki Museum that originally belonged to Mr. Heinz to you, Sister Lei. However, before that..."

Lin Shangren suddenly took out a purple gem ring from his pocket: "Would you like to become a member of my family?"

Chapter 315: This World Has Gone Crazy

"What I see is real, what I don't see is false, everything is confirmed by me." It sounds very second-rate and cool, but it is extremely terrifying when you think about it:

Before being observed by outsiders like Lin Shangren, everything in this world is uncertain. A family, loving and loving one moment, might be torn apart the next, then resurrected, only to become strangers again. Ultimately, it might be overwritten and vanish, most likely leaving no trace. The people involved are completely unaware of these bizarre and illogical changes.

Perhaps someone made the right choice at a crucial juncture in their life, only to find their life was completely ruined the next moment by a wrong choice. They were completely unaware of this, and could only sigh in silence in the dead of night.

People will feel powerless when facing their predetermined fate, and people in this world, when they discover the truth of this world, can only feel deep emptiness and even deeper helplessness.

"What has made the world become like this?" Lin Shangren asked in his heart.

[I don't know... Honestly, from my perspective, this world is pretty normal... (?? 益?)]

[However, think positively. The people you meet in this world, especially those you care about, their originally wildly changing destinies become stable from the moment you meet them.

If you want to prevent the world from changing erratically, you can try gradually covering and inspecting every corner of the world with your shadow. Under your observation, everything will return to normal.

"Compared to this, I'm more curious about something else." Lin Shangren rubbed the back of his neck. "What are the reasons and rules for the rewriting of this world? Conan, Magic Kaito, and Lupin the Third all belong to the same worldview. Cat's Eye and City Hunter all belong to the same worldview. I remember Lupin the Third seemed to have collaborated with City Hunter before, so let's just assume they all belong to the same world.

So why does "Another" appear in this world? Because it's also a mystery? What about the Kindaichi Case Files, which previously collaborated with Conan in the games? Ace Attorney and Danganronpa also had Kindaichi collaborations. But I've already checked, and in this world, Kindaichi Kosuke is just a fictional character created by Seishi Yokomizo. There's no Fudo High School or Kindaichi in this world. There's no such thing as Phoenix Wright, let alone Hope's Peak Academy.

Why haven't they appeared in this world? If I don't make additional observations, will they gradually appear in this world, overwriting and rewriting part of the original reality?

If so... then, can other, more outrageous worldviews also be rewritten in this world? If so, how can we do it? Can you tell me, Ashrose? "

Ah, this...

"inconvenient?"

[Um... No, that's not it. I don't know!]

Lin Shangren asked again, "Is there also a cosmic will like Mrs. Evelya in this universe sorting out the so-called sacred timeline?"

[This is really not the case! I promise!]

"I see. I think I understand." Lin Shangren smiled. "Looks like we have to do it step by step. First, we have to make up a reasonable story for Sister Lei about her father's disappearance."

Although Laishenglei and the others would eventually learn the truth about this world, now was not the time. Furthermore, if they still wanted to see their father again, they could not know the "truth" about his disappearance. Even if their father was dead, he could still be alive until Lin Shangren witnessed and confirmed it. Because reality was not fixed, everything was subjective, and Lin Shangren's mind was the only one that mattered.

Therefore, he and his sisters in the next life need to hold on to hope that Michael Heinz is still alive, and Lin Shangren himself cannot participate deeply in the search for Michael Heinz, so as to avoid accidentally confirming the fact that he is dead.

Then, Laishenglei heard this story from Lin Shangren:

During World War II, the Monuments Men stumbled upon the remains of an ancient civilization, gaining knowledge of ancient magic and alchemy, as well as the whereabouts of Pandora, a jewel that grants immortality. To prevent the Nazis from obtaining Pandora, the Monuments Men secretly hid it. However, after World War II, a sinister organization comprised of Nazi remnants and villains from various countries discovered the secrets of the Monuments Men and Pandora. To prevent Pandora from falling into their hands, Michael Heinz fled with his friend's belongings. He was last seen in Florence, Italy.

There, Heinz met Lin Shangren, the last disciple of the magician Maskelyne. After handing Lin Shangren some secrets and a notebook, Heinz disappeared without a trace, and Lin Shangren began to fight against the organization.

"This is the magic prop Mr. Maskelyne left me." Lin Shangren injected psychic energy into the levitating stone ring, teleporting the coffee cup in front of Lai Shenglei. He then placed Heinz's notes on the table. Of course, the contents had been edited to confirm the story he had just told. Or rather... a reality that had not yet become reality.

"Mr. Heinz hoped that I could take care of the descendants of the monument defenders, but he also hoped that I would not contact you. He didn't want to involve you. In the end, I broke my promise." Lin Shangren continued.

[Hey, hey, hey, you cheated on me with your body and you still want to cheat on me, huh, you scumbag. (?_?)]

"How did I lie? Everything I said is true. It will all be true." Lin Shangren answered in his heart.

With Heinz's diary and the materials provided by Kuroba Chikage as supporting evidence, Lai Shenglei believed most of the story told by Lin Shangren.

She looked down at the amethyst ring on her left middle finger. Originally, Lai Shenglei wanted to try to negotiate the relationship between the two of them. After all, what happened between them last night was mostly impulsive. Although the two of them had perfect physical compatibility, it was still a bit too hasty to confirm a relationship like "family" just because of this.

But Lai Sheng Lei accepted the ring without hesitation, for reasons she couldn't quite articulate. After all, such matters weren't determined by rationality. What determined feelings were the sex hormones secreted by the brain and that inexplicable moment of love.

"Let's go." Lin Shangren took Lai Shenglei's hand, "Let's go to Xiumu Pavilion and pick up your two sisters."

"Take your car?" Lai Shenglei asked.

"Need not."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lai Shenglei felt her vision darken, and then she and Lin Shangren appeared on the third floor of Xiumuguan.

"?!" Lai Shenglei was shocked, "What is this?"

"Teleportation magic has a distance limit and cannot be used quickly and continuously. Mr. Heinz can do it, so I am sure he must still be alive, somewhere in the world." Lin Shangren explained, and this time he still did not lie.

……

On the other side, Bei Yejian Town.