Disaster Simulator, global collapse begins.

Affectionate, sleepy, obsessive-compulsive, proud, willful, lazy, and with the gluttony typical of orange cats...

No, please don't engrave everything into your DNA!

Begin synchronized memory

Although he had mentally prepared himself for drastic changes, Chen Jie was still shocked when he actually synchronized his memories.

The so-called ring...

It was a massive, towering wall, just like the one in the world of Titans.

Centered on the most fertile central valley of Terra, the site of the former Victorian Empire, the city was built outwards in layers.

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Thanks to the Assassin Brotherhood, Chen Jie was able to learn many secrets.

Within the first high wall lies the residence of the legendary emperor who conquered the entire continent, but due to its antiquity, the existing records are so ancient that even the emperor's race is unknown.

Now, the palace has become a forbidden zone, just like the northern wastelands, the scorching hot lands, and the vibrant oceans outside the high walls.

Inside the second high wall was the residence of the senators. Since the death of Holy Roman Emperor II and the subsequent disintegration of the Roman Empire, no one had been qualified to appoint new senators.

The existing elders are all immortal beings, and it is said that there are also gods from various places. When the emperor conquered this land, he also brought them onto this war chariot (those who were too arrogant and unwilling to submit were naturally killed).

Inside the third high wall are the residences and offices of the legislators.

They were selected from all regions, ethnic groups, social classes, and professions, and it can be seen that they have the characteristics of people's representatives.

Unlike the aloof elders who are almost oblivious to worldly affairs, the House of Representatives and its members remain active in the public eye of Terra.

Under the leadership of elders, they were divided into different factions, who attacked and fought against each other.

Inside the fourth high wall are the headquarters of many giant corporations, while inside the fifth high wall are the smaller corporate forces and the military headquarters.

Outside the sixth high wall lived a large number of ordinary people and a large area of ​​farmland, which was the largest area.

Beyond the seventh high wall lies an even more desolate slum, where infected individuals who could not afford the deposit were also driven to. It was here that the Reunion Movement arose.

There were also the eighth and ninth high walls, but they are now abandoned and are only garrisoned by rotating troops.

These nine high walls together formed a defensive line of civilization on the land of Terra, and from a few words, one can see how powerful that empire once was.

But now, the defenses of civilization have retreated again and again, and the more outward the area, the more dilapidated and desolate it becomes.

On the one hand, there is this high-walled politics; on the other hand, the relics left by the empire have gradually lost their function.

For example, there are giant black pillars that stand on the earth like lighthouses, made entirely of unknown materials. There are many of them, like the latitude and longitude lines dividing the earth, with one at regular intervals.

Whenever a natural disaster strikes, the giant pillars in the area will spew out large amounts of liquid soul steel, which will connect with each other to form a temporary canopy to block the disaster.

Once the natural disaster is over, the liquid soul steel that forms the temporary canopy will be returned to the giant pillar, without affecting people's daily lighting and farming.

Similar to the Soul Steel Pyramid that Chen Jie created in the last simulation, but with significantly higher technical sophistication.

It is said that the bases of all the giant pillars are connected, which saves a lot of soul steel compared to the far-fetched idea of ​​putting a lid on the entire continent of Terra.

Even the most advanced device cannot withstand the test of time.

Today, all the black towers outside the Seventh Ring Road have been destroyed, and those within the Sixth Ring Road are also gradually becoming unreliable. This is one of the main reasons for the shrinking of people's living areas.

Rumors circulate that all the Black Towers will eventually fall silent, and people will return to a life dominated by natural disasters, living hand to mouth.

Currently, some giant companies have begun to focus on creating a mobile urban module that resembles a giant ship on land.

Isn't this a mobile city-state?!

During the investigation, Chen Jie also discovered a message that flashed by but which he was very concerned about.

In recent years, with the frequent malfunctions of the Black Tower and the significant increase in the number of infected individuals, a pharmaceutical company called Rhodes Island has emerged and rapidly entered the market, now just one step away from becoming a giant corporation.

An emerging market, a new opportunity, and a rapidly growing new company—this naturally attracts a lot of attention.

However, after investigation, it was discovered that this company, which seemed to have a very short registration period, was actually supported by an ancient elder who was considered an immortal. It was not something to be trifled with.

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Chapter 123 Karin, the cat who doesn't want to work hard

Reunion Movement, Mobile City, Rhodes Island, Old Lynx...

I'm back. All the familiar feelings are back.

There were no problems with this memory synchronization. Although a lot of time was spent learning various techniques in its early years, this rascal didn't remember much at all.

In the last simulation, Chen Jie also consumed a lot of Originium to improve his mental strength, and this mental enhancement did not reset when the simulation ended.

"Miss Karin, it's time for breakfast."

Breakfast seemed simple: toasted bread with caviar and bacon, shortbread spread with jam, and a refreshing cup of milk tea.

Caviar actually comes from the Iberian region (although the Holy Roman Empire unified the country, the emperor's reign was too short, and he died after only two generations, so the original names were still retained in various places).

The bacon is made from top-grade Wagyu beef from the East, the jam comes from Rembitox, and even the tea leaves in the milk tea are picked from famous mountains in Yan.

Although Chen Jie felt it didn't taste as good as the cheap stuff made with high-tech and artificial flavorings...

It's like a cow chewing on a peony—not recognizing the value of the flower or the grass (not knowing its worth).

Disguising herself as Karin was very simple; she didn't need any formalities and could just eat and drink normally.

After eating and washing up, I spend the rest of the time lying in bed playing video games.

To put it in a more sophisticated way, you can connect to the virtual reality world through a personal terminal and play more high-end games.

The material scarcity of the Terra continent led to the extreme prosperity of the virtual world.

When they synchronized their memories, Chen Jie was shocked by this second world, which was simply created by imagination.

Any experience you can imagine can be realized in this virtual world: food, violence, the opposite sex, even simulating the lives of important figures and traveling into various fantasy works.

Chen Jie heard that some people in the slums were on IV drips and wearing auxiliary excretion devices every day, and were even immersed in virtual reality for 23 hours a day.

Perhaps for them, reality is a garbage game they can't escape.

Karin, this worthless cat with no ideals, also wished she could be like that. As a rich person, she naturally wouldn't have to be so slovenly, so she spent money to buy a life support device sold by Rhine Labs.

Playing games while lying inside not only provides a full-body muscle massage, including the tail, but also eliminates worries about eating and excretion...

Because she doesn't like exercise and is a big eater, Karin, who is not even ten years old, is already showing signs of developing wide jawlines.

Her current father, of course, could not allow her to continue down this path of depravity, so he enrolled her in a prestigious private girls' academy.

Girls of similar age and background make friends, chat, and study here... Most importantly, they are not allowed to log into the virtual network!

Salk had put a lot of thought into her; this place not only helped her lose weight but also help her quit internet addiction and make friends with people her own age.

Today is the day Karin goes to school.

"Ugh... I never thought I'd have to start all over again as a student in this simulated world," Chen Jie thought to himself, groaning.

Just treat it as a short break for yourself; there's no need to be so tense.

Emulator reminder.

People aren't machines; it's perfectly reasonable to take a break. Besides, think about it from another angle: everyone in this academy is the rich woman you once longed for... no, rich loli!

"Now that you mention it, I'm actually looking forward to it."

Having adjusted his mindset (perhaps in the wrong direction?), Chen Jie quickly integrated into campus life.

The key point is that the learning life at the private elite school is much more interesting than she imagined. It's not the kind of school where you have to listen to lectures and memorize things from six in the morning to nine in the evening. His previous idea was really a bit like the emperor's golden hoe.

They don't need to push their children to learn a lot of useless things just for the sake of exam scores.

Unlike the outer ring road, the area within the fourth ring road is not covered by a temporary canopy, but by a huge, permanent steel roof that blocks out the sun, leaving only dazzling neon lights and advertising projections, creating a kind of light pollution effect.

Chen Jie's first impression was that it was very cyberpunk.

The name of this place is also very cyberpunk, called Night City. Although the explanation given is that the roof blocked out the sunlight, plunging the entire Fourth Ring into eternal darkness, he knew it must be another Easter egg left by that mischievous emperor.

A saying circulates in Night City—

The seventh ring road offers carefree, relaxed upbringing; the sixth ring road emphasizes exam-oriented learning; the fifth ring road provides elite education; and the fourth ring road and above offer aristocratic etiquette training.

People are divided into different classes by high walls, and no matter how hard they try in their lifetime or even for generations, they cannot get a chance to move up.

When an opportunity arises, the lower-class people fight and scramble for it like hunting dogs.

The councilors and executives of giant corporations, these nobles who wield real power without official titles, sit atop the highest point of Terra, looking down upon the struggles below, like moths drawn to a flame, their sole purpose being to bring a touch of amusement to their lives.

The loser falls into the mire, and the efforts of generations are reduced to ashes, while the winner achieves a leap in social class and becomes a more important figure in the inner circle.

Only a very few individuals or organizations can drag their battered bodies all the way to the Fourth Ring Road.

When they thought they too could become one of the big shots in Night City, the old nobles would emerge, dressed impeccably, and mercifully offer the victor two choices—

When one of their subordinate forces (as dogs) is trampled underfoot by the very rule-makers.

The feast called capital is a one-in-a-million victory, where only the very few who emerge victorious have managed to secure the right to become the main course.

Such a Terran land is naturally sick, which is why the Assassin Brotherhood came into being!

For the sake of free will and a better tomorrow, one day they will tear apart this false, dark curtain and let the sunlight shine into the city of night once more!

Indeed... there are quite a few flaws.

In short, Karin, influenced by her cat-like personality, did not have such lofty aspirations. She had also spoken with Salk, or rather the Assassin Brotherhood behind him, and expressed her unwillingness to participate in the company's management in the future.

To be honest, even if she wanted to, the Brotherhood would probably have to think about it very carefully.

After all, in order for Salk Private Security Consultants to become one of the giant corporations controlling the rules of Night City within the Fourth Ring, the Assassin Brotherhood has spent generations expending a great deal of resources, time, and even lives.

He climbed up the ranks from the outer ring of the organization, into the fourth ring, becoming an affiliate, and rising through the ranks... until he reached this point.

In short, she can just be a mascot!

Do whatever you want, learn whatever you want, even if you're a spendthrift, it doesn't matter—once you have enough wealth, even if an individual is a spendthrift, they can't make money as fast as the entire organization.

It's unrealistic to expect the entire family to consist of diligent, hardworking, and selfless individuals. There will always be some useless members in any family.

Call it capital corrupting people's hearts or whatever, being a useless person has always been the most desired field job in assassin organizations, ranking first in anonymous polls for several consecutive years.

There's always someone who has to play the role of a spoiled brat or a spendthrift. Why can't that person be me?

Karin is different.

She was just playing herself!

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PS: These chapters are about the world-building; I didn't expect the Ark world to be almost ruined by the protagonist's numerous transmigrations.

Chapter 124 Afternoon Tea for Rich Lolis

To prevent the dispatched management personnel from becoming greedy for pleasure and betraying the cause, and actually siding with capital.

The long-standing Brotherhood has a strict screening mechanism for field personnel, and all field personnel must sign a creed with their personal terminals to avoid defection or exposing the organization's secrets.

In short, no large organization that has survived for so long is simple (obviously, they were weak only because they were all wiped out over time).

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A sea of ​​fire, a burning tribe, desperate cries of agony...

Chen Jie suddenly sat up in bed, feeling a growing heaviness in his chest. It turned out to be a nightmare. His current identity was Karin, a girl that would make anyone who saw her think, "Is this really 10 years old?"

"They're developing too fast, will they be affected in this aspect by the orange tabby cat...?"

I never encountered this problem when I was simulating Biora, it's hilarious, I didn't have any at all.

Did you just have a nightmare?

“Yes,” Chen Jie chatted with the simulator in his mind, “but I forgot the details.”

You really need to get some rest.

"I think so too."

Go and have some fun with the rich lolis!

"Sigh, I'm not good at socializing, and I'm not good at playing house with kids..."

In this prestigious academy, everyone's curriculum is different, including not only required general knowledge and etiquette courses, but also subjects such as fine arts, literature, and poetry.

For a well-rounded upper-class woman, these artistic cultivations are an important part of her moral education.

The rest are all custom-made according to individual needs.