"Signora isn't leaving, are you staying?"
Cloud Retainer looked at Nahida and asked.
"If I stay at this time... in human terms, it should be called being a third wheel."
"Forget it, I'll go back. Besides..."
Nahida looked at her small legs and shook her head.
"I also cannot provide a lap pillow for Lord Takagi."
Although Nahida also wanted to get closer to Takagi and ensure that Takagi would allow her to become the guarantor for the Herta Space Station route later.
However, she also understood that she couldn't compare to Lisa in this regard.
After speaking, Nahida turned and walked towards another carriage.
Cloud Retainer stroked her chin, looking at Lisa and Takagi with a thoughtful expression:
"A third wheel... Forget it, I won't be a third wheel."
With that, Cloud Retainer followed Nahida's footsteps.
[Shenhe: Master, aren't you going to compete with Lisa?]
[Madame Ping: Asking Cloud Retainer to give a lap pillow like Lisa is a bit too difficult for her.]
[Yelan: And Lord Takagi is already lying down, we can't make Lord Takagi stand up again.]
[Shenhe: Is that so, it's a bit of a pity.]
[Cloud Retainer: In that case, Shenhe will do it for Master next time.]
[Shenhe:...]
[Ganyu: Master, you're looking at the forum!]
[Cloud Retainer: Naturally! Speaking of which, Ganyu, you've been in human society long enough, you should understand how to befriend humans better.]
[Mountain Shaper: Cloud Retainer, do you want Ganyu to befriend Takagi?]
[Ganyu:!!!]
[Cloud Retainer: Exactly!]
[Ganyu: But, but I still don't understand humans enough, and Lord Takagi isn't exactly human, is he?]
[Cloud Retainer: Although Lord Takagi has divinity, he also has a considerable amount of humanity, which is very similar to your situation. I think it might be quite suitable for you to interact with Takagi. And, you're wearing black stockings.]
[Ganyu: But, but this outfit was provided by Master.]
[Cloud Retainer: Regardless, as long as you're wearing it, I think Lord Takagi will enjoy chatting with you.]
[Ganyu:...]
......
Some time later.
"You really know how to enjoy yourself, Takagi."
Suddenly, a somewhat displeased voice came from within the Astral Express.
Takagi opened his eyes and saw Herta walking over with her hands on her hips and pouting.
Behind her were Ruan Mei, Screwllum, Himeko, and other Nameless like Stelle.
"Enjoy? What are you referring to?"
Takagi asked with a smile.
"Do you even need to ask? Aren't you currently lying on the lap of a beautiful girl?"
"You didn't force her with your power, did you?"
Herta glanced at Lisa and asked.
"No, I'm willing."
"After all, it's different from Ms. Herta and the rest of you."
"All I can do for Lord Takagi is this."
Lisa said with a smile, extremely sincerely.
Himeko, Ruan Mei, and the others showed thoughtful expressions upon seeing Lisa's smile.
Stelle even looked at her own fair legs.
"You're quite honest."
Herta complained.
"Lisa, how long have I been asleep?"
After Takagi moved his head from Lisa's leg, he saw that Signora, Cloud Retainer, Nahida, and Dottore had all returned to this carriage, so he looked at Lisa and asked.
"6 hours and 32 minutes."
Lisa smiled.
"6 and a half hours, huh?" Takagi nodded and looked at Herta, Ruan Mei, and Screwllum:
"Did you come over at this time because you've finished with the Simulated Universe and are here to test me?"
Herta nodded heavily and said:
"Of course, to prevent the previous situation from happening again, we have reinforced the Simulated Universe."
"And when you test the Simulated Universe later, the three of us will strictly monitor the data."
"To ensure the Simulated Universe can operate stably at all times."
After the situation where the collision between the Aeon of Propagation and Takagi in the Simulated Universe caused the Simulated Universe to crash.
Herta has understood that the history of the Swarm Disaster contains extremely significant internal information.
Now, she is particularly eager to see more through Takagi.
"In that case, let's go."
Takagi got up from the sofa and was about to walk out of the Astral Express.
"Wait."
Suddenly, Herta pulled on Takagi's hem.
Takagi: "What is it now?"
Herta: "I can give you a puppet."
Takagi: "Hmm? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Herta: "Don't mind how I changed my mind, just tell me if you want it or not."
Takagi smiled and said:
"Heh heh, since you're giving it away, of course I'm willing to accept the puppet."
"But aren't you afraid I'll use your puppet for dress-up games?"
"..." After a moment of silence, Herta spoke: "If possible, I hope you don't casually change my puppet's clothes."
Takagi: "Then when the puppet's clothes get dirty, you can't not change them, right?"
Herta: "When clothes need changing, I will go online myself to change them."
Takagi: "Okay, I get it. After talking for so long, you want to leave a spy on my Astral Express, right."
Herta: "I don't deny it! And isn't this good for both of us? You get the puppet, and I get a chance to talk to you."
Takagi: "But you don't allow me to dress up your puppet."
Herta: "Do you really have to dress it up? It's just a puppet, not a real person, what's so good about dressing it up?"
Takagi: "What, do you want me to dress you up?"
Herta: "Hey!"
"Haha, just kidding, don't mind." Takagi patted Herta's shoulder and said:
"It's fine if you want to leave a puppet on the Astral Express that you can go online with."
"But you need to give me a switch so I can control the time you go online."
"I don't want you to be able to force yourself online when I don't want you to."
Takagi didn't know if Herta could go online when he was in Teyvat.
But he had to do the relevant defensive work.
"This... is not impossible."
Herta nodded and said.
After all, Takagi's Astral Express was not her Herta Space Station.
For her to go online with the puppet, to some extent, could be considered visiting Takagi.
If Takagi, as the master of the Astral Express, didn't allow it, and she forced her way in, that would be rude of her.
"Also, since the ownership of this puppet belongs to me."
"I think I should be able to modify it to a certain extent, right."
Takagi asked.
"You still want to modify my puppet?"
Herta's eyes widened.
"That's right." Takagi nodded, raised his hand, and pulled out the Antimatter Engine obtained from the Doomsday Beast and the sealed Stellaron obtained through a lottery from the imaginary space.
"The Doomsday Beast can accommodate the Antimatter Engine."
"Stelle's body can accommodate the Stellaron."
"I wonder if I can also make your puppet accommodate some special things."
[Jean: Stellaron?!]
[Lumine: Takagi actually still has a Stellaron in his hands?!]
[Paimon: Could that be the one in Belobog?]
[Venti: No, when I last traveled to Belobog, that Stellaron was still at the Creation Engine.]
[Lumine: In other words, the Stellaron in Lord Takagi's hands is an extra Stellaron.]
[Azar: Lord Takagi actually plans to integrate the Antimatter Engine and the Stellaron into the puppet!]
[Ei: Leaving aside the Antimatter Engine for now, won't integrating an object like a Stellaron into a puppet really cause a crisis?]
[Yae Miko: Perhaps not with conventional methods, but since Stelle can embrace the Stellaron, Lord Takagi can probably find a way to make Herta's Puppet accommodate the Stellaron.]
[Azar: The Doomsday Beast can also embrace the Antimatter Engine. If it is Lord Takagi, he should also be able to find a way to make the puppet accommodate the Antimatter Engine.
Or, find a way to make the puppet simultaneously accommodate the Antimatter Engine and the Stellaron?]
After Azar left his message, he looked up at the body of the artificial god that was gradually taking shape.
"If I can obtain the Stellaron and the Antimatter Engine."
"Wouldn't I be able to create a god far surpassing Nahida?"
Azar muttered.
...
"Are you serious?"
"The Antimatter Engine is one thing."
"You actually want my puppet to accommodate a Stellaron?"
Herta's eyes widened in surprise.
Takagi: "What, aren't you interested?"
"How could I not be? I'm very interested." After curiously touching the outer device sealing the Stellaron with her hand, Herta looked at Takagi with a smile and said:
"I have one condition: when you plan to integrate the Stellaron into my puppet's body."
"I can go online and witness it personally."
Hearing this, Takagi also smiled.
I have to say, Herta's answer was very much in line with Takagi's understanding of Herta.
"Then it's a deal."
"Once I find a method for integration, I will contact you."
After Takagi finished speaking, he put away the Antimatter Engine and the Stellaron.
Although the sealed Stellaron was rare, instead of collecting it, it was better to put it to good use.
Even though Takagi hadn't found a way to utilize the Stellaron yet, Takagi didn't think his future self couldn't.
"Okay, I'll wait for you." Herta nodded and said.
"Takagi, do you need my help?"
At this moment, Stelle stepped forward.
She had a Stellaron inside her body, so she felt she might be able to help Takagi.
"We'll see, if there's a place where I need your help, I'll find a way to contact you."
Takagi said.
Stelle: "Okay."
"Then, I'll leave the puppet here."
"Let's meet again in the Simulated Universe."
After Herta finished speaking, she decisively chose to go offline.
Her puppet also stopped moving instantly.
"This guy is really decisive."
"When she's not online, should I also design an AI to control this body?"
Takagi looked at Herta's Puppet and muttered.
Herta's Puppet possesses a certain level of combat power. And there is no Pom-Pom on this Astral Express.
Takagi also hoped that someone could help look after the Astral Express when he wasn't around.
"If it's about editing artificial intelligence, perhaps I can help."
Screwllum said at the right time.
"Thanks, Screwllum."
"But since it's a puppet Herta left for me."
"It's better for her and I to jointly write the artificial intelligence program."
Takagi shook his head, placed his hands on the puppet's shoulders, and lifted her to an empty spot.
Then, he looked at the crowd behind him and said:
"Let's go, we should also go to the Simulated Universe."
"Don't keep Herta waiting for too long."
Hearing this, everyone immediately stepped forward and followed Takagi's footsteps.
[Faruzan: Is it finally starting, the new discussion on Simulated Universe testing?]
[Alice: This time, Herta, Screwllum, and Ruan Mei, three members of the Genius Club, are here. I believe they can ensure that the Simulated Universe won't crash.]
[Albedo: In other words, we will be able to learn more about the details related to the Propagation Aeon?]
[Alhaitham: The Aeon of Voracity that Lord Takagi mentioned confronting the Propagation Aeon, the Aeon of Order that was swallowed, and the 5 Aeons who jointly annihilated the Propagation Aeon in the final battle—perhaps we can gain a clearer understanding of all of them.]
[Kaveh: Besides these, the one we can understand the most is still that Propagation Aeon.]
[Dehya: That bug Aeon is too disgusting. If possible, I don't want to know too much about It.]
[Rosaria: Although that's true, Dottore has already stepped onto the Path of Propagation and gained the power to create bugs. In this situation, I think it's necessary for us to understand the Propagation Aeon Tayzzyronth more.]
[Rosaria: This way, we can also avoid being affected by Dottore and turning into bugs in the future.]
[Dehya: No, that's not right, Dottore shouldn't possibly have the power to turn others into bugs, right?]
[Baizhu: In terms of common sense, Dottore's Path Power of Propagation shouldn't be able to do this. But he is a scholar, perhaps he can find some way to turn others into bugs. Of course, this method is definitely not as powerful as the Propagation Aeon's authority.]
[Dehya: Uh, as expected, I should still learn more about the Propagation Aeon.]
...
Herta's Office.
Where the Simulated Universe is located.
"Herta, can I enter the Simulated Universe with Lord Takagi this time?"
Himeko looked at Takagi, the Teyvat Passengers, and others who were ready to enter the Simulated Universe, and asked Herta.
Herta: "You want to experience the Swarm Disaster too?"
Himeko: "Since the Aeon of Trailblaze Akivili very likely had a conflict with the Propagation Aeon Tayzzyronth, I want to experience this history more clearly."
Herta: "Hmm... As a Nameless, I can understand your idea. Let me ask Takagi to see if he is willing to take you along."
Upon hearing this, Himeko immediately turned to look at Takagi.
"No problem."
Takagi smiled and nodded, saying.
Stelle: "I want to go too."
Takagi: "I have no objection."
In the original work, Stelle was the one who helped Herta test the Swarm Disaster.
Since Stelle wanted to experience it together this time, Takagi felt that he had no reason to refuse.
Moreover, Takagi also wanted to see if any Aeons would mistake Stelle for Akivili the Aeon of Trailblaze after she entered the Simulated Universe.
Of course, Takagi was not optimistic about this, after all, Herta would not define Stelle as the Aeon of Trailblaze like in the original work.
"Speaking of which, do you want to go together, Dan Heng, March 7th, Welt?"
Takagi looked at the other three Nameless.
March 7th waved her hands repeatedly: "I... I'd better not. Just seeing those bugs through the screen is enough. I don't want to be in that environment myself."
Dan Heng: "I'll go with you."
Welt: "I'm also quite interested in this, but is it really okay for so many of us to enter the Simulated Universe together?"
Ruan Mei: "This time, with the three of us here, we will ensure the Simulated Universe runs normally."
Welt: "Then I'm relieved."
Herta: "Come over here, I'm about to start."
As soon as she finished speaking, Himeko and the others immediately came and stood beside Takagi.
"Hey, why are you all going?"
"Ahhh, fine, I'll go too."
March 7th took a deep breath and quickly stood behind Takagi.
"You have to protect me, Takagi."
March 7th said, pulling on Takagi's clothes.
In response, Takagi smiled and nodded his head.
The next moment, accompanied by the unique light of the Simulated Universe enveloping everyone.
The consciousness of Takagi, Himeko, and others instantly fell into the Simulated Universe built by Herta and other geniuses.
"Is this... a research lab?"
Cloud Retainer opened her eyes and murmured, looking at the environment around her which was somewhat similar to the lab on Herta Space Station.
"Ah, that's blood, someone died there!"
March 7th pointed in panic to a corner on the right, where a person wearing a white coat was lying in a pool of blood.
Takagi stepped towards the person lying in the pool of blood and picked up the manuscript that had fallen beside him.
With just one glance, Takagi saw the word [End] on the manuscript.