Lin Yi had already accumulated countless high-value research projects waiting to be explored.
Many flashes of inspiration had been left undeveloped simply because he lacked the time and energy.
So in a situation where both sides would benefit—
the answer was obvious.
Lin Yi smiled.
I have no reason to refuse, do I?
Of course... I have one condition.
He turned toward Screwllum.
Since Screwllum is here, let him witness this historic moment.
Screwllum bowed slightly.
I would be honored.
To witness the union of two geniuses is my privilege.
He added thoughtfully.
If even proud geniuses can coexist harmoniously...
Then I have even greater confidence in the possibility of coexistence between organic and inorganic life.
Lin Yi had asked for a witness because he was still cautious.
After all:
Abyss Silkall had secretly observed him for a long time.He had only just met her.
Having Screwllum verify the process made him feel safer.
Screwllum's ability and character were beyond doubt.
Silkall suddenly stood up in excitement.
You agreed?!
That's great!
She was so excited that she even dropped the memory crystal she had been chewing.
But at the critical moment—
she hesitated.
Lin Yi understood.
This was an important decision.
So he stayed silent and gave her time.
After a long pause, Silkall raised her head.
There is something else I must tell you.
In the future...
Once I am fully prepared...
I will enter the shadow of IX again.
Her eyes burned with determination.
I have already sacrificed too much.
I cannot give up now.
I must see what lies behind that hole.
Is it true nothingness?
Or...
Is it the so-called Sea of Quanta?
She continued seriously.
Once Dominion Logic completes the entanglement binding between us...
I am not sure whether the connection can be undone.
And honestly...
Even the outcome of that entanglement is only my best guess based on experience.
I also do not know whether the influence of Nihility could travel through the Quantum Star Chain and affect you.
So there is risk.
If you still choose to form this pact with me...
I will do my best to develop a method to sever the Dominion Logic connection.
Before I return to the Black Sun of Nihility...
I will attempt to free you from the link.
But I cannot guarantee success.
Quantum phenomena are unpredictable.
Even after so many Amber Eras...
My understanding of quantum reality is no deeper than the countless geniuses who study the Imaginary.
We have only touched the surface.
And I will not abandon my next journey into Nihility.
So the risk remains.
She looked directly at Lin Yi.
I have told you everything.
Do you still agree?
Her honesty actually reassured him.
Lin Yi thought:
If Akivili were still alive...
He would probably come personally just to watch this.
Silkall's spirit resembled the philosophy of Trailblaze:
One may tolerate the unknown—
but must never submit to the unknowable.
After all, the Trailblazer Fuliabas had died exploring Nihility's depths.
Just as Lin Yi's thoughts wandered—
Silkall suddenly disappeared.
A familiar fluctuation spread through the room.
Lin Yi recognized it immediately.
A Path Resonance.
A brief interaction between the Path Dimension and the real universe.
Lin Yi thought nervously:
Wait...
I only thought about it.
Trailblaze didn't actually come, right?
Akivili had already vanished.
Time flowed differently within the Path Dimension.
Moments later—
Silkall reappeared.
But her expression was... complicated.
She explained.
The resonance between Trailblaze and Erudition occurred.
But I did not see Akivili.
I did not see Nous either.
Instead...
I saw Aha.
That single sentence was enough.
Lin Yi and Screwllum instantly understood why she looked so speechless.
Anyone would.
Silkall sighed.
He said that since I am a Trailblaze Emanator, and Akivili's best friend...
And since Akivili is gone...
He should take Akivili's place and continue the mission of Trailblaze.
Then she repeated Aha's words.
My friend!
Although Akivili is gone...
You still have Aha!
Aha can completely replace Akivili and grant you blessings!
Isn't that wonderful?
Silkall: ???
Aha continued:
Aha~~~
I declare!
I grant you laughter!
No matter the time.
No matter the place.
You will always be able to laugh from the bottom of your heart!
Those boring rule-followers...
They trap themselves in endless restrictions.
Why not be freer?
Aha's favorite thing was traveling the cosmos with Akivili!
No routes!
No rules!
Maybe the next jump into the unknown...
Will bring a moment worthy of laughter!
All intelligent beings!
Throw away your restraints!
Embrace joy!
Become joy!
Laugh!!!
Even a hyena can laugh!
If you refuse to laugh...
You might be worse than a hyena!
That would be extremely amusing!
Abandon everything!
And shout from your heart—
AHAAA!!!
HAHAHAHA—!
After finishing the story, Silkall looked exhausted.
Lin Yi, however, remained calm.
This kind of thing...
Aha absolutely would do.
He shrugged.
Based on my experience with Aha...
This is perfectly normal.
He thought for a moment.
That blessing probably lets you laugh anytime.
And it might also help resist Nihility's unconscious influence.
But...
It is still risky.
Screwllum added his own analysis.
The blessing of the Aeon of Joy may also be counteracting Silkall's ongoing Nihility erosion.
He continued logically.
For thousands of Amber Eras, Silkall left almost no traces in the universe.
There is only one reasonable explanation.
The influence of Nihility is continuous.
Even after leaving Nihility's shadow...
Her existence continues to erode.
Silkall nodded.
That is correct.
My existence kept fading.
Many things I did simply disappeared.
That is why I stayed inside the Meta-Domain.
It was easier not to look.
Then she added another shocking detail.
Aha didn't just grant laughter.
He also activated Trailblaze Path energy.
And opened a special route for me.
Lin Yi froze.
Wait... what?
Screwllum calmly recorded the information.
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