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In short, Dr. Mei knew all along that she was just a "shadow" projected from the intrinsic world.
After realizing that her world was just a "world bubble", Mei accepted the cooperation invitation from the "Successor of the Fire Moth" of the original world - that is, the "World Serpent".
In exchange for using this entire world bubble as a "tool," it was sealed away and preserved by the other party.
It's clear that Dr. Mei has agreed to cooperate with [World Serpent].
And this world, which should have ended its lifespan, has been preserved to this day.
Throughout this long period of time, Dr. Mei has been thinking about ways to enable this world bubble to survive.
"Of course, I know this isn't a decision people would make under normal circumstances... What I've been through might seem to you as worse than death."
Dr. Mei sighed softly: "But you will not be able to deny that the conclusion I reached through [thinking] is indeed of value in helping you."
Perhaps to show her sincerity, Dr. Mei also said that she was willing to completely open her mind and let Shibao explore her thoughts.
Shi Bao snorted softly, inwardly complaining, "Now you're putting on quite a convincing act..."
"Before I arrived, I don't know who was emanating that sense of despair."
If it were anyone else, Shi Bao would have blurted out those sarcastic words.
It was only when the target of his complaints changed to Dr. Mei that Shi Bao calmed down a bit and only complained in his heart.
"...To be honest, she didn't lie to us...Wait a minute!!" Halfway through her sentence, Shi Bao suddenly realized:
"I've already told you not to call me Xiaoshi anymore! I'm not a little kid!"
Mei chuckled: "Then... would it be better to call you 'Hua'?"
“You…I…” Shi Bao was furious.
Compared to Hua, he's not even as good as Xiaoshi.
Actually, she quite liked the nickname "Xiao Shi," but she kept emphasizing that she didn't like it because she was too proud to admit it.
This kind of treasure-hunting adds a touch of fun to the serious plot.
However, the players were still quite surprised.
At the same time, I also understood that Mei's previous emotions were all of "despair".
After all... anyone would feel despair upon learning that they are nothing more than a shadow that will eventually perish.
However, at the same time, players were also horrified by Mena's somewhat "abnormal" willpower.
The will of everyone else in this world has been completely extinguished under long-term confinement.
Dr. Mei was the only one who persevered, and seemed to have seen a glimmer of hope during her long period of contemplation!
Now, he can still communicate normally with Kiana and others, and even propose cooperation!
……
"Alright, since you're talking about a 'transaction'... then you should know better than us what kind of 'tool' the so-called 'World Serpent' project uses this place for, right?"
“Yes, I understand…” Mei nodded gently:
"After the Stigmata Project is launched, those beings that cannot be completely eliminated immediately—the [Born Herrschers]—will be sealed here until the Stigmata Project is fully completed."
"In other words, this world bubble has become a place of exile for the Herrschers... that is, for Mei, Kiana, and the others..."
……
Upon learning this conclusion, Mei and the others fell silent.
Prior to this, they had already learned about the "new face" of the Stigmata Project through Mei's explanation.
This is why they are convinced that they are helpless in the face of the current situation.
Seeing this, Mei didn't rush Kiana and the others. Instead, she gently comforted them, "It's alright, I understand."
"This turn of events came far too suddenly for you."
"I won't force you to trust strangers, but in my (cgdf's) view... [trusting me] is your only way out of this predicament."
"If we join hands—you will be able to return to your original world, and my world bubble will have a chance to be redeemed."
……
After saying these words, Dr. Mei left alone, leaving Duck and the others time to discuss.
Having entered the "Paradise of the Past," Mei had some understanding of Dr. Mei, so she was the first to express her opinion.
Although the history of the World Bubble and the Real World may differ in many ways... after the brief contact just now, Mei felt that this Dr. Mei was not much different from the Dr. Mei she knew.
At least, Dr. Mei's willingness to accept cooperation with the World Serpent and put the entire World Bubble on pause is no different from the person she knows.
This extreme "rationality" is somewhat unacceptable... I won't comment on it.
However, from a human perspective, Dr. Mei can still be considered a friend.
Furthermore, Mei and the others currently have no other options, so... it seems they have no choice but to cooperate with Dr. Mei.
As a result, all three of them unanimously agreed that they could try working with her.
"However, before that, I still have some questions that I need to ask her about."
"For example, where did this world bubble come from, and how did she become involved with the Stigmata Project?"
……
The three of them went to Dr. Mei again.
At this moment, she seems to be... "soothing" Shi Bao's emotions?
"You still don't understand? Does that thing really seem that strange?"
Shi Bao crossed his arms and said irritably, "What do you think?"
Upon seeing this, Dr. Mei chuckled and explained, "Ultimately, I'm just an ordinary person. It's only natural that I would feel despair in that situation."
"Moreover... there is no other person, or another belief, whose mere existence would make me believe without hesitation that there is still hope."
"As for why that despair disappeared after realizing Li's presence..."
"This is precisely the fundamental reason why so many people are willing to take my command—"
What they need is not a leader who never feels despair, but an organizer who can immediately rise from despair.
Shi Bao: "What does this have to do with me?"
Dr. Mei: "It's alright, I just wanted to point out the difference between myself and some clumsy man."
"Kevin?" Shi Bao suddenly remembered something important and reminded him, "Let's make this clear first—"
"If you help us now, it's like going against Kevin!"
Dr. Mei: "What if it doesn't matter at all?"
Shi Bao: "Huh??"
As a healer of consciousness, Shi Bao could clearly sense that Dr. Mei's statement of "it doesn't matter" was truly indifferent.
This left her momentarily speechless.
However, Dr. May quickly offered her explanation—
In her view, even if she successfully helped Mei and the others return to their original world, it would be a situation that was "tolerable" within the plan.
In other words—if he were Kevin, he wouldn't mind.
……
At this moment, the chat in the live stream was buzzing with excitement.
The subject of the discussion was, naturally, Dr. Mei.
Mei appears very rarely in the game.
The players' only understanding of her is the superficial descriptions given by other people.
After a brief encounter, Mei, this woman, has inspired both admiration and a sense of dread among the players?
As Mei said, her extreme rationality is indeed somewhat difficult for people to accept.
.......
Chapter 525 Treasure Identification: Are you two both crazy?!
"The core principle of the plan is simple—regardless of what happens next, your primary objective is undoubtedly to return to your original world."
"And I, on the other hand, need to find a way to ensure the continuation of this world."
"Given this premise, there is actually only one reasonable solution—"
"Reconnect this bubble to the [end of the imaginary number], and let this bubble become the real world."
Mei and the others fell into thought.
This method is not impossible—it's just difficult.
After all, Durandal had done it before.
Then the problem is coming.