N-A-A Page 652
Page 652
Perhaps it's this feeling of being enveloped in happiness that truly makes people succumb to it...
However, to the players' relief, Theresa quickly broke through this subconscious barrier after Himeko left.
The reason is still that spinning top that was on the table at the beginning.
Seeing the spinning top lying on the ground, now stopped spinning, Theresa instinctively bent down and picked it up.
However, when she straightened up again, she was suddenly stunned.
because……
That familiar classroom had completely disappeared.
The surroundings had become completely empty at some point.
"!"
"What...just happened??"
Theresa was completely stunned at this moment, looking rather bewildered and at a loss.
Just then, another voice came from behind.
This voice... is extremely familiar to the players as well.
You have just broken through a layer of separation from your subconscious.
Theresa: "...!!"
Looking at the blond man, Theresa was completely numb.
What's going on with all these changes?
"grandfather?!"
"how come……"
Otto (?): "Don't be nervous~"
He chuckled softly, still speaking in that incredibly annoying tone.
"I am just one part of your subconscious, another reference point you use to understand yourself."
"Do you understand? Congratulations!"
"Amidst the random fluctuations of your subconscious, you accidentally discover that you are dreaming..."
……
At the same time, the comments section exploded.
This kind of plot is really quite mind-bending.
However, it really looks good, and my anticipation for it has skyrocketed.
It's a good thing the MiHoYo boss said this part of the storyline wasn't very interesting.
but……
There's clearly something sweet about it, and Himeko and Otto even make an appearance.
How could it not be interesting?
Although... it seems that Himeko and Otto are just figures in a dream.
But who can say for sure that this won't become a reality?
look……
This Otto is practically Otto Bento, isn't he?!
Even Theresa couldn't possibly imagine Otto so realistically, could she?
Who knows, this might be a backup plan that Otto left for Theresa, or for himself, to deal with the "Stigmata Project"?
Thinking about this, the players got excited.
【wrong……】
[Something's wrong with you guys... Why are you getting so worked up?]
If Otto came back to life, we should try to put him back in his coffin...
The comment above makes sense, so why are you all so agitated?
I want to see if Otto's brain is more powerful, or Kevin's Skyfire Greatsword is more powerful (lol)
No matter how cunning you are, you can't withstand Kevin's Skyfire.
[Maybe Otto will team up with Kevin to work on that Stigmata Project?]
[I'm only concerned about whether Himeko will benefit from Otto's counterattack and resurrection QAQ]
[It's not even certain if this is Otto's backup plan; maybe it really is just Otto from Theresa's dream.]
.......
Chapter 446: Denying [Humanity], Defining [Humanity]?
After Otto appeared, the game's perspective returned to Mei and Raven.
After stepping through the door, Mei saw the raven waiting for her ahead.
Here, Raven also explained the so-called "Stigmata Project" to Mei.
Although an explanation was given, the audience was still somewhat confused.
It is said that the "Holy Mark Project" will cause people to disappear from their own dreams, swapping reality and illusion.
Spirit transforms into matter, and matter transforms into spirit.
It is also said that the "old humans" will gradually connect in the form of dreams and eventually become the "stigmata" of the "new humans".
After all the ordinary people disappear, the World Serpent will transform it into a world suitable for human survival.
Honkai energy will flow freely within everyone's body, and the Herrscher will never appear again.
……
Explained...
But it wasn't fully explained...
To be honest, even Mo Li felt that this plot was written too complicatedly.
The screenwriter insists on making things so mysterious when they could be explained in a single sentence.
To understand this clearly, you might even need to consult the "Dictionary of the Khazars" to figure out what "Adan Ruani" is...
Therefore, Mo Li added some concise explanations to this chapter's plot—
The [Stigmata Project] aims to transform the will, thoughts, and spirit of those humans who are unable to awaken their Stigmata into dreams, placing them in the imaginary rift, and ultimately making them the cornerstone for constructing the [Stigmata Space].
Then, all the dreams are allowed to intersect and combine, ultimately constructing a composite of human dreams.
Those who cannot awaken their Holy Marks all "live" in this vast dreamland.
Those "new humans" who awaken the Holy Marks will re-enter the material world, becoming a species unlike any before, and starting a completely new civilization.
The original Awakened Ones can also remain in reality, waiting for the arrival of the "New Humans" to build a brand new world together with these newcomers.
…………
See, with this simple explanation, the players immediately understood.
The subsequent plot will not be confusing or incomprehensible.
And the comments section was, of course, incredibly noisy.
Some agreed, while others refuted.
This is... what they call "redefining humanity"?
If a carbon-based life form transforms into a spiritual entity, is it still "human"?
The word "redefinition" sounds nice.
However, when those humans who cannot awaken their Stigmata undergo the transformation through the Stigmata Project, they are no longer considered "human".
This echoes Mei's earlier statement—everyone has the potential to become a hero, but you shouldn't expect everyone to become the "hero" you choose.
Of course, some people disagree, while others do.
If the "Improved Stigmata Project" were to actually be realized, disregarding human ethics and morality, it would indeed be a victory.
but……
The thoughts and spirits of most of humanity are gathered into a "Dreamland," where sacred marks are used to perpetuate civilization...
Theoretically speaking, there shouldn't be anyone dying from failing to awaken a Stigmata.
However, it fundamentally negates the existing definition of "human beings".
— It emphasizes the concept of "civilization" while neglecting its "composition"; it judges the form of "civilization" to be superior to the existence of "human beings".
As long as civilization can continue, it doesn't matter whether it's constituted by humans or sacred relics...