Chapter 1564

"As an experimental factor PhiLia093, she could originally only recognize and output fixed patterns. But the power of 'memory,' combined with the commemoration of crossing three thousand million sacrifices, enabled her to accomplish an unprecedented feat." Screw Gum lowered her head to gaze at the shattered land beneath her feet, "She watered a true 'heart'—and it possesses the ability to infect intellect."

"From the Black Tower passage: 'The scepter's 'mind' is not only alive, but unprecedentedly powerful. Your defeat is already set in stone. Surrender now is still timely. As fellow geniuses, there's truly no need to tear faces apart, ending up with nobody looking good.'"

"\"Unfortunately, once the truth surfaces, I can conclude: the weak De Miu Ge can no longer alter the experimental results. \" Zandal seemed utterly indifferent, continuing in his unhurried tone, \"Moreover, Black Tower Lady, please consider this possibility: when the 'hatred' and 'compassion' of three thousand million worldly rebirths merge into one, what wondrous creation might arise? \""

"\"Simply put: an anti-creation master, a 'destruction' virtuoso—its hatred will ignite the gods' starry sky, yet solely out of compassion for mortals. \""

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A Certain Scientific Railgun.

"Anti-creation master?!"

Misaka Mikoto leaned against the sofa armrest, a deep furrow creasing her brow, "Tie Mu was already troublesome enough, and now there's unexpectedly an anti-creation master—no wonder Zandal remains so composed..."

Although "De Miu Ge"'s escape and the birth of consciousness were beyond Zandal's expectations, the subsequent developments did not exceed his control. If one wished to let "heart" and "body" unite, it would only add a formidable foe, increasing the difficulty of the battle against Tie Mu.

"I'm just furious—this guy always acts as if 'everything is under my control.' I really wish someone would come and thoroughly, unreservedly, viciously slap his face!" Shirai Kuroko gritted her teeth.

"If one wishes to act beyond Zandal's judgment, probably only one person can do it." Saten Ruiko smiled faintly.

"Who?"

"Na Ke Xia." Saten gently twirled a strand of hair hanging by her cheek with her finger, "I think, to first break Zandal's expectations, one must make one's way of thinking less like… uh, a normal person. Simply put, think like a 'madman'."

"\"Madman... \" Misaka Mikoto sat up slightly, \"Indeed, that is Na Ke Xia's consistent modus operandi—many of his plans are carried out with the precondition of sacrificing himself first. You mean, after Black Tower and Screw Gum, they must carry out some very 'outrageous,' 'mad' plans to catch Zandal off guard? \""

"\"Well, but if one takes adventurous actions merely 'to make him off guard,' it's completely putting the cart before the horse. Ultimately, one must still be able to overpower Tie Mu in strength; otherwise, no matter how many 'plans' there are, they're useless. \""

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"\"Do you really think… after experiencing three thousand million worlds, De Miu Ge is still merely a copy of PhiLia093? \" Black Tower raised an eyebrow."

"\"Zandal merely said lightly: 'The above facts await only the 'His calculation's fourth moment' to arrive, established in the witness of Erudition Venerate. Zandal Yi Sangyuan, proven.'\""

"\"Black Tower gazed at him with deep meaning: 'Even though you personally stamped the machine head with the mark of failure, you still expect Him to prove your theory correct…… I sympathize with you, Zandal.'\""

"\"\"I don't need your sympathy. Let Him pour His gaze freely, depict His imagined future. As His creator, I shall fulfill my duty—guide Him to complete the final solution—self-destruction. \"\""

"\"\"Grand words without substance. What if you fail? \" Black Tower countered."

"\"\"Regarding the understanding of failure, nobody surpasses Zandal in depth. He has tasted too many bitter fruits; what's one more? For the First Genius, failure is merely the beginning of the next argument…… Do not doubt the resolve of the deceased. \"\""

"\"\"\""

"\"Black Tower fell silent for a while, then suddenly laughed. \""

"\"\"That's wonderful. \"\""

"\"\"…Oh? \"\""

"\"\"We'll see, senior—watch me personally write the final step that overturns your argument. \"\""

"\"Zandal bowed slightly: 'I listen with respect.'\"\""

"\"\"This is my topic—you'd better not interfere. No nonsense, lend me your head——\" Black Tower carefully took Zandal's head, turned to look at Screw Gum, \"Screw Gum, we're leaving. Go undo Tie Mu's seal. \"\""

"\"\"Come on, take off. Time to visit your little pet, senior. \"\""

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Monogatari Series.

"\"From a certain perspective, Zandal is truly a thoroughly 'invincible' person. \""

Araragi Koyomi couldn't help but sigh, even though he had personally defeated this "First Genius" and refuted his theory, in his core composed of machinery and gears, probably not even a ripple would stir.

Any failure would only bring his next experiment closer to success; even if this body were destroyed, he still has another eight bodies gaining experience, and on the path of "Negating Erudition Venerate," he walks further.

"\"However, I see Black Tower is quite confident. \" Shinobu stretched lazily on the chair, \"Calm and unhurried—could there be a trump card? Like, the ultimate killing move of the 'Intellect' Envoy? \""

"\"Shinobu, you play games too much, thinking Envoys can pull off a finishing ultimate skill? What truly needs worrying is what Zandal just mentioned—once Tie Mu connects with Erudition Venerate, and guides the star gods to complete their final solution, then everyone will ultimately perish. \""

"\"That is to say, as long as Tie Mu and Erudition Venerate are linked, the Tie Mu crisis will be easily resolved? \" Shinobu quickly grasped it, confidently raising a finger, \"Then it seems not too difficult? Once Stephen breaks through the firewall, letting the Galactic Alliance block Tie Mu and Erudition Venerate from connecting, and then the Astral Express and Xilian, the geniuses, will focus solely on Tie Mu, dividing labor—\""

"\"Have the Galactic Alliance block Tie Mu? \" Araragi Koyomi lowered his gaze at the confident vampire girl, \"Shinobu, it's not that I'm pouring cold water, okay? The alliance fleet might have some use, but once real fighting starts, having some use is not very likely…… not to mention meddling in the affairs between the star gods and the Envoys. \""

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"\"Danger, oppression, chaos……\""

"\"Screw Gum lifted her head to gaze at the sky, where what seemed like a suspended 'sun' enveloped the giant's black form, the red sun's center appearing as if torn open into a black hole, countless red data streaming from all directions, converging inward. \""

"\"Zandal let out a soft sigh: 'Ah… a lovely wail. Soon it will echo through the galaxy.'\"\"