Chapter 258

【Danger Level: Thaumiel】

【Special Containment Procedures: The entrance to SCP-2000 is disguised as an abandoned ranger station in Yellowstone National Park.】

【The exterior of SCP-2000 is surrounded by Scranton Reality Anchors arranged in a hexagonal pattern every 20 meters to prevent interference from hostile anomalies.】

【The operational status of each Scranton Reality Anchor must be checked every six months and replaced when necessary.】

【In any K-Class scenario that would make the existence or function of SCP-2000 unsustainable, "Procedure CYA-009" will be executed at maximum speed.】

【All remaining Foundation facilities worldwide will monitor the development of the K-Class scenario, protecting all possible resources under the "Ganymede Protocol" until all remaining sites respond to the SCP-2000 inquiry with "Alert Cleared" in accordance with Document 2000XKAC-1.9.】

【Once the "Alert Cleared" code is received, Procedure "Lazarus-01" will be executed.】

The file text disappeared line by line, yet the regret in the hearts of countless viewers had not yet dissipated.

As the file text disappeared line by line, the people watching the live stream were finally able to let out a long sigh of relief.

Since the Foundation's resolution to restart civilization was issued, every member of the Foundation had devoted themselves to this crazy and great cause, regardless of their previous positions, all united as one.

This situation exceeded the understanding of the vast majority of people in the galaxy regarding organizations.

—The Foundation actually didn't have any arguments or power struggles over this issue.

Such a thing was hard to imagine; even within organizations following the same Aeon, there would be considerable conflict due to individual differences in philosophy.

Although many are unwilling to admit it, there is truly no organization or Aeon in the entire galaxy.

That can make the vast majority of people hand over the decision-making power to restart the universe to them without any reservations.

Even the Aeon "Fuli," although there are legends praising Him thus:

"He sits in meditation in the center of the Pure Land, watching the myriad things of the world repeat their mistakes tirelessly."

"After all returns to final silence, Fuli will use the memory of the universe as a blueprint to revive the myriad worlds."

The "Garden of Recollection" that follows His path would also use moves that are despised by others.

What's more, they still couldn't believe that SCP-2000 could really restart a civilization.

The history of a civilization's growth is even more a history of a civilization's suffering.

No civilization is smooth sailing in the process of moving forward without making mistakes; the difference is that some civilizations cannot rise again after making mistakes, while others can react in time and adjust quickly.

SCP-2000 gave the civilization where the Foundation is located an infinite number of chances to start over, and even gave them the ability to shape history as they pleased.

This was too terrifying.

Any factor judged to be detrimental to the development of civilization could be eliminated by the Foundation in advance.

Xianzhou "Luo Fu," Divination Commission.

At dusk, the Divination Commission was quiet; except for her, there was no one else.

The sunset glow was like fire, and a cool breeze blew. Fu Xuan was like a beauty in a painting, resting her cheek on one hand, quietly looking at the sky.

"If the Xianzhou were allowed to restart, what would history become?"

If the Xianzhou could really choose to start over, the Xianzhou people would certainly no longer choose to cross the cosmic void for two thousand years, seeking the blessing of immortality.

After this, there would be no destruction of the Xianzhou, the Xianzhou would not expand or plunder externally, and the Aeon of "The Hunt" would not be born.

Perhaps, the Xianzhou wouldn't even set sail...

Fu Xuan shook her leg, her pink hair bun trembling, and the pattern on her white long socks wrinkled slightly.

But these were all unrealistic deductions made from the perspective of the present looking back at history.

History, one hair moves the whole body.

The fruit of today might have been buried thousands of years ago.

"... No wonder the Foundation only initiates 'Deus Ex Machina' when the world is at its end."

Fu Xuan smiled, her golden eyes as calm as water.

"When a civilization walks into a dead end, no matter how it restarts, the result won't be worse than this."

Jarilo-VI, Goethe Hotel.

After the commotion, Bai Xuan and "Stelle" wandered through the corridors leading to the various guest rooms to change their mood.

March 7th, who had committed the sin of sloth, was once again unable to move, unable to rise again.

"Stelle" pressed her ear against the doors, confirming them one by one.

If this were another world, her behavior would undoubtedly be posted online and criticized by people.

Strangely, it seemed that only Bai Xuan, March 7th, "Stelle," and Dan Heng were staying in the entire hotel tonight.

Just then, the system prompt sounded in Bai Xuan's ear.

【Ding! You have successfully completed the setting regarding the Foundation. From now on, if there are discrepancies in the Foundation's past and present settings, they can all be glossed over with "Deus Ex Machina."】

【You have successfully made the entire universe believe that the current universe may have been restarted by the Foundation.】

【The astronomers who haven't had time to rest properly have been urgently summoned to increase investment and intensity in observing the universe, establish a more complete picture of galactic motion, and confirm whether the current universe is the original universe.】

【If there are no accidents, they will not have any gains.】

【But!】

【Remember the galaxy you used to test your abilities? It has a small impact on the surrounding space-time, but this impact is too weak, and no one will observe the corresponding anomaly in the short term.】

【Ding! The range covered by the "World Veil" has increased.】

【Ding! You have obtained the Starkiller Base; although the fireworks of a planet are beautiful, please consume appropriately.】

【Ding! You feel the existence of "Destiny." You seem to see that at the end of existence outside the universe, there is a great existence manipulating one after another incomprehensible powerful existences, dancing in the world.】

【Now, you can prepare to deploy the next anomaly.】

The system prompt sounded, and a giant base transformed from a planet appeared in the star sector under the veil.

It has the appearance of a frozen planet, and along its equator, there is a metallic structure encircling the entire celestial body, within which lies an immensely huge cannon muzzle.

As for the existence of "Destiny," Bai Xuan could only vaguely see an illusory silver river. When he tried to cast his gaze toward the river, he only felt a wave of dizziness.

Bai Xuan couldn't help but feel horrified in his heart. Even though he could already easily destroy a galaxy and change celestial phenomena at will, he could not see the truth of "Destiny," let alone see the sentient beings floating and sinking in "Destiny."

He silently noted this down, waiting to investigate it in the future. ===== CHAPTER 260 =====