Chapter 963: Chapter 963: Before Creating a World, Let’s Take Down Two People First
"You must have some preliminary ideas about the world creation by now, right?"
During the three-day break, aside from the first day being true rest, Shiki Ryougi believed that Bell had already pondered the structural issues of the new world.
"I have a few thoughts, but they’re not exactly a draft."
Over the past three days, Bell had spent time with Hestia and the others at home, but the rest of the time had been devoted to thinking about the new world.
"I’d prefer to use the ’Miniature World’ as the framework for our new creation."
"Mm... It’s a good idea, but it needs some adjustments. Our levels are still not high enough; creating a structure like the ’Miniature World’ would be difficult."
Shiki Ryougi didn’t oppose Bell’s suggestion; the ’Miniature World’ structure was definitely feasible. But the main issue was with them. The three of them creating the core of the ’Miniature World’ wasn’t comparable to the Four Great Truths who had created it.
Bell understood this well, so he had made some adjustments.
"We don’t need to fully construct the world’s framework at this stage. Instead, we can create a world structure that allows for subsequent updates and improvements. Our limitations can easily affect the world, but if we create the world based on this structure, it could easily become a stagnant, rigid system. That would be no different from our current situation." Bell paused. "As long as we each wish to keep moving forward, we absolutely cannot accept that."
"Mm."
This was indeed unacceptable.
In the past, Shiki Ryougi might have reluctantly accepted it, but now it was the one thing she couldn’t stand. As she had said before, when there is potential for growth, no one wants to remain stagnant.
"Therefore, my proposal is to construct a deeper framework for the world’s structure. We can temporarily refrain from building the Upper Floors, but we need to reserve space and establish parameters for a higher-level architecture."
Of course, it’s merely a framework.
Bell wouldn’t truly limit himself to the rules he set. And once he reached the double-digit realm, surpassing his own set limitations would become much easier.
So, the so-called framework was really just a set of guidelines, a superficial arrangement.
"Because my connection to ’Human History’ has strengthened, my personal transcendence has accelerated. I now have a clearer understanding of the double-digit realm. A little bit of preliminary structure should be fine."
"Incorporating ’Human History’ into the world’s framework undoubtedly enhances my control while imposing fewer limitations on me."
Bell then opened his right hand, pointing it toward Shiki Ryougi.
"Beginning and End," symbolizing creation and destruction, correspond to the creation of the new world. Whether there is an end or not is a separate issue.
Then, Bell opened his left hand, pointing it toward Meteria.
"Reincarnation," symbolizing internal cycles, corresponds to death and rebirth.
"Finally, myself: ’Destruction’ and ’Hope,’ symbolizing the future trajectory of the world."
"Miss Ryougi requires the foundational logic to create the world. Mother constructs the internal cyclical logic of the world. My role is to grant the world an uncontrollable future and hope."
"This is the ’New World’ I seek to build."
"On this point, I believe neither Miss Ryougi nor Mother would object?"
Shiki Ryougi and Meteria exchanged a glance before shaking their heads.
"We don’t object."
Bell’s world-building was fundamentally based on their Spiritual Ranks and Authorities. This was undoubtedly the best path for their future development, so naturally, they had no objections.
"Then this forms the foundation of the world’s framework. The pure world-building process is slightly complex—well, far more intricate than a typical world."
At this point, Bell paused briefly before fixing a subtle gaze on Shiki Ryougi.
"Now, make absolutely sure no Singularities or Lostbelts pop up. Our box-garden-like world doesn’t tolerate such nonsense—otherwise, we’ll be the ones with headaches down the line."
"Need me to remind you?"
Shiki Ryougi knew perfectly well she was being called out, for such phenomena had indeed manifested within the world she had structured.
"That’s a phenomenon arising from the instability of past and future, where time intersects chaotically. As long as time is fixed, the simultaneous existence of past and future simply cannot occur."
"Ah... So, Miss Ryougi, you’re not denying that past and future coexist within your world?"
"That’s merely the result of my choosing not to intervene in the world’s growth. If I willed it, such a situation could never arise."
Yes, if Shiki Ryougi willed it, such uncontrolled growth would never occur.
Past and future appearing simultaneously, with the past even influencing the future? What a joke.
Shiki Ryougi took a deep breath. Toward the culprit responsible for causing both the future and past to appear simultaneously in her world, malice began to stir within her heart.
Before, she hadn’t wanted to interfere, but now... Because she’d been called out by name by the child she’d watched grow up—how could she tolerate that?
Shiki Ryougi wasn’t one to take things lying down.
Truth be told, neither Meteria nor Shiki Ryougi were known for their patience.
But they’d never paid much attention to the actions of the humans they’d created.
Would humans ever concern themselves with the deeds of ants?
But when words come from fellow human beings, they inevitably carry weight. And in this case, that weight was immense.
Bell naturally noticed the malice flickering in Shiki Ryougi’s eyes, but that was precisely the effect he sought.
Certain issues needed to be addressed before the world was even created. Otherwise, dealing with the fallout later would be far more troublesome.
The problems concerning the past and future of the Type-Moon world were indeed a problem.
...
"I know Miss Ryougi can handle it, so I’m merely offering a reminder."
"Then, regarding whether we need to consider the Singularities and Lostbelts of that world. After all, you understand—since the new world was initially created based on the ’Miniature World,’ its internal scale will be immense."
"Moreover, we’ll need some direct personnel to handle certain issues."
"The most obvious example is Mother."
"Me?"
Meteria, her name suddenly called out, pointed at herself in confusion, only to meet the piercing gaze of her own troublemaker.
"Mother, if you hadn’t created those cycles in the dungeon, do you think the ’Xenos’ would have been born?"
With that single sentence, Bell succeeded in completely deflating Meteria’s temper.
"I... I didn’t mean to......."
Bell shook his head slightly at this.
"I never said you did it on purpose, Mother. If you had, the dungeon’s cycle system would be flawless. The problem is that you only had a vague idea, leading to an imperfect cycle within the dungeon. That’s why it became an issue. ’Xenos’ are unwelcome in the dungeon—neither monsters nor humans want them."
"All I’m saying is, the New World can’t afford such glaring flaws."
"So, while Mother can afford to slack off on certain matters, subordinates still need someone to handle daily operations. At the very least, someone more responsible than Mother."
Meteria’s cheeks puffed out slightly, but she couldn’t refute his point.
