Light Fortress Chapter 1982 - 42: One More Time! (2)

In this world, the mental exhaustion experienced by each person is real. If outsiders choose to repeatedly confront the world’s truth, they will face various attacks from the world’s will.

When killed in these attacks, the "fatigue" felt upon waking does not dissipate; physical pain can be reset, but mental fatigue does not.

The main purpose of the reboot mechanism is to lure outsiders into comfort.

As long as they are willing to comply, bow their heads, and indulge in this ideal paradise, they can spend a leisurely and fulfilled period in this perfect reboot world.

"So if we choose to ’venture out of the fortress,’ will the world’s will strike us with thunderous means?"

Zhou Jiren spoke solemnly.

"Yes, but not entirely correct."

Gu Shen chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Its goal in doing all this is simply to keep us here... or to let us ’die’ in the real world. But if it could kill us directly, why wouldn’t it?"

This question stumped Zhou Jiren.

"It’s because it can’t."

Gu Shen stated calmly, "If it could freely manipulate the source material storm to strike, then hiding anywhere would be meaningless. It could even use such a level of source material storm to strike us down on the first day of reboot, but it hasn’t done so."

"Rules."

Gu Shen uttered two words, "There exists an irreversible rule in this world, which even the ’origin will’ responsible for its operation must abide by."

"So—"

Zhou Jiren’s eyes brightened, "It can only strike us when we break the rules."

"That’s right."

Gu Shen nodded, "If we leave the fortress prematurely, it will mobilize forces to strike the airship. But this brings up another issue... if it can mobilize the ’source material storm’, why is it using this force only now?"

"Is it because of my involvement?"

Mr. Rust Bone raised an eyebrow.

This was a very reasonable guess... because he represents the strongest original combat power below the divine throne!

"That’s possible, but I guess it’s not the reason."

Gu Shen smiled, "I have an idea, but I need another reboot as an experiment..."

"You want to go to Gu Castle again?"

Mr. Rust Bone squinted at Gu Shen, he almost guessed Gu Shen’s intention instantly.

"Yes."

Gu Shen nodded.

In the cabin, Zhong Wei looked pale, his voice trembled as he smiled bitterly, "Do we have to do it again?"

"Senior brother, you don’t need to come this time."

Gu Shen spoke sincerely, reaching out to cover his senior brother’s hand.

He sensed that his senior brother Zhong Wei’s mental state was not well...

Gu Shen didn’t know if there’s a limit to the number of reboots.

But he knew one ironclad rule.

Everything in the world has its "limit"!

He wouldn’t foolishly believe that this world which could reboot endlessly is truly a perfect immaculate ideal state.

"Teacher, senior sister, you don’t need to come either..."

Gu Shen spoke seriously, "This time, let Mr. Rust Bone and me head north. You just need to maintain communication and record the time."

He had only rebooted once, while Mr. Rust Bone had rebooted five times.

"We..."

Tian Tong was about to speak, offering help.

But Zhou Jiren’s hand pressed gently on her shoulder.

The old man shook his head.

Tian Tong was silent for a few seconds, then spoke softly, "Little junior brother, you and Mr. Rust Bone be careful."

The airship flew over the tundra, this time there were only two people in the main vessel.

"Gu Shen, what is your guess?"

Mr. Rust Bone couldn’t help asking.

"I speculate that the ’origin will’ of this world can only mobilize the forces of events that have happened in the original trajectory..."

Gu Shen said slowly, "In other words, the significance of the reboot is not to start over, but because this world cannot simulate a future that goes further, hence it is forced to shut down."

Mr. Rust Bone understood.

He puzzled asked, "So... the reason there’s a storm at Gu Castle Fortress is because it was destined to face such a storm in the future?"

"Exactly."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Because no matter how powerful a computing system in this world is, it can’t simulate the infinite outcomes that emerge after billions of beings make countless choices... That’s an incalculable infinity, infinitely many. A butterfly in the Ice Sea fluttering its wings could trigger an avalanche in the tundra... although our current enemy hasn’t revealed itself, I’m already certain it exists."

Gu Shen said seriously, "Mr. Rust Bone, believe me, no one understands AI better than I do."

...

...

On the tundra snowfield.

Tian Tong supported Zhong Wei, walking slowly.

"Are you feeling better now?"

"If I say I’m fine, would you believe me?" Zhong Wei forced a smile, asking back.

Luo Er’s of concern was evident.

Zhong Wei’s lips were bluish, although he tried to hide it, he exuded an incredibly exhausted aura.

The recent source material storm had dealt him severe blows.

In 138 reboots, this was the most painful one for him.

Green vines climbed over Zhong Wei’s shoulder, and Zhou Jiren, who was walking at the forefront, stopped. He extended a green barrier, and more than ten green plants broke through the tundra snow, swiftly forming a barrier that emitted waves of warmth within.