(Faruzan: Creating a virtual Teyvat... does this mean our Teyvat is exposed to the outside world's eyes?)
(Alice: When Takagi appeared, it was destined that we would inevitably connect with the universe; it was just a matter of time. While Teyvat is not completely exposed, letting more people embark on a Path is what we should do. Furthermore, merely the Simulated Universe constructing a virtual Teyvat is not enough to expose the true Teyvat's coordinates. After all, Nahida and Dottore themselves don't know exactly where in the universe Teyvat exists.)
(Zhongli: Indeed, perhaps the only person who knows Teyvat's coordinates in the universe is Lord Takagi.)
(Dehya: Hearing that makes me feel a lot more at ease. Now I can continue to look forward to the Simulated Universe creating a virtual Teyvat.)
(Candace: The premise is that someone among the five passengers is willing to agree to Lord Takagi's proposal.)
(Dehya: Ah, right, if they are unwilling, will we not be able to see the simulated Teyvat?)
(Arataki Itto: How could anyone refuse something so interesting? If it were me, I would agree immediately.)
(Kuki Shinobu: Boss, you're thinking too simply. Not everyone wants their consciousness to be read, even if the object reading the memory is a machine.)
"Reading our consciousness space..." Dottore frowned tightly. Just as Kuki Shinobu said, Dottore felt some hesitation in his heart. His mind contained many secrets, and he did not want to reveal these to the Simulated Universe.
Lisa, Nahida, and Cloud Retainer were also somewhat silent. On the contrary, La Signora seemed interested. Takagi naturally noticed La Signora's expression. He smiled and continued:
"If you are willing to use your own memories as a blueprint to create a space, perhaps you can meet an Aeon and embark on a Path more easily."
La Signora: "Can I embark on a Path more easily!?"
Takagi nodded slightly. "Imagine, if Liyue Harbor is manifested in the Simulated Universe, when Cloud Retainer fights within it, the probability of embarking on the Path of Preservation will naturally increase. And for someone like La Signora, if the scene from when she first transformed into the Crimson Witch of Flame is materialized, I feel that La Signora's success rate in embarking on the Path of The Hunt would also increase by 12 percent."
Lisa opened her mouth, just about to speak, but La Signora spoke first. "Since that's the case, I will do it."
La Signora exhaled and walked up to Takagi without hesitation. Lisa frowned and looked at her. Dottore raised an eyebrow but did not say much about her decision. Takagi looked La Signora up and down as she stood before him and nodded with satisfaction.
"I must say, your decision pleases me greatly. If all goes well, you might truly be able to embark on a Path during this Simulated Universe experience."
As Takagi spoke, he also felt some emotion regarding La Signora's determination. When he first arrived in Teyvat and everyone was hesitant to believe in the journey to the universe, La Signora was the first to step forward. This laid the foundation for others. Now, she was again the first to agree to use her memory as a data blueprint. In such a situation, it was hard for Takagi not to think highly of her.
After all, using the perceptions of Teyvat in their consciousness to construct a partial virtual Teyvat was the result Takagi desired. This way, the people of Teyvat would also be able to understand more clearly what a great creation the Simulated Universe is.
"It is an honor to make Lord Takagi feel pleased." Hearing Takagi's words, La Signora showed a beautiful smile.
"Come with me for a moment. Since your consciousness data will be used as the blueprint, this requires the AI robot to prepare for a while," Takagi beckoned to La Signora and said.
Hearing this, La Signora quickly stepped forward. Dottore, Cloud Retainer, and the other two wisely remained where they were.
"Lord Takagi, what should I do?" La Signora asked.
"You don't need to do much. You just need to stand here. The AI robot will perform the corresponding operations. Don't be nervous; the technology of the Simulated Universe is far more advanced than you imagine. You won't even have any extra feeling."
With that, Takagi turned his head toward the AI robot. He did not need to replicate all the combat scenes from La Signora's life; only the battles that left the deepest impression on her were needed. He told the robot these requirements. A moment later, the AI robot, understanding Takagi's requirements, floated in front of La Signora and began to guide her.
(Lyney: The Fatui's La Signora is so decisive. One really cannot underestimate the resolve of this Harbinger.)
(Clorinde: Indeed, although some of the other passengers also seemed willing to step forward, La Signora was ultimately the first.)
(Neuvillette: Because La Signora was the first, Takagi chose her... I wonder what kind of Teyvat the Simulated Universe will create based on her.)
(Venti: La Signora, huh? Perhaps some cruel battle scenes will appear.)
(Kaveh: Whatever it is, hurry up and let me see the Simulated Universe construct a real Teyvat.)
(Arlecchino: Can it restore the Teyvat in La Signora's heart one-to-one?)
(Tartaglia: I'm more curious whether La Signora can meet an Aeon or embark on a Path in the Simulated Universe. If one can embark on a Path through battles there, I would also be willing to use my consciousness as a blueprint.)
(Beidou: The premise is that you can get to the Herta Space Station.)
(Scaramouche: Someone like La Signora wants to step onto a Path? Heh, I don't have much confidence in her.)
(Faruzan: Whether or not La Signora steps onto a Path doesn't matter. I just hope she puts in some effort so we can at least see an Aeon through the Simulated Universe.)
(Alhaitham: Even if the success rate of seeing a mini Aeon in the Simulated Universe is higher than in reality, seeing one through five passengers probably won't be easy either.)
(Furina: Didn't the AI robot just say that Takagi entering the Simulated Universe would easily attract mini Aeons? If we let him enter, won't we be able to see them!)
Fontaine.
"As expected, you're still interested in the Aeons, Furina." Neuvillette turned his head, his calm eyes revealing his curiosity about her.
"It... it's not because those passengers kept mentioning them! It's perfectly normal for me to want to know what an Aeon looks like. Besides, Takagi is right next to the Simulated Universe now. It's also normal for me to want to see a mini Aeon through him, isn't it?" Furina puffed out her chest and spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Neuvillette nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly asked: "Is that so? Then are you planning to follow Takagi to the universe?"
Furina: "Me?! Well... I, I'll have to see!"
Neuvillette gave Furina a deep look and finally turned his gaze back to the screen. Furina let out a breath. With her back to Neuvillette, a glint of light flashed in her eyes.
The universe... going to the universe, stepping onto a Path... could that be another way to avoid the prophecy? If I had Preservation power like Takagi, I could definitely protect Fontaine, right? Furina muttered to herself.
...
Herta Space Station.
While waiting for the AI robot to finish creating the space, Takagi walked over to Lisa, Dottore, Cloud Retainer, and Nahida.
"After the AI robot finishes its work, you should enter the Simulated Universe with La Signora. However, that is a world constructed from her memories. Let the fighting there be left to her. After all, it's a battle on Teyvat. With the power of those monsters, if all of you join the battlefield, the battle would be too easy," Takagi said.
Regarding what Takagi said, Nahida, Lisa, and Cloud Retainer naturally had no objections.
"Since it's La Signora's world, I have no objections either. Rather, I'm already very happy to be able to witness the Simulated Universe's ability to construct worlds. But Lord Takagi, will we also have a chance to show off our skills later?" Dottore asked curiously.
"Don't worry, I've prepared a battlefield for you. Didn't I mention the two Machine Wars caused by Rubert I earlier? Why not take this opportunity to let you get a small glimpse of a corner of the Machine War?" Takagi said with a smile.
Nahida: "Machine War!"
Cloud Retainer: "So we can personally experience that catastrophe?"
Dottore: "It seems like a very dangerous battlefield."
Lisa: "Are you scared, Doctor of the Fatui?"
Dottore: "No, I'm just excited!"
Lisa: "Aren't you worried about dying in this simulation?"
Dottore: "I think fighting in the Simulated Universe shouldn't involve death, right?"
After Dottore finished speaking, he turned to look at Takagi. Takagi smiled and said:
"Be glad, Dottore. In battles within the Simulated Universe, even death will only result in exiting the simulation. So even if I don't provide you with protection, you are highly unlikely to die there."
Upon hearing this, Dottore immediately said: "That is indeed good news, but... Lord Takagi, you said 'highly unlikely', not 'completely'! Does that mean it's still possible for someone to die in the Simulated Universe?"
Takagi: "If you suffer a mental breakdown in the Simulated Universe, you're naturally beyond saving."
Dottore: "I see, so I just need to ensure my mind doesn't break down due to the fighting."
(Charlotte: Lord Takagi actually plans to let Dottore and the others experience the Machine War?!)
(Lyney: This might be a good choice for us; we can see just how destructive the Machine War is. After all, Fontaine has many clockwork meka. Seeing a microcosm of the war might give us an idea of how much the Anti-Life Equation would affect Fontaine.)
(Dainsleif: The Machine War spanned countless worlds; I wonder which world's war Takagi will choose as the battlefield.)
(Paimon: If Takagi chooses Yarilo-VI... Wow! Just thinking about how terrifying a massive robot riot like the Creation Engine would be.)
(Lumine: Perhaps Takagi will choose a place more advanced than Yarilo-VI as the battlefield.)
(Paimon: If that's the case, can Lisa and the others win?)
(Kaeya: It doesn't matter if they can't win. Lord Takagi said that fighting there generally won't result in death. And this way, we can also learn more information about the universe.)
(Alice: Indeed, even I, who have been to many worlds, am eager to learn about more places in the universe.)
(Zhongli: If we understand more, Teyvat might be better prepared for future contact with the universe.)
...
Takagi chatted casually with Lisa, Nahida, and Cloud Retainer, while thinking about what kind of Machine War to let them experience.
As for the Machine War... the Xianzhou Luofu also went through it. Anyway, I'll be taking the Teyvat people to the Xianzhou Alliance in the future. It might be good to let them get a little understanding in advance. But... can Nahida and the others handle those rebellious Aurumatons? Takagi thought.
Unlike worlds like Belobog, the Aurumatons on the Xianzhou are quite powerful. Even the Xianzhou people had to put in a lot of effort to suppress them during the Second Machine War. Takagi was worried they might be taken down by the Aurumatons before they even had a chance to step onto a Path through battle.
Forget it, let's try it first. Even if they cannot step onto the Path in the Simulated Universe, when Kafka and Silver Wolf arrive later, Lisa and Cloud Retainer will still have opportunities to fight against the Antimatter Legion. Speaking of which, Kafka and the others should already be making preparations, right?
"Lord Takagi, preparations are complete. Please confirm if you wish to activate the Simulated Universe now." Suddenly, the voice of the AI robot reached Takagi's ears.
"It's already ready? I thought it would take more time. It seems the AI robot Herta left behind is quite good." Takagi raised his eyebrows, stepping forward to La Signora. "How is it, are you alright?"
La Signora: "Just as Lord Takagi said, there is no abnormal reaction whatsoever."
"That's good." Takagi nodded, looking at the others. "You all prepare yourselves too."
Soon, all five of them arrived at the entrance of the Simulated Universe. As the robot activated the simulation, a pure white light immediately enveloped them. Everyone felt a data stream composed of incomprehensible codes flashing before their eyes. In just a moment, they realized they had left the space station and arrived at a very familiar place.
"This is... Mondstadt?!" Cloud Retainer looked at the city she had seen many times through the forum and said with slight surprise.
"It is indeed Mondstadt, but it is very different from the current one. And the knights guarding the city are extremely tense. This... should be the past Mondstadt in La Signora's heart." Lisa said, looking at La Signora, who was standing a few meters away from them.
"The senses of smell, touch, hearing, sight, taste... they are all so real! Even my strength is exactly the same as my original self! This feeling... if I hadn't known beforehand that we were just entering with our consciousness, I would truly think we had returned to Mondstadt... No, it should be the past Mondstadt!" Dottore spread his hands, feeling the surrounding world, his body trembling with immense astonishment.