Chapter 428 Doomsday and the Source of the Destruction of the Universe - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

Su Miao was astonished by the juice's effect. After a long while, Su Miao snapped back to reality and looked at the girl with blue twin-tails, asking, "Are you a magical girl?" Reflecting on all that had transpired, Su Miao found no other explanation but magic. Besides, the restaurant's name was literally “Magical Girl Restaurant.” Normally, patrons might overlook the restaurant's name, but given her post-apocalyptic experiences, Su Miao couldn't ignore it. The girl with blue twin-tails nodded, "Yes, meow. Nice to meet you, I'm Xin Miaomiao." Xin Miaomiao... It was hard to imagine that it was actually her. Su Miao recalled Xin Miaomiao from the water-cooler posts on the forum of the Night Supper app. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow said, "Su Miao, you can ask me anything you want to know, meow, and I'll answer you." Su Miao gathered her thoughts and asked, "Did you deliberately give me the 'Alchemy Manual'?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow nodded, "Yes, but it seems you didn't follow the tips in the 'Alchemy Manual', and you've been carelessly leaving magical potion remnants everywhere, which has caused quite a number of disasters." Su Miao was speechless. She genuinely didn't know what to say to that. Some of the magical potions were intended to tackle mutated beast tides and insect plagues; the leftovers were just disposed of... She should take a closer look at them when she had time. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow said, "Okay, the next question, meow." Su Miao asked, "Was 'The Book of Prophecy' your arrangement too?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow blinked and shook her head, "How should I put this, meow? 'The Book of Prophecy' was prepared for you, but I can't say exactly by whom. If I must say something, Su Miao, you've been chosen." Su Miao was puzzled, "Chosen? What does that mean?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow explained, "When a universe faces a catastrophic crisis, the will of the universe mechanically selects individuals who can perform self-rescue, and you're one of those chosen." "Don't place too much importance on this identity. Theoretically, it's like when the body gets sick, some new cells are selected to evolve into corresponding immune cells." "This explanation should be easier for you to understand, meow." ? Su Miao initially thought it might be something akin to the 'Children of Destiny' in novels, but no, it's immune cells. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow continued, "You can think of it as being a 'Child of Destiny', which isn't incorrect, meow, but it's just that there's quite a lot of them. Humans mutating into ability users is part of it too. Don't worry, I haven't used telepathy on you; I don't like things like that, meow..." Noticing Su Miao's expression change, Xin Miaomiao added, "Up till now, billions of similar 'Children of Destiny' have died. You're one of the few survivors, which naturally makes you a target for the forces wanting to destroy the universe. That's why you've encountered various dangers along the way, meow." "Yet, Su Miao, you've been remarkably outlandish, often resolving threats before they even reach you, which makes it difficult for those with hostile intentions towards you to accurately assess your strength." Su Miao was speechless. Was that really why she encountered danger? Recalling some matters, she asked, “Why did the apocalypse occur?” Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow nodded, "Well, you've probably investigated that one: it's because the universe where Earth is located is falling into destruction." Su Miao asked, "Why is the universe falling into destruction?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow prepared a demonstration by placing a large number of nutrient pearl balls in a glass cup, then added some water to make the pearls float. Su Miao looked on in confusion, unable to grasp what Xin Miaomiao intended to demonstrate. "See, these are the universes." Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow opened her left hand, in which appeared a seedling of a flower, which she placed in the glass cup. Instantly, the flower seedling grew, extending an expansive root system that grasped each pearl ball tightly. Some pearls were punctured, others outright collapsed. As the flower blossomed, its root system grew more extensive, leaving no pearl untouched in the glass cup. "This represents the Starry Sea." "Now, do you understand, meow?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow smiled. Su Miao looked at the destroyed pearls and asked, "Is this what's happening?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow nodded, "Yes, meow." Su Miao inquired, "Why?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow explained, "Long, long ago, a god ventured beyond their universe and saw a broader void and endless universes. This god wandered for ages, often taking ages to encounter similar beings." "They felt lonely." "One day, the god decided to create a whole new world outside the universe to facilitate communication with other beings of similar power." "Given the scarcity of similar beings, the god linked the Starry Sea to many universes, hoping someone could enter the Starry Sea." "This was the embryonic form of the Starry Sea." Su Miao blinked. Didn't the creator of the Starry Sea foresee what would happen later? Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow added, "At first, the Starry Sea and many universes shared mutual benefits, fostering more powerful beings who could break through to enter the Starry Sea." "Some gods who entered the Starry Sea felt it was a pity to enter alone and wanted to bring family, friends, or servants along. To the Starry Sea, these extra people were but a drop in the ocean." "But over time, the Starry Sea became overcrowded." "So, some supreme beings of the Starry Sea began expanding, gradually turning mutual benefits with various universes into domination. Currently, to the Starry Sea, those universes are but nourishment and soil feeding it." Su Miao listened, utterly shocked. She couldn't quite believe it but had no reason to doubt it. Destroying the universe would mean destroying herself, her parents, relatives, friends... Even if she didn't have the resolve to save the world or the universe, such actions filled Su Miao with anger, and she wanted to destroy the entire Starry Sea. If possible, she'd wish a single starlight burst could shatter the Starry Sea. However, considering how deeply rooted the Starry Sea was across countless universes, an explosion would likely also destroy those universes, including the one where Earth resides. Su Miao felt terribly afraid. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow calmly said, "Remember that fallen Supreme God Luo He you killed?" Su Miao nodded. He was one of the rare gods she personally killed and had some impression of. He was quite generous, gifting such a significant godhead. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow elaborated, "That fallen Supreme God was named Luo He, with a power rating of level seven peak, nearly reaching level eight." "Due to the universe's restrictions, he was stuck at level eight for a long time. However, with perseverance, he would eventually ascend to level eight, elevating his universe alongside him." "But then, the Starry Sea targeted him; they set up a trap, telling Luo He that sacrificing his universe's essence would allow him to ascend to level eight. Luo He believed them and betrayed his universe, causing its essence to be intercepted, and he was cursed, losing power, meow." Su Miao asked, "You're saying I'll be targeted too?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow nodded, "Yes, once you reach a certain power level, you will be targeted, especially since you're from a universe deemed as sustenance for the Starry Sea. They will try to eliminate such troubles early on." Su Miao wanted to ask Xin Miaomiao why she was helping, whether there was an ulterior motive, but that thought dissipated before it fully formed. Because frankly, it was unnecessary. Su Miao asked, "Do you know where my parents are?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow's blue twin-tails adorably swayed, surprised by Su Miao's mental leap, "I do, meow." Su Miao urgently asked, "Are they still alive?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow replied, "Yes, they are alive." Su Miao asked, "Where are they?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow said, "In a city within the Inner World, a sort of paradise. I don't recommend going there, but if you insist, I won't stop you, meow." Su Miao asked, "Is it dangerous?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow responded, "It's hard to say, meow." Pondering for a moment, she handed Su Miao a map, "The city is here, and if anyone asks who told you, don't say it was me, meow." Looking at the map, Su Miao felt a surge of excitement, "Thank you." Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow said, "No thanks necessary, meow." Su Miao suddenly recalled the mysterious blonde girl she saw at Shelter No. 1 and asked, "By the way, the girl I saw at Shelter No. 1..." Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow answered, "Yes, she's a magical girl, meow." She had no intention of elaborating further. Su Miao asked, "What is her name?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow tilted her head, "That's a question you'll have to ask her yourself, meow. What I can tell you is that if you venture into the Starry Sea in the future, with her around, you can temporarily set aside concerns about things here." Su Miao recalled some words that the mysterious blonde girl had said and nodded, "She asked me to plant a real World Tree, but I have no idea how to do it." Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow glanced at the demonstration bonsai beside her and said, "I've already shown you how, meow." Su Miao looked at the bonsai and soon understood. The materials she needed were all in the Starry Sea. As long as she could break through the Starry Sea, she could have whatever she wanted and then plant a true World Tree. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow asked, "Su Miao, do you have any more questions?" Su Miao responded, "Magic—" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow shook her head, "You are a witch, and the magic from our system isn't suitable for you to learn. You're already on the right path, and your future growth is boundless." "If I were to give you a magic book now, it would instead limit your growth and take you down the wrong path." "That wouldn't be good, meow." Su Miao recalled her own attack methods were too simplistic. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow continued, "Are you thinking that you're too reliant on Starburst Bloom? That's not the case, meow. In fact, you have developed a better kind of magic on your own. That's all I can tell you for now, meow." Suddenly, a thought occurred to Su Miao: "Xin Miaomiao, can you destroy the Starry Sea?" Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow lifted her hand, and the glass cup used for the demonstration shattered. "Though I am here, my interference is limited, and much more needs to be completed by you, Su Miao, meow." "You've read novels where 'Children of Destiny' have their fortunes intercepted, right, meow? If I intervene to complete it, you might lose your fortuitous opportunities, meow." "To put it simply, if I were the one to kill the fallen Supreme God Luo He, the merit would come to me instead of you, and without that merit, you would face unimaginable troubles in the future." Su Miao blinked, "I don't really mind." [More lackadaisical than me, meow~] Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow said earnestly, "Beyond that, my interference could lead to the destruction of your universe, which I don't wish to see." If the universe where Earth resides were to be destroyed, that just wouldn't do... Su Miao nodded. It seemed she could only go to the Starry Sea herself. Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow offered, "Alright, do you want to meet your parents? I can help transport you nearby, meow." Su Miao stated, "I want to meet them." Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow replied, "Alright, here's some dry stir-fry chicken rice to take with you. Until we meet again, meow." She handed Su Miao ten packed servings of dry stir-fry chicken rice. A teleportation magic circle lit up beneath Su Miao's feet, and she vanished instantly. Having completed this, Magical Girl Heart Meow Meow's blue twin-tails swayed as the Magical Girl Restaurant vanished. Then she tore open the space, leaving the universe. For a long time ahead, she didn't plan to return, meow~ ... Outside the Abyss. The Great Demon King Keleite hurried to the battlefield ruins. He looked at the vast abyss, littered with countless demonic and evil god remnants, and inhaled sharply. The Witch Su Miao had indeed gone on a rampage. From the lingering atmospherical energy at the battlefield ruins, the Great Demon King Keleite felt chills. How many horrifying entities had perished here? Were they all killed by Your Highness Su Miao? "Where is Her Highness?" The Great Demon King Keleite looked around and noticed some scattered demon kings and fallen gods in the distance. But those demon kings and gods were all critically injured, unable to move for now. Those able to escape had already done so. Eventually, the Great Demon King Keleite managed to find the Great Demon King Kento. This guy was hiding over a hundred thousand miles away from the Abyss. Utterly outrageous. "I demand to know, where is the Witch's Highness?" The Great Demon King Keleite urgently questioned. The Great Demon King Kento replied, "I don't know..." His voice quivered slightly; was it even his place to question where the Witch Su Miao went? The Great Demon King Keleite was flummoxed, "What happened here?" The Great Demon King Kento straightforwardly offered a memory orb extracted from a deceased demon king. After reviewing the memory, the Great Demon King Keleite was equally flabbergasted. Utterly terrifying. Even just watching the memory, he deeply felt the despair of its owner. Moreover, based on this memory, the Great Demon King Keleite was grateful for his earlier decision to quickly kneel. However, a brand new problem now arose. How was he going to deliver the life-saving potion he had painstakingly procured to Her Highness Su Miao? What if she smashed him dead for wasting her time? He had to find Her Highness the Witch quickly! (Chapter End)