Chapter 241

Chapter 241: Fire Seed Program, Our Main Story Is About a Party of Pleasure

Church of the Gods.

As the name suggests, this organization is made up of a group of people who worship the Calamity God, viewing Him as a deity, and they are madly eager for His true revival.

Such organizations were quite common in the old times when people were desperate and could not see a future.

Because in that kind of environment, not being born at all would be the happiest thing from the start, many had to seek a spiritual support, imagining a bright future to avoid complete collapse.

Furthermore, with the disaster aura eroding the human body, amplifying emotions, and even assimilating souls, along with the intentional guidance from the follower members, it could easily grow into a huge movement.

Additionally, entities like the Old Testament, Youmir, and Tenno-Gochu that directly correspond to ancient myths serve as excellent objects of faith.

It is worth mentioning that "Church of the Gods" is the term used by normal people, while these individuals actually categorize themselves according to their faith in the Calamity God.

For example, followers of the King of Salt believe that they must bring the holy and pure white snow to every corner of the world to cleanse all impurities and sins, creating a new Eden for humanity.

For example, the followers of the Solar Calendar believe that the old world’s sun is filled with dirt and needs to be replaced, along with the world itself, to create a new Solar Calendar filled with blooming flowers.

Although the teachings are mostly the same, the thirteen Calamity Gods have given rise to thirteen or even more sects, many of which have conflicting beliefs, leading to unrest among them as their minds become troubled and they are not united.

Charlotte is very familiar with these sects; when she and Chu Yuanqing were still weak and inexperienced, they often caused trouble, leading these people to turn against one another.

In the first playthrough, their danger is just as great as the Disaster Wave. In fact, by sacrificing many souls and flesh, they can weaken planetary consciousness, and the Calamity Gods will instinctively "reward" them with some power, creating a terrifying vicious cycle.

How should I put it? This group of followers is essentially a strange mix between disaster beasts and humans, with the top archbishop possessing blessings, the ability to turn into disaster beasts, and part of the power of the Calamity Gods, making them the ultimate patchwork creature.

However, in the context of the first playthrough, the Church of the Gods serves as the main storyline and minor bosses in the early stages; once they are defeated, the apostles and the Supreme Disaster Beast appear, followed by the revival of the Calamity Gods at the end.

In New Game Plus, the Pure White suppressed the thirteen forbidden lands, nearly sealing away all disaster aura and disaster beasts, which directly smothered the birth of these sects, causing their numbers to shrink significantly, and over 17 years they posed little threat to societal peace.

Since the emergence of Esther, the Dream Weaver, the magical creation that oversees the world, they have become a group of mice that can only mingle with terrorists. Just recently, during the second performance of Dazzling Stage, they revealed themselves a bit to remind others of their presence.

Charlotte thought for a long time but couldn’t come up with any plans that the Church of the Gods might have to disturb her precious morning with Honey Qing. She took out a pink cat chair, placed it in front of this super AI, and guessed:

"Is their plan related to the Fire Seed Program?"

"Is the goal a Self-Sustaining City, or an Ideal State? Or is it simply you?"

A Self-Sustaining City, as the name suggests, is a city that can meet the needs of all its people just through its own operation.

This was a plan started by various countries before the discovery of Ether Tech and the appearance of witches, at a time when humanity had not fully understood disaster auras, nor the true horrors of forbidden places and disaster beasts.

Everyone believed that by building an extremely efficient defense system, and having the ability to move the city’s population underground within a few hours, they could create a completely sealed, self-sustaining base hundreds of layers deep, to preserve the spark of civilization as much as possible.

And this is also the origin of the hundreds and thousands of underground bases in the current "Dazzling Stage."

However, it turned out quite differently from the original plan. The heavy industrialization, with cities filled with elevator shafts and society mobilized for development, was replaced by the emergence of Ether Tech, the Slit World, and magic, which drastically changed productivity.

The final result is that the world’s atmosphere still seems light, lacking the heaviness of an approaching storm.

As for the Ideal State, it is the most perfect gift in the Slit World.

Before Charlotte regained her memory, she only understood these things a little. After remembering the first playthrough, she could understand the deeper meaning behind them.

The Slit World is a very complex idea.

Simply put, their cause is a world destroyed by the Calamity God.

However, not every world can attach itself to the Calamity God after destruction to create such wondrous phenomena.

Only worlds that have defeated half of the Calamity Gods or suffered destruction during the fight against the Calamity God, leading to the destruction of planetary consciousness, will trigger the tides of the Sea of Truth and create a phenomenon similar to quantum entanglement.

This phenomenon is seen as an echo by Chu Yuanqing.

For the Calamity God, this echo is an unimportant curse.

But for the planets affected by the Calamity God, they are a kind of kind blessing.

Among them, the Ideal State is the blessing discovered by humanity. It is an independent secret realm, or a small world that appears to be a remnant of a magical civilization. Breathing inside it can increase magical power and alleviate disaster, making it a paradise for magical girls.

Of course, now that she has recovered her memory, she clearly understands the connection between the Calamity God and these echoes. The Ideal State that humans have unearthed is likely something that planetary consciousness quietly brought from the forbidden land while suppressing the Calamity God; one can only say they tried very hard.

The silver-haired, red-eyed rabbit girl snapped her fingers, and kindly had the robot bring breakfast, also ordering the milk to be at Charlotte’s favorite temperature, then softly replied:

"More dangerous than this."

"The Self-sustaining City and Ideal State are indeed very important to civilization. They are key assets for humans to survive the first wave of the Disaster Wave after the fall of the Pure White. However, the goal of the Church of the Gods is to destroy the foundation of the Dazzling Stage."

"In simple terms, expose the forbidden land, the disaster beasts, and the truth about the end of the world, creating large-scale panic and death."

"If they succeed, the chances of the Dazzling Stage will drop sharply. It’s not worth letting you, who has the potential to become Kline, take the risk of death to be a lighthouse. This plan might just end up bankrupt, turning into a mere shell for breeding witches."

Charlotte nodded thoughtfully. She took a bite of her almond-filled croissant and, after finishing, said:

"Hmm, you’re right. This is indeed the biggest pain point of the Dazzling Stage. Once the peaceful atmosphere is disrupted, the foundation of Shining Magic is essentially polluted."

"And compared to destroying the Ideal State and the Self-sustaining City, simple destruction and spreading rumors are indeed easier. But… what are the specific methods? Haven’t they always been doing similar things in the past?"

Dream Weaver said calmly:

"I don’t know, or maybe there is too much to know."

"The Astral Compass is a magic of fate. It can only observe some paths, predict the actions of the Church of the Gods, and general goals, but the specific details keep changing."

"Maybe it involves sacrificing a city; maybe it is waking up a very powerful disaster beast; maybe it is manipulating high-ranking people to alter some of Dream Weaver’s powers, creating a global sense of impending doom; or perhaps it is about doing something during the three performances, similar to the attacks of nightmares."

Charlotte thought this was the same as saying nothing, but she was no longer angry. She didn’t care much, just like a small animal slowly drinking sweet milk, unaffected by the heaviness of Dream Weaver Rabbit, still filled with a light, lively, and soft atmosphere.

Seeing this, Esther sighed and rubbed her forehead, saying:

"So, I didn’t come to give you more tasks or make you work overtime."

"The Countermeasures Bureau has other people to handle the Church of the Gods."

"But the current situation is indeed very dangerous. Your performances are over; it would be better to go to Ideal State until the three performances are finished. It is very safe there, and they have prepared a special entertainment area for you."

Charlotte pouted when she heard this. Did it mean she would lose time with Little Qing?

No way! Liuli, Miyuki, and Little Xuan would definitely come up with a lot of fun things to do without her! Plus, she didn’t want to be away from her lovely daughter at all.

The Last Diva immediately disagreed:

"I refuse! I don’t want to be away from Little Qing!"

After saying those stubborn words, Charlotte felt a bit guilty. She began to think of an excuse on the spot:

"And… and when I’m with her, my magic gets so much stronger! You can see for yourself!"

As the girl spoke, she suddenly felt more confident. Her fingertips touched the lamp, and the magical energy spread out like rippling water, creating a deep blue light that surged like a powerful wave, quickly filling the entire central room and triggering the monitoring system to keep reporting.

"Detected the eruption of the [Heart Flow] phenomenon."

"Detected an increase in the magic threshold index."

"Detected the wavelength of ‘Fully Blooming’, detection error… detection error…"

Esther’s crimson eyes swept through the data stream, and she quickly determined Charlotte’s current magical power, falling into a moment of delicate silence.

Charlotte is special; her magical power is at least ten times the regular amount. She cannot be compared to ordinary witches. Now, her magical power has surprisingly increased seventeen times from the initial "Fully Blooming" level, allowing her to easily challenge many captain-level witches.

It is important to know that this has only been one day, not even 24 hours!

If this progress continues, won’t this Holy Maiden reach [Full Bloom] in no time?

The super AI was greatly shocked; she instinctively searched the data, analyzed the conclusions, and broke down every second the two were together. However, aside from the moments they used magic to cuddle in public (possibly a kiss) and their private couple talks, everything else seemed normal.

At most, their feelings developed a bit quickly. That night, Charlotte went to buy various adult items for lesbians, which left Esther, who had never dated in her life, in awe.

Could it be that… love between witches, engaging in lesbian relationships, and cuddling have some magical effect on this?

By taking this factor into consideration, Chu Yuanqing’s team of young idols’ unusual growth pattern seems to have an explanation.

Dreamweaver quietly made the Qingmei group on Dongliu Island an important observation target, while also calling up the magic growth rate after the two people teamed up; it felt like discovering a new world.

Well, even though the choreographer and the young lady do not have the Pure White Witch’s magic recovery system, it is important to know that the essence of a witch is wishes. There is indeed some magic left between bodily fluids; daily interactions may not be as noble as magic recovery, but they still have some effect.

Esther began to think about the new decree from the Countermeasures Bureau and snapped her fingers, bringing forth various projection images, continuing to say:

"Chu Yuanqing is also on the admission list for the Ideal State. I can arrange for her to stay with you in a villa and, using big data algorithms, provide all kinds of clothing and props that match your XP."

"Additionally, we can install a storyline-based holographic projection module indoors."

"According to my calculations, your favorite right now is a pool party. I can add a little extra content to it and ensure that Chu Yuanqing’s swimsuit styles will be more than what she would normally wear."

Charlotte felt that if she listened any longer, she would be tempted, so she wisely chose to interrupt:

"No, Honey Qing must travel with me! I can protect both myself and Honey Qing perfectly well now."

Dreamweaver felt a bit regretful.

If both lighthouses enter the Ideal State, she can create a very suitable environment for growth, making the two women’s romantic actions increase rapidly, allowing them to observe if there will be another surge of magic, and carefully study the patterns within.

Esther looked at Miss Saintess, who was unresponsive, and sighed helplessly, suggesting:

"How about a mock battle? As long as you beat Xie Qing Yu, I will agree that you can protect yourself."

…

…

At the same time, Sah Hotel.

The girl’s snowy hair fell on her thin back, covering the curve of her hips as she walked out of the bathroom. Her curled eyelashes shook off droplets of water, cool like mercury. Her calm eyes scanned the messy room, and her serious expression was tinged with a sense of late shame.

Chu Yuanqing clearly thought the same as the green-eyed cat; she did not want the hotel staff to see the disordered scene. She quietly picked up the bathrobe, crumpled stockings, strange and suspicious handcuffs, white lace garter belts, and some things that Charlotte had taken out but not used.

The dirty and ruined items were burned to ashes with magic, while the unopened ones were stuffed back into the shared space of her and Charlotte.

As for the sheets, blankets, and pillows, almost all of them can no longer be used.

Well, because she is quite serious and has a strong sense of morality, the Pure White Witch, after making Charlotte confused, took her, who could not resist, back to her own room, so the subsequent battle took place here.

But thankfully, there is all-powerful magic.

Chu Yuanqing let her moonlight-like magic wash over all the places in her sight, making the entire room and its items clean and spotless, with no signs of trouble.

After that, she packed her bag, put on her backpack, and left the room to meet her teammates at the hotel restaurant for their last breakfast in Vienna.

Tang Liuli happily bit into her bread; she had already completed her mental victory and turned into a winning cat with "win" on her head. When she saw Chu Yuanqing approach, she instinctively looked at her a few more times, leaning closer and sniffing with her nose.

How strange, Honey Qing still looked the same as before; her hairstyle hadn’t changed much, and her demeanor and aura were very serious. But why did she feel a bit more seasoned and mature, making Tang Liuli want to recreate the moment in the bathroom when she mindlessly ate like a spoiled child?

Kirimi Miyuki also noticed something was off; her observation skills were a bit sharper. After thinking for a moment, she realized… Honey Qing’s flavor was lighter! The serious, cold widow vibe seemed to be slowly melting away, becoming more lively and flavorful.

Well, using examples from the various works of Dongliu Island.

The former is a heart locked away in love for a deceased spouse.

The latter is a wife who is on her honeymoon with her husband.

Now, Honey Qing makes Huang Mao desire to steal her away even more!

Little Sakura feels as if she is facing a great enemy. Is this also the effect of meeting Charlotte?

—Anyway, it definitely has nothing to do with that embarrassing cat.

Xie Qingxuan’s hair shone in the light, its platinum color flowing like a lake. Her beautiful and noble face looked a bit dazed, as if she were deep in thought, pondering what kind of approach she should take towards Honey Qing after her Mana Regeneration Day.

This Stage Tyrant has fallen; she has almost forgotten her role as an idol and the main task of seeking revenge on her sister. Each day, she thinks about how to give freely so that a little widow will willingly taste her.

Chu Wang Shu also sensed something was off, but unlike other little idols, her first reaction was that Honey Qing felt more like a mother now. Her soft eyes seemed deeper, and her smile shimmered like water, incredibly enchanting.

This caused the usually reserved and lovely daughter to lean closer to Chu Yuanqing’s side, unable to help but secretly glance at her father while eating, beginning to look forward to snuggling up to him and listening to bedtime stories today.

Chu Yuanqing vaguely noticed the strange gazes of the little idols, but she didn’t think much of it because everyone usually stared at her with high intensity. At that moment, she quietly ate her meal while scrolling through Weibo and suddenly realized she needed to engage with her fans.

Chu Yuanqing felt a bit guilty; it seemed she had completely forgotten about her fans and even did something unworthy of an idol last night. She looked at her daughter beside her and said:

"Little Shu, can you take a picture for me?"

Her lovely daughter happily took the phone. She was not a photography fool like her dad; she could definitely capture Honey Qing’s beauty perfectly. After letting her continue eating and searching for a moment, she took several satisfactory photos.

Chu Yuanqing took the phone and was never picky about photos. She added a smiling emoji and posted a selfie on Weibo, then opened the Austrian version of "Shining Line," quietly enjoying the otaku character, Charlotte, inside.

Meanwhile, far away in Daxia, the Little Yuanxiaos, with their strange intuition, caught a hint of a wife’s scent from the photo and began to imagine what had happened to their Honey Qing, causing a flood of wild comments in the comment section.