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...No matter how many times you call out to her, the result remains the same. She's like a freshly initialized AI, only capable of processing simple questions and commands through preset dialogue.
—That quirky, spirited girl is gone.
There's still some energy left in your power armor's battery. For now, you connect it to Jetavie's tail.
Next... you can only try methods that might not work.
DEEP M.I.N.D. CONNECTION REQUEST
RECEIVER NOT RESPONDING
CONNECTION REQUEST FROM RECEIVER
...From the receiver? Is Jetavie sending connection requests herself?
...SIGNAL CONFIRMED, BUILDING CONNECTION
DEEP M.I.N.D. CONNECTION ESTABLISHED
The moment this notification reaches your mind, all surrounding sounds fade away. Every noise and clamor abruptly stops as darkness descends.
Immediately, a ray of light shines from beneath your feet and scans your entire body.
A sense of déjà vu... exactly like when you first immersed yourself in Gestalt.
Hello, Teacher [player name].
A cold, emotionless voice echoes through the silent void. It's Jetavie's, but completely devoid of any feeling.
Focusing your gaze, you realize it's the prismatic pillar in the center of the void that's speaking.
This is Jetavie's personality module. I am the data recycling program for this module.
Jetavie's personality module often suffers from power shortages during high-intensity battles, causing data dispersion. Under normal circumstances, I automatically recycle these scattered shards of personality data.
However, during this recent battle, nearly 90% of Jetavie's personality data dispersed into shards, making automatic recovery impossible.
If these data shards aren't quickly recycled and reassembled, Jetavie's personality will likely dissociate permanently.
In human terms, yes, the current Jetavie would die. However, if the personality module grows again, a new Jetavie might eventually be born.
In human terms, yes. However, if the personality module grows again, a new Jetavie might eventually be born.
This is the first time.
Jetavie needs your help, which is why I initiated this connection with you.
Immerse yourself into the depths of Jetavie's personality module and collect the scattered data shards.
Of course... I must warn you that even if you do this, the success rate of restoring Jetavie is still quite low.
Because piecing together these data shards often requires you to have shared memories with them. For example, if you drank bubble tea with Jetavie, you would be able to piece together that segment of data.
Nothing is absolute. Even if you only piece together a small segment of data, I might be able to use that to find other related shards.
Additionally, the data shards you find may "replay" before you in first-person perspective, but you cannot "change" established facts.
In other words, you only have read permissions, not write permissions.
Everything before you fades into complete darkness once again.
ACCESSING DEEP PERSONALITY MODULE
IDENTITY VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS: EMPLOYEE NUMBER 035034, TEACHER
...
SPECIAL CONSCIOUSNESS WAVEFORM DETECTED, MATCHING VERIFICATION IN PROGRESS
Something's not right. Why is there another layer of verification?
VERIFICATION COMPLETE, MODEL DESIGNATION: "THE CHOSEN ONE"
MATCH RATE: 100%
CONNECTING TO NEURAL NETWORK
The world is ending. How many times has this happened since she first formed memories?
Rocks crash down suddenly from the domed ceiling as the ground beneath gives way in an instant.
She can tap into her own computing power to rewrite the main system from within—but what difference would that make?
The world would briefly return to normal, only to march toward extinction once more as the pendulum swung back.
The cycle would just repeat itself...
...?
The silvery sunlight feels inexplicably warm today.
From within the collapsing rays of light, a human figure slowly materializes.
Are you... also a monster, here to kill me?
Her voice carries the weight of a sigh, blending emotional numbness with profound sorrow.
She shows no surprise, no wariness, not even turning her body. She merely casts a slightly bewildered gaze in your direction.
This is the <b>first time</b> you've seen this girl with silver-gray twintails.
When you meet her here, all your past memories are a blur, with only your identity as the "Chosen One" remaining...
...Chosen One?
She mulls over this title, small ripples stirring within her otherwise apathetic eyes.
The girl's lips quiver, as if chanting some incantation, slowly releasing a string of syllables.
...Jetavie?
Yes, Jetavie—I like that name!
Hello, Chosen One.
She seems delighted to have found a companion, and a hint of color gradually emerges in her previously numb expression.
BOOM—enormous boulders suddenly crash down as the room begins to collapse, and with it, this entire world.
But I've already tried—no matter what method I used, escape was impossible... the destruction of this world would simply enter the next cycle of reincarnation.
Huh?
The girl is momentarily stunned.
She hesitates briefly, then firmly grasps your hand in return.
Yes. Let's escape together, Chosen One!
DATA ASSEMBLY: 20%
However, as the countdown reaches zero, the world arrives at its terminal point.
The terrifying monsters vanish, but the Red Tide surrounding them surges forward.
Jetavie taps into all of her computing power to rewrite the main system from within. The collapsing world begins to restart.
Maybe next time, we'll run a bit faster, reach a bit farther.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 30%
Hello, Chosen One.
Before obtaining the key, your memories never carried over to the next cycle—which is why you never discovered that your journey had already repeated countless times...
My name is... Jetavie. I'm here to meet you for a reason.
Just as when you first met her, the girl's face shows hints of melancholy and bewilderment.
Chosen One... where should we escape to next?
...My name is Jetavie. I'm here to meet you for a reason.
As she grows to accept your presence, the girl's expression, though still somewhat distant, appears more natural and relaxed.
Chosen One, time is short. We need to get moving.
My name is Jetavie! I'm here to meet you for a reason.
She's grown used to being with you, but seems a little annoyed by your repeated memory loss.
Jeez, give me your hand already! Let's run!
My name is Jetavie. Our meeting here is not by chance.
I see, you've forgotten again...
Well, guess it's all written in the stars.
After countless self-introductions, the girl no longer appears anxious. Instead, she seems to playfully enjoy your confused expression.
That look of yours... so silly. Have you gotten even thinner than before?
Hello, Chosen One.
Jetavie, hands tucked behind her back, suddenly produces a milk bottle from nowhere.
Her expression turns freaky.
Jetavie saunters over and, without warning, shoves a milk bottle into your mouth, pouring the milk in.
Don't fight it. You're pretty weak right now. More milk will do you good.
That's it, keep chugging. It'd be a shame to waste it.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 40%
And what happened after that?
You and Jetavie found the key, but still couldn't avoid the inevitable destruction. Using this key, your memories could finally be transferred to the next reincarnation cycle.
She gently strokes your face as you both watch the world slowly fade away.
Chosen One, next time...
We have to run faster.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 50%
By chance, you observe Jetavie from another <phonetic=dataset>worldline</phonetic>.
This Jetavie has lost her Chosen One and continues a long, drawn-out battle against the higher authority.
No matter how long it takes, I'll keep rewinding until I return to the past.
[0:00:01]
I will hold your hand once more...
[0:00:15]
This time, I will never let you go.
Under your watchful gaze, the girl sets off on her journey alone.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 60%
The girl fails to defeat the Higher Authority.
The Chosen One from another world, may we see each other in a better place...
Until we meet again.
This energy is nothing like before—the light comes directly from Jetavie's own computing power...
Beautiful radiance tears through the pitch-black world, like light from a lighthouse piercing through darkness, like dawn breaking through the night.
Higher Authority, take this!
Listen, Chosen One, for this will be the last thing you will hear.
With the last of her strength, she blasts open the boundary between the two worlds and transforms her remaining computing power into a gun, delivering it into your and Jetavie's hands.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 70%
In the battle against the Higher Authority, you sacrifice yourself to ensure Jetavie's survival, transferring your computing power to her.
I knew it... No matter what happens, I'll never be able to let go of the Chosen One.
I don't want to leave by myself, Chosen One. I'm not going anywhere.
I can't imagine a world without you, even if I manage to make it out of here.
I don't want any power that comes at the cost of your life.
However, Jetavie refuses this power, choosing instead to remain in the world with you.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 80%
In another battle against the Higher Authority, Jetavie witnesses your death and, in a rage, defeats it, seizing control of the central system's power.
If we can't change the fate of these cycles, then let's at least make this place a genuine haven of comfort.
A haven of comfort, you say...
Let Jetavie's initial personality stay with the Chosen One, but retain only the Chosen One's memories.
Your requested settings are fully installed. The program is ready to reboot.
This time...
You two will meet again in a far better place.
She could never forget you. Using her newfound powers, she created a world without hostility. In this world, she watched over the young Jetavie and the Chosen One living happily together.
DATA ASSEMBLY: 90%
In the very end, after enduring countless hardships and suffering throughout her journey, Jetavie defeated the higher authority and obtained the computing power of both the Matrix and all Chosen Ones, finally stepping into reality.
Since I showed up with twintails, I figure I should say goodbye wearing them too.
I've fought in so many battles that I've nearly forgotten what I used to look like...
This style... it feels so nostalgic.
With her twintails now tied up, the young girl stands before the spiral gate and quietly whispers...
It's time to go.
I will carry these memories with me as I embark on a new journey. My next stop is a place called "reality."
DATA ASSEMBLY: 100%
PERSONALITY MODULE RECOVERING...
Splintered memories of being a Chosen One flood into your mind all at once, unleashing a torrent of indescribable emotions.
Sadness, longing, joy... losing and finding, finding and losing again—powerful and complex emotions continuously crash against the shores of your consciousness.
These aren't just your own emotions, but rather feelings transmitted from Jetavie's personality module through your Deep M.I.N.D. connection.
PERSONALITY MODULE RESTORED
It's you... so it was you all along...
I've finally found you... Chosen One.
White doves take flight as tears stream uncontrollably down the girl's face.
Thank goodness... I can properly protect you now... thank goodness... I persevered and survived...
We'll never be separated again, right?
