The robot overseers within the Nest all went dark, and the reinforced doors of the facility lost power entirely.
In their frenzy, some people even tore the chips from the backs of their necks. Even if it hurt so much that they grimaced in pain, they would still smile and break the chip and crush it under their feet.
“We really did it… we actually won!”
The hidden players among the crowd were frozen in shock. In this eerie, inescapable world where they had once been certain of their impending doom, they had actually lived to see the end.
And when the existence of the Nest was revealed, the entire universe was thrown into an uproar.
No one could have imagined that such an evil, terrifying scientific prison could exist in the vast universe.
Not only did furious citizens demand a full-scale investigation, but governments across the galaxy also began to mobilize at an unprecedented speed.
The horrific experiments were destroyed and sealed away. The financial conglomerates that had secretly funded the project were uprooted entirely. The kidnapped, long-missing scientists were finally rescued, brought back home to receive treatment and recover from both their physical and psychological trauma.
The moment those scientists were helped aboard their homebound starships, many of them couldn’t stop their tears from falling.
“It’s okay now. From this moment on, you’re all safe.”
“That’s right. Welcome home!”
The resounding applause and heartfelt words of comfort echoed across the universe from beyond the Nest, breaking through the void of space and marking a brand-new beginning.]]
At that moment, it wasn’t just the rescued characters in the book who were crying. Even those outside the book, witnessing this long-awaited deliverance, couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with emotion.
“Wuuu, this is just too good… Everyone finally made it home!”
Even Shaxs, as an editor who had already read so many of Fish Soup Noodles’ works, found this uniquely strange novel, “I Picked Up A Traveling Light Brain”, to be an entirely fresh reading experience.
[Help, why do I feel like I’ve gone home along with them? After following the story for so long, from the initial despair and numbness to this tearful, exhilarating moment, it truly feels like witnessing a miracle unfold!]
[Same here! It’s the middle of the night, but I’m so excited I keep kicking my bed…I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep at all!]
[During the final battle, it felt like if even one step had gone wrong, everything would have fallen apart. Everyone was just so, so amazing!]
The only repulsive moment in the grand finale was probably when the director’s body was dragged out and loaded onto a starship by the United Forces of various cosmic nations, only to reveal that inside, all that remained was the director’s shriveled upper body, stiff and lifeless like a walnut shell.
Without his mechanical body, his severely modified and battered form was shockingly grotesque.
But, just as everyone was celebrating, when they tried to find the greatest hero, the “Freak”, they realized that Si Yao had disappeared.
And along with him, the mysterious Experiment 114!
[[“Director Si is really gone!? I wanted to thank him in person…”
“Maybe Director Si left this world ahead of us.”
Perhaps he never truly belonged to the same world as us.
Among the players, Mosen and the others were not blind to the feelings that the young girl, Sarah, had for Si Yao.
However, when it came to Si Yao, everyone felt a strange sense of loss.
The existence of the”Freak” had been a mystery from beginning to end.
But, it was precisely him who saved everyone.]]
[What!? Where is Si Yao!? Why is he missing in the grand finale??]
Interstellar readers, who had just been overwhelmed with joy and emotion for a few minutes, were suddenly left dumbfounded by the sharp turn of the story.
[Come to think of it, does anyone remember the original synopsis? “A series of strange travel challenges”…does this mean “I Picked Up A Traveling Light Brain” might not just be a single story?]
Readers with sharp memories quickly picked up on a crucial detail, “I Picked Up A Traveling Light Brain” seemed to be different from all of Fish Soup Noodles’ previous books.
[But what about 114 and Si Yao’s love arc!? This is driving me crazy, Teacher Fish Soup Noodles! Is this book no CP? Crying…]
[Yes, yes! While the story of the “Nest” feels complete, the setting surrounding this weird light brain and the players seems like it’s just beginning!]
As readers continued reading with these speculations and questions in mind, they were soon even more shocked.
It turned out Si Yao had indeed left ahead of all the players who were about to return to their original worlds and entered the mysterious space within the light brain.
And it was only then that Si Yao realized the world he once lived in had been selected and recorded as a world copy: “World In The Nest”.
[[“So, when resentment accumulates to a certain degree, a world may be chosen by you and turned into a dungeon?”
Si Yao looked at the computer in his hand and tried to ask for confirmation.
Since displaying the “Perfect Clearance” message, the light brain seemed to have unlocked a part of its functions.
As Si Yao scrolled through the screen, he discovered that besides the unlocked “World In The Nest”, there were many other grayed-out dungeons awaiting activation!
And this ill-tempered light brain could now communicate with Si Yao by displaying words on the screen.
[Hah, that’s right. So don’t get too full of yourself, this was just one of many.]
Its attitude remained as nasty as ever, clearly dissatisfied that Si Yao had managed to save so many players.
Si Yao stared at the words on the screen, lost in thought.
But seeing his reaction, the light brain hurriedly typed out another line a few seconds later.
[And now, you have two choices…]
The light brain quickly explained that Si Yao could either stay in this world forever or attempt to clear all the other dungeons to escape the cycle.
[If you choose to stay in this world, you will be the revered hero, the savior of all. Every nation would be eager to recruit you for further ruin explorations, and your professional ambitions and ideals would be fully realized…]
But, just as the light brain was listing off a string of tempting conditions, Si Yao made his decision without hesitation.
“No need, I choose the next dungeon.”
[What!? You’re not even hesitating? The next dungeon will only be more dangerous! If you die, you’ll have nothing left! Wouldn’t it be better to stay in this world and enjoy everything you deserve?]
The light brain grew visibly agitated, but no matter how much it tried to persuade him, Si Yao remained indifferent, instead giving it an unreadable look.
After a long pause, the light brain finally relented.
[…Fine. Consider yourself lucky, you made the right choice again.]
Because before this, it was not like there were no players who had managed to clear other worlds by chance.
However, if Si Yao had chosen to stay, he would have effectively authorized the light BRAIN to let him enjoy his lifetime of glory and wealth, only for it to erase all his memories afterward and trap him in an endless cycle of reincarnation within this world.
“But what exactly is 114’s role in the dungeon?”
Just before leaving, Si Yao couldn’t help but ask about the one thing he never fully understood.
114 was neither a player nor a BOSS, yet his existence seemed far from ordinary.
Unexpectedly, Si Yao’s last-minute question seemed to hit a nerve with the light brain.
[That thing is just a piece of useless Trojan malware. If you help me get rid of him, I might even reward you with double the starting stats.]
Unfortunately, Si Yao only gave a faintly amused expression, showing little interest in the offer.
[Loading travel dungeon…]
As a string of mechanical beeps echoed, Si Yao opened his eyes once more amid a dazzling white light.
But this time, he quickly noticed something entirely off…he was wearing a red wedding dress!?]]
[Dungeon 1: “World In The Nest”–Complete]
Shaxs, who was still reeling from the massive information dump in the conversation between Si Yao and the light brain, was instantly captivated by the last illustration on the page.
Because this was the first full-color illustration in the entire serialization history of “I Picked Up A Traveling Light Brain”.
But, against the eerie and sinister nighttime backdrop, the vibrant red wedding dress inexplicably sent a chill down his spine.
“But this is a traditional wedding dress from Ancient Blue Star, right? Doesn’t that mean this is the wedding dress Limited Edition Si Yao!?”
Although Shaxs subconsciously felt that something was off, he still couldn’t resist the overwhelming temptation of beauty and his eyes widened silently.
He hadn’t expected that just as one dungeon had ended, the second one would start off this exciting!
Was anyone even allowed to sleep tonight?
[Shaashaasha, I’m really not sleeping tonight! I was planning to stockpile after the first world ended, but Teacher Fish Soup Noodles, you…???]
[I give up, I have to keep reading! This is too addictive, who could resist this! My wife is wearing a wedding dress, ahhh!]
[And what a beautiful dress! A bride who can wear such a stunning wedding dress must be very happy, right?]
For a moment, no one in the comment section even had the time to discuss the dialogue in the Light Brain time-space; they couldn’t help but focus on Si Yao’s red wedding dress instead.
After all, it was indeed filled with intricate and luxurious vintage elements, leaving everyone in awe at first sight.
Speaking of which, one of the most striking elements in Teacher Fish Soup Noodles’ novels had always been ancient Blue Star culture.
Who would have thought that even a horror-thriller novel like “I Picked Up A Traveling Light Brain” could incorporate it?
[Oh my god, I can’t even imagine how amazing this second dungeon is going to be!]
