70: Chapter 70 Apostle No. 0, Heart

"Zero?"

Chen Mo looked at the figure, which was more slender and anthropomorphic than a typical Jikai Race member, with a slight frown.

Bestowing a name was the greatest honor for a member of a vassal race, and it was also an expression of his authority as the Divine Lord.

"0... equals void, equals non-existence. Among the Jikai Race, Zero is the serial number for those designated for destruction..."

Zero's pale gold pupils suddenly dimmed, and her voice grew smaller and smaller.

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"Is that so?"

Chen Mo looked toward Number One at his side.

"Yes, Divine Lord. Without your intervention, the Digital Pan-Will would never acknowledge the continued existence of an 'Error.' Zero is the collective term for all 'Errors.'"

"Error..."

Chen Mo looked at Zero kneeling before him. At this moment, her already 'frail' form seemed humbled to the dust, yet a glimmer of something called hope flickered in her eyes.

As a member of the Jikai Race, Zero naturally understood that her 'existence' violated the most basic logic of her race.

In the eyes of the Pan-Will, which upheld 'logic' above all else, she was an Error—an anomaly that had to be 'melted down and reforged.'

This was meant to be her destined fate, but there was one person who could change it.

And that was...

"Stand up!"

A voice rang out that Zero could not refuse.

Out of instinct, Zero stood up tremblingly. Her small frame, less than 1.5 meters tall, looked as if a gust of wind could blow her over.

"Did you not provide her with basic energy supplies?"

Chen Mo looked at Number One.

"Reporting to the Divine Lord, 'Errors' are not recognized by the collective. The Pan-Will told me there is no need to waste resources on an anomaly."

Number One answered truthfully.

"Sigh!"

Chen Mo suddenly sighed and slowly raised his right hand, placing it on top of Zero's head under her incredulous gaze.

Golden light blossomed.

Divine power surged continuously into her body.

One second, two seconds...

For a full nine seconds, Chen Mo finally moved his right hand away amidst the other's reluctant gaze, his expression becoming incredibly vivid.

Vassal Race: Jikai Race · Apostle No. 0 {Analysis Body Variant, Error Catastrophe, Super-Intelligent Life}

Rating: Pseudo-Mythical

Level: 21 {Lacks energy supply, growth rate slowed}

Strength: 60, Speed: 60, Spirit: 60

Abilities:

【Absolute Simulation】: Possesses analytical simulation capabilities far exceeding conventional Analysis Bodies. Can simulate all things based on her own level, including 'emotions.'

【Heart】: A special ability belonging to Apostle No. 0. She will no longer be affected by Catastrophe Values, but will instead evolve continuously based on the growth of her 'Heart.'

【Mythical Skill · Collapse】 {Sealed}: Can use Spirit Machine armaments one rank higher than herself and perform 'Collapse Reshaping.' Reshaped Spirit Machines gain +1 rank. Collapsed Spirit Machines will enter cooldown for one natural day.

【Note: 'Anomalies' are not recognized by the Digital Pan-Will and cannot use the Spirit Machine Armory. This ability can be unsealed after obtaining authorization.】

【Mythical Skill · Pan-Will Symbiosis】: Cannot be used due to lack of divinity!

Faith Level: True Believer {Note: This Jikai Race member is not affected by racial traits and is more likely to become a Saint.}

Special Status:

【Heart】 {In this state, all attributes of the Jikai Race member will grow slowly. Current Stage: I, Progress: 1.59%}

【Note: This state requires the consumption of a large amount of energy and metallic minerals. Insufficient supplies will affect the growth speed and subsequent potential of the 'Heart.'】

"Look how starved the child is."

"Ah?"

Number One glanced at his Divine Lord, somewhat caught off guard, but still nodded as if taking the blame.

"It is Number One's fault."

Chen Mo nodded in satisfaction before looking at Zero, who still seemed somewhat 'unsatisfied.'

"Not full yet?"

"Mm mm mm!" Zero nodded her head frantically. Her golden eyes were noticeably brighter than at the start, but she still instinctively looked at Chen Mo's right hand.

Chen Mo understood that this child was truly starved.

"Come with me; you won't go hungry anymore."

Chen Mo reached out his right hand again to pat her head—where a dark red cowlick had popped up for some reason—and injected ten points of divine power into her body while he was at it.

Most Jikai Race members had a humanoid appearance, but Zero looked even more like a human than the average member, especially with that burgundy hair which felt exactly like a normal person's to the touch.

"Thank you... Divine Lord."

As her head was being patted by Chen Mo, Zero lowered her head slightly, a human-like blush flashing across her face.

"Ding! Your vassal Apostle No. 0's faith has increased. Current Faith Level: fanatic."

...

"Master, who is she?"

Inside the quiet room, Chen Mo had just returned from the God Realm and hadn't even picked up his watch from the floor when Yu Mo's figure appeared above Zero's head.

She pointed at Zero, who was clinging tightly to the corner of Chen Mo's clothes, her ink-colored eyes full of curiosity.

“Zero, she will be living in our home from now on.”

Chen Mo held Yu Mo in his palm and pointed at Zero again.

"You need to help her adapt to life here, okay?"

"Okay." In Chen Mo's palm, Yu Mo nodded her small head obediently.

"Divine Lord, Zero will be obedient," Zero said hurriedly while pulling on Chen Mo's clothes, fearing he would find her troublesome.

"It's fine, just take your time to adapt. Remember, use your 'Heart' to feel this real world; this is your unique 'Path of Evolution.'"

As he spoke, Chen Mo gave a casual wave. The door to the quiet room opened immediately, and a rag and a broom were pulled into his hands.

These things had actually been discarded after he became a Demigod. After all, with an all-purpose power like divine power, who would clean their own room?

However...

"From now on, the cleaning of the house is entrusted to you. If you don't understand something, you can ask Yu Mo. She is present wherever there are electronic devices in this small courtyard."

"Yes." Zero took the rag and broom from Chen Mo's hands very solemnly, her serious little expression quite cute.

As a member of the Jikai Race, her knowledge base naturally contained the definition of 'cleaning.' Without Chen Mo even having to assign the task, Zero immediately intended to 'get hands-on.'

"Don't be in such a hurry."

Chen Mo pressed down on Zero's head with one hand and, under her puzzled gaze, pulled out a... men's T-shirt.

"Cough cough... Although mechanical coatings can substitute for clothes, it always feels a bit weird. Wear this for now, and when I have time, I'll get you something more suitable."

Chen Mo somewhat awkwardly slipped the T-shirt over her. For Zero, who was only 1.5 meters tall, this T-shirt of Chen Mo's was almost like a dress.

"A bit... weird."

Watching Chen Mo dress Zero, Yu Mo's eyes sparkled as she watched the scene from the side.

A significant increase in intelligence had its pros and cons; the originally pure Yu Mo clearly showed signs of picking up bad habits.

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