God Simulator: The Goddesses In The Simulation Are All Real

When Ted's eyes landed on Linsley, there was no recognition in them. The memories of the previous timeline had not carried over to this one.

But the moment Ted's gaze shifted to Lucy, his reaction was instant. Despite the golden chains binding her, or perhaps because of them, Ted's eyes widened with raw emotion.

"Lucy..." he whispered, his voice trembling.

A year of separation and suffering had done little to dull his bond with her.

Ted's expression shifted from despair to fury as he watched Lucy struggle helplessly in the chains.

Overwhelmed by the physical and mental trauma he had endured in Lab Theta-9, and now faced with the sight of Lucy restrained, Ted clenched his fists, his body trembling with rage.

"LET GO OF HER!" Ted screamed, his voice raw and desperate, an outpouring of frustration and helplessness that had been building for far too long.

The chaos of the battlefield seemed to pause as flux surged uncontrollably from Ted's body. His scream echoed, vibrating through the air as brown flux began to spiral outward like a raging storm.

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The ground cracked beneath him, and Dominion soldiers, already struggling against the beasts, recoiled at the sight of his rising power.

Linsley's eyes narrowed as he observed the phenomenon. "A Second Awakening," he muttered, recognizing the signs.

Ted's emotions had pushed him to the brink, triggering an evolution in his gift and flux level. From Level 8.9, his power surged, breaking through barriers that would take others years or even decades to cross.

Brown flux radiated from Ted in violent waves, his aura transforming from the raw, unrestrained force of destruction into something sharper and infinitely more dangerous.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

It was no longer the SS-rank Destruction gift—it had become SSS-rank Annihilation.

Aurielle, still bound by the golden sealing chains, could only narrow her eyes as she watched the transformation.

Muffled sounds escaped her sealed mouth, undoubtedly some teasing remark aimed at Linsley. She thrashed against the chains but couldn't free herself, her annoyance palpable.

Linsley, however, paid her no mind. His focus was entirely on Ted, who now stood as a Level 9.4 Overlord, his power radiating with an intensity that caused the beasts to back away instinctively.

Ted's glowing brown eyes snapped to Lucy, who was still restrained by the golden chains.

With a wave of his hand, a surge of brown flux shot forward, targeting the golden chains.

When the brown flux collided with the golden chains, it was effortlessly deflected, ricocheting toward a pile of nearby debris.

The rubble disintegrated instantly under the annihilating energy, yet the golden chains remained completely intact, as if Ted's SSS-rank Annihilation gift was little more than a futile attempt against Linsley's Heavenly Sealing Chains.

An awkward silence followed, the tension in the air palpable. Even the distant cries of Dominion soldiers being slaughtered by the rampaging beasts seemed muted against the stillness that engulfed them.

Ted's expression twisted in embarrassment, his stance shrinking slightly. He looked like a performer whose grand magic trick had failed miserably in front of a live audience.

Linsley's lips curled into a smirk, his tone both firm and mocking. "While it's impressive that you've achieved a Second Awakening and elevated your flux to Level 9.4 with an SSS-rank gift, the gap between our powers is insurmountable. The difference between Level 9.4 and Level 9.9 is vast. And the distance between you and someone like me… it might as well be infinite."

Ted flinched at the words, his hands balling into fists.

"I'm glad you've reached this milestone," Linsley continued, his tone softening slightly. "But your lack of memories from the previous timeline is a problem. Luckily, Lucy, you, and I prepared for this in advance. In the previous timeline, I revealed my identity to both of you as a regressor and a World God. Knowing the risks, we came up with a contingency plan."

With a wave of his hand, a yellow-colored folder materialized, hovering slightly in the air. Inside were Ted's memory files—carefully preserved records of his experiences from the previous timeline.

"These files contain your complete memories from the past," Linsley explained. "Every thought, every perspective, even your darkest secrets. They aren't just fragments; they're a fully immersive recollection of your life. Once they're restored, it will feel as if you're a regressor yourself, recovering everything you lost."

Without hesitation, Linsley threw the folder toward Ted.

The object moved at such speed that Ted, still dazed, couldn't react in time. It struck him squarely and seemed to dissolve into his body, merging seamlessly.

Ted immediately clutched his head, a sharp cry escaping his lips as the surge of memories overwhelmed him.

Scenes of his childhood in the orphanage flashed vividly—Lucy's laughter, Linsley's guidance, and their shared struggles. Memories of his rise as one of the Sinclair Order's apostles, fighting alongside Linsley and Lucy, flooded his consciousness.

Every thought and emotion was so vivid, so real, that even though Ted knew the memories had been implanted, it felt as though he had truly lived that life.

To him, it was not an artificial construct but a parallel reality where Linsley's presence had changed everything for the better.

Breathing heavily, Ted slowly lowered his hands, his gaze sharpening as understanding dawned in his eyes.

He looked up at Linsley, the recognition and gratitude in his expression unmistakable. "Linsley… Lucy…" he murmured, his voice steady but filled with emotion. "I remember everything."

Linsley nodded, his sharp gaze softening slightly. "Good. Then you understand what's at stake now, Ted. You've seen what the Astral Dominion is capable of—what they did to you, to others like you. We can't let this continue."

Ted's gaze shifted to Lucy, bound tightly in the golden chains, and then to Aurielle, restrained in the same manner opposite her.

He frowned, his sharp eyes catching Lucy's angry glare toward Aurielle and the faint tension lingering in her expression.

"It's her gift, isn't it?" Ted asked, his voice calm but certain. "The Fallen Angel: Lucifer gift. It's amplifying her jealousy and frustration. That's why she's acting like this."