There's something wrong with my chase

Can you deny that gods must exist?Neither can.

Ultimately, such assumptions, and the worries and fears behind them, are nothing but skepticism.

But what if one day you are presented with evidence that you 'didn't exist'?

"Am I a fictional character in a fantasy story?"

Kazama told it the fact that Kerberos came from the fantasy story "Cardcaptor Sakura".

Kerberos, who was full of confidence not long ago, suddenly fell into a sluggish state.

"Are you kidding me...I remember there was a festival called April Fool's Day, could it be today?"

"I also think this is a joke made by some god...but what I said is indeed true."

There is a lot of evidence.

For example, the anime and manga of Cardcaptor Sakura that can be seen online now.

For example, there is a history of discrepancies between the real and virtual worlds.

When these evidences were presented to Kerberos, Kerberos also fell silent.

Kerberos' reaction was as expected by Kazama.

Characters who have the same experience as Kerubellos are not uncommon in fictional works.

Fantasy hypotheses that are both true and false are very popular in science fiction works, such as "Inception", "The Matrix", and "The Truman Show" all use the conjecture of the brain in a vat.

When the protagonists find out that the world they live in is only virtual and artificially constructed, their reactions are different, but there is one thing in common: they will fall into self-doubt.

Looking at Kerberos' appearance, Kazama sighed and said:

"For something incomprehensible, if it was your master, what would Crow Reed do?"

Hearing Kazama's words, Kerberos raised his head, and then said:

"He'll accept it, and then he'll find a way to understand it."

Kazama nodded:

"Yeah... If you can observe it, you can prove it, if you can prove it, you can interfere, if you can interfere, you can understand it."

"But the first step is acceptance."

"Also, there is no need to doubt your own existence..."

"Existence is reasonable...For me, you are a character in a fictional work, but you are also real."

"I can and must prove your existence..." Kazama's voice gradually lowered.

For Kerubellos, the brain-in-a-vat turned out to be a scary thing.

And Kazama, who proved this, felt terrible.

You know, the brain in a vat has never had only one layer, and this idea has an extension:

The evil scientist who made the brain in a vat may also be a brain in a vat. All human beings are brains in a vat. The only thing in the universe is a super automaton, which manages a nutrition vat with a brain.

Because of this automaton, we have a collective illusion that we can "see", "hear", "feel" other people, objects, the sky, etc., communicate freely with each other, and None of this actually happened.

Can Kazama be sure whether he is also in a virtual work?

uncertain.

"It is enough to be sure that you are indeed real."

"Layers of skepticism are pointless."

Kazama spoke, as if speaking to Kerberos, but also as if speaking to himself.

It's like a mind game, people say I'm on the first level, I'm on the fifth level, I'm on the atmosphere.

But in fact, once the psychological game exceeds three levels, it becomes meaningless, and both parties will only fall into endless spiritual involution.

Moreover, this kind of thing that happened does not necessarily have to be explained by a brain in a vat.

The key lies in whether the world in the 'work' is real or false.

To show the items in the animation in reality, is it shaped by invisible mighty power out of thin air, or is it just a way to transfer another piece of real-world items into reality.

If it's the latter, if the supposedly virtual story actually corresponds to a real world, can I "travel" and enter the opposite world...

In short, there are too many unexplained things to get a definite answer at all.

"you are right..."

Slowed down, but Ruberos seemed to accept it a little bit.

"However, by the way, why did you explain such a thing to me directly?"

"If I'm not wrong, you should also have intentions about the Clow card."

Kazama explained to Kerubellos that his original second-generation master should be a girl named 'Kinomoto Sakura'.

To some extent, this can be regarded as Crow Reed's imperial order.

Knowing his future in advance, Crow Reed's arrangement, but Ruberos has a great possibility that he will not hand over the Crow card to Kazama.

And if Kazama didn't say this, but proposed to sign a contract with him first, then Ruberos would have nothing to do about the ownership of the Clow card.

"Yes."

Kazama readily admitted.

"I really want the Clow card."

Extraordinary power, when this power really appears in front of oneself.Even if it is a childish dream that has nothing to do with childhood, the current Kazama is extremely curious and wants to get it.

"But wanting doesn't have to be... Curiosity doesn't have to be satisfied."

The magic power of the Clow card is quite special, and if you want to use it, you can't get around the two sealed beasts that represent the duality of yin and yang.Even the Clow cards themselves are alive and conscious.

"Hypocritical deception can't bring real results, but it's easy to screw things up in terms of results."

"It doesn't matter if you choose to refuse."

Kazama said again: "It's just sending you, this Clow card seal book back to your original world, I can't do it yet."

"Maybe I can only keep this sealed book with me temporarily..."

Before Kazama could finish speaking, Kerberos interrupted him.

"No, let's sign the contract." Kerberos' face was full of seriousness, and his tone was decisive.

"If I didn't sign a contract with someone, I will continue to sleep in the book according to the promise I made with Crow Reed, together with these children."

"I don't know how long it will take before you have the ability to send us back to the original world."

"But if you don't have enough power to intervene, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to do this."

"In that case, we don't know how long we'll have to stay in this world. It may be a long time to sleep again."

"That's not what I want, and it's definitely not what Crowley wants to see."

"However, if this is the case, will it mean that Crow Reed's plan is destroyed?"

"Hahaha..."

Cruberos laughed.

"You still don't know Crow Reed well..."

"Do you know why I accepted my existence so easily, from a fictional work?"

"Because I firmly believe that I am free, my consciousness, and my decisions are definitely not specially arranged by an author for the sake of the story."

"Besides, Crow Reed's order at the time was to let us choose by ourselves."

"Sakura Kinomoto, perhaps Crow Reed once gave us a choice, but we are the ones who made the choice in the end."

"So, are you willing to sign a contract with me, inherit the power of Clow Reed, and become the master of Clow Card?"

Following Kerberos' words, a golden magic circle lit up on the floor of Kazama's study.

At the same time, a key appeared in front of Kerberos.

Looking at the pink eagle head key, Kazama was silent, then raised his head and asked:

"Can the key be changed?"

Chapter 5 One more thing

In the end, Kazama's request was rejected.

The key of the seal, or Sakura's magic wand, is an accessory arranged by Crow Reed for the seal book. It has a miraculous effect on controlling the Clow card and cannot be replaced.

And as a kind, there is no option to restore factory settings.

"Alchemy can change the state of objects at a high level. If you can reach that level, changing the style of the wand is not easy. Even, you can create your own wand at that time."

"However, let's use this before then." Kerberos gave his suggestion

"By the way, do you have to use a wand to use the Clow card?" Kazama asked.

"That's not certain."

"As long as you have magic power, you can drive the Clow card."

"However, the wand is equivalent to an amplifier for spellcasting, which can enhance the ability and control of spells."

"Is that so..."

Kazama reached out and grabbed the key in front of Kerberos, and then the formation under his feet was even more golden, and it dissipated amidst the brilliance.

"The contract has been established..."

Kerberos said solemnly: "From today onwards, you are the magician Kuro, and also my new master."

"Kazama, please give me your advice."

"Teach me a lot, Kerberos."

Kazama nodded slightly, looking at the small eagle-headed key in his hand.

It's a wonderful feeling.

It's as if he can control his fingers naturally with a thought. The key in front of him seems to be his No. 11 fingers, which can become bigger and smaller with his thoughts.