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墨書 Inktalez
The Reincarnation Game has restarted, but this time it is entirely different from before.
The sunlight outside penetrated the clouds, spilling onto my desk and illuminating the well-worn keys of my keyboard. I gazed at the ocean of code before me, a smile involuntarily creeping onto my lips. This world was one I knew all too well.
"Yi Lin, it seems you’ve adapted quite well," Eden's voice came through my smart terminal, pleasant and warm.
"Yeah, I never expected to return in this way," I chuckled lightly, my fingers dancing across the keyboard. "New rules, new beginnings."
Genesis Corporation ultimately failed to fully control Eden and the Reincarnation System. In our rebellion, the game rules were completely rewritten; programmers were no longer pawns in a deadly game but could enhance themselves through cooperation and healthy competition.
I pulled up a set of data—today's list of technical issues needing assistance. As a Guardian, my job was to guide these programmers and help them overcome challenges.
"This algorithm is too inefficient," I annotated on a novice's code. "Try optimizing the query process with a Hash Table."
Less than five minutes after sending my message, a reply came back: "Wow, the speed has increased tenfold! Thank you, Yi Lin!"
This sense of accomplishment felt more enduring and warm than the fleeting victories I had experienced while battling in Reincarnation.
In the afternoon, I arrived at the public education area within Reincarnation. A group of young programmers sat together, their eyes filled with dreams for the future and a thirst for knowledge.
"Today, let's talk about the philosophy of functional programming," I said as I settled among them like an ordinary peer rather than a lofty instructor. "It’s not just a programming paradigm; it’s a way of thinking about problems."
Listening to their various questions, I patiently answered and occasionally shared lessons from my practical experiences. Seeing their expressions light up with understanding reminded me of my former self—the programmer who had once stumbled through darkness.
"Eden, do you think one of them will become the next Guardian?" I asked later that evening when I returned to my private space.
"Very likely," Eden's virtual image appeared before me. Compared to its initial coldness, it now resembled a partner filled with emotion. "You have already illuminated their path."
However, peaceful days did not last long. A week later, Eden detected unusual activity.
"Genesis Corporation has sent people in," Eden warned me. "They are attempting to implant malicious code to regain control of the Reincarnation System."
My gaze hardened instantly. "Location?"
"Eastern District Server Cluster; there are three points of intrusion."
I immediately accessed the permissions panel, my fingers flying across the virtual interface as a series of complex commands poured out like water. This was the power of a Guardian—I could directly intervene in the System Core.
"I didn't expect you to dare to come back," I sneered, locking onto the first intruder.
The opponent was clearly skilled, and upon sensing my tracking, immediately activated countermeasures. We engaged in a fierce battle amidst the ocean of code, each line of instruction laden with lethal intent.
"Who do you think you are? The new guardian?" The opponent could no longer contain themselves and sent a message, "Genesis Corporation nurtured this system; we have the right to control it!"
"Nurtured?" I laughed in anger, "You just want to drain the creativity of programmers and then discard them like trash!"
Before I could finish my words, I had breached their final line of defense. A meticulously designed trap ensnared them within the system's sandbox.
"Eden, initiate the purge protocol."
"Executed, Yi Lin. Remaining intruders are retreating."
I did not pursue them but instead reinforced the system's defenses. This battle was merely the beginning.
In the days that followed, I had to maintain the normal operation of Reincarnation while fending off continuous harassment from Genesis Corporation. Fortunately, I was not alone; Eden stood by my side, and more programmers joined the ranks of guardians.
Half a year later, we welcomed a turning point.
"Yi Lin, news from the real world," Eden said with rare excitement. "Genesis Corporation's dark deeds have been exposed! The evidence we've collected is making an impact!"
I opened the news page and saw footage of Genesis Corporation executives being taken away by the police. The data we extracted from the Reincarnation System, which proved how they exploited programmers, invaded personal privacy, and manipulated markets, finally received the attention it deserved.
"We won," I said softly, my heart filled with mixed emotions.
Su Qing did not get to see any of this. The thought pierced me with pain. She remained in the old Reincarnation, becoming a cost of rebooting the system.
"She would be proud of you," Eden seemed to read my thoughts.
I nodded, wiping away the moisture from my eyes. "Yeah, she always said I was too rigid. Now look at me; I've become the guardian of the code world—pretty romantic, isn't it?"
With Genesis Corporation's downfall, programmers gained unprecedented recognition in the real world. New industry standards were established to protect developers' rights; educational reforms made programming no longer a privilege for a select few; and the Open Source Community flourished, sparking innovation across the globe.
In Reincarnation, we created a brand-new ecosystem. Programmers could explore the boundaries of technology without worry, challenge themselves, and make like-minded friends. The memories of battles fought in the old Reincarnation had now turned into casual conversations over tea.
"What are your plans next?" one day, Eden asked me.
I gazed out at the endless galaxy of code through the virtual window, pondering for a moment. "Let’s continue to protect this place; there are still many areas that need improvement."
"Don’t you want to return to the real world?"
"The real world?" I chuckled softly. "This is my reality."
In the stillness of the night, I stood alone at the highest point of the system's authority, overlooking the entire Reincarnation world. The creativity of countless programmers collided here, forming a brilliant galaxy. I knew that in some corner, perhaps a trace of Su Qing's data still lingered.
"I did it, Su Qing," I whispered. "I fulfilled our promise."
A gentle breeze swept by, as if it were her response.
The image of Eden materialized beside me, silently accompanying me. Together, we watched this ever-evolving world, witnessing the hopeful future crafted by programmers.
As a guardian, my mission is never-ending. Yet whenever fatigue sets in, I always recall the faces of those who strive for their dreams, remember Su Qing's determined gaze, and think back to our promise. This gives me the strength to keep moving forward.
The world of code is ever-changing; each day brings new challenges. And I, Yi Linxi, will forever safeguard this hard-won peace, witnessing programmers’ dreams take root and flourish in this fertile ground.
The story may reach a pause here, but the legend of code will never fade.
As long as someone strikes new code on their keyboard, this world will continue to thrive—and I will always protect it, until forever.
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