Chloe first sorted out the situation.

The type of Maze that echoes history records the great catastrophes that occurred in the history of the Stars Continent.

The items that can generally open such a historical echo Maze also hold significant meaning during the great catastrophes.

In other words…

During the periods where the historical echoes are found, there also exists this stone tablet.

So his goal was very clear.

To grow as quickly as possible, then use the power of major forces to search for that stone tablet.

It's just that…

He glanced at his small arms and legs and fell into deep thought.

Why did he become a child again?

Is it about putting a small horse to pull a big carriage every day?

Chloe sighed and prepared to first leave the slum where he was staying.

Staying here only increases the danger.

Chloe took some time to understand his surroundings.

This was a town several kilometers outside the capital of the Ensar Empire.

This place was rich in agricultural and sideline products, considered a granary base for the Ensar Empire's capital.

He found a clean stream and washed his face.

Looking at his thin and cute self, he nodded.

This is indeed my appearance.

He inquired with Abigail.

Abigail told him that his reincarnated self was essentially consistent with his past self.

The precondition for reincarnation to take effect is the synchronization of the original information with the reincarnated body.

As for what "information" means, Abigail took a long time to explain.

Chloe summarized it roughly into this meaning—

Consider the world itself as a "virtual online game."

Then the people living in the world are "NPCs."

The foundation of NPCs and even various scenes is the lower-level code that created the "virtual online game."

That is, "world" = "accumulated layers of virtual online game lower-level code."

But even code can still be subdivided.

Ultimately divided into the most basic 0 and 1.

These 0 and 1 are information.

Chloe himself is equivalent to a piece of information, a special code composed of a great deal of 0s and 1s.

The essence of reincarnation is to recreate new code.

So every reincarnation is equivalent to oneself, there is no so-called "second person."

Of course.

This also nicely explains why Lilith and Walnut are one entity.

Lilith is the Red Moon Goddess.

Walnut is also the Red Moon Goddess.

Because their "lower-level code" is completely identical.

Looking at the reflection of himself in the water that resembled his childhood appearance, Chloe immediately confirmed that he had replaced himself during the historical echo period.

Coupled with the inscription left by Jian on the tablet…

So, during this period, could Jian still be alive?

Chloe's eyes flickered.

Although he didn't know her current situation, he chose to "believe first."

The most urgent thing now is to enhance his strength, as relying solely on such scarce resources for development is truly too slow.

Therefore, he planned to try a different method.

…

Location: Outside the Capital of the Ensar Empire

Chloe, who had traveled a long distance to arrive here, set his sights on the passing vehicles.

He spent some time carefully observing the carriages and quickly locked onto a target.

A carriage passed in front of him and stopped at the entrance of a hotel.

Chloe observed and quickly determined that the owner of the carriage was a suitable target.

Relying on his charming and adorable appearance, he mixed into an Adventurer group and followed them to the capital.

Mingling with the Adventurer's Guild made it easy to hear many rumors in this city.

For example, the youngest of the Marquis Meifei Family had died prematurely, and the Marquis and Marchioness were heartbroken.

For example, there was news circulating among the servants of the Marquis Family that the Marchioness had some mental issues because she couldn't accept the child's death.

And for example… the deceased child had a hair color similar to his own.

Upon thinking of this.

Chloe set up a plan.

…

Location: Elisfe Hotel

After attending a banquet that was hard to refuse, Marquis Meifei prepared to leave with his wife.

But before getting in the carriage, the Marchioness noticed that striking hair color.

She froze in place.

The Marchioness's action quickly attracted the attention of Marquis Meifei.

He turned his head to look at the small figure and said softly:

"Madam, that is not our child."

"I know." The Marchioness said despondently, "That child has already gone to heaven."

"..."

Marquis Meifei knew very well that his wife couldn't forget that past.

He sighed and said:

"I do not mind if you want to adopt a child, but I hope you do not transfer your emotions to the adopted child, as it may hurt you more deeply, and it may hurt the child."

But the Marchioness's gaze stayed on that child, unable to look away for a long time:

"But isn't he very cute?"

The Marquis sighed and said no more.

He walked over to the boy, bent down, and asked:

"Child, are you alone right now? Do you want to come with us?"

Chloe looked up at the Marquis without speaking, but when the Marquis extended his hand, she cautiously took it.

The young Chloe was very adorable.

But more than Chloe's cuteness, what was more powerful was Chloe knowing he was cute and using it as a weapon.

He was brought back to Marquis Meifei's house.

Along the way, the Marchioness talked to Chloe about the family's situation.

Marquis Meifei's family was prominent, with an Imperial Consort in the previous generation.

It was said that the Meifei Family had half-elf lineage, their appearance was extraordinary.

One look at Marquis Meifei's features told you he was a handsome man in his youth.

The Marchioness also appeared gentle and elegant.

But perhaps due to the fresh pain of losing her child, her spirit was almost withered.

Though he had used a small technique to draw the Marchioness's attention, he bore no malice towards her.

Seeing the Marchioness gingerly holding his hand, he responded a bit emotionally as well.

For instance, examining the Marquis Family with curious eyes.

For instance, gripping the Marchioness's fingers with his small hands.

Then, visibly.

A delighted expression appeared on the Marchioness's face.

The two of them told Chloe about some situations at home.

Eldest daughter Lumi was sent to receive a secret inheritance due to the strong Elf Blood.

Eldest son Harut was mature for his age, and is currently receiving education as an heir.

Second daughter Kasha is about the same age as Chloe.

...

"I'm back, children."

The Marchioness opened the door.

A girl, about five or six years old, dashed forward:

"Mommy."

"Kasha, don't run around in the living room."

On the sofa, a boy just over twelve years old closed his book, likely the eldest son Harut.

He got up and said:

"If you had told us earlier, we would have come down to greet you."

The Marchioness smiles and says:

"Haha, I snuck in on purpose to surprise you."

Harut glanced behind his mother.

He vaguely saw the figure of a child.

The Marchioness patted Chloe on the shoulder, whispering:

"Come, greet the children."

Kasha peeked and said:

"Huh? Mommy, who is he?"

Harut also asked curiously:

"Mom, where did you pick this person up?"

"Harut!" The Marchioness, feeling her eldest son was a bit rude, puts her hands on her hips and says, "Manners, manners!"

Harut scratched his cheek, saying awkwardly:

"But he's so skinny, probably hasn't been eating well."

Actually, he felt embarrassed to reveal the truth.

The worn clothes and thin body, it seemed his mother brought back a street child.

He knew his mother's kindness, and she often helped the orphanage.

But directly bringing a child home was a first.

"Harut, Kasha, from now on, this child is your brother."

The two who were clueless a second ago suddenly had sharp expressions.

The Marchioness stroked their heads and said:

"He is Chloe, you must get along well from now on, we are a family from today."

Younger Kasha froze on the spot.

A moment later.

She burst into tears, running out of the room.

Harut's expression was not great either, but he soon managed to control his emotions.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

The Marchioness said helplessly:

"They are just not used to it yet."

Chloe was quite at ease.

A stranger joining a new family, it's normal for the children at home to have feelings.

Especially the just-run-away Kasha.

She was a twin to the youngest who had passed away in the Marquis Family.

So her emotions were particularly fragile.

...

The chaotic life in the Marquis Family lasted for about half a year.

During this time, Chloe never met the eldest daughter of Marquis Meifei Family.

He could see that the eldest son Harut did not like him.

But he didn't intentionally target Chloe, instead choosing not to interact with him voluntarily.

This was perhaps a bit excessive for a child, but just right for Chloe.

Without someone bothering to agitate him, Chloe would want to thank him.

Of course.

The second daughter Kasha's actions were somewhat extreme.

"He's not my brother at all."

"I only have one brother."

"I hate him!"

The little girl frantically shed tears.

From the first day, she was like this.

But perhaps sensing that Chloe didn't care, Kasha got even angrier.

Once she even charged in front of Chloe and said:

"You will never replace Rooney."

Rooney was the name of the boy who had died young in the Marquis Family.

Seeing her angry to the point of shaking, Chloe spread his hands and said:

"I don't want to replace your brother either, I am just Chloe."

Then Kasha cried even more sadly.

That day, it began to snow heavily in Morris City, the capital of Ensar.

Kasha ran to the snowy garden to make snowmen.

Then, in the midst of making them, she sat dumbfoundedly on a chair.

Chloe looked down from the rooftop.

Kasha made more than one.

The largest two snowmen, one wore a hat, the other a lady's scarf, clearly representing the Duke and Duchess.

Surrounding them were four children.

One dressed in a way he hadn't seen before, should be the long-absent eldest daughter Lumi.

Beside Lumi was the eldest son Harut, as Marquis Family had only him wearing glasses.

The remaining two snowmen nestled together…

It should be Kasha and her brother Rooney.

Chloe smiled.

"Truly a little child."

He could understand Kasha's distress.

After all, the feeling of having love taken away wasn't pleasant.

Children are sensitive to these matters.

Not to mention she felt like she was a substitute for her brother.

"Staying outside longer, she might catch a cold again."

Chloe got up, planning to bring Kasha inside.

But when he walked to the snowmen, he was surprised.

Because in the corner of the six snowmen, he saw a tiny snowman, about the size of two fists, placed in an opening.

"Huh?"

"Get out!"

Kasha grabbed some snow and flung it at him.

"You dare build but not dare let me see it?"

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