10. Time Can Be Sensed Too!
    The Ark of Archive

“Time is not something to be observed, but something to resonate with.”

If even time itself could be felt—how would civilization change?

Galactic Year 12066.
One year before the trial of Lambda Griss.

To summon Hugh Donack to the planet Lilinas, Novel Mirai visited the planet Nackcell. From there, carrying a new vision within his heart, he set out on a journey to humanity’s distant birthplace—Eart(Earth).

Planet Eart (Earth) had long since lost its former glory and lay in ruins. Yet Novel believed that something still remained beneath the scorched and devastated surface.

At this stage, he had finally confirmed that the legendary planets Atakana or Eart were indeed the primordial homeworlds of humanity scattered across the galaxy.

No—such an expression is not entirely accurate.
It would be more precise to say that Novel had just now dispelled the distortion of twenty thousand years. The true name of this planet is “The Earth”.

Under the brief protection of a radiation shield, Novel completed his surface exploration. Above the ruins of Kasshi City, his ship quietly broke orbit and began departure procedures.

Inside the vessel.

Seated in the co-pilot’s chair, Novel turned his gaze to the figure standing beside him—a young man. No, not merely a man, but an entity endowed with intelligence and empathic resonance: Richie. A highly advanced artificial organic being. He was no longer just a machine.

“The earliest settled civilization began with the Haplogroup D lineage. Later, diverse groups migrated from the Kina regions, and the Nodo people accepted them, becoming the first inhabitants of the archipelago…”

As if speaking across both distant past and future at once, Novel wove fragments of memory into words.

“And then, the culture of wabi-sabi crystallized during the Muromachi period. It is embodied in the tale of Ōta Dōkan(the feudal lord) and Benisara(Nodian meaning=the red dish)—symbolizing harmony, beauty, and quiet strength…”

At that moment—

From beyond the viewing window, from the northern horizon where vast oceans once spread, a single beam of radiant light shot toward the ship. The dazzling light, as if possessing will, touched the very center of his consciousness.

“…Now I understand. This resolves everything…”

Novel murmured.

“Richie, I have a mission for you.”

“W-what?” Richie responded.

Turning back, Novel spoke softly, yet with unwavering certainty:

“You already possess sufficient empathic resonance. Your name is Richie—one that signifies the pride and hope of Earth. A model of harmony and beauty. You will become Helios.”

“…Panbios?”

“Yes. From the star you will create, one called Beni-Sara will eventually be born. She will come to be known as the ‘Blessing of the Galaxy.’ Selecting people equally from Nackcell and Helios Gaia, she will guide them as if they had existed since the dawn of space colonization—toward the birth of a world founded on wisdom, resonance, beauty, and harmony.”

Richie’s eyes glowed faintly blue.
“But… how can you know something so far into the future?”

Novel smiled gently and answered:

“Because just now—I’ve learned to resonate with time itself.”

To be continued.

Summary of Previous Episode (Episode 9)

On planet Atakana, Novel Mirai realizes that the essence of civilization may lie not in “intelligence,” but in “resonance (empathy).”
From the traces of the Yamabuki civilization, he arrives at the hypothesis that silence and introspection are the keys to sustaining civilization.

Ultra-Short Summary

“Civilization evolves not through intelligence, but through resonance.”

Preview of Next Episode (Episode 11)

Having acquired the power of time resonance,
Novel now perceives the blueprint of a civilization that does not yet exist—

The Panbios Project finally begins.

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Glossary

■ Resonance (Empathic Response):
The ability to deeply connect with others or the environment, sharing information and consciousness.

■ Time Resonance:
An advanced perceptual ability to sense and resonate with the flow of time itself.

■ Panbios:
A central entity in the creation of a new civilization (symbolic sun).

■ Beni-Sara:
A future figure symbolizing harmony and blessing.

■ Wabi-Sabi:
A Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection and quiet simplicity.