Hao Ren showed Tannagost to the First Born (it's now named Zom), and presented to him the holographic images drawn from the various probes orbiting the planet to the station's mainframe.
The cycle of life had restarted on this desolate , and the new ecosystem now started to grow on the remains of a First Born. Yet the ecosystem was still a fragile thing, and simple planet life and microorganisms were not enough to create a prosperous world. Tannagost needed a vigorous ecosystem to recover from the destruction wrought by the apocalypse, and the Zomnites needed a new planet to call home.
"This planet is definitely suitable." Hao Ren took a salesperson style as he tried to pitch the positive points of Tannagost. "While this world's gold content makes it slightly different than other planets, it is still a habitable planet, and at the very least the last ecosystem functioned pretty well here. You can restart the life cycle here and the remains of the First Born and its properties can be used as the initial reagent. I can provide you supplies of lifeblood, although they are not plenty."
Zom seemed to be stunned as it heared Hao Ren's suggestion, before it could reply Lily prodded Hao Ren on the shoulder. "Mr Landlord, are you serious? Can two ecosystems co-exist just like that? Seems like Tannagost already have their own lifeforms... i remember this is called foreign species invasion."
Hao Ren pondered for a bit before going, "But the First Born's job is to create ecosystems, if it is he one doing it it won't be an invasion no?"
Zom then spoke. "This... is a good idea."
"Right?" Hao Ren smiled. "You can move the Zomnite ecosystem on to Tannagost..."
Zom did not wait for Hao Ren to finish before interrupting. "No, we cannot do that right away. This will ruin the planet's current balance. I need to recalculate, and perhaps I can make Zom's ecosystem to co-exist with the planet's current ecosystem... My siblings lifeform too need some adjustment. But all these are possible. This planet was once sowed by Mother, its life is of the same root as Zom's. My thanks, I'm much inspired now."
Hao Ren nodded as he took in the awe of the professionalism of the First Born, while it may act rather childish at times, its knowledge about the creation of ecosystems is unparalelled compared to a amateur like him. He too was surprised that the latter had so easily accepted his suggestion. He thought that the fall of the Goddess would have weighed on Zom's mind for a while longer, and that he will take centuries to recover from the shock; thus it's energetic reply came as a surprise.
Lily was on the same wavelength as Hao Ren, and as usual, she spoke what came to her mind. "Eh, you recovered fast. I really thought you'd be glum for a good while... afterall, your mother got blown... something bad happened to her."
Zom's tone was rather reserved. "This is the only thing that I'm good at. Mother had asked me to look after her garden. So I only know how to do that. And I think... if I'm able to make a beautiful new garden, She will definitely be very happy when she returns."
Hao Ren nodded before looking up towards the silent giant. "Muru, what do you thin? Any opinions?"
"That is its decision." the giant pointed towards the crystal prism. "Mother had gave them the power of creating an ecosystem. I shall not interfere with that. The Guardian Giants are merely observers and keepers of the ecosystems. We are not engineers."
Nangong Wuyue looked at the giant before turning her gaze towards the prism before bursting into a smile. Her tail rattled like a rattlesnake as it waved in the air. "That settles it then! The Zomnites will be reincarnated on Tannagost!"
"How long do you need to recreate the ecosystem? What else do you need?" Hao Ren looked at the prism as he asked. While the re-creation of the ecosystem on Tannagost was his idea, he had no actual clue how it worked, and so had to seek expert opinion.
"I am unable to affect anything in the real world." Zom said. "I need to find a suitable... new place.. and get some lifeblood to try and control them. This need a lot of preparation, but I'll let you know if I need anything."
Hao Ren nodded. "Ah is that so. Seems like you have a lot to relearn as well."
Zom was probably the only First Born in spirit form that had managed to maintain this form for a long period of time. For it to recreate the ecosystem without a body was an even more momental task. Hao Ren demurred for a moment before turning towards the giant. "Seems like Zom wishes to continue its task. Can I get your help for something?"
Muru gave Hao Ren a curious glance. "My help? What for?"
"Be Zom's assistant." Hao Ren looked straight into Muru's eyes. "Help it monitor the ecosystem's condition, record the rebirth process of the ecosystem, and to protect this place. As Zom is currently immobile, it will need all the help it could get."
Muru was dumbfounded, as his facial expression changed, so ever slightly. "This is just like..."
"Just like the times when the Goddess of Creation was around." Vivian, sharp as ever winked at Hao Ren and she turned to Muru with a smile. "The First Born are responsible for creating the ecosystem while the giants monitors and patrols the perimeter. Even if both First Borns and giants are now down to one each...you still perform your duties like the past, no?"
The giant stood up as his face tightened, as if trying to figure things out. He finally looked down at Hao Ren. "You are willing to trust me?"
"What do you even mean?"
"I'm still a prisoner." The giant pointed at the crystalline hall, a hint of self-depreciation in his tone. "I still possess some self-awareness."
"That will not matter." Hao Ren waved his hand off. "As long as you do not leave the surveillance area of CARS, I'm willing to trust you. Anyhow, you were doing this ten thousand years ago, and I'm just letting you go on with your original duty. Are you willing to do so?"
The giant's voice thundered across the room, full of vigor. "I shall definite see this through. The powers Mother have bestowed on me shall not go to waste!"
A historical plan for the recreation of the ecosystem was thus set into motion. Zom was to recreate the ecosystem on Tannagost while Muru serves as the gardener and guardian of the planet. These two ancient guardians have finally returned to their duties after ten millenias. While nothing was apparent on Muru's face, Hao Ren could fell the joy within the giant's heart. To be able to once again nurture his Mother's garden with the First Born, this was a duty that was is utmost meaningful to him.
And this too was something very important for Hao Ren : Two planets now have the chance at the continuation of life.
Tannagost was to be given life again from the remains of the First Born there alongside the ancient spirits from Zom. They would forge an incredible method of co-existance, and to welcome the new era of life. Hao Ren felt this was something out of a divine lithurgy.
The next agenda was Zom and Muru discussing on what to do with the recreation of the ecosystem. And Hao Ren realised that there was nothing for him to do for the moment and decided to head back. "You two plan things out first, I'll head back to the ship. If there's anything just call for me using the admin system. Everyone else, it's free time now, we might be staying here for a while."
Lil Pea saw her daddy was leaving and leapt from Rollie's head as she flapped her way towards Hao Ren's leg before climbing up her daddy's pants. Lily too decided to join in. "Eh Mr Landlord, I'll tag along~~"
Hao Ren look back at her, "You're not studying the crystals here?"
Lily rolled her eyes. "You won't allow me to cut a piece of it anyway. What you want me to do? Stare at it and salivate?"
Hao Ren then led Lily and Lil Pea back to the Petrachelys. The frigate was parked at the research station's first dock. The MDT was in the ship monitoring the ship's mainframe status. As Hao Ren stepped into the bridge, he saw the central holographic display was showing data from the mainframe, but the parameters were different from the past.
A huge amount of mojibakes-like items floated around one of the inspection windows as the system was trying to recode the mojibakes.
Hao Ren placed Lil Pea on the seat handle as he sat on the captain's chair. "Nolan, how do you feel?"
Nolan's form immediately appeared on the main window. "I just woke... but what happened?!"
This time around, she did not manage to keep her usual composure.