Overturned Tower

Today's emperor can easily charge with two heavy machine guns, which has basically reached the limit of physical strength that humans can possess.

But the godfather was right in front of him, but he didn't dare to step forward.

It's not because he's afraid of his own life or death, but because he's afraid that Bingshui will be killed because of his rage.

The news of Bingshui's assassination completely terrified the emperor... He didn't know what the godfather's trump card was for daring to appear in front of him. Kidnapped.

The emperor didn't dare to make a move at all, and he didn't even dare to show hostility in front of the godfather.

"Speaking of which, I don't think I've seen your wife on the news. She's not at home...is she out?"

The godfather turned around slowly: "Or, did something happen to her?"

"...she's dead."

The emperor clenched his hands into fists, stood still on the spot and said in a deep voice, "She died more than ten years ago.

"Die was traveling in the middle of the night and got into a shootout with two gangs of scum from downtown.

"In those days, the reputation of the lower city was not so vicious. The night in the upper city was not so dangerous, neither the veil of ignorance nor the eternal reincarnation. There were no gangs, and all the uncoded people still fought on their own... Instead, the mercenaries have gathered together to form an organization. The ones who killed my wife were the two mercenary regiments that I had already wiped out."

"What a surprise."

The godfather shrugged. "I've never heard of it—people even thought your wife was alive, just in a low-key way. Anonymous."

"Because I don't want people to know that my wife was killed."

The emperor said calmly: "I have tortured those mercenaries a long time ago. They don't remember that they killed such a woman. Only a few of them still have the memory, but they are sure that they never took revenge on me.

"But I know people don't think that way. They're fantasizing about bigger stories where someone's taking revenge on my family for some stupid thing I did.

"If people really believed stories like that, there would be constraints on the righteousness of heroes.

"Although we heroes are all professionals, we act for money and fame...professional heroes. But the moment anyone becomes a hero, he must be selfless, shining, and selfless.

"If people are afraid of retaliation and dare not act, that is cutting off the root of good deeds."

"So you...would rather swallow this pain yourself than tell anyone about it? You even pretended that your wife was still alive...Even this photo is not a portrait, but a recent synthetic photo. "

"Because I also occasionally have some network shows that need to be filmed at home."

The emperor said slowly: "I don't mind my address being leaked out. But if people judge from the details that my wife has died long ago...whether it's illness or death, it will cause the role of 'emperor' to be destroyed. The image is shaken."

"So although you have a high income, you have never found a servant or housekeeper... Your wife has passed away for so long, and there is no rebirth."

The godfather sighed: "It's all about worrying that the truth of that incident will be exposed, isn't it?"

"...At first, I didn't think too much about it."

The emperor's voice was low and distressed: "I just thought that people should not be afraid of the way of 'heroes'.

"But later I realized that I dug a hole for myself. A hole that is difficult to fill."

This man whose status is equivalent to the "Chairman" in the lower city, and whose standpoint is completely opposite to his own... for some reason, he can make the emperor confide his heart in a rare way.

After personally contacting the godfather, the emperor always had a strange feeling... Although the man in front of him seemed to be indulging in darkness, he was not a bad person.

There seemed to be light shining on his body-it was a temperament that followed morality.

The emperor had seen such qualities in countless young men who had just become heroes, but they were quickly exhausted and extinguished.But in the Godfather, this kind of temperament is so strong... It is almost no worse than Ultramarine, maybe even stronger.

The emperor believed in his instinct when meeting people, and the number of people he came into contact with on a daily basis could not be counted by investigation, and could only rely on instinct... Fortunately, it rarely made mistakes.

It is precisely because the godfather is a villain in his position and a righteous man in his heart—and at the same time he is an irresistible and powerful enemy that the emperor dared not attack or provoke, it is possible for him to say so many words when they first met .

"You did the right thing, Monsieur Emperor."

The godfather said gently: "It's all the same as when you founded the Hero Club... because the elf directors basically don't care about anything, the human directors dare not act too much, and the other executives of the head office don't care about everything. Centered on profit and merit, only you heroes have power without restraint.

"That's why you opened the Hero Club with five of your friends back then, hoping to take care of injustice... This is the original intention of the Hero Club."

"I still have no regrets."

replied the emperor.

He wasn't surprised that his godfather would know about such things, since he mentioned it in his memoirs.

"Even those heroes have fallen?"

"That doesn't matter," the emperor said frankly without any remorse after swallowing the harsh words, "I think my path is correct.

"It's about getting people excited when they do good things... thinking that their actions are good and rewarded handsomely. That way, there will be more and more heroes.

"You can't believe in the kindness that bursts out from the depths of your heart. It's just a very small, momentary spark. It is to establish a perfect system so that people who do good things can get rich rewards—whether he is a really good person or not." . As long as he is willing to continue to do good things is enough."

Even if it is working with villains who steal the world and deceive the world, the emperor can bear it.

If he did not reveal his true nature until his death, perhaps the emperor could help him conceal the truth after his death.

"The profession of 'hero' must not be kept pure. In that case, the standard will only become stricter and the circle will become smaller and smaller. It will only make people point fingers at good deeds, rate heroes' achievements, and comment. ..."

The emperor said in a deep voice: "Some people think that a hero should be a title of honor.

"And I think it should be a career—a good job worth spending the rest of your life in.

"That's why I implemented the professional hero system."

He looked at the godfather and asked back: "Interested in coming uptown and becoming a 'hero', Mr. Godfather?

"If it were you, maybe you could become the No.1 hero belonging to the 'uncoded', and change the living conditions of the uncoded...maybe."

Chapter 77 I am the hero

"hero?"

Hearing the emperor's words, the godfather just sneered: "There is no need for that."

"……why?"

The emperor could tell that it was not a malicious ridicule.

The Godfather doesn't see the existence of "hero" as the director's dog like everyone else in downtown.

He didn't answer the emperor's words immediately, but just found a place to sit down.

As if he was the master, the godfather pointed to the sofa opposite: "Sit down, Emperor.

"I've said it all, we're going to talk for a long time...don't be so reserved. You're already an old man, so don't get tired."

"Are you mocking me, Godfather?"

The emperor sat opposite the godfather, holding his knees with both hands.This old penguin is sitting upright like a stone lion.

Seeing the emperor finally complied with his words and sat opposite him, the corners of the godfather's mouth raised slightly, he raised his legs and leaned comfortably on the soft sofa behind him.

"It was you who mocked me first, Emperor."

The godfather tilted his head, his tone was flat: "How do you know... I'm not a hero now?"

These words made the emperor stuck in an instant.

For a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

But the godfather still said to himself: "I am the hero of the downtown area, the hero of the uncoded. But I am not just their hero... I am the hero of all those who desire 'fairness'. Whether he is Uptown or Downtown, coded or uncoded, good or evil, human or elf.

"On the contrary, you 'heroes'. Of course, I also know... Since you can become heroes, your heart must be clean, your motives must be sacred, and your ideas must be selfless.

"I won't talk about meaningless degeneration or corruption. Everyone wants to live a good life, why should the hero suffer and live a hard life? Just because of the meaningless cleanliness in people's hearts?

"They regard heroes as icons and gods, and even the slightest mistake will be infinitely magnified. Even if the hero has nothing wrong, just because they are not good enough, they will be criticized by public opinion..."

Speaking of this, the godfather sneered again: "You call that a hero? I call this a god.

"Mortals cannot become gods, Mr. Emperor. No one can satisfy everyone, and no one can always be right."

Hearing the godfather's words, the emperor fell silent.

Because he couldn't refute the godfather for a while.

He was ready for the godfather to use extreme theories to sophistry.

But the emperor did not expect that what the godfather said was an upright theory, an undeniable fact.That is indeed the conclusion that the emperor came to after thinking for a long time...

The emperor could not deny the words of the godfather against his own conscience.

"I think I understand something, Mr. Emperor. You may have misunderstood my 'family'."

The godfather said in a gentle manner.

He had the air of a scholar rather than the king of the Lower Town, the chieftain of a vicious mob.

"I didn't intend to gather those murderers. It's just that those who followed me in the first wave happened to have some blood on their hands."

"That is to say," the emperor realized the meaning of the godfather's words, "you want to recruit me instead?"

He even wanted to laugh for a moment.

When he recruited the godfather, the godfather also wanted to recruit him.

What is this, a hero cherishes a hero?

But I have to say that the emperor is still a little happy to be recognized by such an outstanding young man as the godfather.

"Of course you can if you want to, but now is not the time."

The godfather said slowly: "Because I haven't shown my vision and ability. If you decide to follow me at this time, I dare not accept it. Because at this stage, I have not yet attracted talents like you." ability……"

"What exactly do you want to do?"

"Didn't I say it?"

The godfather asked back: "I want to give people justice."

"……are you serious?"

The emperor was immediately moved.

Only an old man like him can realize what crazy words the godfather is talking about.

"Unfair" is the cornerstone of this world.

Leaving aside personal talent and family background...even people who are full of desires may not be able to awaken spiritual powers; true good people may not be able to obtain the power of holy orders.Everyone is born with different soul relatives, the degree of strength of soul relatives is not the same, even specific to the same soul relative, positive and negative soul relative characteristics are not the same.

Even the same person, born on Happy Island and Sogo Island, may have completely different fates.There are also those born without a code, who have not committed any crimes, and are deprived of all the rights a person can have just because they were born in the downtown area. Even if they are killed, it is not considered "killing".

Not to mention, there are also immortal species such as elves and dragons.A long-lived species that can live for at least 1000 years...the lifespan is more than fifteen times that of humans.The life expectancy gap between humans and dogs is even greater.

When he was young, he did say a few words in dissatisfaction because of this.But it's just babbling.

When he gets older... or in other words, when he himself becomes the person on the top of the "unfair scale", there will be less resentment.

Trying to eradicate "injustice" is basically tantamount to overturning the entire world.

"...do you want to start a war?"

"I prefer to call it 'change.'"

The godfather spread out his hands and showed a gentle smile: "In fact, the great change sweeping the entire world is approaching and approaching.

"Uptown is dying. They have to downsize... They want a war too. A pointless war that drains people's blood and reduces their numbers. And all I'm going to do is give this The inevitable war only adds meaning.

"Do you think the directors will oppose me? No, they will only acquiesce in my existence. On the contrary, you people, who are short-sighted but not short-sighted enough, smart and not smart enough, will stop me."

"……what are you talking about?"

"Go ask your daughter, Mr. Emperor. You have been left too far behind by your daughter...you are old."

The godfather crossed his fingers, placed it in front of him, squinted his eyes and smiled: "Since you are old, you should step back. Today, the world is still a huge jungle, and the human heart and watch shell still retain the nature of animals, which is fragile. Those who will be hunted more ferociously."

"By a... bird?"

The emperor's eyes turned to the godfather's kinship characteristics.

Although it is only an emperor penguin, the penguin is obviously higher and more ferocious than the song robin.

"Being human. Human beings are the most ferocious beasts."

The godfather replied slowly: "I teach them to be human, not to make them 'civilized' and put away their minions. I want them to be more 'beasts' than animals...to learn to use tools and to open up people's wisdom.

"Learn to use the most despicable skills, unite and fight against the natural power of heaven. Instead of being like beasts, only fleeing and dying.

"I'm not like your heroes, who like to play false goodwill in front of those humble people.

"They only need to obey me, and those who become my stumbling blocks will be destroyed by me. And I will give my followers fairness, the peace of mind they pursue, and the ability to fulfill their obsessions. I will give them the pursuit of detachment The possibility of your own destiny.

"—What I give them is hope."