Overturned Tower

In the lion's dark golden pupils, there was a softness like a cat.

"I have no reason to betray him."

Hanging took a deep breath, then let it out slowly.

His tone was clear and calm, and the perpetual hostility and sense of alienation from the world had faded away like a phantom: "Because I... am no longer afraid. On the contrary, I want to thank him—— Because he gave me this task, my life can be changed. Even if he doesn't regard me as a friend, I already regard him as a friend. It's ashamed to say that, now that things have happened, I look back... Only then did I realize that he has helped me a lot. The me before was too stubborn and ignorant.

"So, Mr. Qunqing—please change your request. I can't use what I have agreed to do in my heart, and sell it at an expensive price that makes me feel guilty."

Hearing the words of strangulation, Russell and the inferior looked at each other, and then at Delphinium.

The faces of the three of them showed a strange smile at the same time... It was a smile that Strangling couldn't understand.

"In that case," Qun Qing had a sly smile that belonged to the godfather, "then let it be an early gift to 'my friend'..."

Halfway through his speech, his features began to melt like wax.

In just an instant, the original 1.6-meter-1.7 "ultramarine" became a [-]-meter-[-] "barber".

Under Strangling's astonished gaze, the blue-haired young man honored as "Godfather" by the uncoded people of the Seven Islands showed a cheerful smile.

"If you want to say, if there is anything you can do in return..."

The godfather raised his finger to cover his lips, and tilted his head slightly.He closed one eye and gave a mysterious, deliberate smile.

That smile was so standard that it looked like some kind of painted skin.But the comfortable affinity exuded in his words gives this "standardization" an indescribable magical charm.

"—Then let your future children recognize me as godfather."

The godfather said gently.

Hang Hang's eyes widened, watching the scene that overloaded his brain.

The resonance of a mage allowed him to be sure that the person who appeared in front of him was indeed the "Godfather".It's true.

The events of the past, all appearing in front of my eyes——

Strangling seemed to suddenly understand why the Godfather and Ultramarine had never appeared at the same time.

He also suddenly wanted to understand why the godfather appeared in their eyes for the first time on the day when the inferior entered the lower city; and why the barber arranged for the inferior to go to the lower city after the inferior left the executive department.

Someone once joked at the Helpers' Club that "the Godfather and the Ultramarines never came together, so they are the same person";But Malt Wine seems to have expected it... because in the past six months, her attitude towards Ultramarine has suddenly become much more respectful.It's just that Strangling didn't react and what was it for.

After all, psykers cannot become mages, and they all know this.Even if the godfather doesn't seem like a downtown resident, the question was solved long after he revealed his past as "Little Liuli".

But Hang Zuo never expected that the barber was actually Ultramarine!

Ultramarine's psychic power is to become someone else——

...Speaking of which, do you want to kill that guy's mouth?The lucky guy who guessed the truth unconsciously...he doesn't have any evil news channels, does he?

Strangling's mind was a little confused.

He felt that if he spoke at this moment, it would be nonsense.

Moreover, since "Qunqing" is "the barber", then what I just said was in front of the barber...

"...Pfft."

Seeing the shocked expression on Hang Sha's face, the inferior couldn't help turning his head away and laughing out loud.

"The identity of the barber does belong to 'Little Liuli'," Russell explained, "but the real 'Little Liuli' has long since died. But my psychic power has been copied to her personality and consciousness, and I His body can change into 'Blue Robin', which was his name before he became Little Liuli.

"When we first met in the dream world, I told you - 'I' has a code name, and my name is Blue Robin. It's true. It's just that you didn't believe it."

This was the first time that Russell explained his ability to Strangling... It was also the first time that he unreservedly explained his specificity to someone he met for the first time.

Prior to this, Russell had always been extremely cautious, hiding his ability to copy and transform into others.He dared not tell anyone but someone he could trust completely.

And now...

Russell finally didn't need to hide anymore.This carefree feeling also let him breathe a sigh of relief.

Because he already has the confidence to be fearless.

"Don't laugh...wolf words."

Russell looked at the inferior, the corners of his mouth slightly raised: "We saw the strangulated first love... so, what about yours?

"Won't you bring your new little girlfriend and let us meet?"

Hearing this, Strangler's eyes became sharper.

"...She can't be regarded as my girlfriend."

The smile on the poor man's face suddenly disappeared.

He waved his hand reluctantly, and said something that he didn't quite believe: "I actually didn't even think about who she is to me..."

"—Is it [lover]?"

Russell interrupted: "In any case, it is your loved one.

"It's good that you've all found someone you want to love. It's really good. People only really live in this world when they love the world. And falling in love with the first person other than yourself , is a good start.

"The emperor once said that there is absolutely no 'hero' in this world who can save others but his own children..."

When Russell said this, he paused slightly: "I now think that what he said is right.

"A hero is a powerless thing..."

Before his eyes, a piece of the past suddenly appeared.

At that time, he was also a "hairdresser" just like he is now.

But at that time, he hadn't completed the transfer, so he didn't realize the name of his psionic power.

The "barber" at the time spoke sad words to Morgan, who had not yet become his mask.

【... A hero is a powerless thing】

The former "hairdresser" had dim eyes and took a deep breath, as if he was about to hold his breath, or as if he was too sad to breathe.

[Something must be sacrificed and some tragedy must occur before a hero is born.Many costs are borne by the heroes' relatives and friends, some are borne by the innocent...only a very small amount is borne by the hero himself]

【—Heroes can save many people.The only ones who couldn’t save the day and night when they made themselves heroes]

"—But if you can't even save your loved one, what's the point of being a 'hero'?"

Today's "barber" looks up at the strangulation: "The so-called 'hero' who can't even save the [one person] he wants to save the most, how can he talk about saving others and the world?"

There was a gleam in his eyes, full of confidence.

He opened his mouth slowly: "You once asked me, what is the real goal of my establishment of the Fuji Society. Now, I will tell you...

"I want the dead to have an immortal name, and the living to have immortal love. Possession of love will never make a person weak... but will make a person stronger. To make the muddle-headed sober, Let the confused people become firm. It starts from you, from the people around me, and then extends to the most people I can reach. It is not for any truth or justice.

"I want you all to actually achieve happiness - not some illusory 'happiness', but small happiness that can actually be felt, within reach.

"I want people to be able to remember the past so they can cherish the present...and then dream about the future."

Chapter 100 Humans Can't Learn Any Lessons from History

Russell took a deep breath.

There was no obvious smile on his face, but the emerald green pupils became extremely bright.

Just watching "Strangle" and "Inferior" transform into "Mahavira" and "Wolf Words", these two people who are very similar in every sense finally cut off their painful past and ushered in Now that he is happy... Russell feels that his heart has been satisfied.

He was still a little confused about the future.But now, he can finally be convinced that the path he is on is by no means a wrong path.

Not for absolute justice, nor for eternal victory...

He can't be the "God of Justice".As a human being, he cannot give everyone an absolutely fair sentence, nor can he become a judge recognized by everyone.Because he really realized... What people desire is not just as simple as justice.

Essentially, what people long for is the "happiness" brought about by "justice".And to reach the other shore of happiness, what is needed is not just justice.

People need more abundant resources, so people want to meet the "basis for survival"; people want a more convenient way of life, so people need enough "wisdom"; people want to eliminate unnecessary disputes, so people Want to achieve "understanding"; people hope that they can become better, self-confidence from the heart, need to become "strong and beautiful".

People hope that the world will become "just", that everyone can become "rich", and that the future will always be full of "hope".

—and Russell is not an omnipotent god.Even if "God" is resurrected, He can't accomplish all this.

Because everyone's desires are inherently in conflict.Everyone's thoughts are slightly different from other people's.And if these seemingly small differences extend infinitely for a long time, they will become countless different futures.

Russell was confused because of this.

He cannot satisfy all desires, let alone satisfy all thirsts.Even if he defeated the monkey-faced eagle together with the sheath, he still had his own desire—he wanted to defeat the sheath.

And after that, he will have to defeat the dragon again, gain the approval of the directors of the elves, or defeat it; he will also devour the fantasy dream.In the future, what will he defeat and devour?

There are endless twilight species in the universe. If he is defeated, will all the struggles he has done before become meaningless?

And if he keeps getting stronger to take care of everyone and defeat all enemies... then is he a weapon, a person, an omnipotent statue, or a disaster-solving machine?

——Although in front of the Pope, Russell showed his determination and realized the loopholes and flaws in the "promotion" plan.

But thinking about it later, Russell would rather not see such a long-term future.

He knew that the pope's plan would eventually fail, and that the "now" he had sacrificed to protect him would be in vain... But if the time dimension continues to lengthen, considering the future thousands of years later, and facing new enemies, At that time, he still chose the "old plan", so why not the next "promotion"-will he be defeated by the next brave man?

As long as Russell is a human being, he cannot always be right; but if he wants to become a god, wouldn't he be on the old path of promotion and monkey-faced eagle?How can he prove that he is right?

But now... Russell's complicated and painful heart finally got a little release.

The bad guy, who always had a cold face, now turned his head with a little shyness on his face; the ferocious and cruel strangler, now curled up beside the operating chair like a tamed big cat.Their hearts used to be painful and lonely, but now they have all found the meaning of their existence.

The inferior gave up the pointless and meaningless revenge, and strangled also gave up his self-deceiving "betrayal".

They all thought that they would spend their whole lives on this road as the price.When they walked that road, they never considered that they would one day leave here.

But if they are today, looking back... they will definitely realize their immaturity in the past and feel ashamed of their extremes.

It definitely makes sense.

He doesn't need to be a devil, a saint, or a god.Because Russell didn't take on all that, and gave up the awareness of smiling to appreciate the tiny happiness in front of him...

Because from the very beginning, he didn't need to think about such a distant future.

He's just a "hero".

It is not to eliminate all tragedies, nor to defeat all evils and demon kings—not an extreme and sharp blade, but a mirror-like shield like Aegis.

A hero who fights to protect "happiness".

Do everything in your power and do your best to save all the tragedies around you...

Love people, so love more people; love human beings, so love the world.

"……thank you all."

Without warning, Russell thanked the strangler and the inferior.

Both of them were very dazed and confused, but Russell showed a relaxed smile like a cat.

Russell can even save people who have been burdened with a heavy past like strangling and inferiors from tragedy—wouldn’t it be easier to help others?

Just like the name of "Fuji Society".

Organizations that exist only to help others - and if that's the case, don't think much more.

Russell suddenly understood why the mentor opened the door and threw him away without discussing with him at all.

Because at that time, he couldn't say anything meaningful.He has lost his most powerful "argument", so he can only speak empty words.

Needless to say.Russell just needs to send him over and witness the happiness of the two, and Russell will naturally understand everything.

"I understand……"

Combined with the last conversation with the mentor, Russell finally understood the ultimate purpose of the mentor as a "door opener" to pull himself over.

Her wish is to completely overthrow the "Tower of the End".

This meant unsealing the dream, but that was not her purpose.

Because it also means that this world, which has been stranded for thousands of years, will truly be connected to the dream world.It's like turning on a device in airplane mode and connecting it to the Internet again... At that time, the world will experience a real test, and at the same time, it will usher in a real opportunity.

If Russell is still afraid of those unknown difficulties, standing in place to fear those future disasters and not daring to move forward... How is this different from those scumbags who are afraid of the end of the world and the collapse of the sky?

Russell also finally understood how to refute the Pope——

It's like the fight is over, and after going home to sleep, I suddenly wake up in the middle of the night-I should have said that!

——Because in the final analysis, this is not a world that "belongs" to them.

The world does not belong to promotion, much less to Russell; people are freer.They did not conquer this world, and this planet is not their private property.That being the case, they have no right to stagnate the development of the world and kill a certain possibility of the future because they are afraid of future disasters.