Overturned Tower

Wolf Yan and Bad Sun walk side by side inside the Tower of Babel.

But at that moment, Bad Ri's remaining eye suddenly shrank, his steps paused, and Lang Yan also suddenly raised his head, subconsciously reaching out to press on his heart.

...What happened just now?

【Amyrus is dead】

And the emotionless synthesized voice of a deer-headed image sounded from beside him.

[Just now, he liberated his own destiny]

"Oh, that old man."

Bad Ri sighed: "Among the elf directors, he is one of the rare good people."

"How do you judge good guys and bad guys?" Lang Yan said casually.

"It's very simple," Bad Sun replied, "He has used this old and decaying body for a long, long time. But he has never used the mother tree system to be reborn."

Because he had long known that the mother tree system had been tampered with.

He is a good old man. Don't like to offend people.

Therefore, Amirus did not quarrel with his "kinds". He rarely uses the privileges he has as an elf director, but at the same time he does not object to others using them. With such a personality, he may not have many true friends, but there must be many of his kind who have a good relationship with him.

Of course, someone had advised him that he could have given up on such a decaying body long ago. And the old man just shook his head cheerfully and pretended to be stupid, noncommittal.

His destiny is "persistence" after all. It's normal for this old man to be stubborn.

So over time, no one tried to persuade him. People regard the purpose of his behavior as "fulfilling one's destiny."

"But really, he just didn't want to take another person's life."

Bad Ri said softly: "As long as he gives an order, someone will arrange his reincarnation. Without him having to do any work, those flattering licking dogs will automatically analyze his appeal and arrange for him a body that is better than his own. 'Material' that is more suitable for him. And a complete system is designed to properly educate and screen them to ensure that they obtain a perfect reincarnation material and multiple spare bodies."

"Well, Lothar also told me."

Lang Yan nodded: "These named elves were actually not great people thousands of years ago. They were just survivors who came here on seven 'giant dragons' after the destruction of the old civilization.

"In the beginning, they were more than 4,000 people who were selected from among the billions of citizens in the old world as "pioneers of civilization." This is enough to show that they have extremely outstanding talents; but on the other hand, Since they will be sent out in batches and aimlessly instead of staying on the earth, it also means that they must not be at the top level."

Their qualities are very good, but they are by no means the best. This is a pioneering project with no guarantee of survival rate. It is not an exaggeration to say that it will lead to death. The best talent would never be deployed on a project like this.

In the end, the final survival rate of more than 4,000 people was less than 100. A survival rate of less than 2% sounds as ironic as a card-drawing mobile game.

"But those 'materials' are different. As elves who bear the name, they are already the de facto rulers of this world. Of course they can get the 'best' bodies - even the giant dragon doesn't think this is anything. Question." Lang Yan sneered.

As a survivor of the old civilization and a leader of the new civilization, it is certainly conducive to the work to replace the best body with a young and energetic body.

Bad Sun continued: "As far as I know, there are not many named elves who have not changed their bodies, or even less than one hand. But the others were quite young before, and only Amirus...he is transforming into When he was an elf, he was already over sixty years old.

"The elf's permanent technology prevents him from getting any serious diseases due to the decline in body functions, but the decay and aging of the body are still there. Not to mention... that is a full thousand years of aging."

Aging itself can wear down a person's mind.

Maintain the body of an old person for a thousand years - and as long as you want to give up, you can immediately get a young and healthy body. And each indicator can be defined by yourself.

After hearing this, Lang Yan finally understood why Bad Ri said this.

He was immediately in awe of Amirus: "That is indeed amazing. I don't think I can do it.

"Now...has he finally decided to reincarnate?"

[He can no longer be reincarnated]

The voice of the deer-headed statue came: [Just now, the mother tree system was destroyed. In other words, Amirus is completely dead this time]

"...The old man is probably tired."

Bad Ri sighed: "This old man can take a breather."

Lang Yan asked directly to the deer-headed statue: "What role can his destiny play?"

【——Can reverse the future】

The deer-headed statue replied very quickly.

Hearing this, both Bad Ri and Lang Yan looked surprised.

Not long ago, they had just heard the pessimistic prophecy of the deer-headed statue. And in order to reverse this prophecy of world destruction, he was prepared to die.

Bad Ri asked: "What do you mean..."

[I just have a chance. If we say, originally we were like walking alone in a dark dense forest... wild beasts, poisonous insects, cliffs, and quagmire. We didn't even get a chance to see the danger. So now, we at least have a torch that won’t go out and endless bandages]

The deer-headed statue rarely said a long series of words.

Lang Yan understood what she meant: "You mean, we don't need to kidnap the dragon?"

Their original plan was to imitate the Pope - since the Pope can kidnap a giant dragon, so can they. No matter what fantasy, world war, or fallen angel, at least smash the gray dome to pieces and give people a chance to live.

But in fact, whether it is the deer-headed statue, Bad Sun, or the bad guy himself... none of them have the confidence that "such a plan can succeed." Because even the deer-headed statue has no hope for the future.

Now, the situation has finally taken a new turn.

【I saw】

The synthesized voice of the deer head image was plain, clear, and emotionless, but Bad Day seemed to hear a crying little girl in it: "This time I did see the future." I also finally understood the Pope’s overall plan—and why I could no longer see hope in our previous plans]

"He set a trap?"

Bad Sun immediately reacted: "On the dragon or the gray dome?"

[It’s Gray Dome. The Gray Dome system was not damaged, but the power of his Holy Order was poured into it, causing it to be unable to display normally - the crimson power of Holy Order used by the fallen angels. That is the power of the Holy Order extended by 'anti-electrons', which belongs exclusively to the Pope's 'promotion'.

[Like the Paradise Bird's 'Revenge' and the Sheath's 'Anti-Electron', they both belong to the power of the Holy Order of the red series, and they all mean resistance to something.]

[And its essence is ‘anti-Superman’. Like the holy order called 'anti-electronics', it is the resentment of people of the old age against the advanced productivity of the electrical age that took away their jobs, invaded their privacy, and controlled their freedom, and destroyed these things to let them The desire to achieve peace.

[‘Anti-Superman’ is a newly born power of Holy Order, but it existed earlier. This is the resentment of those who are born ordinary but without special talents for thousands of years towards the inequality of being 'born extraordinary'. Its target range expanded to psychic powers, spells, and the power of the Holy Order itself, as well as immortal species such as elves, and giant psychic mechanical beings such as dragons.

[The operating method of 'Anti-Electronic' is to permanently destroy these electronic devices, which is a radical power of Holy Order; while 'Anti-Superman' is a fairer and gentle power of Holy Order, and its operation is only Just neutralize these extraordinary powers. Bringing the power from a high position back to the same level as one's own is to bring down the 'beyond ordinary' performance.

[Even if you really control the dragon, I'm afraid they won't be able to break through the gray dome guarded by the 'Anti-Superman'. Although it is pitch black on the outside, there is a dark red shock-absorbing net lurking inside.

[These extraordinary beings must be brought into contact with Gray Dome. It is already extremely difficult to neutralize the power of these Holy Orders - not to mention that we do not have the technology to create an aircraft that can approach the gray dome and still fall down... And in a world where the temperature is cooling down every day Under such circumstances, launching people high into the sky is tantamount to killing people.

[I saw it from the future and wanted to counteract that power of Holy Order. You have to contact the Gray Dome... which basically means that it can't be done unless you do it voluntarily. And if a psyker or angel is killed, the possibility of purifying the Black Dome decreases.]

"……No wonder."

Lang Yan murmured in a low voice: "That's why my attack failed to knock them all down."

When they met those crimson angels in the reconstruction agency before, he launched an attack on those angels. It was a hurricane that was enough to tear apart a small town. All the mercenaries of Shenzhi Heavy Industry were killed, but not a few of the angels were killed.

After coming into contact with them, Lang Yan found that his spiritual power had become weaker.

Bad Ri also understood: "Is this the strategy the Pope came up with to target the Twilight Species..."

"But I still don't think he can pull it off."

Lang Yan clicked his tongue: "Russell is not from this world. His power comes from the outside world. He is the variable... All the extraordinary power in this world comes from the dream itself. How can the power extended from the dream be able to withstand it? The dream itself? It's as ridiculous as borrowing money from the other party to buy it out.

"Furthermore, I don't think the Pope can weave a web of Holy Orders that can neutralize all other extraordinary powers. Because in the end, not everyone will resent this inequality. In other words, Even if the power of resentment is completely concentrated on the Gray Dome, it will never reach 100%. Not to mention that a considerable part is distributed to those angels."

[No, Lang Yan. You actually don’t understand it yet. This is his cunning and the trap he has set...]

"--I see."

Bad Ri suddenly stretched out his hand and stopped the bad guy: "Stop for a moment, Lang Yan. There is no need to go to the dragon."

When the deer-headed young man looked at him in confusion, Bad Ri's expression darkened.

The white-haired young man's expression was obscure and his brows were furrowed: "I know why you said that we didn't have any hope before.

"——Because this is the ultimate test. It is a difficulty that humans can never pass.

"If the 'Anti-Superman' were stronger, to the point where 'all extraordinary powers must be returned', it would actually be easier to solve - because we have no choice. If we don't do this, we will die together, and things will become simpler. stand up.

"But it's precisely because the strength of 'Anti-Superman' is so weak... that we don't know how much psychic energy is needed to purify the black dome to the point where it can be shattered normally."

"...I understand too."

The inferior person responded: "Because of people's suspicion and selfishness."

"you're right."

Bad Day nodded.

No one can sacrifice the few for the many, but everyone can choose to sacrifice for others or not to sacrifice themselves.

Even if this sacrifice has nothing to do with life, it is just one's own "privilege".

From another perspective, how do people who have no power view these self-sacrificing people? Will their attitude make them feel cold and make others choose to resist?

There is another temptation hidden here at the same time.

That is, if the sacrifice of others can solve this problem, you can naturally leave your own special power behind, and become a transcendent in the new world where the gray sky is shattered and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant - just like an elf. With the dragon.

The reason why people's hatred of the supernatural is not strong enough is because this hatred can be transformed into a desire to "replace" it.

And people who are willing to give everything for others can never be "all". Especially when people realize that selfish people can steal the ultimate benefit, the sacrifice of the victim becomes even more worthless.

This is a dead end. A prisoner's dilemma.

The scariest part is that the Pope is still growing.

As more and more people upload their minds, the protective power of the Black Dome will become stronger and stronger, and more and more forces will need to be voluntarily neutralized by the victims to offset it. time does not wait.

At the same time, the weather is getting colder. The dangers of contacting the Black Dome will become greater and greater, and this will make those who are still hesitant to refuse become more and more wavering and hesitant.

Although he was unwilling to do so, Lang Yan was clearly aware that the world was being destroyed. And has reached the last step before the cliff.

"But, you said... you saw the future."

He frowned and felt anxious: "Of course I can sacrifice, but... I think it's definitely not enough for us alone."

[This is the moment when a ‘miracle’ needs to be shown]

The deer-headed statue calmly said: [My destiny is 'plan and prophecy'. Only if I use the power of miracles to spread accurate and true information to everyone's hearts and imprint the plan in everyone's soul, can people be in the same place? In the shortest possible time and with the highest efficiency, every second counts to complete this great undertaking - saving the world.

[I believe that it would be more cost-effective to temporarily unite mankind than to return my 'miracle' to the sky]

Bad Sun was silent for a while and said, "But I remember that you cannot actively use the power of miracles."

[Because there is another Tokifat]

The deer-headed statue replied: "That's why I called you here...I can open the door for you a few more times."

[Bad Day, I hope you can kill Tokifat. Your relationship with him is far enough, even if he has the power of 'anti-superman' to protect his body, the probability of you defeating him is not low.

[After that, you have to go to the ‘Temple’ with Lang Yan. At this moment, the defense there is relatively empty. I hope you can destroy the 'Sacred Scripture' server as soon as possible, prevent the birth of new angels, and prevent the infinite rebirth of the Pope]

"What about the Pope himself? He has stolen the dragon's heart and regained his body."

Bad Sun realized a flaw in this arrangement: "You don't think that he is still in the 'Holy Book' after being promoted? I'm afraid there aren't even new angels there."

"——The Pope, I'll take care of it."

Russell's voice came from around the corner.

A young man who looked like he was tired of life slowly walked out.

His appearance looked the same as before, but his eyes had become darker and darker. But it was this small gap that made him change from a "boy" to a "young man".

Seeing Russell appear, Bad Ri had some surprise in his eyes, and Lang Yan also breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously. It was as if there was nothing to be afraid of.

"Have you finally connected everyone's minds?"

Bad Ri bared his teeth and beamed with joy: "Does this mean we can seal the dream?"

"--No."

Russell denied: "On the contrary."

"……What's the meaning?"

"Because there is not enough time. According to my original plan, I am afraid it will take another two years to fully access the sea of ​​group subconscious and gain access."

Russell said softly: "Andrew chose this time to attack because he realized... I was about to succeed.

"Under the current situation, it is impossible for humans to solve the 'Andrew's Problem'. I must eliminate the influence of dreams on this world...and this means that if I don't do it, humans will not be able to break through the big dark sky. .

"If we wait another two years, the high altitude will completely become a restricted area for life. Everyone who goes up there will die, and there will really be no hope of salvation by then."

"Now, the whole world is waiting for me alone. My current access rate is about 75%, and the probability of successfully sealing the dream is almost three-quarters.

"...But fortunately, Andrew is not ready either."

If the Pope prepares for another year or two, he can cultivate a terrifyingly powerful fallen angel army, completely crush the world, and even control seven giant dragons at the same time. It will not be like now, where only Happy Island can be firmly controlled, while other empty islands are even at a disadvantage.

By then, the black dome really cannot be opened.

But because the Pope didn't know how long Russell would have to retreat to complete, he didn't dare to bet - this was the only information he didn't know and absolutely couldn't know. If Russell successfully swallows Dream, or if the seal fails and Dusk wakes up, the Pope will not be able to survive the power of the complete Dusk species.

Therefore, the Pope chose to attack in advance, forcing Russell to take action immediately.

This "Black Dome Project" and this Great Dark Sky are not only a prisoner's dilemma that troubles all extraordinary beings, but also an invitation to a duel to Russell as a human being.

"I do want to meet him."

Russell lowered his head and spoke softly in a dreamy tone. It's like if you exert a little force, something will become uncontrollable.

"I want to ask him...what exactly is he thinking and what is he going to do? Even I can't read his mind...he is no longer a human being."

[This matter must be completed before I awaken my destiny]

The voice of the deer-headed statue sounded calmly: [Amirus must die so that mankind can persist; I must complete the sacrifice so that mankind can understand everything; you must swallow the dream to unite mankind... these three elements are indispensable. 】

"Eternal night has arrived."

Russell slowly raised his head, and the dim yellow filled his eyes, not just his pupils: "The spaceship of the 'Tower of Babel' has lost power. We can no longer transport across the island until the sky is lit up again.

"Just as the people of Happy Island lost the network they relied on, we are about to lose our universal door."

"...I just feel sorry for you. This is too painful for you."

Bad Ri's eyes were complicated: "Delphinium is about two or three months away from giving birth to her child. But I'm afraid you won't be able to see that scene."

"Compared to Amyrus, compared to the deer-headed statue... I am nothing."

Russell shook his head slightly.

He raised his head and closed his eyes: "Open the door for us for the last time, deer-headed statue.

"——Whether they succeed in destroying the Codex server or not, remember to bring them back alive."

【farewell】

The deer-headed statue's voice was calm and cold.

[I am very happy to meet you]

A big chapter of almost 6,000 words——

There are eight chapters left, and each chapter must be so substantial. It is expected that there will be about five chapters left by the 29th, and then I will have to retreat to code words and concentrate on completing the final finale!