"This world is hopeless, so we will create a new world."
Tiandis describes her idea like this: "That is the world I promised you: all things are equal and come from the same source. There will be no magic or other things to separate them between nature and nurture."
To distinguish them together. The strength of the strong is only temporary, and the weakness of the weak is only temporary. They will all disappear and return to eternal peace. Bailong, we have worked hard for so long, and this goal is within our reach - as long as you
If you are willing to put aside the burden called morality, you can reap the fruits called ideals. I know this is a very difficult thing, but that is why decisiveness and determination are needed. The sense of identity is important, but in the final analysis——"
She paused briefly, then showed a smile. It was difficult for Bo Long to describe that smile. It seemed to be a mixture of four parts of ambiguous expectation, three parts of ruthless self-deprecation, two parts of indifferent declarations and one part of sincere pity.
. In the long years that this young man has memories, he has only seen this smile once, and that is this time: "For us who embark on this road, does the moral choice have any meaning?"
Bai Long could not refute.
Indeed, the Witches' Society is an organization based on ideals rather than morality. Perhaps some naive people will associate idealism with the moral sense in human hearts and think that they are inseparable, but Bolong has long passed that age. Suosenshan
The stalkers in the novel and the fire in the dark night of Xugen Swamp all prove that the road to idealism is actually forged by blood and fire. Even when they treat their own kind, they are not merciful - their faith is destroyed
The religious believers, the magicians whose lives were taken away, and the indigenous people on the continent across the sea whose homes were invaded, don't they belong to the selected group of "human beings"? But as long as the association needs it, they will still be placed
On the scale, value is measured.
From the very beginning, Bai Long should have understood that the Witch Association chose not "human beings", but an "exploitable group". What to do with human beings? Naturally, it was to create that ideal new world.
Nowadays, Tiandis has just stripped away "humanity", but the ideal has not changed. Then Tiandis can naturally say that moral choices are meaningless. Associations never care about the scale of people's hearts. She only cares about the two ends of the scale.
weight.
My weight, Bai Long asked himself, how much can it tip the balance?
He felt that there must not be many.
"I don't understand." He finally spoke and said in a hoarse voice: "Why are you so obsessed with my attitude, Tiandis? Even if I make a choice, I'm afraid it won't be of any use - this is not just one or two
It’s something that can be decided personally, unless you expect more from me.”
But he was just a researcher, and he was still studying some theories that had been proven long ago. The thought of this made Bo Long even more ridiculous. He couldn't guess what Tiandis was thinking, and he always had.
"Of course - it's not just your choice." Tiandis gave him a meaningful look: "Everyone must make a choice, which is actually an opportunity. I give them the same rights as you - in
The right to choose between ideals and morals.”
"Everyone?"
"Everyone."
Tiandis nodded firmly: "Human beings are always good at deceiving themselves. Only when they understand that there is no future on this road under their feet will they seriously consider other options. If nothing else happens,
The researchers who worked with you on this project have probably disclosed some of the contents of this report to those who want to
Anyone who knows, such as Victoria, Frederick, or Charles? I know that they have been trying to grasp some confidential information about the association, but they are unwilling to let themselves go deeper into the system. Perhaps the mentality of secular rulers is the same.
That’s it—you want something, but you’re not willing to pay anything.”
"No!" Bo Long shook his head in pain, as if doing so could throw the words he had heard out of his mind again and let his memory stay in the state a minute ago. He said sadly: "They won't be like this
The Reality Project is a research project with the highest level of confidentiality. Any disclosure of any information will undoubtedly violate the association's confidentiality principles, and I know that they are definitely not the kind of people who are willing to sell their conscience for personal gain..."
"That's why I said you are naive, Bai Long."
Tiandis interrupted him: "I really think that conscience is something without a price, but as far as I know, each of them already has their own tendency, either leaning towards this or that - nothing more than
They are all groups composed of interests. In the past, I protected the association very well and refused the intrusion of ideas other than idealism; but later, when I began to learn to relax my power, the secular and political were naturally attracted to it, just like smelling
To the carrion hyena. Not to mention——"
What's more, the researchers who participated in the project were all carefully selected by me, except you and Fei. They are indeed very capable, but they also have selfishness equal to their ability. They participated in this project first and foremost to gain honor.
, so as to help themselves go further, and the second is the unknown ideal. But they know that this idea will definitely not be allowed by the real high-level leaders of the association, such as Fei and Bai Long, so they settle for the second best and ask other people.
Interest groups move closer.
But there was no need to tell Bo Long this truth, not because he couldn't bear the successive blows, but because Tiandis felt that these were just trivial matters that would not affect the final result.
She avoided the topic: "No matter what, since Victoria and the others have learned the news, they will never just watch without any reaction. But they need to wait for a signal, such as waiting to see my attitude. If I are in time
I have to declare to abandon the real plan and choose a gentler way to transform the world, such as the magic plan you just proposed.
Our common cause shines brightly... But what if this is not the case? If I announce at the next witch meeting that I will implement the real plan to the end, even if I destroy mankind, I will create an absolute ideal world. How do you think they will react?
, Bai Long?”
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "That will be a disaster." Bo Long shook his head in disbelief, and almost groaned out a sentence from his throat: "You will destroy
Tiantis, who joined the Witches' Association. Is this what you want to see? You clearly have many ways to avoid this situation, even if those methods may not be perfect."
As the leader of the association, Tiandis has full authority to form a private army that belongs only to her, and collect those holy relics or religious relics that contain the power of faith on her behalf. This army can be controlled by a person who absolutely trusts her.
In order to ensure that no secrets will be leaked, for example, the fear witch Feir, who has been performing tasks outside, is very suitable. In contrast, acting under the guise of a realistic plan is extremely crude, and it even makes people doubt that she actually meant it.
leaked the news.
But his guess was not wrong. Tiandis did deliberately create this situation. As for the reason, she had just pointed out the reason.
"choose."
She said calmly, indifferent to Bai Long's questioning: "I will give everyone the right to choose, just as they chose this path themselves. Of course, I can continue to induce them to serve my ideals through concealment and deception.
, but what's the point of doing that? I have understood a truth a long time ago, that is, concealment and deception will not bring you the results you want, and I understand it from personal experience. So I let
You become one of the main persons in charge of the Reality Project, and I provide all the research materials you need. I also don’t mind if you spread the most important results, although you think it needs to be kept confidential - but from now on, the association will not
There is no need to keep any secrets. You humans have discovered the biggest secret in the world with your own hands. Naturally, other secrets are no longer important. Only choice is important."
At this moment, Bo Long understood what Tiandis meant.
But he would rather he didn't understand, just like he would rather Tiandis concealed and deceived him from the beginning. He has never been a weak character, but anyone who knows that the cause he always insists on is just to use another person in the end.
When he destroys his ideals in any way, he will come to the same conclusion - and this is the only conclusion he can come to.
"Does it have to go to this point, Tiandis?"
It was difficult for Bai Long to understand her thoughts. Being caught between himself and his emotions made him miserable: "To you, what exactly is the Witches' Association? And what are I and us?"
Bo Long believed that Tiandis was by no means emotionless towards the Witches' Association, but was just a tool to be used casually. This could be seen from her past attitude: she was gentle, kind, and approachable, even when talking to the most ordinary members.
She has put on airs; she will be happy, angry, and will make one or two harmless jokes; she still remembers the members who walked side by side with her at the beginning, and remembers the name of each philosopher before abandoning his original identity; she often
I mourned the passing of close friends such as Plato and Galileo, and I was always impressed by the nobility and selflessness of Joan of Arc. I even personally named two constructs to commemorate the two old friends who unfortunately died in the Steam Crusade.
Dayan, the Knight of Xingxiao, and Medei, the Son of God of Star Cup. Her emotions are so full that no one would think of her as a cold-blooded and ruthless guy, but would only think of her as slander and suspicion from the outside world.
But this same person started research on the power of faith as soon as the Steam Holy War ended, and started a real-life plan as soon as the research results came out. This shows that when she decided to give up the Witch Association, she almost
There was not a trace of hesitation. However, no one with normal emotions could be so decisive. Even if they discarded a domestic pet, they would hesitate for a long time, and then feel a deep sense of guilt, not to mention that it was not a pet, but a pet.
An organization she built with her own hands is made up of countless like-minded partners who have gathered together for her ideals.
Can a person's thoughts and actions be so separated? Bai Long seemed to know the girl with black hair and black eyes for the first time, and saw a deep compassion brewing in her eyes as calm as obsidian.
"friend."
She whispered: "I undoubtedly regard you as a friend, Bai Long. Maybe when I first rescued you, I just wanted to find a human being who could be used, because at that time I didn't feel that I needed any friends.
There was anger and some strong desire. But then I found that you are a good person, not only you, but also Felipe, Plato, Galileo... You are all friends I recognize. Your character, conduct, and ability are all incomparable.
No matter how picky it is, I am proud of you and our common ideal cause. If possible, of course I want a perfect solution more than anyone else to solve all the contradictions in the world. We will all get what we want.
Yes, wouldn’t that be great?”
"But……"
"But," Tiandis gently interrupted Bai Long. She picked up a chess piece from the chessboard, which was the queen chess piece with cracks on the surface, and then pressed it in front of Bai Long's king chess piece.
, in a low tone, with emotions more complex than the falling night: "I am the witch of reality, dear Bai Long."
A happy ending for everyone only exists in a fantasy world.
The reality is that it cannot satisfy everyone.
Bai Long's breathing suddenly stagnated, feeling as heavy as death.
"Make your choice as soon as possible, Bo Long." Tiandis stretched out his hand and slightly smoothed the wrinkles on the young man's collar caused by his startled movements. This researcher's white robe really suited him very well and had an elegant temperament.
However, her impression of him will always come from the young man who fled in embarrassment in the great forest of Ergoland. His face was pale and his expression was panic, but he insisted on refusing to give in to what he believed to be evil. A person like this,
In such a chaotic era, if you don't get the protection of others, you will definitely die, and Tiandis protected him, although she admitted that it was just out of a mentality of taking advantage.
The value of being utilized is actually far greater than the value of the person himself.
"You are worth more than you think, Bailong."
She said so sincerely: "There will be many people trying to win over you, for their own purposes, some are ulterior, some are open and generous. You like some of them and hate others. This is normal.
In any case, make your decision with your emotions instead of morality, because sincere emotions will never hurt anyone. Of course, no matter what choice you make, whether you continue to follow me or want to leave me
No matter what, as long as this is a sincere choice, I will be happy for you."
Her eyebrows curved, and her smile was so gentle: "After all, I am a real witch."
Same sentence, different meaning.
Bai Long was in a daze for this smile, and then slowly closed his eyes. He was grateful, sad, and confused, but he was also too painful to say a word.