Before Todd could speak, Rachel continued, "As for the laws of heaven you speak of, using the two extreme weights of good and evil to measure everything in the world... however, some things—emotions, honor, destiny, responsibility, cause and effect—cannot be simply quantified by good and evil."
Todd waited for Rachel to finish speaking, then said with a wry smile, "I understand everything you're saying."
"Then why are you still so persistent? Once we solve the mystery of the beacon tower's passage through time, we can leave this world forever, and everything here will no longer be ours..."
Todd interrupted her: "Ratchet, listen to me... I have lived two lives, experienced the beauty of life, and witnessed the desolation of the end times. This vicious cycle of world destruction is like a persistent nightmare, haunting my heart."
"Many years ago, Muxi City was a barren land, and even the poorest farmers were unwilling to settle there. But now, it has become a jewel in the world, and may even usher in a prosperous era."
"But whenever I think about the possibility that this city, this kingdom, might decline and perish, my heart aches as if it were being pricked by needles."
Todd grasped Rachel's hand: "I know that the pioneers also had a sentimental side, and that there were restless elements in their souls; I also know that the laws of Heaven are not perfect, and that they have many drawbacks. However, after the failures of both monarchy and democracy, the path of the laws of Heaven is the only one I can try at the moment."
"Although Leviathan is hostile to humanity, it understands that racial diversity is a trend of the times and can only be guided, not deviated from; Scáthach, as a recorder of history, has witnessed the rise and fall of countless empires, and she knows clearly how to set the rules to maximize the balance."
"In addition, the two of them are also actively searching for those lost pioneers, hoping to contact them and work together to maintain world stability."
Todd sighed softly: "The laws of heaven seem very crude now. That system of either good or evil is indeed unable to accurately measure the value of the soul or judge the essence of things."
"However, through the efforts of Scáthach, Leviathan, and their creations, this law is constantly being perfected. For example, the soul memories between people are gradually forming links. An event that has a bad effect on one person may bring good fortune to another. This information will influence the judgment of the soul, and the laws of heaven are becoming more comprehensive and precise. Everything in heaven is progressing slowly but steadily. Although no one knows whether those changes are good or bad, I and the pioneers are working hard to continue on this uncharted path."
Todd gently kissed Rachel's forehead: "I know perfectly well that the path I'm on now might just be a pointless struggle. The torrent of history will eventually destroy all civilizations; everything begins where it ends. But Rachel, do you know? When we grow old, before we die, when I close my eyes, I just don't want to regret—regret having had a chance to fight for lasting peace in this world, and yet I gave it up… even if, even if the probability of success was less than one in ten thousand…"
Rachel sealed Todd's lips with hers, and two lines of clear tears slowly slid down her cheeks.
"No matter where this road ends, and no matter whether our efforts pay off, I will walk with you all the way."
"Todd, remember my promise."
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