After that, Fang Zheng told the girls stories about people in other worlds who tried to "save the world."
These include but are not limited to... Kiritsugu Emiya and Shiro Amakusa who tried to use the Holy Grail to save the world, Charles who wanted to destroy the world's rivalry and started a war, and Kiritsugu Emiya who wanted to use the Human Instrumentality Project to destroy the entire human race...
Their past is worthy of lamentation and their motives are worthy of admiration, but their actions cannot be forgiven.
"See? This is the evil that was committed by the person who wanted to save the world."
Fang Zheng chuckled, picked up the teacup, and looked at the stunned girl in front of him.
"There's an old saying in my world: If you can't even clean up your own room, how can you rule the world? It means, if you can't even clean up your own room, you want to rule the world? It's very appropriate to describe these people. Remember, you must also learn from experience and lessons. Don't always think that 'this is a necessary sacrifice for my ideal' when you encounter something... In fact, if you need to sacrifice these things in order for your dream to come true, then it means that you don't have the ability to do so at all."
Having said that, Fang Zheng sneered and tapped the screen in front of him again.
"Here I want to talk about Emiya Kiritsugu in particular. As you can see, he also went through a lot of pain when he was young. Then, for the sake of the whole world, for justice, and for the happiness of mankind, he not only killed his teacher with his own hands, but also tried to sacrifice his wife and daughter. But what about himself? He didn't even know what to do! He just believed that he could save the world as long as he got the Holy Grail. Yes, this is the epitome of stupidity. He never thought about how to save the world. He just hoped that he could make this wish and then rely on the Holy Grail to realize his wish!"
“…”
Hearing this, the girls' expressions became more or less complicated, and soon, Riri Saotome raised her hand.
"Then why didn't he stop? He could have escaped before participating in the Holy Grail War."
"That's right, but he can't run away, because if he leaves, then his actions as a child, such as killing his father for justice and eliminating his teacher for humanity, will become meaningless. The sacrifices he made will become worthless, and in order to make all this valuable, he has to continue, but..."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng chuckled.
"The fact is, everything he did was really meaningless. Life, subjectively speaking, is a tragedy, but objectively speaking, it is a comedy. In my eyes, his story is a farce, a black humor. His so-called determination and sacrifice, to put it bluntly, are ultimately just a form of self-consolation and self-hypnosis. You see, his thoughts are actually very easy to understand - I have sacrificed so much, and my determination to save the world is real!"
"Well……"
"But I'm sorry, the world doesn't care whether your determination is real or not. To the world, there is only a difference between what you can do and what you can't do. If you can do it, you can change the world. If you can't do it, it's useless no matter how loud you shout. Determination, will, dedication, sacrifice, these are just additional conditions."
Fang Zheng threw Emiya Kiritsugu's portrait aside and pointed at the Human Instrumentality Project in front of him.
"Another lesson is not to try to save the world by yourself."
Having said that, Fang Zheng stared at Ai, and Ai shrank under Fang Zheng's gaze.
"Look, just like I said, the Human Instrumentality Committee hopes that humans will be completely completed and integrated, one is all, all is one, but what? This has not been agreed upon by the majority. Indeed, I admit that in many cases, the evolution and survival direction of humans need to be led by humans, but for something like this that concerns the survival of the race, even if you don't need to obtain the majority's consent, you should at least let others know that there is such a thing. However, these guys have been doing things in secret, calling it for the sake of all mankind... How arrogant is this?"
“Woo…”
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Ai pouted in dissatisfaction.
"It's good to want to help others, but it also depends on whether others are willing to accept your help. Moreover, when it comes to saving things, you need a clear goal."
Fang Zheng snorted coldly and looked out the window.
"Just like now, I gave those dead people a choice. I don't care whether they agree or not, because I told them both options. They may not choose the one we want them to choose, but at least they know what the consequences of their choice will be, instead of being ignorant like some people who make decisions on impulse and then regret it."
“Woo…”
Misaka Mikoto groaned, and was almost overturned by these words. Fang Zheng glanced at her helplessly. Misaka Mikoto probably didn't know how many people's lives were changed because of her nod at that time.
"Then Mr. Fang Zheng..."
This time it was Alyssa who spoke.
"Which one do you want the dead to choose?"
"The second one."
However, to everyone's surprise, Fang Zheng quickly gave an answer.
"Why?"
Hearing this, Feili was stunned, Lei next to her also widened her eyes in surprise, while Fang Zheng shrugged his shoulders.
"It's very simple, because they are dead people. The dead and the living are two different things. To be honest, it would be a good thing to eliminate all the dead people in this world. Of course, it might bring some grief in the short term. But as the saying goes, a short pain is worse than a long pain. People will die sooner or later, and grief is a necessary process, right? But if they become ghosts, they may suffer endless pain over a long period of time. So, for their sake and for my own convenience, I really hope they choose the second option - after all, it can be over in two hours."
"Have you thought so far?"
"Nonsense, I am a god after all. If I can't think beyond the perspective of time, then what's the difference between me and a Zerg player who only cares about upgrading technology at home and doesn't build a base?"
"……What's the meaning?"
Although they couldn't understand Fang Zheng's last complaint, the girls were also at a loss at this moment. They looked at each other, not knowing what to say. They originally hoped that the dead would choose the first option, but now after hearing what Fang Zheng said, it seemed that... the second option was indeed better?
Although it sounds cruel, as Mr. Fang Zheng said, a short pain is worse than a long one, and these people are already dead... Maybe dying happily together is better than suffering more pain over the long years?
No, why do I feel like I've been brainwashed by Mr. Fang Zheng? !
"Hmm? That's not right. If you think this is a better approach, Mr. Fang Zheng, then why don't you talk to them and make it clear? Or just do it directly."
Saten Ruiko frowned, while Fang Zheng chuckled.
"I said, I give the choice, they make the choice, and they bear the consequences themselves. Whether they want to die in eternal pain, or a moment of happiness and destruction, this is their own choice. Take you for example, if I tell you that in the next life you will be reincarnated as a psychic who is more powerful than Misaka Mikoto, and then ask you to die immediately, are you willing?"
"Of course I don't want to!"
Saten Ruiko shook her head desperately.
"I still have family and so many friends. Even though my power is not that strong, I still have so many friends who care about me, and Lei is by my side!"
"Tear..."
Hearing this, Lei beside Riri Saotome was immediately moved and looked at her, as if she wanted to rush over and hug her immediately.
MMP, you really deserve to be the protagonist. You don’t forget to flirt with girls even when I’m giving you ideological education. I, Fang Zheng, am willing to call you the strongest!
I'm going to record this scene and bring it back to show Index.
When the time comes, you must be there to shout “Fight!” “Fight!”
Thinking of this, Fang Zheng, who had been fed a mouthful of dog food for no reason during class, suddenly felt bored and waved his hand to close his personal terminal.
"Okay, that's all for today, go to bed. Whatever decision they make tomorrow will be their choice."
And just like that, the night passed.
Fang Zheng slept soundly, but the other girls seemed to be worried about this, so much so that when they met up the next day, Fang Zheng saw that each of them had dark circles under their eyes.
"Did you guys not sleep last night?"
"Mr. Fang Zheng, you seem to be sleeping soundly, but we are all very nervous."
Riri Saten yawned.
"Last night, Lei and I slept together, but neither of us slept well. Lei was also worried about what the dead would choose."
“…”
Are you showing off your girlfriend to me?
MMP, this time when I go back I will definitely set your harem on fire.
When Fang Zheng led everyone to the hall again, they saw many dead people in gorgeous clothes. They stood respectfully on both sides, looking like ministers surrounding the emperor. Unexpectedly, the black-haired girl sitting on the throne this time was not dressed like before. The bandages and eye patch that were originally wrapped around her face were all removed, and she was sitting there with her eyes closed.
Soon, the ceremonial officer shouted again.
"Her Highness Wula Heramatika is here, please come forward!"
Hearing these words, the black-haired girl slowly opened her eyes and looked forward.
At the same time, Fang Zheng raised his eyebrows.
“——!!!”
In just a moment, the whole earth began to shake violently, as if something invisible was colliding in the air. The next moment, the black-haired girl couldn't help but groan and closed her eyes again.
“Your Highness!!”
At this moment, the blue-haired boy hurried over, stood in front of the black-haired girl, and stared at Fang Zheng.
“What do you want to do!?”
"hehe……"
However, Fang Zheng looked at him with a half-smile, then looked at the people around him.
"I see. I finally understand why a living person would become the ruler of this city."
"Why?!"
"Wait, Mr. Fang Zheng, are you saying that young lady is alive?"
Hearing this, the girls behind Fang Zheng were all shocked. What a joke! Isn't this the well-known country of the dead? Why would they let a living person be the ruler?
"Yes, I was actually confused before, but now I understand."
"Shut up!!"
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, the blue-haired boy roared in anger, but Fang Zheng stared at him and spoke.
"Because this lady has the power to kill people just by looking at them or talking to them, isn't that right?"
“——!”
At this moment, the originally noisy hall suddenly became dead silent.
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