Chapter 189 Still a little thoughtful
What would have happened if Aiwass had done nothing?
All the ministers, knights, and officers who are now loyal to the Queen will be dead within a year. Of those who remain, more than half will be killed or injured in the chaos and infighting. Finally, after Isabel returns, the last will be imprisoned or executed.
The people will experience four major wars in the next three years.
The nationwide food shortage caused by the arrival of the Shadow Kingdom will trigger famine and great chaos... and then the famine will spread to neighboring countries.
After the Fallen Angels' arrival, six civil wars erupted within Star Antimony. The largest of these, the planet split into six pieces, ultimately returning to three. Within Star Antimony and Avalon alone, the population would be reduced to less than one-third within three years.
Looking at Glass Island alone, the impact might seem minor. Glass Island 1.0 and 4.0 simply saw a decrease in foot traffic. However, rural areas, however, have practically become ghost towns, with villages consisting of only a few households, and the number is steadily decreasing. Civilization is steadily retreating, villages converging into towns, towns into cities, and vast tracts of land are reduced to ruins.
While the newly revitalized Camelot seemed full of hope, it lacked talent, even the number of ministers was insufficient. The council consisted of only thirty people, over half of whom were not from Avalon, but rather elves who had participated in the Shadow Sky Suppression Campaign.
The Xingti were even more formidable. They had already been squabbling among themselves, but after being briefly controlled by the Fallen Angels, the remaining members simply threw in the towel. Various armed warlords established their own factions... Advanced technology, weapons, and magic were all used against their own people.
In some places, several towns were transformed into undead, some were bombed into rubble, and some were cursed, becoming inaccessible ghost towns.
Counting just these two countries, that's at least tens of millions of lives lost. Just thinking about that number made Aiwass feel heavy in his heart.
——Are you going to stand by and watch, using these people to exchange for a “hope”?
What a joke.
Just thinking about it made Aiwass angry.
It wasn't out of moral indignation, but out of anger at his own weakness of having fear in his subconscious mind.
I was actually afraid? Even with the system in my body and knowing the future, I was still so scared that I had the thought of "Why not just let it go"?
——How is that possible?
——Unforgivable.
Changing all this was incredibly difficult. Without simply starting over and rebuilding the decaying Avalon into Camelot, Aiwass would have a hard time even taking a single step forward.
If the Fallen Angels had not been allowed to massacre the royal family, command recklessly, attack the people of the Starry Sky, and attack all surrounding countries from all sides, the undivided Starry Sky would also be a powerful enemy that would be difficult to fight against.
But even so, can he just let everything happen?
——Listen and let it go. Wait for the plot to unfold as you know it, then rush in at each key point, spending the least effort to get the greatest benefit.
Profit from disaster, rally people in despair, become a hero - and no one knows that you could have changed these things and prevented them from happening in the first place.
Yes, that's what the protagonists in novels do. There's no risk, only benefits. Since these disasters have nothing to do with the "protagonist," why can't I profit from them? And if even one point is changed, the chain reaction in the future could lead to the loss of the foresight advantage.
Keep everything under control. Keep the future under control. Maintain your superior position, as if you were omniscient and omnipotent.
...Evans didn't know whether this was a mistake.
But he always felt as if there was a fire in his heart.
Ever since he changed history and saved Yulia, that fire had been burning. He had once thought that fire was called ambition... but now he thought it might be "pride."
Even if he changes all this, even if he doesn't rely on his prophetic abilities, he will still be excellent.
If that's the case, why didn't he change from the beginning?
Let Avalon never become Camelot, a place with nothing but hope. Let the Fallen Angels not trigger a world war everywhere... Let the civilians, powerless to decide their own future, live as long as possible.
At least he had to live longer than he foresaw in the future. Only then would his coming be meaningful...
"—Don't think too much."
The Great Guardian suddenly stretched out his hand, covered Aiwas's head, and spoke softly.
Aiwass was slightly startled and looked up at the Great Guardian.
He didn't look down at Aiwass. He simply lowered his head slightly, staring at the floor. He said calmly, "Don't stress too much—as long as we're still alive, it's not your turn to worry about all this."
"You are the future of Avalon, but only the future. The present should be handled by the people of the present."
His voice is steady and mellow, giving people a sense of solid security.
The old queen just smiled gently and said, "Yes, little Aiwass...you almost knocked a hole through your wheelchair."
Aiwass's right hand, which had been tapping the wheelchair rapidly and unconsciously, suddenly stopped with three fingers.
——I have to find a way to change this habit.
Whenever Aiwass fell into deep thought or anxiety, his right hand couldn't help but want to move something. This was a habit left over from his childhood when he played games - when he was nervous, he would unconsciously tap the mouse and perform some meaningless and ineffective operations.
For example, constantly switching screens, shaking back and forth in place, or repeatedly aiming.
In the words of Aiwass's roommate, he was "a bit naughty."
"I'm not sure what you're worried about," the Great Guardian said calmly, "but I don't think Her Majesty is telling you these things because she's not seeking your help. Even if you really want to do something, you can tell us."
"Dad is very strong!"
David on the side said very affirmatively.
"We are no longer the same people we were four hundred years ago. We are not strong...we could even be called weak."
Queen Sofia simply smiled and said frankly, "It's a good thing they realized this earlier. The older generation of knights grew up listening to stories about the Knights of the Round Table, and developed a habit of pride. Even though they later focused on fighting for power and wealth, they still had the pride of being knights in their hearts."
"But they simply don't understand Avalon. Or maybe they don't want to understand.
"But whether it's you or Sherlock, the young people of your generation are different. Avalon will eventually be handed over to you..."
At this point, the old lady, who was lying in bed due to fatigue but still gave people a sense of vitality, smiled slyly: "I think Sherlock must still be alive, right?"
"Yes."
Aiwass responded, "This is the plan we discussed. We'll fake our own deaths to lure those people out... Both he and I will do this."
"You know what? I was terrified."
Her Majesty the Queen tutted, disregarding her image. "I think this is bad... Given Sherlock's character, he could indeed do something like this—put himself in danger for his investigation, or face revenge. It was precisely because he was indeed a potential target of revenge or assassination that I once believed his death was real."
"Then how did you guess that he was faking his death?"
Aiwass asked doubtfully.
Queen Sofia laughed out loud. "No, I'm not that smart... That's what Janice told me. She said, 'Don't be sad yet, there might be a chance of recovery.' I understood what she meant immediately."
Janice?
Aiwass was stunned for a moment, then reacted - she must have seen Sherlock and herself in the bishop's house through the painting!
What kind of camera is this...
But Janice clearly wanted to keep Aiwass a secret. Otherwise, the Queen would have known long ago that he had not been captured by Aleister at all... because he had gone to the Bishop's house on the first day of his disappearance, but Her Majesty the Queen and the Great Guardian were obviously unaware of this.
"Anything else you need, Aiwass?"
The Queen asked kindly, “Next, we are going to talk about some adult things… Can you go out and play with David for a while?
"Oh, by the way...Isabel might be upset. If you have time, why don't you go and comfort her?"
"As you command, Your Majesty."
Aiwass responded.
He was indeed a little worried about Isabel and was wondering how to mention this matter to Her Majesty the Queen.
From what he knew of Isabel, she hadn't let go of the pressure of the curse, but rather tried to forget it.
Although the Queen was completely unconcerned, knowing the curse was over...Isabel, however, was unaware of this. And it was indeed unsuitable for her to know—if Isabel knew that the curse was caused by foreigners wanting her to ascend the throne, she would probably be under even greater psychological pressure.
After asking the Queen about Isabel's location, Aiwass pulled David and was pushed out of the Queen's bedroom by Lily.
The first thing he did after he went out was to take David to a secluded place.
Aiwass warned in a low voice: "Don't tell your sister Isabel about the curse and the ritual... Be careful what you say, understand?"
"I understand. I can't talk or comfort, so I won't, Mr. Aiwass."
David nodded seriously and murmured, "Just tell me when the time comes... I'll nod to whatever you say."
——Indeed, it won’t be wrong if you don’t say it.
Aiwass hissed.
Can you understand this without a teacher?
This child doesn't seem to have the same personality as the Great Guardian...
However, Aiwass seemed to have a vague feeling that... David seemed to want to match him with Isabel?
After a moment's thought, Aiwass understood.
Then he couldn't hold it in any longer.
-Oh, you mean if I'm with Princess Isabel, Miss Aleister will give up her place to you, right?
It seems this kid isn't as cunning as he lets on...
Update completed in advance!
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I just finished writing one chapter and then realized that the owner was out. I ordered some takeout and finished writing the second chapter before eating (feeling wronged)
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