"witness……"
Ning Feng frowned, pondering the emotions contained in the word, but ultimately failed to reach a conclusion.
What do you want to witness?
“There are many, but I can’t tell you right now.”
"...I see."
The conversation, just like before, couldn't continue here.
Ning Feng frowned, but ultimately chose not to press the matter further. Instead, he asked:
"How much do you know about this plan involving extraordinary beings? You can at least tell me that, right?"
He didn't ask if the other party had noticed; such a question would be too dismissive of the Watchers.
The Watchers definitely know, and they know a lot, otherwise... the First War Zone wouldn't only have one central tank.
The First War Zone was such a strategically important location that the cost of building the central tank must have been very high, but the fact that there was only one is quite strange.
Others might not know, but Ning Feng, as a member of the Watchers, sensed something was wrong when he saw the battlefield in the First War Zone.
Resources are too scarce.
Compared to superhuman beings, humans are not poor; in fact, they can be said to be quite wealthy, and the Watchers are among the wealthiest organizations among them.
Unless absolutely necessary, Overwatch always adheres to the basic principle of "when in dire need, use tactical flanking maneuvers; when in a favorable situation, use firepower coverage."
In large-scale battles, they never hesitate to use firepower to suppress the enemy; they never resort to bayonet fighting if a problem can be solved with superior weaponry.
Using the forward-moving method to watch over the rear is also a form of watching over!
Not to mention, it's even stranger that they would hand over full command to the Silver Council.
Although the apparent reason is the rotation system, Ning Feng believes that the matter behind it is definitely not that simple.
Upon hearing his question, the stargazer did not hide anything from him:
"I do know about their plans, more than you do, and I know they were never going to succeed from the start."
Ning Feng didn't speak, waiting in silence, but his gaze clearly conveyed his inner thoughts.
Why?
"Because those gods cannot be brought down by their followers. Even if they are about to give up, they are still gods."
Ning Feng frowned, sensing that there must be more reasons behind this than just an excuse like "the pride of the gods."
"This is not an excuse, but a rule and a constraint."
The stargazer saw through Ning Feng's thoughts and gently shook his head:
“They will only be the ones giving alms, not the ones being saved.”
"Making concessions on this will have some impact on them. It wouldn't be a big deal if they were in their prime, but they are too weak right now."
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"Faith is like a chain, with mortals and gods on one end... If you rashly break the balance, you will suffer the consequences."
Chu Yu's expression was calm, but he uttered blasphemous words that dissected the essence of gods and mortals.
Backlash?
Hearing this reason, Ning Feng felt an urge to sneer out loud for no reason.
The gods are on this side, and mortals are on the other; they are bound together, and neither can escape their bond.
"This is really good news..."
Although he knew that this dangerous balance could not be maintained for long, Ning Feng still felt a sense of relief.
Shaking his head and smiling, Ning Feng quickly composed himself and continued asking:
"But that's not the whole reason; there are many other things you haven't explained."
His aura gradually turned cold as Ning Feng stared intently at Chu Yu.
"For example... why didn't the support appear? Don't give me excuses like 'because the Silver Council is in charge, so no additional help will be provided.' I want to know the real answer."
Since some questions can't be explained, you can elaborate on the rest.
“I never intended to fob you off. As for why this support didn’t appear… it’s because of the Silver Council.”
With his eyes narrowed, Ning Feng didn't speak immediately, but instead began to think quickly without realizing it.
Is there any connection between the fact that the Silver Council doesn't provide assistance?
When the most likely answer to the truth came to mind, Ning Feng unconsciously widened his eyes and then subconsciously uttered:
"Is this... a cleansing?"
Nodding, Chu Yu's action confirmed Ning Feng's guess.
"Humanity is sick, very sick."
The calm yet cold voice made Ning Feng's body tense up instinctively.
"Humanity is now like a great tree that has weathered storms and grown to a level that was once unimaginable, able to stand firm in the storm."
"But beneath the surface of glory, in the dark corners unseen by anyone, the roots beneath the ground are supporting the tree, but now... the roots beneath have begun to rot."
After gazing deeply at Ning Feng, who stood silently lost in thought, the Stargazer closed his eyes and spoke softly:
"And the Silver Council is one of the most corrupt branches among them."
!!
rot?
There's no doubt that the Silver Council might have a dark side; it definitely does.
In a world where extraordinary powers exist, the polarization of wealth is even more severe, and it's not even worth considering how twisted the darkness that arises from this would be.
"Although they still call themselves nobles, they do not adhere to the noble principles of the past, but rather to old customs that are used to cover up their bad habits."
"Moreover, they will reach out to others, trying to drag them down with them."
"There's one more thing... In nearly a century of investigations into the Silver Council, there is already conclusive evidence that 60% of the Silver Families have connections with extraordinary beings."
"Perhaps they see this as making plans for the future, or seeking some benefits for the family... No, it's not."
“Every transaction they make with supernatural beings, every time they use human data as a bargaining chip, is no longer just about themselves; it is all a betrayal of humanity.”
betray.
Traitors are among us.
"Therefore, it needs to be cleaned up..."
Nodding, the stargazer confirmed Ning Feng's muttered words and said:
"You're right, this was indeed a cleaning."
"With the help of extraordinary beings, the discordant voices within humanity will be silenced, and the rotten roots hidden deep within will be uprooted."
In preparation for the next, even more violent storm, it's necessary to clear away any potential hazards that could cause large trees to topple.
This is the tree actively performing a self-sterilization.
"No, that's not right."
After recovering from his initial shock, Ning Feng quickly discovered the flaws in the stargazer's words.
"The Silver Council was wrong, but what about everyone else? Are they all people who need to be purged?"
Ning Feng's eyes gradually burned crimson, and he stared at Chu Yu, saying each word slowly and deliberately:
"You've put Jiang Wan and the others in danger."
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