Chapter 162 It's Hard to Be a Hero
Chapter 162 It's Hard to Be a Hero
“Father, I will never allow myself to abandon the people I should protect like a coward.” Villan looked at Loya with determination.
Loya frowned: "But your value far exceeds that of ordinary people. As long as you are alive, you can save millions of lives in the future."
"One life or ten thousand lives, which would you choose?" Loya asked the soul-searching question.
Vierlan was dumbfounded. She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
This question is absolutely malicious.
Loya continued, “In the process of saving the world, perfection is impossible, and pursuing so-called perfection will not save the world. Sometimes, you have to make choices, and only in this way can you succeed. This may sound materialistic and make kindness and justice impure, but this is the unchanging reality. If you still cannot do these things, then you are destined to be a loser. In the end, you may get nothing and may even cause a lot of trouble.”
Sally and Fick also heard Loya's "instructions".
Sally's face was full of indignation. "Kindness is kindness, and justice is justice. When it comes to human life, whether it's one or ten thousand, they are all equally precious because life itself is priceless. Loya, you are too materialistic. Someone like you can't be a hero. No wonder you didn't receive the blessing of the world's will. Because you are too selfish."
Fei Ke also disagreed, but he didn't say anything.
Loya couldn't help but roll his eyes: "For example, my daughter, Vierlan, is destined to save the world in the future, but right now, there are ten people, or even ten thousand people, who are going to die. Now, if my daughter dies, those ten thousand people can live. So, should she sacrifice the future of the world to save those ten thousand people?"
"I must remind you that if we save these 10,000 people now, the world will be destroyed in the future."
"They will still die then."
"But for such a small act of kindness, we have to sacrifice the whole world... Are you willing to do that?"
"Would all the people in the future world be willing to do this?"
Is this fair?
"Is this fair to the people of the future world?"
...
Upon hearing this, Vierland was in turmoil; her expression was filled with panic and evasiveness. She lacked the courage to confront the issue directly.
But it was precisely because of this that she was in even greater pain.
Strictly speaking, this is not fair to her.
"If there really were such a choice."
"Then I choose to die in her place."
Sally said without hesitation.
Loya couldn't help but laugh. "Foolish, naive."
Sally was enraged by what she was said, her face turning red with anger: "What do you mean?"
Her body showed faint signs of burning, and she looked terrifying.
Loya looked at Sally expressionlessly and said, "Are you worthy? Are you capable? Can you do it? Will your so-called dedication be useful? Can you guarantee it will be useful?"
Sally was speechless.
The scene suddenly fell silent.
Five seconds later, Loya returned to normal, a gentle smile appearing on his face. He raised his hand and ruffled Vierlan's hair, saying with emotion, "Being a hero is difficult. However, as your father, I will do my best to ensure you don't face such a desperate choice."
"And the reason you made this choice."
"It's actually because you're not strong enough."
"If you are powerful enough, you can solve the problem of the existence that created this problem, and then sweep everything away."
"So, my child, you must strive to survive and become stronger."
"Don't let others give you choices; you must learn to take control of your own destiny."
...
Loya is a very complicated person.
To be honest, if we really let him feed Vierlan recklessly and make him pay a heavy price,
He absolutely could not have done it.
However, he doesn't mind showing his kindness and pretending to be a "good father" as long as he doesn't have to pay a heavy price.
In short, Loya is very realistic.
They are also very selfish.
Loya's words did not improve Vierlan's expression much.
Because she knew very well that Loya's abilities were no longer as good as hers.
Loya could no longer be her towering tree, to shelter her from the wind and rain.
If one day she really faces this choice,
Then she can only face it alone.
“Getting back to the point,” Loya said with a smile, “you need to be more careful in the future.”
"Often, the enemy in front of you can't hurt you at all, but your own people behind you can deliver a fatal blow."
"That's still not a good way to put it."
"But I still have to say it."
“That is, my child, Vierlan. You can trust your companions, but you must never be completely unreserved with them.”
"Tell these partners about your fatal weaknesses."
"I can't even tell your father."
...
This heart-stopping farewell lesson ended three minutes later.
Loya, carrying a large amount of luggage, quietly watched the military vehicles gradually disappear into the distance.
He shook his head helplessly: "I guess I'm still a little soft-hearted after all."
"However, this child was raised by me after all."
"It's actually quite normal to have some feelings for someone."
Loya felt helpless about himself, but behind this helplessness, he was also self-righteous.
He turned and left, preparing to return to the factory.
Suddenly, Loya belatedly realized something, and his expression became ambiguous: "Actually, I was imposing my will on Vierlan, wasn't I?"
"Sigh, do I still have this 'daughter-obsessed' trait?"
"This is not good, this is not good."
"The child is growing up, and she should have her own opinions."
"This time, it seems the children have been terrified."
"I can't do that again next time."
...
Loya is a fickle man; he was so arrogant just a moment ago, but now he's starting to reflect on himself.
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Following up on his previous plan, Loya acted accordingly.
At the same time, to the east of Dawn City, there was a small town.
This is Kane Town.
This place is filled with all kinds of flowers.
There are even more and wider fields of flowers around the town.
There are also many varieties of flowers.
Living here, you can smell all kinds of flowers, which gives you a wonderful feeling of being in a fairyland.
Getting back to the main point. Kane Town is populous and looks very prosperous and lively.
This is the liveliest place in the area outside of the city.
And all of this was attracted by the town's local specialty, fresh flowers.
Before I knew it, it was dark.
The bustling town has become quiet.
But the arrival of night makes the flowers even more fragrant.
Many flowers are blooming wildly and recklessly.
"Hehehe, it's finally dark."
On the edge of town, a thin, sleazy-looking middle-aged man emerged from a small building.
He revealed a sinister smile and eagerly headed north.
Soon after, he arrived at the edge of a flower field that was surrounded by a fence.
This place is filled with all sorts of gray flowers.
On the surface, gray flowers are not actually that pretty.
However, the people nearby all know very well that these ugly flowers turn colorful during the day. Under the sunlight, they even shimmer with iridescent light, making these gray, ugly flowers even more sacred and full of dreamlike beauty.
This flower is also revered as the "Flower of Alice".
Alice, a feminine name, is quite extraordinary.
It is said that this is the name of the most beautiful and noble woman of our time.
"Let me see old Pete's precious secret."
The man said in a low voice. However, if you listened carefully, you could sense that his tone was full of envy, jealousy, and resentment.
Well, actually, it wasn't just him who was envious, jealous, and resentful.
In fact, all the flower growers in the town envied old Pete.
Because of this ugly flower, Old Pete made a fortune.
At the same time, old Pete wasn't like this before; on the contrary, he was quite lousy. He was lazy and idle all day long, and if it weren't for the family's savings, he would definitely have starved to death.
Now, the poor have turned their lives around, it's just too much to bear.
"Let me have your secret, and then let me become a world-renowned florist." The man carefully climbed over the wall and entered the flower field.
The flower field wasn't very large, but it was still about four or five acres.
In the very center, there was a small wooden house. It was dark inside, its shadows appearing and disappearing in the darkness, giving it a somewhat eerie feel.
The man hugged his clothes tighter; he felt cold.
"This is unbelievable."
The man rubbed his nose, carefully squatted down, and began to dig into the soil. He inhaled the fragrance of the soil, trying to analyze what was going on with it.
"Seems pretty ordinary?!" The man was somewhat surprised. At first, he thought the fertilizer here had some special features.
"Well, getting flower seeds is good enough."
Well, the man came here mainly to steal flower seeds.
Gray, ugly flowers naturally require incredible cultivation methods.
But this thing is difficult to research and develop.
What he wanted were flower seeds.
Once you obtain the flower seeds, you've practically unlocked the secret to wealth.
Later, with further research, he will have the confidence to make the flowers bloom.
Of course, to avoid being reported by Old Pete, he also planned to leave and make a living elsewhere.
The man bent over and moved straight toward the wooden house.
However, although he was somewhat cautious, his actions were actually quite significant.
But he wasn't afraid at all. Because, according to his investigation, old Pete was out eating at this time.
"Speaking of which, old Pete is really unambitious. With such good stuff, he doesn't even know to keep it to himself and strengthen the flower field's defenses."
"However, this is for the best. If Old Chit hadn't done this, how would I have had the chance to obtain the Alice Flower?"
Soon, the man arrived at the doorway.
He listened intently.
Even though we already know that Old Pete is not here, it's still necessary to be cautious and listen to what's going on.
Three seconds later, the man smiled. The room was quiet, clearly empty.
He pulled out a large pair of scissors and ruthlessly attacked the chain on the door.
[Snap, snap] The chain broke twice.
The tightly closed door loosened and slowly opened.
"Whoosh," a cloud of gray mist leaked out from the crack in the door.
"What's this?"
The man was surprised. He took a few deep breaths, but found nothing strange.
"Never mind, let's find the Alice Flower seeds first,"
The man pushed open the door and went inside.
It's very spacious here; apart from essential daily necessities, there's very little furniture or anything else.
The man carefully took out a small candle, lit it, and let the light illuminate everything.
He began his investigation.
Three minutes later.
The man clenched his fists, his expression grim.
"How could there not be?"
He was so angry that he couldn't help but stomp his feet.
A soft, ethereal sound rang out.
The man paused for a moment.
"basement?"
"Oh right, there's also a basement."
The man suddenly realized.
Ten seconds later, the wooden planks at the base of the wall were lifted.
A hole in the ground was revealed.
The man couldn't wait to get down.
The basement wasn't large, but when the man came down and saw the small area, he was stunned.
A naked, heavily pregnant woman was hanging on the wall, fast asleep.
A normal person reading this might think, "What's with this escape room game that Pete is playing?"
But when the man saw more, the astonishment on his face turned into fear.
He noticed that the woman was abnormal; her body had many dark red roots that were growing into the wall.
Upon closer inspection, the man also discovered that the wall had actually grown together with the woman.
"Monster, monster..."
The man was terrified. He cried out and scrambled to escape.
However, the woman on the wall was awakened, opened her eyelids, and revealed a pair of gray pupils as deep as an abyss, capable of swallowing everything.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh," the woman revealed a strange smile, and the roots from all directions, at this moment, seemed like a dense swarm of snakes, rushing towards the man.
"Oh no, my God..." The man was terrified.
"Help me, help me..."
"I know I was wrong."
The man struggled desperately, but the roots kept multiplying, and he couldn't hold on any longer.
He was like a fish, forcibly pulled back by a net formed by roots.
That's not all; the roots have even penetrated into the man's flesh, constantly drawing blood.
The roots turned bright red.
"Ah..." the woman let out a cry of pleasure.
"Waaaah..." The excruciating pain drove the man to utter despair, and he closed his eyes helplessly.
In the next five seconds, the man shriveled up and turned into a dried-up corpse.
More roots sprouted from the woman's body, spreading in all directions.
A frenzied force is roaring.
With a loud bang, the basement collapsed.
The wooden house above also began to collapse.
A dense root system extends out, then green leaves and flower buds sprout.
And in a very short time, it releases gray flowers.
The Alice flowers in the flower fields all around also began to change.
They spewed out gray pollen like jet engines, creating smog.
The smog was so thick that it formed billowing plumes of smoke.
The black night sky was polluted and turned gray.
The smog is still spreading rapidly.
The commotion here is quite significant.
However, since everyone lives quite far apart, it hasn't attracted much attention yet.
Even the rampant spread of gray pollen smog didn't attract much attention.
After all, in the darkness of night, gray and black easily blend together.
"Tsk, an early riot? Who instigated it?"
In the center of Kane, in a small tavern that was still open, an old man suddenly put down his glass, his eyes turned bloodshot, and he turned to look in the direction of Old Pete's house.
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