Chapter 127 Chapter 127: Can That Guy Kevin Really Take Care of a Child?
Chapter 127: Can That Guy Kevin Really Take Care of a Child?
"Whew... that scared me to death. Thankfully, they didn't start a fight. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known where to hide."
After finally waiting for those members of the Denizens of Abundance to leave completely, Qingque finally let out a sigh of relief, lightly patting her small chest with a lingering sense of fear.
Of course, bad guys should still be fought. But with her small frame, she'd just be sending herself over for nothing. So, it's best to leave these matters for the Cloud Knights to handle.
"What's so exaggerated about that? If Boss Kevin really wanted to keep them here, he could have settled it in just a few moves."
This kind of emotional adjustment seems to be Pardo's unique special ability. She can quickly snap out of a bad mood and even find time to brag about her boss to others.
Even in a situation like the one just now, even if the Denizens of Abundance hadn't said those things, Kevin wouldn't have chosen to directly interfere in the internal conflicts of the Xianzhou civilization itself.
It's best for the Xianzhou civilization to resolve its own internal conflicts... unless the Denizens of Abundance themselves are the guilty party and even plan to attack them without any justification. In that case, Kevin definitely wouldn't hold back.
Unfortunately, reality is clearly not that simple. The world almost never exists in pure black and white—so-called justice has always had two sides.
If a wolf eating a sheep isn't considered justice, then can a sheep eating grass be considered justice?
Unless... there's something that can truly unite all civilizations in the universe into one complete community?
No, wait... let's forget about that terrifying idea.
Kevin shook his head, dispelling this frightening thought from his mind. Then, he picked up Pardo's thread of conversation again, patting her little head as he said, "Often, what's right or wrong can't be imposed on others based solely on our own perspective, understand?"
For example, if someone wants to kill another person because that person killed their father, that's understandable. But if both of them are essentially 'good people,' which one would you help?
Since you've decided to be an observer, please don't view these things from a personal perspective.
After hearing her boss's words, Pardo nodded her head somewhat understandingly. But then she heard Stelle beside her stubbornly say, "But the Denizens of Abundance have indeed hurt many people."
Perhaps Dan Shu, as their leader, could be considered a good person in a personal sense. But within the entire Denizens of Abundance, the proportion of bad people far outweighs the good ones.
Even Dan Shu herself, when considering the entire Denizens of Abundance, hardly ever thinks about those other innocent people, does she?
"Then what about the Xianzhou Alliance? Do you think everything they've done has always been completely correct, without any mistakes?"
Kevin didn't choose to directly refute Stelle. He didn't even use those children as examples. Instead, he spoke from an angle most people consider correct: "Do you think that even the so-called 'Abundance Followers' are all irredeemably evil without exception across their entire race?"
That's an entire civilization, not some pirate organization formed by gathering different individuals... Just like how the Xianzhou could once be considered Abundance Followers too. Wasn't it the decision-makers who decided to pursue 'Abundance'? What does that have to do with ordinary people?
"If I remember correctly, the Foxians on the Xianzhou seem to have originally been a branch of Abundance Followers, right?"
Kevin glanced at Qingque. After receiving her nod of confirmation, he continued speaking to Stelle: "Do you mean to say that in these likely irreconcilable disputes between civilizations, you also want to influence them based on your own beliefs? Even if you really did that, why should they listen to you?"
Even though Kevin also understands that most Abundance Followers in the universe, while gaining immortality easily, often lose their minds and become like vicious beasts—they devour their own kind, inject themselves with alien beast blood, become nests for hive organisms, or repair their bodies through hibernation and shedding scales... These are all parts specially noted in the IPC's intelligence.
But the main point Kevin wants to convey to Stelle isn't about this. He wants to tell her—
"This world never operates according to your way. If you remain stubborn about this, you'll either sadly discover your own futility after countless efforts, or you'll die completely during one of those processes."
"The most terrifying thing isn't lacking the ability to change all this. It's knowing you don't have the ability yet still clinging to that mindset."
"Unless you possess the actual power to change all this."
Kevin is by no means an extreme proponent of power for its own sake. It's just that harsh reality has repeatedly made him understand what truly forms the foundation for changing everything.
"But that's only a means, never the goal itself. Understand?"
If he could exchange everything he has now for a beautiful ending in the past, he would gladly do so... But there are no 'ifs' in this world. If given the choice, would you really choose it?
After dropping this line, Kevin didn't pay any more attention to Stelle who was lost in thought and feeling down. Instead, he quickly walked over to Qingque and asked, "We've delayed for so long. It's about time to go find that guy. Do you know where they are now?"
"Let me see... The latest task assignment says I'm supposed to take you, Mr. Kevin, to meet up with the Astral Express crew at the Artisanship Commission?"
Looking at the message on her Jade Abacus, Qingque couldn't help but mutter quietly, "How strange. Why is Her Excellency the Diviner getting better and better at ordering people around?"
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"Hey, welcome back?"
In an unknown location somewhere, Kafka and Blade—who had left Kevin's side not long ago—pushed open a door and walked in. The first thing they saw was Silver Wolf sitting on the sofa with her legs tucked under her, seriously playing video games.
She just casually greeted the two and quickly shifted her attention back to the game console in her hands.
"You're really quite leisurely. Even though A-Blade and I have been running around so busily."
In response to Kafka's seemingly complaining words, Silver Wolf replied while chewing bubblegum: "Can you blame me? Elio didn't write a part for me in this script. To avoid causing trouble for you guys, of course I can only play games."
"Sigh." Hearing Silver Wolf's reply, Kafka let out a slight sigh. "You know what? This is the first time I've ever doubted the authenticity of Elio's script."
"What's wrong?" Silver Wolf asked curiously.
"Well, I've been thinking... if we just leave Stelle with that guy like this, won't that child really get corrupted?"
Volume 3: The Land of Abundance Reveals Its Disasters
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