Chapter 140 Chapter 140: So, am I not very clever?
Chapter 140: So, am I not very clever?
To be honest, if possible, Welt really didn't want to recall that man.
Even though, under the machinations of the second Schicksal Overseer later on, not many stories about that former first Overseer were actually passed down, and he remained more of a symbolic benchmark for many Valkyries... although he had indeed made indelible contributions in the fight against the 'Honkai'.
But in reality, Welt understood very well that guy was, from beginning to end, an extremely selfish person, and definitely not some great Overseer who wholeheartedly served the people—if allowing the growth of the Honkai would greatly benefit his goals, then he would inevitably do so.
To some extent, being able to maintain his original intention for hundreds of years was actually quite an admirable thing. But precisely because of this, he was even more terrifying, because almost nothing else could sway his mind.
Of course, the most terrifying and also most admirable point was... that guy actually succeeded in the end?
He succeeded in going against the flow of time's long river, saving the person he once loved most, and the only person he ever loved in his life... at the cost of abandoning everything he possessed in the real world—including himself.
Fortunately, he left; unfortunately, he left. Fortunately, his goals were never related to the 'Honkai'; unfortunately, his goals were never related to the 'Honkai'.
People always say their own stories should be written by their own will, and so-called right and wrong should naturally be left for future generations to judge—but everyone's evaluation of him was always mixed, and in the end, everyone lost the qualification to judge.
This is truly... thought-provoking...
"That's very true. No matter when, becoming friends is always more worthwhile than becoming enemies—if I didn't follow this principle, I'm afraid my days as a merchant would have already come to an end."
Even though he had inexplicably suffered rather unfair treatment, Luocha quickly adjusted his state and instead spoke to Kevin and Welt before him: "I'm very sorry. I can sense that my appearance has indeed stirred up some unpleasant memories for you two. But this is innate, beyond my control, isn't it?"
Just like his birth, the calamity he was born with was also innate. He had no choice, but later on, he could decide what choices he should make.
"But please believe me, I came here without any other malicious intent. I was simply dragged here against my will to do some helpful things... Of course, I'm actually quite happy to do these things too."
Even if Luocha hadn't seen Kevin's performance against the Ambrosial Arbor earlier, he would still choose to act this way—being kind to others, or rather, appearing like a great philanthropist in front of others... he was long accustomed to such things.
And coincidentally at this moment, a figure struggling to prop up their upper body with both hands, climbing up the steps step by step, gradually entered everyone's view from the edge of the square.
"Not to complain... Luocha, Mr. Silent, why did you run so fast? I... I feel like I'm actually the one dragging the team down the most?"
After finally catching her breath, Sushang finally raised her head to look around, instantly noticing the seven or eight pairs of eyes looking at her. Her originally somewhat natural expression instantly froze.
"Uh, uh... What a coincidence, is everyone here?"
"...Hi?"
Needless to say, she really doesn't know how to liven up the atmosphere at all.
"Forget it. I don't want to dwell on these meaningless matters anymore."
Finally, after shaking his head, Kevin successfully broke the stalemate and said to Welt: "I'm actually not very keen on interfering in Xianzhou matters. After all, that's something their own civilization should consider... Although now it can pretty much be considered one civilization encroaching upon another."
When saying this, Kevin seemed to imply something but didn't directly state his answer. Instead, he shook his head at Welt again: "But since you said Xianzhou can handle its current troubles on its own, then there's no need for me to forcibly assert myself."
"However, I will also fulfill what I promised that General."
After saying this, without waiting for Welt's response, Kevin directly turned and walked towards little Elysia in the distance, seemingly wanting to continue the previously unfinished family education.
Faced with this situation, Welt could only sigh softly and murmur to himself: "Is that so? It seems... that General's considerations are even more far-reaching than mine..."
No wonder everyone calls this 'Eyes-Closed General' a strategic genius. Don't judge right and wrong with hindsight after everything is over. Being able to successfully consider all factors amidst a vortex and also suppress calamities that erupted almost simultaneously across Xianzhou is definitely an extremely remarkable feat.
Only...
Welt suddenly looked up at Dan Heng beside him, silent for a moment, unsure how to broach the subject.
It seems he still isn't willing to tell them what happened in his past. Perhaps for him it's a memory too painful to speak of... and for Xianzhou as well.
Regardless of Welt's situation here, at least at the same time, Kevin had already walked back to little Elysia's side. This 1.4-meter-tall pink-haired little girl was now straining to lift her head towards him, revealing an extremely adorable smile.
"Ehe?"
Faced with this scene, Kevin could only sigh slightly and then ask little Elysia: "Even if you insist that traveling around the universe would make you happier, there's really no need to sneak around. Wouldn't it be better to just tell me directly?"
Yes, exactly! Those parents educating their rebellious children also adopt this approach of reasoning first before resorting to discipline!
"Well, I just thought... if you could travel around everywhere too, Kevin, you'd definitely leave behind many stories and be very happy. But if I told you directly, you wouldn't agree. So I had no choice but to resort to this plan."
Having just finished speaking in a low voice with her head bowed timidly, making Kevin's heart waver slightly, this little rascal immediately raised her head again and gave him a big beaming smile.
"So? Am I not very clever?"
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