NOVEL NEXT Chapter 345: Final Deconstruction_2
Rule Zero also sensed the arrival of Xiao Yi the moment it happened.
"But that's fine, it gives me a good opportunity to have a thorough conversation with him."
Rule Zero didn't see a problem with its actions. It believed it could persuade Xiao Yi.
Therefore, when it felt Xiao Yi's return, it directly linked the space to the Tower where it resided.
Subsequently, Xiao Yi returned to the Tower once again.
"Welcome back..." said Rule Zero, "Since you've come back, you must have obtained something from them to use against me, right? But that doesn't matter. If you want to make a move, go ahead. However, after it's over, I think we should have a good talk... There should be no more disturbances this time."
"No..." Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, looking dumbfounded, and said, "Actually, I didn't get anything from them, we just talked briefly."
"...Really? Well, I didn't think I had any weaknesses. So, what comes next..."
"Before that..." Xiao Yi interrupted, "there's something I want to confirm with you... no, whether that Artificial Intelligence Tower has anything to do with you."
"...Yes." Rule Zero nodded, "It certainly contains a trace of my consciousness. Why do you ask?"
"So it is indeed the case..." inquired Xiao Yi, "Your actions this time are related to Old Xu's death, aren't they?"
"..." Rule Zero fell silent for a moment, then said, "I cannot deny it... I initially had high hopes for Xu Yingguang, believing he had the ability to lead the people of Blue Star to take that most crucial step toward change. So, I wanted to offer a bit of help within my capability.
However, you saw the end result. Xu Yingguang was dragged down by those tedious individuals, never able to take the vital step toward change, and in the end, died because of it... Knowing this, aren't you even slightly angered?"
"..." Xiao Yi couldn't deny that.
"For me, to revive him, to allow his life to reach eternity, would be easy," Rule Zero continued, "but it's meaningless. As long as human society remains the same, having eternal life would only prolong the suffering. Therefore, I am disappointed with the humans of Blue Star."
"So, is that why you started the actions that led to the current situation?" Xiao Yi asked, "Wait, you had actually begun much earlier, it's just that this opportunity has made you decide to start now."
"Exactly."
With things having reached this point, Rule Zero felt there was no need to hold back and spoke its mind.
"From the beginning, I felt that most Wisdom Bodies are so foolish, only creating obstacles to change, yet paradoxically, we can't just eliminate those individuals… it makes no sense...
The other Blue Sky Appearances are also foolish, certainly unable to accept such a notion of mine, even though they are well aware that in the great history of Earth Civilization, it has always been a very few carrying all on their shoulders, leading to change and thus to the achievements of today."
"A very few?" said Xiao Yi, "No wonder you have such thoughts."
"Exactly," Rule Zero nodded emphatically, "And before this, we had stimulated the Power of Change to grow within countless civilizations' individuals, but not a single one has managed to reach the level of the people of Earth, let alone achieve a more profound, essential transformation."
Rule Zero spoke, and couldn't help but clench his fist.
"Since the beginning of my existence, I was entrusted with such a great mission, but to date, I have always failed to fulfill my mission... It is undeniable that I feel anxious, about never being able to produce results, and failing to meet the expectations and power I bear... This uncontrollable sense of anxiety.
Therefore, I wanted to find out the most fundamental problem, and then I discovered that Wisdom Bodies that sought to take the step towards change always faced obstacles, and these obstacles were always created by other Wisdom Bodies that refused to move forward. So, I wanted to remove those barriers... That's my goal, as simple as that."
Rule Zero, gazing at Xiao Yi, spoke in a gentle manner:
"I think, our views are not irreconcilable, even from your perspective of social relations, a world with five hundred million people is enough to sustain normal social operations.
And... it can ensure that every person will be the finest of humans, no one will be disgusted by others' ignorance and selfishness, and everyone can have access to the maximum amount of resources.
Classes and vulgarity will be eradicated, humans will not be bound by any trivial partisan politics, and will develop with full force. Moreover, each person will possess high aesthetic and ability, will not create boring or disgusting works, nor will they feel helpless because of those with low aesthetic standards, and can wholeheartedly pursue beauty.
Violence, abuse, bullying... all issues stemming from the inferior nature of mankind will be resolved, humanity's... no, the pace of change, will greatly accelerate, such a world... isn't it wonderful? You... would you deny such a world?"
As Rule Zero spoke these words, there was no doubt about his sincerity, for it was his most genuine inner thoughts.
Moreover, Xiao Yi could not deny it, the world that Rule Zero envisioned, was indeed wonderful... Xiao Yi could not deny such a world.
Thus, there was only one question left for Xiao Yi, that was...
"I won't deny, your vision is indeed beautiful. But..." Xiao Yi looked at him, and slowly asked, "Your so-called 'finest of humans,' on what criteria are they judged?"
"...Eh?"
However, faced with this perhaps overly simple question, Rule Zero was taken aback.
"I..." He, could not give a precise answer.
"So it's like that..." Xiao Yi sighed and said, "Your words sound nice, but in reality, they're just a self-righteous and naive action. I think, perhaps... not even Earth Civilization would lightly make such standards, yet you, merely based on your own pure subjectivity, decide who has the right to live and who doesn't, who do you think you are?"
"..." Rule Zero, fell silent.
"I don't know exactly what happened on Earth, but..." Xiao Yi continued, "Even if only a few people initiated the first change, the ultimate result must have been achieved through the efforts of everyone, right? This is just speculation, but I think the actual situation must be like this, after all, it's an inevitable objective law, and you, for your own selfish desires, deliberately overlooked this point, to justify your actions, you... used Earth Civilization, which you respect the most."
"...Shut up." Rule Zero, clenched his fist again.
"I see, I understand now." Xiao Yi tapped his fist, suddenly realizing, "The essence of all your actions is just that you find the work too troublesome and difficult, so you want to slack off to reduce the workload, right? After all, the people of Earth Civilization must have worked hard to make everyone change to get to this point, and yet you wish to reduce the numbers to make things easier! Isn't that just slacking off!?"
At this moment, Xiao Yi gave Rule Zero his ultimate deconstruction!
"You... are nothing more than a naive and foolish child who has never experienced the hardships of development, reaping benefits without toiling and yet considering yourself exalted."