Chapter 924: "Paradise" (Thanks to "I Am Liang Chen, Who Am I Afraid Of" Alliance Hierarch)
Xiao Jingsan was indifferent, many had cursed him to Hell before, but he didn't care.
"Is there a real bullet in this handgun?" Su Ming'an asked.
"Yes." Xiao Jingsan nodded.
"A one in six chance, if it hits you, will you really die?"
"Yes."
"You're really betting your life with a captive...?"
"Yes."
Confirming that the revolver indeed had real bullets, Su Ming'an became several levels more cautious of Xiao Jingsan. Such a person who doesn't even care about their life is truly terrifying.
Next, Xiao Jingsan suggested that the night was long, and he wanted to take Su Ming'an on a solo mission.
Xiao Jingsan's talisman was a kind of summoning talisman that could call forth a train like a great dragon, quickly traveling from one end of the world to the other. This transportation tool was very peculiar, resembling a spatial wormhole.
What Xiao Jingsan called "the mission" was to save people—saving those near death, those about to be executed, those misunderstood by society, people under tsunamis, and various pitiable people worldwide.
At the execution ground of the Union Government, just as Mizushima Kawa Sora was about to execute the second batch of civilians, he found the place empty; those to be executed had disappeared. Xiao Jingsan had pulled them onto the train, speeding towards the sky.
"This..." Mizushima Kawa Sora was stunned, where did this train come from?
"It's the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Old Day Church!" Scripps saw Xiao Jingsan on the train: "Where is he taking the condemned ones? Don't run!"
They tried to follow, but Xiao Jingsan's train sped fast, disappearing in a wave of spatial fluctuation.
Next, the train appeared in every corner of the world. Ahsente Kingdom, Weina Republic, Josay Grand Duchy, Niyi Democratic Alliance, Vanford United States, Mofei Freedom Federation...
Realms where silver frost hung, where cherry blossoms danced, where the fragrance of parasol trees lingered, where sea breezes surrounded, where sheep and cattle roamed, where cold winds pierced the bone in high mountains...
Su Ming'an sat in the passenger seat, feeling the wind blow past his ear. His heartbeat sped up; he'd never seen such convenient transportation, capable of traversing space and jumping to the far corners of the world. This was simply a divine artifact. He had underestimated the world's talisman system, managing to come up with such a powerful transportation tool.
More and more people sat onboard. Various people expressed their gratitude towards the driver Xiao Jingsan; they'd never seen such a miraculous train, it was almost like... a chariot of salvation from Paradise.
—Bringing them up from death, leading them to a Paradise free of prejudice and judgment.
Wind blew through Su Ming'an's black hair, Su Ming'an watched the scenery speeding past beside the train, sights from all corners of the world unveiled before him, the surreal spatial flow darting like silver fish, akin to a dream scene leaving him no time to admire.
Racing through the wind, a vast unspeakable freedom swelled in his chest.
"Do you think I'm doing the right thing, Wensheng?"
The wind carried Xiao Jingsan's voice.
Su Ming'an turned his head, Xiao Jingsan sat at the driver's seat, controlling with one hand a talisman flashing with golden light, it was this talisman commanding the movement of the spatial train. The bizarre light reflected off his mask, faintly showing a smile in Xiao Jingsan's eyes.
No matter Xiao Jingsan's ideology, he was indeed saving people at this moment. Su Ming'an nodded.
Xiao Jingsan raised his hand high, spreading his arms in the wind, laughing loudly: "I will create a Paradise, I definitely will."
He seemed more like a child at the moment, excited about his little kingdom.
Returning to the Old Day Church, Xiao Jingsan received people's gratitude, he arranged for those who couldn't return home to stay at the Old Day Church, telling them they could live here from now on, and no one would judge their lives anymore. Several rescued children surrounded him, playing games with him. Xiao Jingsan patted the children's heads, telling them not to be afraid, they would have a new life.
"Vice Hierarch, there's trouble in the east, someone says they don't want to live with Exotic Species, so they're cursing in the street." At this moment, a subordinate reported to Xiao Jingsan.
Xiao Jingsan's smile froze for a moment, his expression turned extremely cold instantly: "Someone causing trouble?"
"Yes, a middle-aged man, he says he doesn't want to live with Exotic Species, and is cursing in the street," the subordinate said.
"They're all people I've saved, yet someone dares to be picky and cause chaos." Xiao Jingsan said coldly: "Then kill him, my created Paradise does not allow the presence of troublemakers."
"Yes." The subordinate lowered his head and left.
Su Ming'an watched the scene, his gaze subtly shifting.
Xiao Jingsan patted the children's heads, told them not to be afraid before turning to look at Su Ming'an: "Do you think I'm cruel?"
"No, this is your ruled domain." Su Ming'an said. He wouldn't provoke a madman.
"Do you think—I'm fighting violence with violence, judging a life based on my personal biases?" Xiao Jingsan said lightly: "Just because that middle-aged man cursed in the street, I'm going to execute him, do you see me as tyrannical?"
Su Ming'an said nothing.
"In the current world, the Union Government represents law and order, the legality of something depends on the comprehensive judgment of the Union Government tribunal and the courtroom. If something is illegal, it shows it's disrupting social morality, social order, and legal understanding." Xiao Jingsan said:
"But now, these moralities, orders, and legal understandings have all collapsed. In the Paradise I create, everyone is no longer who they were; their former social identities have been cruelly erased by the Union Government, and they cannot go back."
"So, if the law and fairness represented by the Union Government are correct, is the Demon Hunt Order right? The systems they establish are mostly for maintaining their own stability. Once benefits align with their class needs, any laws that defy common sense can be proposed, the Demon Hunt Order is the best example."
"I know you definitely want to criticize me. But if laws are of no use anymore, someone should punish the deviants, otherwise there will never be a day of peace here."
Xiao Jingsan said this, chuckled lightly, his voice floated like a feather.
"The Paradise I create is fragile, even shaky."
"Any internal crisis, I do not allow its existence. So, using thunderous methods to deal with crisis is the best way."
Xiao Jingsan thought Su Ming'an would refute him; in Xiao Jingsan's understanding, Su Ming'an was a student grown from the Ivory Tower, always exposed to truth, goodness, and beauty from school, would not accept such cruel ideals.
But Su Ming'an didn't, only said:
"I will not comment; your outlook is different from mine; what you've experienced and what I've gone through differ vastly. Before deeply understanding this world, I will not voice my personal opinion; doing so would merely be forcing a judgment on your rights or wrongs."
Xiao Jingsan seemed taken aback.
Su Ming'an could sense Xiao Jingsan's gradually joyous emotion, like a little child being praised.
"Can I call you Lord Angel in the future?" Xiao Jingsan suddenly said.
"No, you can't." Su Ming'an disliked this title, it sounded strange and inexplicable.
"Lord Angel, I'll take you to the room." Xiao Jingsan didn't listen at all, directly using this title.
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"Ding-dong!"
[NPC (Xiao Jingsan) Favorability: 80+5 points!]
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It was already very late, Xiao Jingsan arranged a room for Su Ming'an to rest well, and discuss the matters of the Old Day Church tomorrow.
Su Ming'an closed the door, confirmed that no one was watching, then slowly squatted, taking several deep breaths, pressing down his wildly beating heart.
In the Old Day Church, he always felt a suffocating pressure on his chest, a little out of breath, as the buildings here were perpetually shrouded in black mist, sunless, even the moonlight carried a crimson hue. Many cities were empty, a constant smell of decay lingered in the air.
Not to mention, those residents who went mad at the drop of a hat, and those bloodstained captives…
Although Xiao Jingsan claimed this was Paradise, in Su Ming'an's eyes, it was an extremely oppressive bloody Hell, an exiled region from society, permeated with a sense of solitude, despair, and isolation from the world. Those who came here could never return to society, never see the light again.
After catching his breath, Su Ming'an turned on the computer in the room. At a glance, the internet was filled with news about the first Dream Patrol Family's exploits today.
——Goodness, the world has already exploded.
Whether it was openly challenging the Union Government, fighting Mizushima Kawa Sora, or joining the City Guardian Department, Shadow's series of actions ignited the world. Countless people were discussing every move of the "first Dream Patrol Family".
[HOT] Explosive! The first Dream Patrol Family openly challenges the Union Government! Seems closely linked with Yi Zhongyu!
[HOT] The first Dream Patrol Family suspected of being both "Exotic Species and Eligibles"? Will the experience of the Louyue Nation's Eldest Prince reoccur in the present world?
[HOT] Full video of the first Dream Patrol Family versus Mizushima Kawa Sora released! Experts like Norse, Lv Chengzhu, and Yang Liuxu analyzed, believe the strength of the first Dream Patrol Family is equivalent to a Fifth Level Talisman Family! Click to see the value analysis of the first Dream Patrol Family!
[HOT] Li Yanghao, leader of the Human Self-Rescue Alliance, publicly declares support for the first Dream Patrol Family, and states the actions of the Union Government are truly hateful. The first Dream Patrol Family is a hero, not a wanted criminal to be wary of.
[HOT] The Union Government issued an emergency apology statement! They express strong apologies to the first Dream Patrol Family, stating it was an excessive action by radicals. The Union Government still welcomes the arrival of the first Dream Patrol Family!
[HOT] Cardinal Nalfas issued a statement, indicating Mizushima Kawa Sora as a Church's candidate Goddess. Mizushima Kawa Sora is blessed by the Deities, allowing no questioning, please maintain respect for the Deities!
[HOT] The emerging sect——Lighthouse Church's Sect Hierarch Boris issued a statement, saying the Deities are just big fools.
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The posts were all about the first Dream Patrol Family, speculating and analyzing their appearance, demeanor, small gestures, family background, identity, etc.
Su Ming'an casually clicked on one analysis post.
Just then, he heard Chang Ge's voice: "Su Ming'an, it's late, are you not going to sleep?"
Chang Ge hadn't spoken much all day, Su Ming'an almost forgot about him.
Su Ming'an replied: "No sleep, I still have many things left to do. After reading these posts, I need to play 'Girl Dream Project', then play 'Louyue Nation', and finally attempt to approach the Old Day Church's Prophecy Stone Wall to see if there's any gain."
Chang Ge sighed: "You really are tired."
He once envied the Number One Player's invincibility, but now he gradually realized, the Number One Player is indeed… very tired. Just from observing the whole day, inserting himself, Chang Ge felt he couldn't handle it.
Su Ming'an didn't mind, he continued to focus intently on reading these posts, constantly absorbing information to fill in the gaps he hadn't noticed.
In the dim room, only the sound of him tapping the keyboard remained.
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"Welcome to the City Guardian Department, first Dream Patrol Family." In the bright hall, people stood around, welcoming the world-renowned figure——the first Dream Patrol Family.
They clapped their hands, their eyes full of admiration.
Shadow walked into the hall of the City Guardian Department, everyone looked at him with respect. Several young people almost couldn't contain their excitement and rushed over for an autograph.
"That's the first Dream Patrol Family." A few uniformed girls whispered.
"Looks so handsome."
"So young and powerful, effortlessly clearing challenges, daring to confront the injustices of the Union Government, simply wonderful. If only he were my boyfriend…"
Facing these admiring gazes, Shadow sighed inwardly. He knew these admiration, respect, admiration should belong to the main body. Yet no one knew the main body was the true first Dream Patrol Family.
The fake first Dream Patrol Family, bathed entirely in light, was where people's attention was focused.
However, the true first Dream Patrol Family was still in the black mist of the Old Day Church, never to see the light of day.
"First Dream Patrol Family, this is the headquarters of the City Guardian Department, the independent city Haksey. Everyone was about to sleep, but upon hearing you came, they all immediately got up to welcome you." The leading man called Shangqing, a B-level member of the City Guardian Department, was the one who brought Shadow back to the City Guardian Department.
"Mm." Shadow nodded.
He had already seen this city, its architectural style was very bright, leaning towards modern Europe. People on the streets had rosy complexions, tidy clothing, the air carried a scent of greenery and flowers, refreshing the mind and body.
Despite it being nighttime, the moonlight in the sky was very bright, even without lighting lamps, one could clearly see the beautiful and orderly buildings around, completely different worlds compared to the collapsed remnants of Dao Ya City.
Shadow profoundly perceived the vastness of the Tenth World, with fifty-eight independent polities representing fifty-eight different national styles. Even two neighboring cities might have completely different cultures, making one increasingly aware of the world's reality.
...It's truly nice to have light. If only the main body were standing here.
Standing in the light, Shadow faced the people's smiles and shook hands with them.