Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 202 Morgan's Dignity

The city guards and other residents surrounding Morgan were stunned.

Lord City Lord, are you bowing and begging for forgiveness?
The moment Morgan bent down, the aura of authority and mystery that had long surrounded him quietly crumbled, revealing him as an ordinary old man.

Everyone's mindset has undergone a subtle change.

At this moment, Bai Yuetian slowly spoke: "Morgan, I really don't know about the past, and I have no ill intentions towards the Lighthouse. Otherwise, I wouldn't have returned to the Lighthouse after I met up with Hisakawa Defense.

Morgan remained silent, still bowing, and motionless.

Bai Yuetian frowned: "It seems you are aware of this as well. So you are taking risks for Gray. Such radical and risky behavior for personal feelings does not conform to the three laws you yourself established, does it?"

Given the relationship between Morgan and Gray, it's not unimaginable that Morgan would take risks for Gray.

But this undoubtedly violates the three laws.

According to the logic of the Three Laws, Morgan should have completely forgotten Gray. Even if he accidentally guessed Gray's identity, he should have played along and tried his best to benefit the Beacon, instead of letting the situation turn out like this.

Morgan remained silent.

His posture remained unchanged, but he just looked a bit more hunched over.

Bai Yuetian sighed softly.

He stared at Morgan, lost in thought.

What's next?
If the incident had occurred in Hisakawa, it would have been considered attempted kidnapping, and according to Hisakawa law, Morgan could have been sentenced to more than ten years in prison.

But this is not Jiuchuan, but a wasteland after the world has been turned upside down.

There is no rule of law here, only rule of men.

He could kill Morgan.

This wouldn't be too difficult; Morgan himself might even be willing to atone with his death.

Bai Yuetian pondered deeply.

“I can reconcile with the Lighthouse on behalf of Hisakawa Defense, but I have a few conditions,” he said slowly.

Morgan and the lighthouse should not be treated lightly.

He has been at the lighthouse for so long and has many grievances against it; now is the perfect time for reform.

"Hand over the Kloto system."

Bai Yuetian did not forget ASH's digital clone's instructions.

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

In this timeline, ASH is trapped in the Krotor system and has been intertwined with the consciousness of the Mana Primordial for decades. If it can be extracted, it will greatly help in defeating the ecosystem.

People around were whispering.

What is the Krotto system?

"Never heard of it!"

"Why is he making demands? He hasn't even beaten us yet! He's so arrogant!"

"Lord City Lord, we've already targeted him, let's make our move!"

"The Croto system, is it that dormant central computer system?"

The Kroto system crashed before Morgan became lord of the city, and few of the new generation knew of its existence.

A portion of the city's defense troops were also eager to make a move.

They showed Bai Yuetian indignant expressions, as if they were ready to fight to the death.

Bai Yuetian paid them no attention.

Because only Morgan could make the decision.

“All the lighthouse people must move to the surface to live,” Bai Yuetian continued.

ASH digital clones can simulate the magnetic field signals of the original body to dispel nearby Devouring Beasts.

While the sky is safe, it also faces severe problems of living space and resources, giving rise to two classes with drastically different circumstances: the upper class and the lower class. It also gave birth to the monstrous creation of the Three Laws.

After receiving protection from ASH's digital clone, the Lighthouse People were able to return to life on the surface.

"The ground is rich in resources."

"Kukawa Defense has a way to help you avoid being attacked by the Devouring Beasts. There is no need to continue upholding the Three Laws of the Lighthouse." "If I think of anything else later, I will communicate with Mark."

At this point, Bai Yuetian changed the subject.

"As for you, Morgan."

His gaze fell on Morgan's shoulder, and Morgan seemed to sense it, his hunched body trembling almost imperceptibly.

"No matter what happens, internal human struggles are insignificant and shameful. Only the ecosystem is humanity's true enemy. You should find a place to reflect on this."

Morgan was stunned.

During his moment of silence, those around him showed expressions of surprise and uncertainty, while those further away began to whisper among themselves.

Bai Yuetian's words were like a bombshell to them.

They forced Morgan to abdicate in favor of Mark, wanted the Beacon People to return to the surface to live, and even wanted to abolish the Three Laws!
Surely the city lord wouldn't agree?

“I understand,” Morgan said.

He stood up slowly.

He was too old; his back ached terribly after bending over for only a short while.

“I will grant your request.” Morgan paused for a moment.

"After passing the position of city lord to Mark and completing all the handover procedures, I will participate in the pilgrimage ceremony to follow in the footsteps of Teacher Gray and seek the future for humanity."

A long journey was the only thing he could give himself.

The last vestige of dignity.

hum!
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding area erupted in chaos.

"Why did the city lord agree?"

"Did you all hear that? The city lord is about to embark on a long journey!"

"What else can we do if we disagree? The other side is a force that possesses flying vehicles."

"Who exactly is Bai Yuetian?"

Are we going back to the ground?

"If the Three Laws are abolished, will there still be a distinction between the upper class and the common people? Will there still be breeding tasks?"

Unable to contain their surging emotions, people began to chatter amongst themselves, and the entire platform became noisy.

Bai Yuetian frowned, then relaxed his eyebrows.

“I respect your decision,” he replied.

I'll give you a few days.

"I hope everything will be ready when I come to the lighthouse next time."

Bai Yuetian paused for a moment.

What about 4068, 4079, and 4277?

He said slowly, "They are my friends. They were captured by the law institute to be experimented on. I came to you to save them. Has Mark mentioned them to you?"

Morgan nodded.

“I’ve already sent Charles to fetch some men; they should be here soon,” he replied.

For some reason, he suddenly felt calm.

Perhaps it's because the dust has settled.

Ultimately, he couldn't muster the courage to fight Bai Yuetian to the death, because he couldn't see even the slightest chance of winning.

He couldn't let the entire lighthouse be buried with him.

If that's the case, all his past efforts will have become a joke, and he won't be able to face those he sacrificed for, or those who voluntarily sacrificed for the lighthouse, after his death.

From the moment he promulgated the Three Laws, he constantly hypnotized himself.

Everything he did was for all of humanity. Drake's sacrifice was worthwhile, Red Heron's sacrifice was worthwhile, Red Coco's sacrifice was worthwhile, and everyone's sacrifice was worthwhile!
He hypnotized himself into having a heart of stone.

But if he were to lead the lighthouse into the abyss of destruction, his life would become a farcical clown show. He cannot make such an absurd exit; he absolutely cannot.

(End of this chapter)