I said you are all war criminals

In this brutal war, countless heroes emerged, defending their beliefs with their lives. But even more shocking was that many people who were originally identified as "not half-demons" awakened in the cruel environment of war, showing amazing power and becoming the key to turning the tide of the war.

As the war progressed, the term "half-demon" gradually fell out of favor, and countries began to use "new humans" to refer to these people with special abilities. They became the most powerful weapon in the war and the key factor in determining the direction of the war.

What’s funny is that now the “new humans” are seen as the evolution of humans, and humans are beginning to believe that they should evolve into the new humans.

...If Xiangzi knew about this in the afterlife, he would be so angry that he would laugh.

That's right.

Xiangzi died.

At the end of the One Year War, Shoko Toyokawa, who was preparing to spread G3 poison gas in the United States, was killed by Nijixia.

78

Chapter 78: Funeral.

The hills behind Totsuki Academy were completely silent, with only the rustling of leaves and the shovelling of Hongxia's shovel.

The pit Hongxia had dug wasn't big, but it was big enough for an adult. Xiangzi's body lay quietly inside, his eyes closed, as if he was just asleep.

"You guy..."

Hong Xia covered Xiangzi's face with the last handful of dirt, "Always so childish..."

In Hongxia's opinion, Xiangzi has not grown up at all in the past twenty years.

A crude wooden tombstone stood crookedly in front of the grave, with the words "Fengchuan Xiangzi" engraved on it, which were carved by Hong Xia herself.

Hong Xia sat down next to the ground that had just been filled, then took out a cigarette from her pocket and lit it.

The smoke blurred her vision.

Honestly, what Xiangzi did wasn't particularly cruel, at least not as cruel as what Liang did. Even if Xiangzi ultimately intended to deploy G3 gas—a highly effective nerve gas capable of killing tens of millions within hours—that would essentially be a continuation of the war. After the war, or rather, after Xiangzi's defeat, the world would one day return to peace.

Unlike the previous three times, Xiangzi's actions did not threaten the destruction of human civilization. She was just an overzealous avenger, directing her anger at people from other countries...that was all.

The same is true.

After Hongxia killed Xiangzi, the world did not continue to deteriorate.

The coalition government took over Japan again, and the world was reshuffled. The term "half-demon" was no longer used. Now only the new humans remained, and only humans and the future remained.

Let’s talk about the future.

First up is Kita Ikuyo.

She hadn't returned to Japan, but had been in New York, overseeing the evolution of half-demons... no, new humans. At first glance, this might sound like dangerous human experimentation, like Kita is a mad scientist or something, but in reality, it's a project similar to "solving genetic diseases," focused on the future of humanity as a whole.

During the One Year War, Kita also made a lot of efforts to change the name of half-demons into new humans.

Then there is Nana Ohba.

During the One Year War, she returned to Japan, having previously been a renowned actress, and fought as a soldier. She rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel for her exploits during the war. After the war, she was tried as a war criminal by the International Military Tribunal, but was ultimately acquitted because she had committed no violations of the laws of war during the war.

During the One Year War, she was known as the bright yellow devil of Japan.

Hongxia knew that Nana's relatives and friends died in the SIDE1 attack, and that person's name was Aishiro Karen.

Next is Yamada Ryo.

Yamada Ryo joined the army during the One Year War and, as the leader of a Newtype unit, demonstrated immense strength and strategic prowess. She repeatedly thwarted Japanese offensives. Despite being Japanese, her outstanding military achievements earned her a promotion to colonel in the United States after the war. However, Ryo resigned her military rank after the war and returned to her research in genetic sequencing.

As far as Hongxia knows, Liang has always felt guilty about his research leading to this series of events.

Next is Yukinoshita Yukino.

The vice-chairman of Wildfire did not live to see the end of the One-Year War. During the war, she died due to a worsening of her illness. Honestly, Hongxia and Yukino did not interact much, but she could sense that Yukino hated Xiangzi, who started the war... Yukino longed for peace more than anyone else.

At last.

It's Hakuno.

During the One Year War, Hakuno once again brought out the reputation of the Wildfire. However, the Wildfire no longer protected hanyou, but instead protected all soldiers who were incapacitated on the battlefield, making it a neutral organization.

...Hakuno himself joined the front lines of the battlefield, rescuing people regardless of nationality, simply seeking to save as many as possible. This foolish behavior nearly cost him his life several times, but it was precisely because of his consistent efforts as a half-demon that the half-demon, a race stigmatized by Japan, was gradually accepted by other nations.

After the One Year War, Hakuno resigned from all his posts.

In fact, he is now behind Hongxia.

"You killed Xiangzi."

Bai Ye put down the lunch box in his hand and walked over to sit next to Hong Xia.

"You killed Xiangzi."

Hakuno repeated, his tone flat. Then, he opened the bento box, revealing exquisite sushi, meticulously cut into small pieces.

"I knew you would come, so I made an extra one."

Hong Xia glanced at Bai Ye's bento and smiled self-deprecatingly, "You really do understand me... but how did you know I would come that day?"

"I don't know. I just cook two meals a day."

Bai Ye placed the white daisies he brought in front of the tombstone. The pure white color formed a sharp contrast with the cold gray of the tombstone.

The photo of Xiangzi on the tombstone was taken 24 years ago. If people today saw it, they probably wouldn't imagine that this blue-haired girl was the bastard who started World War III.

Hongxia silently took the chopsticks handed to her by Hakuno and ate the sushi slowly. The spicy taste of wasabi rushed into her nose, making her eyes slightly sore, but she forced herself not to let the tears fall. There was no conversation between the two, only the sound of chewing and the occasional bird song. This damn bird song, which usually sounded pleasant, now pierced Hongxia's heart like a needle. She suddenly missed the omelet rice made by Xiangzi. Xiangzi was the leader of the Ten Great Men of Totsuki, and the rice she cooked was quite delicious, much better than her ruling level.

After eating, Bai Ye stood up and poured the wine he brought in front of Xiangzi's tombstone.

"Xiangzi, long time no see."

He said softly, his tone filled with a hint of nostalgia and some inexplicable emotion, "You did... too well. Honestly, if it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to do it that well."

Hongxia put the empty lunch box aside, staring at Xiangzi's brilliant smile on the tombstone, and suddenly said: "Hakuno, do you regret it?"

If Hakuno had not tacitly allowed Shoko to occupy Japan, perhaps things would not have developed to this point.

If you want to get it back to the root of the matter, perhaps all of this can be said to be Hakuno's fault.

Bai Ye didn't answer immediately. He took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a deep puff, and then slowly exhaled smoke rings. His expression was a little blurry in the smoke.

"...Hongxia, I've told you before, Xiangzi did a great job, even too great. If it were me, I certainly wouldn't be able to do this. I can't have Japan establish a colony in space, nor can I have them start a war they're bound to lose. This is something only Xiangzi can do, only someone with a dream-like goal like her can do it."

Bai Ye said.

"So, let's talk about the future."

He said.

"I want to turn all humans into half-demons."

79

Chapter 79: Eye of the Moon.

"You are crazy!"

Hong Xia stood up suddenly, and the chopsticks fell to the grass with a crisp sound, which was extremely harsh at this moment.

"Turning everyone into half-demons? Do you know what you're talking about?"

Hongxia stared at Baiye, her red eyes filled with shock and anger, as if they were about to spit fire.

She had never expected that Bai Ye would suddenly say such a thing.

Bai Ye's expression remained calm. He flicked the ash from his cigarette, and the cigarette gradually went out.

"Calm down, Hongxia. I know what I'm doing better than you do."

"Clear? You call that clear?"

Hong Xia pointed at Xiangzi's tombstone and said angrily, "Xiangzi...it was because of this damn racial difference that she..."

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Now you want to turn everyone into a new human? What kind of world do you want to see?"

"A better world."

Hakuno said firmly, "A world without discrimination, without war. The gap between humans and hanyou is the root of all problems. Only by eliminating this gap can we achieve true peace."

He paused, then continued, "After becoming a half-demon, humans will gain greater power, a longer lifespan, and be better able to adapt to future challenges, including space colonization. This is the direction of human evolution."

"Evolution? You call that evolution?"

Hong Xia sneered, "You're playing with fire! Do you know how huge a project it would take to transform everyone into a new human? The technical difficulties, the ethics, the social unrest... Have you considered all of this? Do you think you're a god? Can you control everything?"

Bai Ye took a deep breath of cigarette and then slowly exhaled. His face looked a little blurry in the smoke.

"Of course I'm not a god, but I've been preparing for this for a long time. Technically, I'm fully mature. As for human ethics and social unrest... I believe in humanity's possibilities."

"Solution? What solution? Turn everyone who opposes you into a new human being?"

Hong Xia pressed on, her tone sharp, "Bai Ye, you're too naive! Your plan won't work at all! It will only bring about a greater disaster!"

"I know there are risks,"

Hakuno admitted calmly, "But this is the only way to completely solve the racial problem."

"I won't let you do that!"

Hong Xia said firmly, "I will stop you!"

Bai Ye put out his cigarette, stood up, and looked down at Hong Xia. "Hong Xia, I'm not a villain in a comic book who would tell you about the plan in advance. I started the machine thirty minutes ago."

Hong Xia was stunned. She felt the blood in her body freeze, and a chill ran from her feet to her head. She looked at Bai Ye in disbelief, as if she was meeting him for the first time.

After saying this, Bai Ye's whole body flashed a few times and disappeared, leaving Hong Xia standing alone in front of Xiangzi's tombstone.

The white daisies swayed gently, as if mocking her powerlessness.

...By the time Hong Xia came to her senses, the world seemed to have been turned upside down.

At Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing, the once bustling crowds have been transformed beyond recognition, transformed into twisted monsters. They scream and struggle, transforming the once bustling streets into a living hell. Flashing neon lights illuminate their frantic faces, reminiscent of a bloody, brutal, and gruesome B-movie horror. Along the banks of the Thames in London, once elegant gentlemen and ladies have become bloodthirsty beasts, savagely hunting and mauling innocents along the riverbanks. Cruise ships, once a symbol of romance, have become floating slaughterhouses, with crimson blood and severed limbs drifting on the surface. In New York's Times Square, giant electronic screens flicker with dots of snow, while once dazzling billboards now reflect burning cars and terrified crowds fleeing. Beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the romantic atmosphere has vanished, replaced by screams of terror and cries of despair. Once a symbol of love, the tower has become a backdrop to a scene of doom. Moscow's Red Square, once a solemn and majestic scene, has been transformed into a chaotic slaughterhouse. The once bustling crowds of tourists turned into crazy beasts, biting each other and causing rivers of blood to flow.

The once bustling city had been transformed into a living hell. The glass facades of skyscrapers shattered, and the concrete jungle echoed with the roars of wild beasts. The transportation system was completely paralyzed, with burning vehicle wreckage blocking the streets. Thick smoke obscured the sky, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of burning and blood.

Communications networks intermittently broke down, eventually shutting down completely. People were unable to contact their loved ones, and panic spread like a virus. Government agencies attempted to control the situation, and the military was mobilized, tanks and armored vehicles rumbling through the streets. But their weapons were powerless against the vast and constantly mutating "new humans." Bullets could bring down some half-demons, but more kept coming, undaunted, as if incapable of pain, as if bereft of reason.

Some tried to flee the city, but soon discovered that the mutation had spread to the suburbs and even beyond. Long lines of abandoned vehicles lined the highways, empty or filled with only mutated corpses. A transportation network that once symbolized convenience and speed had become a road of death.

Bai Ye, who caused all this, was standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window of the lunar base, looking up at the familiar blue planet.

From this distance, the earth looks like a crystal clear sapphire suspended in the universe, breathtakingly beautiful.

Bai Ye lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, the crimson flame illuminating his impassive face. Amidst the haze of smoke, the Earth continued its silent rotation, seemingly indifferent to everything that was happening. It was true. Compared to the Earth's immense lifespan, human history is but a fleeting moment. Humanity itself is but a fleeting, insignificant creature clinging to the Earth's surface.

"Evolve, humans."

You speak to the Earth outside the mirror.]

Because of Xiangzi's death, you have made up your mind to abandon those humans who are unwilling to evolve. For a better tomorrow, a little pain is needed now.

“For the future of mankind, for the future of the Earth… all this is for the future.”

"Moon Eye Project, Launched"

"Forget it, just go to Hongxia and kill me..."

Bai Ye waved with a sullen look on his face.

He is in a bad mood now.

There is a saying that goes, a skunk's lifelong performance cannot compare to the true expression of others... Now Bai Ye feels like he is a skunk.

Smashing a satellite? Such a cool thing! Why hadn't he thought of it before? Xiangzi had already surpassed him by far in this first simulation!

"You're putting so much pressure on me, Xiangzi... What kind of work should I do next to be able to match you?"

Hakuno looked at the earth outside the glass and sighed.

"Two billion people... Two billion people aborted in one year, Xiangzi, you are even more powerful than me."

80

Chapter 80: The Bai Ye chapter is over!

Hakuno was feeling quite depressed.

The biggest reason is the extraordinary talent shown by Xiangzi.