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Ding! Due to your outstanding performance, the blue talent: Charm Aura has met the evolution requirements. Please select an evolution path:

[Purple Talent: Leadership Aura]: Greatly enhances your personal charisma. You are a natural leader, and you are more likely to attract the approval of others than the average person. You will be the focus of attention and attract followers.

[Purple Talent: Little Succubus]: Greatly increases your personal charm, making it easier for you to attract the attention of others than the average person.

The system's voice was as pleasant as ever, and feeling the feedback coming from his mind, Shen Lin was now extremely excited.

After many days, his talent finally showed signs of improvement again, and this time it was an evolution from blue talent to purple talent.

Last time, he had only evolved his green talent to blue, and he could already clearly feel that the difference between green and blue talents was like heaven and earth.

Whether it was that concert or the beer hall, the fact that he was able to generate such amazing effects can only be attributed to the fact that his blue talent, "Master of Public Speaking," was being used to its fullest potential.

The benefits that the purple talent can bring him now are enough to make him yearn for it. If he makes the right choice, he will be one step closer to completing his mission.

It's worth noting that initially, only one purple talent was given, which shows how rare it was.

Looking at the messages on the virtual panel, before Shen Lin could even consider the cost-effectiveness of these two talents, his gaze suddenly sharpened.

He noticed a line of small print below the [Purple Talent: Little Succubus], and Shen Lin said it slowly and deliberately.

"Please do not...select this talent?"

This was the first time Shen Lin had seen the system remind him in this way. Although the sudden ellipsis in the middle was a bit strange, the entire text was highlighted in red.

"I don't know why the system is emphasizing not to choose this talent, but the system won't harm me anyway, so I'll go with the first one."

Shen Lin had originally planned to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision, as he always had, but now he didn't even need to think about it anymore.

Without hesitation, Shen Lin evolved [Charm Aura] into [Leadership Aura]. At that moment, he felt as if an energy was transforming his body.

His whole body felt as if he were soaking in a warm hot spring. Shen Lin could clearly feel that his limbs and bones were being slowly permeated by a mysterious and powerful force.

The troubles and worries of the past seem to be slowly carried away by this warm current, disappearing into nothingness, while those dreams and aspirations that were once out of reach now become clear and attainable, like the bright stars twinkling before my eyes.

He seemed to have broken free from some kind of constraint, stepping onto a higher level; a feeling of ethereal yet fulfillment filled his heart.

This feeling came and went quickly. Shen Lin felt the changes in himself and stretched out with satisfaction.

"By the way, System, am I just imagining things? Why do you seem so listless lately?"

【…】

Looking at the few dots in the system's reply, Shen Lin scratched his head.

Could it be that the system is throwing a tantrum because the task is taking so long to complete?

Shen Lin suddenly felt a little embarrassed. After all, he had been busy for so long, but it seemed that he hadn't actually saved a single person.

Given Kazdel's current state, he still has a long way to go before he can achieve his goal.

"Don't worry, System, I've planned everything out. Although it will take some time to complete the mission, there definitely won't be any problems!"

Shen Lin confidently gave a thumbs-up to the virtual panel.

"You're guaranteed to win!"

A series of steady footsteps were particularly clear in the quiet environment, interrupting Shen Lin's communication with the system. Shen Lin raised his eyes slightly.

This was a prison guard from the Tower of Babel. He was stunned for a moment when he saw Shen Lin. When he came to his senses, a complicated and uneasy look flashed in his eyes.

"Shen Lin...sir, someone wants to see you. Please come with me."

Shen Lin was slightly surprised, but his expression remained unchanged. He nodded to the prison guard and then followed behind him without saying a word.

The prison guard in the middle turned around several times, seemingly preparing to say something, but in the end, he seemed to remain silent due to some concerns.

"What's your name?"

Shen Lin's sudden question made the prison guard leading the way tremble involuntarily. He hurriedly replied and almost bit his tongue.

“Hers, my name is Hels, Mr. Shen Lin.”

"Thank you, Hels."

Shen Lin had only been here for two days, and although this prison guard came from the Tower of Babel, he had indeed taken good care of him from the very beginning. This word of thanks came from his heart.

Shen Lin's sudden gratitude caught Hels, who was walking in front, off guard. He felt as if he had been struck by a great honor, and his legs began to sway as if he were drunk.

The prison guard's behavior left Shen Lin both amused and exasperated.

Why does it feel like he's the leader of their Tower of Babel? When did he gain such an exaggerated influence?

The two followed their steps until they reached a special room tucked away in a corner.

The prison guard slowly stepped aside and gestured for Shen Lin to proceed. Even as Shen Lin passed by him, he could feel the guard's heavy breathing due to tension.

Shen Lin gently shook his head, clearing his mind of distracting thoughts.

On the way, Shen Lin screened the people who would come to see him, because at this time, there were only a few people who could come to him.

When he pushed open the door and saw the young woman sitting at the table, he knew that this conversation was bound to end badly.

The girl seemed to have stepped out of a dream, her long hair like a pink and white silk ribbon, falling smoothly over her shoulders, each strand seemingly telling a gentle story.

Her eyes were like two dazzling gems, shining with a firm yet gentle light in their depths.

However, her exquisitely beautiful face showed signs of fatigue.

I hope you can understand why I came here so abruptly.

"I've come here this time as an ordinary Sarkaz, wanting to hear your thoughts, Shen Lin."

Chapter Twenty: Unfortunately, it's completely correct.

Theresa's descriptions of Shen Lin had always been hearsay, and she harbored complicated feelings towards this Sarkaz who had stirred up trouble in Kazdel in such a short time.

They would have had the opportunity to openly and honestly discuss how to deal with Kazdel's upcoming challenges, instead of meeting in this hostile situation.

In reality, the other party's extreme actions did indeed cause irreparable damage to Kazdel.

As the leader of the Tower of Babel, she had to give an explanation to those who followed her, both morally and logically.

The moment the other person stepped into the room, Theresa knew why he had been able to win the hearts and minds of so many Sarkaz people in such a short time.

His captivating charisma, coupled with his fearless pronouncements, made Theresa ask herself if she were an ordinary Sarkaz, she too would have been captivated by his charm.

However, the Sarkaz in front of her seemed unimpressed by her gentle demeanor.

"Are you asking for my opinion, Theresa? I don't think my answer is important."

"Isn't it strange that people who are used to giving orders always like to deliberately solicit other people's opinions while leaving them with no choice?"

Although Shen Lin was facing the Demon King who now ruled Kazdel, his heart remained completely calm.

For an ordinary Sarkaz, to receive a greeting from a high-ranking leader is an unparalleled honor, and in the past, all the lower-ranking Sarkaz lived under this honor.

But only by truly breaking through the unattainable, sacred, and inviolable filter that the other party has been wearing will one realize that the entire Tower of Babel is just a makeshift group detached from the masses.

A makeshift team is not scary; what is scary is being detached from the masses.

"..."

Actually, Theresa's arrival this time was also for a little reason; she hoped to understand the true thoughts of the man in front of her through the Black Crown.

What kind of person is he? What kind of past does he have? Why did he do this?

Theresa was astonished to find that she could not access the man's consciousness, as if there was an insurmountable chasm between them, something she had never encountered before.

Even the mighty ruler of the royal court could not resist the power of the Black Crown.

This unexpected turn of events weighed heavily on Theresa's heart. She knew that the trip might not yield much, but she didn't show it on her face.

She placed her hands neatly folded on the table, and with a touch of regret, she began to talk.

“We might have had opportunities like this before, to sit here calmly, and perhaps then none of these conflicts would have happened…”

"The march caused enormous damage to Kazdel. Some factories were completely burned down, most factories had individual pieces of equipment damaged, and only a few factories remained intact."

“Especially for the Sarkaz people who work in the factory, they have lost their only job.”

"After this incident, even fewer outsiders are willing to invest in Kazdale, and Kazdale will face an even more severe test."

"I don't know, Shen Lin, is this the result you wanted?"

"..."

Upon hearing Theresa's words, Shen Lin paused slightly. He hadn't expected the fire to spread so quickly; he had been planning to seize all the property of these imperial people.

However, public opinion is not something that can be easily controlled, so he was not too surprised by this result.

Fortunately, there are still some left, so when the real reforms take place, things won't be a complete mess.

After listening to Theresa's accusations against him, Shen Lin slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and finally just shook his head gently.

"What a magnificent feat, Theresa, to have created this miracle city of Kazdel in the wasteland with the full strength of the nation."

"On the one hand, Kazdel City is undergoing a major infrastructure construction project. Many medical and health facilities and colleges have been completed, and some are on the agenda."

"However, Kazdel City is open to the Royal Court and the Tower of Babel first, which means that the infrastructure in Kazdel City is used to serve a small number of people."

"Theresia, do a good job of counting how many Sarkaz people have been able to share in this glory over the past half-century."

"On the other hand, you have allowed the vicious dog of the market economy to run rampant in Kazdel without any control. Foreign capital has seized control of the country's lifeline, the domestic economy has collapsed, and the people are suffering."

"People should control vicious dogs, not let them dominate people."

"Wealth should be the fruit of the collective labor of the masses and should be returned to the masses, not seized by a few, and certainly not allowed to be mired in the quagmire of life after the masses have worked hard!"

Shen Lin looked directly into Theresa's eyes. Her once firm, jewel-like eyes were no longer there. The man's words cut through the last veil of shame like a sharp knife.

Those adorned in fine silks are not the ones who raise silkworms.

This is a very sad thing for people of any era.

"Finally, Oripathy has never been the root of the Sarkaz's problems; it is Theresia, weakness, and poverty that are."

"You, who advocate for inclusive republicanism, have reserved the inclusive aspect for outsiders, while reserving the harsh aspect for the Sarkaz."

"To expect the Sarkaz to tolerate those who once invaded their homeland and are still exploiting them is an insult to the Sarkaz people!"

"Listen to the wails of those dead souls in the furnace of Kazdel, Theresa, isn't it beautiful? Just like the workers of Kazdel now, burning out their last bit of value is their only purpose."

"Tell me, Theresa, when you made this decision, did you ever consider these groups?! What did their sacrifices get you in return?"

A roar, suppressed to the extreme, erupted from the depths of his chest like surging magma, echoing in the confined space and tearing through the suffocating air.

Silence, deathly silence.

It wasn't until something fell to the ground outside the door, followed by a series of loud crashes, that Shen Lin remembered there was a junior prison guard standing guard outside.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging anger within him and calming himself down.

“This is not the outcome I wanted, but the outcome you chose, Theresa.”

"In an era of widespread moral decay and a lack of absolute good, they simply chose a way of life that suited their environment. What is there to criticize about that?"

After a long silence, her dim eyes lost their former luster, and she seemed somewhat lost in a daze.

Theresa's voice had unknowingly become a little hoarse.

"So, Shen Lin, you mean... the Tower of Babel and the Royal Court shouldn't exist, right?"

Upon hearing the girl's question, Shen Lin couldn't help but chuckle.

"That's your own interpretation, Theresa."

"What I hate are people who don't create value but instead forcibly take away the value created by others, if they become that kind of person."

"My stance has always been that workers deserve their due reward, and that society's resources are taken from and used for whom."

"Although implementing this decision will be very difficult, it requires the courage of a leader."

"..."

After a long silence, Theresa seemed to be processing what the other person had given her. Finally, she raised her head and stared directly into the man's eyes.

The sadness in her dazed eyes was like a sigh that had already faded into the distance.

"Your anger shocks me..."

"So, Shen Lin, if you were in charge of Kazdel, you would retaliate against those... Letanians and Victorians, right?"

“You will stop at nothing, even if this retaliation involves anything, any organization, and… anyone.”

"The flames will burn endlessly, until one side is completely reduced to ashes..."