life...
This is a problem that all living things cannot avoid.
The day when life ends is the day of death. No one is not afraid of death.
After all, if you die, everything is over.
History has told us how cruel and bloody the methods emperors who want to survive will be in trying to prolong their lives.
Three times the lifespan...
Is there any human being who would not be tempted by such a temptation?
Even if they don't need it, will there be humans who stand up and refuse this gift on behalf of their own people, descendants, or even other humans?
...
...
that moment...
The human world has ushered in an unprecedented silence.
"People, don't be deceived by the demons' appearance. They only look like us humans, but they are actually completely different creatures."
The white alien raised its hands high, as if stimulating the weakest part of the hearts of all the people in front of the screen. The camera moved slowly and finally stopped on Yu Yi's face:
"Look, this young demon girl looks no different from a human girl, but..."
It waved its hand, and the next second...
"Bang"
Flames burst out.
The sudden gunshot startled everyone.
No one expected it to shoot the defenseless demon girl during the live broadcast.
"you..."
Ye Shi took a step forward, ready to block the bullet with the blade in his hand...
"Boom"
As if hitting invisible glass, the bullet was deflected before Ye Shi could make a move.
Yu Yi was frightened and stunned. She raised her hands flat, looked at the camera with her cherry-colored eyes, and her body trembled.
“W-why…”
The moment the other party fired, she instinctively opened the magic barrier and blocked the bullet.
This is just an instinctive means of self-preservation, but... from a human perspective, it is an untouchable power.
"See? This is 'magic', a power that demons are born with, a power we humans can't control!"
There was a crazy smile in the eyes of the white alien as it spoke to the human in front of the screen.
The crisp sound of bullets hitting the ground echoed in my ears. Although it didn't hit anything, it set off ripples of fear in people's hearts.
"Can you imagine what would happen if a demon girl like this appeared in our world?"
The white aliens chose to press on with their victory, using language to stir up fear in the hearts of humans:
"She can do anything with her magic, and not even the police can stop her."
"She's just a child. What if they were adult demons? They could burn, kill, and loot as they please, taking away everything that belongs to us."
"To those who wish to coexist with the demons, imagine waking up one day to see the streets filled with these terrifying creatures who can kill you with a flick of their finger. They will steal your jobs, harm your families, and bully your descendants. Ultimately... everything we have will be taken away by their terrifying power."
The white aliens are very clear...
Humans cannot coexist with creatures more powerful than themselves.
When they realize that the demons possess uncontrollable power and that they are a threat, the "empathy" they once built up will disappear.
"I, we wouldn't do such a thing..."
Yu Yi wanted to refute the other party's statement, but her voice was too thin and not convincing at all.
In the eyes of humans, demons are "tigers".
When a tiger comes to your home, expresses its desire to live with you, and swears not to harm you or your family...
I believe that few people would trust such a one-sided statement.
When you see a tiger, only a dead one is a good tiger.
No one would risk their life by trusting the demons.
From the beginning...
It is impossible for demons to coexist with humans.
...
Just a few minutes.
The bridge built in the hearts of humans and demons completely collapsed.
As if anticipating this, the white alien turned the camera back to face him and spoke in a sincere tone:
"Please don't worry. From today on, this dangerous creature will be under our control."
As it spoke, its eyes revealed a creepy smile:
"Although humans cannot use 'magic', after years of experimentation and research, we have overcome this difficulty. Now, we can use technology, just like electricity, to control magic that was previously unattainable."
After saying that, it took out a bright red crystal gem.
“That’s…”
Yu Yi raised her head and observed the crystal from a distance. Through the blood-red surface, she saw the darkness hidden in the deepest part.
Like...a heart.
The heart of the demon.
This gem...
It is made from the lives of demons!
"Magic is really a good thing."
The white alien held up the red crystal in its hand. A faint glow shone on the surface of the crystal. Then, a ball of fire, a piece of meat, and a piece of exquisitely crafted metal appeared from the void in its palm.
"Magic is omnipotent."
"Being able to create food out of thin air and turn it into a burning energy source, and being able to easily realize ideas in my mind, it's simply divine power."
"My beloved people, do you know what this means?"
"This means we can destroy the original laws of the world, obtain endless energy, break through the limitations of technology, and usher in a brand new era!"
Thermal energy, electrical energy, light energy, mechanical energy, chemical energy...
Every time humans master the use of a type of energy, earth-shaking changes will occur.
What if humans could obtain "magic" that far surpasses all of this?
This world will develop into something it has never seen before.
"Do you know what the essence of war is?"
“It’s about grabbing resources.”
"This war will be the last war."
"As long as we 'control' the demons, humans will no longer need to fight each other for resources, plagues and famines will no longer occur, and all labor will be liberated. You will only need to live a comfortable life under the care of these 'magic'-powered machines!"
"Don't you long for such a future?"
Amidst the passionate speeches of the white outcasts, these words were like sharp blades, removing the dark side of people's hearts.
Then, it dealt a final blow to humanity's heart:
"Want to have all of this?"
"It's very simple.... All you have to do is do nothing."
"I am your 'Hero'. All sins will be borne by me. I believe that ten, twenty, or even a hundred years from now, our descendants will understand our choice and worship us as heroes of justice."
"Please, make your choice."
"Click"
The live broadcast was interrupted.
The screen was pitch black, and when humans saw their own reflections on the screen, they experienced a profound change in their hearts.
Three times the lifespan, endless resources, and a relaxing and comfortable rest of life...
After putting all of this on the scale, "the life and death of the demons"... has become insignificant.
This doesn't require a choice at all.
Human beings have made choices many times in history.
Cows, sheep, pigs, chickens...countless of these creatures other than humans are born and slaughtered every minute.
The newly hatched chicks are sucked into the meat grinder and become food, which are eaten by humans.
The same goes for the demons...
The ending is already determined.
..
"What should I do..."
Ziyin, who was in the human world, panicked. She looked at the dark screen, holding her head, at a loss.
"Let's... try again..."
In the future, he decided to start live broadcast again and call on human beings to find the kindness in their hearts.
Even though the hope is slim and the possibility of success is basically zero, she still wants to do something.
but..
"It should be around here, search quickly!"
Suddenly, they heard hurried footsteps nearby, as if a group of people came here according to the signal.
The human town government finally took action.
"Senior, Miss Yuyi..."
As the footsteps approached, Wei Li bit his lower lip and clenched the amulet in his hand.
Both she and Ziyin realized that this might be all they could do.
Next...we can only rely on our seniors.
...
...
...
"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for a year, you've become smarter."
After the live broadcast ended, the white alien stood up from the throne and looked down at Ye Shi in the ruins, with a hint of joy in his words:
"I originally thought you would lose your mind and rush towards me like you did before."
"....mean."
Ye Shi looked at the countless gun muzzles pointed at this side in the dark and gritted his teeth.
War is inevitable.
The enemy is not just the madman in front of us, but humanity.
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