Chapter V: Negotiations
The lid was slid to the side, Ye Yuxuan sat up from this evil "coffin", put on his clothes, and said to Monica, who was waiting on the side: "Say, what do you want to talk to me about?" β
Monica was a little surprised: "Can you hear our conversation?" β
"No, I heard the last sentence, you mentioned that you wanted to talk to me." Ye Yuxuan scratched his head, "And it's not very clear, his voice is a little out of tune, it feels like he's listening to a cardboard phone." β
This is beyond the limits of ordinary people's hearing, but Monica does not continue to delve into it. After waving his hand to signal unrelated personnel to go out. With a serious expression, he looked Ye Yuxuan up and down. "The test didn't find anything abnormal, as for your eyes..... Unfortunately, we were unable to find a specific reason. β
Ye Yuxuan shrugged, saying that he was used to it.
"We were supposed to set you free, but my immediate boss was interested in you and decided to give you a choice."
Monica paused, and said, "Now you have two choices: either forget all about it and go back and continue reading your textbook; Or sign an agreement to join Longinus College and work for us when you become a talent. β
Ye Yuxuan was stunned and tentatively said, "Longinus Academy? Are you throwing an olive branch at me? What does your immediate boss like about me? β
"It's nothing, maybe I think you're a little special." Monica smiled.
"What happens if I choose the former?" Ye Yuxuan continued to probe.
Monica looked whole and said coldly: "Forgetting everything is not just keeping your mouth shut, but it will really clear your memories of the past few days, making you really think that all this has never happened." There is no doubt that we do have the ability. As for whether brainwashing will be washed into fools, we dare not guarantee. With that, he lifted his chin and pointed to the underground facility he had passed by.
Ye Yuxuan's vest broke out in cold sweat, glad that he didn't make a choice too hastily. Holding himself onto the momentum of a businessman's negotiation, he asked, "What good will it do if I choose the latter?" β
"Then I'll have to ask you a question first." Monica said, "What is your understanding of life? β
"Huh?" Ye Yuxuan was a little surprised, and didn't know why she was asking such a brainless question.
"Answer me with your truest thoughts, and don't use the clichΓ©s of those books. Otherwise, there would be no need for this conversation to continue. Monica's words vaguely revealed a bit of majesty, which made people feel irresistible.
"Life is short, but just a few decades, during this time, do more meaningful things, do what you like, eat and have fun, eat and wait for death, probably.... That's all. Ye Yuxuan replied honestly.
"Good idea." Monica gave an affirmative attitude, but then asked, "What about the man after he died?" β
"Isn't there nothing left when you're dead?" Ye Yuxuan blurted out without thinking.
"That's right! It doesn't matter what you have, what you've done, and what you've accomplished. Over time, everything will be reduced to nothingness, and people will eventually forget about you, it's just a matter of time. Monica said.
Ye Yuxuan was speechless, so he could only choose to be silent. Seeing that the results were good, Monica began to draw the point: "But why do you have to prove that you once existed in the way that others remember you?" If you can always exist, why do you need others to prove your existence? β
Ye Yuxuan was stunned and began to seriously analyze the information contained in this tongue-twisting sentence. "You mean to say...."
"That's right! Serve us and you will have the possibility of eternal life. Monica took the initiative to solve the mystery, and after speaking, she stared at Ye Yuxuan with great interest, observing his reaction.
Ye Yuxuan's breathing became rapid, immortal! What does this mean? It means being able to accomplish things that were once impossible in a lifetime. To put it mildly, you can experience all the things you like, such as watching all the anime, novels, and movies in the world.
At best, you will be able to experience the distant future, witness the evolution of civilization, and even have the opportunity to travel among the stars to discover the secrets of the universe. Eternal life means infinite possibilities in the endless river of time. And such an opportunity is right in front of him.
Ye Yuxuan calmed himself down: "Are you sure you're not joking?" β
"Me? Is it necessary? Monica smiled.
"Eternal life... Is it really achievable? β
"Ever heard of the Eternal Life Project?" Monica asked rhetorically, "This plan was first proposed by Russian media mogul Dmitrikov, with the ultimate goal of immortalizing human consciousness in a mechanical body. And we have achieved immortality in another way with genetic technology. β
Ye Yuxuan suppressed the impulse in his heart and became vigilant: "So, what about the price?" There are not many things that can be equivalent to life. β
"Clever!" Monica praised: "Of course, it is also life, you will be sent to an academy to study, and after graduation, you will work like a mercenary, and you may even be sent to the frontal battlefield." But if you do 30 years of service, you can retire. Assuming you survive, of course, to that time. β
"Wouldn't that be able to do nothing and spend 30 years?"
"No, under normal circumstances, there will be a minimum task target every month, and if you don't meet it, you will be eliminated. Sometimes there are even mandatory tasks. In addition, you can get more rewards by completing more orders. You can buy better weapons to increase your chances of survival. Or to enjoy it, why not? So I'd advise you to dispel this idea as soon as possible. β
"It sounds like gambling." Ye Yuxuan said.
"Yes, but there are always risks and opportunities." Monica said.
After thinking about it for a while, Ye Yuxuan asked, "Why did you choose me, or what do you like about me?" β
"Then I'll get straight to the point." Monica said, "Honestly, we know everything about you. You are not outstanding in appearance, poor in sports, your grades are not top-notch, you have no special skills, you grew up in an orphanage, naturally you will not be the second generation of officials, the second generation of rich. Right? β
Ye Yuxuan: "......"
Monica: "In other words, you have very little to be proud of. But that's exactly what we've taken care of you. At the same time, you are calm and cautious enough. β
"We can give you strength, knowledge, strong physique, good weapons, and even eternal life. but it can't give you wisdom and thoughts. You desire change, you want to be strong. strong enough to break free from the shackles; You want to get out of that unchanging life. β
"Because you have nothing, you don't give up an opportunity like this easily, do you? Now, we're giving you a chance. β