Chapter 647: Guidance and Testing
As the saying goes, when people die, they know themselves, and the choices that people make without pressure do not mean anything. Whether it is an ordinary person or a perverted murderer, it is possible to behave like a decent man and a gentleman in a normal pressure-free environment, and only under pressure will the deep characteristics of people be revealed.
Whether a person is indifferent or fraternity, detached or enthusiastic, the truth can only be seen at this time. Under the survival pressure created by Shen Chao, Vinda was quickly attacked, his breathing was faster, his face was distorted, and he seemed to regret his choice, more like expressing regret for his own body.
He quickly made up a bunch of reasons why Shen Chao wanted to kill him, and from what he knew, the expedition team knew his past very well, and even knew many facts that he didn't know, such as the movements of his children.
This means that they must also know all the great things they have done over the years, and think about it, they can indeed be regarded as heinous. Just the 2 billion souls caused by blowing up Alderan with the Death Star a year ago would be enough to make you spurned forever.
What's even more hateful is that he killed a bunch of Jedi Cubs 20 years ago and the extermination policy he implemented in many areas. These choices made him a nightmare that everyone feared. But from his own point of view, there is a reason for everyone he kills.
"Aren't you going to defend yourself?" Seeing that Vader was silent, Shen Chao deliberately lengthened his voice and asked with a contemptuous attitude, what he wanted to see was not this kind of silence.
"Defend what? I have nothing to repent, young man. That's right, I've killed countless people in my life, from old age to young age. But I won't pretend that I'm being deceived by others. I just did what I had to do at the time. I will do it again if necessary, for the sake of my family. If you want to hear me beg for mercy. That's impossible. ”
Vader said this through gritted teeth after a moment's silence. It seems that he is really unwilling to admit his mistake when he dies, but this is not a bad thing, after all, Shen Chao does not need him to repent, but just needs him to transform into a person who can give basic trust to himself.
"I see, you are indeed true to yourself! But that's not enough. Shen Chaoshen mysteriously dragged such a sentence, and then stood up directly and made a gesture of leaving. The members of the guards next to him also raised their guns in agreement. It seems that he was ready to shoot Vader on the spot.
In such a situation, Vader did not choose to be restrained, and when Shen Chao got up to make a move to leave, he suddenly saw a chance to survive, regardless of whether he would be instantly shot into a sieve by the soldiers behind Shen Chao, and forcefully lifted the heavy conference table in front of him, and then pounced forward, trying to hold Shen Chao hostage from behind.
In his opinion, this may be the best way to survive. But it's like that whole bunch of tentative statements just now. This is actually a test specially arranged for him by Shen Chao. Vader was fast, but not fast enough to threaten Shen Chao at close range without the help of the Force.
Shen Chao slid sideways to easily avoid Vader's pounce, and then kicked him in the left knee, almost unloading Vader's mechanical leg due to the great force. This move alone completely destroyed Vader's ability to balance.
Then Shen Chao made two more moves in a row, knocking the opponent to the ground hard. It also broke the floor. Considering the strength of his ability to fly elephants with one punch now, this is already considered mercy, and it is obvious. Shen Chao's purpose was not to kill Vader.
For other purposes, though, he still needs to deal a heavier blow to Vader. Thereupon. Before Vader could struggle a little to stand up, Shen Chao stepped on his neck and slowly applied pressure, causing a feeling of suffocation.
"It feels terrible, right? Without the help of the Force, he was knocked to the ground like a wreck...... You must not have experienced this feeling of being a mortal in years. Shen Chao didn't forget to continue to taunt at this time. It seems that the purpose is to provoke Vader. Vader tried to break free from control, but to no avail.
Although Shen Chao's words were very sarcastic, they truly reflected his heart at this time. Vader could never have imagined that he had been crisscrossing the galaxy for so many years, and finally he was unaffected by a forceless fluctuation. It doesn't seem that any people with abnormal abilities have fallen to the ground, and there is no room to resist.
He wanted to say something, but the words came to his lips and backed away. Because his pride did not allow him to beg for mercy, even though death was approaching before his eyes, he found that he was not full of anger, but regret.
He's just beginning to get to know his family, and his son, Luke, is better than he thought he could be, and he hasn't even had time to see Padmé again. He was so unwilling to die like this.
For this reason, his eyes first showed this kind of unwillingness and nostalgia, and almost at the same time, Shen Chao suddenly let go of him, and Vida felt that the pressure on his neck seemed to disappear in an instant.
"It's not bad, you have a memento! Shen Chao let go of him and commented, as he spoke, he lifted up the damaged table and sat back in his place. He also asked the person next to him to bring him two new drinks, and it was clear that he was ready to continue the conversation with Vader.
However, because the pace of events was so fast, and his words were as difficult to understand as a riddle, even Vader, who had regained his feet, only understood what he really meant after taking a breath twice.
And after truly understanding the meaning of Shen Chao's words, Vader suddenly went berserk. Regardless of the painful experience of being knocked to the ground just now, he was ready to rush forward and fight with Shen Chao, because he knew that what Shen Chao was talking about was actually his family.
Shen Chao must have seen his nostalgia for his family through the emotional expression in his eyes, and after determining this "emotional loophole", the other party had a strong control of his own bargaining chips, just like the original emperor.
"Don't you threaten me with them......" Vader was quickly pressed back into his chair by two guards in nanosuits, but still used words as weapons to warn, even if his current struggle made his words not very convincing.
"Am I threatening you?" I'm afraid that staying with the emperor for too long has made you have a very strict persecution paranoia. I don't like to threaten people, because threats are based on lies and deception, and users are using what they don't have to get what they want. Just like you and the emperor are used to. ”
"But my expedition was based on the truth. That's why my teammates are so disappointed in you. We had high expectations for a strong man like you. I hope you are a reputable and responsible man. But Shepard doesn't find those qualities in you. ”
"I sent her to assess your status, do you want to know what she thinks of you?" Her exact words were: she only saw an ordinary man struggling with painful memories! Do you know where such comments usually appear? Drunkards and addicts! ”
Shen Chao continued to stimulate Vida with words. And keep increasing. Seeing Vida's resentful eyes, he not only didn't stop, but also didn't forget to explain what the test he had just done was for.
"That's why we're having this meeting, and that's why I'm going to knock you to the ground. I need to see for myself if the person we're looking for is still in this shell of yours. Now it seems, maybe yes. Maybe that one is called Anakin. The young man of Skywalker is still here. Still wrestling in your broken shell! ”
"That's enough, Anakin. Skywalker is long dead, and now it's only Darth... Vader! Vida strenuously denied Shen Chao's explanation, but his excited tone and moving expression showed that he was actually moved.
But just as Sister Xue was unwilling to admit her weaknesses in front of Shen Chao before, Vinda was also unwilling to admit her weaknesses in front of this stranger. It was because of this weakness that the emperor took advantage of and became what he is today.
He had already been frightened by the frustration that had disabled and disfigured him, and he was so afraid that he did not dare to re-reveal his true side, and to expose his violent and terrifying side to the outside world. But Shen Chao knew that he had enough motivation in his hands to make him transform, even stronger than the father's love that made him transform in the main story of the movie.
"Really? I don't believe you. I went to meet your wife after my scientists resurrected her more than half a month ago. As the host here. I asked her if she needed anything, and I meant to ask her if she would like to live in a more comfortable place. ”
"But do you know what she says? She asked me to help you, even though she knew that 20 years had passed, and she didn't know where you were or what you were. But in her heart, her husband Anakin. Skywalker is still alive and still the most important person in her life! ”
"She doesn't know Darth. Vader. And neither she nor my expedition needs Lord Vader of the Empire. So now the question is, do you still need this mask named Vader? Shen Chao finally threw a real "fatal blow" after creating an atmosphere of self-blame.
After hearing this, Vader on the other side suddenly stopped struggling. Shen Chao also quickly motioned for the two team members who had subdued him to let go of him. There was an unusual silence in the makeshift conference room. Until Vader began to hold her head and silently shed tears.
"I can arrange for you to meet, she's on this space station. No more than 500 meters from where we are now. Shen Chao also let go of his hostile tone and actions at this time. Gently mention yì with the gesture of a master.
"No, I can't see her like that. These scars would scare her. Vader looked up to stop him, suddenly regaining his old identity and no longer thinking only about his own feelings, but first of others.
Although this progress does not seem obvious, from the perspective of psychological identity, he is no longer the Darth that everyone fears. Vader. Instead, it should be called Anakin. Skywalker is up. And this is the purpose of Shen Chao tossing back and forth for so long. (To be continued......)
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