Chapter 24: The Words of the Godfather
They are the villains.
Wicked through and through, unforgivable sinners.
There is no need for any "heart of justice" to cover up, and there is no need to compete with Shangcheng for the title of "justice...... Because that's something they can't fight for anyway.
How can you tell others what you don't believe?
But from another point of view......
If it's the people of Uptown, rebuke them for being unrighteous. He will also be angry.
Because he would feel like he was being attacked by them as part of the Lower Town.
Although what the other party said was correct, that did not prevent him from feeling angry that he was being attacked.
Only the Godfather.
He's part of Downtown.
And he's not a loser, and he doesn't need to complain β he's the unquestionable power, the de facto king of the lower city.
He said in all his veins that their every move was evil.
The words are like a fountain in the desert. Quenched his thirst.
On the other hand, the husky also felt very much agreed.
Although he has not been violently beaten by the "new mercenary" for the time being, he has realized it.
The way of life of the mercenaries has changed.
And it all started after the angel came.
β¦β¦ Although the angel said that he wanted to destroy the criminal organizations in the lower city, it turned out that they were the mercenaries who fought alone.
Eventually, the Orders sucked the blood of the mercenaries and became stronger.
Why is that?
He raised his own questions.
The godfather crossed his fingers and placed them on his lap, calmly answering his confusion: "It was not an accident. β
"You mean...... Is this inevitable? β
"It's an 'evolution.'"
The godfather said.
The lower city will inevitably be grouped, the mercenaries will inevitably be attacked by angels, and they will inevitably join the organization.
And once the mercenary joins the organization, he will inevitably bring some things to the organization that are inconvenient for them to obtain, and bring other uncoded people on the mission with them.
"It's all doomed. Even without angels, we would eventually become like this...... The only role played by angels is to bring about acceleration. β
The godfather said slowly: "Because it is human nature that decides all this. β
"Humanity?"
"That's right. The humanity of the uncensored, the humanity of the upper echelons of the organization, the humanity of the mercenaries...... The humanity of the residents of Uptown, the humanity of the upper echelons of the company. Everything makes this ending inevitable.
"There's oppression in Uptown. And the lower town is bound to emerge as well.
"The uncoded are not inferior to the coded. In the same way, they are no more noble than those who have a yard.
"If it weren't for the 'company' that squeezed employees in Uptown, there wouldn't be a 'company' in Downtown.
"Sooner or later, there will be ...... in the lower part of the city Not before, just because they couldn't find a way out yet. No-code organizations, which are simply a combination of violence and authoritarianism, are more likely to cross this line than corporations.
"The company also needs to slowly test and dispel the resistance of employees step by step. But these no-coder groups in Downtown don't need it β they just need to threaten with death.
"Because they are savage. They were the perpetrators in the first place. They are not 'civilized' enough, and they don't need the false pretense of 'righteousness' and 'reason'. They used to gather to harass the upper city without any benefit or excuse; Now, they unite with you mercenaries and squeeze those ordinary uncensored, and they don't need any excuses either.
"The threat of the angels has instead become a boost to their growth - if you don't accept their terms, go out and fight the angels alone."
In front of Grandma Lan, in front of those two girls.
The godfather did not hesitate to say these dangerous words.
Not only people in the upper and lower towns, but also in the lower city, will feel dangerous and unacceptable when they hear it...... Truth.
ββ¦β¦ Didn't the angel help them in turn? β
The white-haired mercenary replied incredulously.
"It's hard to understand, but it's exactly what it is."
The godfather chuckled, "Because the angels are also restrained."
"The church is not clean. They are also mortal and have a lust for power...... Taking a step back, just because they don't have any selfish motives doesn't mean they can't make mistakes.
"Everyone is different. Their lives are different, their personalities are different, and their philosophies will be different. One person thinks it is good like this, and one person thinks it is good like that...... Both people are selfless, but that doesn't mean they won't conflict. Greed has nothing to do with talent, and talent has nothing to do with achievement. Even a momentary achievement has nothing to do with the final result......
"When the church froze angels, this decision can be said to ensure the continuation of the church. and not to provoke a new war on the empty island.
"But now you see it. Angels and the church are essentially opposites.
"Angels are trying to get out of the grip of the church, which wants to use angels and fears angels."
The godfather looked at the two of them and said slowly: "The angel of today is you in the future.
"When the lower city became stable, they had credit in the middleman. Do you really need mercenaries? β
Hearing this, the two mercenaries immediately felt a chill in their hearts.
No doubt......
At that point, they will either be fully integrated into the organization. Either it will be purged by the organization and replaced.
ββ¦β¦ So, are you going to make us reject the cooperation of those organizations? β
The beagle mercenary hurriedly asked.
He was vaguely aware of the future, but it wasn't until the Godfather spoke out that he realized how big the problem really was.
"Why refuse?"
The godfather asked rhetorically.
The two were stunned.
The blue-haired youth sighed, "You still don't have your own thoughts.
"I said it above...... Momentary achievements have nothing to do with the final result. At this time, the whole plan, the whole future, that they conceived, was based on what they saw and what they were exposed to.
"But if ...... What about the future situation? β
The two were not asked to answer any questions.
The Godfather continued: "To this day, we humans still retain the nature of animals, and the fragile are preyed upon and killed by ferocious and merciless prey. The laws of nature do not apply at all because we have two arms.
They will do this because the pressure on them from the angels is not great enough at the moment; If the church is using angels, it is also because the company does not put enough pressure on them. There are no eternal enemies, and there are no eternal allies...... As long as the relationship between strength and weakness changes, the old community relationship will also change.
"At the end of the day...... What is the difference between being in the upper and lower districts, whether there is an identification code, whether the power is a holy rank or a spiritual ability?
"In the beginning, the residents of Uptown thought the church was good. Because the church has helped them, and it doesn't want to reciprocate.
"Now, the residents of Uptown think the church is bad. Because the church does make their prices higher, muddy the situation, and make their lives more dangerous.
"In less than a month, attitudes change dramatically. It's just because the church is helping or harming them.
"So, what about angels? After being frozen by the church for so long, can you really stand with the church? β
The godfather sighed.
He spread his hands and said slowly, "What we want to do is not just to keep the Lower Town alive...... After all, who is it that makes the lower city survive?
"Is it the most populous in Downtown? Then they are in the criminal organization.
"Is it the wise and the strong in the lower city? Then they are the top of the organization.
"Innocents in Downtown? Then they don't have any organizations, they are all free people or mutual aid organizations.
"The worst persecuted person in the Lower Towns? Then they would have been dead a long time ago, killed by the other uncensored.
"Those who are willing to take revenge on Shangcheng are the veils of ignorance; Those who hope to take benefits from the rich are eternal reincarnation; It is you mercenaries who don't want to mingle with those criminals and want to go back to life in Uptown; It's just that those who want to live a peaceful life come from those who are born without an identity code. β
The godfather's eyes were deep, even compassionate.
"Who will rule you?
"Can you be united?"
The answer is self-explanatory.
Not all uncensored people have the same purpose.
Since they have different purposes, they naturally cannot unite together.
ββ¦β¦ So what's wrong, Godfather? β
"It's this world."
The godfather said softly, "Our enemy has never been the Upper City. Not a company. Not angels. It's this twisted world.
"I'm not trying to be their enemy. We're going to make the world the enemyβ"
His voice was deep and warm, like the winter sun. Ethereal and ethereal, but it gives people a kind of convincing force.
That's a great feat indeed.
The mercenaries were thrilled by this, but then felt frustrated.
The husky sighed: "But in that case...... Even if we could change the world, no one would know the exploits of those of us who were uncensored.
"The ultimate credit is definitely given to the company or the church. It's the 'heroes' or the 'angels'. β
"After we die, we will definitely get a fair evaluation."
Another mercenary, comforting an old friend.
In the face of this greater shock, their relationship was healed.
But the white-haired mercenary asked rhetorically, "But, aren't we already 'dead'?" β
The other was speechless.
These uncensored people are, strictly speaking, "dead people". People who do not exist in this world.
"βthen let's kill us back from the afterlife."
The godfather smiled gently from the heart, stood up, walked over and patted the two of them on the shoulder: "Let those who are still alive and still in a daze, see the deceased sobriety."
"I'll go back with you and tell the higher-ups of Eternal Tribulation about it in person...... You give him the best task first. And you...... If you feel in danger, come to your brother for help.
"But don't quarrel anymore, understand? You are friends in life and death, and you should not turn against others for the wrongs and greed of others. β
"Yes, Godfather."
The two replied in unison.
It's not out of fear...... It's about loyalty and admiration.