Chapter 1812: Obsession (big chapter seeking monthly ticket)
"But—" Youth parted his lips slightly, as if he wanted to say something.
"But why would I object to what you're doing? Object to you following 'Christos' and following 'K'?" He Ao turned his head and looked at the youth beside him, continuing in a slow voice.
"Yes." Youth gazed at the old man before him, paused slightly, then gave a gentle nod.
"Child, whether or not you carried out a rigorous investigation, the path you chose is one filled with danger and thorns." He Ao calmly raised his head, gazing at the sunlight in the distance and the calm breeze. "For you, you are searching for hope for tens of millions of people,"
He turned his head and looked at the youth beside him. "But for me, my only child is walking toward danger and death."
Hearing this, Youth lifted his head slightly and looked at He Ao. He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.
But He Ao merely calmly withdrew his gaze. "Many parents let their children take desperate risks because they have no choice. But I do have a choice. Although this world is terrible, although the Federation's system is suffocating and oppressive, I can still shelter you and let you live a peaceful, stable life."
"But if the whole city is buried, who can live in peace?" Youth raised his head, his face slightly flushed. "You can protect me for a while, but can you protect me for a lifetime? Can you really protect me in every single way?"
The instant he said this, he seemed to realize something was wrong. He took a deep breath and said quietly, "Sorry. I got worked up."
"It's fine." He Ao shook his head slightly. "When