The Root was afraid they might get the idea that they could do it themselves.
The Root was not worried about someone stealing its nest; it was worried about their safety.
"That sounds pretty impressive." Yakumo Yukari nodded.
When Yakumo Yukari heard the Root describe Chen Luo's current state, she did feel a flicker of temptation.
It was like fantasizing about becoming rich overnight. She might not be able to do it, but couldn't she at least dream about it?
World Consciousness took turns—next year, it would be my turn!
Yakumo Yukari definitely was not the only one in the bar thinking that.
But after hearing about the consequences, Yakumo Yukari chickened out.
Yakumo Yukari would be dissolved within three seconds in the Vortex of the Root, let alone reach Chen Luo's level.
"Of course it's impressive... Say, if I took advantage of Chen Luo becoming World Consciousness to run off with the money, made it a done deal, and turned Chen Luo into a real World Consciousness, would that mean I'd be free?" the Root said, stroking its chin.
"...There's something very wrong with that idea. Shouldn't you be worried that Chen Luo will become addicted to the power of World Consciousness and be unable to pull himself out?"
"Tch. If Chen Luo can't even figure out whether one hundred tons of one-yuan bills or one ton of hundred-yuan bills is worth more, he wouldn't have made it as far as obtaining the Seed of Transcendence." The Root curled its lip.
"True. I believe A-Luo can definitely keep himself under control." Senti nodded with absolute conviction.
"But... which is worth more again, one hundred tons of one-yuan bills or one ton of hundred-yuan bills?" Senti scratched her head.
"..."
"..."
"Yeah, which one is worth more?"
"How should I