The last Authority Holder's voice was heavy. "Is that really necessary? Even if it succeeds, the price will be enormous."
"And we'll need to go deep into areas heavily contaminated by the Black Fog to clean them up. It'll be slow. Besides, even if we manage to clear away most of the Black Fog, this world's vitality has already been gravely damaged, and its rule structure is badly compromised. Whether it can recover on its own in the future, or whether it will gradually collapse over the long years, is still unknown."
"That is not a reason for us to do nothing. Abandoning this world outright and letting that Black Fog contaminate it is, in itself, creating enemies for our own future."
Alvin's expression was solemn. Seeing this, the others knew Alvin had made up his mind, and the other Authority Holders all nodded quietly without saying anything more.
As the figures fell silent one after another, Alvin looked at Liushuo.
"Liushuo, the situation has basically been clarified now. This world is on the brink of destruction, but it has not yet crossed the final threshold. So now, I need you to give me a clear answer."
Alvin's voice grew heavier, carrying a pressure that allowed no evasion.
"What exactly is your stance toward this world?"
"Do you truly want to make one last effort to save it, even if hope is slim and the price is enormous?"
"Or are you actually already inclined to give up, and merely hope we will help you carry out World Annihilation?"
"Or..."
Alvin's tone became even deeper.
"Is there something else you haven't told us?"
Shen Yi's and Xilos's gazes instantly focused on Liushuo.
This translucent Authority Holder, with starlight flowing inside him, seemed to tremble slightly under Alvin's blunt, core-piercing interrogation, and