The Meaning of 015?
"That's right!" someone agreed. "Those Night Butterflies are bastards! They abandoned that planet to develop themselves 20,000 years ago—while our people have lived on Corinna for 5,000 years! Now that they see the planet has been revived, they want to use it to take our home. No way!"
"Yes, why should they do that? I've seen the news and read the history. Those Night Butterfly people, why should they take away the homeland that our compatriots depend on for survival? They abandoned their homeland and went into exile in the universe. We saved this planet with our own hands, and countless generations have dedicated their lives there—and now they want to take it away from us with just a word? Why should they!"
This topic easily evoked strong feelings of indignation among young people, and calls for opposition to the Night Butterfly Federation and for enlistment in the military also arose.
"Really? I don't think so."
Amidst the pro-war crowd, a boy suddenly said, "Whoever wants to be a soldier can be a soldier, but I'm not going!"
"What did you say? Vik, do you want to betray civilization?"
"I don't want to be a magician. I heard that the fighting on the front lines with the Night Butterfly Federation is terrible. I'm the only son in my family. If I die, my line will end."
The boy Vik Vic said gloomily, "You all don't know this, but we've been fighting the Night Butterfly Federation for forty years. We've already recruited seven waves of student mages for the front lines. Even those doing logistics have an extremely high risk of death."
"But our people are being slaughtered, people are dying!"
"Yeah, so what?" Vik shrugged. "War is just one-sided. Who hasn't slaughtered civilians on the other side? We're no exception. Anyway, with a word from the higher-ups, you little crystals will sacrifice yourselves for them, while the big shots make a fortune."
"You're from the Crystal Tower Civilization!" Kadfi shouted. "Without the complete and powerful Crystal Tower Civilization, no one can bully us!"
"You don't know anything. The higher-ups are all spineless cowards. If a war really breaks out, they'll have already immigrated to other civilizations and continue to command you greenhorns in battle. The more of you die, the more those higher-ups profit."
Vik scoffed, "Anyway, I'm not stupid. If I'm in danger, I'll just immigrate. You don't really think the higher-ups are dumber than a poor kid like me, do you?"
"And then what? Will you be able to escape every time you encounter danger in the future?"
"But at least I won't die for politicians. If politicians want to fight, they can go in with their staffs and muskets. I'm just a commoner. If you ask me to fight, I'll betray you, so what?"
Vik scoffed, "Interstellar wars have no heroes. You'll die like dust in the universe, alone and cold, and nobody will remember you. It's all meaningless. War and civilization should die. You commoners are thinking of going thousands of miles away to save a group of people you've never met, who might be living better lives and in higher positions than you. Forgive my bluntness, but they're reported on every day, yet the media has never interviewed me. They're not my compatriots."
"Then what are you living for?"
"That's great. Aren't you all the same? Stop putting on airs. Aren't you all just doing it for girls, for money, for fame? Otherwise, what's the point of taking the exam?"
Vik said:
"In interstellar wars, there are no heroes. You will die like dust in the universe, alone and cold, and no one will remember you."
His speech was sharp and pointed, taking full advantage of the candidates' youth and limited experience. With just a few words, he silenced the enthusiastic students.
Li Aoz glanced at Kadfi, the simple and patriotic young man, who was trembling with anger and had red eyes.
'What right does he have to say that...? Our people are suffering, our land has been taken from us, and yet he feels no shame, but instead takes pride in betrayal?'
Kadfi's soft murmur was clearly heard by Li Aoz.
Although Li Aoz really didn't want to get involved in these young people's messy affairs, but...
Li Aoz glanced at the other young people.
Emotionally, he had no sympathy for the other side of the two civilizations' leadership. Both sides were willing to do anything to win, and each had their own reasons. Both sides had committed crimes that violated the interstellar convention.
Logically speaking, paying attention to this war seems pointless. Its greatest significance is that it provides players with an official match map for future competitions – [Corinna's Remains].
The Galaxy's Eye Campaign severely damaged both civilizations, forcing them to begin recuperating and voluntarily withdrawing from the war zone.
However, many planets were affected, their surface ecosystems were destroyed, 60 billion people died, and 200 billion people were left homeless and forced to wander in the universe.
The worst off was Corinna, who suffered retaliation from the Night Butterfly Federation and the Crystal Tower. The surface was bombarded relentlessly, and the area was contaminated by various banned weapons, turning it into an uninhabitable wasteland.
The Tower Clan and the Night Clan on the planet have been abandoned by two civilizations at the same time. As enemies, they must now band together for warmth and support each other to overcome the difficulties.
Then they supported each other while continuing to fight, because their hatred continued.
Fortunately, their hard times were soon over.
In version 3.0, Corinna is invaded by the [Machine World Society]. The Tower Clan and the Night Clan, who have been fighting for decades, choose to put aside their hatred, join hands, and bravely fight against the invasion of the [Machine World Society].
Ultimately, Corinna was nerfed by one-seventh in version 3.5. The Tower Clan and Night Clan were wiped out, no one fell into corruption and became a citizen. They all died for their cause, contributing nothing to their enemies across the universe.
However, no civilization reported on such a tragic death.
Because their mother civilization was not a recognized regime.
The universe is too vast; no one cares about the death of an ant or the suffering an illegal planet might endure.
If the Real World operates under the same physical rules as a game, then it's time for me to make some changes.
Vik was smug, basking in the joy of his successful banter.
"In an interstellar war, naturally no one will remember you," Li Aoz began, speaking slowly. "But the problem is, even if there's no war, no one will remember you either."
"You--"
"A person who pursues whether meaning itself has any meaning is someone whose existence is based on the defense. No, the defense has meaning, but you have no meaning. You have denied everything that could have given you meaning—so naturally you have no reason to exist, you idiot."
Li Aoz glanced at Vik. His "Bullying the Weak" skill converted his high [Charm] into an equal amount of [Intimidation] effect. In Vik's eyes, he instantly transformed from a rugged, handsome young man into a magnificently armed mechanical Tyrannosaurus Rex, its jaws wide open, emitting terrifying thunder.
"Those who deny the significance of others' existence have no meaning of their own. The world doesn't revolve around you—but it certainly revolves around those who are good to the world. Because the world isn't stupid; it's much smarter than you. Who do you think you are? Don't you even consider whether you have the ability? You're just thinking about getting rich everywhere. Do you even have the capability?"
As a master of nurturing knowledge, Li Aoz spoke with great confidence:
"Since you yourself are meaningless, do you think it would make sense for me to throw you off this hill?"
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