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When William finished speaking, everyone on the Lighthouse was once again utterly shocked.
Especially the tone in which William had spoken. He sounded as though he had merely decided something insignificant, making everyone fear this young-looking "old grandpa" who was actually over sixty years old.
Morgan, however, still looked calmly at William without showing much astonishment. Instead, he asked, "Mr. Russell, could you explain what you mean by 'Destroy Earth'?"
"It's very simple..." As William spoke, he walked over to the enormous observation window in the cabin, with Serena silently following behind him.
After reaching the window, William gazed at the planet that had completely become a paradise for Mana and said flatly, "I know that Mana Ecology took away your normal lives, while the Extinction Beasts took away your friends, family, and loved ones.
"So...
(Turning to look at Morgan, Mark, and the others)
"I'm leaving the choice to you. With just one shot, I can completely erase the Extinction Beasts, Mana Ecology, and the Spine, avenging your past and your friends and family."
"..."
After hearing William's suggestion, Mark, Morgan, and the others on the Lighthouse fell silent.
After all, Mark and the others had never discussed—or rather, never had the chance to discuss—whether a planet should live or die.
William, on the other hand, simply waited with a faint smile.
To him, whether Earth was destroyed or not had nothing to do with him or the Main Universe.
Destroying it would merely wipe out Mana Ecology.
Sparing it would only allow Mana Ecology to evolve on its own, forever unable to threaten the safety of the Main Universe.
That was because this universe had no value for development. Once he led the fleet back to the Main Universe, he would close the passage leading to The