The Choice: Seele or the World? / Perhaps This World Can Still Be Saved...

The shouts of tens of thousands of people instantly drowned out Ling Xi...

Ling Xi: "???"

Ling Xi, witnessing all this, was speechless. This group of people...

The scene of tens of thousands of people kneeling together was naturally broadcast live and seen by almost the entire world.

Moreover, Mobius knew very well that this was definitely another conspiracy by the Flame-Chasing Moths or the United Nations, and that they were trying to manipulate public opinion to force Ling Xi to fight!

Although... most people probably think this way, hoping that Ling Xi can participate in the competition.

"Ling Xi ..."

At this moment, Elysia's face also showed some helplessness. She silently looked at Ling Xi, unsure of what to say. The intelligent Alicia had obviously guessed that this was a conspiracy, but...

In this situation, I dare not advise Ling Xi to make any decision. At this time, only Ling Xi herself can make the decision.

"Mr. Ling Xi."

At this moment, a man stepped out from the crowd. He was the liaison officer who had contacted Ling Xi before. He said to Ling Xi, "Now, humanity's last resort has failed. You... are the only and last hope, so... please save this world!"

"I want to see Mobius."

Ling Xi didn't want to answer that question at the moment; she just wanted to see Mobius!

"No problem, we'll arrange it for you right away!"

As expected, the liaison officer immediately called for three helicopters to take Ling Xi to headquarters!

"Mr. Ling, this way please..."

After the helicopter landed, the man immediately opened the cabin door and invited Ling Xi to board.

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, then looked at Elysia beside her, about to call out to her...

"Ling Xi, it's time for you to make a choice."

At that very moment, Sirin's voice appeared in his mind again, "Humanity is facing a critical moment of life and death. Do you want to change all of this?"

[A: Infiltrate the Imaginary Space with Seele. Reward: Two Hibernation Pod, allowing you to hibernate until the New Civilization Era! Mission Reward: Gem of Serenity!]

[B: Defeat the Fourth Herrscher! Mission Rewards: Infinite Imprint *1, Special Imprint *1, Desire Gem!]

[If you choose A, you will be unable to remain in the Previous Era, nor will you be able to change anything about it. But at the same time... nothing about the Previous Era will concern you or Seele.]

Chapter 239: Choice, Seele or the World?

The sudden appearance of the options interrupted Ling Xi's words; there were two options...

The first option is to take Seele directly to the new civilization era, and even prepare a place and Hibernation Pod. As for the second option...

So it just means staying in the Previous Era, and then having to defeat the Fourth Herrscher. To be honest, Ling Xi doesn't really have much confidence in facing the Fourth Herrscher.

"Sirin, if you choose A, then the events of the Previous Era will no longer be relevant to Seele. What does that mean?"

While looking at the options, Ling Xi asked the question that he cared about most: the events of the Previous Era were no longer relevant to Seele. Conversely, if he didn't choose A, would Seele from the Previous Era definitely have something to do with it?

"The literal meaning!"

Sirin explained simply, "For example, just as Ling Xi thought, in the Previous Era, Seele was very likely to be the Sixth Herrscher, but if option A is chosen, then Seele will definitely not be the Sixth Herrscher, which means... it has absolutely nothing to do with Seele."

"I see..."

Ling Xi nodded silently, understanding Sirin's meaning. This time, it was called an option, but it was actually a choice between Seele and the world. After choosing option A, she and Seele would travel to the new civilization era, skipping the Previous Era!

Option B, on the other hand, is to continue to survive in the Previous Era and follow the script.

"Speaking of which, if I leave, will the Previous Era perish here? And if the Previous Era perishes now, will there ever be a new civilization?"

While option A allows one to cheat their way directly to the new civilization era, the question is, if the Previous Era were to perish here, would there still be a new civilization?

After all, the new era of civilization is still inextricably linked to the Previous Era.

"Yes, there will be!"

Sirin nodded silently, which was considered an answer to Ling Xi's question, and then she didn't say anything more.

"What about choosing a time limit?"

Ling Xi did not make a choice immediately, but instead inquired about the time limit for making a choice.

"Within one hour in the real world!"

Sirin gave the same simple answer.

"One hour..."

Ling Xi fell into thought again. To be honest, option A was very tempting. After all, choosing it would immediately achieve her initial goal: to survive until the new civilization era. At the same time...

It could also completely change Seele's possible future fate!

As for Mobius Elysia, although I can't directly take them to the new civilization, with my advantage of knowing the future, and Mobius and Elysia's individual abilities, they should be able to survive until the new civilization era with a little preparation. So...

The first option looks pretty good!

However, Ling Xi was also worried about one thing: what if the Previous Era really disappeared here after she left?

While option A guarantees Seele's and her own safety, it also means abandoning everyone else: the Doctor, Elysia, Sakura, Rin, Hua, and the trio from the lab...

Moreover, if I escape from here, neither Mobius nor Elysia might blame me, but they would definitely be disappointed...

So...

"Ling Xi, what's wrong?"

When Ling Xi regained consciousness, she found Elysia standing beside her, holding her arm and looking at her with concern.

"It's nothing, I just..."

Ling Xi smiled at Elysia and said, "Elysia, you go find Mobius first. I... have something I want to say to Seele."

"Oh, really?"

Hearing Ling Xi's answer, Elysia smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, I understand. You can go back by yourself then. I'll go find Mobius first."

"Okay, see you later, Elysia."

After saying goodbye, Ling Xi prepared to go home first...

"Etc..."

As a result, Elysia grabbed Ling Xi's arm, then whispered in Ling Xi's ear, "Ling Xi... if... you give up, I won't blame you."

"Hehe, okay, bye-bye..."

After saying that, Elysia didn't wait for Ling Xi's reply and went straight into the helicopter.

"Elysia ..."

Watching Elysia's retreating figure, Ling Xi was speechless, and gave up...

Even if I didn't have that thought right now, and even if I really wanted to give up, how could I give up after you said something like that...?

"Ling Xi?"

When Ling Xi returned home, Seele was watching TV in the living room. She seemed a little surprised to see Ling Xi return and asked, "Why are you back?"

"Come and see Seele."

Ling Xi took Seele's hand and sat down on the sofa with her. He smiled at her and asked, "Seele, how about we leave here together?"

"Huh? Leave here? Where to?"

Seele seemed somewhat puzzled. After all, since she and Ling Xi had been together, she had also come into contact with the Honkai, so she naturally understood that if humanity failed, civilization might be wiped out. At this moment...

Where can they escape to?

"Another world."

Ling Xi, "I can take Seele away from this dangerous world and go to another world, where... we can live a new life!"

"A new world? Just the two of us?"

Seele seemed a little hesitant, because Ling Xi had said... take her along.

"Um."

Ling Xi nodded silently and smiled slightly, "Because my abilities are insufficient, I can only bring Seele along, so..."

Ling Xi took a deep breath and smiled at Seele, "Seele, would you... be willing to leave with me?"

At this moment, Ling Xi truly didn't know what to choose. Taking Seele away from here was the safest answer, but the price was giving up all ties with the Previous Era. Whether it was his own Doctor or the fairy lady, they could only meet in the new civilization era.

Moreover, it's not certain that we'll see it in the new civilization...

If they choose to stay and face the Fourth Herrscher, not only is victory uncertain, but even if they do win, they will likely have to confront the fact that Seele has become Herrscher, and the Herrscher of the Previous Era ...

At least from the original manga, there are no cases of Herrscher from Previous Era being influenced or having their Herrscher consciousness suppressed. It seems that... the only way is to eliminate them!

Therefore, Ling Xi was in a dilemma: should she choose to protect Seele and let her safely go to the new world with her, or... in this desperate situation, search for a glimmer of hope and prepare for Seele's future transformation into a Herrscher?

Seele, Mobius, Elysia ... Ling Xi simply couldn't choose, even though Ling Xi leaned towards the second option, but...

He felt Seele for doing this, so he came to find Seele, hoping to get an answer from Seele!

If Seele chooses the former, then I will do the same. But if Seele makes the same choice as me, then... my guilt towards Seele will be less, at least...

In the future, I hope to face everything with Seele by my side.

There is still hope!

Therefore, at this moment, Ling Xi had almost handed over the choice to Seele, and also entrusted the fate of all humanity in the Previous Era to Seele!

Chapter 240: This world, perhaps, can still be saved...

"Ugh... maybe... no."

After hesitating for a moment, Seele shook her head with a smile and said, "A home is called a home because everyone is there. If it were just the two of us, then... hehe."

Seele scratched her head and continued, "I don't want to understand complicated reasons. I just know that there are countless people in the world waiting for us. Perhaps... we can't save everyone, but at least..."

"Why don't we give it a try? Besides..."

Seele glanced at Ling Xi and smiled, "If we run away now, the Doctor and the others will be very disappointed. Back then, I caused so much trouble, and the Doctor only said a few words to me and didn't kick me out. But now... if we run away from every little thing, it would be too unfair to the Doctor."

"But..."

Ling Xi said Ling Xi, "Seele, if we stay here, then... you might encounter danger in the future."

"I'm not afraid at all."

Seele smiled proudly, "Just like the story you told me, Ling Xi, my boyfriend is a peerless hero. No matter what, he will definitely protect me, after all..."

Seele clasped her hands together slightly and smiled at Ling Xi, "In my heart, Ling Xi is the best, and... she will never lose, right?"

"Hehe... of course!"

At this moment, Ling Xi had made her choice. Yes, in Seele's heart, she was the best friend, and... even if what happened to Seele in the future did happen, then...

Perhaps I can find a way to change the outcome!

Although there are no known cases of Herrscher returning to normal in the Previous Era, based on subsequent analysis, Rin is very likely to succeed. After all, as long as she is alive, she won't unleash her powers, but...

They were just tricked by themselves.

Therefore, if Seele really becomes Herrscher in the future, I can find a way to seal away Seele's Herrscher consciousness. Even if the fact that Seele is Herrscher is exposed, it doesn't matter.

After all, he had saved the world twice, and with the Doctor's status in the Flame-Chasing Moths, protecting Seele was not a problem. As long as he could suppress Seele's Herrscher consciousness, everything would turn around!

In short, the prayers of tens of thousands of people, Elysia's whispers, and now Seele's decision...

Okay, it seems there's still a chance to save this world!

"Seele ..."

After making the decision, Ling Xi patted Seele's hair and said softly and gently, "Be good at home, okay? Wait for me to come back."

"Yes, I know."

Seele nodded obediently. After all... this was the only thing she could do right now. She had no power, no knowledge, couldn't fight like Ling Xi, and couldn't stand behind Ling Xi to help Ling Xi like the Doctor. She...

We have no choice but to stay here and wait!

"Mr. Ling Xi..."

Suddenly, the liaison officer walked in...