Sure enough, the Heavenly-Net Machine Civilization, a civilization that pursued rational risk management, was the first to propose this plan.
"The information gathered from the microscopic world suggests there's an over 80% chance of danger, and only a 20% chance that this is a natural phenomenon. I suggest we form an alliance, pool our high-end forces, and perform the sacrifice together, keeping the ritual's risks within acceptable bounds!"
Though the Eighth-Level Lifeforms on the scene were full of suspicion and knew the ritual might be dangerous, they ultimately agreed to the Heavenly-Net robots' proposal with grim faces.
In this classic Prisoner's Dilemma, no civilization could trust the others. A civilization capable of ruling a World Cluster would never place its hopes in other civilizations following the rules. Under the circumstances, gathering as much strength as possible to ensure the sacrifice's safety was already the best solution.
As for whether the sacrifice would actually go wrong, the Eighth-Level Lifeforms present had already formed their own suspicions. But as Green had said, even if there were risks, the Prisoner's Dilemma would leave them no choice but to go through with it.
Watching the creatures below make up their minds, Green's lips curled into a faint smile. He used his Chip to conceal himself even more thoroughly, ensuring he wouldn't be discovered.
Within the Seventh-Layer Radiant Space of the Mystic Realm!
Inside a massive fortress, in a spacious hall.
A huge chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a soft glow that bathed the entire hall in golden splendor.
Creatures from five civilizations filled the hall. They moved among the crowd, occasionally striking up conversations with those nearby. Every face wore a smile, and everyone seemed to be getting along splendidly.
Clearly, this was a grand banquet. The guests of honor were the