Kaisha's expression remained calm.
Looking at Kaisha's calm face, Hexi sighed as well. She understood this reality herself.
"Peace in the universe, obtained through the Angels' Justice Order and enforced by force, can never last forever. There will always be those dissatisfied with the Justice Order who rise up against the Angels!"
"There were countless people like Liang Bing and Carl watching Angel Civilization."
"You can guard against thieves for a thousand days, but no one can be on guard forever. Defense alone cannot hold them back! And Angel Civilization is not invincible."
Kaisha had always understood that the Justice Order could be overthrown at any moment. It was merely a matter of sooner or later.
"The Justice Order being overthrown is only a matter of time, so I do not resist that possibility! Sometimes, I even wonder: if our Justice Order is overthrown, what will we have left behind for this Known Universe?"
"Just as the Super Seminary once left behind the concept of the Shenhe Body, after Angel Civilization steps down from its pedestal, what will we leave behind for the Known Universe?"
Hexi looked at Kaisha, blinking as she asked like a straight man in a comedy act.
"What?"
"A longing for peace and beauty!"
Kaisha cast Hexi an approving look, praising her for playing along so well, only for Hexi to press down hard on her.
Taking a breath and feeling Hexi loosen her pressure, Kaisha smiled at her before continuing.
"I do not know what order the future universe will follow, but... I know it will not bring peace to this universe!"
"Whether it is the demons' depravity and freedom, or Carl's death, a universe ruled by such orders is bound to be utterly chaotic. It will be a paradise for the strong! A hell for the weak! Of the countless lives in the universe, the vast majority will die because of it! No one will be able to remain untouched!"
"As for Lieyang's national peace and prosperity... heh, never mind whether Lieyang even has the ability to replace us. Even if they truly do, what they implement then will no longer be national peace and prosperity! It will be that so-called... Heavenly Way!"
"Still, this so-called Heavenly Way is somewhat better than depravity, freedom, and death. At the very least... they will give civilizations that submit to them a chance to survive."
"In short, the future of the Known Universe is already clear. It will inevitably be accompanied by war and the loss of countless lives."
"And under such circumstances, those weaker civilizations will recall the peaceful situation we created, even if it was only peace on the surface."
"Even if peace remains as unreachable to civilizations caught in war as a fairy tale, just as fairy tales can bring people happiness and joy, what Angel Civilization leaves behind can allow people to dream of something better and kindle hope in their hearts! As that hope gradually gathers, it will eventually give birth to a new order that longs for beauty—one capable of ending all that chaos!"
Kaisha's tone was calm. She was neither saddened by the possibility of the Angels' decline nor pleased by the thought that the ideals the Angels left behind might bring hope to others. She was merely explaining it matter-of-factly.
"So what does that have to do with you telling me to seduce that little guy from another universe?!!!"
Just as Kaisha remained calm, Hexi was not moved in the slightest. She could understand everything Kaisha understood, and perhaps she had understood it even earlier. After all, the Justice Order had been Kaisha's proposal from the very beginning.
"Hexi, just as I said, I can foresee it, and so can you. The next era of the Known Universe will inevitably be one of utter chaos and endless war. For the Justice Order we created, we have already sacrificed too many Angel warriors."
As she spoke, Kaisha paused, sighed, and continued.
"Even the batch of Angel warriors who stood with us back then and decided that Angel Civilization would enforce the Justice Order throughout the universe have all died in battle!"
"Our Justice Order has reached the brink of being overthrown at any moment!"
Kaisha sighed again.
"So you intend to abandon the Justice Order?"
Looking at the sighing Kaisha, Hexi asked.
"No, Hexi. This is not abandonment. It is merely... facing reality!"
"As I said, too many people in the universe want to overthrow the Justice Order, and we are already nearing the point where we cannot suppress them any longer!"
Kaisha's expression remained calm. She had long understood Angel Civilization's current situation.
"Just as I said earlier, we have sacrificed too many Angel warriors for the Justice Order! While the Justice Order is being upheld by civilizations across the universe, as its creators and guardians, we enjoy the reverence of those civilizations—but we also bear the duty and responsibility of giving everything for the Justice Order!"
"But, Hexi, the coming era will be different! The Angels' Justice Order is already hanging by a thread! When the Justice Order is gone, the duties and responsibilities that exist because of it should vanish with it. Angels are proud, but we are not fools! In the coming age of chaos, the first thing Angels must do is ensure Angel Civilization's survival! Not..."
Kaisha's words halted. Her voice trembled slightly, and she did not continue.
Hexi sensed it. As the one who had proposed the Justice Order, it was already difficult enough for Kaisha to say this much.
"Hexi, Angels are proud, but we are not fools. If I insist on doing the impossible at the cost of our civilization's survival, then I truly would be an unqualified Angel King!"
"So, you intend to lead the Angels to find another path?"
Hexi looked at Kaisha and asked softly, her tone gentle.
"No, Hexi. Not me—you! You will lead the warriors to find another path! That is why I wanted you to 'seduce' that little guy!"
This time, Hexi did not deliberately press down on her. Instead, she looked at Kaisha with a probing gaze.
"Are you planning to place the authority of the Angel King back in my hands, then abdicate yourself? Or..."
Hexi did not finish her sentence, but her gaze at Kaisha was extremely serious.
Kaisha did not answer Hexi's question. She merely smiled at her.
The two met each other's eyes, and Hexi already understood Kaisha's intentions.
"Old woman, you want to dump the entire Angel Civilization on me so you can go enjoy an easy life yourself, right?!!!"
This time, Hexi put a great deal of force into it, and Kaisha felt as though a mountain were pressing down on her.
"Ahem, Hexi?"
Kaisha called out in a somewhat pleading tone, but unfortunately, Hexi did not let go.
Kaisha tried pushing at Hexi, but she could not move her. Hexi simply refused to cooperate. Knowing Hexi was serious, Kaisha gave up trying and allowed Hexi to continue.
"Hexi, for Angel Civilization's future, I... must do this!"
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