Chapter 467
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Chapter 467: Bai Yan’s Proposal
Transforming the Giant Hive into a refuge and base for the Babel Tower?
Everyone looked slightly surprised, but then they quickly realized how natural this seemed.
The Giant Hive had become the possession of Babel Tower, and as long as it served its purpose, the pragmatic Savior would undoubtedly make it work.
Everyone present, except for Evie, who was new to the scene, knew well the extent of Babel Tower’s training methods. They had all experienced the hardships, and they understood that the Respected Savior was a being capable of exploiting others for a greater cause.
Amy, sitting in her wheelchair, smiled and spoke up first.
“So, what does Babel Tower plan to do? If you need help with calculations or manpower, I have many capable kids here who could lend a hand… In fact, we have already been almost fully exposed in Ring City. It would be safer for them to leave the Ring City. This is, of course, also my selfish thought.”
Although Ring City was hesitant to provoke the Omnic and Cyberbeasts in the mezzanine area because of Babel Tower’s intimidating presence, Amy still worried about an outbreak of conflict.
She never trusted Rock Morgan; if these capitalists could gain greater benefits by aligning with the Outer God, she knew they wouldn’t hesitate for even a second.
Aurora, donned in her golden knight armor, sat upright. Her brows furrowed as she couldn’t help but inquire.
“I wonder, will this really work?”
She paused, her confusion evident. “Forgive my bluntness, but in a world where power belongs to the mighty, ordinary people don’t have much significance. Even if we transform the city’s giant hive, what difference would it make? Are you suggesting that the collective efforts of ordinary people in the giant hive could pose a threat to the Apocalypse’s formidable beings?”
The profligate Bai Yan responded, “Inside the Giant Hive, there exists special technology in the annulus from an advanced civilization. This technology could indeed have an impact on beings of the Apocalypse, even those stronger than them. It’s easy to defend but difficult to attack… Our goal isn’t to rely on ordinary people wielding firearms, but to harness the power of their beliefs and vitality.”
Everyone fell silent, taken aback.
Alan couldn’t contain himself any longer and eagerly asked, “Wait a minute. I understand the power of belief, but what exactly do you mean by harnessing the vitality of ordinary people?”
Bai Yan answered without hesitation, “It means exactly what it sounds like—extracting the vitality of ordinary people to aid the Babel Tower.”
“Is this…?”
Mu Ling looked uncomfortable upon hearing this. She glanced at the Savior, who had remained silent throughout the conversation.
She knew that Mr. Profligate and Mr. Keeper of Secrets likely represented the Savior’s will better than herself, understanding the Savior’s thoughts more clearly…
“I object,” Nian, who had just arrived, spoke up for the first time, her tone calm.
“After hearing my explanation, think it over again.”
Profligate Bai Yan looked at the young girl and smiled, “The Babel Tower, constructed within the Giant Hive’s barrier, indeed absorbs the life force of regular people, but it doesn’t kill them.”
“How far would that be possible?” Amy leaned in with curiosity.
Bai Yan continued, “The barrier is called ‘Source of Life,’ and it will not easily claim anyone’s life.”
This was a mysterious knowledge Bai Yan had randomly acquired from an advanced projection.
In a multiverse, there existed a powerful magical civilization based on slavery, where people relied on life force as the primary energy source for countless years.
In each city of this civilization, there was a widely used barrier called “Jinnaen,” meaning “Source of Life.”
With this barrier, people, from slaves to free citizens, had to contribute a portion of their life force to the magical nobles every day. A portion sustained the city’s operations, and the rest was transformed into spiritual energy, which became a powerful resource for the nobles.
Bai Yan planned to create a similar immoral barrier within the Giant Hive, continuously converting people’s life force into spiritual energy to supply the Babel Tower members, giving them a youthful version of “Infinity.”
Without a doubt, this was an unethical practice. But Bai Yan didn’t care much about such things. His morality was flexible.
He stared into Nian’s eyes, realizing that the city she spoke of was not a sacrifice, not livestock, but the very place this young girl had fought to save for so long.
He said calmly, “I don’t want to deceive you, but to put it this way… after the formation of the barrier, in every major battle we fight, the ordinary people in the Giant Hive will endure a lifespan consumption equivalent to several years per person.”
Nian’s expression grew increasingly serious.
Bai Yan sighed, continuing, “But if we lose during the Doomsday Crisis, everyone in the Giant Hive, no, everyone across World, will perish in an instant.”
“I think this is a great deal,” Maryse was the first to raise her hand and voice her opinion.
The half-elf girl spoke frankly, “Why should others bleed and sacrifice while I enjoy my own life? I believe it’s only fair for ordinary people to contribute in this battle for survival.”
Mu Ling fell silent for a moment, then turned to Nian and said earnestly, “The Babel Tower is an organization that strives for ideals, but it does not achieve those ideals through naivety.”
“I believe… the Respected Savior’s decision is right and necessary.”
“Mmm, sacrifices are sometimes inevitable,” nodded Aurora, her expression calm and resolute.
She didn’t see it as a difficult moral dilemma; rather, it felt natural to her: “In the midst of a world crisis, it is everyone’s duty to contribute their best efforts.”
Alan furrowed his brow but kept silent.
The Demon Hunt Agency in Tatsumi City had made similar choices in the past.
The Book of Prophecies.
Alan’s age had taught him that everything comes with a price.
Nian looked around the room. The slime waved a tentacle at her, and no one else spoke. She calmly said, “I won’t object anymore. It is indeed the right thing to do… but I also hope that we don’t fall into the deep abyss of being consumed by power and desire. People often struggle to distinguish the boundaries.”
The Scarlet Moon smirked, about to speak. She wanted to express that everyone present was strong and wouldn’t easily be swayed by power, but the right words didn’t come.
After all, Bai Yan had issued a “gag order” to her, and even the Scarlet Moon’s charm seemed to have intensified. Maybe it was because she possessed the trait all perfect women had: knowing when to stay silent.
The Scarlet Moon was precisely the type of person who made others uncomfortable with every word she spoke. Staying silent made her seem flawless.
“How can we gather the power of faith?” Amy asked, seeing that the previous topic had been exhausted and eager to continue the discussion.
Profligate Bai Yan nodded, smiling as he explained, “Everyone in the Giant Hive will receive the imprint of the Babel Tower, which will grant them the power of faith, called volition, when they pray. This will become an important force for future plans.”
After pondering for a moment, Amy asked, “I know that the Almighty has been gathering the power of faith for the Ultimate Ritual of ascension to godhood. Is the Babel Tower also for this purpose?”
Bai Yan smiled teasingly, “Perhaps.”
He then turned to Ganis, looking at him seriously, “I have a proposal, but I’d like to hear your opinion… the Fist of Duel.”
Ganis, hesitant, turned to Bai Yan, asking, “What is it?”
Bai Yan smiled warmly, as though he already knew what Ganis was thinking.
“I believe you will carefully consider this proposal.”
After the meeting, Maryse returned to her home, stepping into her spacious pink-painted bedroom.
Immediately, she saw her maid, Irena, who had been eagerly awaiting her arrival.
“Miss Maryse, you worked hard. Did you just complete a task at the Babel Tower?”
“No, Irena, it wasn’t a mission but a meeting… Actually, I have something important to discuss with you.”
Maryse shook her head and continued, “Have you ever thought about leaving this city?”
“Go away?”
Irena paused for a moment, then realized Maryse wasn’t joking.
Maryse nodded, “Yes, not only can you leave, but you can also take your loved ones with you… This city is not completely safe after all. We can go to a safer place.”
Although people living in the Giant Hive would lose lifespan in the future, Maryse knew she could easily buy alchemical medicine to replenish the lives of Irena and her loved ones.
Irena fell silent.
Although Tatsumi City had gone through many changes in the past year and many people had already left, it still took a lot of courage for her entire family, who had lived here for generations, to leave.
Irena couldn’t help but ask, “The Imperial Guards and the Demon Hunt General Agency are here, and there are also many strong individuals from the Babel Tower in Tatsumi City. Even if there is danger in Tatsumi City, shouldn’t we be afraid?”
“No,” Maryse replied, “Actually, just a while ago at the meeting, Mr. Profligate and I had a long conversation…”
Maryse hesitated. She knew those words could only be spoken within the Babel Tower, not directly in Tatsumi City.
In the Babel Tower, the only one you could truly trust was yourself.
The Imperial Guards of the empire and the central agency of the Demon Hunt Agency—there were no guarantees they were entirely free of issues.
Sometimes, certain individuals don’t even realize they have “issues.”