Chapter 893: Chapter 563: Shadows Hidden in the Next Era
Arasaka Masamune slightly lowered his gaze: "Moreover... we didn’t manage to kill all those evil gods and their clans in the past. They eventually lurked like shadows into the next era."
Lisa’s eyes flickered: "Is it... those offspring of the Eight-headed Serpent?"
The old man calmly nodded, then shook his head.
"Perhaps not just them."
"There are also some of the past evil gods, clans, or perhaps new ambitious individuals dissatisfied with the current situation, even some Spirit Masters might join in."
"These shadows have been secretly brewing something, with most of their forces integrated into the gangs of outer cities and places filled with chaos, constantly causing trouble for us."
He sighed: "We... initially intended to slowly guide the Beastman population, allowing them to reintegrate into society."
"However, those shadows are always trying to exploit their ’discontent’ and resentment towards us, absorbing and gathering these inherently unstable people due to their bloodline, constantly feeding them false ideas, and attempting to lead them astray."
"And the most crucial issue is... at present, we don’t have a solution to this problem."
"Because we have no way to restore the deeply entwined bloodlines over generations."
"So what we can think of now is only separation."
Vishdair frowned slightly.
She didn’t have the cultural basis to question the correctness of separation or the truth of what Arasaka Masamune said.
She only grasped what she thought was the most suspicious point.
"So, in short, those troublemakers are just a bunch of Spirit Masters unwilling to accept the new order and some old rebels seeking revenge on society? Then why not just kill them all, it’ll be quiet once they’re dead."
"...because you can’t kill them all."
Arasaka Masamune shook his head and said softly: "They never show up in person but hide in corners, cunningly enticing young Beastmen, spreading their influence, continuously joined by the young."
"And those shadows behind the scenes are like mice hiding in the corners of a house, small enough that an adult could easily stomp them to death but they’re too good at hiding."
"If you want to completely eradicate them, you’d have to burn down the entire house, otherwise, they’re never going away entirely."
"Moreover... a storm is already brewing."
"You should’ve seen the news of those beast tides descending, right?"
He chuckled bitterly: "In normal times, we couldn’t even clean them up, let alone now."
"Currently, Fusang is indeed becoming stronger with the tide of the times, and this strength is accelerating with technological progress and the rise of a new generation of talents."
"Perhaps a solution will indeed appear in the future... that’s why I and a few old friends have been taking in ’adopted children’, vigorously cultivating the new generation."
"Over the past hundred years, old guys like me have been hoping desperately to see Fusang breed the next genius and leader who transcends the limits of the times like A Yue."
As these words left his mouth, his deep eyes again fell upon Lin Guang with an inexplicable expression.
Lin Guang sat there calmly, openly accepting the other’s gaze.
However, after a few seconds, Arasaka Masamune suddenly shifted his gaze to Remyu’s face, then back to Lin Guang, with a face not overly old breaking into a mischievous smile like an old child.
"Maybe in a sense, I’ve already seen it... You should be more proactive, Yangkui."
"...!!!"
With these words, everyone’s eyes widened.
And Remyu’s pretty face, always illuminated by the halo, immediately flushed adorably.
But she didn’t say anything, not even an intention to deny, just looking at Lin Guang, showing everyone her iconic sweet smile.
Vishdair: "What’s there to smile about!"
Arasaka Masamune chuckled while watching them for a while, then turned his gaze toward the direction outside the shrine, a flash of light in his eyes.
——That’s the position where Arasaka Koichi is currently waiting.
"Koichi, Lai Xuan, Guang (HIKARI)... they are all good kids, indeed excellent, willing to give everything for Fusang, just like us in the days, full of passion and purity, taking on considerable responsibilities."
But he then sighed deeply again, looking somewhat weary and hollow: "But no matter the future, we have to first overcome this calamity, get through this current difficulty."
"At least for now... Fusang is already struggling, let alone resolving all current issues."
Arasaka Masamune didn’t continue the topic, but looked at the others present, sincerely saying: "Sorry, maybe I said too much, especially before honored guests from Great Xia... so rude."
Since just now, having been deep in thought, Remyu suddenly reacted, eyes wide open, vigorously shaking her head, the halo atop her head wobbling along: "How could it be! Speaking out is always better than holding it in!"
"Only old folks would be full of memories of the glorious past." He smiled relievedly, "This seems like I’m really getting old, to the point of grabbing young people for chats."
"......"
No one spoke.
It was Su Yue who broke the silence.
His voice was low and calm, quietly speaking: "Mr. Masamune need not worry."
"Fusang is already one of the top ten powerful countries on Blue Star, all your efforts aren’t in vain."
"I always believe that it’s enough to proceed steadily, we’ll one day see the light after clouds are dispersed."
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