novelraw Chapter 46: Avenger
Chapter 46: Avenger
“I will kill you.” Mo Wen’s voice was hoarse but resolute, like flint striking flint, ready to ignite a blazing flame at any moment.
“This is revenge for you killing my comrades.”
He didn’t care about promises of resurrection; he only knew that debts must be repaid.
Mo Wen advanced once again, slashing forward.
117 slowly turned his head to look at the rushing Mo Wen, his expression completely collapsing into a sinister grin.
“Even as a Failure, I can still reuse the fragmented remnants. What stands before you is not just me, but the sum of all the remnants of those killed by you from the Corporation.”
“I am not incapable of killing you.”
“I’m glad you’re willing to give up your last chance to stop.”
“Finally, every voice ringing in my ears tells me I must kill you.”
“I want revenge too.”Our friendship, our determination, the thousands of days and nights we sacrificed—how could they be insignificant compared to you?
117 recalled everything; he could hear the voices of his seniors, teachers, admirers, and even those former enemies who became friends later.
Their voices were shattered beyond repair, just like their souls could never be restored.
He knew the Corporation’s methods had flaws, but he loved the Corporation and everyone there. He didn’t have to risk being purged by Qi Shiming afterward by coming here, nor did he have to ruthlessly kill all the offenders like this.
The final safeguard was already completed during previous delays.
But he could not endure it.
This inexplicable otherworlder! If not for you, everything would have proceeded peacefully. No one would have noticed anything abnormal, no one would have rebelled, and no one could have reached the orbital fortress. Even if the Corporation were purged due to problems over the years, it would be by the hands of honorable people—not slaughtered by an inexplicable reckless brute.
You are a mistake. Among those you killed, how many were honorable? How many only needed to repent? How many were truly guilty besides trying to stop you?
Driven by rage, you indiscriminately wiped them all out.
There were so many who only needed their physical vessels destroyed, to cool down a little...
I don’t want you to live!
Only you alone are unforgivable!
“The Ocean Creation Project, led by Canglan. According to his plan, in six weeks, humanity will regain the deep blue ocean. You killed him once, and his sense of responsibility forced him to abandon perfect resurrection, risking his life, shattering his soul.”
Billions upon billions of tons of seawater suddenly appeared around 117 as if it had existed there since the beginning, covering Mo Wen as well.
This time, aside from converging on Mo Wen’s body to stop his actions, no other forces moved within his perception.
But Mo Wen still had the momentum of his forward charge. As long as he applied accelerated effects to this power alone...
The kinetic energy on Mo Wen’s body divided into two forces capable of canceling each other out.
“Crime prevention expert—Libra. He has cumulatively prevented over 2.8 million impulsive crimes, indirectly saving more than 120,000 lives. He is best at persuading others by equally sharing empathy.”
“He voluntarily dedicated himself to the consciousness uploading project, making important contributions to human immortality. At the same time, he is one of the main supporters of replacing old humans with modifications. While continuously promoting technological optimizations, he invested all his non-essential assets anonymously to help 26,823,551 children adapt to the new era.”
Confirming Mo Wen was restricted, 117 did not recklessly approach but instead transformed into a glowing bird.
Surrounded by seawater, he spread radiant wings and carefully approached Mo Wen.
“Raymond Bronson, founder of Life Pharmaceuticals, leader of the Life faction in the New World Project, current leader in life sciences, father of the new humans.”
“He and his professional team prevented viral bombs from exterminating humanity during the company wars. Afterwards, through technological iteration, they reduced nearly 90% of medical project costs and vigorously promoted free basic medical services, solving over 98% of human genetic diseases. Countless lives owe their survival to him.”
“He created Zero’s biological form, recreating ancient psychic creatures. If nothing goes wrong, he will use Zero’s power to rebuild the ecosystem.”
“A week ago, he excitedly told his students that future children would see birds flying in formation, goats jumping among rocks, and moles peeking from the soil. They would realize that besides humans, this world has countless beautiful lives.”
At this moment, under 117’s guidance, waves of golden psychic energy washed over the Ascension Steps, and countless human figures appeared.
Men, women, elderly, children... They came from different industries and regions, wore various clothing, spoke a unified language, and expressed the same meaning.
“We want to be resurrected. Can you please give up?”
117 said calmly, “You chose to resist. But you never asked these ordinary dead people if they wished for you to rebel at the cost of Zero’s destruction and their irreversible deaths.”
“No, you should have realized long ago. Even though that psychic hacker worked tirelessly, she could not make those truly conscious people in the network choose to help you destroy our plan.”
“In fact, some hate you and are angry at your rebellion.”
Mo Wen could feel those gazes.
Millions of eyes were fixed on him, endless malice and anger surging toward him. They saw him as the enemy.
“Why? Must you kill everyone to be happy, you demon!”
“What exactly did the Corporation do to wrong you? If not for the Corporation’s refusal to give up, we wouldn’t have survived.”
“Why be so petty over a little accident! This is a great cause! We victims don’t care. Who gave you the right to stand in our way!”
“Mr. Raymond’s medicine saved so many lives, yet you killed him just like that. Even if he made a mistake, does he deserve death? To have his soul scattered like this?”
Such noisy voices, Mo Wen thought.
He clearly understood that everything 117 did was to utterly deny the justice and necessity of his and his comrades’ actions, killing both body and spirit.
He would not argue, would not search for reasons, nor attempt to correct these people’s views, even though he had found flaws in their words.
If killing is to be done, then so be it.
Mo Wen didn’t know what others thought. For him now, he would only move forward.
Amidst the voices of the masses, 117, in the form of a luminous bird, gathered infinite psychic energy. They transformed into extreme light and heat, aiming to impose final punishment on Mo Wen.
The echoes of countless deceased were added to this body; he would never lose!
The next moment, 117 was shattered by his own power.
This was Mo Wen’s first time directly manipulating another’s partial time... no, last time when affecting Canglan, those waters were his own body, so this was actually the second time.
Even if an enemy could react to his actions under super acceleration, probably no creature could withstand their bodily fluids and all biological reactions being accelerated countless times, violently rushing through from within.
[Current Augmentation Stability: 52%]
Mo Wen broke free from the water flow, ignoring the surrounding golden waves and crowd, flying toward the next level.