Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds Novel - Chapter 134

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The battle had come to an end.

How could a scout team of more than 30 people resist the truth?

The Autobot came to Kang De’s side and found his father staring at the corpse of an elf.

It said, “Father, I left two alive.”

Kang De did not even turn around. “Kill them. We won’t be able to get anything out of them. They’re different from humans.”

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The tenacity of the elves’ vitality and mind was far higher than that of humans, and their thinking methods were different from humans. Human souls could easily pry open gaps and destroy their defenses through their weaknesses, but it was very difficult for elves.

Although he had succeeded just now… that was only a dying elf.

Being about to die and not dying were two completely different states.

As for torture and extraction… he did not want to do this.

The spirits and physique of the elves far exceeded that of mortals. Many methods had to be reconsidered when placed on the elves. Moreover, Kang De did not want to do this now. He was no longer the same person in Glory Sand Town.

Torture was not only torture for the torturer, but also torture for the torturer.

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Two gunshots sounded in the distance.

The Autobot walked back. “Father, they left very peacefully.”

It deliberately said the wise words it had learned from its father.

This was because it felt that its father did not seem to be happy. Instead, he was a little silent.

Kang De still did not turn around or smile. He asked, “What do you think?”

The Autobot thought for a moment, “A little… relieved? I think of the people who died in the village. Clearly, these elves are murderers, and they’re cruel and easy to kill. They attacked us without hesitation. Killing them can not only avenge the innocent but also prevent these elves from doing evil in the future.”

Kang De asked again, “Have you ever thought about why they became like this?”

This was beyond the knowledge of the Autobot.

It tilted its head. “Is there a reason for it to become like this? Wasn’t it born with it?”

“No… I believe that some creatures are born animals, but at least this elf is not.”

Kang De said, “He took revenge for his comrades and is willing to believe in the holiness of his mission. I believe it came from his heart and that he was once an innocent and friendly elf, but in this land, he did something like a demon… Tell me, what made them become like this?”

The Autobot hesitated for a moment. “…War?”

“There’s also the mastermind behind the war,” Kang De said softly. “The war in the world is endless. It stems from dark human nature and desire. Humans attack each other, and death and sorrow are endless. However, who started the war?”

“Slaughter, plunder, despicable, cruel, and vicious. The army transformed them into ghosts in the cruel war and committed countless sins. However, the army is composed of individuals. Could it be that those soldiers who committed monstrous sins were born animals? Could it be that they were also killed and kidnapped all day in their country since they were young?”

“I think not. Just like how this elf left home for the righteous reason he believed, his heart was once hot-blooded and passionate. However, now that he has committed the sin of slaughter and died in my hands, he deserves it and can never return home.”

The Autobot listened carefully.

Even if he did not understand.

However, he knew one thing… His father was confiding in him.

Perhaps he only wanted to find someone to confide in.

“Actually, I’ve heard how terrifying war is.”

“However, the knowledge and experience obtained from books are not as profound as seeing it with my own eyes.”

He looked at the corpses of the elves on the ground.

Even if he took revenge for the dead Goethe people out of righteous indignation, he could not empathize with their hatred. However, justice and axiom transcended race and world. War was a tragedy, no matter which world it was.

“I won’t feel any regret or sadness after killing these elves. Although they also have family and hometowns, they have committed a heinous crime against innocent civilians. We’ll punish them on behalf of the innocent souls.”

“But I also know that they’re only pitiful pawns and tools to be used. They’re all ordinary elves, but they were turned into demons by the war and finally died in my hands… However, I know that I’m not the only murderer who killed them.”

“They’re not the worst.”

“The most damnable… are the animals who started the war and turned people who were unable to resist into demons. They are the greatest murderers.”

“Those animals… are worthy of all the torture and suffering in the world.”

The Autobot understood a little.

He said, “Father, you’re saying that this war…”

“That’s right. This war… or rather, this is the essence of all invasion wars. In order to achieve the goal of a very small number of people with vested interests, they started a war and ignited the flames of war in the invaded country. Countless innocent people died, and they also let the ignorant and pitiful soldiers of their country step onto the battlefield and bear everything brought about by the war. They even transformed into demons, but they stood high and mighty, looking at this endless suffering and sorrow…”

Kang De sighed, “As I said, even if I was mentally prepared for the cruelty and terror of war, I was still shocked when I really saw it.”

“Now I’ve seen the war with my own eyes.”

“It’s not a large-scale killing, not a cruel death, but a slaughtered civilian. Instead, it’s an enemy country soldier who was used and deceived. This is only a small reflection of war, but it can explain everything.”

“A game played by a small number of people with vested interests, but most innocent people pay for them.”

He spoke, then smiled.

“Actually, before I came, I was very afraid. What if we chased after the murderer and discovered a group of humans pretending to be elves? What if these humans are Goethe people?”

“Therefore, when I discovered that the elves were really elves, I was relieved.”

“However, I’m happy too early… Even if it’s very ordinary revenge for the slaughtered village without any twists and turns, I can still feel the cruelty of war… and disgust.”

Kang De said softly, “In the future, we have to kill many such elves…”

In fact, he still had a good impression of the elves.

On the Holy Seal Islands, the officers abandoned their dignity and honor at the end of their lives and made shocking decisions.

After the adjutant who raised the white flag misunderstood his background, he did his last duty and effort as an elf and advised him to be careful of humans and try his best to increase his impression of the elves. He tried to tell him that the elves were not as bad as he thought and not to be biased and hostile to them.

They were only ordinary officers of the Twilight Dynasty.

At the same time that they did those things that made Kang De look at them in a different light, they also fought Goethe. Perhaps in his place, they could also do demonic actions.

However, in the end, they were only ordinary elves who listened to orders. The decision to have war was not made by them. They were only an insignificant part of the huge nation.

Kang De suddenly understood.

It was like a flash of inspiration, like a sudden thought, some determination, some decision.

Immediately after, he felt his heart tremble. An indescribable feeling rose from the depths of his soul and spread throughout his body, limbs, and bones as if every drop of blood and even every cell was echoing.

He clearly felt that something had changed.

However, he could not tell what the exact change was.

The Autobot said in surprise, “Father…”

Kang De was stunned. “What’s wrong?”

The child’s voice was filled with confusion, “I don’t know… I feel that Father was a little different just now. It seems to have changed, but I don’t quite understand… What did Father do just now?”

Kang De said in confusion, “I didn’t do anything. Suddenly…”

At this moment, his heart stirred.

If he had just done something… he was only thinking.

What he had thought before was only to chase away the elves and help Goethe end this war.

However, after experiencing tonight and feeling something, he wondered if he could do anything other than repel the elves and protect Goethe.

Then…

“Something clearly happened, but I can’t sense any change… It’s the same again.” Kang De checked around and sighed helplessly, “There’s no manual for this cheat. I have to figure it out myself…”

The Autobot could not say anything. “It’s good that you’re fine.”

“Yes, it’s good that you’re fine.”

Kang De took a deep breath, “Come, let’s clean up the battlefield and deal with the corpses of these elves so that we won’t be discovered by the other elf scouts and attract the pursuit of the army. Also, there’s the happiest part. Child, it’s time to let you understand the joy of battle…”

“Fun?”

Kang De snapped his fingers, “To loot the corpse! To explode with anger! As long as it’s a battle, we have to loot the spoils of war. This is the reward segment. If we find any good stuff, we’ll make a killing!”

“…Good stuff?”

Kang De smiled and said, “For example, if you can find enchanted equipment, and it’s a relatively practical attack strengthening new enchantment, won’t you have new homework? Isn’t this good stuff?”

“…”

The passion of the Autobot quickly extinguished.

“Get to work.”

Kang De smiled and waved his hand. “After I’m done, I want to return to Earth.”

The Autobot was stunned. “Didn’t you say that there’s no hurry?”

Kang De replied, “I’m anxious now.”

Confiding was one thing, but there were some things that his ignorant son could not do.

Kang De was not as calm as he looked.

He quickly entered the battlefield to clean up.

Moreover, he threw the inexplicable change in his body to the back of his mind.

What Kang De did not know was that dozens of kilometers away, someone was shocked.

“Wahhhh!”

In the neat and simple house, Hong San jolted and threw the thing in his hand onto the table. He had kept this scroll close to him and suddenly felt a burning sensation tonight. He took it out and looked. This ordinary thing suddenly emitted a terrifying light that flashed through his eyes.

The Cathayan was still in shock when a greeting sounded from outside, “Mountain Chieftain, are you alright?”

Hong San composed himself. “It’s fine, it’s fine.”

After the people outside left, Hong San carefully looked at the scroll on the table and pressed his palms together. He whispered, “Master Kang, has your spirit returned? Let me count the days. So it’s tomorrow…”