Chương 144: Chapter A-4:”CPD”

Theo, William, and Nelson, who were able to return safely to the hideout of the Gathering of Ausser-Chilion thanks to Yu's work. They were treated hospitably by Kudin and Remi. And were trying to rest their bodies in a splendid guest room prepared for the King. Upon entering the guest room, Theo told William and Nelson with a dignified voice.

"I'm fine now. Go help that person, Yu."

"However..." To the two who were troubled with replying with gloomy expressions. Theo continues with a face saying no worries.

"This is just a hunch but... Probably, what we need most from now on is eyes to see through the truth neutrally."

"Neutral eyes, is it?" To William who showed interest, Theo nods.

"We inevitably perceive things through the filter of the race called Humite. Yu is... a mysterious person. I don't feel that at all from him/her."

"Certainly... That person is strange..." Recalling the numerous behaviors of Yu that should be called innocent so far, Nelson smiled wryly. That straight gaze and way of life might be painful to live in this world but... I don't hate it at all.

"I can say only this. Without Yu, we would have all been beaten long ago. And that will surely be the same in the future. His existence is the key. Honestly, much more than me." The two seemed unable to hide their surprise at the King's confession, which was too frank.

"Do you guys know history?" Theo changes the topic abruptly. Both shook their heads.

"Our duty is fighting, so." Nodding to William's expected reply, Theo began to explain carefully to make them understand.

"After the World Collapse about 2, 000 years ago. Our ancestors created Natura as tools for reconstruction—" At first, they seemed to have only poor intelligence. Therefore, the treatment was also as tools themselves. But gradually, through the accumulation of learning by generational change. Natura came to have high intelligence not inferior to us. After that, it is said that certain rights were given to them too. Since then, while Humites held the reins, both parties had built a relatively good relationship.

However. About a hundred and several decades ago. Suddenly Natura advocated their own superiority and started rebelling against Humites. The beginning was that Luon Massacre. Humites, indignant at this, took up weapons and stood up. But they were no match for them who were superior in basic strength. Eventually, Luon was completely seized.

"Thus we were driven to the Tia Continent. It was about a hundred years ago. It is written so in the history books of Humites. However..." He lowers his eyes with a bitter face. Raising his face again, he continued the story.

"It seems a completely different history is spelled out on the Natura side. That We continued persecution difficult to describe for a long time."

"No way..." When Nelson made a dubious face, Theo shrugs his shoulders.

"Well, which is closer to the fact, we who live now have no way of knowing. History is often distorted to be convenient for one's own side." Let's put that itself aside for a moment. Theo speaks from an objective perspective to the end. Anyway, the confrontation between Humite and Natura was settled in the form of our defeat a hundred years ago. This is common in the history of both sides. But even after that, Natura's persecution of Humites knew no bounds.

"As years passed, they have accumulated more hatred towards us. You guys who have been fighting all this time should feel that with your skin." The two, who were listening seriously to the King's story until here. Recalled the muzzles and blades thrust at them many times, and nodded with extraordinary realization. If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, it's taken without the author's consent. Report it. There, Theo strengthened the tone of his voice even more. As if pouring out his own doubts.

"Don't you think it's strange? Putting aside predecessors, what on earth did we do?" For Natura living now, although there is recognition of confrontation as a historical fact. There should be few who have the fact of confrontation as their own actual experience. Normally, hatred fades gradually with time.

"Nevertheless, almost without exception. Why does everyone on the ground hold such thorough hatred until now?" Regarding that strange point, William and Nelson also felt it vaguely but... Being told in a clear form again, there was something that made them realize ha-tto. While observing their complexions, Theo continues further.

"Of course, among Chilions, some are cooperative with us. Like the people here." People in Geesnatura have relatively little discrimination consciousness against Natura.

"Not only that. Many of those living in this underground, although having feelings of resentment large or small,'Allow' the survival of us Humites. If this were on the ground, it wouldn't go like that. Even if there were Humites living in hiding, they would be lynched as soon as discovered." Is it because they themselves are also persecuted, so they feel sympathy? The two somehow thought so. However, Theo considered that possibility too, but he wasn't convinced by that alone after all.

"Between Chilions and other so-called Unqualified Ones. And Normal Natura. There is clearly a clear difference in the strength of hatred directed here. Despite there being almost no difference in what we did to them." He was about to show a more advanced view he grasped through investigations so far and the prison life of this one year. And this view of his own was the biggest reason why he couldn't bring himself to hate them no matter how terrible torture he received.

"What do you think this difference is? Why does it occur. Have you ever wondered?"

"Certainly... We have fought until now while leaving a lump in our hearts somewhere, but."

"Being desperate to survive, there was not much room to think, to be honest."

"I see... Actually. What on earth is the difference between these two parties? I was investigating it secretly." After pausing a little, he was finally about to enter the main subject.

"It is a fact revealed by field investigation in Amareum, where I was caught carelessly."

"What did you grasp...?" To Nelson's question, the King's mouth opens while thinking.

"... There is no confirmation in what I say from now on. This is strictly my guess. Just, I didn't spend a year in prison doing nothing." He told the two the decisive keyword he grasped." CPD." William and Nelson tilt their heads at the word they never heard." Cestral Parcher Device. A Natura part located just above the chest Power Reactor. I suspect there might be a hint to solve the mystery in this guy."

"What kind of thing is that on earth?" While directing his gaze to William who bit, Theo answered.

"It is a substitute that is always embedded in the body scheduled to become an Adura (Adult) when updating the body. In this part, a Calculation Circuit Independent from Natura's Thought Circuit is incorporated."

"What did you say...!?" Sharp William noticed the terrifying possibility. Theo states exactly what he feared.

"Originally it seems to be for adjusting the function of the power reactor. But in principle, it should be possible to exert a considerable influence on Natura's Thought Itself." There, Nelson finally understood what the King wanted to say. He is stunned by the possibility of shock he hadn't even thought of.

"If that... stimulates the emotion of hatred dwelling in them and amplifies it..."

"Yeah. Since several decades ago, this part has been put to practical use. Oddly enough, this period exactly overlaps with the period of the establishment of the Humite Isolation Law. And the establishment of guidelines regarding the Disposal and Reuse of Non-Standard Units. For a coincidence, isn't it too perfect?" Heavy silence flowed among the three who shared Theo's consideration. Especially for William and Nelson, it was like having their own values overturned 180 degrees.

Because the possibility emerged that the common sense that the killing of both sides is natural in this world— Was artificially manipulated.

"Perhaps we were making a terrible misunderstanding." Eventually, William leaked potsuri. Theo agrees and sighs heavily.

"Yu must have also noticed this strangeness vaguely. That's why he/she said such testing things to me..."

"A guy more naive than anyone here but... Was he/she the one who saw the current situation most..."

"Understood, King. It pains me to leave you alone for a while but." William and Nelson now understood the importance of that person.

"We will also head to rescue Yu. He/She is a necessary talent for the future."

"Yeah. I count on you. William. Nelson." The two who left the room sent off by Theo. They still can't hide the shock, but after all, they are veteran warriors. They were already trying to switch their feelings.

"Let's leave the direct rescue to Lasla and others..."

"You seem to have an idea. Nelson." He nods heavily." Plato and Zacklay, the Sniper Duo. In rescue and defense... their surprise attack is the greatest threat."

"Certainly."

"Especially Zacklay. His Detection Ability revealed this time... If we continue to escape from now on... we can never leave him alone."

"Restraining them, huh. And, if possible... I see. Let's go with that." Nelson clenched his fist firmly. Quietly, but boiling with burning anger inside himself.

"Mina was pitiful. She didn't have to die in such a place... If only she knew the attack was coming, she would have..." Strongly agreeing with what he wanted to say, William tapped his shoulder pon.

"What the King says is certainly reasonable. If even some of that is true, maybe a time when both sides don't have to fight will come someday."

"But..."

"The current era is too stained with blood. Dirty work suits our nature better."

"Yeah... We were stained too much— Let me avenge her." Nelson tightened his mouth, hiding dark determination. William, while making up his mind so that he can fulfill his long-cherished desire. Speaks keenly.

"Lasla has a somewhat pro-us side but... she is not completely stained only with hatred for Natura yet. Yu, and powers with unsolidified values like Asty and Lorenz. They will surely be necessary from now on. The power of the young generation." Finally, give one warning.

"And, don't forget. You too. Nelson." While thinking helplessly that this stubborn person wouldn't listen even if told.

"... I'll keep it in mind." William and Nelson. The two men equip themselves and pass through the Trive Gate with determination in their hearts. The warriors returned to the ground that becomes a battlefield again.