Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Chapter 491: The Six Elements of Destruction_2 (1/2)
Chapter 525: Chapter 491: The Six Elements of Destruction_2
“But if it’s at night, he would be much weaker, and the power he could possess is merely Lower Level of Apocalypse… Despite that, even the Lower Level of Apocalypse is not something the Fischer family can handle with their regular methods right now,”
“And if it’s during the day, even if I summon a Divine Envoy, I wouldn’t be able to defeat him head-on,”
After considering and analyzing, Karl decided to continue observing.
“However, although he wants to eliminate the Fischer family, he doesn’t seem to harbor hostility towards Karno himself; indeed, he is a strange entity, and perhaps further negotiations might be possible,”
At this moment, the Child of the Sun God took the initiative to look at Karno and extend an invitation.
He said, “Let’s leave this place, have a cup of coffee.”
——
In the Imperial Capital of the Lorne Empire, there is a coffee shop with a renowned reputation, nearly a hundred years old, almost as long-lasting as the history of that Eastern Fischer family.
Within the spacious and bright hall, dazzling crystal chandeliers hung from the lofty ceiling, casting a soft and enchanting glow.
The walls were in an elegant beige, with golden lines outlining delicate patterns, and adorned with oil paintings by artists, each meticulously selected.
Long mahogany dining tables paired with intricately carved chairs, the backs covered in soft velvet cushions, where customers sat or stood, speaking in subdued tones.
At this moment, both Karno and the Child of the Sun God had disguised themselves, appearing as two ordinary people in a corner of the coffee shop.
“You don’t seem to want to kill me,” Karno said, sipping his coffee.
The Child of the Sun God pondered for a moment before saying, “I want to kill you, but I do not loathe or detest you; these are two different concepts.”
Karno, feigning ignorance, asked, “I don’t quite understand; why are they two different concepts?”
The Child of the Sun God continued.
“Because I can discern the colors of souls, and you are a good person. In this chaotic and mad world, I have the utmost basic respect for virtuous people,”
One thing Karno could be certain of was that the Child of the Sun God was indeed a good person in the worldly sense; if he were not carrying the blood of the Fischer family, perhaps he could become friends with him.
“Respected Saint of Sun, Your Excellency Child of the Sun God… You are also a rather strange being. Among the Extraordinary Exponents I’ve met, most are solely driven by self-interest, obsessing over power and gain, and those who truly wish to save the world can be counted on one hand,”
He paused before continuing:
“I have never been in such close contact with a being of Apocalypse for so long, but I have read many books describing Apocalyptic beings as almost non-human, with few keeping a compassionate heart,”
“I guess it’s because once someone reaches the level of Apocalypse, perhaps the gap between you and ordinary people is simply too vast, even much greater than with common Extraordinary Exponents. Yet, you still care about the life and death of ordinary people. Respected Saint, perhaps you are the kindest being of Apocalypse? An exception?”
The Child of the Sun God fell silent for a long time before saying:
“From your point of view, that could be considered accurate…”
“But you are mistaken about one thing; I do not concern myself with the life and death of ordinary people but with the life and death of the world. Mortals have been born and perished every year, month, and day for thousands of years, and it has always been so; I cannot concern myself with that, as I have grown accustomed to it,”
So it was, unable to concern himself with mortal lives, yet caring for the entire world.
In recent years, Karno had visited many philosophers and could understand the meaning behind the Child of the Sun God’s words.
For those who had reached the level of Apocalypse, almost any non-apocalyptic individual was trivial. After all, even Monarch Level Extraordinary Exponents didn’t live even a tenth as long as the Apocalyptics like the Child of the Sun God. The difference in stature was fundamental, and getting too involved was impossible because their existence would eventually vanish with the wind.
In their eyes, even Monarch Level Extraordinary Exponents might only be pets or subordinates, capable of fulfilling some of their ideas. Anything less than that was but an ant.
However, to both mortal heroes and legendary beings like the Child of the Sun God, the world itself is a vast concept, unchanged by reaching the powerful level of Apocalypse.