dkrc Chapter 26 Aren
Chapter 26 Aren
"I'm just afraid of being rejected by him. After all, it seems like he can't refuse anything, yet he can refuse everything."
The two are not contradictory. If Li Lin is fed, he will eat whatever is given to him, as long as it's food. But for a long time, Li Lin's reactions have never been completely different from what she expected, only about one-tenth of his personality. It's as if only one-tenth of his personality is present.
"This is your last chance." Although he had already said a few extra words, he still reminded him as the younger brother, "I really don't want him to be my brother-in-law. But I can learn to accept it. If you don't speak up now, you won't even have this last chance."
Lin Zhiqing simply shook her head: "Let's forget it... I'm afraid he'll reject me. Thanks anyway, I thought you'd keep arguing with him—remember to come see me often later."
"Definitely. I'll definitely visit you in Shenheyuan whenever I have the chance—what time is your train ticket for tomorrow?"
"It was supposed to be in the morning. But suddenly things changed. Apparently, the road towards Leize was blocked, which caused the train timetable to be changed to the afternoon."
They didn't say anything more until they left.
Li Lin walked home alone. He didn't walk fast, just strolling along with his hands in his pockets in the night sea breeze.
The Dragon Ball in his pocket emitted vibrations at varying frequencies, the waves of dragon language. The information within appeared before Li Lin in written form:
I didn't expect you to be this cold to everyone, not just me. But it seems that no matter what, the way you court someone is by giving gifts.
Even someone completely clueless about human relationships could tell that this was "courtship," because it was an instinctive reaction.
So? You did the same thing twice in one day—after eating the gift she prepared to woo her, you rejected her. Didn't you realize it?
"No, I noticed it a long time ago. I noticed it many years ago."
I noticed you also really like her looks. So why didn't you say yes?
"life."
【that's all?】
"That's it. In times like these, it's better to keep things simple."
It's not just a current problem. Li Lin's appearance won't change with age, and those close to him can't possibly be unaware of it. Not to mention decades from now.
Moreover, his pace of life is completely different from that of humans, and the things he does are also different from those of humans. This simply cannot last.
I don't quite understand what you mean.
"Let me be clear: I brought you here today to see these things. You're not human, and if you want to live a human life in a non-human form, you have to be able to endure loneliness. Ideally, you should become parallel lines that never intersect with them, so that you can ensure your safety. Because separation is always painful. You've already seen how painful it is. Although it's not insurmountable, spending less energy will help you maintain your stability."
Dragons are invincible. The problem for dragons is not becoming stronger, but how to maintain that strength. This also includes maintaining an interest in life.
So, that's why you act indifferent and lazy? You...you're not lazy at all. It's a pure pursuit of simplicity; you subconsciously choose the shortest path and the optimal solution, so you find all the other detours troublesome and are too lazy to do them.
"One of my favorite pre-Christian miniature plays goes like this: life is about stillness. Look at how many years a tortoise can live without moving. As a dragon, you can live as many years as you want. But as a human, you have to be careful how you allocate your limited energy. What is your motivation for wanting to become human?"
【you.】
"You're really direct... no wonder you're from my hometown. So, after knowing all this, do you still yearn for a normal life?"
Rather, I've become even more determined.
"Okay." Li Lin nodded. "Actually, the reason I showed you my life was to let you see the normal state of human life today, and the choices that even I find very difficult."
If it weren't for lifespan, would you accept it?
"That's not important now. What's important is that if you feel you can accept human life, then I have a plan here. It will benefit you, me, and all of humanity."
...
Back in his room, Li Lin took out his computer—although information flow wasn't smooth, this computer could connect to Ningzhou's regional network, allowing him to use communication services within the city. It had an interesting function: disseminating resources left over from previous generations between different people.
Li Lin spent a little time making a PowerPoint presentation and then turned on the projector in the room.
"Considering that you don't understand human writing, I'll use illustrations to explain it to you."
The diagram has three parts.
His photo represents himself.
A blue sphere represents [Ren].
A circle represents a coalition government.
In the middle of the three parts is a map—the map of Razer.
"Then, let me analyze the current situation for you."
He began his explanation by starting with the position of [壬]:
"You believe the previous evolutionary path was wrong, so you intend to transform your shed body into a human. Well then, I've found a good material to help you reshape your body—from what I've observed, the body known as 'Thor' has accumulated immense power over the years, and may have the potential to ascend to become a true dragon. That might be suitable for you."
This is Li Lin's assessment of Lei Ze's current unusual behavior.
He didn't know much about the [Super Beast] that died in the Thunder Swamp, only that as a [Super Beast], it possessed the ability to use thunderstorms. From the dragon race's perspective, it should be a Jiaolong, a level below a True Dragon, and a rather powerful individual.
Death did not quell Thor's power; it was merely a temporary dormancy. And after decades of this dormancy, the restless Thor is now stirring, and there's even a possibility he might ascend to become a true dragon.
The capital region of the coalition government is in Guanzhong. Although Leize is not in Guanzhong, it blocks the gateway to Guanzhong and occupies a vast area of the Central Plains. Trains heading east out of Hangu Pass reach various parts of the country, but even if they do not pass through the core area of Leize, they will still pass by its edge.
If the dragon named "Thor" were to ascend to become a true dragon here, the headquarters of the United Government, "Shenhe Plain," would be isolated in the vast eastern region. If someone were to make a move, this "door-knocking kill" would be a brilliant strategy. Once the great dragon is formed, the United Government could be completely trapped in Guanzhong.
That would indeed affect the future of all humanity. That's why the United Government, after a long absence, summoned all the feudal lords to come to the aid of the king. This is a calamity that cannot be left unpunished; only a strong crackdown can quell it.
"Then what remains is a minor issue—I think you need to change your name."
"Didn't you say that after we meet, you can just call me [Ren]?"
"Human names have syllable requirements. One character is too short. Your name must be at least two characters long. I'll call you A-Ren. That's more like a name, not a code."