Huang Ze also sensed Bai Ze's current mood, making it difficult for him to speak about the next matter.
However, Dukao still spoke, "But Earth is about to undergo a change, just like the alien soldiers you encountered during the day. Soon there will be many such invaders. You possess this power, don't you plan to do something about it?"
"Do what?" Bai Ze asked expressionlessly. "Should I do something?"
Rose became somewhat angry. "Of course, to protect..."
"Protect what?" Bai Ze's voice was very calm. "Defend the country and protect the homeland?"
"Sorry, I don't have that kind of sentiment. I told you all this not to garner sympathy by explaining how pitiful I am. I just want to tell you that this world, this country, has never done anything for me. I've never felt any warmth from this world, nothing at all.
Here, I have no home, nothing worth cherishing or caring about, because what I cared about is gone.
All I have is myself, and the only one I can trust is myself. I might help someone on a whim, but I won't consider it a responsibility.
Because I don't have that responsibility. My power is mine. How I use it is my business. I have no responsibility to sacrifice for others.
I am not a hero, just a lucky ordinary person. So, I don't feel my past was that tragic because there are many people far more miserable than me, people who don't even have a chance to live. Therefore, you don't need to pity me; there's no need for that."
……
After hearing Bai Ze's words, Rose couldn't say any grand speeches. What could she ask Bai Ze to do? Did she have the right?
Dukao and the others also couldn't say any eloquent words. What can you demand from someone with such experiences? A child with superpowers, facing this power for ten years without any control, did not choose to indulge his desires and still lived his life according to the law. This is already remarkable.
For thousands of years, they had seen too many people fall into darkness after gaining power. Bai Ze's situation was already quite good.
……
Huang Ze thought for a moment. "I understand what you mean. However, Earth is about to face a crisis. I won't ask you to be a hero and sacrifice yourself. But, as you said, you don't yet have the ability to survive in space. This means your journey will take a long time, right?"
"Mm." Bai Ze nodded. He currently had no ability to survive in space, nor could he fly. So, flying to space was still a long way off.
"Since that's the case, I have an idea. Are you willing to cooperate with us? We can provide you with some help, and you can help Earth within your capabilities. Is that okay?"
Hearing this, Bai Ze thought seriously.
Truthfully speaking, Bai Ze initially just wanted to state his stance. Whether they believed him or not was their business. He wanted to inform them beforehand, to avoid being mistaken for an enemy when looting bodies on the battlefield later, which would be quite dangerous. It was to avoid unnecessary trouble.
He also didn't want too much entanglement with Super Seminary, as he felt this Earth was too strange. Why would so many people gather here simultaneously? The universe is so vast; why would top forces like Styx River, Angels, Super Seminary, and Lieyang all gather here at the same time? It was too strange.
Xiao Ling, do you think I should cooperate with them?
【Whatever you want. But I think it's possible. Super Seminary has many things you can learn, but you're unwilling to directly breach their database.】
【Now, through this cooperation, you can legitimately obtain that knowledge and even get some Dark Alloy materials.】
【From what I know of you, you definitely wouldn't tell Angel Yan about these things. Besides, she might not give them to you, and even if she did, you wouldn't accept kindness from others for no reason.】
【You only do things like mooching off others when they are your enemies, and you are unwilling to actively antagonize anyone.】
【So, what's your decision?】
Uh, maybe I should try? It won't hurt me anyway.
……
After some thought, Bai Ze still felt cooperation was possible. "Well, if you put it that way, I can accept it. However, for the detailed cooperation, you'll have to wait until I think about it first. At least let me draft a contract."
"A contract?" Hearing Bai Ze's request, they all found it a bit amusing. However, given his personality, it seemed understandable.
With his abilities, Earth's rules no longer constrained him, yet he still lived his life according to the law. Even when facing the police a few days ago, he was cooperative and reasonable.
Huang Ze smiled and said, "Okay, take your time thinking about the contract. We can discuss the specifics."
Seeing that the atmosphere had finally improved a bit, Rose remembered something. "You just said that besides Uncle Huang, everyone here is an alien. What do you mean? I'm from Earth."
Hearing this, Bai Ze looked at her blankly. "Uh, are you kidding me?"
Then he pointed at Dukao. "He's your father, right? He's an alien, isn't he? You're his daughter, so aren't you an alien?"
Rose was speechless. She had always thought she was a pure Earthling and had forgotten this fact...
Seeing Rose's state, Bai Ze slapped his forehead, feeling like he had discovered something incredible.
"Oh! You said you're from Earth, but he's an alien. Does that mean? You're not? Oh! No wonder! You two don't look alike at all. You're so beautiful, unlike him, with his rough face. If that's the case, then it makes sense..."
"Bang!"
Rose slammed her hand on the table, her expression dangerous. Dukao's face also looked displeased. Bai Ze felt even more convinced he had found the truth and muttered, "It must be like this. Otherwise, how could a person thousands of years old have a daughter in her twenties? It's not scientific..."
"Hahaha!"
Lena chuckled, unable to help herself. Bai Ze's analysis was indeed quite scientific!\