When the possibility was analyzed, everyone fell into a deep shudder...
This is… the Universe!
The dim universe was so serene, yet it harbored almost infinite threats, with various interstellar civilizations always comprising friendly civilizations, neutral civilizations, and deceitfully cruel civilizations. Although these differ greatly, they all had one thing in common—true power!
This power was comprehensive, encompassing technology, humanities, history, and institutions. Civilizations like these had numerous bloodless methods to push a low-level civilization into the abyss!
Moreover, the low-level civilization felt grateful and indebted while being pushed toward the abyss.
This despair was even harder for people to accept than death. The Star Annihilation Cannon was not the most dreadful weapon; what is physical death compared to spiritually killing a civilization?