Chapter 128 Naming "Chaos"_1
Zhuang Yu was at a loss:
"This... No matter how you choose, morality no longer takes precedence, it's all purely self-interest now. Then the only choice is to protect one's family and refrain from acting within the law.
"Perhaps the evil in this world doesn't stem from human nature's wickedness, but from the act of choosing.
"Even a saint, when he stands at the platform of choice, is no longer a saint.
"Because... no matter how one chooses, the act of choosing itself has already turned him into a devil."
Lin Sen said, "Yes...
"The law is a power agreement to maintain social order, while morality is the form effect of the collective social consciousness.
"The so-called devil is merely one who violates the current social ideology! Today's devil, the future's saint, the past's saint, today's devil.
"We often say that a single thought can make a devil, but a thought is the cognition of society. This universe seems to give us a choice at every step, but in fact, there has never been one, only by looking far enough can we strive for that slim chance of survival.
"When destiny begins, we are all already devils, and the only mercy of God is to let us stand on the platform of choice."
Zhuang Yu suddenly realized something, stared fixedly at Lin Sen with unbelieving tension, and said:
"Mr. Lin Sen, are you suggesting we sacrifice certain areas to save more of them?"
Lin Sen pointed to the big screen and said heavily:
"The largest storm on the planet right now is in the Bering Sea, heading towards our Huaxia, expected to make landfall at Pants Leaf Island. It has been identified as a planetary-class storm.
"Considering its power, we have named it 'Chaos.' 'Chaos' was one of the four fiends of antiquity, foreshadowing the obliteration and indistinguishability of heaven and earth in the regions it passes.
"The other two continental-class storms are on the Magnesium Continent and Oceania; they influence each other and are all gathering strength, preparing to break through the pressure zone and move south.
"Now their power is nearly fully amassed, and the entire polar circle is like an inflated balloon; they're all looking for an outlet to release their built-up pressure.
"If we can find some key nodes to guide the energies of two storms, enhancing one super cyclone to move south rapidly.
"At the same time, if one storm moves south first, it will also divert the energies of the other two cyclones towards the lead outlet.
"This could decrease the strength of the other two continental-class storms, with even a chance to reduce them to national-class storms.
"As the planetary-class storm will significantly damage the pressure zone, this will also allow the two reduced continental-class storms to break through.
"The pressure zone will recover, but the next planetary-class storm won't come for at least two years after.
"The power of the continental-class storms will be greatly reduced, and we have the hope of reducing their power further with the 'Synchronous Light Rings.'
"But... as a result, the original planetary-class storm will be stronger and last longer."
Zhuang Yu found it hard to believe:
"Your plan might be feasible, but it has nothing to do with you. Humans suffer not from scarcity but from inequity. If there were no other choice, no one would blame you.
"But when you make a choice, slanders, and defamation will follow!
"The survivors will not thank you, and they will not wish to acknowledge that they were saved; kindness is forgotten, but the grudge from a single measure of rice remains. They too will defame you.
"You don't have the right to do this; this is a domestic matter for the nations, and you can't interfere. Huaxia will not agree to this either.
"However, when your plan is submitted to Huaxia, whether they agree or not, they may not support you as they did before; most of your Wallfacer resources are provided by them.
"On the contrary, doing nothing is the optimal, the most rational choice."
Lin Sen sighed: "This is a domestic affair for each country, indeed; a Wallfacer has no right to interfere.
"This plan will still be submitted to Huaxia, whether they agree is their own decision.
"Paths are chosen, not abandoned because they require one to take responsibility.
"Besides, there's no need to worry too much. Since the crisis began five years ago, Huaxia has started building underground shelters.
"Trust our country; its organizational ability is among the strongest in the world, and I am confident that it will successfully get through this.
"I understand them; they are far more prepared than you can imagine, and they might not even increase the number of sacrifices by much.
"I believe that after this, Huaxia will grow even stronger.
"Perhaps you think this plan is about saving the West, but when you really understand what civilization is, you'll realize that civilization cannot be saved.
"Disasters can't destroy civilization, but salvation can!
"The redemption of civilization is in finding an opportunity for self-breakthrough in the face of disasters. To bolster the immunity of civilization, what's needed is a 'virus,' not a 'medicine.'"
"Every era always needs someone to bear its burdens. In this era, only Wallfacers can carry such weights.
"Understanding love carries the weight of hatred, understanding pain is to carry the weight of responsibility.
"Huaxia will stride into the future with the firmest steps; perhaps in the future, Huaxia is more suitable to lead the PDC."
Zhuang Yu: "Huaxia indeed started the construction of underground shelters very early. This must also be part of your plan, right!
"Other countries were notified as well, but that is their internal affairs, and the Wallfacer Legislation restricts the Wallfacers from intervening. Many countries did not carry out this plan, missing out on so much.
"I can't understand something like civilization immunity, but I know if this plan is really acknowledged, what will Wallfacers do in the future?
"How will the relationship between Wallfacers and human civilization develop?"
Lin Sen: "Someone like me is best suited to go to hell.
"You're right in your premonition, the relationship between Moon Base and human civilization will not maintain forever.
"This is also a rehearsal for my next plan, the 'Island Plan,' which is extremely important to me and cannot afford to fail.
"Similarly, the Island Plan is also a prelude to the most crucial plan before the grand battle with Trisolaris.
"You all should first simulate this plan, whether the 'Synchronous Light Rings' can provide enough energy to exert influence on critical nodes, allowing more energy from the base to converge into the planetary-level storm.
"Let the planetary-level storm open a breakthrough in the dense pressure zone and move south."
Zhuang Yu: "Disaster response to the planetary-level storm 'Chaos,' Plan number 39, is under simulation...
"The result is expected in 20 minutes."
Twenty minutes later, Lin Sen received the simulation results, confirming the plan was feasible.
The dangers posed by two continent-level storms were minimized globally, but Huaxia alone had to bear the most severe consequences, double the estimated damage and loss than previously predicted.
Lin Sen: "Continue with the next simulation. Once the plan is finalized for execution, there must be no mistakes.
"Now... help me get in touch with the elder!"
...
An elder was getting ready to rest when his secretary arrived, hesitating to speak.
Seeing the secretary's expression, the elder frowned and said,
"Speak up, what happened? At times like this, the biggest enemy is hesitation."
The elder has been sleep-deprived for three days and two nights due to the disaster response for the planetary-level storm.
Currently, the only country in the world that can maintain order not even a little disrupted is Huaxia. The people of this country have an indomitable spirit that has been ingrained since ancient times, capable of overcoming any difficulty or challenge with firm belief and remarkable perseverance.
Besides having the most endearing citizens, Huaxia also possesses a large group of individuals willing to shoulder the heavy burdens. They can unite the broadest masses of people, they can listen to each citizen's voice, they can appear in any place fastest.
They spare no effort in organizing relief, delivering warmth to every heart in need. The peaceful times are due to them carrying the weight and moving forward.
The secretary replied,
"Mr. Lin Sen, the Wallfacer, wishes to speak with you. But you haven't slept for several days, your body has reached its limits."
The elder realized that something unusual was happening. Wallfacers could apply directly to the PDC if they needed resources.
A conversation between the Wallfacer and the elder surely meant something out of the ordinary.
The elder had an ominous premonition.
Despite that, the elder remained as composed as ever and said to the secretary, "Put him through!"
PS: I've revised this chapter, adding some content.
Many readers might think the original text suggests the author is writing about traitorous culture; perhaps my patriotism is greater than everyone else's, but I also wouldn't think that smashing a Japanese car equates to patriotism.
It is my fault; I hope readers will discover the significance of saving civilization in later chapters on their own.
This plan is a prelude to the Island Plan, the Island Plan is a prelude to the Lagrange Plan, and the Lagrange Plan is a rehearsal for breaking through the Dark Forest.
The plans are interconnected, and I did not want to spoil them in advance, even considering writing twists. However, I didn't take into account that readers of internet novels today likely read very quickly, expecting readers to experience it for themselves is unrealistic.
Most importantly, it's too easy to be misunderstood here as endorsing treacherous culture, so I had no choice but to reveal the plot earlier than intended.
Even many details in the original Trisolaris might have been overlooked by readers, not to mention my book.
I apologize for this!