"We understand that you have all called us here to discuss the issue of our power and its potential threat to normal civilians and weaker players," Keshav began, his voice steady and commanding. "Before we start, I want to make it clear that we have no intention of causing harm to civilians or weaker players. Our powers are meant to be used for good, not for destruction."
Jasmine nodded in agreement, adding, "We understand your concerns, and we want to help find a solution that works for everyone. But we also want to remind you that our powers are not something that can be easily controlled or suppressed."
Then keshav continued "I have a few methods to solve it."
Everyone in the room perked up at Keshav's words. Here was a person who actually had solutions to the problems they were facing. They all waited eagerly to hear what he had to say.
Keshav continued "First method is 'Jasmine's power had increased. Now she can make crystals for making personal permanent barriers on everyone on earth to protect them from attacks of players."
The room fell silent for a moment as everyone digested this information. Personal permanent barriers for everyone on Earth? It seemed like a powerful solution, but it also raised questions about how it would work and what the limitations would be.
"Wait, are you saying that Jasmine can create crystals for everyone on Earth?" asked one of the representatives, skepticism in his voice. "What about the cost? Creating barriers for everyone would require a huge amount of stamina, wouldn't it?"
Keshav said "As scientists had already discovered, few players with powerful skills use different energies like elemental energy, time energy, space energy, earth/water/fire/wind/energy. Our ability allow us to use a energy that doesn't follow law of conservation of mass and energy. So for Jasmine whether she uses her skill to create 1 such crystal or a billion its same."
The room was silent as everyone digested this information. If what Keshav was saying was true, then there was no limit to how many barriers Jasmine could create. The implications of this were huge, and everyone in the room was struggling to comprehend it.
A representative said "Although it will save lives which is a good thing but it has many disadvantages. First it will not protect daily necessities like water and food. Buildings will still collapse. Although people will not die by direct attack, but they will still die of thirst and hunger. Worst it might remove psychological barrier of many people knowing that they are not directly causing deaths and might lead to more fights."
The representative's words brought a sense of reality to the room. Everyone had been focused on the safety aspect of the barriers, but they hadn't considered the other consequences. Without access to daily necessities and with buildings still vulnerable, people would still suffer. And the psychological effect of knowing they were safe from direct attacks could actually lead to more fighting. It was a sobering thought.
Keshav nodded in agreement, acknowledging the validity of the concerns. "You're right. The barriers would only protect people from direct attacks, but they wouldn't solve the other problems. And the psychological aspect is an important one to consider. We need to find a solution that addresses all these issues."
Then other representative said "You said that you have few solutions what are others?"
Keshav said "Other methods are extreme that i will not follow."
Some of the representatives in the room looked relieved at that statement, while others looked disappointed. It was clear that they were desperately looking for solutions, and they were hoping that Keshav had more to offer.
"So what are those extreme methods?" asked one of the representatives, his curiosity piqued. "It might give us an idea of what not to do."
Keshav looked hesitant, his expression was difficult to read. It seemed as though he was reluctant to share the other methods, but the room was filled with tension and anticipation, everyone was waiting for him to speak.
He sighed and said "With my skill i can cut of mana from earth but with expanded size its mana that's maintaining it"
The room was silent for a moment as the implications of Keshav's words sank in. Cutting off mana? That would have catastrophic consequences for the planet, wouldn't it? Earth was dependent on mana for its stability and existence, so cutting off that flow could have unimaginable consequences.
"Wait, are you talking about destroying the planet?" asked one of the representatives, his voice barely above a whisper. "Is that really one of the solutions you're proposing?"
Keshav said "I was going to propose to cut off mana but than i thought of consequences and stopped."
The room let out a collective sigh of relief as Keshav explained that he had stopped himself from proposing such a drastic solution. It was a testament to his responsibility and concern for the planet and its inhabitants.
Then someone asked do you have other methods. With Keshav's previous method struck off, the room waited with bated breath for Keshav to reveal his remaining methods. Everyone was hoping that he had something less destructive to propose.
Keshav shook his head "All other methods are extreme and will lead to deaths in large number."
The sense of disappointment in the room was palpable. Keshav's words had dashed their hopes of finding a simple, peaceful solution. It was clear now that whatever solution they found would come at a cost.
While everyone was feeling disappointed Jasmine said "I have few suggestions."
Jasmine's words broke the gloom in the room, and all eyes turned towards her. It seemed like she had something to propose that could potentially solve their problems. Everyone leaned in, eager to hear what she had to say.
She continued "I can terraform mars for civilians to live"
Jasmine's suggestion was met with a mix of surprise and intrigue. Terraforming Mars? Could it be possible? The room was filled with a sense of wonder at the thought of turning a barren planet into a habitable place for people to live on.
"How exactly do you plan to do that?" asked a representative, skepticism in his voice. "Terraforming a planet is not an easy task, and it would require enormous resources and manpower."
Jasmine nodded in agreement, acknowledging the challenges ahead. "I know it won't be easy, but it is possible. With my power, I can manipulate reality. With my power i just have to command reality to transform Mars's environment to be similar to earth."
Although they were shocked that she can manipulate reality they still kept a professional face.
"But what about the distance?" asked another representative. "Mars is so far from Earth. It takes months for a spacecraft to reach there. How would we transport all the civilians?"
Jasmine feeling disappointed "Yes that's the problem here."
The room fell silent again as everyone contemplated the difficulties of Jasmine's proposal. It was a tantalizing idea, terraforming Mars and creating a new home for humanity, but the logistics of transporting civilians all that way seemed almost impossible.
A representative said angrily "We need to do something soon. Players are becoming more powerful everyday by going in dungeons, especially after the method of manipulating mana to do magic was discovered. Now players have many more ways to cause destruction than when they just had 1 skill."
The representative's words were a stark reminder of the urgency of the situation. The longer they waited, the stronger the players became, and the more difficult it would be to control them. It was clear that something needed to be done, and fast.
The room was filled with a sense of helplessness. Keshav and Jasmine, who had initially been seen as the solution to the problem, now seemed just as clueless as the rest of them. The lack of a clear path forward was weighing heavily on everyone's shoulders, and the feeling of hopelessness was palpable.
A representative sighed "Demands of Guilds are just getting more and more outrageous. If not for military players and barriers they might had raised the government to ground completely."
The representative's words cast a dark cloud over the room. It was a grim reminder of the precarious situation they were in. The demands of the Guilds were becoming increasingly outrageous, and the only thing holding back their power was the military players and the barriers. But how long would those hold out for?
Another representative sighed "Just why don't such powerful players ascend to a higher world like those wuxia novels"
The representative's words brought a moment of levity to the room, as everyone chuckled at the comparison to wuxia novels. It was a lighthearted comment, a brief respite from the heavy tension in the air. But it also highlighted the reality of the situation they were in. In wuxia novels, the powerful players would always ascend to a higher realm, escaping the mundane world and its problems. But in real life, they had no such escape.
Then a representative said "Maybe that's just wishful thinking. It's like expecting a fish to climb a tree."
There was a moment of contemplative silence in the room as everyone considered the comparison to the fish climbing a tree. It was a clever way of summing up the situation, highlighting the futility of trying to do something that was simply not possible.
Then someone said "There's no use of this meeting. We simply can't find a solution without starting a fight with players."
The words hung in the air, casting a sobering tone over the room. The reality of the situation was finally setting in - there was no easy solution to this problem. A fight with players was inevitable, and the thought of the destruction and bloodshed that would follow weighed heavily on everyone's minds.
Keshav stood up and said to Jasmine "Lets go there is nothing we can do."