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Chapter 939: 765: Human Emotions Cannot Be Trusted_2

Chapter 939: Chapter 765: Human Emotions Cannot Be Trusted_2

In a sense.

The defense line does indeed possess the power to combat the Abyss.

However, its power is only passively triggered; if the Abyss Darkness does not encroach upon the doorstep of the defense line, it will not offer resistance.

So for now, all that can be done is prevention and resistance.

Yet this man… he actually dares to recklessly imagine using the defense line’s power to confront the Abyss directly. But such behavior is no different from drinking poison to quench thirst.

Xu Shuo glanced at Luo Kai—it was clear that the man had indeed been running himself ragged, sleepless and traveling constantly during this period.

Last time, when he went to meet Themis, he had even specially tidied himself up. Yet in just a short time, his beard was unkempt, his curly hair messy, and bloodshot veins spread across his eyes.

If before he looked like someone in their late twenties with the weariness of thirty, now he looked like someone in their thirties burdened by fifty years of hardship.

Luo Kai rarely showed a hint of pleading.

Even after losing thousands of points before, he had merely winced in pain. But this time, the situation was different.

As he said.

He didn’t want this world to perish before his eyes.

Because there were still too many people he cared about in this world.

This time, Luo Kai’s expression was exceptionally sincere.

But the two of them held eye contact for what seemed like too long.

Especially since the young man remained impassive.

Luo Kai’s expression cracked slightly as he opened his mouth: “Although you think of yourself as solitary and don’t need to worry about so much, perhaps you have ways to take your sister away, but what about the people in your studio…

“What about the others you know?

“Or do you not have…?”

Xu Shuo raised a hand to interrupt his emotional appeal.

“Even if I could promise you easily, I might not be able to convince Judgement to allow you to use the defense line’s power. After all, the Script Space has likely never set such a precedent. Don’t overestimate me.” Xu Shuo said indifferently.

“I understand. I just wanted to try.” Luo Kai said, exhaling.

Better to try and fail than to never try at all.

Xu Shuo glanced at him before tilting his head slightly: “So, in this matter, do you think it’s feasible?”

Luo Kai froze: “What?”

He responded instinctively.

But when his gaze followed and assessed, he realized the young man’s words were likely not directed at him.

The other man’s gaze was hovering toward the back.

But aside from the two of them in this row of window-side booths, there was no one else. Outside the window, there were no pedestrians lingering either, only cars whizzing by continuously.

So who was he talking to?!

Or rather, besides other players, what kind of power could penetrate this interference device to overhear their conversation?

Thinking of this made Luo Kai uneasy again.

…

Across the street from the café.

In the office building on the other side of the overpass.

Los, who had been slacking off, rubbed his face.

He was now extremely cautious with where he focused his attention.

Knowing the other party was highly perceptive, he avoided staring for long and never directly looked at the person, letting his gaze rest nearby instead to evade concentrated attention.

But…

Xu Shuo’s spiritual power was growing too fast.

Now he not only sensed Los’s observation, but seemingly guessed he was eavesdropping?

Los had indeed eavesdropped on the whole conversation…

Initially, he only intended to glance uselessly.

But upon noticing Luo Kai—a player whom he remembered from handling Abyss matters in the real world during earlier encounters—Los naturally assumed this meeting with Xu Shuo concerned another Abyss-related problem.

Since it pertained to the Abyss, unforeseen and difficult-to-handle situations might occur, so Los decided to keep observing.

And so, he lingered a bit too long.

Only to later realize it wasn’t an Abyss event.

But rather, it seemed like gossip about Xu Shuo.

So he unconsciously kept watching…

Which had led to getting caught.

And directly called out, at that.

Los hid his face in his hands, momentarily speechless about his own actions.

The cryptic remark from Xu Shuo moments ago was undoubtedly aimed at him, asking precisely about the topic the two had been discussing.

—Calling upon the defense line’s power.

Could he even make a decision on this matter?

He had to sneak into this world in the first place!

Los rubbed his temples.

After a long silence, Xu Shuo’s voice rang out again.

“You don’t know?”

The question shifted. No longer asking “can you,” but directly whether he knew the method.

The young man’s voice conveyed little emotion; his expression remained serene, yet when Los couldn’t resist looking again, it seemed their gazes met.

So, Los sighed in resignation.

He rose from his workstation, bowed his head, and walked toward the communal restroom on their floor.

But upon arriving at the restroom entrance.

He noted the presence of two people inside.

After hesitating briefly, Los remembered the rooftop where he had rescued his boss.

The place was quiet and perfectly suited for gathering focus.

There, even if emotions spilled over, it wouldn’t disturb anyone nearby.

Los climbed to the rooftop, glanced at the sky with a calm expression, then removed his glasses, vanishing immediately from his spot.

…

At Black Star Cafe.

By the window-side booth.

Luo Kai hadn’t sensed a thing, nor felt any warning signs, when suddenly across the table, someone silently appeared and sat down.

He couldn’t even tell when the other party had arrived.

It wasn’t until his peripheral vision caught something that the person’s presence registered—already sitting there.

Luo Kai’s heart jolted in surprise.

His pupils dilated, startled, as he instinctively tried, unsuccessfully, to subtly study the other person.

The newcomer wore an ill-fitting charcoal-gray suit, sat with his head slightly lowered, and rested clenched fists upon his thighs—a posture that seemed nervous and restrained.

The man appeared young, yet overly thick jet-black hair partially obscured his brow and eyes. Coupled with his large, wide-rimmed black glasses, he gave off an outdated, old-fashioned vibe.

But given the way he materialized out of nowhere.

That outdated aura took on a mysterious undertone?

Altogether… strange.

“Didn’t expect you’d come over?”

Xu Shuo was mildly surprised to see Los arrive directly but couldn’t help a twitch at the corners of his mouth upon noting Los’s timid demeanor.

The fierce bravado he’d displayed when defeating the Abyss Demon was so astounding.

Why was he really like this?

Los wasn’t aware of others’ inner complaints, though he vaguely sensed their gazes.

He lowered his head, pushed up his glasses, and said: “About that matter… it’s not unachievable, but I can’t do it. The defense line is a creation of the Tower of Judgment, requiring Judgement’s authority. However, Judgement rarely agrees to unreasonable demands like this, and Themis likely wouldn’t either.”

“What’s the reason?” Luo Kai asked reflexively.

“…”

Los slightly raised his head, looking at him.

As his cold, indifferent eyes behind the lenses met Luo Kai’s gaze, Luo Kai stiffened inwardly, realizing his blunder in casually addressing the matter.

Damn it, this man’s appearance is utterly deceptive!

Why does a big-shot like you behave so timidly?

How are you this cool-headed?!

Luo Kai forced an embarrassed but polite smile.

Los glanced at him and continued: “Because the emotions of living beings are ever-changing; because living beings can feel fear, cowardice, inferiority, and selfishness.

“They mostly cannot control their feelings.

“And thus cannot control their actions.

“The Tower of Judgment is cold and detached. It does not trust the emotions of living beings.”

Los’s voice was tranquil and steady, as if narrating a tale, smooth and warm.

Yet the unfeeling stare in his eyes was unsettling.

The thick lenses of his glasses made that icy gaze appear even more mechanical.

Unsettlingly eerie.

It felt akin to being stared down by an Abyss Demon.

Luo Kai stiffened awkwardly, shifting his neck hesitantly as he redirected his sight toward the reclining youth by the sofa, who lounged with one leg casually crossed.

Suddenly, he felt Xu Shuo wasn’t so difficult to deal with!

At least the latter would grant you a smile.

Even if that smile felt less than genuine or reassuring.

“Why are you looking at me? Did you get his point?” Xu Shuo arched his brow.

“Got it…” Luo Kai murmured with a faint press of his lips.

To put it simply—

The emotions of humanity are too intricate, making it impossible for the Tower of Judgment to grant “defense line” permissions or powers to them, as there’s no guarantee they wouldn’t misuse them.

Unable to be assured.

Thus, it simply chooses not to trust any possibility.

…

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