World’s End: My Keyword is One More Than Others
Chapter 600: Perhaps he is not evil

What's going on?

Gordon, the Swift Walker, was frozen so easily?

Wasn't Gordon known for being unstoppable, unable to be trapped anywhere?

And Kou Nan could actually keep up with Gordon's speed?

Who exactly is he?

What kind of mutation does he have?

At this moment, all the people watching the live broadcast fell silent. No one wanted to see such a powerful and unruly mutant appear.

That would spell the end for humanity.

At this very moment.

Only the sailors on the fishing boats that Du Ge had moved at the beginning still harbored doubts about Kou Nan in their hearts, because an evil person wouldn't think of rescuing them while causing disaster.

But everything Kou Nan did was indeed endangering the world, leaving them confused.

Yet, they were merely confused.

They were just ordinary people, unable to get involved in the wars of the great figures.

...

Gordon's physical condition far surpassed that of ordinary mutants; otherwise, his muscles and bones would have shattered during high-speed movement.

In fact, the moment his legs were frozen, he was constantly struggling to break free.

But the ice froze too quickly; often, just as he shattered the ice on his legs, new ice would form, freezing him again, as if he hadn't moved at all.

Moreover, his body felt unusually heavy and weak today, as if the ice beneath his feet carried a curse. Despair filled Gordon's heart: "James, help me."

James was very forgiving towards mutants, believing that as long as the issues weren't too severe, they could be forgiven. But at this moment, he quickly made up his mind to take down Kou Nan.

Kou Nan posed a greater threat than Edward. A powerful, impulsive, and stubborn mutant shouldn't exist in the world.

"Carl, use all your strength to control the water, I'll help you," James shouted.

"I'll do my best," replied the mutant with gills on his face.

As they spoke, Gordon, trapped in the ice, was moved by James's telekinesis to Du Ge's side. Gordon wasn't as merciful as the Flash; the moment he reached Du Ge, a dagger appeared in his palm, aimed at Du Ge's throat.

At that moment, the air around Du Ge seemed to freeze, as James created an air cage around him with telekinesis.

James and Gordon were old friends, working seamlessly together.

Others, when suddenly teleported, would experience a momentary delay, but Gordon, accustomed to high-speed movement, didn't have this weakness. Or rather, his reaction time was much faster than an ordinary person's.

Both of them pinned their hopes on this strike.

If they could eliminate Du Ge, James was confident he could work with the merman Carl to control the monstrous waves. His telekinesis could already alter the direction of moving objects.

The waves stirred up by Kou Nan seemed grand, but no matter how big, waves were still just water.

Eliminating a threat to humanity, even if part of Bauhinia City was submerged, the people would understand, just like when they took down Edward...

...

Both ordinary people and mutants watched the battle intently through the live broadcast, hoping for James and Gordon to defeat the evil villain.

Movies have shown it countless times: justice will prevail over evil, no matter how powerful evil seems...

But everyone's hopes were dashed.

Gordon, carrying everyone's expectations, missed his strike.

Du Ge, who had been standing there just moments ago, suddenly vanished, reappearing behind James.

His hand was on James's neck, making a throat-slitting gesture, then disappeared again.

Immediately after.

Countless tentacles emerged from the giant wave beneath Kou Nan's feet, wrapping around Gordon, trying to drag him into the water...

The good news was that his attack also missed. James, coming to his senses, teleported Gordon away again.

James and Gordon weren't injured, but everyone's hearts sank to the bottom.

Their combined age was older than Kou Nan's grandfather, yet in front of Kou Nan, they seemed like two children facing a strong man, unable to cause any harm despite their efforts. Their defeat depended only on when Du Ge decided to take their lives...

James and Gordon realized this problem too. After rescuing Gordon, they stopped their attack, hovering in the air, facing Du Ge from a distance.

Their expressions were filled with caution.

Water control, freezing, teleportation... Kou Nan had already displayed three superpowers.

He should be the most powerful mutant in the world, not just SS-level, but SSS-level.

When James and Gordon made their move, General Klo's soldiers also acted, guns blazing.

But if even Gordon couldn't touch Du Ge, ordinary weapons stood no chance.

An ice wall blocked the bullets in front of Du Ge, only leaving a white mark. Grenades were slightly more powerful, but only created a dent in the ice wall...

With a wave of Du Ge's hand, several water giants rose from the sea.

The water giants moved with agility, swatting down the helicopters that had just opened fire like flies, sending them crashing into the water...

The mermen in the water immediately swam towards the crash site to rescue the innocent soldiers.

At this moment.

Only a few TV station helicopters remained in the sky, diligently recording everything. The reporters continued their live commentary: "...Kou Nan has targeted the guards. James's actions have angered him. So far, Kou Nan has displayed four mutant abilities. He should be the most powerful mutant in the world..."

"Kou Nan, restrain your desires. Once controlled by power, you'll become a demon," James urged.

"James, why didn't you save them just now?" Du Ge looked at James, questioning, "Your telekinesis should have allowed you to move them out of the helicopters when I acted, right?"

"..." James was at a loss for words, his thoughts stuck in his throat.

"Were you worried I'd take the opportunity to attack you?" Du Ge shook his head, smiling, "So, you chose self-preservation and abandoned them."

"No, I..." James stammered, unsure how to defend himself.

"James, without even the courage to admit it, how did you become the leader of the mutants?" Du Ge mocked, "Why don't you dare to unleash your true nature?

Like me, doing whatever you want? Think about it, how many people have suffered because of your kindness? How many wars did Edward start because of you?

Ask yourself, are you truly kind?

Or are you just trying to move yourself, to satisfy your inner desires, even if it means brainwashing poor mutants like Aili to become tools for your fame?"

"No, I genuinely wish for world peace..." James argued, his face flushed.

"Then you've taken the wrong path," Du Ge laughed, "Only by controlling this world with absolute power, like me, will there be true peace."

"..." James shook his head, "Impossible, you've already gone down the wrong path."

"Is that so?" Du Ge chuckled, lifting General Klo and others who had fallen into the water, suspending them in the air with chains formed from water, "General Klo, are you willing to follow me?"

"I will never follow a demon like you," Klo, drenched and furious, glared at Du Ge, roaring.

"If you don't join me, I'll flood the entire Bauhinia City," Du Ge threatened.

"Do you think I'll believe you? Even if I join you, you'll still flood Bauhinia City," Klo gritted his teeth, "I'm a soldier, sworn to serve the country. Don't think you can use such despicable means to blackmail me. The Brilliant Empire will take you down..."

Before he could finish.

The sea beneath Du Ge's feet suddenly advanced fifty meters, submerging the empty beach and reaching the highway.

The citizens who hadn't managed to escape screamed in terror once again.

Next to the police cars with flashing lights, the guards looked up at the towering waves, trembling, their guns mere toys before the massive waves.

"Kou Nan, you can't do this," Klo was shocked that Du Ge really pushed the waves fifty meters forward because of his words, his face turning pale.

The merman in the sea had long given up competing with Du Ge. He could control water flow, but the other seemed to control the entire ocean.

"Kou Nan, power shouldn't be used to destroy the world," James teleported over, his words sounding particularly weak. His telekinesis and hypnosis, once effective, were now helpless against Du Ge.

"Friends from the media, help me start an online poll, asking the public whether they want Klo, James, and Gordon to join my team," Du Ge smiled, looking towards the reporters, "Ask them if they're willing to sacrifice their lives for Klo's integrity and loyalty to the empire."

The reporter nodded in confusion, but the live broadcast was already on, making his words unnecessary.

Netizens had already begun to voice their opinions.

"Screw integrity and loyalty, I'm about to lose my life."

"If I die, it'll be because of Klo, and also James and Gordon. If they hadn't provoked that demon, why would he flood the city?"

"Exactly, James is the real culprit. Why did he provoke a madman? Who gave him the right to decide for us?"

"Kou Nan's initial demand was just to release the mutants, now his demands are increasing."

"Stupid government, why not agree to his demands!"

...

Du Ge held the phone in front of Klo, watching the indignant comments, Klo's face turned ashen.

Gordon took out his phone, looking at the public's discussion, and sighed silently.

James's face was as pale as paper. When Du Ge asked that question, he already knew the answer. Kou Nan had touched on the evil within human nature, something almost unsolvable!

Du Ge put away the phone and continued to ask, "Klo, I know you're innocent, but do you dare to entrust your fate to the people you protect? For example, if I kill you, I'll make the waves retreat five meters..."

"No!" Klo looked at Du Ge in despair, his eyes bloodshot.

"So, are you willing to join me?" Du Ge's smile returned as he asked again.

"Fine, I'll join you," Klo sighed heavily, the once spirited general now weakened like an old man, his will completely shattered.

"James, Gordon, are you willing to follow me?" Du Ge turned to the two strongest mutants, speaking slowly, "This is the last chance. If you say no, there's no need for you to exist. As you can see, many are willing to serve me."

"I'll follow you," Gordon said first. He wasn't as radical as Edward or as conservative as James. Most of the time, he was kind and neutral, so he sided with James. But Du Ge's actions showed him a new direction.

"After joining me, if you choose to betray, you'll die a terrible death," Du Ge looked at Gordon seriously.

"I can swear," Gordon raised his hand, "If I betray, my soul will descend into hell, never to rise again."

"James, what about you?" Du Ge turned to James, smiling, "I can offer you a way out. You can't defeat me with force, but by following me, you can advise my actions. Isn't that a good thing?"

It was indeed a good way out, but did he have to say it out loud?

James muttered in his heart, his face alternating between blue and red. Ultimately, he nodded reluctantly, "Fine, I'll agree to follow you. Now, can you make the waves retreat?"

"Not yet, my demands haven't been met," Du Ge looked back at the reporters, "They haven't released the imprisoned mutants."

He glanced at his phone screen, "Mr. President, I believe you're watching this show, perhaps even discussing how to take me down. Maybe someone has already suggested sacrificing the entire Bauhinia City, but I can tell you clearly, it's futile.

My power rivals that of a god, and now with Gordon and James by my side, failing to kill me will bring endless suffering to the world.

Many will be freed from their physical bodies, their souls truly liberated because of your decision.

I trust you don't want to be a historical criminal, do you?

My patience is limited. I'll give you at most half an hour. If Edward and those mutants don't appear before me in half an hour, the flood will engulf the entire Bauhinia City. Then, I'll head to Sanxi City, giving you another half hour..."

...

Bang!

Watching Du Ge's arrogant face, the President of the Brilliant Empire slammed his hand on the table, shouting hysterically, "Too arrogant! Do we really have no way to kill him? The Brilliant Empire shouldn't be held hostage by a madman like this. He's already allied with James and Gordon, and with Edward, humanity will be utterly defeated."

The conference room fell silent.

The elderly Speaker, his hair white, spoke in despair, "Mr. President, Kou Nan's power is akin to a deity. Humanity can't oppose a deity. We should surrender!"

"What deity? He's just a powerful mutant. As long as he's a mutant, he has weaknesses," the President, his eyes red, said, "Didn't we develop a weapon to nullify mutant abilities? Why not use it on him?"

"We're not confident. Kou Nan can even teleport. We might be able to hit him with the weapon, but if the tsunami he controls goes out of control, at least hundreds of thousands will die in Bauhinia City," Secretary of State Lewis said.

"Mr. President, I've pulled up satellite surveillance. Before he raised the tsunami, he moved the fishing boats on the sea to a safe location. And so far, the number of people he's directly killed is zero."

Defense Minister Kane turned his laptop towards everyone, playing a video, "Maybe he's not as evil as we think.

In my opinion, we should hand over Edward to him, resolve the Bauhinia City crisis, and then find a way to eliminate him. James has many peace-loving mutants under him. We can find a way to restrain him.

At least we need to understand his purpose. A temporary retreat doesn't mean failure. One person's wisdom can't surpass all of humanity..."

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