Zero is not a saint, although he has powers that ordinary people do not have, and he has also seen wonderful worlds that ordinary people do not know. But the more he knew, the more confused he felt. The initial confusion stemmed from strength and evolution. I still remember that when Zero learned that he had a golden right eye called a "god thing" when he participated in the boot camp in Asgard, he was born with fear of power. .
Continuously evolve to gain more and stronger abilities and strengths. However, what will be obtained at the end of this road? At that time, can he still be called a human being? Or to put it more simply, was zero still zero at that time
That was the first time he was confused about his own path.
And now, it's the second time.
If life or death were placed on ordinary people in the old era, perhaps no one would want to let go of this chance of rebirth. But after experiencing all kinds of things in the new era, Zero became confused about survival for the first time.
Is survival really better than death
uncertain.
To be alive means to be burdened with more things. When he was alive, Zero was not aware of these, maybe out of instinct, maybe Zero himself avoided certain problems. But when he could choose to die this time, Zero felt tired. Stay alive and fight non-stop. With the same kind, and with other races, the path of evolution means endless killing. Even if he can finally sit on the supreme throne, the road to come will be covered with blood and corpses.
The quality of killing and decisiveness is not lacking in Zero. Zero's guns never hesitate when needed. Can this kind of life be happy
confused. The more he thought about it, the more confused he felt.
"Alive." Agladis, who has the same face as Zero, said: "Why does life desperately want to live, no matter how difficult the environment is, it must survive desperately. Have you ever thought about this question?"
After thinking for a moment, Zero spit out two words: "Instinct."
"That's right, instinct. The instinct of life is to survive. It is the deepest imprint engraved in life and in genes, and it runs through life from beginning to end." Agladis flicked his hand, and light was generated in the void. In the light, there are many shadows passing by. There are animals, humans, and lives of different races. They or they have left countless traces of life on this planet: "But zero, is survival really as simple as instinct? I don't think so. If you live for the sake of living , Don’t you think such a life is too sad?”
Zero shook slightly, Agladis' words seemed to touch a soft spot in his heart.
"Zero, do you have faith?" Agladis asked again.
This is a question that makes Zero feel familiar. Once, he was asked this question in Asgard. Now, Zero is still the answer: "No, I don't believe in any gods."
"God?" Agladis shook his head and said, "The object of belief is not necessarily a god, it can be a kind of belief. More often, it is the meaning or reason of living!"
Zero opened his eyes wide, and for the first time seriously looked at this man who had the same face as himself.
Agladis is like a mentor, but also like a knowledgeable scholar. With a flick of his hand, the scene in the light ball changed again. In the light appeared the figures of two deer, a mother and a child. They live freely on the grassland, the picture is so beautiful, the setting sun dyes the grassland with moving colors. However, as night fell, death came quietly.
In the darkness, a lion sprang out from the grass, and flung its teeth and claws at the young deer.
The lion, the overlord of the grassland. Anytime this beast is seen, the doe will turn and run. Its speed and stamina are enough to throw off a hungry lion. However, it chose to face the lion, and was finally bitten off by the lion.
When she was dying, the doe's kind eyes dripped with clear milk. In the depths of the pupils, the figure of a young deer is reflected. Although it is dead, a lion that is full of food and drink will not attack the young deer again. It exchanges its own death for the chance of the child's survival.
The screen ends.
"Zero, tell me, why did that great mother do this?" Agladis asked softly.
Zero was silent, and answered after a while: "For the continuation of life!"
"You're right." Agladis nodded and said, "The continuation of life is the most basic belief held by animals and even human beings. Letting one's offspring live, even at the expense of one's own life, is the most basic belief in life. One of the beautiful qualities. But the meaning of life is much more than that, in difficult circumstances. For example, in this new era, it may be difficult for one person to survive, but a group of people can. Do you know what that is?"
Without waiting for an answer, Agladis replied for him: "It's mutual assistance, mutual encouragement, and bond."
"The bonds between people, companions and companions, mothers and children, young and old... Zero, life is not lived for ourselves in many cases. More, it is for other things we care about , or those who care about us. It is precisely because of the bondage of these people that we cannot give up lightly. Just like you, can you give up on them easily?"
Following Agladis' words, another screen was created before Zero's eyes. In the picture, there are figures of several people fighting. They pounced on Ymir again and again, although there was no sound in the picture, from their expressions, Zero could hear their cries.
"Why are they desperately attacking a life form that has no chance of winning?" Agladis said softly, "It's also for the bondage, Zero. For the bond between you and them, to prevent your Death becomes meaningless! This is the greatness of human beings, or all life. Because of bondage, no matter how weak a life is, it has the courage to challenge the existence on the pyramid. Just like the doe, knowing that she must die, she also rushed to Lion. So Zero, do you still choose to die? If so, I respect your choice."
After speaking, Agladis took a step back, quietly waiting for Zero's choice.
Is it tied
Zero effort recalled when he had a companion. No doubt it was in Asgard. But is this really the case
No!
I remember waking up from a deep sleep two years ago. On the road to Silvertree City, that hearty man said loudly to himself: We are companions!
After leaving the Z7 base, the girl who gave everything for herself!
When Claude counted, the female swordsman who came to rescue him unexpectedly!
When heading north, the strong boy with long silver hair who followed him all the way!
Zero suddenly discovered that he had had all kinds of companions a long time ago, and it was because of them that Zero could come to the present. After coming to Asgard, Zero met more people.
Feng, Mapei, Yona, Johnny, Agatha! He even disgusted him at the beginning, but in the end he firmly stayed behind to defend against the powerful enemy, Berrien.
Countless faces flashed through Zero's mind one by one, and finally, he heard a voice.
"Remember my taste? As long as you remember me, I won't really die."
These are Agatha's last words.
To die means to let go of everything, and even more to forget. But can I forget everything? Or, am I willing to forget them? Those lovely people, can I really forget them
"No, if survival itself is a battle." Zero clenched his fists, raised his head and shouted at Agladis: "Then I will never be a deserter. Whether it is instinct or bondage. Agradis Diss, let me go back!"
In Zero's right eye, a raging golden flame burned again at some point!