“All sorts of odd things seem to like you. Do you emit waves that nonhuman critters like, maybe?” “In manga and video games, spirits like people who are pure of heart. And if you bully the little ones like this spirit here, the big one comes to get revenge.” We leave Viper to her embarrassment and the floating spirit to do as it pleases and take a look around the area. Alice, who wants to secure a water source for industrial use, has brought us to the shore of a vast lake that stretches as far as the eye can see. It is a lake so large that you’d swear it was an ocean. Its pristine, clear water speaks to how lovely the untouched wilderness is on this planet. Off in the distance, there is a mountain range lined with peaks that are taller than Mt. Fuji, and the woods near the lake are populated by trees that must be hundreds of years old… “Hey, Alice. When I look at beautiful scenery like this, I start to wonder if I’m really doing the right thing. We’re going to use this lake for the factories we’re planning to build, right? I wonder… Should we really be disturbing this land…?” “It means you still have a heart, Six. It’s not something I can understand, being an android, but I do think those feelings have value.” “Mr. Six…” Alice and Viper watch over me as I study the lake… “Alice, let’s hurry up and gather resources so we can expedite our invasion plans. There’s tons of lumber we can gather from the trees over there, so let’s build some log cabins along with the factory. We’ll build a nature retreat to have a cookout with the Supreme Leaders. And since we’re on a lake, I bet they’ll wear swimsuits…” It only takes about two minutes for me to grow bored of the breathtaking landscape. “Guess that’s the limit of your conscience. It’s reassuring to know you’re still you, Six.” “M-Mr. Six…”
Chapter 71
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