This villain, please exercise some restraint.

"I can't help you, Shi Si."

The white-haired boy was looking at him. Facing those black eyes, "The World" smiled and shook his head, feeling a little helpless.

"Although I really want to help you, but - I have no reason to help you."

"Don't you have a reason to help me?"

The short-haired boy was stunned for a moment, "How about we make a bet?"

"Make a bet?"

He was a little interested in the "world". Now Shi Si's memory was almost blank, and as for him, it seemed that he had nothing to gamble with.

In other words, what does he have to bet with himself?

"If you bet, you have to pay the stakes."

"World" Tao.

"But you might as well tell me what you want to bet on. Compared to the so-called gambling money, I am quite interested in this."

Although he didn't think there was anything worth betting on, he wanted to hear what Shi Si would say in his current state.

"Well."

Somewhat unexpectedly, the white-haired boy in front of him agreed without even thinking about it.

"I remember you just said that you thought the reason I wanted to live was because I wanted to witness your demise with my own eyes."

"Let's bet on this."

"I don't think I would have such a low taste that I don't want to die just because of such a simple and boring reason."

As Shi Si said this, he still felt heavy in his head, but it seemed that the feeling was now slightly relieved.

However, the reason why he said these words was not the product of thinking, but came from trust in himself.

"You're still so conceited and arrogant."

The World smiled and said, "But after seeing your silent face for so long, seeing you like this now is... fresh."

"You think you are too detached. In the world, big and small, species don't want to die for many reasons, and they are much purer than your infinite self-esteem."

"Most of them don't want to die because they are afraid of death."

"Have you ever thought that the reason you don't want to die is simply because of the simplest and most boring reason - fear of death?"

“Are you afraid of death…” Shi Si whispered to himself.

"Yes, world, I admit, I am afraid of death."

"But I think you may be wrong."

His slightly closed eyes slowly opened and he looked at the young man in front of him who was smiling gently, as if he had infinite tenderness.

If you only look at the appearance, no one would have thought that this kind of being could also say quite offensive words.

"Oh? Did I make a mistake? Then let me ask you, where did I make a mistake?"

The “world” was asking questions, but there was no trace of inquiry on that face. Instead, there was just a little bit of…interest.

“I’m afraid of death, not because I’m afraid of death itself, but because there are things I want to accomplish before I die.”

“I was afraid I would die without finishing it, so—I became afraid of death.”

"If it's according to what you said, I think everyone... is afraid of death."

"The inability to accomplish something is the cause, and the fear of death is the result. But you... ignored the cause and only saw the result."

"So, world, are you afraid of death? Are you the same as the so-called cowards you are talking about?"

The white-haired young man in front of him curled the corners of his lips, but there was no smile on his face.

The "world" subconsciously wanted to deny it, but found helplessly that no matter how selfless the reasons he gave seemed, they would ultimately be attributed to "fear of death."

It seems as if all words are just a way to find reasons for their own existence.

but--

"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't need to answer this question, because - I won't die at all."

"People's lives have an end, and even the strongest ones will fall. But I'm afraid you will be disappointed. I can neither see the end nor be a witness to my 'fall'."

"In other words, I am an existence beyond all this."

"So - since there is no death, why should we be afraid of death?"

The tone of "World" was very light, without any sense of boasting, and he was not showing off, he was just stating the facts.

Today, no matter who he meets, Shi Si's sophistry may be difficult to refute, but unfortunately, he is "the world" and when he stands here, he is the embodiment of immortality.

However - the expected expression did not appear on the face in front of him. Instead... there was a look of enlightenment.

"Is this the 'world'? Yes, it is an existence beyond death. Although I don't know whether what you said is true or not, at this moment, I choose to believe it."

"It's just that - there is no death in him at all, yet he stands in this magnificent hall, pointing fingers at other people's deaths, making comments on things he has no idea about, and making the final judgment."

"Don't you think you're... a little ridiculous?"

The white-haired boy's voice was not loud, but it sounded a little inexplicably harsh to the ears of the "world".

"…sophistry."

He didn't want to argue with Shi Si, because no matter how high-sounding Shi Si's words were now, they could not change the fact that he had been "evil".

Yes, it seems like a statement that is very considerate of those with a limited lifespan, but what is the reality?

Break the protective barriers between certain small worlds and let them perish on their own; spread alien species between different worlds, causing these small worlds to mutate or disappear, and in serious cases even damage the roots of the original worlds.

What was even worse was also the most unbelievable to him——

The World felt its body trembling slightly.

Why didn't Temperance consider those short-lived species when doing these things? Why didn't he put himself in the shoes of the small world being treated like this... and feel the grief? As for the lives in the small world, the number of people who died under Temperance's series of operations... was countless.

Hypocrisy... hypocrisy, absolutely... hypocrisy.

Although I don't know whether it's true or not, I choose to believe it... There is no death in me, but I am pointing fingers... It's ridiculous... It's really ridiculous.

It is undeniable that the words are pleasant to the ear, but - that's all they are.

I feel a little uncomfortable, maybe it's because of my emotional fluctuations, or maybe it's...

Under Shi Si's curious gaze, "The World" reached out and touched his cheek, which was inexplicably hot, and couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.

In his fight with "moderation", who is the winner? Obviously, none of this had to happen. Obviously, both he and the heirs of the power card should have done their jobs well.

Obviously, many small worlds shouldn't be turned into that state...

There are no winners at all, there are no winners at all, this is a...no-win situation.

"'World', you look a little unwell? But... as you can see, I brought 'Justice' with me."

The sweet voice was mixed with a little bit of awkwardness, but it allowed the "world" to get rid of its slightly complicated thoughts for a moment.