Life has dealt a heavy hand to a weak demigod like me.

No matter what kind of secrets it is, he will gain a lot.

Let me see where this throbbing reason that I can't see or find the root of comes from!

Charles's expression changed from being nonchalant at first to becoming serious.

If the whole story of this matter were known to some of the demigods targeted by the Charles, who knows if they would cry out loud.

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Chapter 257: The Truth Association's Slow Progress

Charles has made his own preparations, even more prepared than before.

In the City of Dreams, Reiner also quietly looked at the masterpiece of his ability in front of him.

“It’s beautiful…”

The huge torrent of steel, combined with strange magical runes, sang beautiful melodies under the power of the [Mentor].

It's a pity for Reiner.

At this time, I am the only one who can appreciate such beautiful music.

"What choice will you make?"

Standing in the sky, Reiner opened his arms and embraced the entire city of dreams.

After deciding to help Reiner complete the experiment, Ciel handed Reiner the list of traitors in the Truth Society who had been infiltrated like a sieve.

But he didn't care about the list.

He was a fool, or rather a naive guy who was so stupid that even someone like Ciel was unwilling to plot harm.

It's not that he's unaware of some things, he just wants to give some people a chance.

At the same time, he is also a stubborn person.

Before he actually sees betrayal, he will not choose to nip the danger in the bud like others.

He probably still had some hope in his heart, hoping that those people might have had some purpose when they first approached him.

But after being together for so long, even a stone should be warmed by him.

It’s a pity that he didn’t know that human hearts are often colder than stones.

Among some of the futures that Charles saw, there were situations where he was backstabbed.

But after mentioning it a few times, Charles stopped trying to persuade him.

For things like this in the future, just because you see them doesn’t mean they will actually happen.

The future he saw was only the most likely future to happen without external interference. Although the probability of it happening was higher than 99.999%, for Reiner, as long as it was not 100%, he was willing to give them and himself a chance.

"I only wish everyone were equal..."

“I only wish that everyone could be extraordinary…”

“I only hope that people can understand and tolerate each other…”

Reiner's eyes became extremely deep.

He doesn't understand.

Obviously, a world like this is a good thing for everyone.

Why, most people stop themselves from creating such a world.

They clearly have similar demands in their hearts, but when they really want to turn their demands into reality, so many obstacles will pop up.

In fact, this is not the first time Reiner has stood against the "whole world".

Even longer ago, when he had just inherited the Truth Association, had just gained extraordinary powers, and stood at the top of the world, he had been promoting his ideals in the country belonging to the Truth Association.

Thanks to his efforts, in a short period of time, the country reached the lowest value he expected.

But...the way he encouraged his citizens to go out and spread their ideas during the exchanges put him and his country in a dangerous situation.

In the end, it didn't take long before the signed covenant was betrayed. The secular forces and the forces of the extraordinary world attacked at the same time, and a large number of backbone members betrayed them.

He suffered his first blow despite being full of vigor and ambition.

There was a time when he was like a madman, blocking those who betrayed the covenant and ultimately destroyed the fruits of his hard work.

For the demigods, it was the most brutal battle in nearly a thousand years.

It was also from that time that, although the Truth Society lost its country and was labeled a cult, it had a vague transcendent status - no one wanted to face a mad demigod anymore.

Especially someone like Reiner who can bring the extraordinary power of his sequence to the extreme.

But...if they could go back to the past, those people would probably make the same choice.

Even those who betrayed him were like this.

It is very difficult to truly break down something like class.

Especially when supernatural powers still exist in this world, wanting to break down classes is itself an act of isolating oneself from the supernatural class.

The extraordinary people will not understand him.

You might even feel resentment towards him.

Why?

Why should they, after risking their lives to gain the opportunity to advance to the extraordinary level, still be treated like those "untouchables"?

Why, with their great power, they cannot acquire wealth as quickly as an ordinary person (big businessman).

Why do ordinary people dare to judge people like them?

For most people, the belief that they are extraordinary is the superior status, great power and the wealth obtained through these.

But Reiner stood up and said no to them.

Tell them that even though you have paid so much, you are still just ordinary people here.

Maybe it will be different in a few places, but here if you kill someone you will still have to pay with your life, and if you cause harm to ordinary people you will still go to jail.

If the world is full of countries like this, wouldn't all their efforts become a joke?

Therefore, it is not just the demigods, but the entire class of extraordinary beings, almost all extraordinary beings who do not agree with his ideas.

Among these opponents, there are even people who have entered the extraordinary realm and gained powerful strength because of him.

Perhaps he realized that there could not be true equality between extraordinary people and ordinary people. After being depressed for a while, he had a bolder idea.

This is the current concept, "I only wish everyone can be extraordinary!"

Compared with the past, this idea is more bold, absurd, and even seems like a joke.

No one thought he would succeed, but equally, if he did, he would still suffer a fatal blow.

The reasons are the same.

For the entire class of extraordinary people, they absolutely do not want to see more people standing in the same position as themselves.

"From a secular point of view, I am a lunatic."

“That’s true even for ordinary people.”

"Nobles, the fate of the extraordinary is naturally higher than that of ordinary people."

"They killed themselves. It was their own bad luck. They didn't even think about punishment or reporting it to the police."

"They are unwilling to exercise the right Mr. Taylor has fought for for them to receive lighter punishments for offenders, because they know it will be futile and may even lead to harsher consequences."

“Is this really the right world?”

"Putting aside the differences in status and power, how are those people superior to you?"

"Ask yourself, are you really willing to accept this reality? Do you really think you are inferior to them?"

Reiner's mind once again replayed the scene of his first meeting with his teacher.

It was a cold winter.

His teacher found the lowest people in the country, gave them food, gave them warm shelter, and spread his ideas.

For them at that time, in fact, few people really agreed with his ideas. Most people were looking for a short-term meal ticket - it would be even better if it was long-term.

Among those people was Reiner himself.

His teacher noticed what most people were thinking, but he didn't get disappointed - that's human nature.

Before acquiring more knowledge and possessing corresponding moral qualities, ideals are a very luxurious thing, especially what he does.

So he spent more than ten years training them and conveying his ideals to them.

Because of him, Reiner and the others took a different path. They truly stepped into the extraordinary world and possessed a status that they had never dared to imagine before.

Among these people, most were grateful to their teacher and at the same time adhered to the rules he set, without feeling superior after achieving extraordinary things.

But a small number of people had other ideas.

His teacher did not notice this trend - perhaps in his opinion, his disciples were all dug out from the poorest places, and they must want to change the world like himself.

In fact, for more people, it is easier to change themselves than to change the world.

Why would they do such a thing as to make everyone in the world equal?

After "really hard" becoming extraordinary people, they should have a higher status and a better identity.

As an extraordinary person, why should I "degenerate" and equate myself with ordinary people?

Because of the existence of those people, the Truth Society collapsed once.

Reiner's teacher also chose to die at that time because of his injuries and beliefs.

Reiner, who was recalling the past, suddenly discovered something interesting.

“It’s like a cycle.”

"Teacher, my first failure, and now."

“Will I make the same mistake again this time?”

Reiner laughed.

He knew that he would make the same mistakes again.

Because he has never changed.

[People who are too naive and kind-hearted will never be able to realize our ideals.]

[However, those who are not so innocent and kind will definitely not have the same ideals as us. ]

[Reiner...I don't know if it's right or wrong to entrust this heavy responsibility to you.]

【Maybe one day, you will hate me as your teacher.】

"But no matter what resentment you harbor in your heart, I hope to uphold my ideals and allow the Truth Association, which upholds Mr. Taylor's ideals, to exist in this world for one more day."

"Transcendents...are first and foremost human beings...and as humans, we should pursue equality...The gods of the Five Gods Era could do this...Why do the demigods of today believe they are more noble than them...?"

A trace of sadness appeared on Reiner's face, and then he became determined.

Even if it means repeating the same mistakes.

He also wants to use his own strength to continuously tear open the darkness that is blocked by layers.

Taylor failed; he did not bring the world, or even a single country, the equality and freedom he truly advocated.

But he used his thoughts to give birth to many extraordinary people who stood on his side.

Even because of him, many countries began to pay more attention to those weeds - at least after him, many countries have some relevant constitutions, at least in name to protect the interests of ordinary people.

His teacher failed, or even worse, as a high-level transcendent, he was deserted by everyone when he was promoted to demigod.

However, no matter how many betrayers there are, there are always sparks like Reiner. Even some associations that are not as naive as Reiner and seek other ways to realize their ideals are born because of Teacher Reiner.

Reiner himself had also failed once. That time he almost couldn't stick to his beliefs, lost his country, and some of his like-minded companions also died. Even his entire belief almost collapsed.

However, after that madness, the power he displayed and the attitude of some demigods who were not so opposed to certain things made some people not take overly extreme actions when facing him and some secret organizations like the Truth Society.

No one wants to see the Truth Association jump around again, but most people won't be the first to do so.

Every time they fail, they are actually moving forward silently.