Rebirth of the Super Battleship-Chapter 604: Seclusion

The various emotions of intelligent beings are the most unreliable and most fickle things. Xiao Yu admitted that there was deep enmity between the Level 5 Civilization Alliance and himself, because in the past period he had slaughtered their compatriots at least counted in the hundreds of billions. But Xiao Yu was certain that after the intelligent beings of the Level 5 Civilization Alliance went through one or two generational renewals, this hatred would dissipate.

Because the newly born intelligent beings would only feel that living within the Divine Ark Civilization was so free, that material conditions were so superior, and that the environment was so beautiful. At the same time, they would not have personally experienced that tragic war of the previous generation, so it was certain they would not embrace the previous generation’s notion of hatred. They might even, when the previous generation revealed an intention to overturn their lives, actively oppose it themselves.

Thus, in the universe, on a longer time scale, speaking of hatred is truly meaningless.

Of course, this situation applies only to beings with relatively short lifespans. Alien Beast Civilizations, Xiao Yu, as well as the Specter Race, the Taihao and others with long lifespans, are not included.

Precisely for this reason, Xiao Yu strictly controlled the genetic modification program for the newly incorporated beings of the Level 5 Civilization Alliance. Specifically, unless they were high-value scientific workers, politicians, or war scholars, all civilians would not receive genetic modification and would be allowed to live and die according to natural laws.

They would reproduce numerous descendants, and they would also die. Their descendants would inherit their bloodline, but their descendants would not inherit their hatred. Through such a simple process, Xiao Yu could achieve his goal.

Moreover, after becoming accustomed to the superior living conditions within the Divine Ark Civilization, quite a large portion of the Level 5 Civilization Alliance populace would choose to forget the past. After all, Xiao Yu had brought them a better life.

At this time, those more than thirty thousand outstanding figures of the Level 5 Civilization Alliance had already been settled aboard the Home Ten ship under Xiao Yu’s arrangements. Although in their hearts there still existed a deep barrier toward the Divine Ark Civilization, at the very least Xiao Yu could sense that they liked it here.

Thus they chose to reside in different cities according to differing aesthetic preferences. Welcoming them were also the kind and friendly original inhabitants of the Divine Ark Civilization. The residents of the Divine Ark Civilization showed great concern for this pitiable group of outsiders. They warmly helped these newcomers adapt to the living environment and ways here, taught them how to use instruments they had never heard of or seen, and informed them of relevant information, and so on.

The Level 5 Civilization Alliance harbored deep hatred toward the Divine Ark Civilization, yet the Divine Ark Civilization had no hatred toward the Level 5 Civilization Alliance. One must know that throughout this entire war, although Xiao Yu lost much, there was no loss of intelligent beings on his side. Therefore hatred did not exist.

Here, these scientists discovered for the first time that the residents of the Divine Ark Civilization were not barbarians. These residents of the Divine Ark Civilization even more refined and well-educated than they were. These people were graceful in their manners, full of vitality, friendly to others, and eager to help. Here, they shamefacedly discovered that the residents of the Divine Ark Civilization were not barbarians. They themselves were the barbarians.

At the same time, Xiao Yu had deliberately arranged the residences and workplaces of these scientists to be very scattered. One must know that collective living is most beneficial for cultivating certain emotions, such as hatred or fanaticism. Dispersing these scientists deprived such emotions of the soil in which to grow. Together with the kindness and friendliness of the Divine Ark Civilization’s residents, the wariness of these scientists was gradually disappearing.

The weather today was not very good. The weather system controlled by a chaotic algorithm made today’s sky somewhat overcast, with even a fine drizzle. But the temperature was not too low. It was a comfortable thirty-eight degrees. In just such weather, Ruto finished his day’s work, left the institute, and prepared to return home.

As soon as he stepped out the door, a hovering transport vehicle stopped before him. The door opened and a face completely different from his own appeared. “Hey, friend, let us go back together. I will give you a ride.”

Because of the mixed-species residential arrangement, this situation was very common. On the Home-Class ships, one could see a humanoid being and a canid-like being, or two beings resembling apes, walking together everywhere. But those canid-like beings or apes were not pets. They were also genuine intelligent beings. These people might have just gone out together for recreation and were returning home.

“No, that will not be necessary.” Ruto shook his head. “I will have a robot take me back.”

“Come now, we are neighbors. No need to be so polite.” This person warmly invited Ruto to get into his vehicle, then quickly set off. On the way home, this person chatted very warmly with Ruto.

“Have you grown accustomed to living here? Do you have any difficulties? You have just arrived and are unfamiliar with the place. If you encounter any difficulties, just tell me, and I will certainly help you.”

Ruto was somewhat unaccustomed to such warmth. He hesitated and said, “Thank you for your concern. I am fine here and have no difficulties.”

“Oh yes, there is a gathering in our area this evening. You should come as well, so everyone can get to know you.”

“Alright… very well.” Ruto hesitated a moment and agreed.

The two chatted all the way. After a few minutes, they arrived home. Ruto got out of the vehicle and saw two intelligent beings of the Purple Civilization waiting at his door, one adult and one juvenile. Seeing Ruto return, the juvenile Purple Civilization intelligent being happily came forward. “Grandpa Ruto, you are back.”

Intelligent beings of the Purple Civilization were known for their cute appearance. In the Divine Ark Civilization, whose aesthetic standards were gradually unifying, this was widely recognized. Clearly, in this regard, Ruto’s aesthetic sense aligned with that of the citizens of the Divine Ark Civilization.

Seeing this cute child, Ruto could not help but reveal a loving look in his eyes. “Little one, grandfather is back.”

At this time, the adult intelligent being came over with a smiling face. “Uncle Ruto, I checked and learned that your species seems to be very fond of a food called purple yam. It so happens that I have some at home, so I prepared it for you according to what I found. It is ready now. Please come to our home and eat with us.”

“But I have already agreed to attend our area’s gathering today.” Ruto hesitated and replied.

“It is alright. The gathering will not start for a while. Why not come to our home first. After we finish eating, we can go together.” the Purple Civilization being continued to invite with a smile.

“Very well, thank you.” Ruto said, agreeing.

Four hours passed before Ruto returned to his own home. He turned on the communications tool. Ruto wanted to say something, but did not speak.

This was a private circle established by beings of the Level 5 Civilization Alliance. The scientists who had come to the Home Ten ship usually communicated through this circle. In the past, the content of their conversations was nothing more than hatred and contempt toward the Divine Ark Civilization, and disdain for what they called hypocritical friendliness. These people vented their dissatisfaction here in this way.

Previously, Ruto had been among the most active speakers. But today, he suddenly felt that there were some words he could no longer say. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

By now, Ruto finally understood why the popularity of this private circle was waning and why fewer responded to him. From the very beginning, when it was created, this private circle had averaged tens of thousands of posts per hour, but now it had fallen below five thousand. Even the subject matter had changed, with topics such as daily life, food, and entertainment mixed in.

Looking at the topics in the circle continuously flashing by, such as ‘I went to a place today and the scenery was beautiful,’ or ‘I discovered a new delicacy today, everyone should try it, Ruto sighed softly. He no longer posted inflammatory words inciting hatred as before, but instead closed this private circle.

What Ruto did not know was that, aboard the Home Ten ship, another person was feeling the same way as he was. This person was the leader of the Level 5 Civilization Alliance, Ares.

He was sitting there quietly, staring at the scenery outside the window in a daze, as if pondering something.

“The enterprise I painstakingly built was destroyed by the Divine Ark Civilization. To lead our civilization and our alliance into a Level 6 Civilization, I paid blood, sweat and tears beyond ordinary imagination. But now all of this is gone. Moreover, the Divine Ark Civilization killed our alliance’s people by the hundreds of billions. I should be filled with hatred for the Divine Ark Civilization, but why is it that now I find it difficult to hate?” Ares murmured, trying hard to think through this question.

At this time, Ruto was just as confused as Ares. His son had died on the battlefield. He once believed he would hate the Divine Ark Civilization forever, but now he too seemed unable to summon that hatred.

Three days later, Xiao Yu simultaneously received reports from Ruto and Ares.

“I hereby apply to resign. From now on, I will live at the foot of Peak Three, pass what remains of my life amid mountains and waters, and from this day forward will no longer concern myself with state affairs or matters of science.”