Chapter 709 435: World Leader

Facing accusations of betraying humanity, Su Mo's reaction was very calm, as if he had anticipated this long ago.

"I accept all your accusations, but I will not change my approach."

The communication channel was very noisy at this moment, filled with various voices.

"Crazy, huh?! Actually entrusting all of humanity to a different species; I don't want constructs to manage us!"

"I'm begging you, please don't do this, you can't hand the Spear of Judgment to a former enemy! That Queen Bee will definitely use it to destroy us!"

"Please become the ruler yourself, we believe you can definitely manage this world well!"

Among these people, some were venting insults, while others were pleading desperately; no one was willing to entrust their own destiny to a species other than humans.

Just then, a deep magnetic voice rang out: "Director Su, I am Fenrir, I have a question to ask you."

Fenrir, as the nominal highest leader of the Rebel Army, undoubtedly possessed equal prestige and status with Su Mo. As soon as she spoke, everyone else quieted down, hoping the Wolf King could persuade this seemingly unclear-minded old comrade.

Su Mo: "Fenrir, ask away."

Fenrir: "Why are you unwilling to become the highest leader of the new world yourself? You were the one who captured Sky City and shut down the Spear of Judgment; you are the savior now."

"No one will compete with you for power; no one can shake your status. Why are you passing up such an opportunity and instead choosing to hand over supreme power?"

These words clearly struck a chord with Su Mo, who gave a complicated smile and slowly said: "Let me ask everyone a question then. Since I am the savior, after I become the highest leader, enjoying privileges beyond the reach of ordinary people, do you agree?"

The representatives from various places said without hesitation: "Of course we agree! You deserve it!"

Su Mo: "Alright, since I can enjoy privileges, if I let my comrades who have followed me for so long also enjoy privileges, do you agree?"

The representatives from various places still showed no hesitation: "No problem, it was you all who defeated the conglomerates and overturned the decadent World Government, it's only right for you all to enjoy wealth and honor together."

Su Mo: "What about their children? In the future, as my companions gradually settle down and have children, as parents, they will certainly care for their offspring without reservation. Are you willing to allow those children to also inherit privileges?"

The representatives hesitated a bit, and there was a momentary silence in the communication frequency.

After a while, someone continued to speak: "Still willing... You've contributed so much for everyone, it's reasonable for your children to enjoy some privileges too."

Su Mo: "Then one day, when we the privileged form alliances, intermarrying, creating increasingly stable coalitions, with all privileges passed down through bloodlines and interests, continuously passed down, are you willing?"

At this moment, the communication frequency finally fell completely silent.

Everyone understood what Su Mo was trying to convey.

Su Mo: "Do you understand now? The original leader of the first World Government was also a savior, leading people from the ruins into a new era."

"The apocalypse war 156 years ago was far more brutal than what we face now, and the leaders who emerged from that dark era had strengths, charisma, and talent far exceeding mine."

"But everyone knows what happened later. As soon as the World Government was established, the first batch of aristocrats emerged; they were heroes who made great contributions to rebuilding civilization, so naturally, they enjoyed more privileges."

"In the following twenty years, these aristocrats came and went, forged deep friendships, and banded together to form unbreakable alliances of interests, ultimately evolving into the conglomerates feared by everyone."

"Do you think the first leader, with his capabilities, couldn't see the danger in this? He was powerless, what could he do?"

"Do you really think those comrades who fought alongside him were doing it to continue living on pickled vegetables and porridge later on? Only water flows to the lower ground; human nature always wants to go higher, once it has reached a high."

"Why do history books always say, it's easy to seize an empire, but hard to maintain it? Because after you slay a dragon, inevitably, you'll become the next dragon."

"Of course, there are some leaders who, for their aspirations, choose to slaughter, kill meritorious officials, kill aristocrats, slaughter to achieve equality for all."

"But what's the use of that? The pursuit of interests is etched in people's bones; there will always be those who take risks for interests. Can he promise to kill each one that comes?"

"Even if he is a once-in-a-century great man, truly willing to endure a lifetime of loneliness to bear the burden for others... but you must know, people grow old, and die."

"No matter how great a great man is in life, once he dies, he's gone. No matter how foresighted he is, he cannot guarantee every succeeding leader will be like him, passing it down generation after generation will eventually encounter ambitious individuals."

"This is why, historically, we see the continuous cycle of rise and fall, governance and chaos; no matter how strong a regime is, it will ultimately weaken, because it's determined by human nature."

"So many great figures in history couldn't solve this problem, what can I do? I was just a gamer before, the kind that struggled to pass high school politics exams."

"Being able to manage my Mercenary Corps is already my limit; even if you let me be the City Council President, I definitely won't do as well as Sikinkov, let alone be the leader of tens of billions of people worldwide, I can't do it."