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Chapter 323 - 243. The Fall of Free Will

Chapter 323: 243. The Fall of Free Will

It’s not hard to notice that this is actually a very interesting debate topic.

As long as someone has experienced love and either has or has had someone they couldn’t win over, they’ll make their own judgment in a flash.

Should they use superpowers?

If it were me, I probably would.

Mou Keyan bit her lip, listening intently to the to-and-fro debate on stage.

She was a qualified audience member, enjoying the spectacle without caring about winning, losing, or logic.

She simply thought so in her heart.

...

"Our side has two perspectives today to tell everyone why not to use this superpower,"

The next speaker was the opposing third debater, Zhong Ruixi.

"Our opponents have told us, ’If I truly love but cannot have, it means that person doesn’t like me. No matter how hard I try, they don’t like me.’"

"This means there’s definitely a huge gap between us, so wide that not even Yue Lao wants to tie the red thread around us."

"But if today I acquire Yue Lao’s power, I can tie the red string between us both, making them develop a love-at-first-sight adoration for me."

"Let’s think about it, if after using this power, he briefly loves me, what do I do when I next express my love, and what if he suddenly comes to his senses? Then what?"

"Our opponents might say, just continue using the superpower, over and over again. So, what kind of person would we become then?"

"In our world, many times love seems so interesting because the person you love is mysterious and new to you, just like many couples who are deeply in love at first might face the seven-year itch because the mystery fades."

"But now this person, no matter how much you torment him every day, he treats you as if it’s first love because you have this superpower."

"Then you could completely go out and find someone you love more, because love for you isn’t scarce, and after the mystery fades, you might as well continue your heedless ways."

"I’m not saying everyone will make this choice, but absolute power leads to absolute corruption. When you have superpowers without any restrictions and someone loves you unconditionally and wholeheartedly, it will lead to such results, depriving them of their freedom of choice, and it’s an unfortunate thing for them."

"Now let’s talk about ourselves. If in love one can easily access power, like an Emperor with concubines, like a rich person with unlimited resources, you’ll never know who loves you, who is really sincere."

"Maybe in the end, you can tell yourself, ’I’m just enjoying love,’ but is this enjoyment really love?"

"It’s like just owning a high-end inflatable doll with artificial intelligence."

"Thank you."

Off to one side of the stage, Zhong Ruixi’s bright voice had a powerful impact.

Her comparison to inflatable dolls was incredibly apt; as the audience applauded, many smiled knowingly.

Right, if love becomes something as easily obtainable as drinking a certain beverage, is it still precious enough?

Unwittingly, Mou Keyan found herself persuaded again and nodded slightly.

It seemed that not using the superpower made a lot of sense as well.

She had once read a highly acclaimed novel that discussed this issue at the beginning.

There are many who thirst for love.

And there are many ways to yearn for it.

Indeed, in the realm of emotions, love is considered one of the most precious. To gain a die-hard and unwavering lover, many willingly give a lot, make great sacrifices.

But is love’s preciousness because it’s rare or because it’s incredibly important?

If you could easily make the opposite sex passionately devoted to you, would your dream partner still hold the same strong allure?

The answer... seems not very easy to come by.

"Alright, let’s proceed to the second segment, a three-minute cross-examination between both sides."

After the sectional speeches ended, the chairperson He Ying spoke.

"Please, spokespersons for the affirmative and the negative."

"Rui Rui, you go."

With encouraging glances from her teammates, Zhong Ruixi took the microphone again.

Her opponent on the other side was Guan Yongyi.

The two girls stood up simultaneously, and immediately, their gazes clashed.

"Opponent, hello. According to your side’s argument just now, you believe that there’s a difference between love and possessiveness, correct?"

Guan Yongyi adjusted strands of hair by her temples and stood up straight, initiating the discourse.

"Yes, there is a difference between love and possession."

Zhong Ruixi nodded.

"What’s the difference?"

The short-haired girl pressed on.

"The difference is, love, to a greater extent, is about turning two people into ’us.’ We both have to give to become a better ’us.’"

"So both sides have to give, right?"

"Yes, your side gives much less, or even nothing at all."

"No problem. See, if today’s superpower mechanism is indeed as your side described, if I seize his love through possession without giving anything back..."

"That’s one way, and up to now, your side has only argued to that extent because you talk about Yue Lao, about Cupid."

Zhong Ruixi interrupted.

"The opponent, please do not interrupt me. Let me finish."

Guan Yongyi held up her hand, signaling to continue her point.

"If I obtain his love through possession, do I love him?"

"Or do I merely have a simple desire to possess him?"

Zhong Ruixi blinked, "Our side has just argued that you’re very likely to become corrupted, the reason being that when you use this superpower, you’re essentially acting out of the desire to possess."