The Only Player in ‘Child of Stardust’
Chapter 237 - 162 The World’s Cry for Help_2

Chapter 237: Chapter 162 The World’s Cry for Help_2

"Indeed, I don’t deny that, but I have to do this."

The sunflower said seriously, "I might be the highest-ranking plant in this world, bar none, so I can clearly feel the life pulsations coming from this world itself.

It’s saying, ’Please save me.’"

"..."

Zhou Yuan remained silent and continued to listen.

"Destroying your world is not our intention. We are actually innocent victims; we have been powerless from the beginning.

To save your world, we must destroy our own. This is very unfair to us.

Of course, I am a creation of the Control Bureau. From my individual perspective, I have no right to say this, but at this moment, I represent the natural system and countless lives of this world, and even the will of a broader world."

The sunflower softly conveyed the lament of the world’s will:

"I am here to plead, begging you to extend a helping hand.

Life is so beautiful; I don’t want to just die like this.

Please, save me."

In the silence, Zhou Yuan shook his head and sighed, "You should tell the Control Bureau that."

"I have already negotiated with the Control Bureau."

The sunflower replied, "About fifteen seconds ago, half of the Temporary Control Bureau’s decision-makers voted to save this world. Now it just needs your nod, and the Control Bureau will change its strategy, and maybe our world can be saved."

"Me?"

Zhou Yuan couldn’t help but laugh, "How do I have that much power?"

"You do, because the Princess is in your hands."

The sunflower said, "You can choose to take her away and quickly end all this. Or you can stay with her, and let me teach the Princess to develop Divine Power. When she obtains the power of a goddess one day, perhaps our world can be saved."

A joyful dilemma.

Princess Amy cast an expectant glance at him; of course, she wanted to save this world and the thousands of lives here.

Zhou Yuan didn’t think for long and nodded, "Then let’s stay."

Princess Amy was stunned, then she was overjoyed, "Really?"

"Really."

"Thank you!" Princess Amy bowed deeply to him.

Zhou Yuan chuckled, "Don’t mention it. I have a friend, her situation is somewhat similar to yours. She was once a character from a story, and later her home was destroyed... I think if it were her, she would certainly help you."

"She must be very important to you, right?" The sunflower swayed slightly, "Is that why you are doing this?"

Zhou Yuan scratched his head, "Half and half. I can’t just sit back and watch a living world be destroyed, at least we have to try."

"You really are a good person."

The sunflower swayed happily, "Princess, there’s no time to lose. Let’s start the lessons right away!"

And at that moment, the back of Zhou Yuan’s left hand felt slightly hot.

The black crow mark flashed briefly.

He widened his eyes in shock as the nearly dried-up Divine Power began to surge rapidly!

This... this was the big boss funding it!

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Temporary Control Bureau, Decision Room.

"...Please, save me."

The sunflower planted in the pot conveyed the lament of the world’s will, making everyone instantly feel an immense headache.

——This world was crying out to them for help.

If there had been no news about the Princess being rescued, everyone might have just ignored it; their own hometown was on the brink of being lost, who had the mind to care about this? But now, with another better plan in front of them, continuing to ignore it would pang their consciences.

"What do you think?" Xinhu Control Bureau’s director Wang Dong asked for everyone’s opinions.

"Save it." Zhao Junlang said casually, "Can anyone really just stand by?"

"Put away your noble hearts. Our world is on the verge of destruction, and you still have the mind to save someone else’s world?" Some opposed.

"Give it a try; if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work, at least we can live with our conscience." Zhao Junlang shrugged.

"Your ’give it a try’ might cost countless lives! Handling abnormal events cannot be so reckless! If your conscience suffers, let me command, my conscience is just fine!"

"It’s not the most critical situation yet, no harm in trying. If we handle it right, maybe we can achieve a perfect ending."

The heated debate finally led to the Temporary Control Bureau’s director suggesting a vote to decide the next strategy.

The result was a tie.

Half thought it best for Zhou Yuan to take the Princess and leave immediately, quickly ending the abnormal event and reducing unnecessary losses and casualties.

The other half believed they could train the Princess, let her awaken the Goddess Power. As a native deity, the ancient goddess might have the ability to save this world.

Exploring a new plane might not be a bad thing for the real world, and it could also be an opportunity to promote the Control Bureau.

Even if it ultimately doesn’t succeed, another plan could be executed: destroy this world.

"Wang Zhen chose to stay with the Princess."

Someone brought the latest news from the sunflower.

"One more vote, then let’s start the salvation plan." Zhao Junlang snapped his fingers, "Waiter, get me a cup of coffee, it’s time for some major overtime."

"Who the hell is your waiter, get it yourself if you want to drink!" The nearby staff scolded angrily.

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Plant Paradise.

Evening.

Zhou Yuan sat on an open field roasting meat, while Princess Amy watched eagerly from the side, like a kitten waiting to be fed.

A day’s training was sheer torture for the pampered Princess, but thinking of the world’s fate resting on her shoulders, she had to endure the pain and fatigue.

Amy used a stick to draw circles on the ground, chatting idly, "By the way, I haven’t asked your name yet."

"Wang Zhen."

"How old are you? I’m only eighteen."

"Twenty."

"Are you a professional adventurer? No, wait... you’re from another world. What did you do originally? Do you have any hobbies?"

Zhou Yuan cast a suspicious glance, "Are you checking my background? Why ask all this?"

Princess Amy lowered her head, a bit shyly, "Just want to know more about you in advance."

"You... are you...?" Zhou Yuan raised an eyebrow.

Amy bit her lip, her cheeks reddening, "I saw on my phone that my father issued a reward order; whoever rescues me can marry me..."

There’s a special plant here that can receive network signals; that’s how Princess Amy connected to Wi-Fi.

"..."

Zhou Yuan’s face darkened, "I didn’t come for that, and arranged marriages are not ideal, Miss. You should choose someone you like, not accept your elders’ arrangements."

"But... I do kind of like you." Amy said softly.

"Wang Zhen’s" appearance was very high, though not as good as the original body, still exceptionally handsome, enough to make many fall instantly, even winning over a Princess who saw beautiful men and women every day was no problem.

This was like the classic novel plot, where a beauty would offer herself to a handsome rescuer; if he was ugly, she’d promise to repay him in the next life.

The current situation was clearly the former.

"Well, sorry, I have someone I like." Zhou Yuan declined.

"What?"

Amy looked struck by lightning, "Am I no match for her?"

Zhou Yuan looked her up and down, "Indeed."

Amy opened her mouth, then dejectedly lowered her head:

"Are you rejecting my figure? Are you really like the internet says, liking full-figured, mature women?"

"???"

Zhou Yuan nearly spat out his drink.

Then, a cold sweat broke out on his back, oh no, the reality show video must have leaked!

This is bad!