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Chapter 41 Chapter Forty-One

Mutation 13 seconds 东野圭吾 4081Words 2018-03-16
"What do you mean by that? What new world?" Fuyuki asked Makoto. "A world built by us. Forget the past and start from scratch. Not only to survive, I hope everyone will work together to pursue the kind of living that can truly feel life." "In this situation, how do we feel about life? We barely survived by relying on the remaining food reserves." Toda said in a slightly drunken tone. "We're going to get out of this kind of life. Right now, we're just living off the remnants of our previous world. I'm afraid we'll have to wander around in search of food sooner or later. To avoid that, I think we should make our own world."

"So, what to do?" Fuyuki asked. Makoto took a deep breath and looked towards everyone. “Forget the days when you were surrounded by the devices of civilization. The only way out of a life of scraps is to make your own food. Whether it’s white rice, bread or vegetables, do it all yourself.” Toda, who was about to drink a can of beer, choked a little. "Are you asking us to be farmers?" Makoto shook his head. "I don't mean a career, just doing what is necessary to keep yourself alive. People in ancient times cultivated their own crops, and they didn't even doubt that way of life. It's not difficult, just return to the original human It's just a way of life."

"Is that really possible?" Fuyuki muttered. "No problem. Although I just said to start from scratch, that's not the case. As long as you go to the outskirts, there should be fields plowed by someone from the previous world. There must be crops in the fields, because the plants don't seem to be affected by P-13. Phenomena influence. We just need to inherit those fields. Of course farming is not easy, but it is not difficult to find books with farming methods. As long as everyone works together, learn and become familiar with the technology gradually. I believe it will be successful Yes." Makoto's voice was full of eagerness.

Everyone fell silent, and everyone seemed to be thinking about Makoto's proposal.Fuyuki also secretly imagined the scene of growing crops by himself.Specifically, he had absolutely no idea what to do, but he felt like he was trying to think positively for the first time since being sent to this hopeless world. "Can I have a word?" Asuka raised her hand. "What's the matter?" Makoto asked. "I understand what Mr. Makoto means, and I also think that I may have to live like that in the future. But, what does that have to do with that guy's behavior?" Asuka pointed at Xiaofeng. "If everyone wants to work together, wouldn't it be too bad to have that kind of person? Because we can't rest assured at all, and naturally we can't work together."

After Makoto cast a glance at Komine, his eyes returned to Asuka again. "Just now, I said that we want to create a new world, but it's not just about farming. We have to formulate various policies. There is no government or civil servants here, and we have to decide everything by ourselves. To put it bluntly, we are like a village. In order to make the village sustainable, everyone must use their wisdom." so what?Asuka tilted her head in wonder. "The villagers should not only think about their own affairs. No, sometimes they even have to put aside their personal affairs and give priority to the development of the village. To develop the village is to increase the population and establish an operating system that allows the next generation to live in peace."

Sincerely, everyone was silent again.But the situation was different from just now. Everyone was confused by a certain word he spit out. "Increase the population?" Fuyuki said. "Could it be that you said..." "That means having a baby. Is that natural?" Toda scoffed. "I thought you were very smart at first, but the result is not so good. How can we increase the number of children? There are only three women, and the baby Weiyang is only four. Even if we form four couples and have children , and let each other’s children marry, sooner or later it will become inbreeding. The limitations of that approach have long been proved to us by small villages around the world.”

"It is true that there will be that kind of problem. However, there is still a considerable amount of time before the situation of 'people who are related by blood' will come. Before that, maybe we have found some good countermeasures, and we may be able to meet People other than us. Furthermore, even if there are only four women, it doesn’t mean that there can only be four couples.” Hearing this sentence, even Fuyuki wondered if he heard it wrong.He stared at his brother's profile. "What did you say?" "Wait. What do you mean by that?" Asuka shot back immediately. "Does it mean that even if you are married, there is the possibility of remarrying after divorce? If so, I can understand it. It's not like asking a woman to sleep with several men at the same time, right?"

"No, it must be like this." Rong Meizi, who had been silent before, spoke for the first time. "Mr. Makoto said that he wants to increase the population as the first priority, so of course he wants women to have as many children as possible. But if there is only one man, the genetics will be unbalanced, so you must have several men. Child……" "Liar! I don't believe it. Are you serious?" Asuka stared at Makoto with wide eyes. Makoto seemed to be biting his lip in pain, and lowered his gaze. "It's for the future. I know it's uncomfortable, but can't you use an objective and detached attitude and regard it as an indispensable reproductive behavior to maintain human existence, instead of making love as a confirmation of mutual love?"

"Are you kidding me!" Asuka slapped the table with both hands. "I finally understand what you want to say. No wonder you shield this rapist bastard. It turns out that what you mean is that for the future, a man can grab a woman for sex when he wants to, regardless of whether he is rape or whatever." "I don't agree with rape. That's another question. It's just that the interpretation of sex, and the past world—" "Enough!" Asuka yelled. "You can say whatever you like. I thought you were a considerate person, but I am very disappointed in you. You trample on everyone's mood like this, even if human beings can develop, it is meaningless. Mommy, Cai Mei Miss, let's go. There is nothing to talk about on this kind of subject."

Asuka hooked Naimami's arm, pulled her up, and dragged her all the way to the door.When passing Makoto, Nanami glanced at him.But he just kept his head down. Following them, Emiko was also preparing to leave.But she turned around before stepping into the corridor. "I don't think Mr. Makoto is too much, I think you are suppressing your own pain and saying this for the sake of everyone... for the future of mankind. Maybe... no, I think your opinion should be correct. But After all, I still can't look at it objectively, I don't think I can do it. However, even if an old woman like me raises a rebuttal, maybe it will only attract ridicule." Rong Meizi squeezed out a smile, bowed and went out.

After the girls all left, there was a dignified atmosphere.Makoto sat down in a chair and put his head in his hands. "Troublesome." Kawase said with a sigh. "This is troublesome. However, it's no wonder that young girl is angry. She is not a prostitute, and suddenly she is taught to sleep with a man she doesn't like. Which woman would nod obediently." "Hey, are you qualified to say such things?" Toda said inarticulately. "Don't you like to use debts to force young girls into corners, and finally sell them to special industries? It completely ignores the wishes of the parties themselves." Kawase's expression didn't change at all. "Some of my accomplices have done this kind of thing. But it's for money, not for sexual satisfaction. I mean, it's pointless to force those young ladies to be like the prostitutes." "Not a prostitute." Chengya said in a low voice. "I just want them to play an important role in the reproduction of human life. To put it bluntly, it is Eve. I hope they become Adam and Eve's Eve, not to teach them to solve our sexual desire problems for us men." "I said Mr. Police, such a noble and profound statement, no one can understand you when you say it under this situation. From now on, I am not sure what will happen to me, who has the time to think about the future of mankind." "However, this is a question that must be considered sooner or later." "Let me tell you that it's useless to talk about that now, and not everyone can think calmly like you. Instead of discussing that, I think we should formulate a rule that is more understandable." "What's an easy-to-understand rule?" Fuyuki asked. "A rule acceptable to the ladies. To put it more directly, it is to prepare a set of exchange conditions. The few of them also know that if they do not rely on men, they will not be able to live in the future. So what I mean is, it is better to rely on Talk to them about it." "Negotiation?" "That's right. It's about building a relationship where everyone gets what they need. They can secure a life, and we can solve the problem of male instinct. Isn't this everyone's happy?" "It can't be done." Makoto raised his head and glared at Kawase. "I will never tolerate this kind of behavior that violates their dignity." Kawase spread out his hands with a face full of disbelief. "Why? You were the one who taught them to put aside love and purely have sexual intercourse. The condition you put forward is such a confusing statement about the future of human beings. No one would understand that, so I said that it is better to use the current life security as a substitute. In exchange. What is the difference between your proposal and mine?" "Totally different." Makoto shook his head. "I didn't ask them to exchange conditions, I just asked them to contribute to the survival of mankind. We men should ensure that their lives are safe, but we should not ask for rewards. Didn't I say that they are not prostitutes? The conditions are also It’s like buying their bodies. There’s no greater insult to them than that.” "That depends on what angle you think about it. The things you want to do in the end are not all the same." "No, I firmly oppose your proposal." Kawase seemed overwhelmed by Makoto's strong tone, and he remained silent.At last he scratched his head and got up. "Probably because I'm not smart enough, I really can't understand the meaning of what Sir Jingwei said. If that's the case, let's do what you want until you are satisfied. You go and beg those women to take care of the future of mankind. Although I Don’t think that’s going to get them nodding their heads.” Kawase walked out with heavy footsteps. Toda also got up with an embarrassed face. "This question is indeed complicated..." His tone was a bit irrelevant, and he walked towards the exit after speaking. Makoto put his hands on his cheeks and let out a sigh.From Fuyuki's point of view, he was very tired. "Brother, I can somewhat understand what you mean. Although I am not Miss Rongmiko, I think you may be right." "It's just impossible to teach girls to be objective—is that what you mean?" "It's also something that can't be helped. After all, not long ago, we were all ordinary people, living ordinary lives, crying and laughing about ordinary things. It is too difficult for them to suddenly teach them to think about the future of mankind. Just thinking I am too busy in my current situation.” Makoto wrinkled his face and pressed the corners of his eyes with his fingertips, as if he wanted to say "I know what you said". There was a clicking sound, and Xiaofeng stood up from the chair. "That... what should I do?" Fuyuki and Makoto looked at each other, Makoto cocked his mouth feebly. "I did that kind of thing because I was infatuated for a while... I was confused, and I promise I will never do it again, please believe me. So, please, please let me be with you, please." Xiaofeng bowed desperately. "You shouldn't have told us these things," Makoto said. "After listening to the conversations just now, I think you should also be clear that your actions have seriously hurt those women. They have the right to decide whether to accept you in the future." Xiaofeng bowed his head dejectedly.It was only now that he seemed to understand how stupid he was. "Otherwise, I'll apologize...or should I kneel and kowtow?" Makoto remained silent, and Fuyuki couldn't think of what to say. "However, I'm a little relieved. It turns out that everyone is the same." Komine's words made Makoto frown in surprise. "Same?" "Yes. If you think about it, men and women live in the same room, and there are no other human beings, so you will think about it no matter what. I'm talking about sex. Besides, those women are still young..." The next moment, Makoto stood up abruptly.He turned to face Xiaofeng, grabbed his collar, pushed him against the wall, and pulled him up again.Xiaofeng could only stand on tiptoe, fear appeared on his face. "Brother!" Fuyuki shouted. "Do you really understand the meaning of your actions?" Makoto said. "Listen, I don't kill you because there are only ten people in this world. Because I think your genetics are also very precious. If your genetics were like mine, I would have killed you without mercy .” Xiaofeng nodded timidly. "If you do the same thing next time, I won't let you go. I'll treat it as if I didn't have the genes of a man like you from the beginning. You'd better not forget this." "……I see." Hearing Xiaofeng's soft answer, Makoto let go.Xiaofeng slumped on the ground on the spot. At that moment, Fuyuki heard the rumble approaching.While he was still wondering what it was, the floor began to shake violently.
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