Extraordinary pedigree

Xia Xiu's eyes gradually became serious while he was flipping through the documents. His fingertips gently slid over the dense data and report analysis. As a mediator who once instigated a war between two major city-state civilizations in the Earth's Core Civilization, he quickly This gave me an insight into the potential contradictions and conflicts contained in this investigation report.

"How's it going? Do you see what problems the New Alliance is facing?" Hanks asked in a relaxed tone, while observing the fourth sword holder of the Kingdom of Heaven who had just finished reading the information.

There was a bit of playfulness in his smile, and his eyes were deep, as if he was testing whether Xia Xiu had the political acumen and depth required to be one of the three giants of the New Alliance.

He was not asking about the horse racing cooperation project, but about the problems that New Alliance is facing.

That's the point.

The so-called new era horse racing competition and white paper cooperation project are just a cover released by John K. Hanks. The real purpose of the federal high-level officials is to test whether they can achieve deeper cooperation with the Honkai Authority.

At this moment, Xia Xiu slowly put down the materials in his hands and took a sip of wine, his brows showing deep contemplation.

He looked up at Hanks and said in a calm and powerful voice: "Four questions, and they are interlocking."

Boom——

Xia Xiu placed the wine glass gently on the table, looked directly at Hanks with his golden eyes, and slowly said:

"First of all, there is the dilemma posed by the biological characteristics of the virus. 'Craniostomia' is an RNA retrovirus that cunningly inserts its own genetic information into the host's genome. This mechanism is surprisingly similar to the HIV virus. Changes following infection are not only permanent but may also be inherited."

Xia Xiu paused, then continued:

"The aberrations caused by this virus have caused certain characteristics of animals to appear in humans. This not only involves complex genetic regulation and expression issues, but may also become a breakthrough for scientists and thaumatologists to study new pathways of gene expression."

A cold light flashed through his golden eyes, "As a human being, I have never been afraid to use the most malicious thoughts to speculate on the flowers of evil that may be conceived among us."

Hanks deeply agrees with Xia Xiu's views. He himself is also a federal elite deeply influenced by Atlasism, and sees himself as one of the giants shouldering the heavy responsibilities of the world.

Their unique ideological insights and decision-making abilities enable them to show almost crazy courage and wisdom when dealing with crises.

For some extreme [Atlasists], if the productivity of science and thaumaturgy can be further exploded at the expense of some unimportant low-level people - then why not do it?

They do it as a matter of course and unapologetically.

"The first problem you just mentioned is indeed one of the most difficult challenges we are currently facing." Hanks said solemnly.

"The genetic characteristics of oddfoot disease not only complicate disease management, but also provoke a series of ethical and social issues. I regret to tell you that the issues you are worried about are no longer hypothetical. FBI agents recently revealed Several illegal live experiments involving infected people.”

His voice was slightly suppressed as he continued: "And these cases are just the tip of the iceberg. In vivo experiments on infected people have formed an intricate network of relationships, which affects the whole body. The existence of these in vivo experiments is a key factor for infected people." One of the reasons for the organization’s continued hostility to New Alliance and us.”

"As a member of the Commonwealth, I am deeply saddened and apologetic by these events."

Xia Xiu's eyes scanned the face of John K. Hanks sharply, and he noticed the heavy shadow in the other man's eyes, which forced him to weigh in his heart whether this was Hanks's plan or the manifestation of his real pain. ——Crocodile tears, or worries welling up from the bottom of my heart.

But these are not the most important things to him now. The most important tasks and issues are clear now.

Xia Xiu has expressed his love for Terra's famous saying more than once - If Terra will be destroyed in one hour, then I will spend fifty-five minutes summarizing all the problems and reasons leading to its destruction, and at the end Five minutes to solve them.

"So, the first task facing the Administration now is to eliminate these organizations that abuse their power. We need to help the federal government suppress these human experiments on infected people, which is the so-called suppression of evil."

A real smile broke out on Hanks' face, "Yes, there are some things that angels in heaven are better suited to do than our federation."

His tone was somewhat relieved, as if he was pleased with the responsibility that the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven was about to assume.

Xia Xiu gently leaned back on the sofa, his head resting on the soft cushion, and his golden hair was scattered casually, forming an inadvertent scenery.

His golden pupils looked up at the ceiling, his eyes deep and distant. In this half-thinking, half-empty posture, a low and cold voice sounded here.

"We are indeed the most suitable for being executioners. Don't worry, I have only one attitude towards those people. That is - kill!"

"The heads that were killed fell to the ground, the corpses were scattered across the fields, the blood flowed like rivers, and the sky was darkened by the killing."

His words were like the cold wind in winter, rushing straight to the spinal cord through the warmth of the room.

"Let the stereotype of killing extending to the kingdom of heaven be reshaped in people's minds and become more three-dimensional. Only by letting them know that certain bottom lines are absolutely untouchable can we ensure that no force can attack human beings outside the supervision of the kingdom of heaven. wanton tampering with the gene pool.”

Hanks' expression was filled with deep sorrow, and he responded compassionately:

“Once again, I am devastated by the illegal actions against infected people taking place across the Commonwealth.”

Those words made clear the federal financial institution, and his faction in the federal government, firmly demarcated from illegal human experimentation.

Of course, they do hope to eliminate internal political opponents and potential crisis points with the help of the fourth sword-bearer in the Kingdom of Heaven.

This is paving the way to build a stronger alliance foundation for their common goals.

In this overlapping political chess game, the two are already on the same front, facing internal turmoil that is far more complicated than it appears on the outside.

Therefore, Hanks also made a clear commitment in no uncertain terms:

"As long as you can completely destroy these internal worms that are corrupting the justice of the Federation, the Federation will ensure that your basic needs in the New Alliance are met."

His tone was firm, showing his absolute support for this decision, "Furthermore, the federal government will only collect 15% of the illegal income tax on the income from the savings pools controlled by these moths, and all other stolen money will be held by the administration." "

The two of them decided on their first cooperation goal in just one word.

After Hanks confirmed that the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven was willing to clean up the "dirt" inside them, his attitude became obviously more enthusiastic and cordial. He filled Xia Xiu's empty wine glass while continuing to ask questions. :

"You said that you discovered four interlocking contents. This is just the first one. What about the remaining three?"

Xia Xiu casually placed the report given to him by Hanks on the coffee table on the ground. The information was spread out with inertia, and the spelling of the word "Terra" on it was clearly displayed in front of the two big men.

“Look, the word [pseudohuman] alone sounds deliberately derogatory. It reflects the public’s fear and loathing of these people—mostly due to an instinctive repulsion toward those who are different, those they consider Fear of appearance and physical features that are not ‘normal’.”

He paused and continued: "This kind of fear and prejudice has caused [pseudohumans] to encounter all kinds of discrimination and marginalization. This situation is a bit like Terra's apartheid policies in history. Think about it, they are They are restricted from finding a job, going to school, and even finding a place to live, all because they are [pseudohuman beings]. This is not only unfair, but also a denial of basic human rights.”

Hanks looked at Xia Xiu, with a realistic helplessness in his tone, and said in a slightly heavy voice:

"You know, fairness is the greatest luxury at the bottom of society, Mr. Abraham. We are not people sitting in towers writing fairy tales, we serve reality."

The golden pupils of the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven looked directly at Hanks without flinching:

"So, changing this discriminatory term and silencing those who use it can always be done, right?"

Hanks was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "But what's the use? They will find another word."

"No, that's exactly the point. If we can get them to change their words, then we can also change a lot of things. A change in words is not just superficial, it is a direct challenge to attitudes and ways of thinking. Once started, Who knows what kind of ripple effects it could have?”

Xia Xiu is well aware of the terrifying ability of subtle influence to transform a group.

Hanks finally nodded after careful consideration, his voice carrying a tone of helplessness but relief:

"Okay. It's just a title anyway. For the Federation, it's just a piece of cake."

Hanks's attitude was obviously much more relaxed, and there was a rare look of interest on his face.

"What about the third question?" he asked, with sincere curiosity in his voice, and continued to question Xia Xiu.

Hanks found that communicating with the fourth sword-bearer in heaven made him feel particularly happy.

This made him start to think that if it weren't for their fundamental differences in political positions and extraordinary standards, he might really regard the blond young man in front of him as a friend with whom he could talk about anything.

"The third question is exactly what we were talking about in the first place - how to deal with and promote horse racing."

As Xia Xiu spoke, he casually summoned the 'white paper' that Hanks had shared with him before.

“The federation packages the competition as if it is providing a platform for people with migraine disease to showcase their talents and compete, and it looks very equal.

But in fact, these competitions are used more as performance tools to attract audiences and make money - which is also the main reason for the opposition of patients with strange hooves. "

Hanks retorted: "The federation launched a public idol route. The audience watched the female group dance after the competition in front of their faces and behind their backs. They were more happy than anyone else. After watching, these people directly smashed I scolded my mother, scolded her for being immoral, and started to think I was noble.

If they are really righteous, then why does the chaos pollution numerical ranking of [Salish] in the whole Terra always rank first every year - mass entertainment projects should not suffer from prejudice. "

The argument about whether idols are performance tools is obviously difficult to establish.

"The report on this year's Wand Man's chaos pollution value was just released not long ago, and the one ranked first this year is the Blood God [Kahn]."

Xia Xiu corrected a little and then continued:

"As for the federal public idol route, as well as related plans such as the female group dance after the game, I have pending opinions."

The reality of whether public idols and entertainment projects really serve the public and provide emotional value has given many examples of rebellion against Tiangang.

Facts have told people countless times that public idols and entertainment projects that are sometimes considered to provide entertainment actually treat people as entertainment in return.

Although the positioning of public idols does not completely oppose Tiangang, they themselves are also given too much social attention and social resources, which makes them become a double-edged sword-like existence.

Xia Xiu continued the discussion:

"Normal track and field competitions and horse racing competitions for patients with geniodactyly are completely different in nature. The former is a sports competition based on voluntary participation of human beings. What about the latter? In fact, it may be the use of their specific physiological characteristics for physical display. This Naturally, it triggered huge moral and ethical controversies.

There is also a question about voluntariness and compulsoryness. Although these competitions are advertised as voluntary, in fact, under economic and social pressure, patients with odd foot disease may not have the freedom to choose at all. They participate in competitions mostly for survival. This so-called voluntariness is actually full of compulsion. "

"Let's talk about equality and discrimination. These competitions are portrayed as fair sports activities, but in fact, they are essentially a form of discrimination because of different treatment based on race or biological characteristics. This federal approach is actually a violation of the system. Labeling and discriminating against them, and making staged distinctions according to the merits of athletes; the worst thing is that although these competitions claim to be for the benefit of 'pseudo-humans', such as increasing employment opportunities and improving social identity, this What’s behind it is the simplification and utilization of their identities and abilities.”

"The horse racing athletes of the current session can use it, regardless of the future development of Three Seven Twenty-One and itself. After simplifying and utilizing it, they will be dismissed directly, and the current session will become the previous session. However, the federal and other related supporting events for the sponsored events have not been done well. Attracting these facilities from the past is not just a one-time consumable to severely overdraw, it is not as cruel as killing the donkey. "

While Hanks listened, he continued to repeat the previous pouring movement, filling their empty glasses again.

“Injustice is the norm.”

He raised his wine glass and said to Xia Xiu:

"Many different things are said to be just or unjust; this is true not only of laws, institutions, and social systems, but also of many kinds of specific behavior, including decisions, judgments, and censures.

The main question of justice is the basic structure of society, or, more precisely, the way in which its main institutions distribute basic rights and duties and determine the division of the benefits arising from social cooperation. "

“If a thousand-mile horse runs fast, the structure of the federation will allocate more rights to it; if a bad horse runs slow, the structure of the federation will allocate more responsibilities to it.

This is actually quite fair. At least they are still in the same place, the same venue, with the same starting point, running under the spotlight. "

Hanks looked at the fourth sword holder in heaven and said:

"Winner-take-all should not be seen as the greatest injustice, it is the greatest recognition and praise for talents and winners.

Abraham, the biggest flaw in your question is that you focus on things that shouldn't be the focus.

Why watch them?

Everyone is self-centered, not to satisfy others. We live for ourselves and must live only for ourselves.

The best society is to maximize personal interests. If it cannot maximize personal interests, it is not a good government, and the federation will no longer be a federation. "

Hanks asked Xia Xiu in a very matter-of-fact manner:

"Who is Atlas? The giant who lifted up Terra. Then what will happen to Terra if he gives up his pick?"

"As Atlas, you are the same as us, and why do you want to look down at them?"