The Trisolarans were in fear, afraid of the fourth Wallfacer, but this was certainly not because of the 'superpowers' Emrys himself displayed.
Even though this 'power' could not be analyzed by the Trisolarans, and they couldn't even trace its origin.
What the Trisolaran civilization truly feared was the 'civilization' Emrys represented behind him, which was a reasonable conjecture based on the Dark Forest theory.
This was also why the Trisolaran civilization ordered the ETO organization to kill Emrys at all costs.
In the dark forest, if you don't want to become prey, then what you can do is, when you are discovered, become the hunter and kill the one who discovered you!
In the gaps where the information flow flashed rapidly, Sophon issued its final ultimatum.
"He must be eliminated."
"This is the highest directive."
"I understand—'Lord.'"
Qin Shihuang responded in a low voice, his eyelids slightly lowered.
"I will personally serve as Emrys' 'Wallfacer' and fulfill your last wish."
He already had a preliminary idea of how to execute this plan in his mind.
It's simple, isn't it?
A being that is not human—as long as its true face is exposed to the public at the right time and place, public opinion and the anger of various countries can easily drown it!
While the ETO terrorist attack brought immense prestige to the fourth Wallfacer, it also began to make those who initially remained neutral, and those who believed in Emrys' 'human racial supremacy theory,' gradually agree with his seemingly radical remarks.
Radical?
Judging by ETO's brazen use of human bombs to attack a newly appointed Wallfacer in broad daylight, Emrys' statements could even be said to be a bit conservative.
But, none of this was the most important.
The most important thing was that Merlin Emrys, the fourth Wallfacer, was actually a 'superpower user'!
Superpowers!
This thing, which should have appeared in comics, movies, and novels, actually appeared clearly, specifically, and distinctly in humanity's sight!
For a time, all sectors of society were discussing it.
The topic of 'superpowers' dominated the top of various media lists with terrifyingly high popularity.
Many scholars were also making reasonable conjectures; according to the fourth Wallfacer's statements, his plan was very likely to be to form an army of superpower users, or to make all humanity evolve again!
Human genetic evolution had long been stagnant.
In the past, many scientists had deeply researched the theory of superpowers, but all ended in failure because humans could not decipher the secrets of genes.
But now, someone has clearly displayed the 'key to evolution' before their eyes—this is the future direction of human evolution—superpowers!
With superpowers, are the Trisolarans still a problem?
No!
Thus, Emrys' prestige, across various national media, scholars, and social levels, almost reached its peak!
He was hailed as the savior!
The savior of humanity!
The key to evolution!
And this was exactly what Emrys wanted: through a self-directed attack, he would naturally display the power of 'psionics' and deeply bind himself to the topic of humanity's future evolution.
"Once you're on this train, getting off... won't be so easy."
Emrys had already returned to China.
Furthermore, across the world, he selected severe felons with qualified physical and psychological qualities; these people were all sent to China, and at the same time, several large military Bases also sprang up.
No one knew what he wanted to do.
In his words, this was part of the plan.
Just today, an unexpected person found Emrys.
"Hello, Mr. Emrys."
The man in a neat suit, with meticulously combed hair and a rather classical demeanor, sat opposite Emrys.
"Let me introduce myself, I am the Director of the Strategic Intelligence Bureau (PIA) of the Planetary Defense Council—Thomas Wade."
Wade?
Wade, who introduced himself, drew Emrys' attention—the man legendary for 100% resolve!
"You know me?"
Wade was expressionless but highly observant; from Emrys' seemingly 'surprised' eyes, he felt that the other party seemed to know him.
"Something like that, Director Wade."
Emrys nodded, without explaining.
"Are you looking for me for something?"
"Yes."
Wade handed over a prepared document, his gaze fixed on him, his voice cold.
"During the implementation of your superpower user plan, seven hundred and twenty-four deaths have already occurred. The Council requires your explanation for this matter."
Although human experimentation was not uncommon in various countries, sacrificing over seven hundred lives in just one experiment was too heavy a price!
"How can there be evolution without paying a price?"
Emrys faced the Council's questioning without the slightest hint of a problem.
"Besides, they were already severe felons; all I'm doing is making them pay their due price in advance. Is there a problem?"
"The problem isn't whether these people died."
Wade's gaze, like two sharp swords, seemed to pierce through Emrys' disguise, and he said lightly.
"Seven hundred-odd severe felons are nothing; for the progress of human civilization, even if another seven hundred, seventy thousand, or seven hundred thousand die, it is a worthwhile 'price.'"
In his cold tone, it was as if the lives of these seven hundred people were not worth mentioning at all.
"But, according to the autopsy results of these individuals, they all seem to have a tendency towards 'aberration.' Regarding this, don't you need to explain?" Wade then produced a second report.
"This report shows that the bodies of these severe felons seem to have undergone some kind of deformation."
"This is a necessary price for 'evolution.'"
Emrys leaned back in his chair, fingers intertwined, calmly looking at Wade, and smiled.
"To cross a genetic barrier of tens of thousands of years, how can there be no price to pay, Director Wade?"
"I will report your answer to the Council truthfully."
Wade was not surprised at all, put away the documents, and then looked at him meaningfully.
"Now, this is private time. You don't have to answer my questions. Everything that follows is my personal thought. You don't need to admit or deny it; just consider it my own nonsense."
"Hmm?"
Emrys raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
"Alright, please speak, Director Wade."
"The attack on the UN Plaza was a play you orchestrated yourself, wasn't it?" Wade's lips curved slightly as he said.
"The purpose was for prestige? No—I don't think you would be so shallow; there must be a deeper reason."
Emrys smiled without speaking.
He never believed that his little trick could fool everyone in the world.
Wade didn't pay attention to Emrys but continued speaking to himself.
"The premise of being a Wallfacer is to conceal one's true strategy. Everything they present to the outside world is a 'disguise' after meticulous packaging. It's a pity—many people were lured by the 'superpowers' you displayed, this carefully woven 'candy,' including those fools on the Council."
"No—no, I shouldn't say that."
He shook his head again.
"Even I, knowing that your plan is a 'disguise,' still deeply desire it to become the key to human evolution—I must say, you are far more suited to the role of 'Wallfacer' than anyone else. I deeply admire you."
"But, I'm really curious—"
Wade's eyes were deep as he looked at him.
"Can the plan you are truly executing really enable humanity to withstand the invasion of the Trisolaran civilization's fleet?"
"Indeed, I really like people like you."
Emrys looked at Wade with an appreciative gaze, but did not answer his question, instead asking another seemingly unrelated question.
"Director Wade, if you held a key in your hand, and once pressed, it could destroy both human and Trisolaran civilizations, what would you do?"
"If human civilization cannot continue—
Although Wade didn't understand the significance of this hypothesis, he still thought carefully and gave his answer.
"I would press the button. A lose-lose situation—is better than a single win, isn't it?"
"Mr. Wade, would you consider working here?"
Emrys got the answer he wanted and smiled, extending his olive branch to Wade.
"Here, you will witness with your own eyes—the future of humanity!"