Traveling through time, I'm making pancakes in Warhammer

Chapter 519 Margin

"I refuse," Constance stated directly. "Also, tell the Helveticon family that I don't need a crew position, and I won't let you change my memory at will."

Everyone else was shocked by Constance's refusal to accept the toast. Apart from anything else, if you really angered the alien king, he would just get rid of you without taking any responsibility.

However, Hai Wei'an was not angry at being rejected and ruded. She just smiled gently and said, "Constance von Sorenrot, is your rebellion for the pursuit of freedom and dignity? Or just for the sake of rebellion itself?"

Constance was stunned when her full name was suddenly read out, because she had never told anyone her full name, even the one she wrote on the registration form was a pseudonym.

"I know your past," Hevian said. "You were the daughter of a prominent noble on an agricultural planet. But one day, the imperial tax collector imposed many unreasonable and unaffordable taxes on your father, so you threw the tax collector into the river. However, this action only made the situation worse, and you were also forced to pay the tax collector as compensation."

"But you remained restless. Later, you were sent to the church by the tax collector, nearly burned down the church's library, were sent to the mines, and were imprisoned for inciting a miner riot. Finally, you came here, and you're planning a new unrest." Hai Wei'an smiled and said, "I'm curious, where does your anger come from?"

Constance didn't know whether it was out of shame or anger after being exposed in public, even about a past she had always been reluctant to talk about. She clenched her fists tightly, shaking uncontrollably. Finally, she uttered a few words through her lips: "Because it's unreasonable."

"But is your behavior justified?" Hai Wei'an said. "Your father is still waiting for you to come home. The tax collector didn't abuse you after he got you. Instead, he taught you how to read and keep accounts, hoping you would become his deputy. But you almost got him jailed for dereliction of duty. The church simply forced you to sleep and pray with everyone else, and you knocked over the candlestick, which is a capital offense. But the church simply had the mine overseer take you away. Even that overseer was very considerate of you at first, but you made him lose his job."

"There are indeed many unreasonable aspects of their actions, but they are already the most gentle people in this universe. Besides them, there are many more unreasonable things in the universe, some of which even I cannot change."

As Hevian told all this, Constance trembled all over. Finally, she fell back into her chair as if deflated, without saying a word.

"You feel this universe is irrational, but you lack the power to change it. Now I'm giving you a chance. At least on this planet, you can change it and build your own ideal world." Hai Wei'an paused and said, "And speaking of freedom, this planet is a cage, but it's also a huge one. Without life-extending surgery, your life expectancy is less than 100 years. Even if you live in a different area every month for 100 years, you won't be able to explore every aspect of this planet. Freedom is infinite, but everything outside of this finite life is meaningless. If one set of numbers completely encompasses another, I believe it must be called freedom."

"That's all I have to say to you," Hai Wei'an said. "Now, you have a second chance to choose. Tell me your choice."

After a long moment, Constance replied, "I accept."

"So, what about you?" Hai Weiyan looked at the others.

The answer is obvious.

At the same time, they thought of the man with a mustache who chose to withdraw at the beginning and then left after Hai Vian arrived. If he had not immediately expressed his opposition to the riot, if he had stayed, would he also have received Hai Vian's promise?

But he let this opportunity slip through his fingers.

You must have a rebellious spirit, you must be restless, and you must have the ability to cause losses to others, only then will you be worthy of being bought by others.

But taking a step back, if Hai Wei'an had originally intended to physically eliminate the unstable factors, then the mustache guy would have been the only one to survive.

"Very good." Hai Wei'an nodded slightly and said, "Next, I will assign you your first task."

Everyone except Constance sat up straight, pretending to listen attentively.

Hai Wei'an: "Next, I need you to convey what I said to you to the others. Tell them what kind of planet they will live on and give them a choice. You need to accurately record everyone's choice and avoid causing unnecessary unrest. This information can only be circulated among those of you who have passed the genetic testing. Unrelated personnel such as staff must not be informed. Can you do this?"

This requirement has both simple and difficult aspects. This is the Pope's requirement and also their entry test. If their performance does not satisfy the Pope, the Pope may withdraw his promise to them.

Again, everyone nodded except Constance.

"Well, I should leave now, giving you time to think." After saying goodbye, Hai Wei'an slowly walked towards the door.

Constance: "Wait a minute."

Hai Weiyan paused and smiled. "I've noticed that whenever I try to leave after a conversation worth talking about, I get stopped."

After a small complaint, the Emperor stopped laughing and looked at Constance and said, "Tell me what you want to say to me."

Constance: "What is your relationship with that man?"

Of course, that person was talking about Howard.

"Mr. Howard is amazing," Hai Weiyan answered without hesitation. "I'm very interested in him."

"I have to warn you," Constance said, "don't be fooled by him. He's a very cold-blooded guy."

"I cannot agree with this." Hai Wei'an frowned and said, "He has made a lot of efforts for you. This is not his responsibility and obligation."

"He's working hard for us, but even more so for himself," Constance said. "I didn't say he's selfish or hypocritical. This kind of person has high morals and self-respect, and always brings optimism and strength to those around him. I also believe he's willing to sacrifice his life for what he believes in, but as long as it goes beyond the limit, he won't give it to you, even if it makes both you and him very painful... I know he's working hard for us, but if it was just for me, he could have asked the Helvetica family to release me alone. He definitely had such thoughts, but it didn't align with his morals, so he didn't do it in the end... If you decide to continue to get along with him, please remember what I said and find out his limits... I hope you never see his cold side."

Hai Wei'an: "Do you need me to tell him what you said?"

"Never," said Constance. "It might make him waver and doubt, and a man like him must stand firm to the end."