Chapter 107: As long as it’s not called "The Analects of Confucius" (nutrition solution will be updated)

While Lucifer was worrying about "Natural" here, Tom was still watching "I Go, I Go".

His expression was very serious, as if he was pondering what he saw word for word as if he were reading an epic masterpiece, frantically doing reading comprehension, trying to think about the author's original intention.

Tom, who maintained this state of concentration, turned to the variant title "Ship of Theseus" written by Lucifer, his eyes became more serious, but as he thought about it, his brain circuit became dizzy.

Tom thought about it, but couldn't think of the correct answer, so he couldn't help but turn around and ask Dumas who was nearby.

"How to answer this question... The sage didn't tell us the answer. He told us to think for ourselves. If you are curious, you can read the answers sent by others." As he said this, Alexandre Dumas pulled out a few pieces of paper from the left.

"Because this issue just came out, there aren't many sent in, that's all."

After reading these people's answers, Tom felt even more confused. His position was wavering. Sometimes he felt that what this person said was reasonable, and sometimes he felt that what that person said was also reasonable. This could not go on like this.

Although Tom really didn’t want to trouble the Sage anymore, no matter how he looked at it, only the Sage could answer his questions!

If this question is not asked clearly, it feels like even if he stays up late for several days, he will have insomnia tonight!

"Answer?"

Faced with Tom who came to ask for answers, Lucifer casually said: "There is no right answer."

Tom repeated in disbelief: "There is no right answer?!"

How can there be no correct answer?! Questions should be accompanied by answers!

"Then what's the point of asking this question?"

Lucifer sighed: "You people, you spend all your time making meanings. It's meaningless to dwell on this kind of thing, isn't it?"

Tom choked: "But..."

"Don't you think it's meaningful to see perspectives that are different from your own and to have a deeper understanding of other people in the world?" Lucifer continued.

"No, I still think it should be meaningful." Tom said tangledly, "Why do meaningless things exist..."

Lucifer was shocked.

This person is too extreme!!! Is this kind of thinking a characteristic of this world?!

With no other choice, Lucifer asked expressionlessly: "What do you think is the meaning of human life?"

Tom: “………………???”

At this moment, Tom was confused because he couldn't think of an answer!!!

"Look, if you follow your theory, human beings shouldn't be alive." Lucifer took advantage of the victory to pursue.

Tom thought hard for a while and used the brain circuits unique to church personnel to come to a conclusion: "It is God who allowed human beings to exist. Human beings exist for God. This is the meaning."

"…………"

[Calm down! Calm down!!] The alarm clock started calling in Lucifer’s mind, [In a way, he was actually right...]

Lucifer responded to the alarm clock in his mind: "According to the setting of this world view, this may indeed be the correct answer. I won't be angry. He is so smart."

[...But you are just angry!] The alarm clock said speechlessly, [There is no need to whitewash it for me...]

Alarm Clock has always been very clear that Lucifer has very complicated feelings towards human beings, especially the setting that "human beings are freer than angels" has a great impact on Lucifer - but such a human being has said "Human beings exist for God"

"With words like this, it's no wonder Lucifer was angry.

It doesn't matter to Lucifer what the facts are, he only cares about human beings' thoughts.

As long as humans feel that they are free, then they are free, but if humans feel that they exist for God... Lucifer doesn't even know what he is doing.

God allows mankind to live like puppets, and mankind willingly follows God's will. As a result, Lucifer has nothing to do but find trouble?

Even the attitude of angels towards humans is changing, but humans are——

"I don't think it can be calculated that way." Alexandre Dumas suddenly interjected, "Your thoughts can only represent your own."

After watching so many people debate in the distance, everyone in the literature group deeply understood a truth, that is, no one can truly understand another person, and the only one who can represent everyone is themselves.

Tom frowned and looked at Alexandre Dumas: "Then why do you think humans exist?"

"Please don't change the concept. The sage is asking about 'the meaning of life.'" Alexandre Dumas raised his chin, "This question, at least I think, the meaning of my life is to see more that I haven't seen before."

Things... and stories that bring the same joy to others that I have.”

Tom pondered: "... What you said makes sense. Indeed, I shouldn't use my answer to bind you... So what does the sage think?"

Lucifer has suppressed the unknown fire just now and regained his rationality again.

He said: "Actually, Miss Dumas also made a mistake. I asked about 'the meaning of human life' rather than 'the meaning of human life.' Your answer belongs to the latter one."

In the languages ​​of this world, there is quite a big difference between the two words human and human.

Alexandre Dumas was stunned and suddenly said: "Is it the human race as a whole... Then I can't think of it. It seems difficult to come up with a common meaning... Or is it the meaning of life?"

Since Lucifer's original purpose was just to reverse Tom's idea that "it's meaningless, it's useless and it doesn't need to exist", then of course his answer is -

"No point." Lucifer said.

Yes, regardless of whether it makes sense or not, Lucifer just relies on his words to make the answer meaningless.

Sure enough, Tom was unwilling to agree with this answer: "Why would a wise man like you come to such a conclusion? You are also a human being, right? Why do you feel that your life is meaningless?"

"First of all, I need to correct a point of view between you two." Lucifer raised a finger, "The meaning of what I said may be different from what you understand."

Not only Tom and Alexandre Dumas, but other members of the editorial department who had come over to review the manuscript before were also paying attention, quietly waiting for Lucifer's next words.

"Rather than saying that I think human life is meaningless, it is better to say that I hope so... Because if humans live for a certain meaning, then humans are no longer free. Human beings will become meaningful from the moment they are born.

A carrier, or an accessory or something like that.”

In fact, Lucifer felt that the word slave was more appropriate, but there were no slaves in this world, so he could only replace it with a milder word.

Even though Lucifer's words had softened several levels, it was still clear from Tom's expression that he was very shaken.

"Until someone else comes up with something more correct than the answer that there is no point in human life, you can use this as a reference."

"But, but..." Alexandre Dumas is now in a state [what you said seems to make sense and I am about to be convinced, but something doesn't feel right], "it feels a bit sad, doesn't it? A meaningless existence

…”

"So I said, this is just my idea about human beings as a whole... As for individuals, it is precisely because of this meaninglessness that human beings are free. Individuals can find the meaning of their own lives instead of being kidnapped by a unified meaning.

.”

What Lucifer said today is too vague and difficult to understand for people in a world where even fictional literature is just starting out - but because he did not use any very complicated concepts in his words, it is very confusing.

I also felt that I might be able to figure it out if I thought about it more carefully, so no one refuted it on the spot.

Seeing that everyone was silent with thoughtful expressions on their faces, Lucifer concluded: "Tom, this is just my idea. If I can convince you, I hope you can change your view of 'meaningless things should not exist'."

Tom nodded in a daze: "Actually... now I think what you said makes sense, at least I can't find any point to refute..."

For Tom, who is actually a bit rigid, it is already very hard just to understand the other party's point of view, and it is even more difficult to find counterarguments.

The education he has received prevents him from blindly refuting the other party's point of view without understanding... But he can't find a reason to refute, and the feeling that something is wrong in his heart is too weak, so he feels that he may be persuaded

Already.

In a way, people like Tom are really easy to fool.

After knocking his head and taking a deep breath, Tom finally felt that his chaotic brain was a little clearer.

He said seriously: "I take back what I just said. It's meaningless and it's not so bad. In fact, after thinking about it, maybe I was just anxious because there was no answer to the question, so I got angry."

Lucifer complained: "There are so many things in the world that have no answers... Isn't it a little bad that you have to call 'meaningless' just for this? And if you apply your theory, the existence of meaningless things is itself

It’s God’s will…”

"What you said makes sense." Tom didn't bother to worry about what 'map cannon' meant, and nodded seriously in approval.

Although he had just debated with Lucifer, after losing to Lucifer, Tom's filter on Lucifer became even deeper, directly reducing the possibility of future debates by 30%.

Because Tom felt that before he thoroughly understood what the wise man said today, he should not ask any more mentally retarded questions.

Compared to Tom, who was just a dead-brained person, those in the literature group, who usually thought a lot, had delicate and sensitive minds, and their thoughts suddenly spread out.

"Sir Sage!" Miss Hugo asked, "Can we sort out the conversation you just had with Mr. Tom and Alexandre Dumas and publish it in the next issue?"

Lucifer was stunned: "Published in "I Walk, I Go"?"

"Yes!" Ms. Hugo's eyes were bright, "I think I can open a column to record articles in the form of multi-person answers. I think it can inspire people... What do you think?"

Lucifer thought about it and felt that there would be no problem if what he just said was published so that more people could see it. If more people could awaken their free will, there would be nothing wrong with it.

Of course, if someone is willing to argue with him and what he says makes sense, Lucifer will only be happier, which shows that people are increasingly having their own ideas.

So Lucifer nodded and said: "Okay, where is Tom?"

Tom said: "That's no problem for me either."

Alexandre Dumas was very happy that his publication had added a new type: "What would be a better name for this column?"

Lucifer said: "Whatever."
Chapter completed!