Every world that perished because of itself had two completely different characteristics.
One kind was when technological civilization developed too far, internal conflicts broke out, and they used the weapons of civilization to play themselves to death.
There were simply countless worlds of this type.
Every time Wen Jin saw such a world, he couldn’t help but want to spit at it a couple of times.
As for the other kind, they were like Stede-Karl.
Due to internal or external pressure, they desperately developed the planet’s energy, ultimately causing the planet’s energy to dry up.
The balance that allowed the planet itself to sustain life was broken, and in the end, it arrived at the conclusion of “Destruction”…
The moment he arrived here, Wen Jin began searching for an Interastral Peace Corporation bank branch.
As someone who had experienced who knew how many instances of “Destruction,” there was a lot he didn’t know, but he did know that without money, it really was hard to take even a single step!
One had to know that in the beginning, he hadn’t been like he was now, where even going long periods without eating or drinking didn’t matter, and his physical constitution was so good that he could withstand outer space head-on.
If his own End of Life talent didn’t activate, then the current him could cosplay as Kars at any time and take a spontaneous trip through outer space.
Back then, before he had yet mastered the [Destruction] path, he was no different from an ordinary person.
He would get hungry if he didn’t eat, and thirsty if he didn’t drink.
If he wanted to have a full meal, he either had to sneakily swipe something, or openly dine and dash, then go to the back kitchen to wash dishes.
In Wen Jin’s memory, there were probably two times when [Destruction] occurred while he was washing dishes.
One time, as he was washing and washing, a wandering asteroid played a tune of great luck and punched straight through that planet!
After the planet exploded and shattered, losing its gravity, Wen Jin even saw the [Boss Popsicle] who had left him in the restaurant to wash dishes up in the sky.
That shop owner was rather lucky.
At the very least, he left behind a complete corpse.
If nothing unexpected happened, he was probably still drifting somewhere in outer space right now.
The second time was when he encountered a star’s helium flash while washing dishes.
At that time, Wen Jin was holding a stack of freshly washed plates, and under that shop owner’s bewildered gaze, he decisively smashed the clean plates in his arms, which were like mirrors, into pieces.
Then, under that terrifyingly high temperature, the entire world merged together with the plates he had smashed.
This story tells us not to casually wash dishes…
cough, cough, it means you absolutely need to have some money in your pocket, otherwise the already little time you have left will be wasted in a hotel’s back kitchen, or in the local detention center.
After walking for who knew how long, Wen Jin finally found the branch established by the Interastral Peace Corporation on this planet under the guidance of a “local.” When the locals here saw Wen Jin daring to go out alone without wearing any protective measures, they all cast him gazes full of “care.” From their gazes, Wen Jin seemed to have already seen that after he collapsed, his body would probably be split into five routes and directly invested into the local “economic development.” Unfortunately, after they discovered that Wen Jin had stood outside for ages without anything on and still hadn’t died, their eyes, which had originally looked as though they were viewing an idiot and “merchandise,” instantly became clear.
Such a powerful body must belong to a Pathstrider!
Couldn’t afford to offend him, couldn’t afford to offend him!
And so, like vultures being driven away, they scattered like birds and beasts.
Before they left, Wen Jin even saw a guy holding a crowbar walking toward a somewhat skinny fellow with ill intentions.
He was probably going to “restock.” Wen Jin was already used to this sort of chaotic situation.
He had seen morals even more depraved than this.
At the very least, they weren’t directly gnawing on people in the street…
Oh, he wasn’t talking about things like a zombie virus outbreak.
He meant literally gnawing.
In the beginning, perhaps he, who still harbored justice in his heart, would have stepped in to stop it, but now…
Everyone was going to reach the end of their lives anyway.
Perhaps they were even helping others end their pain early.
With a bit of emotion, Wen Jin raised his hand and walked into the business hall of that Interastral Peace Galaxy.
Pushing open the heavy three-proof glass door, Wen Jin patted off the radioactive dust that had stained his body, then walked straight toward the branch’s reception area.
Inside the door and outside the door were practically two completely different worlds.
The people outside all wore thick isolation suits and multilayered protective masks, alone and solitary amid the dust that filled the sky.
The radioactive dust would trigger a series of chain diseases as long as it came into contact with skin.
There was no avoiding this dust, and it was also mixed with a rotting smell that carried the scent of rust.
Of course, Wen Jin could only smell the stench within the illusion.
As for that rotten, rusty smell…
That was the smell of other people’s own internal organs rotting.
Compared to the outside world that was like a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the interior of this branch was simply like heaven.
The moment he entered, two fully armed IPC heavy mechs were here to “welcome guests.” Only after passing multiple rounds of security checks and disinfection could one officially enter the interior of this branch.
Only now did Wen Jin realize that it seemed he was the only person who had walked in through the main entrance.
The other people on this planet all rode airships, coming straight down from the helipad above the branch without any obstruction.
They didn’t need disinfection, because they themselves were clean when they came out from inside the airships.
But in Wen Jin’s eyes, these people were no different from the people outside.
They were all the same.
Their final ending was all the same, because at this very moment…
he had already stood here.
“Clang, clang, clang, clang…” Just as Wen Jin was still admiring the warm-toned modern technological décor inside the branch, after the mech at the door responsible for “welcoming guests” scanned Wen Jin, for some reason, it suddenly began trembling all over as though it had started leaking electricity.
The steel plates and parts on its body collided one after another, producing a burst of “trembling” unique to mechs.
The sound was not loud, but it was able to echo throughout the entire branch.
Many people followed the sound and looked over, their gazes carrying curiosity or confusion.
Wen Jin looked at the IPC mech currently shaking as though it had activated “vibration mode,” and his brows lifted slightly.
A bit of curiosity flashed through his golden eyes.
The people of the IPC sure knew how to enjoy themselves.
Did they stuff massage chairs inside their mechs?
Or was this IPC employee in trouble?
Out of basic courtesy, Wen Jin’s expression took on his signature smile.
“Excuse me…
did something go wrong during my security check?” “!!!” Upon hearing Wen Jin’s question, for some reason, the other mech that served as the “left and right door gods” together with this one also activated “vibration mode.” “N…
no, no, no!
There isn’t any problem with you at all!
Honored guest, we were the ones who delayed your time!” The mech that had first fallen into “vibration” reacted and hurriedly moved aside, opening a path for Wen Jin.
Seeing that the other mech was still “unmoved,” it even conveniently gave it a kick.
“Clang!!” “Hehe, please come in…
please come in…” For some reason, Wen Jin actually saw a fawning expression on a mech.
Although it felt very strange, he didn’t think too much of it.
He only sighed with emotion that the IPC’s service attitude was quite good, then walked toward the branch for reissuing bank cards…
★ ★ ★ T/N: If you spot mistranslation, do tell me.
★ ★ ★ Shilling time!