Terra Nova Online : Rise Of The Strongest Player - Chapter 436

Chapter 436: The Truth (3)
( Leo’s POV )

Leo finally found out the truth about what was going to happen to most humans after they arrived at planet Terra Nova and it was shocking to say the least.

At Least at the start, most humans were going to be forced into the demon war, where most would fight from the human camp, while some would fight from the demon camp.

However, regardless of where one fought in the war from, the end result was the same of death and destruction, until they could earn their freedom.

While he may be exempt from this fate because of his excellent talents. If he were just another average player, he was most likely going to end up in this war too.

This fate was obviously very different from the fate that the citizens of Earth were promised at the time of departure, however, it seemed like it was another one of the government’s lies and propaganda.

“Are you with me so far? Do you have any doubts regarding everything that we have discussed so far?” Raven asked, looking at Leo’s gloomy face, as he felt unsure on whether or not Leo was following.

“Yes, I am with you…. However, I have a small doubt–” Leo said, as he interrupted Raven’s story to ask a burning question in his head.

“Please go ahead–” Raven responded, as he patiently waited for Leo to articulate his doubt.

“You said that the game Terra Nova Online is more or less an exact cultural and local representation of the planet Terra Nova, correct?” Leo asked, as Raven looked at Raya and then nodded in approval.

“Yes it is….” Raya said, as Leo pounced upon that detail.

“So if it is an exact representation, then why is there no evidence of advanced sciences on planet Terra Nova?

Clearly this Arc Ship is not a simple machine, so the Universal Government is definitely in possession of scientific knowledge far beyond what us humans have ever discovered…..

But if so? Then why is the game Terra Nova Online so medieval themed?

Why are there no flying planes and helicopters to go from place to place?

This can’t be it…. Can it?” Leo asked, as his intelligent question stunned both Raya and Raven.

“That…. Hmmm….” Said Raya, not expecting to be forced to respond to one of the world governments deepest secrets, as she looked towards Raven for support.

“We have promised to tell him whatever information he asks for …. We can’t back out of our contract either, we have to tell him” Raven whispered in Raya’s ears, as Raya let out a long sigh before answering Leo’s doubt.

“Yes, your observation is spot-on. The true technological capabilities of the universal government is far beyond what you at Earth ever unlocked, however, almost all planets within the rainbow stream don’t use technology even sparingly” Raya said, as her answer shocked Leo a lot.

“Technology is a destroyer of joy and happiness.

There are a couple worlds where we introduced the locals to modern technology and the happiness index of the locals living in technological luxuries plummeted massively.

You would think that being able to travel wide distances within a short period of time, would help families stay united, since if for any emergency a family member has to work abroad, they can always visit home for important occasions, however, what really happens is the reverse.

Because of the travel time being reduced, more and more people choose to move away from their homes, destroying the family unit as it was.

The more ‘Accessible’ and open the world becomes through technology, the more miserable are the inhabitants living there and hence close to 92% of all planets within the rainbow stream have signed legislation to keep technology away from their planet.

It’s like a taboo and most people want nothing to do with it.

This is also a reason behind why, when selecting people to evacuate from Earth, we did not let any of your chief scientists board, as there is simply no place for men of science within the rainbow stream–” Raya said, as being an Earthling, Leo was shocked to hear this answer.

“Not only is technology a destroyer of the happiness of a common man, but it’s also a destroyer of worlds.

Technology goes against the natural harmony of the world and one of the major reasons behind why your home planet died was because you polluted it to death with technology.

As per our research into your history, the happiest time period for humans was just before the industrial revolution began and destroyed civilization as we know it” Raven added, as his words provoked Leo into deep thought.

In a way, he wasn’t wrong. Earth really was destroyed because of technology.

Global warming, destabilizing ocean currents, melting polar caps were a big reason behind the frequent tsunamis and earthquakes taking place, which was the trigger for the volcanic eruptions, landslides and other natural disasters.

However, despite all the negatives of technology, no one on Earth solely blamed it for their demise, but perhaps Earthlings were too blind to see what truly destroyed their planet, which was why they could not save it in time.

Even if technology were the devil, Leo couldn’t comprehend why the planets within the Rainbow Stream chose not to use it, especially given the known power of modern weapons. In his view, those in power would do anything to maintain their dominance, which would inevitably lead to the use of such weapons, forcing others to respond in kind.

What baffled Leo most was how, despite the awareness of these potent tools across all planets, they still opted not to deploy them.

“Even if I accept the fact that perhaps modern technology is not suited for day to day life…. What about modern weapons?

Why can’t the Unity Empire just nuke the Demon Kingdom, if they are already aware of the presence of nuclear weapons?

I’m sure that those who are in power will do anything to stay there, and won’t care for things like banned technology?” Leo asked, as once again his question made Raven and Raya feel extremely uncomfortable.