Chapter 1060 - 99: Epilogue (Part 3)_2

"Objectively speaking, a free universe, but they don’t know that I actually lost to them on purpose; otherwise, how could they possibly have a chance?"

Doom let out a sigh, which was noticeably different from Doctor Doom as Lille understood him.

"Objectively speaking, they see me as a tyrant with an extreme desire for control, and they’re not wrong: I interfered with every process created in the Battle Realm, every character had to act according to my will.

Objectively speaking, such a world runs orderly, the thugs have their own Hell, the loyal followers have their own Heaven. But in such a world, it feels dull, insanely dull, so I lost.

However, this has nothing to do with your situation. This world is incomplete, which is why you don’t see Infinite Gems here, and I have deliberately isolated it from other similar worlds, ensuring that no magic or other energy-dependent elements from outside the universe can appear here.

The higher the energy level of an ability, the less likely it is to become reality, but as you come into contact with some worlds, the foundational energy level of the world will continually rise."

The so-called similar worlds, Lille realized Doom was referring to the Marvel Parallel Universe.

The significant increase in energy level largely refers to Lille continuously transporting technology from other worlds, leading to a gradual loosening of the restrictions in this world.

Doom continued to explain, "But the Universe must grow, and growth requires acquiring energy from external worlds, which is a basic logic of universe operation. You can think of universe expansion as the basic logic of universe existence, acquiring energy from outside the universe: vacuum, Hell, Heaven, Asgard Plane...

Different planes interact, plunder, and communicate with each other, the universe cluster that you call ’Marvel’ is precisely such a chaotic world.

I just want this world to be at peace, without those foolish guys. I believe it will be better here, so I keep the energy level extremely low, but unfortunately, this is not sustainable.

I must create rules for extracting energy from the outside, but when I created this universe, it was inclined to create certain predestined individuals, who will continue to steer the universe in that direction."

"But I have to say, many of them are just worthless and useless. Once they lose the power and rules tailored for them by the universe, they become nothing. You’ve already seen them."

Lille knew who Doom was talking about: Tony Stark who could not become Iron Man, Bruce Banner who died from gamma ray exposure...

At this point, Doom’s tone shifted, "I cannot prevent who will be born in the universe, but I specifically did not want ’me’ to appear in this universe.

So, I traveled through dimensions and found a suitable... soul, or rather copied a consciousness, to replace me.

This consciousness behaves in a way partially similar to my logic, with similar emotional fluctuations, and its development would also be close..."

The truth became clear—

So Lille indeed was Doctor Doom in this universe.

...

"The ability to traverse dimensions was indeed an influence caused by the Rocksen Group on you, but the so-called ’Technology Points’ were truly my interference. I intercepted a portion of the energy from every singularity explosion to assist you.

But it turns out that you didn’t really need this help. I have to admit, I have to praise you, you’ve done very well."

Doom’s acknowledgment was genuine, and Lille hadn’t even used up the so-called Technology Points, yet the result still exceeded Doom’s expectations.

Lille could feel it, some words a prideful Doom simply couldn’t say:

Just like Doom living for countless years in his absolutely controlled Battle Realm, eventually driven insane by the monotonous life, yet he still wouldn’t let go—

This guy, in a sense, is indeed crazy. Even knowing his dictatorship had already lost, had already driven him insane, he still wouldn’t let go because he couldn’t let go; he could only plan to make himself possibly lose.

"When I created this universe, because I wanted it to remain low-energy or close to your world, the Energy Channel Rules did not form a Space Gem, but rather became Vibranium.

That’s also why you can use Vibranium to stabilize singularities because their energy levels correlate."

After listening, Lille just thought Doom was certainly a conflicted person, prideful, but also aware that his pride was a form of pride, a negative emotion.

It was precisely because he was powerful and prideful that most of his ideas could be put into practice, and after acquiring the power to shape the Battle Realm, he didn’t think twice about controlling the entire universe’s process, ultimately ending in a solitary and desolate fate.

Finally, rescue was out of the question. He would rather go easy on a group of rebels to let them defeat him.

After a brief silence, Doom spoke: "Now it’s my turn to ask you, how does it feel?"

"Great," Lille responded decisively, "very good, but I have one question: you’re not the real Doom, are you?"

"Yes," Doom nodded. "I am like a Destruction robot, an AI, I think and act like the real Doom, but I’m not Doom."

"I think the real Doom wouldn’t say these things."

"Hm... Don’t speculate about my thoughts," Doom snorted coldly. "In the years I’ve been sitting here, I’ve been thinking about God-Emperor Doom’s dilemma, and I actually think this also exists in your current world:

You simply cannot create a perfect world. People are not entirely evil, but they also cannot be entirely good. Ultimately, one day your kingdom will break apart because they are born needing a ruler, and you..."

"Yes, and I, I don’t plan to rule them," Lille shrugged easily. "Unlike you, maybe if you moved, you could kill Dalio Agger by yourself, handle President Ellis, Tony Stark, Bruce Banner...

All who could resist you would be killed by you, everyone who submits to you would perform their duties like cogs in their place; society runs like a Chariot until there’s nothing left to crush, just like God-Emperor Doom, falling into self-doubt, and the world follows into self-doubt...

Reduced to needing external stimuli to defeat yourself, I’m not like you. I won’t do that. You’re right; I could avoid the deaths of some people just like you, but I won’t do that—

The victory of the people must be fought by themselves. I haven’t tried to rule them but accepted a commission from them. I need them to trust and entrust, it’s that simple."

Doom was silent for a moment, looking at the empty Latovia, finally, he slowly nodded:

"Perhaps that’s true. In the past, we both made a mistake, a very important mistake.

But we both made corrections in our own way."

Lille chose to trust and unite his companions, to lead them in overcoming difficulties, creating a world where everyone has ideals, everyone supports and helps each other.

And God-Emperor Doom chose to believe in his enemies, believing that his enemies would defeat him, break his predicament...

Thinking about this, Lille suddenly said, "Since there’s already a Doctor Doom here, then your old opponent..."

"Reed Richards? Yes, there should have been a Reed Richards here, but he’s a plague on the world. I’ve put in a lot of effort to ensure he can never appear in this universe..."

Doom’s tone was somewhat sinister, Lille was embarrassed, even feeling that perhaps this operation to prevent Mister Fantastic’s birth was what trapped this universe in the Marvel Universe framework...

Truly Doctor Doom.

Doom’s figure began to become indifferent, he raised his cloak high, walking towards the window:

"Okay, that’s about it. I’ll transfer the detailed history to the information station you use to observe the singularity.

Now, go back to your girlfriend—don’t let her down, or you’ll be the only one regretting it."

Lille faded out of this world, leaving only Doctor Doom, standing by the window, gazing at the empty Latovia alone.

Free will, order, and rule... these social philosophies are really perplexing and contradictory.

They make one feel lonely.

Hope this different self truly escaped this vicious cycle.