Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 626: 626
 

Prioritize

It was 4:20 AM in the distant port.

the horizon has already turned white.

After more than ten hours of fierce fighting, more than 38,000 people had evacuated from the Broken Islands to Faraway Harbor. The various departments of Faraway Harbor City were already operating at full capacity. Together with the volunteers who had enthusiastically signed up, they settled the tens of thousands of refugees who had rushed in in a short period of time. This was an unprecedented feat and great achievement.

The number of long runways had increased to four, and camps were built overnight. Steel wings descended from the sky, and the temporary settlements turned from desolate to lively. In one night, so many people were saved, and all of this was witnessed by the people.

The people of Distant Harbor, the people of the Broken Islands, and people from all over the world.

Whether it was civilians or nobles, locals or outsiders, even elves who were enemies not long ago, Spell Casters from various countries who came to support, invited reporters, and uninvited intelligence scouts, they witnessed the birth of a legend in this sleepless night.

There were bonfires and smoke. People came and went. Carriages of supplies were transported from the distant port to the new city. Ordinary people gathered together to do the same thing. They had personally experienced and witnessed the hardships and achievements, fatigue and satisfaction. They would never forget last night, and it would become a part of their future lives.

Just like the rising sun, a mission that sounded impossible had already seen the dawn of success.

Every participant was honored.

The sky was about to brighten, and a new round of shifts was about to be handed over. The volunteers who had worked overnight were urged to go home and rest. At the temporary station, carriages, ox carts, and donkey carts were waiting there.

The coachmen warmly welcomed the people into the car.

“I don’t want money! It’s a waste not to sit!” They shouted,” Your Highness Kant, pay the bill!”

This sentence alone dispelled the misgivings of the poor people who were calculating carefully. If they were to be charged, they would rather walk back to the distant port. Their time and energy were not worth much.

People laughed and laughed as they got into the carriage, accompanying their friends. It was even better if they met a familiar coachman. The journey home would not be lonely.

Amidst the neighing of the horses and the breeze that was about to dawn, they set off.

The volunteers were holding warm water bottles filled with thick and sweet milk tea. It was hot and very warm to the stomach. There was also transparent, crispy and smooth flesh inside, a little like coconut.

This was a gift given to everyone before they left. The sweet taste still filled everyone’s mind, just like instant noodles, sausages, and candies. Those who were greedy had already drunk it all, while more people were only willing to take a few sips. They wanted to bring it back to their families to taste.

After a night of hard work and countless eye-opening experiences, the volunteers did not feel sleepy. They discussed what they had seen last night and imagined the future. The topic was always the same.

Work points, the idea of exchanging, and ” Can this milk tea be exchanged?”

The newly promoted working warrior, bounty hunter SharkTex, leaned against the carriage and calculated his gains from last night, while the guys around him thought about the contents of the exchange.

Those honest and foolish cowards were like stingy misers, naively counting the possible gains. They bought some for the children to taste, bought some to save, and exchanged some of the rewards they signed in every day for money, money for food… These useless words made Tex very impatient. All he wanted was the radio, and men had to do what men did.

Europa Wheel.

He wanted to use the smallest price to get the radio.

“Can I interview you?”

There was a loud shout from the side. He glanced sideways and saw a man with a monocle chasing after two elven sentry posts. Where did they come from? From his accent, he sounded like an Imperialist.

“Where can we check our work points?”

” All the streets have been set up with His Highness Kant’s alchemy equipment. When you get there, you can show your ID card and you’ll know what you’ve done and how much you’ve been paid.”

“I heard it on the radio,” the coachman replied with a smile as he drove.

“I’ve never heard of it.”

The man who asked the question smiled embarrassedly and asked again,”Then, where can I exchange things?”

The people in the carriage perked up, and Tex secretly perked up his ears. The coachman was not impatient. Instead, he answered enthusiastically. This was because people like them who owned carriages were recruited by the benevolent Prince Kant. Other than receiving work points by driving the carriage to pick up people, they also received additional income from publicizing policies and regulations to the passengers.

It was said that His Highness Kant had specially approved this.

” You will be rewarded with five points if you correctly explain the work points and exchange matters to the newcomer.”

Although the term ” newcomer ” was a little strange, it did not stop the coachmen from memorizing the promotional items in the manual. After all, it was a work point that fell from the sky. It would be a waste not to earn it.

” In order to make it easier for everyone to exchange for rewards, His Highness Kant has already begun to renovate several properties in the city. Those properties were confiscated from nobles who committed crimes against humanity. Those luxurious storefronts will be transformed into shops selling work points. The name is… What was it called again?”

The coachman frowned and pondered for a moment before patting his head.

“Friendship Store! That’s right! The Friendship Store!”

According to the propaganda and speculation, the coachman described the scene of the Friendship Store to the passengers.

There were many dazzling and unheard of goods. They did not accept gold coins or silver coins, but only work points. Work points could only be obtained through glorious labor and kind deeds. It was a reward for hardworking people. Men could obtain it, women could obtain it, commoners could obtain it, nobles could obtain it. As long as they worked hard and did good deeds, they could obtain it. They could buy many good things. Everyone could obtain it.

They listened to the coachman’s description and imagined the store. Their poor imagination could not outline its image. They could only use the most magnificent buildings they had ever seen, such as the white manor overlooking the mountain in the slums, or the neat and tall gatehouse they saw when they went to the city to deliver goods.

However, the Friendship Store was no longer a restricted area for commoners. Even men of humble status and shabby clothes could enter with their heads held high. The wealthy would not receive preferential treatment there. The latter might not even be richer than the former, because the store only accepted work points, and money could not buy work points. Only hard work, serious work, and kind dedication could earn them. Everyone who could do this could get them.

Suddenly, a sobbing sound came from the left seat.

People looked over in surprise. A tall, rough-skinned man was wiping his tears haphazardly. His hands were covered in calluses and his arms were full of scars. One look and one could tell that he was a laborer at the dock.

“I…” He cried,” I used to work at the dock for fourteen hours a day. My supervisor beat me, scolded me, humiliated me, ordered me around, and even asked me to work for free in his private workshop. I worked every day, but my family never had enough to eat…”

” As long as I work eight hours a day, provide food and milk tea, His Highness Kant will earn work points. He said that as long as I work hard and seriously, I will earn work points. I have been working hard every day and seriously. It has been twenty years since I was twelve years old. My father has been working hard until he died. My eldest son is going to work at the dock like me. I…I…”

When he said this, he sobbed and choked, almost unable to speak.

“Before today, I didn’t know that the days of our three generations were actually so valuable…”

The muscular man buried his head between his legs and grabbed his hair hard.

“Why is it so good? Why is it so good? Why…” he whimpered.

There was a moment of silence in the car.

The people around him patted his shoulder gently. Even Tex did not speak. The people crowded in the car were all silent. An indescribable feeling surged in their hearts.

They seemed to understand something.

In the hard life of their ancestors, the commoners were always commoners. They were hungry, tired, and had no dignity. They lived such a life day after day and were used to it. They felt that this was fate. A long, long time later, a person appeared.

That person didn’t make a speech to incite them, nor did he put on an impassioned act. Instead, he used work, remuneration, and respect to acknowledge them…The value of being human.

For the first time, these ignorant people had a definite idea.

In the future…The days would be better.

They couldn’t help but pray to the gods that everything would go smoothly, that they would be able to receive enough remuneration to feed their families, that the survivors of the Broken Islands would be saved safely, and that His Highness Kant would be able to achieve his wish and complete his mission. Then, he would guide, govern, and protect Distant Harbor for a long time.

Temporary biological research institute.

“How big?” Kant looked at the report in astonishment.” Are you sure?”

Hong San nodded with a solemn expression.” This is unbelievable. According to the analysis of the experts, Your Highness, what you cut off is not the body of that thing!”

“No…” Kant pointed in the direction of the laboratory.” This is called a f * cking glitch?”

Hong San shook his head.

Before he could finish his sentence, the door to the lounge opened. Master O’Malley rushed in anxiously. He no longer had his initial arrogance.” Your Highness Kant!” he said hurriedly. Your Highness Kant!”

Darila, who was sitting beside Kant, had already stood up. Her back was facing the door. Her cloak covered her iconic pointy ears and her seductive figure, concealing her identity as the Phoenix King. Kant frowned slightly and said,” It’s Master O’Malley, right?” Thank you for your professional judgment…”

The other party did not even bother to greet him and rushed forward. This is a personal letter from the Great President. It is a very important request from the Arcane Magic Council!”

Panic and uneasiness were written all over his face.

Kant’s heart sank when he saw this. He exchanged glances with Hong San.

Hong San went forward to receive the letter. Master O’Malley hesitated for a moment.” This is the personal…”

“But it’s still business.” Hong San’s tone was humble, but his attitude was unwavering.” I am His Highness Kant’s chief strategist. He never hides anything from me when it comes to business.”

He felt that there was more to this guy’s words.

Kant cursed in his heart, but on the surface, he put on a calm expression and nodded slightly at Master O’Malley. The reason why he insisted on letting Hong San open it was mainly because he was illiterate.

Master O’Malley only hesitated for a moment before he compromised. It was obvious how urgent the situation was. He unlocked the encrypted elemental imprint and handed it to Hong San. Hong San opened it and his expression changed immediately.

He looked at Master O’Malley, his gaze as cold as a knife. The other party was no longer as arrogant as before. He looked away in a sorry state, and there was even a trace of pleading in his eyes.

“Your Highness.”

Hong San said solemnly,” Seventeen minutes ago, the Arcane Magic Council’s Azure Fleet, which had sailed to the southwest of the Broken Seas, was attacked by a large number of sea monsters. The attackers were the deep-sea monsters that caused the bloodshed on the Broken Islands. The Azure Fleet is relying on the magic devices and the ship array to resist, but the situation is extremely dangerous. Therefore, the Arcane Magic Council’s Starry Council has sent an official request to our side for rescue.”

Even though he was prepared, Kant was still furious.

“Idiots, you’ve messed things up!”He looked at Master O’Malley and said coldly.

“I feel very ashamed.” The poor Master O’Malley knew that he was going to become a punching bag, but he was willing to accept any humiliation and ridicule when he thought of the Chairman’s advice and trust. Compared to the rise and fall of a fleet, personal honor was nothing. He lowered his head and said,” The council’s actions were reckless and irrational. The Universal Parliament will reflect on their mistakes and ask for your forgiveness and forgiveness.”

Master sounded weak and pleading.” The brave warriors of the Azure Fleet are innocent. They are here to solve the disaster of the Broken Islands. They should not pay the price of their lives for the wrong decision of the council. Please have mercy on them, Your Highness Kant. Please!”

Kant’s expression was cold. He did not comment.

O’Malley bowed deeply.” The Great President’s plea and negotiation have been written in the letter. But he asked me to emphasize again that the Arcane Law Council is willing to pay the greatest sincerity and price for this rescue operation.”

” Money as a reward, knowledge sharing, information exchange, talent transfer, trade development, anything can be discussed. The Arcane Magic Council will be grateful for your tolerance and help. Your righteous act will erase all previous unhappiness and differences. From now on, you will have the most loyal friends…”

It could be seen that the council was really anxious.

The Azure Fleet’s scale and strength far surpassed the Azure Fleet’s. They were the main fleet of the western seas. This time, the council was obviously acting in secret. They might have even transferred elite combat troops to strengthen the Azure Fleet. If this fleet was completely wiped out in the Broken Seas…

It would definitely be a subversive shock to the military strength of the Western Sea Region.

The sinking of all kinds of warships that had been built with a lot of money was a painful loss in the first place. The death of a large number of elite officers, seasoned sailors, and naval talents was an even more irreparable wound. Therefore, the loss of the sea control, strategic initiative, and power projection in the western sea area was even more of a turmoil on the national strategic level.

That was why the council was so cowardly.

The Azure Fleet’s distress report had clearly stated that the enemies came from underwater and their numbers were endless. They surrounded the fleet like ants and could not be killed. Even if they could resist for a while, the magic core would be extinguished, the magic device would be overheated, and the spellcasters would run out of mana. They could not hold on for long.

At this point, the council did not dare to send reinforcements to avoid sending more troops. They could only urgently mobilize air troops and top-notch combat forces to reinforce.

However, that was not enough to save the fleet from danger, so they thought of Kant.

In less than a day, Kant had launched an astonishing air rescue operation. Forty thousand people had been evacuated in less than ten hours. This was a very convincing precedent. The Council could only rely on his help and assistance. If that was not possible, they could save the people.

As long as the experienced sailors and soldiers returned safely, the warships were just more orders.

For this, they were prepared to be extorted by Kant.

It was just a compromise, a deal, and a loss. As long as the officers and soldiers of the Azure Fleet could be safely rescued, any price was worth it. Kant’s offer would definitely bring about the far-reaching impact and tragic losses of the Azure Fleet’s annihilation in the future.

Kant stared at Master O’Malley.

The other party’s forehead was already covered in sweat.

“.. Map.”

Hong San immediately took out the map he carried with him and unfolded it. He marked the Azure Fleet’s current location on the map according to the coordinates on the letter.

Master O’Malley heaved a sigh of relief when he saw this.

Kant raised his hand to stop him. He stared at the map for a while before raising his head. His eyes were like lightning. He didn’t even see my reconnaissance plane. Could his spiritual perception reach such a far area? Are you hiding anything from me?”

“This doesn’t seem to be important…” Master O’Malley stammered.

” Tell me,” Kant said with a frosty expression.” Or you can scram now.”

After a short and intense struggle, Master O’Malley finally stuttered about the Ocean Traveler. The Chairman told him about it, but he did not mention the ancient ruins displayed in Dakur’s soul. He only said that his spiritual power had come into contact with a terrifying individual.

Kant was so angry that he laughed.” Good. You even have a submarine. I’ve underestimated you.”

His eyes were gloomy and cold. He stared at the map and thought for a moment.” It craves for flesh and blood. Stealing food from its mouth will delay its awakening. In my opinion, the most rational way is to blast the area where the Azure Fleet is at with a forbidden spell so that it won’t be able to eat sh * t…”

He looked at O’Malley, whose expression had changed drastically.” But if I do this, you will definitely not let it go. I originally wanted to let those idiots fend for themselves and let you suffer the consequences of your own actions. But since you gave me the chance to extort, I will give them the chance to live.”

Kant lowered his head and looked at the map.” The Azure Fleet is in the sea. There are no islands around them, so they can’t build a fire base or an airport retreat point like the Broken Islands. The way I deal with the sea monsters is also not suitable there because the jet of the explosion in the deep water will hurt the fleet. In such a sea area, I don’t have many rescue methods, so I can only do my best.”

He pressed his ear and listened to the sound in the earpiece. I will send three transport planes to the Azure Fleet.”

” When we arrive, the transport planes will lower their altitude and slow down. They will fly above the fleet and open the rear hatch to provide an escape route. Let the Azure Fleet seize the opportunity to survive. This is the most reasonable and feasible plan. I can only help you up to this point.”

“As for how much you’ll pay for saving one, I’ll talk to the dragon clan’s consultant later.”

Ambassador O’Malley’s expression changed, and a strange expression appeared on his face. He hesitated for a moment before he said in a low voice,”Three…” Your Highness, you can actually have a little more.”

Kant said calmly,” There’s a limit to the number of ships we can transport. After all, with this incident, the evacuation of the Broken Islands will have to be accelerated. It’s already good enough that we can squeeze out three of them. You guys…”

At this point, he suddenly realized that Hong San was winking at him.

” What are you trying to say?” He was stunned. He seemed to have understood something, but he was not very sure. He looked at Master O’Malley, who had a strange expression on his face.

The other party gritted his teeth and said in a low voice,”We are willing to pay any price to ask for your help.” Just like how you saved the refugees of the Broken Islands and the soldiers of the Azure Fleet, the Starry Sky Council asks you to choose between the Broken Islands that are destined to fall and the glorious and great Arcane Law Review Council…”

“-Choose us first.”

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P.S. 1: Ah, it feels like if this continues, the update will go from being late to being early…