Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 655: 655
 

Speech at a Far Harbor

” I am Kant.”

The voices of the Skyquaking Dragon, the Great Forbidden Spellcaster, Prince Consort Goethe, and the Master of Distant Harbor echoed in everyone’s ears.

People listened quietly.

This was not the first time some of them had heard His Highness Kant’s voice.

However, for most people, the legendary lord suddenly became three-dimensional. At least they could hear his voice. His voice was sacred and powerful, filled with awe and majesty.

Of course, from a psychological point of view, this was purely an act of imagination. Kant did not add any special effects to his voice, and the DJ Ah Fu did not tune it either.

In the conference room, Kant held the microphone with a smile on his face under everyone’s gaze.

” You must have seen the aurora in the sky. You must have seen the meteors falling towards the Broken Islands. Before that, you must have felt uneasy because of the rumors.”

“And that is exactly why I am here.”

” I speak to all those who helped, selflessly contributed, and bravely fought during the evacuation of the Broken Islands. I speak to all the citizens of Distant Harbor, I speak to the guests from the Broken Islands, I speak to my friends from all over the world, from all races-”

“We won.”

” A rain of destructive flames fell from the sky, burning the bodies of the ferocious beasts. The power of the forbidden spell washed away all evil forces. The evil forces that coveted Distant Harbor have been completely eliminated. Look at the flash in the sky, it is the surge of the forbidden spell across the sky. At this point, I hereby announce-”

” All combat activities will end here.”

“All preparations for war have come to a halt.”

” All war alarms have been shut down.”

” A total of 1,267 soldiers have been safely withdrawn.”

” A total of 67,294 scholars, spellcasters, warriors, craftsmen, and civilians from the Broken Islands have been rescued and settled down from the mouth of the evil sea monsters.”

“So far, the evacuation operation of the Broken Islands has been a complete success!”

“We-won!”

In bars, streets, radio stations, rooms, and military camps, Distant Harbor was silent as they listened to His Highness Kant’s words. They looked at each other. Citizens, volunteers, refugees, soldiers, spellcasters, scholars… Soon, they finally came back to their senses and realized the content of this declaration.

The citizens smiled, the refugees shed tears, the soldiers clapped enthusiastically, and the volunteers smiled and hugged each other. Then, they cheered and shouted enthusiastically.

It was as if the city that had been sleeping had suddenly awakened. A wave of enthusiasm swept through the entire Far Harbor.

Vaguely, there was a chorus of praise and cheers.

“Kant-”

“Kant-”

They were cheering the same name, the creator of this great victory and miracle, His Highness Kant.

Kant, who had temporarily switched off his microphone, stood up and looked at the lights in the city. There were also people laughing, singing, and dancing on the streets. There was no doubt that tonight would be a night of revelry.

He heard the cheers and praises in unison, but he frowned.

“Commoners…She’s singing.”

The meeting room was filled with cheers again. The core members of Kant’s shogunate looked out of the window with Kant. Dong Tianming murmured,” I’ve never seen such happy and sincere people.”

” What?” Kant glanced at him.” Isn’t there anything in Aurora?”

Dong Tianming shook his head and said,”No.” The affairs of the country have never involved the common people, unless they are personally involved in the flames of war. For example, if the siege is lifted, the people will be pardoned. If the war is over, there will be no more labor and taxes. The people will pray to the heavens, enter the temple to fulfill their vows, and be overjoyed.”

“Other than that, the royal family and the people celebrate together and hold festivals. The rich and powerful families hold red and white ceremonies and set up flowing water tables. The people will also be happy…”

He looked at the lively scene outside the window and listened to the cheers that almost shook the window. I have never seen such happiness before.”

” You know why?” Kant looked out the window as well.” Do you know why?”

“Please tell me, my lord,” Dong Tianming turned around and said solemnly.

When Hong San heard the word ” lord “, he seemed to understand something and quickly turned his head to stifle his laughter.

The old man didn’t notice his disciple’s behavior. He wanted to know the answer.

Because he realized that the new king’s ideals, beliefs, aspirations, and thoughts were contained in this series of actions and decrees.

” That’s because they were involved,” Kant said, looking at him.” Because they created victory.”

Dong Tianming’s body trembled as he revealed a look of disbelief.

Kant did not look at the renowned official of Aurora anymore. He turned around and walked towards the chair.

“I was just about to remind them of this.”

Perhaps the people of Distant Harbor, who were cheering, did not know why they were so excited, happy, and genuinely happy about this victory. Kant, however, would tell them.

“-because that’s why I’m here.”

He raised his hand gently, and the cheering crowd in the room immediately fell silent. Ah Fu switched on the broadcast again, and Kant’s voice echoed throughout the city.” There will be celebrations, banquets, parades, commendations, and honors, but not now. My friends, the speech has not ended, or rather, it has just begun. So, suppress your joy and joy for now. Hugs can continue, but kisses are unnecessary…”

“Now, listen to me.”

The heat wave that swept through the city gradually subsided. The smiles on people’s faces did not disappear, but the noise had already subsided. They reminded each other and continued to listen.

Orders and prohibitions have been carried out, and there is already a sign of a strong monarch.

Dong Tianming’s mind wavered.

He realized that the surprise Kant gave him was not just the dazzling burning sun.

There was also this thing called broadcast.

Since ancient times, the imperial power did not go to the countryside. The weaker imperial court did not even have much control over the local prefectures. When the central government’s orders reached the local areas, they were distorted. The local officials deceived them from top to bottom, like vermin, corroding the pillars of the country’s temples. The fall of dynasties mostly began from this point.

His Highness Kant could even let his subjects hear his voice through the broadcast system. This was the treasure of a great country that every emperor envied.

Dong Tianming glanced at Hong San.

Since young, this wicked disciple had finally done something that took advantage of his wishes.

Hong San’s face darkened, and his body trembled slightly. He couldn’t smile, he couldn’t smile, he couldn’t smile. If he smiled, his master would see through him and beat him to death. He couldn’t be beaten to death, he couldn’t be beaten to death…

Kant’s speech continued.

” Things have developed to this point, and even I have almost forgotten the original intention of the trip to the Broken Islands. That was a small group of rulers and merchants hoarding goods and raising the price of food in the distant port, intending to starve the citizens and cause chaos. The situation that day is still unforgettable.”

” We have to stabilize the grain price and then seek justice. However, fate is unpredictable, and we can’t fathom it. The ruler of the Broken Islands is unwilling to accept defeat, so he tried to release the terrifying beasts that are sleeping at the bottom of the sea. He doesn’t hesitate to use the innocent people as bait to protect his own wealth.”

“Thus, the next step was taken.”

” Not only to punish evil, but also to save the innocent.”

” At first, it was to rescue our navy soldiers trapped in the Broken Islands. Later, it was to save the innocent lives of the Broken Islands that were lost to the claws of demonic beasts. We did accomplish such a feat. In two days and one night, we rescued tens of thousands of innocent people who had nothing to do with us and brought them back to the Far Harbor. Such a feat will shock the continent, be recorded in history and legends, be sung by poets forever, and be praised by the gods.”

“So today, we are cheering and celebrating our victory.”

Kant paused for a moment.” Just now,” he said softly,” I heard cheers that were like a tidal wave. They crossed the distant mountains and brought along the sound of the wind. They came whistling over…” I can hear everyone cheering my name.”

” What I want to tell everyone is that such behavior is not completely appropriate.”

Everyone in the conference room was stunned. Even the living beings who were listening attentively revealed puzzled expressions, regardless of whether they were elves or humans, regardless of where they came from.

Why was it inappropriate to cheer for His Highness Kant, who had created this miraculous victory?

Kant was silent for a moment.” In this magnificent, world-shaking rescue mission,” he said slowly,” did I make a great contribution?” Indeed, I don’t object to it, because that would be equivalent to hypocrisy.”

” I was the one who proposed and strongly advocated for the evacuation. Otherwise, this operation would not have happened, and there would not have been any survivors on the Broken Islands.”

” I was the one who coordinated Goethe, the elves, the council, the empire, and even the dragon kingdoms to gather resources and send people to support them. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be sufficient supplies for the evacuation operation.”

” I was the one who proposed the Star Bridge Plan and used large airliners and transport planes to carry out air rescue and evacuation. Otherwise, no survivors would have returned safely when the sea transportation was blocked.

” I was the one who attacked the sea monsters with advanced weapons, alchemical weapons, and large bombs. I was the one who coordinated the various departments and maintained the operation of the rescue system. I was the one who investigated the mastermind behind the scenes and the mystery of the source of the exotic beasts. I was also the one who destroyed the threat of the distant port with forbidden spells and protected the safety of the voyage.

” This is what I’ve accomplished. The achievements I’ve made are important, great, and indispensable. I accept it calmly and calmly, and enjoy the reputation, support, and praise that I’ve received. However, there’s one thing that needs to be pointed out. In this operation, I’m indispensable, but not omnipotent.”

“This magnificent undertaking, this great rescue, is not something that I can shoulder alone.”

Hearing Kant’s calm words, some people were confused, while others were deep in thought.

” Those who assisted me, followed me, stood by my side, completed this great deed and epic operation with me, and deserve to be cheered and praised with me are you.”

The Earthling’s voice was calm and powerful, like a bolt of lightning streaking across the sky.

” Who heeded the call of Distant Harbor, stepped forward, and used two days and one night to build a camp outside the city and shelter the refugees from the wind and rain?”

” It’s you, every single one of the builders who sweated and worked hard under the scorching sun.”

In the Crocodile Bar, Tex raised his head in confusion.

” Who joined the volunteers to receive the refugees from the Broken Islands and appease their frightened hearts so that they could live in peace and no longer be afraid and hesitant?”

“-it’s you, the volunteers who sweep, cook, pacify, and guide the people.”

Irina and her friends gathered together. After hearing this, the girls all had complicated expressions on their faces. For some reason, their eyes turned red.

” Who was it that traveled day and night to build a total of sixteen kilometers of temporary runways at the Broken Islands and Faraway Airport, providing a platform for the take-off and landing of transport planes?”

” It’s you, the architects and earth mages of the Far Harbor’s Association of architects, the municipal engineering corps, the Investigation Corps ‘logistics department, and the alliance fleet’s logistics team!”

The well-dressed spellcasters and architectural scholars listened to the broadcast in the clean and bright dining room. They looked at each other and suddenly laughed.

” Who was the one who persisted in fighting in the desperate situation of the Broken Islands and protected the civilians to escape?”

“It’s you, the Valentan Guards, the Distant Harbor Fleet, the Sunset Moon Fleet, the Empire Fleet, the Council Fleet, the Goethe Investigation Corps, the Dragon Agents…All brave warriors!”

Far Harbor was silent tonight. Everyone listened to His Highness Kant’s words. Those whose names were called unconsciously puffed up their chests, and a great sense of honor rose in their hearts.

Even the proud elves who were used to seeing big scenes were no exception.

Hong San and the other officers who planned the arrangements, Horus who was in charge of fire control, and the Spell Casters and Warriors of the Broken Islands who abandoned the darkness and turned to the light at the critical moment…Kant counted everyone’s achievements in detail.

These were all ‘you’.

” A total of two days and one night. Hundreds of flights have set up the space bridge.”

“A total of 2,374 combatants have returned to the Broken Islands.”

” A total of 16 kilometers of runways have been built. There are more than 15,000 tents and houses. Tens of thousands of people have been provided with food, clothing, and shelter. The entire city is providing enthusiastic support.”

“You, everyone, this is your achievement and contribution.”

” This great victory and supreme glory should be shared by me and you. Because in this great epic, you are not spectators cheering, nor do you have to stand in the audience and admire the glory of the hero. Because you are also part of this great story, because you are also the devotees of this great power and creation of this miracle. You are not dust, but your own heroes!”

“So, don’t just cheer for me! I deserve your respect and gratitude. I accept your praise and shouts just now, but next, I ask you to dedicate your cheers to yourselves and to the countless great heroes who have fought, fought, and sacrificed in their respective posts like you!”

“Cheer up, this is everyone’s moment! Cheers for himself! Cheers for others!”

The city in the distance outside the window was silent for a moment. At first, it was a probing shout. Then, the sound gathered into a tidal wave and swept across the entire city. It was the surging roar of every ordinary soul from the bottom of their hearts.

The expressions of some people in the meeting room changed.

However, Kant had won a great victory and had accumulated so much power. Who dared to say anything?

” Do they understand?” Marykith asked softly.

” They might not understand now,” Kant said calmly.” But I have to tell them now.”

Kant said something new when the waves of cheers subsided.

” This is what we do. A group of kind, upright, and brave souls unite to save strangers who have nothing to do with us.”

” Because of this, you have become heroes in your own lives, every single one of you because we treat others with kindness, generosity, and enthusiasm. We do not turn a blind eye to the suffering of the innocent. We are willing to act to alleviate the suffering of others because we have compassion and kindness. We are willing to take up arms to protect others from evil because we have integrity and justice.”

” That’s what we’re doing. Not just the people of Distant Lands, but also the Valentans, the Goethe, even the elves, the Empire, the Council, the dragons, and the people of Aurora.”

Everyone who was listening attentively had sparkling eyes.

There were even people from the Broken Islands and foreigners from all over the world.

Reporters from all over the world rushed over, their breathing rapid.

” I saw the warriors of the various races and countries put aside their differences in nationality and race to fight together. I also saw the civilians, spellcasters, and nobles devote themselves to the same cause. At this moment, our world is one because we originally lived under the same sky. We built our strong city with this and hoped that this would be a beautiful beginning, and even later…”

” Later on, if there were innocent creatures in this land or even in a foreign land under the same sky who were subjected to vicious and cruel torture, then we would also be like today, blurring our nationality, throwing away our prejudices, uniting our comrades from all countries and races under the same sky, and defeating evil with the anger of justice.”

” I hope that Distant Harbor will become such a city. I hope that we will become such a country. I hope that our deeds, spirit, and legends today will inspire the people of this world who are equally righteous and righteous. Even after a long time, many years, our spirit and legends will still be spread in this world.”

” And if we want to achieve this goal, we need me, and we need all of you, every single one of you.”

The meeting room was dead silent. Kant had already entered his own world.

“This is just the beginning. The work is not over yet. The volunteers of Distant Harbor, you can sing passionately tonight. Tomorrow will be tomorrow’s work. We will build a new city in Distant Harbor to accommodate our new compatriots from the Broken Islands. Tonight, they will be our guests. Tomorrow, they will join us. Countless job opportunities and positions are waiting for you. Countless rewards are also waiting for you.”

“Friends of the Broken Islands, this is not an order, but a suggestion and an invitation. The Broken Islands are no longer suitable for living, but Faraway Harbor can become your new home. I sincerely invite you. If you have no other plans, you can treat this place as your own home. Faraway Harbor will receive you like it did today and yesterday. A strong handshake and a warm smile. You already know what kind of place this is.”

Kant stood up and looked around. Everyone was looking at him.

” I am Kant.”

” I invite every kind, upright, and hardworking creature, regardless of nationality or race, not only from the Broken Islands, but also from the entire world, to settle down in the Far Harbor. I hereby issue a proposal.”

” Let us remember this day and remember it every year in the future. We will remember our righteous deeds, holy deeds, and great achievements today to ensure that we will remember the righteous deeds we have done today in the future. We will also remind everyone in this world who yearns for kindness and justice. We will also remind everyone in this world who is evil, sinister, and incurable, whether they are kings or gods, nobles or civilians…”

“We are here, we wait, we watch, we watch.”

The calm words were like the wind blowing from the deep sea, like the clouds floating from the sky, like the fog enveloping the distant mountains. They came quietly and did not disperse for a long time, lingering around this late night that was destined to be sleepless.

Kant hugged the core members of the meeting room and shook hands with every emissary.

Everyone’s hands were wet with sweat.

In the refugee camp, the voice of the municipal official came from the loudspeaker.” Everyone, there’s no need to be anxious. There will be specific rules and regulations for signing up to join Far Harbor tomorrow. Don’t be afraid. His Highness Kant will recruit every hardworking and kind person. So, there’s no need to make a ruckus!”

” You…” Professor Shirley glanced at her companion from the corner of her eyes.” You look like you’re about to spill.”

” What?” Lysalyn was stunned for a moment before her face turned red.” No!” I just… I just want to work for His Highness Kant! He really wanted to! I really want to!”

“Then let’s go and look for him tomorrow,”Shirley snorted and said calmly.

“This isn’t like you,” Lysarina said curiously.

“Remember to wear tighter clothes.” Professor Shirley looked at her disdainfully.

“Why do I have to wear that! Shirley, put it on yourself!”

“I don’t need it.”

“Why?”

Shirley gently brushed her soft hair. She really liked the shampoo called ” Head and shoulders “.” In that filthy place with all the materialistic desires on the Broken Islands, with our looks, we’ve never been coveted by those disgusting big shots. Do you know why?”

“We’re professors, of course we’re protected by the island’s rules,” Lysalyn replied.

“I’m not protected because I’m a professor. I’m protected because I’m qualified to be a professor.” Shirley said calmly,”The Island Master is a pure merchant. To him, it’s easy to find someone as beautiful as me. However, I’m the only one who’s as beautiful and intelligent as me. The reason why he blocked the eyes of many covetous people for me is because I can increase the overall power of the Flame Son Light Spear Array on the Broken Islands by 20%. This is the protection fee I paid to the Broken Islands.”

” Are you going to pay the 20% protection fee to His Highness Kant as well?” Lysalyn asked.

“Wrong.” Shirley said calmly,” It’s 75%.”

Imperial City.

The emissary had already sent Kant’s speech back to the Imperial House in real-time, regardless of the cost. The Emperor read the script on the table and was silent for a long time.” Send the order,” he said calmly.

Black shadows gathered, and the head of intelligence knelt on the ground. This terrifying giant laughed in his heart. He seemed to have guessed the emperor’s order. After all, this was one of the more interesting things to do recently.

It was said that several underground casinos had bets on when the First Prince could finish copying his homework.

Now it seemed like…Tsk tsk…

” Pass down my order. Kant’s speech tonight is strictly prohibited from being circulated. Anyone who prints or spreads it will be executed.”

“Yes!” The intelligence director’s heart skipped a beat.

Omniscient Tower.

The members of parliament had yet to recover from the shock of the night when the head of the Navy Department brought new news. The message from the survivors of Ilan Sur had been deciphered. They were asking, who killed the Destroyer? They want to ask for help!”

” Tell them that it’s us,” the Speaker said after a moment of silence.” We’ll save them!”

The Silver Moon Council.

” I’m not coming!” Delila had already hidden in her bedroom and turned a deaf ear to the knocking outside. She shouted,” I’m not coming!” He was nowhere to be seen! I was just talking nonsense! I regret it! You’re elves, have some shame!”

Her legs kicked wildly as she buried her red face in the blanket and rolled around on the bed.

In the sky, the Star Palace was in a mess. Apophis had just calmed down when the gods of the Star Palace flew over.” The Star Palace has entered the World Rift. We are counting our losses…” It’s very disastrous.”

“Where’s the Star Dome Bridge?” Apophis’s face was dark.

“It can’t be repaired in a short period of time, but we can still descend to the mortal world after paying a certain price…” A Star Palace God asked,” What should we do?”

“Who wants to go?” Apophis glanced at his companions.

Everyone present subconsciously took a step back.

Apotheosis Star snorted coldly.” This is an unprecedented situation. We have to figure out what is going on. But one thing is for sure. A power that is enough to threaten us has appeared in the mortal world. Therefore, send a distress signal to the Great Path and recall the forerunners!”

“This will take a long time,” said Phaethon, the God of the Star Palace. Are we just waiting?”

“Of course not.”

Apophis sneered.” Although we can’t go to the mortal world for the time being, we still have believers and followers there. Let the Mudbloods fight among themselves. It’s time to treat those believers better.”

” Let’s go.” He looked at a God of the Star Palace.” Prepare some of the technology recovered from the previous era and give it to them. Let’s make the mortal world more lively.”

“Yes, sir!”

The God-Destroying Star looked into the distant void. Within the sea of stars, his eyes flashed with confusion and uneasiness because an unexpected variable had happened.

Earth, America, White House.

“What the f * ck is going on! WTF!”Ah Chuan roared,”Who is it?!” What was going on? Was it Kant?

Hurry up! Give it to me! Get it clear!”

The special forces were urgently dispatched, and the air force and sea force advanced to the scene of the incident.

This was the most terrifying situation because a 9-megaton thermonium warhead had disappeared into thin air along with the huge monster.

But it wasn’t as if there was nothing left.

The illusion that formed the deep-sea behemoth came from Kant’s extraction of the Mist Illusion Divine Power extracted from the soul of the Star Palace God Lahma. During the long journey of the free nuclear bomb, under the corrosion of the Paragon Element and the bombardment of long-range attacks, a small part of the divine power was scattered into the sea and floated in an unknown direction.

If the fallen god of the Star Palace still had consciousness, he might have recalled a prophecy about himself from a long, long time ago.

He said that he would make a greater contribution with a great sacrifice.

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