Erii: A Journey Through the Heavens Begins with Frilian

Chapter 64 The Scramble

at the same time.

The City Lord's Hall.

The elderly Morgan sat high on the city lord's chair, with the core leaders of the Lighthouse standing side by side below the steps.

The team includes Captain Mark of the Wilderness Hunters, Charles, the leader of the Light and Shadow Society, Victor, the commander-in-chief of the city defense forces, Jingnan, the commander-in-chief of navigation, Dr. Carrie, the director of the Ecological Research Institute and medical department, Jessica, the director of the research department, Eun, the director of supplies, and the leadership of some other departments.

Mark reported the hunting operation in detail, with Erii being the main focus. When he recounted how she had eliminated several snake-dogs with just a human body and a knife, everyone present was astonished.

Even if you've never eaten pork, you've still seen pigs run. Even if most people have never been on the ground, they still have this basic understanding.

One knife, one person? A hint of unease flashed across Morgan's face, as if recalling some unpleasant memory, and his fingers unconsciously tightened their grip on the armrest.

"Captain Mark, I don't think you'd mind handing over the surface survivors to me, would you?" Dr. Carrie asked with her arms crossed and a smile.

"Excuse my bluntness, Dr. Carrie," Mark replied, "but I'm bothered by it."

Dr. Carrie shrugged regretfully. "The surface survivors are full of research value. Their bodies, having lived in the Mana ecosystem for a long time, must have undergone some kind of change. If we can study them thoroughly, perhaps—"

"Hmph, how many test subjects have died at your hands? Just for your meaningless research, how much of our resources and funding have you wasted!" Yuen, the supplies manager, said sarcastically.

"You're so stingy every day. Do you know how much my research would help the entire Lighthouse if it made a breakthrough?" Dr. Carrie retorted defiantly.

Victor coughed loudly. "If you want to make a scene, go outside."

Jing Nan asked, "Lord City Lord, I'd like to know why you allowed her to stay at the lighthouse? Wasn't that too hasty?"

"I'm more surprised that there are survivors on the surface. Didn't the city lord say that the only remaining humans on Earth are in the Lighthouse? Did the city lord already know about the survivors on the surface?" Mark said sternly, with a hint of questioning.

Morgan slowly shook his head and said earnestly, "The fact that a survivor has appeared on the surface is a thing of the past, and there's no point in discussing it further. The reason I'm keeping her around is precisely to increase our understanding of the surface."

Charles suddenly realized, "Does the city lord intend to use her as a breakthrough to obtain more information about the survivors on the ground? After all, there is a high possibility that there are organizations on the ground where survivors band together for mutual support."

As he spoke, he turned his head slightly to stare at Mark, a nonchalant smile on his face. "Captain Mark, you hunters have been roaming the surface for so many years, haven't you discovered anything? Or do you have some other motive? Otherwise, why would you suddenly bring a survivor back to the lighthouse?"

Mark glanced back at him calmly, stood ramrod straight, and ignored him.

"Hmph~" Charles curled his lips in disdain, putting on airs like a cult leader.

Ewan was suddenly startled. "Are those ground organizations plotting against us? They must be starving and freezing on the barren ground. A lighthouse floating in the sky is a hot commodity!"

"Enough already. Whether there's a survivor organization or not is another matter, so stop searching for enemies in the void." Jessica, who was in charge of the research and maintenance of mechs, firearms and other firearms, sneered, looking down on the panicked appearance of this grown man.

da~

Charles stepped forward and bowed in salute.

The chattering Eun immediately shut up, not daring to disturb the head of the association and the beloved son of the city lord.

"Your Excellency, I hereby request that Miss Erii be handed over to the Light and Shadow Society. I will properly teach her the rules of the Lighthouse," he said, feigning profundity.

Mark frowned. Giving Erii to the Light and Shadow Society? It would be better to have her work with Carrie on scientific research!

"I believe that the Lord of Light and Shadow can awaken her missing memories. Having grown up in a land of suffering, her heart must be scarred. The Lord of Light and Shadow will surely guide her on the path forward. The Light and Shadow Association is a warm and welcoming family. After joining, I'm sure Miss Erii will feel grateful to us and truly become a part of the Lighthouse!" Charles said in a serious tone, his face filled with piety and fervor for the Lord of Light and Shadow.

A cinematic experience, a warm and welcoming family?

Yes, the stun guns and electric forks at the law firm are indeed quite comforting.

Everyone was puzzled, not understanding what Charles was up to.

Judging from their determined stance, it's unlikely that our second-generation Tower Lord has any improper thoughts about the unknown survivors from the ground.

Most of them had seen Erii from afar and had to admit that even the most beautiful woman present, Kagami, was outmatched; Erii's beauty possessed a charm that transcended humanity.

Mark couldn't hold back any longer, fearing that the ever-favored Charles would get his way, so he quickly stepped forward, "Lord City Lord, Erii's skills are extraordinary. Joining the Wilderness Hunters is the wisest move. With her, the Wilderness Hunters will be even more formidable on the ground!"

"We'll talk about this later. Let's leave it at that. As for Erii's identity verification, we'll give her a special resident badge and grant her the same rights as upper-class citizens, but she'll be prohibited from entering the core area." Morgan waved his hand, showing signs of fatigue.

Deng Deng Deng!

Just as everyone was about to bow and leave, the sound of rapid footsteps came through the door.

"General Victor, something has happened!"

The newcomer was Hilda, an officer of the city's defense forces.

Just as the horrified and furious Sengge led the city defense forces to seal off the bloody scene, Erii and Erica had already arrived at the outer city area where the Dust People were active.

Although the Upper District is cleaner and more luxurious, the atmosphere there is too cold. In comparison, the smiles on the faces of the Dust People are more genuine.

After all, happiness amidst hardship cannot be faked.

During the day, almost all the Dust People work to earn contribution points, taking on all the dirty and tiring work at the Lighthouse.

The only ones who still have the opportunity to have fun are probably children.

Sure enough, three small figures are "flying" over from the container living area in the distance.

Well, the Tarzan cosplayer swinging high in the air and doing parkour on a narrow walkway without safety ropes was so thrilling that Erii was on the edge of her seat.

"Erica!" the boy in the lead shouted excitedly, wearing swimming goggles.

"Slow down," the second little boy said breathlessly.

"Sister Erica~" the little girl at the bottom of the class said softly, her face was the worst, like a sickly little thing.

"8925, 9027, 9033." Erica greeted them one by one, without showing any disdain like most of the upper class.

Erii already knew that the Dust People did not have names, but only numbers based on their birth order.

Newborns at Lighthouse are raised by the medical department. They have no idea who their parents are, nor do they know which child is their biological child. The parents don't even know who the other is.

Because the fertility ceremony is held in the Hall of Dawn, it is necessary to wear a very romantic gold mask.

Newborns undergo genetic testing immediately after birth.

The superior and inferior qualities of the genes are used to distinguish between the upper class and the lower class.

It can be said that one's life is determined at birth.

"Wow! She's the legendary survivor from the surface?" 8925 exclaimed, wide-eyed in surprise.

The other two children also curiously surrounded Erii.

The little girl, 9033, leaned closer and took two deep breaths, saying in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Sister, you smell so good!"

Erii was very satisfied, casting a look of relief, happiness, and approval upon her.

Because finally someone noticed the orange-scented children's perfume she was wearing!

She pulled out three lollipops, making the three little ones overjoyed.

Turning his head, he saw Erica staring at him longingly. Embarrassed, he scratched the back of his head. "Hehe~ I want one too."