Otherworld Girl Development Guide

Ellie's eyes were slightly red. She had just used her orbal communication to call Krobel and let her grandfather know she was safe.

"...It's alright, it's right here at the port anyway, and I'd like to take a look around anyway."

The coastal cities of the Kingdom of Bel are quite developed, with the application of orbal technology visible everywhere. Although some things are still very primitive, they are already moving towards the Third Industrial Revolution.

“Zhou Mingrui…” Ellie stirred the juice in her glass with a spoon and said softly, “...I have to go. Krobel’s condition is not good, and I am very worried about Grandpa.”

Zhou Mingrui paused for a moment: "When are you leaving?"

"After arriving in the royal capital, Gran, I will take a regular ship back to Clober..."

"It's alright. After visiting the Kingdom of Bel, I'll go to Crobel for an inspection."

“That’s right, then you’d better hurry up and come to Krobelk!” Ellie quickly composed herself and said with a slightly mischievous tone.

"What happened at Klopp?"

“I’m not quite sure either.” Ellie shook her head. Her original plan was to go to Krobel with Zhou Mingrui, but plans never go as expected. After speaking with her grandfather, her keen senses immediately told her something was wrong…

Zhou Mingrui thought for a moment, then said to Ellie, "Wait for me," and went to the newsstand on the street to buy a newspaper.

In fact, Zhou Mingrui was somewhat surprised to find newspapers here, but upon reflection, it was quite normal. Newspapers are an inevitable product of the normal development of civilization. Their existence signifies that they have a platform for public opinion guidance and communication, and people's desire for knowledge will reach new heights.

He handed the newspaper to Ellie, gesturing for her to read it aloud, since Zhou Mingrui couldn't understand the language.

Zhou Mingrui quickly pieced together what had happened at Krober's place from some fragmented information.

The members of parliament and the speaker wanted to pass a decree that would allow Krobel to recognize both the Rebonian Empire and the Republic of Calva as its suzerain states.

Low emotional intelligence: I want to remain neutral!

High EQ: You are all my dads!

???

What an incredible feat!

Just what I feared has come true. Are all the councilors in Krober's office secretly brilliant and talented? If they really want to express their opinions, they should at least find a powerful force to align themselves with!

Chapter 30 The Girl Who Hitchhiked

If the Krober Council continues to play this game, we'll be attacked by both sides simultaneously... Let's get rid of this fence-sitter first, then we can discuss fighting!

Zhou Mingrui felt sorry for Mayor Krobel, surrounded by a bunch of incompetent teammates with ulterior motives.

"Don't worry, I believe the mayor will not support such a ridiculous law."

Based on my interactions with Ellie over this period of time, she seems to have a very positive outlook on life, so her family elders are unlikely to be any different.

“Yes.” Ellie nodded seriously. Her most respected grandfather would never do such a thing.

Zhou Mingrui glanced down at his watch; there was still an hour before the Dayu ship was scheduled to depart.

"Alright, we should go back now."

When the group returned to the Dayu, dockworkers were unloading supplies such as fresh water and food onto the ship.

After unloading the supplies, Lao Fugen signed the list and explained the situation to the captain of the Dayu.

However, something unexpected happened. Led by officials from the Kingdom of Bel, a short-haired woman carrying a suitcase came up.

"What is this?" The captain of the Dayu looked at the middle-aged official.

"Ahem... because the latest batch of regular ships departed yesterday, and the next batch is in three days, which won't be in time for the Queen's birthday..."

In short, due to time constraints, the middle-aged official hoped that the Dayu ship could deliver the girl dressed as a student to the royal capital, Gran.

The captain didn't refuse this convenient request. After all, it was just a matter of giving one more person along the way. Besides, the other party had provided free supplies, so the Dayu should reciprocate.

"Miss, please come with me."

The girl, carrying a suitcase, followed the sailor onto the ship. After boarding, the sailor gestured for the girl to wait there before turning to leave.

Standing on the deck of the Dayu, the girl couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly; the ship was truly beautiful.

"Chirp~"

A strange cry came from the sky, and a white shadow descended like lightning, finally landing on the girl's shoulder. It was a small white bird.

Is it your pet?

The girl looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man in a white military uniform walking towards her.

"it's beautiful..."

The girl stroked the bird's feathers and said somewhat reservedly, "Hmm, her name is Chuli, and she's my friend."

"Hello, I am Zhou Mingrui. I will be in charge of your arrangements on the Dayu ship from now on."

"Hello, my name is Corliss Shireen. Thank you for your help."

Zhou Mingrui smiled; the other person gave her the feeling of a girl next door.

"This way, please. Your room is over here."

"Thank you."

Corliss followed after them, carrying her suitcase.

As the ship's horn sounded, the Dayu slowly departed from the port. Many port workers stopped what they were doing and watched as the beautiful ship slowly left the port without any external assistance, showcasing the crew's superb skills.

"Oh no! This is trouble..."

Just then, a woman in military uniform rushed out from the crowd at the port, watching the Dayu ship slowly sail away with resentment.

Meanwhile, several people dressed as workers were whispering among themselves, but most of their attention was focused on the Dayu ship.

Ten minutes later, news of the Abyss Sea forces leaving the Gulf of Ari spread rapidly, both openly and covertly.

............

The Dayu ship sailed upstream along the canal, occasionally passing by other ships from the kingdom, all of which were amazed by the beautiful ship.

"Ok?"

Zhou Mingrui walked onto the deck, ready to get some fresh air, and found Corliss standing on the bow, lost in thought, looking a little conflicted... He wasn't a spiritual mentor, and besides, it's normal for young people to get stuck on something!

After confirming that the girl had no suicidal tendencies, Zhou Mingrui listlessly looked at the scenery along the canal bank.

Giant windmills slowly rotated, and farmers were busy in the fields. There was a unique rustic charm and warmth to the countryside. The environment here was much better than at the Xirang base.

Quiet and peaceful... It seems the kingdom's leadership is doing a good job.

But it also shows that the kingdom's current industrial capacity is too poor. There is no heavy industry to be seen on the shore. It is a waste to leave such a wide canal unused. Just look at the several deltas of the rabbit and you will know how great the advantage of shipping is.

Whether using magic or electricity, industrial capacity represents a country's potential. Just look at India; they're always bragging about this and that, but their industry is a mess... They can build an airplane and it's already obsolete, and it takes them over ten years to build an aircraft carrier...

The final conclusion is that if you can't make it yourself, you can just buy it! India has always been great at DIY!

As he was thinking... Zhou Mingrui suddenly paused. Something wasn't right. Wasn't he supposed to be making money while lying down? How come he was starting to gravitate towards the Jinju Group and gradually becoming like a chrysanthemum? He would look at industrial and manufacturing capabilities first and foremost when he saw something.

"Zhou Mingrui, what are you doing?"

Ellie walked to Zhou Mingrui's side. A breeze blew by, and her long silver hair occasionally brushed against his face, making him feel itchy.

"While enjoying the scenery, I also took a look at the industrial distribution of the Bel Kingdom..."

According to the newspaper reports, although both the Kingdom and the Empire have exercised restraint and refrained from arbitrarily distributing rice over the past six months, the Empire has already increased its military deployments on the border. This puts considerable pressure on the Kingdom of Bel.

"...I must say, the Kingdom of Bel is a truly peaceful place, but I wonder how long such peaceful days can last."

The voice reached Corliss's ears, who was lost in thought, causing her unfocused eyes to flicker and her to tremble slightly. When she heard about the conflict on the border between the Empire and the Kingdom, she gripped the armrests tightly, her knuckles turning white and bloodless from the force.

"I wonder if the Kingdom of Bel has any contingency plans in the event of a real conflict or even war..."

What is the emergency response plan?

Ellie asked with some curiosity, while Corliss, who was in the distance, pretended to be nonchalant but also pricked up her ears.

"Of course, it's a plan prepared in advance, specifically to deal with all sorts of unexpected situations, to avoid being caught off guard..."

Ellie nodded as if she understood, a thoughtful glint in her gray eyes. This contingency plan should also be applicable to Krobel.

"Uh... hello, Mr. Zhou Mingrui..."

A timid voice came from behind him. Zhou Mingrui turned his head and saw Corliss standing not far away, her eyes somewhat evasive.

"Um... well... I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation. May I ask how this emergency plan should be developed?"

Chapter 31 I despise robbery the most

How to customize an emergency plan... Zhou Mingrui thought for a moment and explained:

"...For example, when a major disaster or war occurs in a country, how should the national economy be mobilized? How should the country's industry be mobilized? How should the country's finance, transportation, ports, docks, and airships be mobilized? What controls should the country implement after a major disaster...?"

What Zhou Mingrui said made Ellie and Corliss's eyes widen. These were questions they had never considered before... They were often surprisingly slow to react when disasters occurred.

"...In dealing with war, what should be considered first, and what should be considered later? What about strategic issues, operational issues, tactical issues, and specific technical issues...?"

"...That's about it. To be more specific...we need professionals from all walks of life to come together to discuss it."

"Of course, even with contingency plans, a corresponding organizational structure is needed to ensure their effective execution..."

"Thank you!"

Corliss quickly expressed her gratitude, saying that this kind of knowledge is not something you can hear just anywhere.

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The sun sets below the horizon, and the curtain slowly rises over the night, revealing itself on a deep blue stage.

Time: 23:47

"First Mate, something's up!"

The radar officer on duty frowned as he watched the three slowly approaching bright spots on the radar. The other party's behavior was strange; it seemed like a spy trying to infiltrate the area!

The first mate strode up behind the radar officer, stared at the radar screen for a few seconds, and asked seriously, "How long have you been following us?"

"These three targets appeared half an hour ago, following closely behind the Dayu, and now they've suddenly moved closer..."

"Keep tracking... wake up the captain and political commissar immediately."

"learn..."