After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

There are no shops in the ruined city; all goods are transported by freight elevators from the industrial zone and then distributed uniformly.

Therefore, people in the ruined city do not need to look for work; they usually inherit their fathers' jobs.

Although this description might not be quite appropriate...

However, the residents of the ruined city didn't really feel much pressure.

There are plenty of houses available, so there's no need to worry about not being able to pay the bills. Food and safety are also not a concern. Because of their poor abilities, these ordinary people don't even have to serve in the military; they only need to perform regular labor.

……

Looking at this scene, Lonnies couldn't help but feel a little emotional:

“I somewhat understand why the Eight-Tailed Fox said that the original intention of the post-apocalyptic independent kingdom was good.”

"A society that divides classes based on power has its own objective rationality. After all, the strong are also protecting the weak from being plundered by other strong people, so it is only natural for them to collect some protection fees."

"Um……"

"The elevator is here, let's go down now."

……

Supporting Elusia, Lonnies also entered the elevator. Following the passage downwards, the two arrived at the industrial area of ​​the ruined city.

This is the heart of the ruined city, and also its original starting point.

……

But as soon as Lonnie stepped out of the elevator, she was stunned.

"Th-what is that?!"

……

Because this is an incredibly vast underground space.

This place must be located inside the foundation of the ruined city. There are no lights, but the lava makes the space shine brightly... Light blue ice lava flows in from one side of the pipe and then slowly flows out from the other side.

Standing in the center of the space was a huge machine, like a massive factory covered with metal spirals, with all sorts of scaffolding on it, and many workers constantly moving around, trying to fix something.

……

Seeing Lonnies' shocked expression, Elusia cast a curious glance at her.

"Oh? Lonnies, haven't you seen this place before?"

"How could I have seen this place before!"

"Hmm, it seems that the silly little maid died very young~ This machine is actually a product of the previous era, also known as the garbage disposal center."

"Take this garbage disposal center!"

"Yes, in the era you lived in, wasn't the world's population nearing saturation? There were already over 10 billion people. This huge population brought with it a huge amount of waste, and most of the waste was simply compressed and buried on-site."

"..."

"This underground cavity was once the world's largest landfill. And this machine is the culmination of human technology—a waste recycling device."

"Huh? Elusia means... the entire underground cavern was built up from human garbage from the past?"

"Not entirely, but at least this place is. This garbage disposal unit, combined with the power of the Cold Abyss, was the core that supported the development of the independent kingdom in the post-apocalyptic world."

"!"

"So, based on this reasoning, the earliest founders of the post-apocalyptic independent kingdom were probably descendants of garbage collectors, right?"

Having learned this knowledge, Lonnie was speechless with amazement.

In fact, if each person produces 1.2 kilograms of garbage per day, then the world produces 1000 million tons of garbage per day... and this does not include industrial and construction waste. For example, when Lonnies was still alive, the world produced 5 million tons of garbage per year.

If human waste continues to accumulate...

……

"A city in ruins, yet it has such a history..."

"Hmph, so the city of ruins didn't become a city of ruins because it was abandoned, but because it was a ruin from the beginning... Alright, now we're going to the exile zone, let's not keep Princess Cecilu waiting too long."

"Princess Serhiru?"

"Of course, I know you're too stupid to protect me. So I've told Princess Cecilu to go and wait over there."

……

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What kind of place is the exile zone?

If you were to ask the original inhabitants of the ruined city this question, they would surely shudder and kneel down in utter begging for mercy.

The exile zone is the most terrifying place in the entire city, and even Hoffa, the king of the ruined city, finds it a major headache.

In the past, the post-apocalyptic independent kingdom had many powerful individuals. These individuals had all undergone genetic modification and possessed strength at the 6th or 7th tier, making them comparable to the Blessed Ones of Rainbow Abyss.

but……

Why are the only usable generals left in the ruined city now only Silent Leaf, Minotaur, and the treacherous Mortak?

Because those powerful individuals either died of old age or, over time, completely went mad.

Ordinary madmen are already terrifying, let alone powerful madmen?

They will destroy the world and slaughter the innocent.

Therefore, Hoffa had no choice but to set up a penal colony and throw all the insane people there... and if anyone committed a serious crime, they would also be thrown there.

Over the years, the exile zone became the most terrifying place in the city.

Chapter 58 The name of the eight-tailed fox

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At the entrance to the exile zone, Lonnies and Elusia met Cecilu.

The silver-haired princess stood there gracefully, her long, silvery-white hair cascading down her waist, and behind her was a metal door even more sturdy than the vault door.

"Captain Elusia, good evening."

"Cersei, good evening... How's the exploration of the exile zone going?"

"Yes, the initial exploration is complete. A path leading underground has been confirmed, but... the exile area used to have many lights, but now, most of them have been destroyed."

"Oh?"

"Although we can use light to illuminate the area, most of the monsters in the exile zone are very sensitive to light! If we are too conspicuous, we may be surrounded and attacked."

If Elusia were still healthy, being besieged would naturally be no big deal.

As long as Lonnies provides magic, no matter how terrifying the abyss is, it will feel like home ground for the girls, and they won't have to worry about running out of magic.

but now……

"I understand. Cecily, go and call Candel, the Eight-Tailed Fox, and Silent Leaf over."

Should we call them all?

"Hmm, I'm going to hold a competition. Whoever performs best among the three of them will be the first to go to the Cold Abyss Temple for certification, okay?"

Lonnies gained a new understanding of Elusia's cunning and ruthlessness.

Despite her current extreme weakness, her ability to control people is incredibly sharp, bordering on the devilish.

but……

"W-Why do we have to compete for this position?! Didn't we agree that I would be the one to receive the power as soon as we arrived at the Cold Abyss?!"

The eight-tailed fox jumped up anxiously, but Elusia coldly snorted and said, "If you had made any outstanding contributions, that would be one thing. But you've been holed up on the ship all day, just loafing around and waiting to die."

"I haven't been wasting my life! I've been trying to clean the windows with my tail every day. And while everyone else is out fighting, I've been dutifully guarding the ship, without the slightest intention of betraying them."

"Is that wiping the window? You're just itching for a kick! And no more nonsense, or I'll put you in the exile zone."

"Waaaah... You broke your promise, you big demon king, you big bad guy."

The eight-tailed fox sobbed slightly, but didn't seem overly sorrowful. It was clear she was also preparing to put on a show.

And Candel? She glanced at Princess Cecilu, about to say, "I have no interest in the Abyss, only in my sister. If I win, could I have Princess Cecilu as a reward for a day? Even just an hour would be fine!"

But Elusia seemed to know what she was going to say, and glared fiercely at Candel:

"Kandel, you must also really want to obtain the power of the Frost Abyss, right?"

"Huh? Ahh! Yes, yes... I also want to obtain the power of the Frost Abyss, you eight-tailed white fox! Don't think you're so great just because you have big breasts! You wasteful thing!!"

"Oh? How dare you say I'm wasting fabric? Sour grapes! What a pathetic little girl, acting like a boy!"

"Who are you calling a boy?!"

"I'm talking to you, so what?"

"Damn it, I must defeat you, I must humiliate you severely."

Being mocked by the eight-tailed fox like this, Candel's competitive spirit has truly been ignited.

However, Ji Zhiye remained silent the entire time, her eyes looking as if they had been ruined, dull and lifeless.

After the two finished arguing, she turned to Elusia and asked, "I don't want the power of the Frost Abyss. If I win, can I give the Frost Abyss to Lord Hoffa?"

"You know it's impossible. Hoffa has been coveting the power of the Cold Abyss. There's no way he could possibly obtain the Cold Abyss's inheritance."

"..."

"On the contrary, you still have a chance. Only through great destruction can great things be built. You have just experienced the most important turning point in your life, and perhaps Han Yuan will choose you."

Elusia crossed her arms, her crimson gaze seemingly piercing through the disguise of the Silent Leaf, reaching straight into her heart.

however……