People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Ulpian stopped and walked up to Ernst. Gladys finally managed to step down a step.

It must be said that although the awkward joke made Ernst blush, it did ease the tense atmosphere that had just been brewing.

At least, Ulpian and Goredia breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The former realized that Ernst was different from Carmen. Carmen's threat was no threat to him at all. Even if he did take action himself, in the brief confrontation, it could be seen that Ulpian had the upper hand.

But Ernst, even without making a move, had already deterred Goredia from acting rashly. Moreover, his assertive attitude just now was enough to make Ulpian look at him in a different light.

That's how Agor is; they respect the strong and pity the weak. Only the strong are qualified to speak with them, while the weak are only fit to cooperate with their actions.

In their view, the land is always the weaker side.

Ernst dared to threaten them, even if it was just bluffing; that audacity was remarkable. If he had any real backing, that would be even more impressive.

Ulpian was willing to listen to him.

Grace also took this opportunity to formally introduce herself to Ernst:

"This is Ulbian, the governor of the Agor Institute of Technology, the first hunter in the Deepsea Hunter Project, and also Skadi's captain."

Ernst remembered Skadi mentioning that he belonged to the third team, so the man in front of him was the third team captain?

Why isn't the first hunter a team leader?

Perhaps sensing Ernst's confusion, or perhaps wanting to show some sincerity, this time, Greta took the initiative to explain:

"The Deep Sea Hunters are divided into four teams, and the four teams have different functions."

"The first team is mostly responsible for scouting and clearing out the miscellaneous soldiers, my second team is responsible for the raid, Urbian's third team is responsible for the assault, and the fourth team is responsible for support and rearguard action."

ADC, Assassin, Warrior, Tank, and Support.

Ernst nodded; that made it much easier to understand.

Then Ernst asked the first question:

How long have you been on land?

"I have enough time to understand you."

Ulpian replied.

His words were really unpleasant, and he was still arrogant and boastful.

Even Ernst himself wouldn't dare say he understood the land.

However, he didn't correct or mock Ulbian's statement. The arrogance of the Agorians was ingrained in their bones, and Ernst had given up hope of correcting it in a conversation.

Instead of arguing with him about this, it's better to get straight to the point, exchange all the information you need, and then let him go do what he needs to do so he won't get in your way.

After the threat he'd just received, Ernst didn't think Ulpian would choose to follow him like Greta and the others. A certain aura is a mysterious thing, yet it certainly exists. Ernst felt that this person naturally possessed a lone wolf's aura.

"Do you have a way to contact Agor?"

Ernst asked.

Ulpian glanced at Ernst with a hint of doubt, then at Goredia, and then nodded.

"can."

"you can?"

Grace's voice came out even faster than Ernst's; she quickly asked.

Ulpian didn't repeat himself; he wouldn't say the same thing twice. He simply nodded.

Unlike Greta, Skadi, and Laurentina, Ulpian has always been able to contact Agor.

He even knew where to find Agor's underwater city. After all, his sense of direction had always been excellent.

He simply didn't want to go back. Going back would only expose him to the watchful eyes of those traitors lurking in the shadows, restrict his movements, and make him vulnerable to their control!

However, the moment this thought crossed his mind, Ernst, as if reading his mind, asked:

"You haven't gone back because you're worried about traitors among your ranks?"

Ulbian did not answer, but a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes as he looked at Ernst.

Ernst was pleased with his reaction.

Ernst was unaware that there were traitors among the Agor leadership; he was merely guessing.

But this wasn't hard to guess. There were still quite a few Deepsea Cultists lurking within the Inquisition. Agor was right in the Deepsea Cult's stronghold. It would be unreasonable if they didn't have some Deepsea Cultists among them.

Moreover, to be honest, based on the impression Ernst has had of the Agorians so far, he feels that there are not just one or two traitors in the upper echelons of Agor, nor even ten or twenty, but rather a number that needs to be counted proportionally.

They are too arrogant; such people especially endorse the Deep Sea Cult's theory of "evolution."

Ernst decided not to speculate on the topic any further and changed his tune.

"I know more than you think."

"Prehistoric civilizations left behind a great deal of heritage in the ocean, but also a great deal on land."

He glanced at Gretia and Ulpian, who had become serious, and knew that this topic had truly captured their attention.

The ancient civilization is the foundation of Agor's growth and expansion, which has allowed them to far surpass others on the land of Terra. It is the basis of their civilization.

If Agor had taken over the prehistoric civilization at the start, especially the legacy of the complete plan of the [Deep Blue Tree], his current situation might not be much better than that of the mainland.

The foundation of the land is actually no worse than that of Agor. Of the four survival plans, three are on the land, and each one is a complete inheritance, which is enough to change the earth. If you understand and apply it, you can directly ascend to the next level. But that's where the problem lies.

There are many but few truly outstanding ones. The land base is not large enough to accommodate three heritage sites, resulting in the current situation where each heritage site occupies a piece of land, and no one can do anything about the others.

The legacy of the [Preserver] project remained in Columbia, resulting in a president who took control of a country. However, it was too late; the best opportunity for conquest had been missed, forcing them to find another path: large-scale reclaiming of the wasteland. [Heaven's Fulcrum] lies buried beneath Laterano. The Sarkaz, "blessed," are actually the unwelcome Sarkaz. Having finally achieved a peaceful life, they inherently lack the desire to expand the influence of [Heaven's Fulcrum]. [Originium], on the other hand, thrives, appearing everywhere and becoming the underlying logic of Terra's society. However, as infected individuals "blessed" by Originium, they inexplicably became part of the entire sewer system of Terra.

In other worlds, this "setting" of sacrificing a certain amount of lifespan in exchange for greater power would not be considered a "disease" at all, but would more likely be seen as a "price" for obtaining power from gods.

It can only be said that the Terrans are amazing; they managed to suppress the progress of the most likely Originium crisis by using the most basic form of Oripathy discrimination.

What Ernst didn't know was that, not only that, a certain Sarkaz pink-haired demon king who didn't want to reveal his name even pulled off a decompression Originium operation, which directly angered a certain prophet who was having a blast playing strategy games, so much so that he went back to lie on his bed!

Precys also became interested in researching the immortality of his own soul, hoping to give the Doctor's memories a buff as well.

Of course, there's no need to mention these things to Ulpian and Goredia.

Ernst only needs to put a few things on the table, and that will do.

"The Preservator Project, the Originium Project, and the Heaven's Pivot Project."

"I suppose that since Agor claims to be the eldest son of the prehistoric civilization, you two must have heard of these three plans, right?"

Ulpian and Gretia exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Know."

"Project Preservator is led by Trevor Friston; Project Originium is led by Precyth; Project Heaven's Pivot is led by Ed."

Ulbian paused, staring at Ernst with some doubt, before continuing after a long while.

"Also, the [Deep Blue Tree] project is being led by Luo."

As high-ranking governors in Agor, they were indeed aware of the four survival plans of the previous civilization. However, they only knew the code names and key figures in charge of the plans; they knew nothing about the specifics, the number of people involved, where they were carried out, or the outcomes.

But he didn't know why, of all the plans Ernst mentioned, only the [Deep Blue Tree] was excluded by him?

Ernst smiled slightly:

"Because the [Deep Blue Tree] project is the truth about the Sea Child you are facing."

Goredia's eyes widened suddenly, while Ulpian's eyes narrowed.

The two people's reactions were not exactly the same, but the shock they both showed was not hard to discern.

This is normal. Agor considers himself the eldest son of the ancient civilization and bears the responsibility of leading the weak civilization to fight against the Haisi. They have always claimed to be "maintaining the survival of civilization" and "defending the dignity of civilization". But now, Ernst tells them that what you have been fighting against all along is none other than your father!

Eldest son, my foot! Unfilial son! Look at what you've protected! ☆"

Some small fry are just making a fuss and exaggerating. When faced with truly pre-civilized creations, they're still driven away in fear and trembling.

For Agor, this is a truth that could directly impact the very foundation of their nation-building—the reverence for ancient civilizations within Agor is not something that developed overnight; it has been cultivated over many years, generation after generation!

They, including Gretia, all believed that they bore a responsibility to protect the planet on behalf of their "father" and fight against unknown disasters!

But what about now? The disaster is actually the father himself? So, will they resist or not? Do their previous propaganda still hold any weight?

This is like you being a general who has been taught patriotism and loyalty to the emperor since childhood. You are ordered to guard an important pass, and for decades you have vowed to resist foreign invasion and protect the emperor's safety. Then one day, Zhu Qizhen, the God of War of Tumu Fortress, stands outside the gate, with 100,000 Oirat troops behind him.

Do you want to open this door or not?

What about the set of ideas you learned from childhood, the set of values ​​you were instilled with, and the mission you believed in?

The collapse of values ​​and beliefs has had an impact on the country of Agor that is probably ten, a hundred, or even ten thousand times more severe than any riots instigated by the Deep Sea Church!

Goredia didn't even dare to imagine how the governors of this region would react if they heard the news.

Should we block the news, or open the door and face the enemy?

What would her mother do?

Goredia couldn't understand it; she had never truly understood her mother.

Ulpian clearly noticed the several changes in Gladys's expression. He raised his hand and patted Gladys's shoulder, signaling her to calm down, then looked at Ernst and asked solemnly and questioningly:

"Mr. Ernst Shivaish".

"How did you obtain this information? This is not a joke; can you guarantee its authenticity one hundred percent?"

Si Ernst chuckled softly.

Since he transmigrated, he had never been so confident!

"I can!"

"The source of the intelligence is very simple."

"Pricys, Ed, Trevor Friston, and Lo from the [Deep Blue Tree] project."

Ernst recited all their names, then patted his chest.

"I used to chat and laugh with them!"

Chapter 755 Goredia: How about I introduce you to my mother?

S. Ernst was not being modest.

Whether it was the Preservator or Precyth, Ernst was indeed chatting and laughing with them. As for Lo and Ed, Ernst had no recollection of the two, but since he had been considered a sworn brother of the Doctor and Precyth in the past, he figured he knew them.

U, tell me, does talking about it in a past life count as talking about it?

Anyway, both the Preservator and Precyth have already decided, so Ernst is "consistent"!

Whether Ulpian believes it or not is irrelevant to Ernst. As long as Ernst has stated his opinion, Ulpian will have to consider it when pondering the issue of [Hai Si].

However, Ernst was not worried that Ulpian would be too frightened as a result.

He glanced at Talulah beside him; he was worried about the child.

Talulah is a genuine Terran citizen, though her status is not low: a descendant of the Victoria Atrias Red Dragon, the rightful heir to the throne, the daughter of the Yan Kingdom's princess, the niece of the Lungmen Governor, the adopted daughter of the Duke of Ursus, and a former leader of the Reunion Movement. In other places, just listing such a string of identities would make people exclaim, "I can't fit all of you here!" But ultimately, even if all these identities were combined, they would not compare to the title of "pre-civilization".

This is the difference in quality, a difference that even the mighty Terra cannot achieve through quantitative change alone.

The Agorians, merely bearing the self-proclaimed identity of "the eldest son of the prehistoric civilization"—a claim unknown to any previous civilization—dared to hold their heads high, let alone Ernst, the real deal.

He was genuinely worried that Talulah would develop some "bad thoughts" or simply be frightened by this.

But clearly, he was worrying a bit too much.

Talulah's expression was calm. When Ernst turned to look at her, she even nodded to him and gave him a firm look.

His gaze was so determined, it was as if he wanted to join the Party.

No, girl, did you understand what I just said?

Skadi understood, so you should understand too, right?

Talulah did understand.

But she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

You can question whether Sister Ta's methods are ineffective, you can question whether Sister Ta's abilities are lacking, but you cannot question whether Sister Ta's ideological awareness is lacking!

This guy, under Black Serpent's instigation, hasn't changed his stubborn temper for over a decade. He even got Oripathy from inserting Originium into his hand, but still went to the snowfields to fight a guerrilla war! Even Patriot Bozokasti has certified him as a "thought leader"!

For her, what does it matter if it's a pre-civilization or not? Terra only has one civilization now, and everything Ernst has done is for the sake of Terra's civilization. He chatted with that guy, Pro... or whatever, so what?

She had also chatted with the Black Serpent, but she hadn't told her guerrilla comrades or Ernst. Ernst didn't think it was a crime, and Talulah didn't think chatting with those people was a big deal.