People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

People are always skeptical of things they haven't seen before, especially someone like Talulah, who doesn't have much affection for "gods" and even has some resistance to them.

After all, the immortal black serpent, to some extent, is a very famous god in Ursus.

But now, her opinion has changed, it really has changed.

It seems there are good gods in the world after all! Sherag and Iberia are so far apart; in that situation, if it were the Black Serpent, he wouldn't even have survived, let alone escape with his men. But Yeragand was willing to appear from so far away to help Ernst resolve this crisis! That was enough to surprise her!

For the Iberians, their surprise was mixed with envy.

Yes, I'm very envious!

If Iberia had a god like Jeragand in charge, perhaps the Great Tranquility wouldn't have mattered at all!

Carmen knew that the Great Quiet was still incredibly powerful. This tsunami, while massive, was ultimately aimed at a single ship. Compared to the Great Quiet that had destroyed the entire coastline, the difference was immense, practically worlds apart!

But that doesn't stop him from thinking that way.

Why not think of someone else? Iberia also has a state religion, doesn't it? The Lateran god doesn't govern, but they can convert to another religion!

Piety is all nonsense. At his age and in his position, all he cares about is how Iberia is doing. As long as Iberia is well, he'd be willing to convert to another faith, or even immediately become a saint of Jeragund!

However, it wasn't easy to say these words, especially with Alfonso present. Carmen might not care about faith, but Alfonso was, after all, a member of the old Iberian Plain Golden Banner. If he spoke rashly and Alfonso retorted, "The laws of our ancestors cannot be changed!" it would be extremely embarrassing.

Okay, let's talk about it when we get back!

The deep-sea hunters are the calmest of all.

Ulpian and Goredia had both heard of "giant beasts," but only in the ancient texts left by prehistoric civilizations; neither of them had ever actually seen these enormous creatures.

The ocean is special; its area is several times that of the Terran landmass, but giant beasts are generally not born in the ocean, and even those that are born in the ocean mostly choose to leave it.

They feared the sea.

[Sami] once said that giant beasts generally have a sense of territory. A mature giant beast is often unwilling to share its territory with other giant beasts. This is one of the reasons why the land of Yan Kingdom was so fiercely contested in ancient times.

There are quite a few giant beasts in that land.

Among the behemoths, Yeragand is an exceptional exception among the exceptional.

The [Deep Blue Tree] in the sea is clearly not an exception.

The Deep Blue Tree was modified from a top-tier behemoth, whose strength was at least on par with that of Sami and Sui. After the scientist Luo from the prehistoric civilization modified the Deep Blue Tree, although the behemoth may have lost its self-awareness and fallen into a state of chaos, it clearly became stronger by following the principle that corruption makes one ten times stronger.

In addition, the impact of the "newborn" on the ocean and the transformation of the marine ecosystem by the sea creatures have led to the near disappearance of giant beasts from the ocean for a long time.

Agor cannot assert that there are no giant beasts in the ocean. After all, even for Agor, such creatures are still unknown. How they are born, under what conditions they are born, and how long it takes for one to be born are all unknown to Agor.

But at least, not counting their initial birth, Goredia and Ulpian had never seen a living behemoth.

Jeragand's appearance was an unexpected but also a pleasant surprise for them!

This means that they could seemingly return directly to Agor without relying on Breogan's notes.

When Goredia said that "Agor is very interested in this power," it was actually a euphemism.

Agor is very powerful; in this realm, there are even level three weapons capable of directly harming behemoths, and he can conjure miniature black holes out of thin air to attack. But that's within this realm.

She, Goredia, is not in this territory.

She wanted to go back; she needed to go back. Her dehydration required professional care, her hydrophilic state needed specialized medication to control, and she needed to report the information she gathered to the highest-ranking official in the region.

Therefore, she wanted to use Jeragand's power.

Unlike Carmen, Gladys didn't have the same concerns. She believed that all the deep-sea hunters present shared the same thoughts as her.

So, she got straight to the point and stated her price:

“I swear in the name of the consul that I can, within the scope of my authority, unconditionally grant you one condition, Mr. Ernst.”

"If you're willing, let that behemoth assist us in returning to Agor!"

Even Laurentina and Skadi were surprised when she quoted such a price, turning their heads to look at her.

People on land might not understand what this means, because they don't know Agor.

Goredia is a techarchon. There are countless types of archons in Agor, and techarchons are not particularly outstanding among them, but so what?

This is a matter of scale! A speck of dust in the grand scheme of things, falling on an ordinary person, becomes a mountain! A promise from Agor, the Technical Governor, is enough to bring about earth-shattering changes to any land-based nation!

Because that's Agor!

Moreover, Goredia's identity is very complex; she is far more than just a technical governor.

She is also the honorary commander of the Agor Legion and one of the chief war architects of the military group [Deep Sea Hunters]. Behind her stands a big figure from the Scientific Development Planning Institute, who is actually a member of the highest council.

Heratia, Goredia's mother.

When you're out in the world, your identity is what you choose. But when trouble comes, people will first look at your background. The world isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social skills. You could say that if Ernst were to agree now, he would gain far more than just a promise from Gladys.

To be honest, Ernst was very surprised.

He wasn't naive. Even without knowing Agor's specific situation, just by seeing Skadi and Laurentina's reactions, he could guess how much weight Goredia's promise carried.

Should we talk to the great god Yeragand about this? He's also weighing the pros and cons.

Refuse immediately? Only a fool would do that.

It was Goredia who needed his help, not him. He had ample time to think, and during that time, Goredia might even add weight to the scale at any moment. Why not?

He only considered two points.

First, is it dangerous for the great god Yeragand to intervene?

Second, how much impact will Behemoth's entry into the political arena as Sherag have on his own and Sherag's future?

Safety is paramount; Ernst wouldn't allow the great Jeragund to take such a risk. Secondly, there's the impact, concerning the future direction of Sherag and whether his control over the project would be compromised.

However, it's strange.

Ernst glanced curiously at Ulbian standing to the side.

Grandia's eagerness to return home surprised Laurentina and Skadi, but they did not stop her. Only Ulpian remained strangely silent.

He shares the same identity as Goredia, except for their different backgrounds. He is also a technical administrator—so there are quite a few people in this position—and belongs to a different field than Goredia.

Doesn't he want to go back to Agor?

Well, he really doesn't want to.

Ulpian not only didn't want to, he didn't even want Goredia and the others to go back.

When Ernst's gaze fell upon him, a relieved smile appeared on his face beneath the mask.

Fortunately, Ernst was a smart man.

He's looking at me now, and I'm sure he shares the same concerns as me, so he wants me to step in and persuade Greta and the others.

This isn't just something Ulpian is thinking!

Not long ago, Ernst himself said that he knew there must be many Deep Sea Cultists lurking among the high-ranking members of Argor!

At this moment, faced with the tempting offer of such a substantial price from Goredia, what else could be causing his hesitation but this concern?

Ulpian was certain that he thought exactly the same thing as him! There would definitely be trouble if the three of them returned to Agor: Greta, Skadi, and Laurentina!

Those people are far less powerful on land than they are in the ocean, but even so, they still covet the remnants of our deep-sea hunters. If they were to return to the ocean, what would become of them?

Ulbian wasn't blinded by excitement; he was clear-headed. The best way to ensure the safety of the deep-sea hunters was definitely not to return!

He was pleased, and Ernst was also calm and thought of this immediately.

Otherwise, even if he could dissuade Gretia, he really had no confidence that he could stop Ernst, who was protected by a giant beast.

"We're not going back!"

Taking a deep breath, Ulpian gave Ernst a knowing look and said solemnly,

"Greteia, now is not the time!"

“Ulpian?” Goredia looked at him with a puzzled expression, narrowed her eyes, and asked sharply, “What do you mean by ‘bad time’? What do you know?”

Urbi paused, and just as he was about to speak, a tremor suddenly came from below the ship.

The sea was still frozen, and Ernst frowned.

After a slight hesitation, he waved to Ulpian and Gladys, pausing their argument. Meanwhile, Talulah, who couldn't understand a word Gladys and Ulpian were saying, had already begun to move. She used her tail to support herself on the ground for balance, and amidst a series of tremors and swaying, she slowly moved to the edge of the deck, then widened her eyes.

In those pale golden eyes, a huge shadow was rising beneath the ice.

[Miriam calls for the ship above, Miriam calls for the ship above.]

[This is Agor. To reiterate, this is Agor. We are ascending. Don't panic. Hold onto whatever is nearby to avoid falling or collisions.]

Rest assured, Agor will compensate you for all losses incurred during the ascent.

[Wait, what do you mean by "can't be broken through"? What does it mean that the ice is so hard?]

Excuse me, please wait a moment, we've encountered a slight technical issue.

Ernst's lips twitched.

This is no ordinary ice layer; it's ice formed from the concentrated power of a colossal beast, ice where mechanics, thermodynamics, and mathematics converge! There's no way you could break it with brute force!

However, no matter how much he thought about it, he never expected it.

This was Shi Qishi's first meeting with Agor. She didn't feel any arrogance, nor did she feel like a country bumpkin visiting the Grand View Garden. Instead, she seemed a bit silly.

Your style is off, dear broadcaster?

Chapter 760 The Ruthless and Hardcore Clementine: A Good Person, But Unfortunately, She's a Consul

"Ahem, although there were a few minor mishaps, overall, it didn't hinder our first meeting, right?"

"Following the customs of the land, let me introduce myself. I am Clementsa, the governor of the Social and Administrative Inspectorate of Agor and the administrator of Milialium."

The blue-haired beauty gracefully introduced herself and extended her hand to Ernst with a poised and generous manner. She wore a polite smile and did not appear arrogant. Despite it being their first meeting, she still managed to leave a very good personal impression—of course, if one did not consider that she could not break through the ice and could only sail a warship around the ice to reach the surface.

This woman is incredibly skilled at speeding—no, I mean speeding on boats! She's a seasoned driver, and quite formidable!

Moreover, to be fair, there was a little incident: this was perhaps the first person Ernst had seen who came from the sea and was not a white-haired, red-eyed Agor.

The Agorians Ernst had met, like Jodi who helped repair the Eye of Iberia, certainly didn't have white hair and red eyes, but they weren't from the sea either. That child, from birth to adulthood, had lived in Iberia and was already a true Iberian.

Aside from him, whether it was women like Skadi, Laurentina, and Gretina, or men like Ulpian, they were all white-haired and red-eyed, which made Ernst a little insecure.

Although his XP does indeed have a common Chinese preference for white-haired, red-eyed characters, it doesn't make sense. Does that mean the entire Argol is white-haired and red-eyed?

When Prisus used himself as a mold and Originium as mud to create humans, he accidentally added too much water and threw all of his own XP into the sea.

That's right, she herself has long, straight black hair and purple eyes.

Ernst's gaze towards Skadi and the others would become somewhat subtle whenever he thought about it. But now it seems he was overthinking it.

My apologies, my apologies. Please forgive me, Cyber ​​Ghost, may the gods protect me; I meant no offense.

After all this, Ernst's opinion of Precys changed slightly.

The female ghost did indeed care about him, but she also gave him ample emotional support and consideration. She said she wouldn't force him, and she truly never did. She said she would help him, and even though Ernst hadn't contacted her, she immediately sent people over upon hearing he was injured. Moreover, Ernst could tell she was genuinely willing to take action for him.

If I had to say, Precyth was a true gentleman. She laid everything out in the open, clearly stating what she wanted, without any beating around the bush. With someone like that, you don't have to worry about her tripping you up in the shadows or secretly plotting against you.

After all, she really does have that ability.

Perhaps, once he's ready, he can indeed have another proper talk with Precys.

Right after the doctor was rescued.

Instead of bringing your buddies along to keep things under control, you go straight to someone's wife for a private chat. What if something goes wrong during that conversation?

Although Ernst may have lived next door to Precys in his previous life, he was not surnamed Wang!

Cough cough, and his surname isn't Cao either.

Of course, that's a story for later. Right now, what he has to consider is no less significant than what Precys is dealing with!

Now, standing before Ernst is the eldest son of the prehistoric civilization, the overlord who unified the oceans, a super civilization beyond the earth, and one of the governors whose combined number of species could fill a table for a computer exam—Ms. Clementsa, the governor of the underwater city of Miriam!

After a slight hesitation, Ernst made up his mind and asked before extending his hand:

"Madam, are you married?"

"Eh?"

Clementine's face showed a momentary look of surprise, but instead of the expected blushing, she asked in bewilderment:

"If you're talking about a secret lover? I haven't found my secret lover yet."

Why are you asking this?