People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

As for Exia, the name itself is already pretty cool, it's like Gundam!

Of course, to my shame, Ernst first encountered Exusiai on a certain app. It was a classic old game with great art style, but the story was full of resentment and anger over not being able to pull Exusiai, like "Incompetent Rage".

He's a rare character who prioritizes character over personality.

Ernst was keen to meet them, even though there was a significant gap in their current social standing; Ernst had never been one to put on airs.

Besides, Penguin Logistics can be considered a "Beast Lord's repertoire" in a way, and its prestige is not small.

It's a pity that the first two attempts ended in disappointment. The World Concert was interrupted by a prank, and the Beast Lords' Gathering focused on the Shard in Londinium, so Ernst didn't mention Penguin Logistics at all.

This is the third time today.

Unfortunately, looking at the large graffiti of Penguin Logistics' faces on the locked roller shutter door, Ernst could only shrug with some regret.

It seems they are all not here.

At this hour, she's probably catching up on sleep, right? After all, Hoshiguma's hints were quite obvious: faster, more private, and even personalized services. It doesn't sound like legitimate logistics; it's probably transporting dangerous or contraband.

It feels more like a security escort agency.

Ernst withdrew his gaze and was about to continue forward when a call came from behind:

"Oh, Secretary Ernst, it's been a long time!"

Ernst turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Chen, who was munching on a feathered beast egg pancake, and looked at the blue-haired figure who had called out to him. He paused slightly, then greeted her in return.

"Miss Mostima? It has indeed been a long time! When did you come to Lungmen?"

"This is a vacation, after all. I can't work at the World Summit all the time."☆

Mostima shrugged and gestured with his lip towards the red figure beside him.

"So, I came to Lungmen with Akabane Peter Pan to visit my friend's sister."

"I told you, don't call me by my nickname, I have a name!"

Fiameta blushed, glared at Mostima, and then bowed to Ernst:

"Secretary Ernst, His Holiness the Pope has asked me to convey his greetings to you."

"Everything is fine in Laterano."

Ernst smiled sincerely and nodded.

"Okay, okay, it's good that you're safe!"

In this materialistic land, only Lateran can offer a little warmth!

Chapter 954 You're waiting for me in the Lateran underground! I'll make sure you get your comeuppance!

Ernst was somewhat surprised to encounter Mostima at Lungmen.

Recently, the World Summit should have been busy preparing for the second World Expo and the third Star-Picking Project.

The expo is being held in Lateran. Why would Mostima, a veteran envoy of the World Summit, be on vacation at this time?

Perhaps sensing Ernst's confusion, Mostima offered an explanation:

"Cardinal Violet will succeed me as my representative, after all, my identity is a bit inappropriate."

She pointed to the hood on her head.

Ernst knew what she meant—she was reminding Ernst of the Sarkaz horns on his head, which were considered a sign of “fallen angels.”

The Sarkaz and Sarkaz were originally one entity. It was a "gift" bestowed by the pre-civilization of [Heaven's Pivot] that physically altered the Sarkaz's appearance, transforming them into their current form with halos and outstretched wings.

While the blessing of "Heaven's Pivot" seems to come at no cost—children born from the union of two Sarkaz will bear Sarkaz characteristics—there is a "rule of thumb" that is not lenient for the Terrans.

The "陑" means that a Sakorta cannot use a gun to fire at other Sakortas.

Otherwise, he would "fall from grace," meaning he would lose the ability to empathize and would no longer be able to use firearms.

Mostima's "fall from grace" was due to her shooting at Andorn, who had rebelled and attacked Remium, in a moment of desperation. According to her and Andorn's account of the events, this could arguably be considered self-defense.

Pope Ivanista XI was a shrewd man. He knew that Mostima's condemnation was a dogmatic error of the law. Moreover, Mostima himself was a talented individual. Therefore, he never followed the so-called "custom" of expelling Mostima or arranging a trial by a notary. Instead, he found other tasks for Mostima, who could no longer remain in his original task force—such as serving as a messenger to deliver messages to various countries, or acting as a representative of Lateran at the World Summit to convey his views on Terra's international affairs.

4. Mostima has been doing a good job in this position and is quite well-known at the World Summit.

It's just a pity that, as the line goes, "Prejudice in people's hearts is like a mountain."

Mostima's success abroad doesn't mean her identity will be accepted by most people in Laterano.

The Sarkaz people usually appear cheerful, but in their hearts, the judgment of the law often holds supreme authority. The masses are rarely willing to engage in deep thinking, preferring to accept simple value judgments. Fallen beings grow Sarkaz horns and tails, and since Sarkaz are evil, therefore fallen beings with Sarkaz characteristics are equally evil! Ivangelist XI, standing on high and knowing the truth, could turn a blind eye to this conclusion, but the Sarkaz people below had long believed it without a doubt.

Fourth, if the World's Fair were held in Lateran, then no matter how well Mostima performed her duties, Ivangelista XI would have to "inconvenience her a little."

Ernst pursed his lips, glanced at Fiameta standing next to Mostima, who was gently biting her lip, seemingly displeased on Mostima's behalf, then turned back to Mostima, who was smiling.

"Don't you have any objections?"

Mostima shrugged indifferently:

"No, I'm used to it."

This is not a lie.

Mostima himself didn't really have any major objections to this work arrangement.

Back when she was a messenger to all nations, she had to wear a hat when she returned home to report on her duties. That's why all the coats and clothes she bought after her fall from heaven have had hoods.

At first, she did feel uncomfortable.

After all, having lived as a Sarkaz for two or three decades, one day the familiar Lateran began to distance itself from her. The Guardian Gun, which had been as indispensable as an extension of her body, became unusable. Even though Pope Ivangelista XI, a man of great understanding, comforted her and promised that she could walk freely in Lateran without revealing her identity, and even arranged a decent job for her after being laid off, she was still bound to feel uncomfortable.

Especially when she saw Remien lying unconscious in the hospital bed, looked at Fiametta who was trapped in that night and couldn't get out of her bitter and resentful appearance, and looked at her own face in the mirror that was distorted because she felt extremely uncomfortable because she put a hat between her halo and the top of her head.

Mostima could hardly say that he was never angry.

It's just that time, the most unscrupulous doctor, has the technology to cure everything, and the long period of time that [Time Sequence] gave her made it seem to outsiders that she ended that "adaptation period" very quickly.

After switching jobs and moving on to other things, Mostima's sense of time gradually returned to normal. However, his mindset, once changed, was forever altered.

However, this may be true for her, but it may not be true for those around her.

At least Fiammetta doesn't understand at all!

In Mostima's sense of time, Andorn's unsportsmanlike sneak attack was nothing more than a few decades or even a hundred years ago.

But in Fiametta's sense of time, it's only been a few years! You've already forgiven her?

Putting aside everything else, right here in the Yan Kingdom, there's an old saying: "A gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years!"

Seeing Mostima's "I'm done, I'm tired, let's just destroy it" attitude, Fiameta, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it anymore.

She took three steps in two and blocked Mostima's path, and began to complain right in front of Ernst:

"Mostima! Why do you look so nonchalant!"

"That damned Andorn, how come he injured Remian and caused you to fall from grace, yet he's thriving in Laterano and can even openly participate in hosting this expo?!"

"Why is it that when you clearly protected your teammates and worked diligently at the World Summit, they kick you aside for this reason when it's finally your turn to shine?"

Mostima was taken aback; she clearly hadn't expected Fiameta to suddenly erupt and was caught off guard.

But what caught her off guard was yet to come.

Fiameta turned her head to look at Ernst, who was also stunned beside her, grabbed his hand, and said seriously:

“Mr. Ernst, you don’t understand! Mostima did absolutely nothing wrong! The fault clearly lay with that bastard Andorn! Yet, in the end, she’s the one who has to pay the price!”

"Originally, it was one thing for Andorn to be a wanted criminal and to remain on the run, but now he's actually able to brazenly appear in Laterano and attend diplomatic events with His Holiness the Pope! His Holiness even said that he wants him to preside over this World's Fair on his behalf!"

"Why?!"

"Andorn harmed Remium, but he didn't fall to the heavens; Mostima protected Remium, but she fell. In the end, the protector suffers a far greater price, while the perpetrator is now being called a 'Pioneer' by those guys! Why?"

"Just because his slogans are loud enough, does that mean his crimes can be easily overlooked?"

Ernst paused for a moment.

Fiameta's question was pointed, but it was indeed true.

People tend to focus more on the big picture and ignore the small-scale suffering.

The poet who wrote the well-known Chinese proverb, "Who knows the hardship behind every grain of rice on the plate?" was actually a corrupt official. The "people" in the words of the poet who lamented, "In times of prosperity, the people suffer; in times of ruin, the people suffer," may not have truly been ordinary citizens. Andorn's actions in his youth, whether driven by youthful arrogance or a darker side, were nothing short of a complete failure.

The biggest difference between adults and children is that adults need to pay the price for their mistakes.

While there was no legal problem with having Andorn represent Lateran to preside over the World's Fair—it was Ivangelista XI's own appointment—Ernst was indeed somewhat uneasy after learning the details of the process.

Well, either he doesn't know, or he does know and has a criminal record, so he still prefers those who can pass the political background check.

Moreover, his dissatisfaction with the increasingly abstract nature of [Heaven's Pivot] and Lateran has been brewing for quite some time.

He still remembers clearly the last time Andorn brought news that Federico Giallo and Arturo Giallo had been canonized by the Heavenly Pivot!

They need a real fight!

Having made up his mind, Ernst looked up at Fiameta, a thought flashing through his mind, and asked in return:

"But this is a judgment made by the laws of your Lateran."

Ernst had expected Fiameta to at least hesitate for a moment, but to his surprise, the other party answered almost instantly, with a sense of relief as if finally speaking his mind.

"The problem lies with the law!"

Upon hearing this, Mostima gasped.

If these words were spoken in Laterano, they would be the height of treason! It's comparable to saying that a true dragon is crazy in Yan Kingdom, saying that the god Yeragand is arrogant in Sherag, or saying that "treasure" isn't conciliatory enough in front of the former civilization's gang!

Figure out the outcome yourself!

But Fiameta wasn't afraid at all!

She just wanted to say it, and say it loudly:

“I think there’s definitely something wrong with the Law! I’ve felt that way for a long time! My grandfather told me that if I could become a cavalryman, I would have the opportunity to meet the Law in the future! I’ve been working towards that goal!”

Ernst's lips twitched as he listened.

What are you working hard for?

Should I work hard to pass the civil service exam and then set off a huge firework display in Laterano?

The people in Terra are all incredibly talented! If your grandfather knew you had these thoughts, he'd probably be scared out of his wits!

However, Ernst thought she was right!

In Terra, Project Preserver failed, Project Blue Tree went out of control, one of the leaders of Project Originium had his account wiped, and your Project Heaven's Pivot, it seems rather impolite not to encounter some unexpected events.

He seriously suspected that there might be something wrong with the mainframe.

Mr. Ed, whom I've never met but have heard isn't on good terms with, your creation might need a three-way consultation!

You just wait for me in Laterano. I'll be there soon with the rest of you. When we get there, I'll throw your hoods all over the place and slap you in the face!

Chapter 955 Jeragand: I'll have Ernst go over there and slap your sister right now.

Yan, the deserted city.

Chongyue looked at the calendar page that had been torn off again and let out a long sigh.

“Brother, you should understand the cause and effect here. Because the demon needs to be suppressed to prevent it from spreading, the millet must remain here. Conversely, because the millet is here, the demon will not spread or harm other places under any circumstances.”

With Shu's heartfelt words still ringing in his ears, Chongyue understood that unless the problem of demons on the land of Great Wilderness City could be solved, Shu neither wanted to leave nor could he leave.

Chongyue felt a little regretful, but not too much.

During this time, he also used Ling's "A Dream of Leisure" to briefly communicate with his sisters who were far away in Shelag.

Even in her dream, Ling appeared completely drunk, but when the topic of millet came up, she immediately became serious.

Although this real "big sister" has never acted like a big sister, she is the kind of "reverse Rin Tohsaka" who has never let anyone down when it comes to serious matters. After Shigeaki explained that Shu had suppressed the demons under the Great Wilderness City at the cost of his power and himself, she almost immediately used her network of "friends" that she had made over the years to mobilize people!

Then, a Gawain came from the east, wearing a "Time Sequence" badge. He asked, "Are you a behemoth?" Gawain replied, "I think I am."

Considering that the beast master was quite knowledgeable, he didn't dwell on its open act of forming a "lying-down clique" with a slacking behemoth.

A Jeragand came from the south. Ya'er had just gone out with Enya to inspect the Sarkaz residential area outside Sherag that had not yet entered the floating city. Hearing Ling's call, she hurriedly returned, only to find that she did not see the mahjong table on the nameless mountain that was missing one player. She then realized that Ling seemed to have something important to discuss with her.

From the west came Nian and Qi Xi. Nian was still clinging to Abrahana; she hadn't had time to film any new epic masterpieces yet, but the brilliant and splendid director Nian had come up with quite a few scripts that she believed could break box office records, and was looking for Abrahana, her "soulmate," to give her feedback. As for Xi, she was simply staying in her room, only appearing with Nian after receiving Ling's summons.

Of course, none of these are the most eye-catching.

The most conspicuous one has to be our Sami from the north! When He appeared, He was still wearing the scavenger's cloth.

Nian was quite curious, and seeing Sammy's new look with a face full of wonder, she couldn't help but ask: