People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Ernst's will has awakened within the demon's body!

After being contaminated by him, it went through many twists and turns before finally being retrieved by him. It's unclear whether this little amber had always been there, undiscovered because no one came, or whether it simply fell there when he arrived.

Little Nightmare can actually answer this question, because when he was most deeply corrupted, even though he had lost all his senses, he could still clearly feel the pain of the "stone" that hit his face with a "smack".

Unfortunately, he hasn't woken up yet.

"What's the use of this thing?"

Ernst asked out of curiosity.

Kal'tsit's expression instantly turned solemn.

What's the use? This is extremely useful.

To put it bluntly, this is roughly equivalent to what Ernst left behind after merging with the demon following his sexual encounter. Don't worry about why demons can have sexual encounters, and don't worry about whether this thing counts as a demon's fertilized egg; whatever's left behind,' is left behind!

What? You're asking what it's specifically used for? Well...

Kal'tsit stammered for a moment, her serious expression gradually turning awkward, and finally into a wry smile:

"I do not know."

She could see Ernst's face flush red for a moment, but what could she do? She was just a Hakimi, she really didn't know (shrug).

I can't do it!

Chapter 1042 Let's go talk to my great god Jeragand!

Kal'tsit is quiet and doesn't make a fuss. She's not picky about food and doesn't hiss. Kal'tsit is a luxurious cat.

Kal'tsit prides herself on being omniscient and incredibly knowledgeable, possessing vast knowledge of astronomy and geography on Terra, and being a "witness to all the secrets of the past and present." However, when Ernst asks her crucial questions, her go-to answer is always "I don't know," demonstrating that her actual knowledge is quite limited. With so much incompetence, it must be Seacat.

But in any case, Kal'tsit did help Ernst a lot.

For example, although she didn't know what the small amber pebble was for, she helped Ernst prevent a conflict in advance.

What conflict? Scientists and explorers from various countries are fighting beneath the giant circular structure.

Why the conflict? Neither side could convince the other on who should study the giant circular structure first.

So how did Kal'tsit solve it?

It was solved physically.

Violence is indeed a good thing. While it may not perfectly solve many problems, it can solve them very quickly!

Scientists from Colombia and Victoria got into an argument. Scientists from Ursus secretly brought weapons, attempting to escape, but were ambushed at the last moment by the Yan academician, who had also been keeping a low profile. These older scientists, in their forties and fifties, weren't particularly strong fighters to begin with, and once the scene descended into chaos, they were rolling around on the ground like children fighting.

As for Kal'tsit, once she released Mon3tr, they quickly became obedient.

There is an old saying in Yan: "Those who understand the times are heroes." Admittedly, Mon3tr, this Originium behemoth, is no match for the country behind them, but while it may not be able to defeat the country, it is more than enough to deal with them!

Scientists are all intelligent people; there's nothing wrong with them following their hearts.

Once Kelsey had restored order to the scene, Ernst, having received the news, rushed back.

He just went back to Rhodes Island and brought the pebble back to the Doctor. Although he didn't expect the Doctor to figure out much in his amnesiac state, at least it gave him something to do.

Otherwise, he spent his days there deep in thought, meditating and seeking answers within himself. Ernst was really afraid that one day he would become a Buddha and cause the demons to split apart—that was a joke, but the Doctor actually had a real epiphany!

Terra Buddha belongs to this category.

Seeing that there were no major problems at the scene—at most, the Victorian scientist had a broken bone, the Colombian scientist had a minor cut, the sixth brother of the Yan Kingdom's disguise had failed, and the Ursus explorer had been stabbed—Ernst breathed a sigh of relief.

very nice.

Ernst was prepared for things to fall apart and for him to become a laughing stock on his way here.

The World Summit painstakingly organized a collaborative exploration activity, but in the end, due to "unequal distribution of spoils," a bunch of old Dengs got into a fight, and there were even casualties. What kind of nonsense is this!

Fortunately, the transit group (9-24330) is alright; there were only injuries, no deaths.

"Let's send them back to rest."

Ernst spoke to Nastie, who had also come with her.

Nasti nodded with a wry smile. As a scientist and ruler, she understood why these people were fighting so fiercely for it.

This is the first excavation of the toroidal megastructure on Terra. As everyone knows, the first person to try something new always reaps the greatest rewards! If someone happens to have the opportunity to discover some unknown "elements," "theorems," or "lost technologies" while studying the megastructure, the benefits will be immeasurable!

Colombians' obsession with science and technology is understandable, and they certainly wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. However, their competition wasn't too fierce, so they only suffered minor setbacks. They also understood that this was just a job, and they had families back home who didn't want to risk their lives to seize this opportunity.

After the Battle of Londinium, the Dukes of Victoria, spurred by the Sarkaz airships and the Shard, probably finally realized that Victoria's military technology had stagnated for too long. The scientists they sent out were obviously much more desperate, even breaking their ribs while still arguing, not only with others but also with their own people, fighting tooth and nail!

There's no other way; they have family in Victoria. If they don't give it their all, their families will have to!

The Ursus people were clever; they wanted to sneak in directly, but they didn't expect the Yan people to play the sixth man trick and pull a fast one, so no one got the first bite.

In the end, they could only be sent back together.

What? You're asking why the Sarkaz who were with you didn't make a move?

Kid, when did the Sarkaz have scientists? Don't take Nasti's case as a general rule!

If Sarkaz had actually intervened, the final result would probably have been that the scientists present suddenly started bidding, Sarkaz temporarily returned to his old profession as a mercenary, and the two sides that had won the bid would have started a showdown.

I think this side will work!

【Of course this side is better!】

Watching the Sarkaz escort the wounded away, Ernst turned around and looked at Kal'tsit and Gawain, who had appeared in front of the stargate at some point.

Many people who have reached this point may have forgotten why Ernst initiated this ice field exploration in the first place, and even led the team himself—for example, those scientists, they must have forgotten, which is why they started fighting over the spoils so inconsiderately.

But Ernst came here to save people!

Mariam, I've reached the Endless Icefield! Where are you?! You're not in the Endless Icefield at all! Where are you?!

"Ernst, can you feel it?"

Gawain's voice slowly rose, carrying a hint of heaviness.

"The smell of yellow sand and hot wind."

But Ernst ignored his sentiments, his brow furrowed, and he questioned him with displeasure: Search

"Gawain, are you lying to me? Mariam didn't actually cross this stargate at all?"

Ernst's thinking was not without reason.

It is known that Mr. Mariam, the head of the Rhine Life Science Research Department, took advantage of the time when Ernst took [Sami] to the Great Yan in the East to participate in the Battle of Extermination, and secretly crossed the defensive line formed by [Sami's Will] on the ice plains to go to an unknown place.

This operation is almost impossible to replicate, because apart from that one opportunity, [Sami] has never let down his guard on the ice field.

After Mariam's disappearance, Ernst dispatched a rescue team almost immediately, assigning the Sarkaz as the vanguard to search for her where contact was lost. Although they ultimately found no trace of her, there was no gap in the search effort.

This means that if Mariam does indeed reach the stargate—if he can actually do so—he will inevitably meet someone there.

Tora.

Before Sami went to participate in the battle against the Year Beast, he was already considered "one of the conditions for triggering miracles". Guided by the Heavenly Path and with Sami's tacit consent, he came here and was corrupted by the evil spirits.

With Tora guarding the stargate, how could Mariam possibly get close? He's not Ernst, who can knock Tora unconscious with a flash!

Ernst did not believe that a scientist could have the ability to defeat a nightmare corrupted by evil spirits and then open a stargate to travel through time.

Then we have to question what Gawain said earlier.

Gawain clearly realized his lie was no longer sustainable, and he grinned at Ernst, revealing his lion's teeth:

“Mariam is in my hands, and he is doing very well.”

“I don’t like being lied to,” Ernst said coldly.

“It’s just a white lie, believe me.” Gawain shook his head. “Besides, Ernst, do you remember our agreement?”

“You open the stargate, let me pass through it, and see Luga Sargus again. In exchange, I and the other beast lords will provide you with the technology to repair and stabilize the stargate.”

“Our agreement has always been clear. It has nothing to do with Mariam’s life or death; it’s just a deal between the two of us.”

A sly smile crept across Gao Wen's lion-like face.

It truly is a symbol of Victoria.

Do not have any moral expectations of the beast owners; the vast majority of them are far worse than you can imagine.

A beast lord like Anma is simply a giant among beasts, yet Yeragand among the three continent beasts is surprisingly refreshing and unconventional!

Ernst clicked his tongue.

The agreement was indeed made in this way, and he did indeed want to repair the stargate. Although Gawain's methods were full of deception and word games, like a devil from hell, he was, like a devil, exceptionally compliant with the [contract].

The contract with Luca Sargus, and the contract with Ernst.

Mariam's death really had little to do with Ernst. At this point, even from an outsider's perspective, Ernst had done everything he could—he had mobilized most of Terra to search for him. Even if he hadn't been found, let alone if he had been found alive and well, no one would have blamed him.

Moreover, apart from Ernst, Magellan, and a few other Rhine Life employees, how many people really care about Mariam's life or death?

“However, your trust rating with me has dropped, Gawain.”

Ernst Road,

"I won't trust you so easily next time."

“I will also tell Vina, and others, including the great god Yeragand, about this.”

Gao Wen's face fell:

"Isn't this unnecessary?"

“I don’t expect everyone to be sincere, but at least, I hope that those who trust me and those I trust can be sincere with each other. To be honest, even if you hadn’t used Mariam as a gimmick to lure me here, exploring the ice field would have been something that was bound to happen to me sooner or later.”

Ernst spoke earnestly.

He was taking a risk with the Mariam expedition. This unfortunate explorer was the leader of the ice field exploration operation selected by the Universal Summit, and his death was a major blow to the entire plan. If Ernst did not arrange a search and rescue, it could even affect his own reputation and the progress of the Universal Summit's overseas exploration.

If it weren't for Kazdelnia's dedication, the efforts of the Terran nations, Ernst's personal involvement, and Sami's support, things would never have gone so smoothly!

Silk—≈Material Swelling zHuaNQun: The mere existence of a [Demon] is enough to cause the nations of Terra to suffer heavy losses during their exploration, so heavy that it abruptly interrupts their enthusiasm for exploration!

We shouldn't ignore the twists and turns and potential risks along the way just because things ultimately succeeded. "Thankfully, everything is fine" is something people use to comfort themselves afterward, not something those who are aloof and indifferent should use to comfort others!

Moreover, what Ernst disliked most was Gawain's unbridled use of people as pawns.

Kal'tsit doesn't breathe or make a fuss, and although she's often unusually lazy and incompetent, why does Ernst always think she's a big cat?

Because although she's bad at it, she's bad at it very well.

Whether she lacks the ability or simply doesn't want to, you rarely see Kal'tsit proactively planning anything. She's generous enough to delegate those tasks to others, only providing support from the sidelines.

Regardless of whether the Kal'tsit who led the destruction of a country in the past was like this, at least the Kal'tsit standing in front of Ernst now is.

This is a rare quality, because such a person can maintain the status quo! They won't cause trouble, much less create chaos! — Many times, Kal'tsit is even the one who pulls the Terran nations along, preventing them from ruining themselves!

Ernst needs a good helper like this: someone who is not greedy for credit, not reckless, loyal, whose loyalty is as clear as day and night, who can lend a hand when needed, and who can also tell stories of the past when not needed!

Gawain is a bad cat!

A bad cat needs to be disciplined!

Go tell my great god Jeragand!

Chapter 1043 Ernst: The Black Hole Project is for everyone's benefit!

A king gazed into the distance from his golden capital, where the sun, as ordained by his calendar, set at the same time as the last grain of sand in the hourglass.

The conquerors from afar were drawing ever closer to the capital, and his ministers continually advised against the unprecedented war he was preparing for himself and the Khan. This great monarch had brought Sargon unparalleled glory, and Sargon's people could not accept his possible defeat and the potential erosion of the empire's splendor.

But the king, whose achievements spanned the past and the future, simply laughed loudly.

"I have discovered the truth of time. What do you, and all future generations, have to fear?"

"Take me as your role model, emulate my great deeds, and follow the steps of my calendar; the future is just like that."

After that, the first Aslan, the first "Emperor" of Terra, and Sargon's most deserving King of Kings, Luga Sargus, fully armed, embarked on that path.

In later generations, countless people have depicted countless heroic epics, but the Sargons can still proudly proclaim that the epics you speak of are merely stories recorded in our history. The heroes you revere are nothing more than sand soldiers before my king's palace. The deeds you painstakingly fabricate are nothing more than the bare minimum to meet my king!

Sargon will live on as eternally as the yellow sand and the blazing sun, for time has been in my king's hands for thousands of years!

Ernst launched the megastructure.

This was something that would normally be impossible.

This massive ring-shaped structure suffered devastating damage when it fell from space. Its exterior still retains its basic structure, but the condition of its interior is enough to make Kal'tsit shake her head.

But some unexpected forces helped him.