People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Or rather, this is not a kind of "help," after all, Ernst relied not on others to activate the stargate megastructure, but on the "demon."

Doesn't that sound incredibly ironic? The corruption of evil blurred the line between wholeness and incompleteness, so the Stargate was successfully activated in an unbelievable way—its internal machinery was undoubtedly damaged, but the collapse paradigm deeply attached to it compensated for this.

Thus, under a mysterious contamination that made me think "this thing can move," the stargate was activated.

Ernst couldn't even bring himself to complain that this demon had green-skinned elements. Because Kal'tsit had actually warned him about this—the corruption of demons wasn't limited to life; anything could become a medium for its corruption.

It just didn't expect that this thing could cause such pollution.

"Terra's sky is separated by a barrier, which prevented the Terrans from expanding into the sky, but objectively, it also blocked many threats from the universe."

“The demon is one of them.”

Kelsey said.

Ernst nodded in agreement. Besides that, there should also be the Heavenly Pivot, the Observer, and of course, the possibility of extraterrestrials or cosmic disasters.

There are plenty of them anyway.

"The demon must have noticed that the Stargate is one of the few things Terra can do to bypass the isolation layer and connect directly to the universe, so it has extended its tentacles here. It has been cultivating this place for quite some time."

Kal'tsit's gaze was fixed on the rootless flower sea beside the giant structure.

The fact that these rootless flower nurseries are so widespread, even with the Sami's strict defenses, has already eroded this land into this state, is enough to demonstrate the long duration of the tug-of-war between the demons and the giant beasts.

"It must want to use this place as a springboard to pollute the whole of Terra."

Kelsey concluded, and Ernst immediately followed up with:

"I just didn't expect to get off so easily."

He chuckled, and a particularly fitting poem suddenly came to mind.

Last year on this day, in this very doorway, a face and peach blossoms reflected each other's rosy hue. But where has that face gone? The peach blossoms still smile in the spring breeze.

Wu, what's wrong? Is there a problem?

If the Milky Way can be considered a river, why can't the Star Gate be considered a gate?

Where are you, you evil spirit? I've come back to see me.

Kelsey watched Ernst's tense yet slightly tense expression with some wariness, and was extremely curious about what Ernst was thinking.

But she was too embarrassed to ask.

It's not that she's shy, she's not shy at all (seriously), it's just that Kal'tsit is a smart person!

Knowing Ernst as she did, she was certain he was holding a grudge against her! If she dared to ask him a question, Ernst would surely retaliate in kind:

"I have no idea!"

So I decided not to ask and let Ernst keep making fun of her all the time.

As Kal'tsit pondered this, she listened to the questioning voice beside her.

"Kal'tsit? Kal'tsit?"

"Ah? Um, Lord Ernst, what is it?"

Kal'tsit snapped out of her daze and met Ernst's eyes. She hurriedly straightened her clothes, hair, and head, and only after confirming that Ernst hadn't noticed anything unusual did she manage a forced smile in response.

Ernst gave her a suspicious look.

I had a feeling that Kal'tsit was thinking something strange just now.

Ernst was quite curious, but he was too embarrassed to ask.

Based on his understanding of Kal'tsit, if it weren't for official business, this girl would never reveal her private thoughts; she was definitely a "mystic" and a "riddler"!

If he asks, he'll most likely get another one:

"I have no idea!"

He's already been in the spotlight twice today because of those few words. Enough is enough; let's not gossip about such trivial details.

Ernst got straight to the point:

"Kal'tsit, look at this stargate, can I use it?"

"Uh"

Kal'tsit hesitated for a moment, opened her mouth, and a conservative answer was about to slip out.

Ernst acted swiftly, covering her mouth with his hand, his brow furrowed slightly, and said in a warning tone:

"Think about it some more!"

Kal'tsit shuddered, her ears drooped slightly, and she activated the four-ear mode of her aircraft. Her head looked round, and she nodded slightly.

Ernst released her grip, and she pursed her lips:

"Theoretically, it's probably, possibly, maybe, it can be used, but only once."

As she spoke, seemingly afraid that Ernst might not have fully grasped the concept, she added:

"Let's clarify one premise first: the foundation upon which the Stargate operates today is not the technology of prehistoric civilizations, but rather it relies on the corruption of evil forces."

She pointed to the star gate.

"And you yourself have the ability to purify pollution."

She pointed at Ernst again. Finally, she spread her hands:

"In this situation, I'm really not sure whether you would purify the contamination first or the operating stargate would teleport you to your destination first if you were to pass through the stargate in this state. Or perhaps, you would purify the contamination halfway through the teleportation and then you would actually be teleported halfway through, cough cough."

She coughed lightly, stopping the darkly humorous joke before Ernst's face darkened.

"But I can assure you that even if the stargate takes effect first and teleports you to your destination, it will definitely be a one-way ticket. The stargate will definitely close after you pass through."

"Therefore, I sincerely advise you not to take this risk."

Ernst nodded.

That's more like it; that's how someone should offer advice.

Explain the situation, establish your stance, analyze the process, clarify the advantages and disadvantages, and finally offer suggestions. This kind of approach is more convincing than simply spouting a bunch of empty rhetoric that could be easily summed up in a video on a streaming site, only to leave the listener feeling misled and that they "don't understand your good intentions."

That's truly incomprehensible, because it's because you "never expected anyone else to understand Kal'tsit"!

Just indulging in self-admiration. Search—QQ group: 舅四、潾泀】芜★鑥4

You can talk like that for as long as you want, and no one will have any objections.

After weighing the pros and cons, Ernst abandoned his idea of ​​personally traversing the stargate.

Without knowing whether the other side is truly the Scorching Wind Hot Land, lacking understanding of the Scorching Wind Hot Land's star gate, and without any preparation, even in the best-case scenario, he would never return.

If he falls, that would be incredibly entertaining.

Let alone whether the Terrans could repair the stargate and bring him back before he dies, do they even think they could?

Will they start fighting over something while they're fixing it?

And what about Gawain? Will that old lion really hand over the technology to repair the stargate as agreed?

In the past, Ernst would have placed more trust in Gawain, believing that even if he disappeared, Gawain would still fulfill his promises. But now, Ernst dared not make that conclusion.

Gawain squandered his own trust. The British Empire, however, never disappoints when it comes to letting people down!

"Kal'tsit, who do you think would be the most suitable person to take Gawain with them?"

Kal'tsit already had a plan in mind for this question and immediately gave her answer:

"Lich".

"Liches can travel through the warp. They can cross stargates and even if they encounter danger or are teleported to extremely distant places, they can return via the paths of the warp."

"Even if something unexpected happens, such as the warp path becoming unusable, or the landing point being outside the lich's warp map and unable to make contact, the lich has ample means of survival. As long as it sacrifices its physical body and Fremont retrieves its lifeline in time, the lich can return."

"Furthermore, the lich is aware of the Beastmaster's secrets and is your staunch ally. You don't need to worry about the unknown impact that revealing Gawain's existence might have on them or Sherag."

Kelsey listed the advantages one by one, and finally, to ensure credibility, he also mentioned one disadvantage:

"The only troublesome thing is that if Gawain is not lying, then Luga Sargus and Haranduhan might be on the other side of the star gate."

"They are the last group of god-people overlords and their descendants whose power has been relatively well preserved, so their attitude towards the Sarkaz may not be too friendly."

Ernst chuckled to himself.

Indeed, it's true. Don't be fooled by the current state of decline of the Divine People; they may only live a few years longer than ordinary races. But in the past, the Divine People's overlords possessed abilities that were physically extraordinary!

The tornadoes unleashed by Horhyah's ancestors could cause the walls built by the Sons of Earth and Stone to collapse. The abilities of top-tier divine beings like Drak and the dragons, before their power was weakened by the Originium, completely ushered Terra into a "fantasy era".

"How many Sarkaz demons did your Red Dragon Ancestor kill?" "One hundred." "That's right, how about yesterday?" - a fantasy era.

Their animosity towards the Sarkaz is evident.

As to who is right and who is wrong between the Protoss and the Sarkaz, there is no point in debating it, and there is no conclusion. But to send a lich to deal with people like Luga Sargus, who is a Sargon, and Harandu Khan, who is either a descendant of the Protoss or a powerful Protoss himself, is indeed like being sent to his doom.

(Almost all races on Terra are descendants of the gods. The dominant Phantasmal races back then weren't just fighting the Tikkas with ordinary cats and dogs; that scene was a bit too comical. However, due to the Originium System update, the gods were greatly nerfed. Some of them still have special abilities and are now the gods, such as the Quetzalcoatl with its wind abilities and the Kirin with its lightning magic. The rest were completely nerfed and turned into ordinary people without any abilities, which are now the ancestors—for example, Cerberus is clearly Pero from the archives, but its ancestor is the three-headed dog Cerberus.)

However, overall, the "lich" that Kal'tsit mentioned is indeed the best choice.

But Ernst was going through a rebellious phase and didn't want to choose.

While sending a lich is less risky, it still carries some risk. If he were to arrange for the lich to cross the stargate, Fremont might not refuse, but there's no guarantee he wouldn't have some reservations.

After all, sending scavengers to rescue people and liches to traverse stargates, with a banshee accompanying him almost the entire time during the search and rescue operation, makes it hard for Tikkaz not to think, "Ernst is starting to show his true colors. He's imitating Victoria's utterly wicked ways, using people to the extreme if they're useful."

Moreover, if Ernst makes this arrangement, what will other countries think?

Is Ernst and Tikkaz's relationship a little too good?

Although this is indeed a very risky mission with no chance of return, it is not them who are the ones who are going and never coming back!

The Terrans are known for their short-sightedness; since their interests weren't harmed, they'll only see the benefits! Then someone might ask—

Are you Ernst, the "Secretary-General of the World Summit" or the "Secretary-General of Kazdelnia"?

Ernst wouldn't do something that would please neither side.

He has another great idea!

He wants to rephrase it!

A day later, at the World Summit Building in Sherag, a proposal titled "Project Black Hole," hastily drafted and submitted by Ernst, was transmitted back via the Heaven Network and sparked heated discussions at the routine meeting.

The proposal is very simple; to summarize it simply, it boils down to one sentence:

[The latest discovery in the icefield exploration has activated a colossal structure from a pre-civilization era. Its destination, purpose, and benefits are unknown. However, it is known that this structure can only be opened once. So, who wants to come?]

Competition is fierce, with countries, especially the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, already engaged in intense bidding.

Some people might wonder, why would people be fighting over such a completely unregulated product?

Why not?

The benefits of Christensen's space exploration are only now beginning to materialize in Colombia. Recently, the number of scientists applying for immigration to Colombia has reached an unprecedented peak, to the point that some countries have had to close their immigration channels and send people to monitor their own renowned scientists. But isn't space exploration itself a "three-no" product (no job, no benefits, no education)?

People are inherently adventurous; forgetting past mistakes is also a form of adventurous spirit! As long as the fist hasn't actually landed on me, I'm willing to risk death!

Moreover, this thing isn't completely unlicensed; it has a well-known, reputable brand.

[Prehistoric Civilization] Ah!

Argoll, leveraging the legacy of prehistoric civilization, developed to the point of overwhelming Terra. Victoria, also relying on the legacy of prehistoric civilization, ended up getting herself badly beaten. How many of the leaders of these nations are truly ignorant of prehistoric civilization? Even if some are, the cannon fire at the Shard should have brought them the blessings of prehistoric civilization!

A very simple principle—would a prehistoric civilization build a door intending to kill itself? liusi…

Even if it were true, it wouldn't be a loss to rob them. After all, they're not like Ernst who led from the front and did everything personally. Sending someone over, whether they succeed or fail, they'd be heroes or martyrs. It would just cost a little more money to compensate the martyr's family. Even if they didn't get the inheritance, they could still serve as a publicity tool for pioneering explorers!

It's a win-win situation no matter what! Just like before! Ernst's project only has three possibilities;

Small wins, medium wins, and big wins!

Ernst had anticipated this outcome.

You guys fight for it yourselves, whoever wins gets to keep it. Once you've made a name for yourselves, I'll naturally add someone like a "Lich Security Guard" or "Beastmaster Guide" to your team, just to give you a free ride. How could you refuse?

If you won't accept it, then let me repeat Ernst and Kelsey's advice to you again: "This is all for your own good! It's for your safety! I'll be a good person to the end, so I'll take a loss and not charge you any extra fees!"

Don't be fooled by the fact that this whole process seems to go in circles, take a long detour, and waste a lot of time; this is the political wisdom inherent in "procedures"!

You chose this person yourself. We only provide value-added services, specifically the most valuable and essential security-type value-added services. You've already spent so much on the initial bidding; are you really unwilling to spend a little more on your personal safety?

What's more, I'm giving this away for free! You won't find such a good deal even if you searched with a lantern!

At that time, Ernst will be on the moral high ground. Even if the Duke of Custer came, he wouldn't be able to say anything. Not only would he not be able to say anything, but she would also have to thank us!