People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Returning from the [Continuation of Civilization] means completing the first step of the plan: obtaining enough information and data about the evolution of the Deep Blue Tree. The next step is to acquire the [Deep Blue Tree] and use the [Heavenly Pivot] to build a model for it.

Ernst, together with the Doctor, Kal'tsit, and others, finally finalized the name of the project.

Following the original concept of the Deep Blue Tree, Ernst named the survival plan, which aimed to build a "Bio-Ark" that would allow life to live freely, with this wish as its ultimate goal.

Arknights.

Ernst still remembered the name of the land he lived on in his past life. Although he didn't know whether the ark in the original timeline could still become their ark after he, like a butterfly, flapped his wings countless times, at least he had found an ark that could carry everything he cherished toward tomorrow.

If it happens to match up, then consider it a coincidence of kindred spirits.

If it doesn't match, that's okay; consider it a small tribute. Based on the principle of information perturbation, who knows, maybe his cards will even be sold in the game in the future?

I hope they can create a stronger class!

However, as it turns out, according to the first law of Tongliao, when you think your plan will be fine, it is most likely to go wrong!

Ernst didn't even make any of the common mistakes that ruthless people make, like poor quality control; it was simply that plans couldn't keep up with changes.

He was already planning to contact Clementa to discuss the trip to Agor, but before he could even make the call, a message came from Iberia!

Dario's shout of "For the sake of civilization, lend a hand, brother!" almost triggered Ernst's PTSD!

He quickly looked down to check his attire, thankfully finding no emblems that would be blocked during the review process.

Ernst knew the principle that "Project Originium cannot be rushed, and Project Ark cannot be delayed," but he really didn't expect that this was no longer a question of whether he was in a hurry or not; it was Hai Si who was in a greater hurry than him!

After his verbal attacks temporarily halted the Originium crisis and his slaps temporarily quelled the Demon crisis, there is finally a crisis that Ernst cannot avoid.

It has already searched ÷QuN: Jiusi Baer 4 Umbrella is right in front of you!

As the discussion gradually subsided, Ernst glanced around the summit hall.

Inside the solemn and brightly lit summit hall, representatives from various mobile city-states, nations, and organizations of Terra were seated on the meeting platform. Ernst's gaze swept across the room, from the nobles of Victoria and the knights of Casimir to the envoys of Yan, the representatives of Colombia, and even representatives of forces that were usually detached from the mainstream. Ernst could read the complex emotions on the faces of each person.

Worry, doubt, and even a hint of barely perceptible fear.

He understood the origin of these emotions, and after wearing the "Continuation of Civilization" mask, his understanding and control over these emotions became even more profound.

"Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen."

Ernst's voice, amplified through a microphone connected to a loudspeaker, reverberated throughout the hall. He tried to remain steady, but the urgency in his tone could not be completely concealed.

“Today, we are gathered here not to celebrate peace, nor to discuss trade, nor to resolve long-standing territorial disputes or political differences. What we face today is an ultimate threat that transcends nation, race, religion, and even our inherent understanding of the word ‘enemy’.”

He paused slightly, allowing the weight of his words to settle in everyone's hearts.

He could see that some people nodded slightly after he spoke, while others frowned.

Therefore, Ernst emphasized again:

“I’m talking about—Haisi.”

"This name may have existed only in ancient Iberian legends or in sporadic reports provided by Agor in the past. But now, it is no longer a distant nightmare. It is a real giant wave crashing against our coastline, a merciless plague eroding our land, a deep-sea shadow that devours our compatriots and distorts our homeland."

"Suspicion: Prism 7 Willow Wheel"

"The Agor boasted of their military might, comparing themselves to the stars in the sky and belittling us to the insects in a well, but when they fell, they didn't even have time to let out a proper scream."

"I mourn their fate, but I don't want to one day have to mourn for ourselves. The Agors' formidable military strength is beyond doubt, and when they all fell so suddenly, it's conceivable that our army, our city's defensive artillery, and our proud Originium Arts will struggle more and more against the Sea Si! They may even find it difficult to resist!"

As Ernst spoke, he shared the information he already had about Hai Si.

He was supposed to share this intelligence with Clementa or Heratia, but communication with Agor's home territory had been severed. Ernst tried to use the [Heavenly Network] to directly search all of Agor's communication frequencies, only to find that Agor was now in [Silence].

Just like the "Great Silence" that Iberia once experienced, the entire country fell silent, and no signal, whether electromagnetic waves or sound, could be transmitted.

Left with no other choice, Ernst had to temporarily abandon the idea of ​​contacting Agor directly.

A low murmur rippled through the hall. The delegates, staring at the various pieces of information about Haisi displayed on the screens before them, whispered amongst themselves, their faces growing increasingly worried. Ernst could sense the unease spreading.

But Ernst knew these words had to be said. Because the people sitting here were different from the Iberians on the front lines; before disaster struck, they always considered themselves special.

Creating a common enemy is far more effective at building a united alliance than constructing common interests.

"We can no longer fight our own battles! The internal strife of Yan Kingdom, the Originium Arts research of Letania, the Winter Legion of Ursus, the integration of the city-states of Victoria—all of these may become meaningless in the face of the tide of the Sea King! If we continue to indulge in mutual suspicion and confrontation, if we are still calculating the gains and losses of geopolitics, then what awaits us is only to be defeated one by one, and ultimately sink together into that azure despair!"

"As you can see, I swear on my honor that the crisis of the Haizi is imminent. Terra, our home, is facing an unprecedented crisis of survival! This is not a war we can choose to participate in; it is a battle concerning our very existence! The Haizi will not distinguish between you as a Sarkaz or a Felin, a Liberi or a Lupo. In their eyes, we are all just nourishment waiting to be evolved!"

"Therefore, I, Ernst Shivaesh, as the interim secretary-general of this summit, hereby issue this most urgent and poignant appeal to you all in the name of all living beings on Terra:"

"Put aside our differences! Set aside our disputes! Unite!"

Ernst raised his voice, accompanied by a series of pulsating ocean photographs sent back by Dario from the front lines, his tone earnest and persuasive.

"I hereby formally call for the establishment of an unprecedented Terra Alliance! Share all intelligence on the Sea-Children, whether it be their physiological weaknesses or their operational patterns! Integrate our military forces, form a joint fleet and rapid reaction force, and rush to the aid of any attacked region! Concentrate our top scientists and engineers, whether they come from Rhine Lab, Rhodes Island, or research institutions of other countries, to jointly develop technologies and weapons that can effectively counter and even eradicate the Sea-Children threat!"

“I know it’s difficult. We have too many historical issues and too much distrust between us. But, to be honest, the Iberians have made a commitment.”

"Iberia will shed their blood for Terra and vow to keep the Sea Heirs out. This is their resilience, the resilience of Iberia!"

"And what about us? If we can combine the glory of Victoria, the vicissitudes of the Great Yan, the vision of Columbia, the roar of Ursus, the elegance of Letania, and the power of all city-states and all races into an unstoppable torrent, how can we not prove to those monsters from the deep sea that the will of Terra will never be easily assimilated!"

Ernst let out a long breath, calming his agitated emotions and giving the nations more time to think, thus reducing the resistance caused by "forcing you to make a decision."

To be honest, he didn't want to give such a speech now, because it was clear that none of the nations of Terra were prepared.

In their eyes, it might just be an ordinary afternoon, an ordinary meeting. They only need to raise their hands a few times to finish work and go home with peace of mind. Maybe they can even take their wives, children, friends, or lovers to have a delicious meal at some small shop.

Then today, someone suddenly told them that a crisis had arrived, a battle for survival had begun, and their next choice might determine the fate of Terra.

It's no wonder they felt helpless; even Ernst would have been at a loss in this situation.

This was a genuine "accident." It was the kind of "accident" Ernst was least adept at handling.

But there is no way.

No one knows whether an accident or tomorrow will come first. Just as Ernst famously said in his previous life—

It is a miracle that we have been able to live safely to this day!

Terra's ability to survive unscathed until the summer of 1096, amidst the covetousness of demons, the spread of Originium, and the looming threat of the Sea Kings, is itself a great miracle!

Unfortunately, as Preses said, the Creator of this Universe 7, who belongs to 0, is not merciful. The ordinary, joyful ending of the Sixth Universe, which is like a miracle, does not bring Him joy, so He always has to do something to destroy all that is beautiful.

The all-knowing "Prophet" failed to foresee his own fate; the "Priestess" who studied amber sacrificed civilization in the process of saving it; the selfless "Preserver" ultimately failed to preserve anything; and the compassionate "Nurturer's" "children" launched a reckless invasion for food. He simply relishes this drama of the dragon slayer ultimately becoming the dragon himself.

He threw all of this in front of Ernst, as if to make him, the indestructible Amber, witness and judge this farce.

Ernst declined to comment.

He was disgusted only by the existence of the observer itself.

To observe, to despise, and to extinguish the struggles of any civilization—if this is the purpose of the Observer, then Ernst will not hesitate to use any means to kill him, including the Originium Project.

Ed was right! This kind of being is indeed utterly repulsive. Just living a life of ignominy can't vent the anger of being toyed with. If possible, even simply killing Him wouldn't be satisfying!

Even if I don't live, you won't live either! That's how it should be!

But he is not yet at a point where he can directly confront the Observer.

Before him lay the work of an old friend.

Ernst didn't want to simply see Haizi as his enemy. All the information indicated that Haizi, like the other leaders of the survival projects or their achievements, should have become his ally. But things didn't go as planned. Now, Ernst didn't want the Observer to continue manipulating Lo's work into such a frenzied and distorted form.

The arrival of the end of civilization distorted the most successful idea of ​​a genius's life. If this is partly due to his "treasure," then let him correct it himself!

Ernst looked down into the silent hall, as if he were the only living person left in the world. All eyes were fixed on the podium.

He knew what these people were waiting for in the QQ group: 48÷83.

They are waiting for an example.

Whether they like it or not, no one would willingly place themselves and their country in a war that yields no benefit. Moreover, Ernst's proposed "united front" plan clearly goes beyond any previous "international cooperation" at the World Summit.

He directly touched upon one of the most sensitive areas—the military. Even the "war on terror" also being waged in Iberia was conducted in the form of "volunteer troops," but this time, Ernst was clearly calling on everyone to open their wallets!

Therefore, whoever makes the proposal must set an example!

Ernst was willing to set an example:

"In order to deal with this crisis, I will go directly to the front line in Iberia to contact Agor in my capacity as the interim secretary-general of the World Summit and the plenipotentiary ambassador for the joint sea and land forces."

"I will request the cooperation of Jeragand, the behemoth god of Sherag, in this operation. At the same time, I will also invite [Sami], [Chronicle], [Year] and their agents, the four behemoths of the ephemeral sunset, and all the beast lords to participate in this united front."

Each time Ernst called out a name, the noise below would gradually return, until Ernst announced the name of the Beast Lord along with the name of the Beast Lord, and the once silent hall was now filled with clamor!

The reason is simple: they had the same reaction as Ernst.

When did I (him) start having so many helpers?

Among them are even deities who theoretically belong to other countries, such as the Sami and the Sui.

But at this moment, when Ernst uttered these names, people looked at the faces of the leaders of those countries and were surprised to find that they did not seem surprised, nor did they raise any questions.

They all believed that Ernst could do it, that he could obtain the help of these beings in his own name!

What a powerful fighting force this is!

Even the most pessimistic person about the Haisi crisis will stand tall with pride after hearing these words!

This is the essence of the land!

"I also hope that you all here will grant me this right and honor, so that I may no longer call upon people as the leader of a particular nation, but rather think from the perspective of all the people of Terra. So that I may always be on the front line during this crisis, together with all those who fight for civilization."

"Do we choose to perish together in mutual distrust, or do we choose to fight side by side and fight for a chance of survival? This choice is in our hands today, and it is in the hands of each and every one of us!"

"Please believe that we are not helpless in the face of natural disasters!"

He snapped his speech shut, stepped off the stage, and bowed deeply to everyone in the audience.

On the large screen behind him, Hai Si's photo slowly faded out, replaced by the huge logo of the World Summit.

Their arms were clasped tightly together.

"Kazdelnia joins!"

Nastya was the first to stand up, her support for no reason other than Ernst's.

Tikkaz is someone who always repays a grudge, but at the same time, he always repays a favor!

"Sami joins."

The blonde Yuki, representing the Sami, was the second to stand up.

He adjusted his glasses and nodded to Ernst. Now that [Sami] was on Ernst's side, they would naturally support him unconditionally.

"Siesta joins."

Mayor Hermann himself raised his hand.

Siesta's existence is insignificant among these major powers; in fact, Siesta doesn't even have the power to vote, but Mayor Hermann still managed to force a vote.

His gaze was fixed on Ensou: 牭叭陑4~三^傘$ster, as if he had returned to that afternoon three years ago.

Ernst brought a group of rising stars who are now shining in Terra politics to Siesta. The Secretary-General of the World Summit then had a private conversation with him in his office. During the conversation, he put forward the concept of "Terra Community of Shared Destiny" and expressed his ambition of "small country alliance".

Hermann rejected the offer without hesitation.

He warned Ernst that it was too early to do so, that large countries would not allow small countries to come together, and that the very idea of ​​doing so was dangerous.

As for the scene of Terra united as one, Herman couldn't even imagine it three years ago.

But what about now?

He sat in the magnificent World Summit Hall, discussing important matters concerning Terra with leaders and representatives from major powers such as Victoria, Letania, and Yan.

Although he was just a figurehead, and although the so-called "democracy" didn't actually exist, he saw this progress and Ernst's achievements!

Siesta is not the only small country, nor is it the only force that hopes for the long-term preservation of fairness, justice, and order. As a small politician who also navigates between major powers, Hermann is well aware of how arduous Ernst's efforts have been!

So this time, when you bring up "let's unite" again, I won't refuse!

Let's just say that the boomerang of youthful passion has hit my older self in the head. This time, I think you really can do it!

"Colombia joins."

The Tin Man raised his hand. His action elicited gasps of surprise; clearly, no one believed that a permanent member of the UN Security Council like Colombia would approve such a proposal without even holding an internal discussion. Some even questioned whether the Tin Man actually had such authority.

But Xi Ren felt he was too slow in raising his hand. He just wanted to wait and see, but he ended up in fourth place. Now he's doomed. He'll probably get a scolding from the president when he gets back!

Following Zhong QUn:)錂簯^三他, the representative of Yan Kingdom also raised his hand.

"Yan Kingdom joins."

This time, no one questioned why the Yan representative had such authority.

Because the two people sitting next to Miss Ning Ciqiu were the "Pillar of the State" of Yan Kingdom and the "True Dragon" of Yan Kingdom.