Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

But what the officials need to do is coordinate and build Terra.

Seeing the impoverished and backward land transformed into a prosperous place through their efforts, and the emaciated people regaining their vitality, silence and numbness turned into joy.

This sense of accomplishment is no less than that of the soldiers of the three major battle groups who won the war.

Everyone was enthusiastic, and the officials were always looking forward to seeing human civilization move towards unification and a broader, more advanced era through their efforts.

When they live a prosperous life and have no worries about material things, they will pursue their life goals, which will inspire them with boundless motivation.

Drop~

At that moment, a semi-circular object on Kara's desk turned red, and a message appeared on it. Kara tapped it lightly.

The next moment, the door to the management office opened automatically, and a figure walked in.

This is a man with a very good mental outlook.

His upright posture resembled that of a soldier.

The man was about to speak when Kara waved him off, saying, "No need for formalities."

“Zemo”.

Kara called out the man's name; it was Zemo.

He was once a descendant of a noble family in Sokovia, who was worried about his country but powerless to do anything about it. Since the establishment of the Terra Empire, he has joined the Terra government and has been working diligently and making great contributions.

Zemo is a top talent, both militarily and in terms of management.

Kara has also been keeping an eye on Zemo and is interested in nurturing him.

Zemo did not disappoint Kara; he achieved outstanding results in many construction and coordination projects.

The Terra Empire's top-down structure is currently functioning very well.

No matter who it is, as long as they perform well, demonstrate their excellence, and achieve results, the government will immediately promote them.

This is one of the reasons why Terra is so positive and optimistic today.

Fair and just promotion criteria, along with positive feedback, are also reasons for motivating a person's efforts and ambition.

After all, no one wants to be hardworking and excellent enough, but never get promoted and never be able to showcase their abilities.

The corruption of government systems often leads to a loss of public trust.

It's because it's not fair.

Terra wouldn't be like that.

Terra can allow backdoor promotions and individual promotions, but the person must be outstanding, have achievements, and not overshadow the excellence and efforts of others.

With such a conscientious structure, there is no fear of how corrupt the system might become.

Many dynasties were similar at the beginning of their existence.

Unlike Terra, Terra has a faith, and this faith is in an immortal god, and a group of high-ranking officials also share the same ideology.

As long as the team under Matthew's leadership doesn't go astray, it's virtually impossible for those below to leave.

Moreover, the monitoring system of the AI ​​Veronica and the deterrent effect of the court are no joke.

Corruption?

It will be pulled out and sent to the courtroom in a matter of minutes.

Zemo was a hidden talent under the old Sokovia regime, but under the new Terra regime, he has fully blossomed and shown his true potential.

"Zemo, do you want to pursue an administrative or military career?"

Kara gave Zemo two options.

Zemo is not only a talent, but also an all-rounder. He is a strategist, a leader, and of course, he also possesses top-level military capabilities that are at the pinnacle of human capabilities.

That's why Kara gave Zemo a choice.

This can be considered as respecting Zemo's own wishes.

Zemo's heart skipped a beat. He was originally quite satisfied with his position, as he had been rising rapidly in administration, but he would have preferred other options.

He pondered for a moment.

If he could, he would prefer to focus on the military, although he is also quite adept at administration.

Seeing Zemo's expression, Kara understood without saying a word.

So she spoke up, "Zemo, would you like to join the Imperial Guard?"

These words exploded in Zemo's mind like a thunderbolt, causing him to completely lose control of his expression. He suddenly widened his eyes and looked at Kara with disbelief.

"Lord Kara, you...you mean the Imperial Guard?"

The Imperial Guards, though seemingly a simple term, carry entirely different meanings.

Who in the entire Terra doesn't know about the soon-to-be-formed Imperial Guard?

Those were the supreme imperial guards, directly responsible for protecting and escorting the emperor.

Even setting aside the issue of power, it is also a kind of honor.

In the eyes of the Terrans today, joining the Imperial Guard is an absolutely irresistible temptation.

Zemo never expected that he would be able to join the Imperial Guard.

“Good. You want to be recommended to join the Imperial Guard. There are two hundred people in the same batch of Imperial Guards. You will quickly become the Emperor’s Imperial Guard and will also become instructors for training the younger Imperial Guards.”

Kara nodded.

"I'm willing, but..."

Chapter 426 Matthew: Him? Testing me? (Seeking monthly votes)

"I have received serum injections."

Zemo hesitated for a moment.

Serum injections are not limited to the three major battle groups; administrative, logistical, scientific and technological departments, and various departments of Star Torch can also receive them.

This is a welfare benefit for the high-ranking officials of the Terra government; ordinary citizens cannot use it for the time being. The serum injected into ordinary citizens is the civilian version, which is diluted.

However, this diluted version of the serum is actually more difficult to study than the original serum.

Because these high-ranking officials are very clear about the future strategic goals of the Terra Empire, which are destined to involve the widespread use of serum among the general population.

The timing isn't quite right now.

It will only be activated when a certain stage is reached.

Therefore, the diluted serum only slightly enhances the body, health, brain, and lifespan, and further serum injections will be necessary.

To put it simply, it's a castrated version of the original serum, but subsequent injections need to make up for it. This is a problem at the underlying genetic level, but it's not a major problem for the genetic department.

The serum from administrative cases is different; it's exactly the original serum.

So don't underestimate administrative officials just because they belong to the administrative field; each one of them is a super strong man with the strength of tens of tons.

Even Captain America, Steve Rogers, could be knocked unconscious by a single punch from these civil servants.

Zemo was wondering if it was too late to join the Imperial Guard.

He was, after all, an official in the administrative system. Although he was also training by injecting serum, the intensity was nowhere near that of the soldiers in the three major battle groups. How could he still grow after such a long delay?

After learning of Zemo's worries, Kara reassured him.

"Don't underestimate the serum, and don't underestimate the six techniques created by the Emperor. It can develop and train the whole body to the maximum extent. As long as your body's cells are still active, your hidden potential will not be buried."

Upon receiving Kara's reply, Zemo agreed almost without hesitation.

"I am willing to join the Imperial Guard."

"Okay, I will recommend you. You will participate in a six-month closed training program. You will not be able to meet in person for the next six months, but you can video chat. You will have three days off, and someone will take over your position."

"Yes."

After the conversation, Zemo left the city hall management office.

After leaving, Zemo's usually stable emotions became somewhat unbalanced, and he felt his heart beating very fast.

That was the Imperial Guard! He had actually managed to join the Imperial Guard, the Emperor's personal guard.

Zemo was originally a non-believer in ghosts and gods; you could say he had no faith. He didn't believe in Jesus, God, or any evil gods or demons like cults.

All he wanted was to work hard so that his family could live a good life.

He once had the ideal of changing Sokovia, but reality was too cruel. He had no chance of making any progress in the quagmire of the Sokovian government.

In Sokovia, he had no political influence, no private armed forces, and no tycoon support.

He was just a simple intelligence squad commander.

After realizing his own powerlessness, he turned his attention to protecting his family.

But the Emperor's arrival changed this corrupt and mired country. Families and Sokovians were no longer ravaged by war, and no longer worried about survival.

Moreover, all the buildings were demolished, and a brand new city, with magnificent buildings that combine advanced technology with nature, rose from the ground.

Zemo was a firsthand witness to the sense of accomplishment that came from nothing, and to his gratitude and absolute loyalty to the great emperor who created it all.

You could even say that Zemo has found faith, and so has everyone else.

The source of the faith is called Matthew, and it is called Terra.

How could Zemo not be excited to be able to join the guard of the supreme and most revered Emperor?

He wanted to go back and tell his father, wife, and children the news.

I believe his family will be proud of him.

.........

On the rooftop of the royal palace in the holy city of Iros, the Ancient One and Matthew stood side by side at the edge, looking at the distant buildings and the gray knights coming and going, as well as the sky transport planes.

The bustling construction scene is also an exciting sight.

After admiring the magnificent holy city, the Ancient One couldn't help but exclaim to Matthew, "It's truly an amazing miracle, a miracle that can only be seen here."

Gu Yi is a worldly person.

The holy city of Iros is magnificent, but that doesn't mean she hasn't seen anything more magnificent.

Putting everything else aside, Asgard alone is more magnificent and beautiful than Ilos, but Asgard was built a very long time ago, by the Odinson family over generations with countless efforts and time.

But Iros was not.

And most importantly, the creation of Iros from nothing was accomplished by the original humans.

This in itself is a miracle.

A miracle that cannot be replicated.

"Humans are a race that is prone to creating miracles." Matthew's assessment of the Ancient One was very calm.

"Yes, humanity itself is a miracle."

Gu Yi felt somewhat disappointed.

However, she did not continue to discuss this issue, but instead explained her purpose: "Some people in the universe are making moves, and their eyes are on Earth, as well as Terra."

Matthew's eyes flickered slightly: "At this time?"

Clearly, he considered this timing somewhat sensitive.

The Ancient One was very satisfied with Matthew's keen sense in this area; he grasped things immediately.

"The Earth itself is very delicate, and its special nature is destined to attract the attention of many people, but your appearance has brought it forward."

Matthew nodded silently.

The idea that Earth is the center of the universe is pure nonsense, but the claim that Earth is the center of high-level events is not entirely unfounded.

Many directly or indirectly related crises will arise here in the future. Many civilizations in the universe do not care about Earth, and some are even unaware that Earth exists.

Only deities who have reached a certain level of enlightenment know the unique characteristics of Earth.