Gou is a dark elf in Warhammer

The once bustling mansion of the Ruilen family is now quiet.

Currently, the main permanent residents are only Finnubar, Dakos, Jerian, and Genevieve, and their movements have become clearer but less frequent.

Due to his heavy workload, Bell-Eihorn has long since moved to his workplace, and even his routine brief public appearances have been reduced to almost nothing.

As for Finubal's wife, Drusala, and Arthuris, they had already set off for the White Tower of Hoss a few days ago.

Their purpose for this trip was clear.

It houses the most complete and systematic collection of books and archives in Ulthuan, making it the true center of knowledge. As the Director of the Institute of Knowledge, Drusara has an inescapable mission to lead the systematic reform of the Elsalin language; Aserys is both a spellcaster and deeply involved in the humanities, and is very familiar with the materials in the tower; while Finnubal's wife, though not a spellcaster, also studied at the White Tower of Hoth, and the humanities classics are her most familiar and favorite area.

then……

When Darkus and Finnubal appeared together on the street outside the mansion, their driver, Karien, had been waiting for a long time.

The vehicle, which couldn't go fast even with its foot on the engine, slowly started with a low, steady roar. It first took Darkus to Chupacoco's residence, and then carried Finnubal to his destination—the Flying Fish Tavern.

This was the time for the "Kotego Supreme Praise Ceremony".

This is the lizard people's devout tribute to the sun god Kotegor, a collective expression of gratitude to the light of the source of life, and an ancient and pure spiritual connection.

Chupakoko and Tiktato, born from the Hesiota Hatchery, will continue this morning ritual as long as the weather is sunny, without rain or clouds.

Led by them, the lizards stretched out their bodies, arms outstretched to the sides, legs firmly spread apart, assuming a fixed posture resembling the Chinese character "大" (big) in the rising morning light. They remained silent, their scales gleaming warmly in the sunlight, absorbing the sun's bounty directly, replenishing the energy needed for life and movement.

Dakos was well aware of this; it was an essential part of his daily routine.

He didn't urge them, but simply sat leisurely on the railing of the corridor, his arms hanging naturally, his gaze calm and focused as he watched and waited.

As he waited, he suddenly sensed something and turned his head to the side.

Ossiyotan had quietly sat down beside him at some point, his scaly head tilted slightly, his deep vertical pupils contracting in the light and shadow, scrutinizing him intently.

Darkus smiled, reached out, and gently rubbed the delicate yet resilient scales between the legendary chameleon's nostrils and crest, as if stroking a loyal and alert hunting dog.

Ossiyotan did not flinch, but quietly accepted the brief intimacy.

A moment later, the ceremony of supreme praise came to a successful conclusion.

The lizards relaxed almost simultaneously, and upon discovering Darkus behind them, they excitedly rushed towards his location, quickly surrounding him. Their slender tails swayed gently with excitement, the scales rubbing together with a soft rustling sound.

Seeing the cheerful atmosphere, Dakotas also got playful.

He stood up and climbed onto the railing, suddenly striking the classic pose of the Sun Knight, arms raised high, chest out, his posture upright and stable.

Some of the spirit lizards were stunned on the spot, clearly having not experienced the relevant events, and could only look up in confusion; but other spirit lizards, especially those who had adventured with him, lived with him, and had a broader perspective, immediately understood what he was doing.

They immediately straightened up and began to imitate his movements in a very serious and dedicated manner, though their posture was slightly awkward.

In an instant, this courtyard, which should have been solemn, was occupied by a group of Sun Knights, who, though not orderly, were full of life.

In the morning light, scales and smiles shimmer together.

After the jokes, it was time for serious business.

Chupakoko needs to return to the continent of Lustia.

The primary task was to personally convey the crucial information that the key had been found to the Sran priests who were active there, and to urge Master Mazdamudi to begin coordinating the reactivation of the Green Ark, which had already returned to Chapeyuto.

This matter is both complicated and simple.

Raine must first return to Ulthuan to report to Darkus. While the key itself must be brought back, it must not be transported by him or by the elven fleet. Its importance far exceeds the capacity of any safe shipping route; the slightest mishap is unacceptable. Therefore, only by having the lizardmen's green ark personally travel to the Dragon Isles can the stone tablets be brought back to Lustria in the most solemn and safest manner.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Raine is already preparing to return; and the Jerian fleet is also making intensive preparations.

Similarly, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Jerian should have already arrived in Chapeyuto by the time Raine embarks on her return journey.

Following this, Darkus will meet with Master Ma to discuss and survey Ausuan. After the initial findings from the on-site survey, a decision will be made based on actual needs: whether to send Chupakoko back to Chapeyuto a second time, or to invite several Slan members to assist, or simply to assemble an all-star lineup, bringing together everyone who can and should be involved.

At the same time, new incubation pools must be deployed on the continent of Ruscia based on the contents of the stone tablet.

In other words, Chupakoko will likely have to travel back and forth between the two continents at least twice.

Darkus had seriously considered having Serene make the trip, but after careful consideration, he decided against it. By then, Serene's schedule was probably already packed, perhaps even excessively so.

The exploration process itself will be an extremely complex systems engineering project, involving massive-scale calculations and deductions of spiritual veins. As a supercomputer in flesh and blood form, Master Ma is undoubtedly the most suitable, and almost irreplaceable, person to lead it.

First, the current stability intensity of the vortex must be accurately calculated.

If the strength allows, it is possible to attempt to lift the entire landmass that has sunk to the seabed.

This process will almost certainly trigger a massive tsunami or earthquake, as he experienced everything that happened when Chapeyuto, which had sunk to the bottom of the sea, reappeared on land.

Therefore, it is necessary for Serene to lead the Stormweavers Order to set up a comprehensive magical barrier in advance to contain, reduce, or divert the tsunami.

This is undoubtedly a massive and lengthy undertaking.

If the Great Vortex is not strong enough, the Guide Stone Reinforcement System discovered on Death Island must be laid in the Osu Safe Zone to provide the necessary structural support for all subsequent operations, and the Guide Stone System may even need to be reinforced at key nodes on other continents.

if……?
Dakos did not know, and indeed could not predict.

Only after Master Ma personally visits the site and conducts an on-site inspection, like the most knowledgeable and demanding feng shui master, can a final judgment be made.

Therefore, the current steps are actually quite clear.

First, open the refrigerator door, which means inviting Master Ma; as for how to put the elephant in, that is, the specific implementation plan, that can be discussed later.

Ossiyotan, on the other hand, will remain in Ulthuan for a long time to come. Some of the spirit lizards will also stay behind to take care of his daily needs.

Lorthorn is, after all, a city, unlike the jungle where one can easily catch insects to eat.

As for why Ossiyotan was left behind?

Ossiyotan was both an assassin and a bodyguard.

His role is closer to that of a sniper: when the sniper occupies a high point and stands ready with his gun, he is a bodyguard; when the gun is locked on and the trigger is pulled, he is an assassin.

Ossiyotan excelled in both roles, and on another timeline, he had already proven his worth.

Of course, the time he was sucked into the Chaos Demon Realm was an unexpected event that was completely beyond the scope of what could be done. It was more like a sniper encountering overwhelming artillery fire than a tactical mistake.

At present, the situation on the continent of Ruscia is stable, and the low-intensity war in the southern jungles is far from requiring his intervention.

The Shirans are protected by layers of temple guards. Logically speaking, it makes no sense that the Shirans were safe and sound when Ossiyotan was hiding in the Chaos Demon Realm, but something happened as soon as he returned to the real world.

Is he some kind of jinx who brings chaos wherever he goes?
The Great Rat Demons under the command of the Great Horned Rat couldn't even get past the temple guards; even if they managed to break through, they couldn't do anything to the Slan. This was because, apart from some Slan who were carrying out special missions, the rest of the Slan had long since left their long meditative state and instead remained active or deep in thought, making them more capable of reacting to sudden threats.

Dacroix did not need Ossiyotan to assassinate anyone.

At most, he will be asked to conduct reconnaissance around the outskirts of Skaven at some appropriate time in the future.

But definitely not now!
Darkus needs Ossiyotan's assassin attributes to use a ruthless and systematic approach to find and verify all the loopholes in the Elven security system.

Whether it's the Eternal Handmaids protecting the Eternal Queen, the Hoth Sword Saints responsible for close security, or the White Lion Guards protecting the Phoenix King; whether it's the Anti-Chaos Department under the command of Wettier, or the Radiant Shadow Hunters led by Raine, or even the more macro-level military security and intelligence system, in his view, all of these should not merely exist, but must withstand a true test of standing on the opposite side.

Osciotane is precisely that sharp ruler used to reverse-calibrate the system.

After explaining the arrangements to Chupakoko, Karien returned at the appropriate time.

The vehicle restarted outside the courtyard, and with a low, slightly strained roar, Darkus boarded and drove off towards his next destination—Fenrir's office.

Upon seeing Fenrir for the first time, Dakota's mind didn't immediately turn to the official business at hand, but rather to the Hall of Fame. He almost instinctively realized that a crucial subject was missing there.

psychology.

Not only must it be included in the cloisters, but it must also be a compulsory subject.

Once the idea took shape, it quickly became clear and unavoidable.

He then presented this idea directly to Fenrir. After listening, Fenrir did not respond immediately, but pondered in silence for a moment before slowly nodding.

Agreed.

Thus, without any delays, Fenrell was chosen as the head of the psychology department.

After the matter was settled, the two naturally turned the conversation to the current overall progress.

The discussion lasted for quite some time, but ultimately it concluded with an unexpected yet logical conclusion.

Fenrir must return with him to Nagaroth.

As for how this conclusion was derived step by step...

The starting point of the problem is actually not complicated.

Isn't the plan to reduce the military?

In Dakota's view, disarmament can never be solved with a single order or document. It is a systemic project, and an extremely dangerous one at that, one that is extremely prone to spiraling out of control.

It's important to understand that many of Trudeau's veterans were not in a normal, let alone stable, mental state. Even within the immense and high-pressure crucible of the military, they were still able to be bound by discipline, goals, and structure.

But once they leave the army...

Many veterans born in the old era joined the armies of the Fear Lords after reaching adulthood, or even before reaching adulthood, or became mercenaries who roamed the land year-round.

Aside from fighting, they are not incapable of doing nothing; some of the soldiers stationed in Nagarond would go to the cellar area to "relax."

That is, picking vegetables and gathering mushrooms.

This sounds like physical labor, but for them, it's almost a therapeutic activity. They can do anything as long as they don't have to train, stand guard, or patrol.

In addition, there is participation in construction projects.

The new buildings and railway networks of Nagaro and Eichriel in the new era were almost entirely constructed by the army and navy.

In the future, this demand will only increase further.

Ulthuan, Acyriel, Anaheim...

Large-scale construction across the board is now inevitable.

Expansion of old cities, new cities, railways, highways...

National Policy: Imperial Highway, Initiated!

The question is, how exactly should it be done?

Darkus knew very well that this couldn't be solved with just a slogan. He had originally planned to take it in several steps, starting with opening the refrigerator door—but no.

But it does look somewhat similar.

Fortunately, although this matter is troublesome, it is not entirely without a solution.

He already had a clear framework, and Fenrir was an indispensable part of it.

Finrel's responsibility was to conduct systematic psychological assessments for soldiers who were preparing to retire or be laid off.

Of course, this task couldn't have been accomplished by Finrel alone. Trucchi's army and navy combined numbered close to 1.5 million.

Should we have someone do the evaluation?
That would take forever.

A system must be established, which requires assistants and a tiered screening and referral mechanism.

The most suitable, and almost the only feasible, system is undoubtedly the Manminin and Seichiin.

Besides them, who else can we rely on?

Are you suggesting we let Asur do it?
This……

That's a bit inappropriate.

On the one hand, the bureaucrats of the House of People are themselves Truic; on the other hand, they are indeed experienced.

Duruci Society has long implemented a birth subsidy policy, but it is not paid out immediately upon the birth of a child, nor is it paid out in installments over the years. Instead, it is settled in a lump sum when the child reaches adulthood.

Bureaucrats will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the children, one aspect of which is a psychological evaluation.

Of course, this assessment is not very sophisticated and is more like a screening mechanism, but the process is clear and fixed, consisting of three steps.

The first step is a week-long behavioral observation.

Without intervention or guidance, simply record the child's reactions, social behaviors, emotional fluctuations, and stress responses in daily life.

The second step is to draw.

It's not an art test, but rather a way to allow children to project their inner world onto lines and colors in a relatively free state, with observers capturing unusual signals from composition, repetitive imagery, and emotional tendencies.

The third step is to do practice questions.

The questions were not put together on the spot, but were jointly set by the Institute of Divinity led by Daxus and Drusara, and the Institute of Spiritual Oracles under the jurisdiction of Torandil.

The question bank is updated every five years to reflect changes in the times and ensure consistent value orientation. During the actual test, questions are randomly selected from the question bank.

The teachers at Seichiin are the most stable and easily expandable human resources in this system.

For this reason, Fenrir had to travel to Nagaroth.

His task was not to personally diagnose each soldier, that was an impossible task. Rather, it was to provide systematic training for the bureaucrats of the Manminin and the teachers of the Seichiin.

He first established standards and standardized methods; then bureaucrats and teachers conducted psychological assessments of soldiers who were about to retire or be laid off, following the same framework.

The necessary guidance should be provided.

Take your medication if you need to.

Those with good evaluation results and no obvious risks will not simply be taken away.

While waiting for the completion of various settlement and resettlement procedures, they will be arranged to learn a skill as a buffer zone for transitioning from military status to civilian life.

The whole process is like taking off clothes in winter.

Instead of tearing it off all at once, you unravel it layer by layer, link by link, to avoid sudden exposure to the cold wind.

The conclusion was reached at noon.

Dakos and Callien had lunch at Fenrir's place; it was simple and unpretentious.

After dinner, I took a nap. Once I'm refreshed, I'll continue working like a slave. (End of Chapter)