The Growth of a God

Chapter 857 Qin II

In the vast land of the Eight Wastelands, there is Tianxuan Island in the extreme west.

Since the Cataclysm, runaway flesh, living machines, and wriggling earth can be seen everywhere.

Those were phenomena caused by the gods' fall from evil and their wanton tampering with of the rules, and they have now become part of the world's ecology.

However, Tianxuan Island, located in the far west, has retained a normal order in this endless chaos.

This island is not big, but it has a vitality and vigor that is completely different from the outside world.

The vegetation grows in this place just like in the normal world...

The only intelligent life in the world lives in the tall buildings and buildings...

What's even more bizarre is that there is a city on this island that is functioning normally, and has differentiated into complete industrial, agricultural and residential areas.

“Will there be enough food produced this year?”

Standing in the conference hall at the highest point in the city, a man with a typical Qin appearance asked in a low voice.

All around the man, huge screens connected public representatives, chamber of commerce leaders, and union leaders from all over the city, who discussed and decided the future of the city together.

"The impact of the catastrophe is still intensifying, and the improved seeds in the agricultural areas have already started to revitalize."

"If we continue to use those seeds, who knows what kind of monster will be grown next time."

Hearing the man's inquiry, the agricultural representative carefully conveyed the latest situation on his side.

Although the technology left by the empire is advanced enough, the location of Tianxuan Island is too remote. After the catastrophe, basically no scientists and engineers can come here.

"What about the technology for synthesizing food? How is the progress?"

After a brief silence, the man turned his gaze to the representative of the technical experts.

"If it's just a small food shortage, we can use technology to synthesize it..."

"But this is not a long-term solution. We need more energy."

In this ruined world, the sun, moon and stars have long been unable to provide energy, and the lava core underground has turned into a monster.

Any technology that lacks energy support will basically not make much progress.

"I am against using those precious energy sources to synthesize food!"

At this moment, a Chamber of Commerce leader suddenly raised his hand in objection.

"Your Majesty, implement food rationing!"

"We don't need so many people anymore!"

"Under the current circumstances, it is meaningless for children to continue to study, and the elderly are of no value at all."

"I propose that, until the energy problem is completely resolved, we limit the food rations of the children and banish those useless old people out of the city!"

The Chamber of Commerce leader's proposal caused a stir, but no one objected.

It is obvious that human nature cannot withstand any test in the face of survival crisis.

"We are human beings, not beasts."

"If we can abandon the elderly today, can we abandon you tomorrow?"

The man's voice suddenly became a little low as he swept his cold eyes over the silent representatives.

"From today on, the rations of all high-ranking officials, including me, will be cut, and food will be given priority to children and the elderly."

"Also notify the Mechanical Law Enforcement Officer that if anyone is found to disobey my orders, they can execute him first and report later."

There was clearly no murderous intent in the man's tone, but everyone felt a chill running down their spine.

It was only at this moment that they suddenly realized that although the emperor in front of them looked gentle and elegant, he was actually a ruthless character who built this paradise on earth with his own efforts.

The reason why people like them can become the high-ranking officials in this city is simply because His Majesty needs someone to help him maintain order.

In fact, this is also a normal situation after the catastrophe.

A person without a cruel heart could not have survived, let alone built the paradise that exists today.

"Your Majesty, there have been a lot of protests in the residential area recently..."

As if to break the cold silence, the representative from the residential area raised his hand and spoke.

"Everyone is complaining about the restrictions during this period. Not only are food prices rising, working hours are getting longer, but even the pay is getting less and less."

"Some guys even insult you in private. Do you think we should implement a detention policy?"

Hearing this, the man first looked up and glanced at the resident representative, then spoke lightly.

"As long as they don't disrupt the order of the city, let them complain as much as they want."

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After the meeting ended, the screens gradually went dark.

The man then slowly closed his eyes when no one was around, a rare look of anger and fatigue revealed on his face.

Managing a city, especially a city that has experienced civilization and convenience, is far from as simple as imagined.

Aren’t the complaints from the residents’ representatives also the inner thoughts of the senior officials who participated in the meeting?
After all, they are just expressing their own ideas through the mouths of the people.

In this city, the only person who truly cares about the people is this man.

"Qin II?"

"You really think too highly of me. I am not worthy of being called the 'Second Generation' at all."

With a long sigh, the man known as "Qin Ershi" clenched his fists, and the anger and fatigue on his face gradually dissipated.

From a personal point of view, Qin II could actually understand the thoughts of those senior officials.

After all, this world has already been destroyed and is slowly dying.

The creatures living in this world are just struggling to survive, and are unable to reverse the inevitable fate of death.

In this situation, who would worry about the future?

Living in the present and living only for yourself is what most normal people think.

On the contrary, people like Qin II who are dedicated to maintaining normal civilized order are the true outliers of this era.

Because Qin II firmly believed that people cannot live just for the sake of living like beasts.

Adhering to the bottom line of morality and preserving the spark of civilization should be the original intention of establishing this city.

"Your Majesty, when you led the people to rebel against the gods, was your situation more difficult than mine now?"

Walking slowly to the huge floor-to-ceiling glass, Qin II can overlook the entire city from his perspective.

And just opposite Qin II, there is a huge statue holding a sword, giving people an extremely majestic feeling.

The man seemed to be thousands of feet tall, his entire body was dark yellow, and his hair was burning like flames.

If the man hadn't been standing there motionless, not even breathing.

I'm afraid many people would think it is a living creature, a real life.

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(End of this chapter)