Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 227 Meetings, Big and Small (Part 1)

"The nearby Devouring Beasts are all moving towards the lighthouse, and more and more Devouring Beasts are entering the radar's scanning range. Roughly estimated, at least 100,000 Devouring Beasts have gathered below the lighthouse," the radar observer reported to Jingnan.

Jingnan rubbed her temples, her small face looking slightly tired.

She hasn't slept well for days.

Every time she closes her eyes, the image of the Devouring Beast roaring appears in her mind, and then a strong sense of responsibility urges her to get up and check the Devouring Beast's movements below the lighthouse.

Another observer said, "The Devouring Beasts are building a beast ladder below the lighthouse, and it's already close to a hundred meters high. The fact that they can build it so high in such a short time means there must be an extremely large Devouring Beast inside."

Like human ladders, animal ladders cannot be increased simply by stacking them up; they all need support points.

"The situation is not optimistic," Jingnan sighed.

One hundred thousand Devouring Beasts!

The Lighthouse has fewer than 20,000 people in total, and each person has to deal with an average of five Devouring Beasts. And this is just now.

In a few more days, the number of Devouring Beasts will surge again.

When the time comes, if all the people in the Lighthouse are distributed to the Devouring Beasts, each Devouring Beast will only get a few kilograms.

If the anti-gravity engine cannot be restarted before the last moment, abandoning the tower becomes everyone's only option.

"But don't worry, if it really comes to it, we can leave by car."

Jingnan picked up his coffee and took a small sip.

The milky aroma and bitterness blend together, flowing over the tip of the tongue and permeating the lungs.

She narrowed her eyes.

This was given to her by Mark; he said it was coffee from the ground people.

There was coffee at the lighthouse, some brought back from the ground by the hunters, and some grown by the lighthouse itself, but the taste was far inferior to the coffee Mark had given her this time.

People on the ground are living a really good life.

If we had known that survival was possible on the ground, what has been going on with the lighthouse for the past few decades?
"Ugh."

Thinking of this, Jingnan sighed again.

Meanwhile, the staff in the navigation control room were whispering among themselves.

"It seems the lighthouse is doomed this time."

"With the anti-gravity engine locked, how can Lord Mark protect everyone's lives?"

"The problem is that even if we risk our lives, we can't save them; there are too many Devouring Beasts down there."

"Do you think I'll be able to see my child after the Three Laws are abolished?"

"Child, it should be alright, right?"

At this moment, Jingnan coughed lightly.

She said, "I'm going out for a bit. Keep an eye on the radar and sensors, and report any abnormalities to me immediately."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief," everyone responded in unison.

Jingnan pushed open the door and left.

Compared to other departments of the lighthouse, the work in the navigation control room is relatively easy.

All they have to do is sit in their office and look at the screen.

At the same time, other departments were swamped with work.

Especially the supplies warehouse, where the lighthouse has accumulated a lot of things over the decades. This time, all of them had to be inventoried and packed up, so the lights never went out and people were busy 24 hours a day.

Jingnan arrived at the city lord's study.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!
She knocked on the door. Mark's steady voice came from inside: "Come in."

Jingnan pushed open the door, and the furnishings inside were much the same as during Morgan's time, except for the addition of a long conference table.

The table was full of people.

Carrie, Charles, Elon, Victor, Ran Bing, and others.

Everyone has arrived except Jingnan.

"Sorry I'm late," Jingnan said softly.

Mark said nonchalantly, "As long as you're not late, sit down."

Jingnan went to the only empty seat, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Mark cleared his throat. "Everyone's here, so let's begin."

"This is my first meeting since I took office as the city lord. The meeting will mainly focus on the changes and development of the lighthouse. Some things have already been decided. This meeting is just to inform everyone. There are still some things that need to be discussed with you."

Before the words were finished, a shrill sound rang out from the table.

"Lord of the City, now that you've become the city lord, what else do you need to consult with others about? Can't you just make decisions on your own?"

Charles tilted his head back, staring absently at the ceiling.

Mark shook his head and said seriously, "I am not Lord Morgan. I am good at collecting supplies on the ground, but I lack experience in managing the lighthouse. So I will discuss everything that can be discussed with everyone, hoping to find the right path."

Charles gave a dismissive smile.

Elon said, "Speak quickly, Lord Mark. The supply warehouse can't do without me. I have to go back as soon as I finish this meeting."

“Okay, teacher,” Mark said with a smile.

"First of all, there are the three laws. Rumors have been circulating on the Lighthouse these days, and I believe you have all heard about them to some extent."

"There will be no more Three Laws."

"In other words, we will no longer divide the upper class and the lower class based on the superiority or inferiority of their genes. Everyone can do the work they are capable of, doctors will treat everyone equally, and resources will be distributed equally."

"At the same time, restore the kinship ties of the old world, encourage free love, and no longer assign breeding tasks."

"We will no longer send the elderly on long journeys."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions became complicated.

The Three Laws have been operating in the beacon for decades. Some of them witnessed its birth, participated deeply in its promulgation, and others were forced to restrain their emotions because of it.
Now it has finally completed its historical mission and is drawing to a close.

Elon looked at Mark with satisfaction.

Decades ago, at the same table, Morgan defied public opinion and promulgated the Three Laws. Decades later, a boy he watched grow up sat at this table and abolished the Three Laws.

The time in my memory was very short, as if it had all happened in the blink of an eye.

Hui Ran, Carrie frowned and said, "Morgan's three laws do have problems, but without the three laws, and treating everyone the same, can the Lighthouse's resources be sustained, and can its population be replenished?"

Everyone was staring at Mark.

Admittedly, the Three Laws have their problems, but they solved the objective problems of insufficient resources and manpower in the Lighthouse.

Under Morgan's iron-fisted rule, the Three Laws have been operating in the Beacon for decades, and the new generation has basically become accustomed to their existence. Is it really a good thing for the Beacon to rashly abolish the Three Laws now?
"There's no need to worry about that."

Mark replied, "White Moon will provide us with all the supplies we need, and he will not restrict our freedom; we can still go out and gather supplies."

"Just based on Bai Yuetian's promise?" Carrie's brows furrowed even deeper.

“Lord Mark, you’re oversimplifying things. The Lighthouse has over ten thousand mouths to feed. Can Bai Yuetian provide enough? And what’s his motive? Does he have so much food he can’t eat it all?”

(End of this chapter)