I can see experience bars after being transported to another world.

"That's enough." Klaus gestured with his chin towards the outskirts of the city. "The reinforcements I brought from outside have arrived. Now the battlefield is over; all that's left is reconstruction, and they will be involved in that. The church has also agreed to send additional personnel."

As he spoke, he pulled out a document folded several times from his pocket, unfolded it, looked at it, and then put it back.

"Furthermore, the Empire's movements are faster than I expected. Bronze City has effectively withstood a Forbidden Realm head-on and even won. Such a feat is extremely rare in the Empire's recorded history. Exclusive support and rewards are already on the way, and significant tax concessions will be made."

"From now on, Bronze City won't be much worse off than it is now. In fact, barring unforeseen circumstances, it will be even more prosperous than before."

Lu Yuan nodded.

Indeed. If the empire is willing to increase its support, Bronze City, after its reconstruction, will theoretically be more prosperous and livable than before.

Of course, the name "Bronze City" probably needs to be changed, since there isn't even a single piece of bronze left.

"What about the nobles?" Lu Yuan suddenly remembered this. He hadn't seen a single one since the fight ended.

"They're all dead," Klaus said flatly. "When the Tower of Learning collapsed, not a single one who hid underneath escaped; they all sank to the bottom."

Lu Yuan remained silent for a few moments.

The nobles of the inner city, some high and mighty, some genuinely willing to lend a helping hand to those below them, all ended up dying there.

"The brothers guarding down there aren't having an easy time either," Klaus added. "The groups waiting in the collapse zone suffered heavy injuries from the commotion. Fortunately, they're all superhumans, strong and healthy, so not many were killed; most were just injured."

A small commotion arose at the edge of the open space.

Lu Yuan looked in the direction of the sound.

Archbishop Adrian appeared out of nowhere.

Agnes and several church members followed behind him; the group was covered in dust and dirt, presumably having crawled out of the collapsed area.

The archbishop didn't look very good.

His robes were wrinkled, his face was ashen, and he kept muttering something under his breath. You couldn't hear him when you got closer; you could only see his lips moving rapidly.

No one knows where he went during the time he disappeared from the battlefield.

Klaus glanced at it, asked nothing, looked away, and continued arranging the things he was doing.

Lu Yuan's gaze passed over Adrian and landed on Agnes, a slight thought stirring in his heart.

He still owes the nun a promise.

He had gone to the Tower of Knowledge to find what Laurena had left behind, and she had led him in. In exchange, he needed to help her enter the Sea of ​​Knowledge.

However, he had other plans in mind. Taking her in directly would be the dumbest thing to do.

"Let's go see Rick first," Klaus said.

The two walked one after the other towards the logistics area.

Clearly, Klaus was very concerned about Lake's recovery and needed Lu Yuan, a professional, to offer some advice.

Room 7 in Section C can no longer be called a room at this point.

It was a temporary hall. The ceiling enveloped the entire tree of hope, shutting out the dazzling golden light. The surrounding ruins had also been adjusted accordingly. It seemed Klaus was preparing to rebuild a new structure centered around hope.

The trunk of the tree of hope stands in the center of the hall, its amber bark shimmering with golden light.

Beneath the tree, Rex's enormous insect body lay motionless.

Pale golden roots emerged from the soil, coiled around his carapace, and took root in the core between his chest and abdomen.

The golden light that filled the tree no longer spilled outwards, but instead flowed along the roots, constantly interacting with the insect's body.

The gray and white text is exactly the same as yesterday.

[Target detected: Rick (Mysterious and Extraordinary) (Integration in progress)]

"Is Rick alright?" Klaus asked.

"Everything went smoothly." Lu Yuan nodded. "It's just a matter of time. When the time comes, Rex will naturally wake up."

Klaus stared at the insect-like body for a moment, nodded, and asked no further questions.

Not far away, the Blue Knight and his attendants were no longer there.

Clearly, they have emerged from that state of enlightenment and are now somewhere, pondering their own path.

"There's something I need to tell you," Klaus's voice deepened. "Such a major incident in Bronze City can't be kept secret. The Empire will find out what happened here sooner or later."

"But fortunately, you were in the inner city at the time." He looked at Lu Yuan and continued, "There were no eyewitnesses. And that guy, Rick, wouldn't tell anyone about you. So there's still room for maneuver here."

Lu Yuan understood what he meant.

A third-tier Night Watch captain, who was only second-tier before entering, was caught up in the collision of forbidden levels and still came out alive.

This matter itself is too eye-catching.

Coupled with what he had done to the guards before, it was even more conspicuous. Once it was reported, it was only a matter of time before the Empire's attention fell on him.

His secrets will eventually come out.

"So, I have other plans for you," Klaus said. "After things are settled here, you'll go with the Blue Knight."

"Knight Academy?" Lu Yuan asked.

He had heard Klaus mention it a few times before, and that he also had plans to go and study there.

"Yes, the Knight Academy, the northern branch." Klaus nodded. "Their annual admissions should be starting soon. It's a good place for you. And there are a few advantages for you too."

"First, you can lay low for a while," Klaus continued. "The Knight Academy is truly a separate entity, not under the Empire's jurisdiction, and the Empire's reach isn't that far. If they dare to interfere with the Knight Academy, someone will naturally chop off that hand. At that point, even if the Empire wants to find you, there's not much they can do."

"Secondly," Klaus continued, "I can see that your method is far from simple, completely different from the strange methods you registered before. It's somewhat like those beings that have already disappeared. So, you need to be more discreet."

He said this without much change in tone, but his eyes lingered on Lu Yuan's face for a moment.

"Furthermore, some of the knight captains at the Knight Academy possess an understanding of extraordinary paths that surpasses that of ordinary people. Going there will benefit your future."

"And another thing," Klaus continued, "there's a knight commander who wields the power of timekeeping. If I remember correctly, you have one too, don't you? You can learn something from him."

Lu Yuan nodded.

That was exactly what he was thinking.

"Third, the Blue Knight will go back with you," Klaus said. "The two of you together will at least offer some support."