Doctor, I'm really strong!

"Of course, I will invest in Kazimir. Mines, railways, energy harvesting towers—we can discuss all of these. But what I want, can you give me? I, Yun, am not interested in empty promises."

Although Yun Teng was a typical capitalist, he was still somewhat influenced by the community and was not interested in finance. After all, as long as you have real industries, you can inflate bubbles as much as you want. That's the real goose that lays golden eggs.

The head of the business association immediately replied, "That's for sure. We will definitely show you our sincerity and meet your expectations."

Yun Teng nodded. He didn't need to make any guarantees or promises to anyone else. Anyway, if you don't cooperate with me honestly, then just wait to be overwhelmed by the community's cheap goods. Handing over some things will actually help you survive longer. Now the community is giving you the opportunity to latch onto their coattails, so don't be ungrateful.

This is also Liu Jiuli's current purpose in supporting Yunteng. Although capitalism is also inhumane, it is at least more progressive than feudalism in terms of cannibalism. There is still room for compromise and cooperation between the proletariat and the bourgeoisie, but there is nothing to talk about with feudal garbage.

Yunteng's Lixun Company was used as a bargaining chip to win over other members of the bourgeoisie, to get close to them, understand them, and collect their intelligence, so that when needed, they could wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

The ultimate goal of the community was not to become Soviet revisionism; on the list of those targeted for purges, the bourgeoisie was always number one.

However, there's something even worse that needs to be phased out. We need to help Terra enter a fully capitalist era first, so that future social changes will be easier.

After a hearty meal, the Business Federation showed Yun Teng the utmost hospitality, doing everything in its power to ensure that their patron felt completely at home in Kasimir.

A week later, Risen announced a large-scale investment in Kasimir. The entry of a company with ties to the Commonwealth government into Kasimir meant that Kasimir was about to take off. As a result, massive amounts of capital began to flow in, and Kasimir's financial market turned green across the board. Countless people shouted, "A new golden age has arrived."

This is a signal from the community to the outside world that the community has no intention of moving westward in the short term.

That means Casimir will become a new buffer state. Although it sounds tragic, such a place is very easy to play both sides if managed well. On one side is the Community, and on the other side is Colombia, which has clearly expressed its hostility towards the Community. In order to avoid directly facing the impact of the Community, they will definitely make arrangements in Casimir and turn this buffer zone into a fence to protect their own home.

As a result, a large amount of capital poured into Colombia, and experienced traders continuously pushed up the stock market in Casimir, giving Casimir's sluggish economy a strong boost. With the addition of investment from the Ryson Company, Casimir looked like it was about to make a comeback.

"Let's give them a breather first, and not let the economic crisis break out too soon."

Liu Jiuli was not worried about the changes in Kazimierz. Given the size of that country, it would be asking for trouble to try and compete with the Community. However, due to the impact of the Community's cheap goods on various countries and their own self-destructive internal problems, an economic crisis was imminent. But Liu Jiuli's next target was Yan Country, so it was necessary to help other countries' bubble economies reach new heights.

The market is not a world of rational people. The economy, to put it bluntly, is about confidence. As long as confidence remains, the game of financial leverage can continue indefinitely. Otherwise, there will be a complete collapse, the bubble will burst, and the former prosperity will instantly become a mirage.

The Community cannot directly invest in Colombia, as Colombia is now very wary of it. Goods can be imported, but capital cannot. At worst, they can resort to dishonest means. However, the Community can find a floodgate outside and fill the bubble in first. By the time others realize that the floodgate is full and a financial tsunami is about to erupt, it will be too late.

While stimulants can boost morale, the side effects after the effects wear off can be deadly.

In front of Liu Jiuli was a map of the Terra continent, but it was a special economic map. Some countries were in a healthy green, some were in a crisis yellow, and some were in red, looking like they were about to bleed.

Green indicates that the economy is currently fine, yellow indicates that problems have arisen, and red indicates that an economic crisis is imminent.

Because of the community's unique planned economy system, the impact of economic crises is a joke. They are not part of the same system. Can you solve a math problem with your ability to appreciate classical poetry?

Colombia has not yet experienced the harshness of an economic crisis, and it is necessary to let them rediscover the warmth of 1929.

Northern part of the community, Shipyard 6666.

This shipyard, which is quite special, has a unique military-grade number. The first 6 is a classified number, the second 6 represents the sixth shipyard of the same level, the third 6 represents June, and the fourth 6 represents the day.

Translated: The sixth shipyard, classified as a state secret, was established on June 6.

To find out the exact year, you'll have to consult official records. In any case, the shipyard was established in 1106 and only started production six months ago. Currently, its main task is to build dry-tonnage frigates and large land-based ships, such as the Barrage-class.

However, recently, the factory's researchers have been studying one item, one thing, one... but none of these seem appropriate.

Okay, let's just say it directly: they're studying the Aurora.

Under normal circumstances, there's nothing to study about this landship. Don't forget, it's a landship built by the Commonwealth. Although it was given as a gift to the Ursus Empire, this is its true home. In front of its family, the Aurora has no secrets.

But this does not include the individual mentioned above who appeared out of nowhere.

Because of her appearance, Liu Jiuli even came to inspect the situation in person.

A warship that can move on its own without human control is terrifying at any time. At the very least, it's a paranormal event; at worst, it's a leak of state secrets.

When that figure first appeared on its own initiative, it startled the soldiers on duty.

After all, if a person suddenly appears emitting light in the middle of the night, someone who doesn't know better might think it's a ghost, like the wronged soul of someone who was harmed by the Ursus Empire.

How should I address you?

"Call me Aurora."

The silver-haired girl sat in front of Liu Jiuli with a smile, like a blooming snow lotus.

"I'm very curious about your identity. How were you born?"

"I'm sorry, I can't answer that question."

"You don't think I'm trustworthy?"

"No, it's because... by the time I truly gained self-awareness, I was already like this."

"Then what exactly are you?"

Faced with Liu Jiuli's question, Aurora pondered for a long time before finally saying with a complicated expression, "I think I am the unwilling cry of those Soviet soldiers."

"Okay, I think I know what's going on with you."

As a young person raised under the red flag, Liu Jiuli instantly understood what Aurora meant.

Born from humanity's noble beliefs, destroyed by humanity's base desires.

The Soviets were indeed unwilling to accept this.

She had so many things left undone, so many great ideals left unfulfilled, and just like that, she bid farewell to the world forever.

But it doesn't matter; a burning faith will always have successors.

“Then we are comrades. Welcome to the Terra People’s Community, Aurora.”

"It is my honor, Comrade Chairman."

And so, Aurora returned to the community's combat ranks, and she also gained a special ability—Divergence.

In layman's terms: We can build ship girls now!

From then on, the book was renamed "Kantai Collection: Ark".

Ahem, just kidding. Although we have ship girls now, the first priority is to conduct tests and understand their characteristics.

In this regard, there are no experts on Terra; everyone is a newbie.

At least Liu Jiuli was very clear that there were no ship girls on the Terra continent, and as of now, there was no dimensional portal that could transport people to Kantai Collection or Kantai Collection.

The test content is divided into many types.

For example, if the warship is damaged, will the ship girls be harmed?

If damage is possible, what are the levels of damage corresponding to minor, medium, and major damage?

The test results showed that if the ship girl drives the warship herself, then she and the warship are one. The damage to the warship will be reflected on the ship girl, and the degree of damage to different parts will be different.

If it's just a scratch on the surface, the ship girl won't feel anything.

However, if the keel is broken directly, the ship girl will suffer a fatal injury and will be forcibly defused from her fusion state.

If the ship is in support mode and the warship is operated by Red Army sailors, then damage to the warship will not harm the ship girl.

Therefore, the best approach is to treat ship girls as super AIs, which can greatly reduce the personnel requirements per ship.

If a warship without ship girls requires a crew, then with ship girls, only one hundred crew members are needed to unleash two hundred percent of its combat power. Ship girls significantly enhance the combat effectiveness of warships.

Furthermore, the ship girls can constantly sense the operational status of the warship, and in the fused state, they can repair damage by consuming metal.

Ship girls can leave their warships and seek other carriers; they are more like some kind of materialized energy life form.

Therefore, ship girls can also be deployed on land-based ships.

However, as the testing progressed, researchers discovered that Aurora was not simply a ship girl.

She can not only merge with warships, but also with landships, airplanes, tanks, armored vehicles, and even individual soldiers' firearms or swords. After merging, she can achieve a perfect harmony with the user.

This result was completely unexpected for Liu Jiuli. After careful consideration, Liu Jiuli made a decision.

"From today onwards, I will call you Omnissiah."

"What the hell?! My name is Aurora!"

Section 348: Syracuse's Surrender

(I was too busy to update yesterday, so I'm updating this early this morning. Please give me some votes to encourage me, _('?`」∠)_ I'm working overtime until I'm completely out of it.)

Although the concept of machine spirits sounds very unscientific, true materialists respect reality. As long as you can prove that God exists, then we will believe that God exists and then think about how to get him to help us out.

But then again, if God really existed, America would have perished long ago.

There's still a lot to explore about Aurora's abilities, and her machine spirit isn't as pretentious as it was in Warhammer 40.

The Russians' machine spirit must be appeased in the Russian way: a bottle of vodka and they'll tear Khorne apart.

As for repair methods, take a look at the T34 hammer shifter. Without the support of dual-wielding weapon specialization, what right do you have to wield the Siberian polar bear's weapon?

"What are your thoughts on your work?" Liu Jiuli asked.

Aurora thought for a moment and said, "I'm still better at weapons and technology."

Liu Jiuli extended his hand and invited, "In that case, come be my technical advisor, the all-rounder type, it might be very hard work."

Aurora grasped Liu Jiuli's outstretched hand: "I like this job, Comrade."

Syracuse, Milan

As a country whose geographical structure is closely aligned with the Community, Syracuse was inevitably affected by the rise of the Community. Thanks to the proactive cooperation of the Sicilian woman, the national power of the Community entered Syracuse almost effortlessly and revitalized this ancient land.

Milan, an important city, has now become the new capital of Syracuse. Although it has not been officially confirmed, the people of Syracuse now regard it as the pride of Syracuse.

At the same time, the leaders of Syracuse are well aware that this prosperity is a gift from the community.

With its towering energy harvesting towers, bustling modern metropolis, and stable order free from natural disasters and man-made calamities, it's hard to imagine that just ten years ago, this city was a low-budget, unfinished Terra version of Night City, rife with gangs and rampant crime.

Ms. Sicily stood on the top floor of the Milan Trade Building, where her private villa was located. From here, she could overlook the entire city, which was her favorite spot. As for the issue of going up and down the stairs, didn't you see the helicopter next to her?

The Milan World Trade Center, standing at 227 meters tall, is the tallest building in Syracuse. Its unique design, a pyramid structure without a spire, resembles a sparkling gem when viewed from a distance. At night, it changes colors in sync with the surrounding lights, making it a landmark of Milan.

"Ten years, just ten years."

The Sicilian lady had witnessed the changes in Syracuse firsthand. She knew very well how this prosperity had come about, and because of this, she also understood that Syracuse had no other choice.

"Not bad either."

Ms. Sicily was not opposed to the Community, or rather, after witnessing its power firsthand, as the leader of a small country, she knew very well how to choose. Although power can be intoxicating, when Syracuse was placed in the face of the Community, the power of this small country was not enough to make Ms. Sicily forget who she was.

If she really had to choose, she would rather take the civil service exam through the community now.

The power of leaders of powerful nations is true power, while the power of leaders of small nations is merely for their own amusement.

"Master, people from Colombia have arrived."