Terra's Magnetic Field

Nian, Xi, and Ling are members of the Eternal Council. Of course, they are not that noble. They joined the organization purely because they heard that the organization would give each member a commemorative T-shirt. Among them, Ling and Xi were tricked by Nian...

The organization's mission was never carried out! But whenever the organization held a member gathering or a lottery, they were extremely active. They have now been blacklisted, all funding has been suspended, and freeloading is prohibited.

As for Wan? She just thought that this organization was stupid and foolish and didn't know what to do. When they were wearing T-shirts with the organization's logo in front of her, she just called her sisters stupid.

She said that she hated people who played God, but that was just because she was not the one playing God.

(To be honest, instead of setting up this conspiracy theory parliament, Lao Mo should find a way to resurrect Xiao Er...)

That’s all for today.

Postscript: I want to share something that I find quite "magical" recently. Talking about the weird things happening around me has almost become a small column after the article, like a small theater of imagination. I remember that I had a similar experience when I read Zheng Yuanjie's novels. Old Zheng likes to write a few hundred words of essays after the main text, talking about the weird things that happened to him. I am similar.

Almost yesterday, I saw a group of friends in the book group posting screenshots of a forum. Someone was "promoting" my previous book, "The Low-level Operator Working in Rhode Island", and the words were as follows:

Title: [Very interesting fan fiction, limited to the first twelve chapters]

Text: If you don’t have a mysophobia, it’s quite fun to watch and see what Rhodes Island looks like without the two-spined salamander filter. However, after a dozen chapters, it starts to fall into the boring routine of “the invincible soldier king retires to the city” and becomes chaotic.

This kind of fan fiction is prone to polarization in reputation. Just read it for fun. If spending ten minutes reading a few chapters can lead to a little bit of thinking, you'll be making a lot of money.

....................................

Um………………

Then I felt very happy. After all, when someone promoted something I wrote, I would instinctively feel a sense of accomplishment. Then I would open the forum and go directly to the post, and then scroll down to the comments.

What I find amazing is that everyone below is cursing, some are cursing the poster and some are cursing the platform, but no one is discussing what I wrote. It’s probably because they think my low-end stuff is not worth reading, and they don’t even plan to click on it (after all, they have to download an APP, which is understandable. I also hate being bound to an APP and my phone doesn’t have enough memory).

The following comments roughly mean:

"What kind of rubbish is a hedgehog cat? Even dogs won't look at it. The contents inside are all shit and unworthy of my noble brain."

"This kind of fan fiction, the author has no knowledge of Arknights at all, it's all ooc, I bet this author has never played the game. Some may even just watch the plot video of Bilibili and play it to get attention, and what they write is just what they think of Arknights. It's NT to treasure this kind of pretentious stuff, both readers and authors are self-righteous fw" (and then the last book was written for one million words without any payment)

Old readers may know that I started out as a blogger on Tieba and NGA. The last book was originally serialized on these two places. The posts were quite popular at the time, with more than 200,000 views. Maybe some active forum users read them two or three years ago. Later, I submitted it to Hedgehogcat at the suggestion of forum users, because Tieba likes to post posts, and NGA is not very convenient for chapter division. It is much more convenient to browse on Hedgehogcat.

Then, two or three years later, when this "miscellaneous essay" derived from the forum returned to the sight of the "new generation" of forum users through "export and domestic sales", it was greeted with only contempt and belittlement?

Most people won’t even click to read and comment on something they are not interested in, because in this era, everyone’s time is precious. People’s habits also make them unwilling to accept things outside their own circle.

This is the "information cocoon", and everyone is wrapped in it...

Under such circumstances, domestic literary and artistic creation is doomed to fail.

Moreover, the replies to that post gave me the feeling that they looked down on words like "exotic" and "fan fiction", and were improving their "taste" by stepping on others?

Ark is a damn game about two-spined newts, but its audience discriminates against two-spined newts? Is there anything more magical in the world?

Yes, of course, and it happens all the time...

The moment I opened the post, I realized that what I wrote was no longer suitable for this

Two or three years ago, the times were much faster and I couldn't keep up.

Nowadays, things become obsolete and completely forgotten two or three months after they are created.

The era is now approaching the point where the "Golden Three Chapters" have become the "Golden Three Sections" because readers are becoming less and less patient. They don't need plots, narratives, twists, or foreshadowing, they just want excitement, the simplest and crudest sensory stimulation.

After all, online literature is the lowest level of entertainment products, and above that are comics and animations...

Later, I looked through the old book review section and intuitively guessed that the latest comment was posted by the poster in the forum. The content was roughly the same as his previous post, so I won’t repeat it here. I have replied to him before, “Boy, you don’t have the patience to see the rest, so you naturally can’t experience the fun of the rest.”

I am used to calling people who judge others "kids" as a teasing term. More often, I call readers who post their thoughts in the book review section "friends" and discuss the plot. (A big reason why the last book was so abstract is that most of the plot would not pass the review if written in plain language!)

Because I think it is very rude to rate others without permission, and now there are many people who enjoy rating and judging others. They themselves live in an environment where they can be easily despised and denied by the upper class, but they are very happy to judge people in the same situation on the Internet.

I call this the "protagonist effect". With the high level of information cocooning, more and more people are indifferent to other people. They start to regard themselves as the protagonists, and regard the people around them and those they contact on the Internet as "NPCs" (not people). Life and the Internet are just games for them to pass the time, and the upper level is the administrator (superhuman).

On the one hand, they are self-centered and extremely egoistic. They don't take people around them and netizens seriously at all. They have no empathy and can even make jokes about disaster news and rate everything they come into contact with. At the same time, they are terribly afraid of their superiors, fearing that they will delete their accounts.

Sounds weird, right? This is a matter of opinion, and I won't force anyone to accept my point of view.

Speaking of evaluation, since I was paid for this, I have no right to say it is wrong, because those who go on stage and get paid to perform deserve to be evaluated.

But the previous book was created out of my passion without any remuneration. Most of the chapters were practice writing, equivalent to a talent show without receiving any money. I posted it only to share it, and hope to find friends who share the same language with me.

Imagine that you are a painter collecting materials in a park somewhere. Because your paintings are quite unique, some pedestrians walking in the park come over to watch you. Some people start to discuss what you are painting and why you are painting like that?

Then suddenly someone comes over, picks up the red pen next to you without saying anything, writes a score on the drawing paper, and loudly announces in front of others, "I think this painting is worth this much, but only the first few strokes are vivid, and the rest are just routine..."

Generally speaking, we call this kind of people "expensive things"

Then after seeing this post, I looked through the old book review section again, and saw that he had posted another YYGQ comment after that post: "Yeah, it's a pity. If you think you can feel superior in age by calling me kid, that's fine too. Just be happy."

The topic ends here. I will not make any comments on the last paragraph. You can feel it for yourself. I am a person who is quite emotional. You can just take my meaning as it comes.

Just be happy

Volume 382: Chapter Chapter Remove blood stasis!

As soon as Mostima seriously talked to her about the organization's "original intention", Kal'tsit became very alert and did not dare to neglect it. After all, she was the one who took this theory the most seriously in the organization and worked the hardest.

“No,” Kal’tsit said solemnly, “I have never forgotten your prophecy from a hundred years ago. I also know how terrifying the madness of the Almighty is. Continuing human civilization is my innate mission and curse.”

"That's good," Mostima chuckled and returned to her previous casual attitude. She pointed at Kal'tsit and asked, "Then you should understand how important Wan is to our organization."

"Yes, I also think that Wan is the biggest threat to this land, so I observe her actions every day to suppress her threat to the lowest level..."

"Nonono~" Mostima shook her finger, "You are wrong. I don't want a completely koi-like Wan. Do you think an old dragon with all its teeth and claws plucked out is scary? Is it worthy of your awe and fear? Do you have to think twice before doing anything?"

"What do you mean..." Kal'tsit asked. Even though she had guessed what Mastema was going to say, her mind still made her unable to believe it.

"I want her to become crazy, like she was in Yan Country... I want a king who is feared by the world! The strong man who can make my blood boil and tremble with fear at the same time! Not this thing on Rhodes Island now... Just seeing her confused look makes my tail go limp."

“Ah?!…” Kal’tsit was shocked, and then she rushed forward, holding onto Mostima’s shoulders with both hands, and trying her best to shake him, “Are you crazy?! Since our mission is to maintain human civilization and the survival of this land, why do we have to wake up the evil dragon that has finally fallen asleep? This isn’t putting the cart before the horse…”

"No, I believe

My judgment, Kal'tsit..." Mostima relaxed and let Kal'tsit shake her. She stared down at the woman's face, asking her to stop this funny behavior. "What are you doing? Why are you shaking me? We are not acting out a Yan country romance drama from decades ago."

Kal'tsit withdrew her hands and stood still, waiting for Mastema to explain to her.

Mastema patted Dayi's crumpled shoulders.

"Kal'tsit," Mostima said softly, "Do you know what I did after I used Chrysis to predict a hundred years ago that humanity would be destroyed by a fight between powerful magnetic field masters?"

She asked and answered her own questions:

"I asked Chrisis to integrate the historical data of all past national civilizations to calculate which period was the most peaceful. The truth amazed me..."

"I originally thought that the holy city of Lateran during my direct rule was the most peaceful place in history, but in fact, even then there were vicious fights and small-scale fire conflicts. During my rule, the average number of abnormal deaths in Lateran was about five million per year." (Old Mo, have you forgotten why you went on the expedition?)

"And the answer Chrissis gave me was that the period when Wan ruled Yan Kingdom was the most [peaceful] period in Terra's history. At that time, everyone in Yan Kingdom feared and worshipped her, and almost no conventional crimes occurred."

"Because of the threat of this lunatic, no country dares to act recklessly, and the countries are even more united and harmonious than in other periods. The environment and ecology are also slowly recovering because there is no war."

"At that time, I was thinking, maybe Wancai is the best leader in Terra's history? Maybe her rule is the best way to maintain the development of civilization and social stability? Maybe we need an absolute powerful person to suppress everyone to avoid the outbreak of chaos?"

"This... is nonsense!..." Kal'tsit said this with a lack of confidence in her tone. The result given by Mostima also made her start thinking about this problem.

She recalled her past life in the Yan Kingdom’s palace, the gloomy and oppressive [order]…

Everyone there lives and acts respectfully according to the rules set by Wan. If there is any violation, they will be punished. There is no freedom at all.

Although she could enjoy favorable conditions in the palace that were hard to find in the outside world, Kal'tsit would never want to go back in her life...

Go back to the place that horrified her, the dictator's crystal palace...

"She is a dictator... Wan... Her rule is to make everyone revolve around her, and she will not tolerate any opposition or dissent! How can such an extreme thing be the best solution for the future of mankind? Do you want everyone to live under Wan's control?"

"Kal'tsit..." Mostima called out to the other party, "Listen to me first."

“…………………………”

"Maybe Wan is indeed the most cruel, perverted, and asshole dictator in history, but we need her presence now. You are very clear about the current situation. Now all the countries in Terra are divided into three major forces. None of them will give in to each other. They are on the verge of a war and are about to break out."

"Do you remember when you, me and Wan met?"

"The First World War... The war brought together extraordinary people like us, and also, as fate would have it, gave birth to the magnetic force of Wan, ushering in a new era."

"The First World War gave rise to the rotation of the magnetic field, and the Second World War inspired more people with magnetic field potential in various parts of Terra, causing the magnetic field environment to develop further."

“As the power of individuals grows, the casualties of major wars increase exponentially.

“At the beginning of World War I, we could use motorized mobile forces, drone air strikes, and blitzkrieg. The most powerful weapon of war at that time was the super warhead stored underground by the Lateran Church.

"By the time World War II began, all of the things I mentioned above were no longer a threat, because most spells and thermal weapons attacks could be neutralized with just an electric current. At the beginning of World War II, it was no longer weapons that influenced the outcome of the war, but living people. Their fists and feet were the most powerful weapons of war, and a wave of their hands could unleash the power of a missile bombardment."

"And if World War III breaks out, what do you think will happen? Omniscient Kal'tsit, will our human civilization end here?"

"Gu..." Kal'tsit swallowed after hearing this. The implication of Mostima's words was telling her that now was a matter of urgency.

Once the Third World War breaks out, all living things on this land will be killed, and the only thing that can prevent this from happening is...

What a great irony! A bastard who could go crazy and destroy the world at any time is the one who is most likely to save the world now... (Xiaodao has not yet fully grown, and Lao Mo doesn't know that Lafei is still alive, which will be discussed later)

"Tell me, what exactly do you want to do by coming to see me this time? You told me about Wan's threat, and then you told me that the situation is serious. What do you want me to do?"

"As expected of the all-knowing Kal'tsit cat," Mostima reached out and poked the cat ears on Kal'tsit's head. The ears were soft and elastic, no wonder Wan liked them so much.

This is the good thing about film, it is charming, soft and smooth, and these qualities cannot be compared with Mostimana Liberi's little lover.

Mostima had her words stuck in her throat. Before she told him her plan, she deliberately

Straighten your posture and try to look majestic, like a general giving orders:

"I want you to remove the blood clots from Wan's heart! Wake up the sleeping dragon!"

That’s all for today.

Postscript: Actually, in the eyes of ordinary people, the ruling level of Xiebai (evil Wu Nan) in the "Wushen" series is on the same level as that of Shou Nan. This is mainly because Xiebai is born lacking in love, and he needs others to praise and love him from the bottom of their hearts to be satisfied (so he went crazy after being abandoned by the woman he loved)

Because of this special situation, Xie Bai will not attack civilians like other crazy martial gods. On the contrary, he will protect civilians to maintain his image as a wise emperor. He mainly targets crazy people and kills all those who may threaten him. This is a good thing for civilians, after all, most martial gods kill people without hesitation and regard human life as worthless.

This theory also applies to Wan, and can explain Lao Mo's motives.

After thousands of years of getting along with Wan, Lao Mo has figured out the logic of this woman's behavior. She knows what this woman wants, and where her taboos and minefields are. She also knows that she will not attack civilians casually and kill everything that can give her satisfaction...

In this chaotic era, the earth needs order, even if the maker of that order is cruel and dictatorial... (Perhaps the Second Male Empire period is stronger than the tribal melee in the early period of the God of War?)

But if Wanbao really went crazy, the first thing she would do would probably be to torture and kill Lao Mo to relieve her boredom... Then Lao Mo would become a martyr, which is quite suitable for her status. (Probably she would be molded into a Mo ball...)

Volume 384: Chapter Chapter Kill the useless Theresa!

“Remove bruises…?” Kal’tsit asked Mostima in a daze.

At this point, both of them knew the truth, but she was still playing dumb.

"Hey~ Don't act so innocent and ignorant... You should know exactly what I mean and... what to do," Mostima shrugged. This Sakota said to Kal'tsit in a very relaxed tone:

"Just kill Theresa quickly!"

As Mastema spoke, she scratched her neck with her right thumb, rolled her eyes and stuck out her blue-purple tongue, looking like a dead person. The black ring on her head swayed with her body movements.

Kill Theresa? In this Rhodes Island? No matter how stupid and ignorant Kal'tsit was, she couldn't treat the beloved and respected princess like this...

"Ah?!" After hearing Mostima's words, Kal'tsit instinctively looked shocked.

Although she already knew that Theresa didn't want to live in her current state, her feelings for the demon king made her unable to bear to wipe out her life...

Kal'tsit took a deep breath and trembled like a motorcycle that had just started, and even made a "sizzling" sound of grinding her teeth. The nails of her two clenched fists pierced into her palms, and blood flowed out of the wounds.

Kal'tsit, what the hell are you doing? Mostima actually said such "treasonous" words in front of you, the supporter of the Demon King and Theresa's lover! Hurry up and teach this donkey pope a lesson with your omniscient mind and invincible M3!

Yes, Kal'tsit should have rejected Mostima's proposal outright, and should have rebuked him for his offensive remarks. Because she had sworn allegiance to Theresa, was Theresa's right-hand man... the deputy leader of Babel Tower... the current first person in power in Rhodes Island... she should make her position clear.

but……

Kelsey froze.

But she is so weak...

Even if she attacked Mastema like crazy, what would happen? Could her slaps, fists, and claws hurt him in the slightest? Could her M3 cause even a little damage to this powerful man?

She is too smart to behave hysterically.

At this moment, Kal'tsit had no choice but to bow her head and remain silent.

Seeing that Kal'tsit didn't respond, Mostima spoke again:

"I understand, Kal'tsit... Both you and Wan care about that woman named Theresa very much. Therefore, that woman is the biggest stumbling block on your way forward! As long as she survives for one day, you won't be able to accomplish anything."

"Kelsey, are you really willing?"

"You have great ideals, and Wan has great power. If you can cooperate with each other, Rhodes Island will conquer the entire world! But your Highness who [cannot] recover is hindering Rhodes Island's path to dominance, and it also makes it difficult for our organization [Blue's ideal] to achieve..."

"Wan's transformation into a koi fish is largely due to Theresa. Wan feels guilty towards that woman, so she wants to keep her alive no matter what. She even regularly uses her vitality to forcibly extend the life of the woman who should have died. This heaven-defying behavior has affected her own life and strength..."