People in Terra, governing a weird little country

"how about you?"

Ernst pursed his lips.

"The Great Elder is too conservative. He treats humans like babies, begging God to take meticulous care of them, but he doesn't care whether God will get tired too."

"Enya has a gentle personality, and her ideas are just like her. If it were a hundred years earlier, such ideas would have ensured that Kjerag grew up in an orderly manner. But the times change and Kjerag is now far behind. If it is as she said, everything is too late."

"Enthiotis saw what Enya didn't see, but ignored what the Great Elder saw. He tied the urgency of the situation to Kjerag's future, and bet Kjerag's future completely on himself, hoping to use a strong medicine to wake Kjerag up and obey his orders, or die suddenly. But he overlooked one thing."

"What point?" Yelagunde's voice returned to its original kind and feminine tone.

Ernst said sincerely, "You are also a part of Kjerag."

In times of chaos, severe punishments should be used. Enthiotis's idea was not wrong. If Kjerag could not be integrated quickly and the whole country could not work together for construction and development, facing the increasingly powerful Victoria, Columbia, and Casimir, this corner of Kjerag would sooner or later face the fate of being annexed.

He believed that in order to achieve this series of goals - that is, to break the traditional three-family meeting model, subdue the remaining two families, remove the ideological constraints and reactionary oppression of Manzhuyuan, and unite the people's hearts and minds in Kjerag - there is only one measure that can be taken.

That is force.

But is this really the only one?

If you think about it carefully, it is not the case. Whether it is the Three Clan Conference, the three major families, or the hearts of the people of Manjuin and Kjerag, their fundamental trust is placed on one god - that is Yelagund.

As long as Yelagund can be convinced, the forces that were originally enemies will become friends that can be united.

A famous great man in Ernst's previous life once said: Politics is about making fewer enemies and more friends.

Enthiotis naturally regarded Yelagund, the fundamental source of the enemy's power, as the most powerful enemy, and therefore took it upon himself to defeat theocracy and Manjuyuan. However, he overlooked that Yelagund, as a god, did not actually have the desire to rule the secular world. He and Manjuyuan, who used theocracy to gain power, were actually two separate individuals.

This is also the essential difference between Kjerag Manju Monastery and the European Church.

Kjerag is a real God, and this God has thoughts! He can be fought for!

Ernst's answer seemed to instantly touch the softest part of Yelagund's heart.

As the creator of Kjerag, He opened up the land of Kjerag among the vast snow-capped mountains thousands of years ago, and guided the ancestors of Kjerag who suffered from war and hunger to settle down here. He also protected the entire Kjerag, and it has not been attacked by natural disasters for thousands of years, making it a unique paradise-like land on Terra. Why?

Because God loves the world.

Nowadays, there always seem to be people who like to give this word some unnecessary motives, such as for incense, for faith, for sacrifice, or for some ill-intentioned but ultimately selfish reasons.

But Yelagund loved the Kjerag because she loved the Kjerag.

He would bring down the palace of the tyrant who enslaved Kjerag because of his hatred for him, and he would shed tears because of his pity for the suffering people of Kjerag.

He cares about the future of Kjerag as a whole, always observing and caring for this small snowy country even when he is tired. He also cares about every individual, and provided help and care for Enya when she fainted during the climb.

He would think about Kjerag's fate, and worry whether it was because of his existence that Kjerag was still unwilling to stand up in his cradle. He would also miss his children, hoping that they would remember him, care about him, and not abandon him.

Therefore, when the Great Elder was determined that Kjerag did not need to change, He did not stop him, nor did He perform a miracle on the holy stone. This was out of love, because He firmly believed that He could still protect Kjerag.

But at the same time, He did not stop Enthiotis from calling on the mountain snow ghosts to climb the mountain, because He was also prepared. If the child really stepped out of the cradle and no longer needed Him, He was willing to leave peacefully.

However, for Yelagund, the love he gave was not reciprocated and he was excluded as a bad person, which always made him feel lonely.

If it were a human, Yelagund would at least call Enthiodis "heartless!"

And now, Ernst spoke for her.

Although it was a bit immoral to scold his brother, Yelagund decided to forgive him and praise him.

In mortal terms, this should be called "God's favor"!

...........

Having realized that there was a firefight going on at the foot of the mountain, the chaotic crowd began to rush down the mountain one after another, trying to leave this place that was no longer safe.

Enchiodis silently rotated his staff. In the staff was a spell core that he had customized from Colombia, which could ensure that he could use it to unleash his Originium skills when needed.

【True Silver Slash】

This is what Matterhorn called this spell.

It can stir up cold wind like the light of a sword and slice through the enemy's skin and flesh.

He had already made preparations. If the situation down the mountain continued to deteriorate, he would take action himself, first launching a surprise attack to capture Actos and Latatos, and then proceed slowly.

But at this moment, a strong wind suddenly blew up in the mountains for no reason.

The strong wind blew from the Matterhorn, the highest peak in Kjerag, brushed over the Jungfrau Peak, and blew towards the Holy Mountain of Kalan. The snowflakes and dust raised by the wind flew in the sky, as if a god was painting with the sky as the canvas.

The Kjerag people who were falling down the mountain were swept by the strong wind and blown back to the inside of the mountain path. The Kjerag people who were trying to rush down the mountain felt the strong wind brushing their cheeks and actually felt a reassuring warmth. The weapons in the hands of the Mountain Snow Ghost Army and the Black Steel Mercenaries who were entangled at the foot of the mountain were frozen in an instant. The triggers could not be pulled, the bowstrings were difficult to draw, and even one side of the blade was covered with thick but smooth ice that could not cause any damage.

On the Holy Stone Square, Actor and Latatos looked in astonishment at the crowd that was soothed by the "gentle wind" and pushed back to their original place, with incredible expressions on their faces.

Only Saint Enya seemed to sense something. She turned around suddenly, took out the holy bell for prayer from her arms, and raised it above her head.

"Jingle Bell--"

She did not shake the holy bell, but the bell rang out a clear and pleasant sound, flowing to the entire mountain like a spring, washing away the negative emotions in everyone's heart.

If there is still someone who doesn't know what is happening at this moment, then he is unworthy of being a Kjerag.

"The great god Yelagund has appeared!"

I don't know who shouted first, but the crowd on the hilltop, which was originally in chaos, suddenly quieted down. The devout believers looked at the saint, at the holy stone, and at the holy bell flying into the air, making pleasant sounds.

The bell seemed to be the last missing prop in Yelagund's hand.

Along with the natural music, the clouds in the sky and the snow on the snow-capped mountains were outlined by the bright sunlight, writing the two words "Oracle" on the canvas of the sky.

【Not guilty】

The audience was silent.

Chapter 21 New Ways to Make Money

"Is this where the great sage Ernst serves Yelagund? I heard they are hiring. I'll sign up!"

"Uh, sorry, Prime Minister Ernst does work here, but our recruitment quota is full. You can pay more attention to the bulletin board on our wall. Once there is a recruitment information, we will post it there in time."

After finally getting rid of the last excited Kjerag, Lola rubbed her face, which had become a little stiff due to her fake smile, took a long breath, turned around and walked into Ernst's office.

Ernst, who was sitting on a chair and talking with the famous "Bridge Clamp" Cliff, raised his head and looked at Lola, smiling helplessly:

"nailed it?"

Lola nodded, and a smile appeared on her face almost reflexively: "Yes, one hundred and third."

Cliff smacked his lips when he heard this and joked, "103 people. If my Black Steel can get so many people to apply for it, I won't have to worry about not being able to accomplish anything."

Ernst glanced at him and corrected him: "It's 103 people today."

The Holy Stone Trial had ended a week ago, but the influence of the miracle that took place on the Holy Mountain showed no signs of dissipating. Instead, as Ernst's deeds continued to spread throughout Kjerag, it triggered an increasingly violent chain reaction.

Because of Yelagund's sanctity, no one would question His judgment, and the two people who were confronting each other on the Holy Stone Square were instantly determined the winner after the miracle was performed.

Enya Shivaash, the saint of Kalan who supported Ernst and interpreted the oracle of Yelagund as innocent, proved her ability as a saint and gained high prestige among the people for her actions in resisting the sinful elder.

The Great Elder was severely criticized by the entire Kjerag because he dared to distort the Yelagund Oracle while standing on the holy mountain and wanted to kill Ernst, the God's favored one who caused the miracle.

People compared his behavior to that of the tyrant in the myth of the sacred stone, and regarded his actions of leading the people to attack Ernst and slandering Enya as a provocation and destruction of the entire Kjerag and Yelagund.

His fate can be imagined.

The day after the Holy Stone Trial, the Great Elder committed suicide out of shame in front of the Yelagund Stone in Manzhuyuan.

His body was not buried in the sky according to his last wish, but was hastily buried somewhere in the Manzhuyuan territory. His name and portrait were also blacked out and removed from the Manzhuyuan classics and corridors. After he left, everything he originally owned tried to distance himself from him.

This is a great irony.

To be honest, although the Great Elder's suicide made him very happy, it was also somewhat beyond his expectations.

It seems a bit unfair. If the Great Elder knew about the relationship between Ernst and Yelagund when he was alive, he might not have been so radical and determined during the Holy Stone Trial.

However, it must be a good thing for Ernst that the biggest conservative leader of Kjerag died, and died in a way that was disgraceful and difficult to overturn.

Therefore, Ernst also participated in the hasty funeral of the Great Elder as Prime Minister Kjerag with a heavy heart.

The main purpose was to lament the passing of a former prominent figure in the religious community of Kjerag, and to confirm whether he was really dead.

Let me give him another speech: Your death will contribute more than anything you have ever contributed in your life.

The highlight is a murderous act. Put the details on the public screen.

In addition to the death of the Great Elder, the Holy Stone Trial also brought Ernst a huge political capital - he can now openly declare his new identity [Son of Kalan].

This is a well-deserved title, because apart from him, in the hundreds of years of history, there has never been anyone in Kjerag who can make Yelagund perform such a miracle just for him.

As an aside, Ernst himself had always wanted to change the title of the Son of God to something like Patriarch or Saint, but he never succeeded.

"Thanks to this new title, my small office building is almost becoming the second Manzhuyuan, the kingdom of God on earth."

Ernst said with a little pride,

"103 people is just today's number. Yesterday it was even more exaggerated, with more than 200 people. Lola's voice was almost hoarse before she explained to the group of believers that we don't perform sacrifices or chant scriptures here, and we don't do any business like making money or giving birth."

As he said this, Ernst sighed:

"Really? I'm still worried about this myself."

"Bridge clamp" Cliff raised his eyebrows and glanced at Lola beside him. The high mountain Ursus girl's eyes never left Ernst. There was a faint blush on her fair face. She seemed to notice Cliff's gaze. She tilted her head slightly and smiled shyly.

Without noticing Lola's small movements behind him, Ernst looked at Cliff with expectation: "How about it, Mr. Cliff, do you want to invest in me?"

Ernst doesn't care about the Prime Minister's authority. Black Steel International is a giant enterprise with its own independent super-large landships. It is the undisputed leader of the entire international mercenary industry and has plenty of money.

For a humble prime minister like him, begging for food online is just like making up jokes in a QQ group to invite Rich Man to Crazy Thursday V50.

I want money, what kind of face do I want~

As if he was also startled by Ernst's action, Cliff's always tense face couldn't help but reveal a smile from the bottom of his heart. He shook his head gently:

"Why should I invest in you? Kjerag doesn't even allow me to set up a mercenary station. I saw a few good mercenary talents here, but unfortunately, they all have their own partners."

"That's a little hurtful, Mr. Cliff."

Ernst joked with mock dissatisfaction.

But he also understood that just as Magnus Bank could not really own the land in Kjerag, Blacksteel International, which also had close ties with the Colombian military, naturally could not set up a mercenary base in Kjerag.

This is a threat and provocation to the other two countries.

As for what Cliff said about recruiting people, Ernst thought for a moment and felt that Cliff was referring to the people from Kalan Trading.

Ernst was well aware that his brother was surrounded by many capable people.

After all, maybe we can poach some of them and make them our own people in the future!

"However, although I can't vote for you, Prime Minister Ernst, I can give you a little advice."

Ernst immediately sat up straight and listened attentively.

Cliff said earnestly, "Whether it's scraping the land or doing the mercenary business like me, the money you make is still small money after all."

“Do you know what makes the most money in Colombia?”

Ernst paused for a moment and tentatively responded, "Uh... robbing a bank?"

Cliff was stunned, then laughed and shook his head: "Don't let Luther hear you saying this."

He paused and said seriously, "Those technology companies in Tremont are the most profitable when it comes to scientific research! Even if a scientific research project turns out something weird and we have no use for it, after obtaining the patent, it can bring in tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars!"

Ernst nodded in understanding, but asked in silence:

"You have a point, but Mr. Cliff, you know Kjerag's situation. We are doing scientific research? You might as well expect us to dig up ancient relics through archaeology."

"Hey! Who told you to do scientific research?" Cliff said, "Scientific research companies are giants. They eat meat, but that doesn't mean you can't drink soup."

"Kjerag is a place with outstanding people and a unique natural environment. It has a landform that resembles an endless ice field and the highest mountain in the world. "Extreme" has always been the favorite word of scientific researchers. If you can convince the locals to open these areas to the outside world, then getting a bowl of soup may not be a big problem."

Cliff finally handed over his personal business card and said, "If you have such an idea, you can call my personal number. I can help you get in touch."

Chapter 22: College Students Have a Different Age

Bridget Jacket Reeve would not do good things at the expense of himself and benefit others.

Ernst knew that the tech giant who recommended Tremont to him must have his own considerations. This consideration might be to take the opportunity to make friends with a big shot, or to get the cutting-edge weapons as soon as possible, or simply to split the profits 70% and 30% to get more benefits.

But no matter what his purpose was, Ernst had to give the proposal some serious consideration because it was tempting enough.

In the future, this may indeed become a path for Kjerag’s development.