Save the simulator and make Sarkaz great again!

Although the evacuation was very rushed, it is still proceeding in an orderly manner. If any problems arise, we can contact the person in charge directly to understand the situation immediately.

This was the first time the Sarkaz Democratic Union had carried out such a large-scale evacuation mission. He had thought that the evacuation would take longer, and Shen Lin was somewhat surprised that it was completed so perfectly.

While reviewing the report, Shen Lin realized that the statistical summary was basically without problems, but some issues could not be reflected in the data.

Putting down the report, Shen Lin looked up at Ersula's golden eyes and then asked.

"Were there any problems during the mission?"

"At first they seemed quite flustered, which caused some trouble for our work."

"But when they recognized us as members of the union, and learned that this was your will, Shen Lin, they immediately quieted down and cooperated very well afterward."

“Even we were surprised by this.”

"..."

Hearing this, Shen Lin took a deep breath, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded slightly.

"How is the formation set up in Emengard?"

"Everything went smoothly, but she said that even with Originium supplying energy, such a large-scale array could only last for two days at most."

"She will need to rearrange things if necessary at that time."

Ersula reported each task to Shen Lin in an orderly manner.

"The royal court representatives have already taken their positions in Kazdel City, and now we await your final preparations."

Shen Lin nodded slightly. In his eyes, the girl in front of him had grown in a way that was completely different from before.

Shen Lin often heard the female demons who came to report on their work speak of Ersula with great admiration, because she had abandoned all relaxing activities and devoted all her spare time to improving herself and accumulating knowledge.

From being an illiterate woman who could barely read a few characters to now being able to handle most of the Sarkaz union's affairs in an orderly manner, Shen Lin was truly gratified by her growth.

Like all Sarkaz, her efforts were soaked in sweat.

If you were to visit her office now, you would find her desk piled high with various books translated into Sarkaz by the Sylphite court.

Shen Lin took out a gift box that a succubus had wrapped for him from beside the table and handed it to the girl in front of him.

I originally planned to leave it on her desk when I left, but since I was here, Shen Lin just handed it to her.

"Unbeknownst to us, we have known each other for a year now. Back then, none of us expected that we would achieve such success."

"This is a souvenir I prepared for you, and also a reward for your hard work during this time."

"Trust me, you'll like it."

"Thank you for your hard work these past few days, Ersula."

Before Ersula could recover from the joy of receiving the gift, she saw the man then take a document from the table and hand it to her.

"Oh, right, Ersula, this is the Sarkaz Democratic Union's development plan and some things to keep in mind."

"When you get back, take a closer look and pay attention to the details I marked. You might find them useful in the future."

Ersula did not notice the man's subtle change.

She took the document with some curiosity, and after only a quick glance, her expression couldn't help but reveal surprise.

Because of this thick stack of detailed plans outlining Kazdel's future development direction and management structure, her eyes widened the more she looked at it.

Because Shen Lin had always handled such matters in his capacity as chairman, she only realized how difficult it was to formulate a strategy when she took a cursory look at it now.

“Amazing…”

"Shen Lin, how many more miracles can you create?"

The man didn't speak; he just smiled slightly.

Looking at the man's back, for some reason, it was as if an invisible hand suddenly gripped her heartstrings, causing her heart to clench violently, and an indescribable feeling of suffocation instantly surged into her heart.

She quickly stepped forward and grabbed the man's sleeve, appearing somewhat flustered under Shen Lin's curious gaze.

"I don't know why, but I've been feeling a bit uneasy lately."

"I have a feeling... something bad is going to happen."

"..."

“Bad things always happen in Kazdel, but we’ve all pulled through through our collective efforts.”

Shen Lin slightly opened his arms.

"Perhaps we need a hug when we part ways."

Ersula could no longer hide the complex emotions in her heart. She took a small step forward and slowly threw herself into his arms.

He felt the girl's delicate body trembling slightly in his arms.

"If you encounter any problems you don't know how to solve, that report will help you."

"Um……"

"Don't panic when you encounter problems you can't solve. Remember that I'm here for you."

"Um!!"

After receiving the girl's reply, Shen Lin felt that he had nothing more to say, and he sighed almost imperceptibly.

"Ersula, you... have touched me."

With a gasp, Ersula quickly distanced herself from the man. Under his smiling gaze, she instantly realized what was happening and looked somewhat sullen.

"Haha, I'm kidding."

He turned around, raised his hand, and said a final goodbye to Ersula.

A gentle breeze swept by, causing his black trench coat to flutter slightly, and his gentle voice carried away some of the sorrow of parting.

"The rest is up to you, Ersula."

PS: (o_o?) Waaah!!! Sorry everyone!! I got home late today and the update is a little late, sorry to have kept you all waiting!!

Chinese New Year is almost here, and I need to prepare all sorts of things, running around everywhere. It's exhausting! (slumps down)

Thank you so much to all the awesome people who supported me! I love you all! (Just kidding~)

(?o?o)?? The author will keep up the good work!!

Chapter Thirty-Four: Remnants of the Restoration

Kazdel City

This crystallization of wisdom, formed from the blood and sweat of almost all the Sarkaz, looks like a huge block of iron.

The enormous furnace of dead souls continuously provides energy to the city, with billowing black smoke filling the entire sky.

Kazdel had long suffered from the invasions of the Empire, but once the city fought its way through a calamity cloud and miraculously escaped major damage.

Even so, it took the Sarkaz more than a decade to get the massive iron block moving again in order to repair Kazdel.

The devastation of the natural disaster can be seen everywhere in the city, and the remaining Originium crystals are traces that the Sarkaz people can never erase.

Golden sunlight streamed down from the sky onto his feet, and a man in a black trench coat slowly surveyed the city, stepping on the light beneath his feet.

Decaying dust settled around the edge of his boots.

At this moment, a desolate silence permeated the streets of Kazdel. The desolation of deserted buildings and the oppressive feeling of impending storm weighed on everyone's hearts like a boulder.

The wind howled through the streets and alleys, tugging at his clothes, but he seemed oblivious, making no stop along the way, and headed straight for the council hall of Kazdel.

……

A pardoner clad in black robes, a mysterious and elegant blood demon, a composed and silent carrion eater, a graceful and noble banshee, a general clad in armor, a gentle and graceful princess, a cold and taciturn shapeshifter...

At this moment, all the top combat forces in Sarkaz have gathered together, and any one of them possesses the power to stir up trouble on Terra.

A viscous, almost tangible sense of oppression filled the spacious conference room. In this suffocating atmosphere, no one dared to speak up and break this eerie balance, lest they unleash an unknown storm. Everyone waited.

At that moment, a steady sound of footsteps drew everyone's attention.

As the pardoner bowed slightly at the door, a straight figure stepped into the conference hall, breaking the silence at that moment.

Dressed in simple, unadorned clothes, he was like a speck of dust that had strayed into a pile of pearls, out of place with his surroundings, yet inexplicably exuding a unique tranquility.

Although his ordinary attire was somewhat out of place compared to the representatives of the royal court, all eyes were now on him.

Da da da yi yi

Ignoring everyone's gaze, the shapeshifter moved his chair next to Shen Lin's seat.

Upon witnessing the shapeshifter's unusual behavior, the expressions of all the royal court representatives present became somewhat subtle.

In their minds, shapeshifters are often solitary beings who rarely participate in royal court meetings or other affairs.

The behavior of the shapeshifters is something they've never seen since they've known them; it's more than just support—it's an overwhelming sense of intimacy.

Shen Lin was also surprised by this. He looked down at the shapeshifter who was staring at him. The emerald green eyes met Shen Lin's, and he couldn't help but smile slightly.

He raised his head, cupped his hands in front of the table, and took in everyone's expressions with his jewel-like eyes.

"I'm very sorry to have kept you all waiting. Let's get to today's main topic."

……

The purpose of this meeting was to confirm the final battle plan. After the various royal courts had expressed no objections to the previous proposals, Shen Lin raised the last item for discussion at this meeting.

"Regarding the rest and reorganization of the battle plan..."

Previously, Shen Lin had already processed the information he obtained from the shapeshifters and handed it over to the representatives of the various royal courts.

In response to the overwhelming battlefield dominance demonstrated by the dreadnoughts, Shen Lin planned to retain Kazdel City as bait, but would extend the three previously designed battle lines and set up more traps along the way.

The enemy is determined to take Kazdel City. They are using numerous traps along the way and the power of the royal court to wear down their forces.

However, this plan has a drawback: given the speed of Kazdel, the extended battle lines would disperse the originally concentrated royal forces, making it impossible to effectively ambush the enemy warships.

Apart from the shapeshifters, the representatives of the various royal courts did not show any significant changes in expression, but their auras revealed subtle fluctuations in their emotions.

In this silent and oppressive atmosphere, the air seemed to have been drained of all its vitality, becoming stagnant and heavy. Every breath felt like trying to break through an airtight barrier, bringing a dull, squeezing sensation to the chest.

The first to break the silence was Ducarre, representing the Blood Demon King's Court.

In the dim interplay of light and shadow, he resembled a mysterious nobleman emerging from the night, exuding an aura that was both captivating and awe-inspiring.

His words revealed a clear attitude, seemingly unintentionally exuding laziness and unruliness.

"High-speed warships... those aesthetically unappealing moving blocks of iron will not be an obstacle for us."

“I’m so glad you’ve kept your promise to me, young banshee. Caution is a good thing; it helps us avoid risks and plan ahead.”

"But the birth of many great things requires breaking through the unknown and conquering the unknown. Blood is our glory, and excessive caution is cowardice."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lin simply nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

Now that the Blood Demon Royal Court has stated its position, it has set its sights on representatives of other royal courts.

To everyone's surprise, the second royal representative to speak was none other than Niecilei, the key figure in the royal court.

“Those old bloodstains cannot be washed away, my men, they can’t wait any longer.”

"No war is without sacrifice, and we will heal their wounds."

"The fate of Niecilei is not worth mentioning."

“The name of Niecilei is synonymous with war.”

Lamaren shook her head at Shen Lin.

Therese also sighed slowly and did not speak.

With both royal courts, as the main forces, having expressed their positions, the final outcome of the battle plan has already been decided.

"Therefore, we will proceed according to the original battle plan."

Shen Lin had anticipated the outcome. His eyes were slightly lowered, and no one knew what he was thinking.

He wouldn't try to persuade these stubborn rulers of the royal court; letting them experience it for themselves would be more effective than a thousand or ten thousand words.

The meeting to decide the final battle plan ended in such a swift and unexpected manner.

Besides Theresa and the shapeshifters, representatives from various royal courts also returned to their respective ranks to make final preparations.