Save the simulator and make Sarkaz great again!

Just as Shen Lin was about to say something, a series of hurried footsteps approached, interrupting their conversation. The two of them turned their gazes to the doorway simultaneously.

Ersula knocked on the door, and after Shen Lin answered, she walked in gracefully, her black bodysuit perfectly outlining her beautiful and powerful figure.

She placed a report in front of Shen Lin.

"Shen Lin... Ah, now I should address you as His Highness Shen Lin."

I still prefer you to call me the way you always have.

Shen Lin didn't care about the teasing in the girl's words. He just smiled slightly and focused his attention on the report.

"This is?"

“A Letanian diplomat has come to visit you with a delegation. He has brought a large ransom and is asking us to hand over some nobles to him to take back.”

"They, representing the territory of Letaniawasser, said that the matter should end here and that there would be no further retaliation."

The man paused, holding the report, then gave a bright smile.

"That sounds like a pretty generous offer."

"Is this the end of it? How come we didn't know about something this big?"

"However, since they are distinguished guests, we cannot be impolite."

"Ersula, gather everyone together and have them wait for me over there on the podium."

……

Dirty! Chaotic! Terrible!

This was his assessment of Kazdel, a place that couldn't even compare to Letania's most backward mobile city. How could the seeds of art possibly sprout in such soil?

Reitt remembered the Marquis of North's repeated warnings to him not to act rashly.

Hmph! If it weren't for Marquis North's influence, he wouldn't have condescended to come here and meet these uncivilized and barbaric demons.

It's definitely not the case that everyone else would rather quit their jobs and run away than come to this godforsaken place.

Behind him followed many Letanians, carrying all sorts of treasures, their sheer radiance enough to be dazzling.

Looking at his trembling followers around him, he kept trying to reassure himself.

Those worries were unnecessary. In fact, the people of Letania had already found out that these demons imported a large amount of grain from Yan Kingdom every month.

If something happens to them, and the other side destroys their food supply lines, these demons will run out of ammunition and food. Forget Letania, they'll have a hard time even getting out of Kazdel.

Thinking of this, his unease vanished instantly.

After all, when two countries are at war, envoys should not be killed!

Before long, the demon girl who had led them here came out.

"His Highness Shen Lin is very pleased with your visit."

"We have specially prepared a grand welcoming ceremony for you to express our sincere respect."

"We cordially invite you all to join us in this grand event."

……

Previously, in order to facilitate the mobilization of manpower and the dissemination of information, the Sarkaz Democratic Union had set up a simple stage in a square not far from here.

With Ersula's help, as news of Shen Lin's impending speech spread, the square was immediately packed with ordinary Sarkaz citizens.

The crowd craned their necks, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity. They whispered among themselves, discussing the matter animatedly.

"I heard that His Highness Shen Lin is going to give another speech. I wonder what he will talk about this time."

"I think I just saw a few Imperial Rats go in; I guess they came to catch the other little rats."

A young Sarkaz man next to him waved his arms excitedly.

"It's a rare treat to see His Highness Shen Lin give a speech."

"Let's see if those pigs are willing to cut off their meat this time."

The children darted and played among the crowd. Although they didn't quite understand what the adults were expecting, they were also infected by the lively atmosphere, and their faces were filled with joyful smiles.

Shen Lin watched as Ersula led several Letanians onto the stage, and he smiled and nodded at her.

Under everyone's gaze, he slowly took a breath.

"Today, our friends from Letania have come from afar to set foot on our Sarkaz land. This is a rare and precious occasion."

As soon as Shen Lin uttered his first words, all the Leitanians present relaxed.

It seems these demons do value money; they'll probably get promoted and ennobled when they get back.

Shen Lin continued his speech.

"We all know that in this vast world, different countries have their own histories, cultures, and aspirations. Letania..."

Just as they were enjoying their moment of triumph, Shen Lin continued his speech, pausing at this point.

"It's all bullshit!!"

A powerful aura instantly swept across the entire venue.

Retiti was stunned for a moment, but when he tried to take a step forward, he was stopped by the Sarkaz soldiers.

He struggled frantically, shouting at the top of his lungs.

"Mr. Shen...Mr. Shen Lin, this is not what we agreed upon!!"

"You...you're declaring war on Letania, do you know that?!"

As if falling from heaven to hell, cries and pleas for mercy poured out from the mouths of these Letanian messengers.

The man was oblivious to the farce behind him; he was completely absorbed in his own world.

"Their blood is filthy and greedy; that kind of despicable nature can never be washed away!!"

Do you know what I said in their letter?

"There's always been a lot of misunderstandings between Letania and Kazdel!!"

"More than two hundred years ago, Kazdel was indiscriminately attacked by the invading tower sorcerers, and our people cried out in pain."

"They didn't let the elderly go! They didn't let the children go either!! This is a misunderstanding!!"

“More than a hundred years ago, they joined forces with Gallo-Victoria to launch an invasion against us. This was not just an invasion, it was a massacre!! And it was a misunderstanding!!”

"Not long ago, sixteen high-speed warships attacked our country, showing no mercy to our people!! This is still a misunderstanding!!"

"Their hands were stained with our blood, and then they came to our house laughing and saying it was a misunderstanding!!"

"Fellow countrymen!! Tell me loudly, how should we treat them now?!"

A suppressed shout of anger rang out from the crowd.

"They must pay the price!!"

"We cannot let them get away with this! They have destroyed our families and our homes!"

A woman, tears streaming down her face, spoke with a sob, yet with unwavering resolve, her cries filled with the grief of losing loved ones and resentment towards the Letanians.

"Blood debts must be repaid in blood! The crimes they committed must not be easily forgiven!"

The calls grew louder and louder.

At this moment, the Leitanian diplomatic corps was ashen-faced, and some were distraught and tried to escape, but the massive bodies of the Sarkaz soldiers, who had survived in such harsh conditions, stood in their way like a wall of steel.

At the same time, it also blocked their hopes.

At this moment, every syllable of Shen Lin's voice was like a roar bursting forth from the depths of his soul. His voice was filled with burning resentment and determination, and each sound struck the heartstrings of everyone like a heavy hammer.

"The depravity and greed of these people have shaken our united nation!"

"We must speak out!! Only through struggle!! can we drive these swarms of insects out of our country!!"

"We Sarkaz have never been lambs to the slaughter! From this day forward, no... immediately!"

"We will make these Leitanians know that the price of invading us is one they cannot bear!"

"My fellow countrymen, the time is now in your hands!"

They must feel our pain!

Chapter 51 Are gunboats mobile cities?

If the allied forces hadn't failed in their attack over a hundred years ago, if Letania had successfully crushed Kazdel this time, if they hadn't been tempted by the promise of titles and ranks to come to this barren land...

Everything is too late.

The surging demons surrounded them, their eyes burning with fury, and they were utterly powerless to resist.

Angry fists rained down on them without restraint.

The sharp blades slashed through their bodies, and the immense pain caused them to howl in agony as they could feel warm blood splattering out.

The last thought that flashed through his mind before he lost consciousness.

Who on earth provoked this group of crazy demons?

……

Kazdel was particularly lively today. Theresa, who had just returned from handling diplomatic affairs, was drawn to Shen Lin's office on her way and looked around curiously.

It seems to be saying something like... a Letanian envoy, gold and silver coins, to ransom people?

It seems the other side is very sincere this time, which is why so many Sarkaz are so enthusiastic.

Now that they had withstood the Elector's attack, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. According to Shen Lin, they would soon be able to proceed with the previously planned development.

Kazdel will soon enjoy a long-awaited peace.

Sure enough, everything is moving in a positive direction!

Thinking of this, Theresa hummed a peaceful tune and found Shen Lin gazing into the distance not far from the factory.

"It was quite a commotion over there just now. I heard it was a diplomat from Letania who came over?"

"Ah, they came with a lot of money and intend to take their people back from us."

"They came with enthusiasm, so we should naturally welcome them with enthusiasm and send them back with courtesy."

Shen Lin smiled slightly as he recalled the weighty significance of it.

After all, that loss on the books can be wiped out.

Upon hearing this, Theresa acted as if she were seeing Shen Lin for the first time. She looked him up and down and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he hadn't been switched.

Theresa felt very gratified, thinking that Shen Lin had finally learned the essence of diplomacy and was no longer acting impulsively.

"We have made new progress in our diplomacy!"

Her eyes sparkled.

"Rembiko has agreed to cooperate with us, and they have even requested to strengthen our cooperation!"

“They will provide us with technical guidance and Originium energy, but in exchange, Kazdel needs to provide them with military guidance.”

"Shen Lin, now Kazdel can finally have some peace and quiet to reflect."

"Furthermore, they have opened up purchasing channels for mobile cities for us, giving us hope for the reconstruction of Kazdel!"

The factories and mobile cities built by RemBik have formed an industrial chain. Their factories consist of multiple parts, and it is very convenient to move them to the mobile cities if desired.

The factory can be disassembled into multiple components, and then these components can be transported to the mobile city for secondary assembly.

Many emerging countries also choose this approach when establishing new cities: develop first, then relocate.

"..."

Under Theresa's delighted gaze, Shen Lin rubbed his aching temples.

“Theresia, although I would love to buy the mobile city of Kazdel with a wave of my hand, take a look at the financial statements first.”

Theresa took the report from the man, and as she read it, her expression gradually stiffened.

Red, all of it is red debt.

This...isn't this right?

Theresa remembered that at the beginning, things were going very well. So many factories were springing up, providing employment and housing for so many Sarkaz people.