People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

What's with Kal'tsit's words? What, are you being treated like this? You think being a commentator is beneath you? You applied for this job yourself, and now you're turning your back on me?

Besides, I haven't seen you actually do much work. I call you over every few days, sometimes twice a day. With your frequency of being late and leaving early, even an elementary school PE teacher would be ashamed of themselves.

It's just that I don't pay you a salary. If I did pay you a salary, I wouldn't dare call you that.

Ernst rolled his eyes and, without mincing words, said bluntly:

"Let me put it another way. I'm not referring to you, I'm introducing business to Rhodes Island."

"As far as I know, Rhodes Island should have a service that provides solutions for infected individuals, right?"

“Yes, that’s true.” Kal’tsit nodded. “You have this need? There was an industrial accident in Sherag, and some workers were infected?”

"No, I did ensure that the factory had all the necessary safety measures in place."

Ernst waved his hand.

The factories in Sherag are currently mainly focused on light industry, while the kind of heavy industry that Kal'tsit mentioned, where an accident could cause a large-scale infection, is what she refers to.

Khelag also has factories like that, but they are all under the joint management of Karan Trade and the Khelag government. After the reconstruction of Tukarim, the industrial zone was moved away from the city and various safety standards were optimized and improved, so theoretically, the possibility of accidents is not high.

The reason it's described as "theoretically" is because accidents are unpredictable. However, Ernst didn't skimp on this; workers were equipped with full protective gear, including 12-hour shifts and filters. Ernst also assigned dedicated personnel to oversee the process, minimizing the possibility of infection.

Just do your best and be true to your conscience.

"The person who needs this service is not me, but a friend who is about to arrive."

Ernst had barely finished speaking when Hintlaya knocked on the door:

"Boss, Vina and Miss Chen are back."

"Please come in."

Ernst said, while introducing Kal'tsit,

"This is Chen..."

“I know Superintendent Chen from the Special Inspectorate of the Lungmen Guard Bureau.”

Kal'tsit stood up and extended her hand to Chen.

"Long time no see, Superintendent Chan. I didn't expect to see you here. Are you a representative of Lungmen?"

Chen blinked, as if she didn't recognize the woman in front of her for a moment. Only when Kal'tsit spoke did she realize who she was and returned the handshake:

"You're the one... who came to Lungmen with that little girl, Katniss... what was her name again...?"

“Kal'tsit, I am Kal'tsit, the head of the medical division at Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals. The young woman you mentioned is Amiya, the CEO of Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals.”

Kal'tsit remained calm, showing no embarrassment at Chen's forgetfulness, and patiently introduced herself again.

In fact, it's not that Chen is face-blind; she's a police officer, and theoretically, recognizing faces is a basic professional skill.

However, her first meeting with Kal'tsit took place in a place that wasn't particularly memorable for her.

Longmen Governor's Office.

She accompanied Wei Yanwu to meet Kal'tsit and that little girl from Katarina, Amiya.

As is well known, Chen had never been particularly fond of the social engagements arranged for her by Wei Yanwu, let alone the fact that they were discussing business matters at the time.

She's a police officer, and police officers are supposed to uphold fairness and justice. How can a police officer be involved in business? It would be more appropriate to let her deal with those unscrupulous businessmen.

For example, Swire. Chashao Cat's family is in business, so even her speech has a strong smell of money. Although Chashao Cat is a comrade she is willing to entrust her back to, it doesn't stop her from feeling that she just can't get along with her!

Hmph, you char siu cat!

Here they met someone unexpected, and Chen and Kelsey realized to some extent what the "solution (client)" Ernst was referring to was.

"Can Rhodes Island help solve the problem of infected individuals?"

Chen had some doubts.

"The problems faced by those infected are not just Oripathy, but also social security, food and shelter, employment discrimination, and so on..."

She glanced at Kal'tsit: "I remember you were a medical company, weren't you? You have other businesses besides selling drugs?"

Kal'tsit remained composed and unyielding in the face of the questions: "Superintendent Chen, we actually informed you about Rhodes Island's related business back in Lungmen."

Chen replied crisply, "Sorry, I had never heard of you before, so I didn't listen."

Kal'tsit sighed softly.

Well, that's pretty straightforward.

Indeed, Rhodes Island wasn't very well-known back then.

Although it doesn't exist now.

Rhodes Island's reputation has indeed improved somewhat during this period, but in a strange way. Many Columbians now mistake Rhodes Island for a construction company, given that they're constantly shuttling landships between Shelag and Columbia to transport building materials.

Kal'tsit did not stop or clarify the matter.

What reputation doesn't matter? A construction company is a legitimate business; a good reputation is good enough to accept.

At worst, we can just add a couple of lines after "pharmaceutical".

Chen didn't listen, so she had to repeat herself:

"Rhodes Island's current business scope includes Oripathy research, Oripathy inhibitor development and sales, Oripathy specific drug development, and the development and sales of various other drugs," she paused, then continued, "armed escort, security protection, consulting on strategies for dealing with Infected individuals, and planning solutions for Infected individuals..."

She took a deep breath.

"And small-scale construction contracting."

Chen Zhenzhun leaned back slightly, unsure of what expression to make, and sighed:

"Your business scope is quite broad."

Even if you put your business license in Longmen, I can't help but check it.

“Life forces us to learn a little bit of everything,” Kal'tsit sighed.

Ernst and Vina exchanged a glance.

This seems to be the truth.

Who is not?

Despite her sighs, work was work. Seeing that Chen seemed genuinely inclined to buy the business, Kal'tsit immediately began to promote it:

"Superintendent Chen can briefly describe the infected problem that Lungmen is facing. Rhodes Island can provide you with at least three practical solutions. If you think the solutions are feasible, you can further purchase Rhodes Island's consulting and infected response strategy planning and execution services. Rhodes Island guarantees high quality at low prices, excellent value for money, and will definitely help you solve your problem."

Chen pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

"The problem with the infected people in Lungmen is not mainly with the infected people, but with Governor Wei Yanwu."

"Cough cough cough!!"

Kal'tsit coughed twice and looked at Chen with some horror.

No, Xiao Chen, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't just say things like that!

What do you mean by saying that the problem of infected people mainly lies with Governor-General Wei Yanwu?

Is Wei Yanwu infected? No way. Are you trying to drag me into this?

Rhode Island is a pharmaceutical company that aims to maintain absolute neutrality! Xiao Chen, if you're going to talk like that, then we really shouldn't be talking.

Chen was still a little confused, but seeing that Kal'tsit, Vina, and Ernst all had strange expressions on their faces, she probably realized that there might have been something wrong with what she had just said.

Is it because it involves my uncle?

Tsk, Wei Yanwu, he's like a persistent ghost.

She waved her hand, giving them a "I've got your back, don't be a coward" look:

"Don't worry, Wei Yanwu can't hear us."

"I'll continue."

"The problem with Longmen is mainly due to Wei Yanwu's policies!"

"His policies are too harsh on those infected, which is one thing, but he himself didn't implement the policies, so at least he has some conscience. But if this continues, these infected people will be undocumented in Lungmen. Undocumented people can't get jobs, can't rent houses, and don't have legal status. This can't go on forever!"

“I talked to Wei Yanwu about this several times, but all he knew was to talk to me about grand principles like ‘there are orders from above,’ ‘national affairs,’ and ‘maintain the status quo.’”

"Why is it that it neither advances nor retreats?"

"I wonder if any of you have any ideas on how to persuade Wei Yanwu to change his lousy policies..."

A question mark appeared above Chen's head.

What are those expressions on your faces?

Ernst had already covered his beast ears, and Vina reached out and covered Ernst's human ears. The bewildered Raphsini was called over and covered Vina's beast ears, while Kal'tsit looked completely confused.

She was truly bewildered.

Xiao Chen, no, Sister Chen, I really admire you. You really dare to speak your mind.

Regardless of whether Wei Yanwu's policies are problematic or not, you dare to openly criticize your own leader's policies here, in the office of a foreign leader. You really have a lot of nerve!

You even asked me if there's any way to change the policy? I'm speechless...

Calm down, Kal'tsit, don't use foul language.

........

Can't help it.

What a load of rubbish!

Seeing that Chen was about to speak, Kal'tsit quickly interrupted him:

"Superintendent Chan, let's stop with the small talk and get down to business."

"The problem of infected people."

Emphasize the sound!

Chapter 319 Freedom: Freedom is choosing to have nothing.

Victoria, Kazdel... no, Lentinium.

Although it has fallen into a literal state of chaos, Lentinium is still Lentinium; it is the city that has fallen, not the hearts of its people.

The people of Lontinim did not surrender, even though the once proud nobles and councilors had knelt weakly on the ground, pulling at the Sarkaz peasants and saying the foolish thing, "I'll do anything as long as you don't kill me!" In a city, first the city walls fall, then the citizens. The city fell, but the citizens did not surrender.

Even Theresis found this situation unusual. Under his control, while the Sarkaz hadn't carried out indiscriminate massacres, it was far from a peaceful occupation. Curfews, blockades, Sarkaz agents roaming the streets unchecked by any law, with the power to arrest and interrogate, and several wandering "Lords of the Court" who were difficult even for him to command—under such oppressive rule, how could the people of Londinium still not have grasped reality?

While the sporadic acts of resistance were not enough to threaten the overall rule of the Sarkaz, the frequent occurrences of nighttime artillery barrages, improvised explosive device attacks, and ambushes on mercenary squads significantly increased the cost of governing the Sarkaz.

Therese was getting somewhat impatient. He didn't have time to wage a counterinsurgency war against these clueless Victorians; he was already busy enough!

Busy dealing with the Lords of the Royal Court who responded to the call, busy being scolded by the Lords of the Royal Court who did not respond to the call, busy giving the Sarkaz army a beautiful new uniform, busy investigating whether the historical issues left by his sister were really related to a certain behemoth representative of Kjerag, busy repairing the Shard Tower, and busy supporting the Military Council.

Theresis is so busy he's practically dying, he doesn't even have a chance to focus his energy on military matters. Despite being a dignified Sarkaz, he's even developed dark circles under his eyes from staying up so long.

Especially recently, according to intelligence sent back by Manfred in Sherag, Ernst Shivaish seems to be holding a conference in Sherag that will affect all of Terra!

The conference was so wide-ranging that it covered everything from Columbia in the west to Great Yan in the east. Almost all the countries except the Ursus Empire were present, along with well-known organizations, companies and forces from Terra.

what does this mean?

Theresis pondered for a moment, and realized that the meeting when Kal'tsit called for the allied forces to invade Kazdel back then wasn't this grand, was it?

Not to mention, Rhodes Island was indeed present at this conference.

My scalp tingled, and I was drenched in sweat, little brother.

Is this meeting specifically targeting me?

To be honest, if it were someone else making this kind of assumption, Ernst would probably call him a paranoid.

But this is Theresis, this is Sarkaz, so it's really hard to say.

As we all know, the situation on Terra is like a larger version of Victoria. Theoretically, if they could unite, the heights they could reach would be astonishing. After all, in ancient times, Terra, when physically united, had an unimaginable army led by two emperors that overturned the Stargate south of Terra, and the resulting scorching land of the scorching winds is the best proof of this.

The problem is that they can't unite.

Historically, the Terrans have rarely been united, with only a few thousand exceptions—yes, a few thousand—Theresis counted them, though Theresis couldn't say for sure, Theresis was losing some hair.

[The Gods besiege Tikkaz], [The Gods conquer Kazdel], [The Gods conquer Kazdel x2]... [The First Men conquer Kazdel x?], [The Allied Forces destroy Kazdel]...