People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

She left, but not all of Rhine Lab's staff evacuated. Some staff from the General Construction Department remained in Kjerag to maintain the equipment at the Dome Research Station and prepare for the next mission to reach the stars.

Besides her, Nastie also left a red bucket in Sherag when she left.

It is said that there is a legend circulating among civil engineers: if you leave a construction site without taking the red bucket with you, your soul will be left there forever, toiling day and night, never finding peace!

Clearly, this female scientist working in civil engineering was somewhat superstitious; by leaving behind the red bucket, she was obviously demonstrating some kind of determination.

She will definitely come back!

Moreover, even assuming the worst, the cooperation between Kjerag and Rhine Life has been very successful so far, resulting in a win-win situation for both parties. Ernst himself also has a good relationship with Seria. Before Kjerag's status as an international hub begins to appreciate in value, investing in a branch here is commercially sound and likely a sure-fire way to make a profit.

It's just a matter of time.

But Ernst hadn't anticipated that a new city would be built just for a branch office. Was it really necessary?

Ernst picked out the Rhine Life branch's document from the stack of plans on the table, but before he could open it, a new plan fell out from the interlayer of the document.

Ernst bent down and picked up the fallen project proposal, which was titled "Project Uraniborg/Empyreqna* (Note 2) Kazdellia".

"Uraniburg* (Note), the Enpiniankazdria Plan?"

Ernst considered his Victorian language skills to be fairly good, but apart from the word "project" and the last one "Kazdellia," he couldn't understand the rest of the string of words.

Uraniburg—he could barely make out that it was a place name, but Ernst truly lacked any knowledge of it and knew nothing about it. As for Enpinian, he couldn't even guess what it was; he knew absolutely nothing about it.

However, being someone who scores perfect in reading comprehension, his ability to connect the dots in context is quite good; he can still understand Kazdria. Considering the word and the location where this hidden plan appeared, Ernst can guess something.

Kazdria, or more accurately, Kazdelnia.

The suffix "Nia" implies a place or country, while Kazdel is a proper noun in Terra, specifically referring to the homeland and country of the Sarkaz.

These two words together mean—the homeland of the Sarkaz.

Ernst raised an eyebrow.

This hidden plan was sandwiched within Rhine Lab's Kerrig branch plan, and the person who proposed the Rhine Lab Kerrig branch plan was Nastie, the head of Rhine Lab's engineering department—that hardworking Sarkaz banshee whose bone whistle could produce the sound of a suona.

She had once mentioned to Ernst that she wanted to build a city in the sky. Ernst didn't ask her what the purpose of building the city was, because he could guess pretty much it—she wanted to build a home.

The term Sarkaz means rootless people, people who have lost their home. This concept was introduced by Kal'tsit at the very beginning of her discussion with Ernst about Sarkaz matters. All Sarkaz yearn for a home, and Nasti is no exception. Moreover, her dream is grander; she believes that Kazdel should not be confined to the earth, but that Kazdel can fly through the skies!

Ernst's assessment of the idea at the time was: "There's a piece of land near Tukarim that was mortgaged to Magnus Bank in Colombia. If you want to do it, you can redeem it, and I'll approve it for you to try."

He wasn't very optimistic about the idea of ​​cities flying in the sky, not only because it was somewhat beyond his capabilities, but also because it wouldn't improve the current situation in Shelag.

What's the point of flying in the sky? Sherag isn't subject to natural disasters or invasions, and Ernst doesn't even have any plans to move the city to a moving site. What's the point of having a whole flying city? Is it because it's cool?

Don't be ridiculous, that would be too costly.

But he doesn't object to Nasti doing it, since it doesn't cost him any money, and besides, doesn't he think it's really cool?

With the Terrans' amazing tech tree and terrifying materials science, what if she actually manages to come up with something?

Now, judging from the results, Nasti seems to have indeed managed to produce something, and even presented herself with a complete plan.

Perhaps this is her real reason for pushing for the establishment of Rhine Lab's Sherag branch?

"What a dreamer."

Ernst smiled, opened the plan, looked at it for five minutes, and then closed it again.

Yes, born to my mother.

Although I didn't graduate from prenatal education, I'm not a physics PhD or an engineering genius, so I don't understand this kind of thing!

Nasti is probably submitting a proposal to herself in the same format as the report she wrote to Christensen.

How fresh!

Who is Christensen, and who am I, Snow Leopard? How can they be the same?

Find an opportunity to have her come over herself and act as my clerk, translating for me.

As for Lola's new city expansion plan, Ernst considered it for a moment and then stamped it with his seal.

approve.

Shelag does need a new city. Although Tukarim has been rebuilt and divided into industrial, residential, and commercial zones, the city's functions are still too complicated.

Undoubtedly, this place is destined to serve as the headquarters of the World Summit, an international organization. Its excessive urban functions are, to some extent, not a good thing.

Ernst envisioned this place as the tourist gateway to Shelag, the future political hub of Terra, and a modern financial and commercial city. Its secondary industries, he argued, should be relocated to other cities.

This would raise the ceiling for both cities and also boost the overall economic development of Shelag.

Of course, this is a long process that requires careful consideration and evaluation, but the "echoing the Rhine Lab" proposed in Lola's plan can serve as a good starting point.

In its past, Singapore, also a commercial hub, earned its first fortune by attracting Hewlett-Packard. The new city of Kjerag can follow a similar path, enhancing Kjerag's commercial reputation by attracting large research companies like RheinLife, thereby attracting investors and businesses from across Terra.

This plan is feasible.

After Ernst approves it, the remaining task is to hold a meeting within the government to review it, and then negotiate with the three major families, especially the Perroch family—that area also involves the Perroch family's traditional sphere of influence.

Building such a city in this location would also help break down the traditional concept of "family territory" and accelerate the process of Shelag's integration.

As for the name of the city.

Nasti proposed a solution—Urani Castle.

The name before the slash in the Sky City design.

This should be a complement to the sky city of Kazdelnia, serving as a ground-based "tower" and coordinating supply depots. It and Kazdelnia as a sky city were originally one entity, only divided into two distinct parts.

To the external kingdoms of Terra, it can be called Urani Castle, to reduce the negative connotations of the name Kazdel.

For the Sarkaz, you can call them Kazdelnia, the homeland of the Sarkaz, which adds a sense of familiarity.

As for Ernst, you can call him whatever you like.

However, Ernst had even deeper, other ideas.

The Kazdelnia plan might very well be in line with his Sarkaz nation-building plan!

Ernst had been pondering the issue of establishing a state in Sarkaz. Although he had secured the verbal support of the Duke of Caesar and the support of the Council of Supervisors, this was clearly not a matter that could be resolved simply by offering support.

Where will the Sarkaz state be established? This is also a crucial question.

Unlike Earth, the nations of Terra are not completely contiguous, leaving no gaps; there is a considerable amount of wasteland on this land. But it's clearly impossible for the Sarkaz to establish a nation on such wasteland.

Why is wasteland wasteland?

It's precisely because those places lack resources, the land is barren, and after natural disasters there is no need for reconstruction, no need for the most basic conquest, that they are such rotten lands that no one is bothered to even fill them with color, so no one cares about them.

Otherwise, given the expansionist fervor of nations like Ursus and Victoria, they would have already seized all the wasteland surrounding them. They could have simply planted a flag there without sending a single warship—like Ursus did to Sami—but they weren't even willing to do that, leaving such a large blank space. One can only imagine how rotten that land must have become.

Ernst's goal in promoting the establishment of the Sarkaz state was not to send them to another place to beg for food, nor was it to give them a desolate place where they could not develop and just gather together to idly wait.

That would definitely cause problems; it would prevent the Sarkaz from ever escaping the cycle of war.

People will make a scene when they can't go on living!

First, we must ensure their survival and give them hope before we can talk about national normalization, diplomatic normalization, and the normalization of the Saakaz ethnicity.

Ernst couldn't keep the World Summit providing aid to the Sarkaz indefinitely. What's the difference between that and supporting a bunch of ancestors? Giving them money to keep them from fighting, what? What about the annual tribute?

He is even less likely to allow the Sarkaz to establish a country on the territory of another country.

That's ridiculous. Forget about whether any country would be willing; this is a huge problem. It could leave behind many historical issues, and if not handled properly, the hidden dangers could lead to future world summits promoting paper shredders.

Ernst's initial idea was to solve this problem through Terra's mobile cities. The mobile blocks of these cities could, to some extent, meet the needs of food production, economic development, and so on. However, while mobile cities were beneficial, Kjerag wouldn't reap the benefits.

Ernst isn't a philanthropist, doing good deeds for the Sarkaz and seeking peace for Terra.

Ultimately, it still has to be something that benefits Sherag.

Once Kazdel's mobile city is built, the Sarkaz's desire for Sherag will undoubtedly be greatly diminished, which makes Ernst, who is very envious of the Sarkaz's talents, feel very disadvantaged.

Nasti has now undoubtedly given him a better alternative solution.

Kaz'delnia was chosen as the location for the founding of the Sarkaz kingdom, in the sky, a region that Terra has not yet explored.

The Terrans, who lack an awareness of airspace, would be more likely to accept a plan that does not encroach on their "living space" or shrink their "sphere of influence" and "buffer zone".

Ulany Castle, which is配套 (matched) with Sky City, serves as a "tower," "observation station," and "astronomical observatory." Its construction in Kjerag, with sovereignty belonging to Kjerag, demonstrates the peaceful and friendly relations between Kjerag and Kazdelnia, and between Kjerag and the Sarkaz, who are willing to accept the Kazdelnia's state-building plan. Since Kjerag was the proposer of the Sarkaz's state-building plan, this move will undoubtedly play a leading role, making it easier to gain favor with the Sarkaz and be recognized and accepted by other countries.

In this way, Ernst can also ensure that Nastie no longer needs to hide anything.

She could openly name her Sky City "Kazdel," because the facade of Ulani Castle would be completely severed and handed over to Kjerag as the name of the new city—a research and industrial city that would establish a branch of Rhine Lab, attract investment, and take over the secondary industries transferred from Tukarim. It would appear completely unrelated to Sarkaz, but in reality, it would be deeply connected.

In this way, Sarkaz's path to nationhood takes another step forward, Kherag can deepen its ties with Sarkaz and enjoy the benefits brought by Sky City, and the other land nations will be more likely to accept this plan.

Admittedly, this is a roundabout way to achieve the same goal as the mobile city solution. But just like a train, a highway takes a detour to cover a wider area. Without this longer route, how could Ernst ensure that Scherrag benefits from it?

Once the Sarkaz achieves national normalization and establishes diplomatic relations with the other land-based nations, the sky city of Kazdelnia will no longer be observed solely by the Urani Fort Observatory in Kelago. Similar observatories will spring up throughout the lands, much like Sarkaz's embassies.

There might even be more than one Sky City.

By then, Kjerag probably wouldn't need Kazdel anymore, or rather, Kjerag's relationship with the Sarkaz wouldn't need this sky city as a stable bond.

Of course, these considerations are still somewhat premature. Let alone a sky city, even the new city of Ulany Fort in Kjerag is still just a planning document!

But this idea is something I could discuss with Nastya.

Ernst rang the bell on the table. Holhaia, who was in a separate room with a long table to the side, immediately emerged, a charming smile on her face:

"Boss, you're already eager to order people around as soon as you get back?"

Ernst rolled his eyes:

"What are you saying? Should I not get paid next month?"

"Physical labor should always be paid for; that's only fair. Even if you don't pay me a salary, you should at least provide for me somewhere else."

"Ahem, don't talk nonsense!"

Ens turned his head, coughed lightly, and scolded.

Having not faced Holhaya for a while, I was still a little overwhelmed by her rambling. I'll be more careful next time!

"I have something important to discuss with you."

"Go find Nastya and bring her over. I want to discuss the matter of Rhine Lab setting up a branch with her."

Holhaia flicked her tail, watched Ernst's movements with interest for a while, and nodded just before Ernst urged her on.

"Good~"

Chapter 467 Nasti: My "Life" Mr.

Shelag, Tukarim, Shelag Office Building, Ernst's Office.

Nasti had been waiting for this day.

Without Ernst around, Vina and Horhaya seemed a bit too conservative. When you explained your grand plans to them, they either didn't understand or pretended not to understand, nodding their heads rapidly but giving no feedback whatsoever.

Nastina felt more and more tired and her blood pressure rose the more she talked, but now, Ernst was finally back!

Ernst is back, and there is peace in Scherrag! Ernst is back, and there is justice!

Upon receiving Ernst's summons, Nastia, who had already made preparations, immediately changed into her best suit, washed her dirty face and hair from working on the construction site, cast a "cleaning spell" on herself, and then headed towards Ernst's office with the gift she had prepared for him.

They also brought mudstone along with them.

Standing at the main entrance, Hinterlea, back at her post, knocked on Ernst's door. Only after receiving a "come in" from inside did she step aside.

Nasti pushed open the door and entered, with Mudrock following closely behind, looking somewhat nervous.

Inside the room, Ernst had already set up a blackboard. The three plans were held in place on it with magnetic optics.

Seeing Nasti enter, he nodded, while also giving the Sarkaz girl following behind Nasti a curious look.

"This must be Miss Mudrock?"

He spoke.

While he was in Kazimierz, he received letters from Vina and her team back home, which naturally mentioned the first success of his "Sarkaz Talent Introduction Program".

Mudrock, the son of a civil engineer, was initially thought to be a dark-skinned, burly, rough man, or at the very least, a muscular, muscular type. But he was wrong...

It has white fur and red eyes, and its skin is fair but not sickly like Warfarin's. Compared to Jian, it is even a little petite.

Well, to put it simply, this look is like dancing right up to the Chinese people's sensibilities, and it's a high-energy, seductive dance at that!

How did the Sarkaz manage to do that? Every single one of them is a beautiful girl? And they're all so well-developed. Did they really live such miserable lives?

The determination to establish a nation was shaken from the very beginning!