People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Chapter 493 Jeragand, who loves role-playing

Shelag, Mount Kalan, Manjushri Monastery.

There are two days left until the harvest festival.

Ernst is getting busier and busier, which makes Enya both happy and a little worried.

Of their large family, Ernst was the most sensible and least worrisome from a young age. Now he had become the leader of Sherag, and his status was no less than that of his older sister. How could Enya not be gratified?

But she also felt that the burden of the millions of people in the Sherag tribes couldn't be carried by Ernst alone. They, as elders, had to do something to help him.

"An elder? Enya, you sound like an old lady."

Ya'er raised her hand to cover her mouth, her eyebrows curving into crescent moons as she smiled and teased.

Enya immediately pouted:

"Of course I'm an elder, so why can't my sister be considered an elder?"

"is it?"

Ya'er shrugged pretentiously, as if to say, "If you say so, then so be it."

In fact, in Yeragand's eyes, Enya was the child who needed more care. After all, the saintess couldn't even cook for herself yet and had to rely on the god she worshipped to help take care of her food and daily life. If she were thrown into the wild, she would probably be so hungry that she would catch Originium bugs and roast them to eat.

However, jokes aside, seeing that Enya's face had already turned red, Ya'er didn't intend to continue teasing her young saintess. She clapped her hands and changed the subject with a smile:

"Alright, so what kind of harvest festival gift does our dear sister Enya plan to prepare for Ernst?"

The Harvest Festival is a traditional festival in Shelag. It was originally held by the Perroch family, but it gradually evolved into a joint event by the three families. It includes the Jeragand Festival, which is similar to a temple fair, the Harvest Festival Evening, and the sacred hunting ceremony of the three families early the next morning. It is considered the most important festival in Shelag.

Meanwhile, a legend also circulates in Shelag that during the harvest festival party, friends, family, and lovers can exchange gifts and receive Yeragand's blessing.

This is not an impulse trap fueled by the excessive propaganda of modern consumerism, but rather one of the true traditions of Sherag. Ernst had received and given away many gifts in the past. Enya, Ensia, Latatos, Hurrus, Yucatan, and even Actos, and later the Grand Elder with whom he had a bitter feud, had all exchanged gifts with Ernst when they were children.

Because this is a tradition, part of the Sherag culture.

Ernst respects this tradition, and even though Sherag is now more open and integrated with the international community, and many Sherag residents have begun to cater to the large number of Victorian and Colombian tourists by holding events related to their festival, Ernst does not intend to let the harvest festival fade away.

This should, and must, become a calling card for Kjerag's tourism culture, and more importantly, it should, and must, preserve the unique characteristics and historical heritage of Kjerag's culture. Because this is the root of Kjerag, and one of the things most valued by all Kjerag people.

On a smaller scale, this is for the development of Shelag, and to ensure that Shelag's cultural heritage is not lost in the process of development.

On a larger scale, this is an effort to build a new identity for the "Sherrag" people, which Ernst mentioned in his speech at the Holy Hunt ceremony at the beginning of the year, and to transcend the racial identities of "Filin, Ursus, Zalak, and Fengti".

Enya may not fully understand the intricacies of the matter, but as the older sister, she trusts Ernst enough and is happy to cooperate with Ernst's actions. Leading the exchange of gifts during the harvest festival is her plan.

Kaya's question still stumped her.

"Ya'er, that's why I came to ask you because I really couldn't figure it out."

Grabbing Ya'er's sleeve, En Ya asked with some difficulty,

"Ernst has everything he needs now. I initially planned to knit him a garment, but Latatos said her gift would be the same. I wanted to invite him over for a meal, but I don't know how to cook. Al, am I a terrible older sister?"

"Not at all, Enya."

Ya'er waved her hand, her expression becoming slightly serious.

Do you think Ernst would care about that?

"Knowing Ernst as I do, even if you, Enya, simply play a song for him with a bell, he would be very happy."

Ya'er said:

"And if you really can't figure it out, why not try asking Jeragand for help?"

Ya'er puffed out her chest and confidently suggested:

“Look, the Holy Maiden of Manjusaka is praying for Jeragand on behalf of the Prime Minister of Sherag. Isn’t this a gift that is both fitting for your status and very meaningful?”

Enya was stunned.

She felt there was something strange about what he said, but upon closer reflection, it seemed to make no problem.

Ernst is indeed a Holy Son, but he is very busy with work and usually only has time to visit the Manjushri Temple once every one or two months. During his time in Kazimierz, it was even more impossible for him to teleport back to offer incense to the great god Yeragand. Such behavior is undoubtedly somewhat unqualified for a Holy Son.

Enya, however, is different. Enya lives in the Manju Institute. As the current administrator of the Manju Institute, after the Manju Institute announced its withdrawal from Sherag's political affairs and its complete transformation into a religious institution, all her work consists of studying scriptures, praying to Jeragand, and learning about the outside world under the tutelage of Grand Scholar Muirsay.

In other words, if the great god Jeragund was truly displeased with Ernst's "impious" behavior, then the only person who could act as a link to repair this relationship was undoubtedly Enya.

But would the great god Jeragund really be displeased?

Although she had never seen the god who protected Sherag in person, Enya felt that Yeragand, who was willing to help Ernst during the Holy Stone Trial, should not be the kind of god who was "petty".

Hmm... However, what Ya'er said makes sense. For her, as a saint, to pray for Ernst in exchange for the understanding and protection of the great god Yeragand is indeed the best thing she can do right now, the most fitting thing for her status, and the most helpful thing for Ernst.

"But will the great god Jeragund agree?"

Enya asked with some concern. Ya'er shook her head:

“He will definitely agree, after all, you are both His favorite children.”

Enya frowned slightly, looking at Ya'er with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

She really wanted to ask Ya'er, "Why are you so sure?"

The minds of the gods are always hard to fathom. Jeragand has also left behind a volatile side in the history of Sherag. For example, due to the impious actions of a certain generation of Manju, he did not respond to any prayers for over a hundred years. This situation only ended after Manju sacrificed hundreds of saints. This event is also recorded in the Manju's records and is considered one aspect of Jeragand's wrath.

The records do not specify how disloyal and untrustworthy the Manjuin of that generation were, so Enya could not be sure where Jeragund's bottom line was, or whether Ernst's actions had already displeased Jeragund. Enya's assertion was somewhat disrespectful to the great god Jeragund.

But upon closer reflection, it's actually not that important.

Because regardless of whether Jeragund was angry or not, Enya would always protect Ernst.

If we're talking about the least devout, then she was probably the least devout of all. After all, she openly altered scriptural doctrines and fabricated Jeragund's will during the Trial of the Holy Stone to save Ernst.

Between family and faith, she would definitely choose family.

Therefore, whether Ya'er is respectful or not is not that important. What is important is that she did hit the nail on the head—she, the saintess and the older sister, can indeed use this method to help Ernst!

"If that's the case, then let's do it!"

Nodding to Ya'er, Enya picked up the "Hymn of Yeragand" and the sacred bell from the bedside table and headed straight for the main hall.

Ya'er followed behind her with a smile. Only when Ya'er stood before the Jeragand icon in Manjushri Temple, closed her eyes, and began to ring the sacred bell while reciting the Jeragand hymn, did Ya'er remain still and softly begin to speak:

"Is this Enya? What do you need?"

The voice was like a majestic mountain range, carrying boundless majesty.

So fast!

Enya was startled; this was the first time the great god Yeragand had ever replied to her so quickly. It was as if he were replying to messages while constantly monitoring the terminal!

Enya quickly replied:

"Honorable Lord Jeragand, your attendant Enya Shivaish greets you. I have come to confess to you on behalf of my brother. He is too busy with his work to express his piety as a Son of God in time, and he has asked me to convey his apologies to you on his behalf."

"I got it."

Ya'er nodded and gently breathed a warm breeze into Enya's ear, soothing her anxiety and unease.

"Please don't worry about telling him, I don't mind."

Enya nodded happily. The great god Yeragand was indeed kind and approachable. When he spoke, it felt as if he were right next to my ear, and I could even feel his breath!

"Is there anything else?" Jeragand's voice rang out again, like that of a kind mother.

Enya grew bolder and asked:

"Great God Yeragand, I thank you for blessing Sherag through another peaceful year. The harvest festival is approaching, and I wonder if you will be watching over this harvest festival?"

"of course."

Ya'er nodded.

"Not only that, my friends and I will also give you gifts."

You and your... friends?

Does it refer to other deities?

While studying with Muirses, Enya learned another name for deities like Jeragand—"the Beast." She disliked this title; "Beast" emphasized beasthood, while Jeragand, who had protected Sherag for millennia, undoubtedly possessed divinity. Even though, according to Muirses, Jeragand was probably much younger than those ancient beasts, the word "deity" was still truly fitting for it!

However, she never knew that Jeragand was also connected with other gods.

Although she had some doubts, Enya immediately expressed her gratitude:

"Thank you for your generosity and kindness, Lord Jeragund!"

The oppressive feeling that had been hanging over the hall slowly dissipated. Enya opened her eyes, turned around, and excitedly grabbed Ya'er's hand.

Ya'er smiled and grasped those hands in return:

"Judging from the Saintess's expression, are you satisfied with Jeragand's response?"

Enya nodded: "Mhm!"

Outside the door, Nian and Xi, who were about to come looking for Yeragand, exchanged a glance and asked curiously:

"What's going on here? What kind of game are Yeragand and that saint playing?

The [Time Sequence], residing within the staff crafted over the years and held in their hands, gave a nonchalant answer:

"Don't ask, it's just Yeragand's little pleasure."

Nian nodded with interest, turned her head, nudged Ernst's arm with her elbow, and looked at her with some curiosity:

"Has He ever played this kind of game with you, Ernst?"

Ernst looked at her in shock, then quickly shook his head, disclaiming any involvement:

"Miss Nian, what are you saying? I don't understand."

"Aren't those Enya and her head maid in the room? Where did the great god Yeragand come from?"

Stop asking, stop asking.

As long as Jeragund doesn't admit that he has an alter ego named Al, Ernst can't possibly admit that he knows Al's identity.

Not to mention issues that damage Yeragand's "majestic image," he was truly impressed by this sixth-born man.

You like to stir things up. If the great god Yeragand knew that I had witnessed this scene, my life as a holy son might be over.

I didn't see Jeragand secretly playing two roles and acting out a "stage play" to amuse his own saintess at all!

Chapter 494 Ya'er: This is a rather complicated issue; I'll write a paper for you.

Ernst came to Manju Academy for the Baiyujing Project.

The Jade Palace in the Sky, with its twelve towers and five cities, is the core of the entire Kazdel nation-building plan. However, this plan has been hampered by two critical technological obstacles that have yet to be overcome.

First, how to make a city fly and ensure that it doesn't disintegrate in mid-air.

Terra's materials science is indeed amazing. In Nasti's words, according to the model she built, this problem is not unsolvable, especially with the help of the two architectural masters, Mudstone and Year. If the scientific materials cannot solve the problem, she can use the Sarkaz sorcery and behemoth powers of the mystical side to make up for it. The only problem that must be considered is the state of the sky, which is very unfamiliar to the Terrans.

After all, the sky is not like the ground. When building a city on the ground, you only need to consider material transportation, labor costs, and urban planning. But if a city is to take off, there are many more things to consider.

Ernst agreed to allow Nastie to rent an airship and go directly into the sky for observation.

This requires Jeragund to create a stable airspace for flight.

Secondly, and most difficult to solve right now, is the energy required for the entire Kazdelnia to fly in the sky.

Originium is indeed a highly efficient and clean energy source. Currently, the mobile cities in the Terran kingdoms primarily use two types of Originium energy. One type is the traditional type, powered by the direct burning of Originium ore. These mobile cities are generally small in scale and mainly serve as satellite cities and wartime fortresses. The second type, like the Kavaleriaki of the Kazimierz Grand Knights, uses high-concentration liquefied Originium energy for power. This type of energy supply is so abundant that the Grand Knights were able to unite four cities and coordinate their operations during the Major.

But both of these have one unavoidable problem—Originium.

Sherag doesn't have that many Originium.

In Terra, Originium generally comes from two sources: mining Originium veins. Terra has three main Originium veins: the western Korosa vein, the eastern Jingyu vein, and the southern Talgan vein, which is the largest, most productive, and most widely distributed. The Originium mined from these three main veins almost entirely supplies Terra's Originium needs, and there is no indication that they will run out. However, aside from the Jingyu vein in the east, which passes through Da Yan and Ursus, and the southern Rembito vein, as well as the Talgan vein within the Iberian region, even the Korosa vein, which is closest to Kerrig, is located in western Colombia, meaning it is thousands of miles away from Kerrig.

Terra lacks a mature international trade system, and the biggest problem facing Karan Trade in developing industry in Kjerag is the shortage of Originium, the foundation of the Originium industry. Like a skilled cook without rice, Kjerag is caught between two equally difficult choices: whether to import expensive Originium from the main Korosa mine in Colombia at a low cost of transportation, or to take a longer route and import cheaper Originium from the main Talgan mine from Rembitox at a high price.

Some might ask, what is the second path?

It's a natural disaster.

Everything has two sides, and natural disasters are no exception. After the brutal Originium storm and the numerous natural disasters it causes have passed, large quantities of Originium crystals of extremely high purity are often born on the swept-up lands. These Originium mines are another way for the Terran countries to obtain Originium.

However, the risks of this route are also obvious. High-purity Originium mines and the highly contaminated environment of mines after natural disasters pose a significant risk of Oripathy infection to miners who enter, even when wearing full protective gear. Not to mention, most miners don't even have access to a decent set of protective gear.

Compared to the high import and transportation costs, the slight labor costs become less important.

This is the cannibalistic industrialization.