Asura Field

That evening, a family dinner was held.

Well, you could call it a family dinner.

Kang De, Hong San, Leona, A Xing, Iron Son, and a bunch of green-skinned guys.

Since there were too few humanoid beings present, A Xing made the decision to call over two more people. One of them was an acquaintance of Kang De's, Cassandra, the so-called Falconer, who had ridden a giant eagle to carry Kang De in launching the world's first Mass Projection bombardment that day. She was also Furrenzi, who had fought alongside him and thrown superweapons together.

The other was her brother, Alexios.

To be honest, it felt a bit strange, because the relationship wasn't that close yet, but since it was A Xing's suggestion and not a big deal, Kang De naturally wouldn't object.

Perhaps A Xing wanted to introduce herself to her loyal subordinate.

It's nothing.

Because the Transformers and the beastmen were too large, the meal was still served outdoors. Everyone sat on the ground in the spacious backyard, where soft, expensive blankets and fragrant dishes were laid out. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, and the end of the funeral meant that the great battle had finally come to an end.

But those who are still alive must continue the fight.

Where is your older brother?

Looking at Leona beside him, Kang De asked.

For some reason, the girl turned her head away, somewhat afraid to look Kang De in the eye. Then she realized, "Why am I being so cowardly?" and glared back fiercely.

Why are you asking about him? Why are you so interested in men? Do you have that kind of fetish?

Kang De paused for a moment, then said, "What are you thinking? That's your own brother. When your family comes here, of course I have to entertain them. It's basic courtesy."

Upon hearing this, Leona blushed instantly, her previous fierce demeanor completely vanishing. She grumbled, "Why... why entertain him? He's a playboy, probably out having fun right now."

"... Tsk."

The girl looked up at his words: "... What?"

A fleeting look of displeasure crossed Kang De's face. "It's nothing..."

I hate rich kids who lead decadent and corrupt lives and have no self-respect or self-love whatsoever.

He took a sip of his drink and carefully considered his words: "Speaking of which, there is something I'd like to ask your Vidal Chamber of Commerce for help with right now. After all, you're the only people I can trust right now."

What Leona hates most right now is that the pure emotional relationship between her and Kang De is mixed with self-interest. That's why she was furious at her brother's eagerness to show up and make a scene. Her face visibly darkened whenever Kang De mentioned "asking the Vidal Chamber of Commerce for help."

However, when Kang De said, "I can only trust you now," the clouds instantly parted and Leona's eyes narrowed with delight—though it only lasted for a moment.

She scoffed, "Tell me about it—we'll tell you, our chamber of commerce's prices aren't low."

Kang De nodded and said, "That's naturally the case..."

Before he could finish speaking, Hong San, sitting opposite Kang De, coughed lightly and chuckled, "Your Highness, please tell me what it is first. Miss Leona may say that, but surely she wouldn't try to take advantage of you?"

"That's true."

Kang De, completely unaware of the crucial point, went straight to the point. "I've heard from Kan Fantian that every year many orcs go south to make a living, becoming mercenaries, gladiators, or even war slaves. I think that since they've gone out to make their way in the world, rather than being guarded against, enslaved, shunned, and rejected, they'd be better off coming here. At least here, besides the pay they deserve, they'll also receive respect and goodwill."

At this point, Hong San and A Xing showed no unusual reaction, but Cassandra and her brother, who had been quietly and cautiously eating and drinking, subconsciously looked up.

The massive greenskins were eating around another table, enjoying a hearty meal of meat and fish. However, despite the delicious food and wine before them, seventy percent of their attention was still focused on Big Mek.

If the Greenskins' reverence for Kang De was a thousand before, after the war ended and they saw the battlefield ruins, Kang De's reputation had solidified to an unlimited level. The Greenskins stared at the terrifying marks left by the mass weapon, pounding their chests and wailing, lamenting that they hadn't witnessed the meteor shower with their own eyes. In their wailing, they imagined the impact site and then experienced a climax of ecstasy.

Upon hearing this, Kan Fantian jumped up, grabbed his beloved video camera, and excitedly shouted, "Great! Great! I'm going to broadcast this 'waaaagh' video to all the greenhorns in the world!"

Kang De waved his hand, Kan Fantian sat back down, lowered his voice, and excitedly discussed the matter with his underlings before turning to speak to Iron Son.

The photos they took during the day of the speech, including the angles, lighting, and scenes, were incredibly well-done and amazing. Even Kang De was astonished when he saw them.

Moreover, the Kan Fantian have inexplicably figured out that "I'm wondering if this speech can be mixed with the previous images of battle and super bombs" and "Since sound and image can appear together, then very waaaagh music can also be mixed together." Given that they don't know how to use computers, and that computers suitable for human use are not compatible with the size of the green skin's hands, they are asking the Iron Son for help.

Kang De was very curious about what kind of amazing thing they would eventually be able to edit together.

With this in mind, he continued to Leona, "I want to recruit and gather orcs who have been scattered abroad. Goth is easy to deal with, as I have some influence now, but the Empire can't get involved. Since Vidal is a powerful clan in the western part of the Empire, could he help me with this?"

Leona looked at Kang De without saying a word.

After a few seconds of silence, Kang De said somewhat awkwardly, "... That's true. My relationship with the Empire isn't good. I even fought with the Crown Prince's henchmen a few days ago and killed them all. After all, following the Glittering Sand incident, I'm naturally hostile to the Empire. It's really difficult for you to help me with this..."

"... Fool."

Leona picked up her teacup, lowered her head to sip, and scoffed, "What do you think I was talking to my brother about this afternoon? I already had him arrange this."

"... ah?"

Kang De was momentarily surprised, delighted, somewhat moved, and filled with a mix of other emotions he couldn't quite articulate.

Leona, to the right, gracefully lowered her head to drink tea, revealing a glimpse of her snow-white nape. She was petite and moved with grace, her profile as delicate as a doll's, her cheeks slightly flushed with pink. She looked both alluring and adorable. For a moment, Kang De even wanted to hold her in his arms, lift her up high, and then pat her head and rub her face.

... Of course, it's just a thought.

Although the A Xing on his left didn't speak or move, it was making loud crunching sounds, which reminded Kang De that the Platinum Ape was gradually becoming unhappy.

It had been a long time since they last met. Whenever he had free time these past few days, Kang De would cook special meals using ingredients from Earth, giving A Xing a special treat that he hadn't had in a long time. Most of these meals ended up in A Xing's stomach, from hot dishes to cold dishes and various snacks. The sounds were like a Tyrannosaurus Rex eating.

He sighed inwardly, softening his tone. "Shouldn't we discuss this with our families? If they find out you're helping me, won't they...?"

Leona said in a low voice, "Then you'd better be careful, you absolutely mustn't fail, otherwise it will implicate many people."

Kang De paused for a moment, then said seriously, "Don't worry, it won't happen."

Their eyes met, and the next moment, a hand appeared on Kang De's shoulder, turning him to the left. A Xing stabbed a piece of steak with a fork and said with a grin, "Ah--"

Alexios, sitting opposite her, choked on his own. He had probably never seen His Majesty the Queen like this before. He desperately suppressed his physical reflexes, his face turning bright red, his chest heaving violently, and he let out a series of very low coughs, looking extremely pitiful.

--I'm even more pitiful, you know.

Kang De laughed as he bit off the piece of meat, and then heard a sound from the right.

Without a doubt, Leona, who has been at odds with A Xing, is about to make a move.

Ah, Mom and Dad, so far away in Africa, you would never have imagined that your son would be treated like the male protagonist of Japan moe harem anime.

Damn, when I watched it back then, I thought the male lead was being incredibly pretentious, unaware of his good fortune and instead quite distressed. But now that I've experienced it firsthand, I understand...

--This is so troublesome!

After eating A Xing's food, Leona would try to feed him. After eating Leona's food, A Xing, not to be outdone, would definitely continue to feed him. The two sides kept Dou Qi, each eating their own food, while trying not to favor one over the other, because the other would be unhappy. Even if they didn't die from overeating, they would be extremely embarrassed.

The A Xing was the first animal and companion he could communicate with after arriving on the Holy Seal Archipelago. For more than a year, they had depended on each other for survival and had become like family. Although Leona was someone he met later, this tough-talking but soft-hearted girl had been through a lot with him and was still thinking of him in everything she did... Kang De really didn't want to upset anyone.

So...

In a flash, an idea suddenly flashed through Kang De's mind.

I've got an idea!

He raised his head, his gaze sharp and filled with expectation and pleading, and looked at Hong San opposite him.

--Hong San, quickly use your exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to help me think of a solution!

Hong San's eyes visibly rolled upwards, then he said seriously, "Speaking of which, if I may be so bold, Your Highness, and... Commander, there is something I would like to ask you both to instruct me on."

Oh my god, I knew it! You really are reliable!

He hurriedly asked, "What is it?"

A Xing also looked over.

"That's right," Hong San said. "Now that Your Highness has stepped onto the world stage, you naturally need a retinue and power to match. I'm looking to recruit a new army to establish Your Highness's initial base and gather followers. Moreover, Your Highness intends to cultivate Valentan deeply, which requires manpower everywhere."

"The Crimson Mercenary Corps is very powerful, gathering many talented individuals. The leader and His Highness have a close, brotherly relationship. I was considering whether to recruit someone from within the mercenary group, but I'm afraid you might misunderstand..."

A Xing frowned and listened for a moment, then said impatiently, "Don't beat around the bush. Just say it directly. This mercenary group is mine. Its only purpose was to help me find Kang De. Now that we've found Kang De, it has no further reason to exist. But if Kang De wants to use it, then let him use it. What's mine is his."

She paused for a moment, then said, "But there's one thing: these people have been useful along the way. If they refuse to stay, you can't force them to. I'll give them some money to send them away. As for those who choose to stay but refuse to obey Kang De's orders, you don't need to worry about them. I'll kill them."

After saying that, A Xing gave Leona a smug look.

--Ugh, how childish this guy is.

Kang De simply ignored it.

At this moment, he also noticed that Cassandra and her brother, who had been silent until now, were startled when they heard what A Xing said.

Cassandra remained relatively calm, showing no intense emotions, while Alexios looked up at Kang De, his excitement barely concealed.

To be honest, this younger brother had been stealing glances at Kang De from time to time from the very beginning, and several times seemed about to say something but then stopped himself.

Once A Xing opened up, he couldn't hold back any longer and almost started to speak.

But the next moment, his sister suddenly reached out and pressed his shoulder. The two siblings looked at each other, Cassandra's gaze stern and resolute.

After a moment, the younger brother gave up and became somewhat discouraged.

"Speaking of which..."

To avoid a fight between A Xing and Leona at the dinner table, Kang De started making conversation, saying to the siblings, "I don't know much about the mainland, but judging from your appearances, you two seem to be different from the Goth People and the Imperials..."

After arriving in this other world, he interacted most with the Goth People, followed by the Imperials. The two groups did not differ much in appearance or style, and could only be distinguished by Leona clothing and Tina. For example, without knowing their identities, it would be difficult to tell who was an Imperial and who was Goth People.

Cassandra is different. You can tell at a glance that she is a different race from Leona and the others. She has darker skin, darker hair, naturally wavy hair, a high and narrow nose, strong features, and a very heroic look. Alexios is the same. They all look very different from Nick and Cleveland.

Upon hearing this, the two looked up simultaneously, their expressions immediately turning somber and disappointed, their expressions perfectly synchronized.

They're definitely siblings.

Cassandra said softly, "Yes, we are the Bayero People."

The Bayero People...

Kang De's expression shifted slightly; he seemed to have heard this name more than once before...

Cassandra said sadly, "We are the fallen. Our beautiful homeland and splendid Civilization were destroyed by the elves, leaving only ruins and puppets... Our people can only wander the continent in agony."

"I see..."

Kang De nodded and said, "I'm sorry to have brought that up."

"It's alright, we're used to it. In fact, we should be thanking you," Cassandra said slowly. "Those who fight against the elves are our friends, those whose hands are stained with the blood of elven soldiers are our comrades. I am honored to have followed you in that great offensive, and I will be proud of it for the rest of my life..."

--Nonsense, you were so scared you threw up, you weakling. I only threw up after I got back to the White Mist World.

Throughout this time, Alexios kept looking at Kang De with a certain expectation in his eyes. He seemed to want to say something, but Cassandra held her brother's hand tightly the whole time.

Dinner continued peacefully and leisurely.

Until the end.

The siblings bid each other farewell, and the mercenary group was settled in the city, since they had a place to stay.

As Alexios looked back and saw that Kang De had already gone back. He complained, "Cassandra, why won't you let me speak?"

The falconer walked forward calmly, his strong and agile body swaying slightly in the night breeze, like a cheetah taking a stroll.

She said, "I know what you're going to say... The Bayero People have longed to rebuild their homeland for a very, very long time, but you neither can afford the price nor have the right to ask His Highness Kang De for help."

The younger brother was speechless, then said, "We can ask the governor..."

Before she could finish speaking, Cassandra abruptly turned her head, a cold glint in her eyes.

Alexios realized he had spoken out of turn and immediately shut his mouth.

"Wait a minute... let's wait a little longer."

Cassandra whispered, "Our people will receive this message. We have no right to decide. The Bayero People are not lacking in patience; what we fear is failure. We have waited a long time, but many more races, many more people of vanquished nations, are also waiting."

"After all, this continent has suffered from the oppression and plunder of the elves for a very, very long time."

White Mist World.

Kang De sat on the traffic light on the main road, looking at the road that had been smashed to pieces by the Autobots, and couldn't help but think of the brutal battle that day.

"Father."

Iron Son had been deep in thought, then suddenly asked, "Is that called a Shura Field?"

Kang De was startled and glared at him, saying, "What are you talking about? Where did you learn this nonsense? I don't remember raising you into such a child!"

The Autobots were surprised, and even their voices sounded a little aggrieved, "It's India mythology. The Asura King often led his forces to fight against Indra. This is because the Asuras had beautiful women but no delicious food, while Indra had delicious food but no beautiful women. They were jealous of each other and fought for it. Although I don't understand why they didn't share what they had and instead fought a lose-lose situation—anyway, the fierce battlefields resulting from these battles are called the Asura Field."

Iron Son said, "People often use the term 'Shura Field' to describe the brutality of a battlefield. Can the battlefield where Father annihilated the elven army be called a Shura Field?"

"Ah... ah, yes, yes, that's it," Kang De said somewhat awkwardly. "Well learned, applying it practically, applying it practically."

He jumped down, changing the subject. "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I promised Hong San I'd rest after finishing two things. Arranging the funeral is the first, and summarizing and improving Mass Projection attacks is the second... Let's review and summarize now."

"Rest?"

The Autobots approached Kang De and asked, "Going back to Earth to rest?"

"I want to too..."

Thinking of the peaceful and carefree days on Earth, and even his neighbor, Old Wang, Kang De couldn't help but smile. But the next moment, he sighed, "But one day on Earth is seven days in this other world. A seven-to-one time flow, and at a time like this, how can I stay on Earth any longer..."

The Autobots comforted him, "Father..."

Kang De waved his hand and said, "Alright, it's nothing. It's not too late to go home after this is over. It's fine... It's already very good. It ended this way, without too many deaths. At least some things were salvaged, and things weren't made worse... Speaking of which, we should thank Akatum's power."

On the day he witnessed the choices and fates of many people as the city fell, Kang De finally truly understood what compassion was. He ultimately gained Akatum's approval, and his awakened Dragon God power established a connection with the White Mist World, allowing him to open spatial portals multiple times within a single day and maintain this state... Through this ability, Kang De used gravity to unleash a mass bombardment that destroyed everything.

He was transported to Valentan by the Crimson Scroll of Akatum, thus becoming embroiled in this desperate siege and faced with a moral dilemma. He prayed for a response from the King of the Gods, but received no reply. However, at the last moment, he relied on the divine power of the Crimson Scroll to turn the tide and thus changed the course of the war between the Elves and Goth... And this Crimson Scroll, in the end, was discovered on the Holy Seal Archipelago.

There he also met Tina and the knight, and learned about a country called Goth.

Fate is so mysterious and unpredictable; it's truly hard to foresee.

Just then, the Autobots suddenly said, "Father, you said Akatum controls time and space, but the abilities you used during the war seemed to only involve space. So, what about time?"

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PS1: Damn... but this chapter is 5,500 words! That's almost two chapters' worth! And it's an hour earlier than yesterday! I still managed to do it!