The Road Is Long, the Future Is Vast / The Husky of the Dog World
Tony, who has always been on Kevin's side, naturally agreed wholeheartedly. Moreover, after this expansion, S.H.I.E.L.D.. is basically powerless to compete with the Avengers.
As for bald Nick, when Kevin revealed his biggest secret, he felt a prickling sensation as if his whole body had been exposed, and his face darkened.
Unfortunately, due to skin color, no one could tell.
As for organizations like St. Freya Academy, Schrodinger Company, Anti-Entropy, and the SCP Foundation, which he knew well, Kevin gave a few brief reminders before moving on to the next topic.
"Second, reorganize the military, open up interstellar and ground battlefields, and relocate residents underground in batches!"
Having learned from Asgard's experience of being besieged by the combined forces of the Nine Worlds, the Three Races, and Titan Star, Kevin believed that Thanos's attack on Earth would be unprecedented!
Reality is reality, and it will never be like the artistic embellishments in movies we remember, where only a few places like New York suffer.
After all, Thanos had a large military force at his disposal, and it was impossible for him to send only a few people and a pitiful vanguard to give Earth's Super Soldier experience.
Thanos couldn't possibly have overlooked the fact that the Asgard, whose high-level combatants had suffered relatively few losses, were almost entirely gathered on Earth.
Therefore, the future will be a total war that spans the entire world!
Compared to Asgard, where the population is limited and almost everyone is a soldier, the bloodshed of Earthlings will only be greater, not less.
Therefore, Kevin must consider how to mitigate the damage to Earth, a civilization primarily composed of ordinary people.
Thanos is now searching the world for the Infinity Stones and has already obtained two of them...
"We were lucky; we heard that half of the Reality Stone was transported to Sakaar by spatial turbulence..."
"There's a formidable figure there. It'll probably take Thanos a while to get even half of the Reality Stone..."
The man spoke eloquently and calmly, analyzing the battle situation meticulously and gathering all the favorable factors possible.
"Currently, there are two Infinity Stones on Earth: the Time Stone and the Space Stone. The last one whose whereabouts are unknown is the Soul Stone."
"And this period is the buffer zone before our final battle with Titan Star, lasting anywhere from a few weeks to several months. We don't have much time to prepare..."
Then, to get the horses to run happily, Kevin decisively threw out tons of hay, almost knocking them unconscious.
"Gentlemen, the age of Interstellar War has arrived!"
"In order to work together to overcome the difficulties, I have decided to publicly disclose several next-generation technologies, including the harmless utilization of Honkai energy, powered exoskeletons, and Floating Battleship, and provide manpower support."
"Only through technological upgrades and advancements can Earth put up a fight against a massive invasion from Titan Star!"
"Furthermore, in order to solve the problem of accommodating the underground population, I will also release the Space Shrinkage Technology that I possess!"
Is this... insane?! Everyone was utterly astonished by Kevin's frantic display of technology. Even the Schrodinger Company employees, who had started later and faced a technological gap, were trembling.
"To be honest, I can only do my best and leave the rest to Schicksal; I don't have much of a chance of winning or losing..."
Kevin looked around, his voice low and his smile wry. The crowd, who had been stunned by this wave of technological benefits, were instantly sobered up as if they had been doused with a bucket of ice water.
If even with such an all-out effort, the outlook for the battle is not optimistic, it shows just how terrifying the power that Titan Star has gathered is!
"Asgard is also willing to make public several technologies, including the Soul Furnace and Rune Runes, and supports all of Kevin's actions and deployments!"
While everyone was still immersed in shock and contemplation, the Queen Frigga rose to respond, abandoning the pride of the Asgardian God Clan, and went to great lengths to integrate into Earth after her fall from grace.
"St. Freya Academy is willing to share its Fourth Generation God-Slaying Armor technology and the results of its Stigmata Imprinting!"
Cecilia, who represented Theresa at the event, also offered Kevin her unwavering support.
However, it would have been even better without that white-haired bastard's winking and mouthing "Daddy loves you."
With the emergence of role models, the remaining super-organizations also began to make concessions in the face of the Humanity's Common Destiny.
Just as everyone was discussing how to build a fleet and manufacture near-space weapons, Lufus frowned, raised his hand, and asked another question.
"If only regular troops and Super Soldier remain on the surface, how can more than 5 billion people be mobilized underground?"
Kevin blinked, a strange smile spreading across his face as he looked at Dukao, making the battle-hardened general feel inexplicably uneasy.
"Recent frequent Solar Flare have caused a sharp rise in the temperature of stellar cores, leading to rapid melting of polar ice caps and severe and frequent geological disasters worldwide..."
"So, is the reason for asking surface residents to take refuge underground sufficient?"
As the conversation got heated, someone's thoughts wandered a bit, and they even considered taking the Earth on a journey, naming the project "[The Wandering Earth]".
Lufus for a moment, still somewhat puzzled.
"The reasons are sufficient, but where is the feasibility and persuasiveness?"
Dukao, who was being stared at intently by Kevin, had no choice but to get up and explain to everyone.
"Our Super God Academy can do it; we can use Stellar Energy- driven technology to create a man-made disaster that's all bark and no bite."
Actually, as soon as someone said that, Dukao guessed that the mysterious Eastern power was going to take the blame for this natural disaster.
Reina, with her ability to unleash Solar Flare, is naturally the perfect choice.
After a brief discussion, everyone nodded in agreement. While humans can withstand frigid environments, extreme heat, rising sea levels, and other such issues are enough to deter most people.
After the second matter was largely settled, Kevin then raised the final question.
"Third, we need to organize an elite force to go to Star Domain to find the Soul Stone, increasing our chances of victory!"
"As for the selection of personnel and the date of the operation, I will announce them as soon as possible..."
After a moment of contemplation, the man looked around, his brow furrowing. He decided to postpone the topic for the time being and added the next steps in his plan.
"Furthermore, the resettlement of the Asgard will be temporarily handled by Anti-Entropy. Siberia is vast and sparsely populated, and the Asgard's physical constitution is well-suited to the frigid environment..."
Upon hearing the last decision, Cocolia's eyes lit up. Noticing Kevin's ambiguous smile, she nodded subtly.
For Cocolia was determined to change its situation, Asa's technology and manpower were invaluable assets.
With this generous gift, the plan to revitalize Russia will be significantly less difficult.
"The situation is critical. From this moment forward, the Heimdall and the outer space station will be fully monitoring the movements of Titan Star."
"Furthermore, I hope we can convene a United Nations meeting in three days to discuss specific matters. If necessary, we can reach a consensus with the official bodies first. Meeting adjourned!"
As the discussions drew to a close, Kevin made the final decision, and the representatives, each with their own agendas, left one after another.
P. S.: I've been quite busy these past two days, so the third update on Saturday will be postponed. The third update will be on Sunday and Monday.
Chapter 885, Section 925: The Road is Long, the Future is Endless
During halftime, the leaders either exchanged views with their respective officials or sat together to discuss how to arrange nearby defensive lines and coordinate operations.
The group of people sitting here are basically the cream of Earth Civilization. They may have their own selfish motives, but they are generally absolutely fair and just.
But the fall of the Asgardian Gods serves as a constant reminder that the Sword of Chris from outer space is about to fall, making it imperative to build Humanity's Common Destiny.
However, after so many years of internal strife and countless instances of sabotaging each other, the sudden decision to set aside past grievances and wage an Interstellar War inevitably caused some unease among the group.
Left with no other option, they could only find suitable topics to explore the basis for cooperation.
Kevin, supported by Cocolia, glanced back at the strangely atmospheric hall and shook his head helplessly.
Perhaps only when war truly arrives, when humanity is baptized in blood and fire, and faced with life and death, will it be willing to set aside its differences and forge itself into a unified whole.
The road ahead is long, but the future is bright. One day, we will see it...
The man let out a soft sigh, his gaze resolute, and turned to leave the venue, boarding a Russian-made car accompanied by Cocolia.
As the concept car, which had just rolled off the production line, drove smoothly, the Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy hooked his five fingers around Kevin's hand and gently squeezed it.
Thanks...
"Keeping the Asgard in place will greatly benefit your plans, and the two sides share many similarities in civilization and character, so they will likely get along very well."
Kevin placed his right palm on the back of his old subordinate's hand, patted it lightly, and smiled broadly.
"Anti-Entropy lacks is people. With them here, I'm at ease about your safety..."
"As for how to weigh the options with the Angel Civilization, consider it yourselves. You are truly outstanding..."
At that moment, Colonel Akreshe, who was driving ahead, looked out at the ice field and the new city rising from the ground in the rearview mirror, and sighed.
"This country is incredibly fortunate to have a captain like him..."
Kevin nodded in agreement, agreeing that it was possible to withdraw the Anti-Entropy forces from North America, where technological conditions were mature, and Australia, where development opportunities were more favorable, and instead focus on managing the devastated Russia.
Cocolia certainly showed great courage, and her series of tactics impressed Kevin.
After a moment's thought, the man looked at Colonel Akreshe, who was focused on driving, and spoke in a solemn yet gentle tone.
"With you all here, Cocolia fortunate..."
"Let's be the ones who change history; I look forward to seeing this country revitalized..."
As Kevin was speaking, Aklesie's hand trembled, and he almost veered off the road. After regaining his composure, he looked somewhat flattered.
However, only the person in question knows that this is definitely not an exaggeration.
These subordinates and her adopted goddaughters are the very foundation of Cocolia's humanity.
Without the factors at hand, the Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy, whose power was in disarray, would probably have already gone to the other extreme.
Cocolia rolled down the car window, glanced at the distant east with her deep gaze, then leaned close to Kevin's shoulder and whispered something in his ear.
"Anti-Entropy can guarantee that Shenzhou and Russia will advance and retreat together, and that their friendship and interests will endure..."
After saying that, the Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy blinked, leaned back in his chair meaningfully, and Kevin came to his senses. The two of them lightly clasped each other's right hands, silently understanding each other.
It seems that someone has already noticed my special feelings for Shenzhou.
The placement of the Asgard in Siberia was not merely to send gifts to Cocolia; there was also the consideration of weakening the White Eagle's mystical power.
Russia has inherent weaknesses and a long way to go to revitalize its economy, making Shenzhou a good partner.
While uniting to fight against a powerful alien enemy does not preclude the checks and balances between nations to prevent one side from becoming too dominant; politics can sometimes be that pragmatic.
Of course, on a darker note, only with relative balance can the world situation be stable, and Kevin himself, who has a strong influence over all forces, becomes extremely important.
This is why Kevin didn't blindly hand over the Asgard to the Chinese side out of patriotism.
Moreover, the area has a large population, and the Asgard have significant cultural differences with it, making integration extremely difficult.
If the operation goes wrong, it could backfire, causing China to suffer and arousing suspicion from the two superpowers.
After reaching a consensus on the political deal that Kevin disliked, the two tacitly avoided discussing it further, so as not to mix too many self-interest factors into their purely personal relationship.
"Laugh!"
After a journey of several tens of minutes, the tires left clear tracks in the snow before turning into a riverbank behind a coniferous forest and coming to a stop.
The three got out of the car. The sound of flowing water filled the air. Kevin looked around and saw that the Titan Mecha had cleared the ice from the river. The water, slightly mixed with ice crystals, flowed swiftly and joyfully.
On both sides of the river, tens of thousands of solemn and sorrowful Asgard disembarked from their starships and placed the keepsakes they carried, which held their memories, onto bamboo rafts.
As the surviving Asgard warriors stepped forward and cut the ropes, the raft, laden with gold, silver ornaments, and other relics, floated downstream.
Then, Second Team soldiers stepped out from the crowd, drew their bows, nocked arrows, and lit the oil on the arrowheads. With a whooshing sound, the rafts were ignited one after another, burning fiercely on the river.
As the broken raft gradually disintegrated and sank to the bottom of the water, the elderly and weak of the Asgardian God Clan, who stood on the shore watching their loved ones die in battle, could no longer hold back their grief and covered their faces, sobbing softly.
As more and more people lost control of their emotions and joined in the weeping, what should have been a solemn farewell turned into a sorrowful wailing and pleading.
The firelight, which had dyed the river red, reflected on the faces of everyone seeing them off, revealing their heart-wrenching grief.
The heavy atmosphere around them was suffocating; Kevin's eyes were dim, and his expression was somewhat bitter.
No matter how much it is embellished, this war was a devastating defeat for the Aesir gods; their homeland was destroyed, and tens of thousands of elite soldiers perished in battle.
The core force that protected the continuation of the race was almost exhausted, and their fate was to leave their homes and live as dependents.
Even the Asgard, with their formidable individual strength, nearly faced annihilation. Kevin couldn't imagine the devastation Earth would face if the Titan Star army were to invade, leaving it with nowhere to retreat.
As Kevin pondered, his face darkened. Unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere, he declined Cocolia's company and wandered alone through the snowy forest, his brows furrowed in worry.
By this time, the Asgard's farewell ceremony was nearing its end, and most civilians were boarding starships to return home and be settled.
As Kevin looked up, he saw Thor, who was holding Loki at the intersection, making an invitation. The man paused slightly, then got up and followed.
Chapter 886, Section 926: The Husky Among Dogs
"You're one of my sister's few friends, let's see her off together..."