The strong naturally had the right to overstep the line a little.
The Explorer system was a shackle on most outer-realm Walkers. When human resources were limited, many things could only remain wishful thinking.
Lu PingAn could understand it. It was an excessive measure taken for the long-term stability of the homeworld, to prevent the Surrender Faction.
With the implementation of the Nirvana Plan, restrictions had loosened in many areas. After all, without enough people, nothing could get done. Many Eastern Kingdom forces in the outer realms could not recruit local ethnic groups without limit either.
"We came on investment visas."
"I have proof of enrollment abroad."
Watching familiar faces produce such absurd excuses, Lu PingAn could not help laughing.
"Heh, welcome. We'll head to my territory today. The welcome banquet is already prepared, and someone will help you adapt to the environment."
More than seventy percent of this group of East Country People were from Gu City. Fathers and sons going into battle together might be cliché, but it truly was the optimal choice in most circumstances.
Loyalty was tied to shared interests—cliché, but practical.
When Lu PingAn thought of replenishing his manpower, he naturally thought of people from home. And when home wanted to develop and expand outward, it naturally thought of its own people as well.
There were more than a thousand people in this group, and quite a few had brought their families. It was obvious that they planned to settle down for the long term.
"...Director Qian, Captain Ma, Director Zhao, we won't leave sober tonight."
The arrivals came from a diverse range of backgrounds, but they truly were the "family backing" Lu PingAn needed most right now.
Lu PingAn had only met Captain Ma of the Special Task Force once, but he remembered that