Ch. 881Energy Crisis, Worthless European Union
Key Plot Points and Events
- The New Earth Federation has dissolved, leading to increased global tension and conflict.
- Earth's technology has advanced significantly, with spatial transfers and interdimensional transfers being common.
- The appearance of the Scorching Sun causes war-level spacetime fluctuations, but no factions intervene due to the Energy Crisis and the sun's landing in Dutch territory.
- Cheng Tian, aboard the Scorching Sun, ignores European nations' verbal intimidation and heads towards the Mediterranean.
- Terrorist group VAL-X tests their strength against Cheng Tian, revealing their ability to produce Luminas in batches.
Character Developments
- Cheng Tian demonstrates his disregard for smaller nations and his interest in accumulating resources.
- Rocher, with his Scrap Dealer skill, is immediately recruited by Cheng Tian for his resource-saving abilities.
Significant Themes
- The Energy Crisis: Earth's advanced technology is hindered by a lack of conventional, safe energy sources, affecting military actions and patrols.
- Global Tension: The dissolution of the New Earth Federation has led to increased conflict and diplomatic intimidation among nations.
- Resource Accumulation: Cheng Tian's primary goal is to accumulate resources, starting with the walking Chosen Coins (enemies) and the Scrap Dealer skill.
Character Interactions
- Cheng Tian ignores European nations' attempts at verbal intimidation, showing his disregard for their power.
- Cheng Tian recruits Rocher for his Scrap Dealer skill, indicating his interest in resource management and accumulation.
- VAL-X tests Cheng Tian, revealing their ability to produce Luminas and their ambiguous ideologies.