"So."
After hearing Jing Nan's words, Heros slightly furrowed his brows, his expression turning somewhat gloomy as he said:
"The larger population of Dust People serves the smaller population of the Upper Class, is that it?"
"That's right." Jing Nan said flatly, "Genes determine that the Upper Class possesses greater physical abilities and faster reaction speeds.
The Scavenger Squad that returned to the Lighthouse with you is composed of Upper Class soldiers responsible for dangerous missions, while Dust People can handle physical labor such as transporting supplies and so on.
Everyone and everything is put to good use."
"What a fine 'putting everyone and everything to good use.'" Arthur raised both hands and applauded, a smile spreading across his face as he said:
"Survival of the fittest, natural selection. On this apocalyptic Earth, only the strong have a chance of surviving.
I'm guessing...
The City Lord of this Lighthouse strictly prohibits free love, requiring the Upper Class to undergo genetic matching with one another in order to breed superior descendants, while Dust People don't even have the qualification to reproduce.
Am I right or wrong?"
"Uh..." Jing Nan had not expected Arthur to deduce the Lighthouse's rules of survival from just a few words. She then nodded and said:
"Yes. Dust People aren't qualified to reproduce, while the Upper Class carries out the Breeding Mission through genetic matching. Even so, genetically superior newborns are still in the minority.
To cultivate talent in a more scientific and rational manner, newborns are raised and trained collectively. Their parents... are not allowed to acknowledge them."
"Hmm..." Upon hearing this, Arthur raised his left hand and lightly rubbed his chin, nodding as he said:
"Given the situation currently facing your Lighthouse, this method of survival does indeed ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that