I Won't Let My People Come to Any Harm! / Reborn, Breaking Free of Shackles

Before long, the diplomatic letter written by Ascalon himself was delivered to the Pope.

Evangelista XI opened the letter with slightly trembling fingers, and after reading it, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, thank goodness, they didn't come with a fleet.

It was just a land-based warship of a somewhat large size.

Huang Cao: Just kidding. Guess how many seconds it would take me to open a portal and transport the Utopia fleet over?

Evangelista stroked his long beard, a strong sense of unease always lingering in his heart.

Is Lateran really as perfect as I imagined? Are there really no major pitfalls waiting for me?

Look at Siergrag's current situation... Although it's a self-inflicted wound, it's enough to prove just how much the economy affects a country.

Terra originally did not have the conditions for economic globalization, but this Utopia forcibly linked the world's economy together through war and its vast territory.

Even if you don't need advanced industrial products, don't you still need cheap food and medicine?

Utopia used these two tactics to forcefully open the doors of every country, and it worked every time.

No refusing allowed!

Lateran was no exception; Utopia's advanced industrial products did not have a large market share in this country, and many people used them privately rather than openly.

But commodity prices are practically skyrocketing, from cheap textiles to food... everything is just right.

Evangelista tried countless times to contact the host to ask what to do next, but there was never a reply; it was as if the computer had crashed.

Guess whose big hand it is?

So now, all the responsibilities have fallen on the Pope's shoulders...

At this point, Evangelista drew a prayer symbol on his chest.

May God bless...

The next day, Huang Cao woke up in bed as usual, but when she arrived at her office, she smelled a chili pepper.

"Would you like some spicy soup, Master Huang? I brought it all the way from its place of origin; it's absolutely authentic!"

"Nian, why are you my secretary today? Never mind, let's eat first."

In the era when the earth produced the Five A's, Huang Cao also relied on luck to draw out the year.

As the first limited edition, Nian served as the mascot of his island for quite some time.

Perhaps because there were too many misfortunes for orphans, Heaven took pity on them.

So Huang Cao actually had pretty good luck while playing Arknights, getting almost all the limited-time characters without spending much money.

Especially the Sui family, everyone except the eldest brother got it.

While eating her hot and sour soup, Huang Cao asked curiously, "This hot and sour soup isn't spicy enough, it doesn't seem authentic, but the taste is alright."

"Oh, this is my specially improved version. In winter, you always need something to lift your spirits."

Nian just smiled blankly like that, but in Master Huang's eyes, it was a happy and lively face.

Chapter 706 I will not allow my people to suffer any harm!

Why is it so quiet this year?

After finishing his simple breakfast, Huang Cao sensed that the atmosphere around him seemed a bit off. Based on his past understanding of Nian, shouldn't she be loud and boisterous? She was always like that when she came to his house for meals before.

Perhaps it's just that it's quieter in the morning.

Fortunately, Nian learned a great deal from Ya'er's lesson, and Xi Bao's words still echoed in his ears.

Don't rush things. When dealing with this kind of wooden man, you have to slowly cut away the outer skin with a saw to savor the softness and richness inside.

"Should I call you brother-in-law or sister's husband?"

"Just call me by my real name, there's no need to be so formal. We're family after all."

"Then I'll call you Ah Cao, that's what my older and younger sisters call you."

"OK."

Huang Cao didn't suspect anything, because that's what the Miss Doctor was still sleeping in, called her.

Rhodes Island moved very quietly and soon arrived at a remote wilderness.

Looking at the vast, desolate land in the distance, he felt an unimaginable sense of exhilaration.

She is someone who is willing to change, but sometimes she is also quite nostalgic.

Even though his family had gained complete freedom decades ago because of Master Huang, they still rarely left Yan Country.

Having lived in this country for so many years, I've developed an emotional attachment to it.

Besides, her conflict with the imperial court doesn't mean she's against the Yan Country.

Now she can finally take a good look at this land, right next to her beloved.

At the same time, Little Xi Melon woke up from her bed and let out a satisfied yawn.

"Did Ah Cao go to work?"

As usual, Ah Cao was the first to wake up, followed by Sister Shu.

Xi turned her head and saw that Sister Shu had already gotten up and was probably already in Great Wilderness City, directing the harvesters.

Besides them, several other people had already gotten up.

As the Minister and Deputy Minister of the Medical Department, Kal'tsit and Warfarin couldn't afford to sleep in every day.

Even though the Medical Department's daily work wasn't particularly demanding, these two still had to be present on time.

Rhodes Island is starting afresh. Apart from the intelligence and security departments, which are still using the old Utopia departments, almost everyone is a raw recruit, many of whom were recruited on the spot.

"Dr. Kal'tsit, why have you and Dr. Warfarin been sitting and attending our classes these past few days?"

The Medical Department member, holding notes, asked with concern.

Kal'tsit remained calm. "It's a private matter, not something I can answer. Just consider it a married woman's problem."

We're all medical students, so there's no point in being secretive. On the contrary, this can help us get closer to the students.

The girls blushed, but one Sarkaz remained calm.

Rhodes Island has only just set sail and hasn't encountered many people in need of help along the way, so the Medical Department spends their days in classes and doing manual labor.

After finishing her morning classes, a Sarkaz named Shining stopped Kal'tsit.

"Ms. Kal'tsit, please wait a moment, I have a question in my mind."

Kal'tsit turned to him and asked, "Miss Shining, please speak."

Shining lowered her head. "Do you see any difference between combat and healing? I think as long as we kill all the enemies, our side won't suffer any casualties..."

Kal'tsit didn't immediately refute, but instead thought about it seriously. "Why do you have this idea? Can you tell me?"

Perhaps sensing that the woman in front of her might have some psychological issues, she pulled Shining into a private room.

As one of the oldest beings on Rhodes Island, Kal'tsit also serves as the head of the Psychological Counseling Department.

Shining was recently transferred here; she's an elite member of the Utopia Warrior Guard. For some reason, she suddenly wants to learn medicine.

"Your birth... the Absolvers."

Kal'tsit, noticing the woman's distinctive double horns, quickly ascertained her true identity.

Theresia had been in Master Huang's family for no more than a hundred years. Before that, the organization of the Absolvers still had a reason to exist and had always been used by Teresis.

After Kazdel was incorporated into Utopia, the Absolvers simply disappeared, and were not wiped out until twenty years ago, when an infant was found in the center of a sacrificial altar.

At that time, Huang Cao didn't know that the baby was Shining; he only found out more than ten years ago.

"The difference between combat and healing... I think it's because you saw something about your race in the library that led to your question today."

Shining nodded. "Hmm... I'm a little scared. I learned in the library that my father... no, I should say my ancestor, committed such a heinous crime. If it weren't for the Lord's glory, I'm afraid I would just be a tool now."

"But I still have doubts. From childhood to adulthood, I've often had many voices in my head. In the past, only by piercing someone's heart with my sword on the battlefield could I gain a moment of peace. But I've always believed that this shouldn't be my destiny."

Kal'tsit took out a book from her spatial storage. "Hmm... as a member of your race, you are undoubtedly a failed product, but as a true human, you are very successful."

"Your father was killed five minutes before the Utopia Warrior found you. I know your doubts; you're worried he hasn't disappeared."

"Your name, Shining, was given to you by the Utopia's Lord more than ten years ago. It has nothing to do with your family, nor with the name your original family gave you."

The Shining, its codename in the game, is its current name.

The family lineage of the Absolvers is a truly melodramatic tale.

The current Shining has no younger brother. The Utopia Warrior have long since killed her father, who was also a person who had made mistakes in the past. However, Shining's mother died after giving birth to her.

This is quite different from the original story, because at that time the Absolvers had been driven to the brink by Utopia, and even the ritual was hastily concluded, so there was almost no preparation.

Having read the plot, Master Huang would not allow such a "filthy" thing to exist within the borders of Utopia.

Kal'tsit put the book away. "Killing someone is always easier than saving someone, but this world is full of unknowns. Both force and wisdom are indispensable. My answer only represents my personal opinion, but I can help you solve your problem."

The Absolvers, A-Cao, probably didn't understand the characteristics of this race, so he didn't take many follow-up measures.

Judging from Shining's current mental state, Kal'tsit believed that the ritual was already halfway successful.

Can a connection between different bloodlines really allow a soul to possess another? The thing inside Shining's head is still haunting him.

Kal'tsit, holding Shining's hand, knocked on the door of Huang Cao's office, and entered after receiving permission.

"Ah Cao, I have someone here I'd like you to take a look at."

Huang Cao looked up at the Shining Shan Ling, who was unusually shy and whose eyes were full of respect and admiration as she looked at him.

After learning more, Huang Cao finally remembered the general outline of the original plot.

The Sarkaz are a truly cunning race; even after their physical bodies are gone, their souls still roam free.

"Leave it to me, I will not let my people suffer any harm."

Chapter 707 Rebirth, Breaking Free from Restraints

Huang Cao stood up and placed his hand on Shining's head, using his power to sense her entire body, and discovered that there was indeed a soul entangled in her mind.

He also gave him a physical examination, and there was no sign that the technique had been activated, which was a very good sign.

The trace of the soul in my mind was very faint, like a worm lurking in the brain, ready to take advantage of any opportunity to invade.

Quesatushta, you're really in a sorry state now.

Once Demon King, now a cowardly worm.

You want to become the eternal Demon King of Sataz, but unfortunately the Black Crown did not choose you, and you cannot control it.

Even if the Black Crown had to choose one unknown person, it wouldn't choose him; he had long been despised by all the souls.

Huang Cao, feigning ignorance, asked, "Kal'tsit, I remember there was another experimental subject in the secret chamber. Has she grown up by now?"

"Nightingale, she's on Rhodes Island now too."

Shining's eyes widened, because she knew Nightingale; in fact, she was one of the girl's guardians.

Because she didn't get to know the girl named Liz, whose actual codename was Nightingale, until after Shining came of age.

I initially thought this was a task assigned to me by the Utopia's Lord, but unexpectedly...

The two were almost always seen entering and leaving the dormitory together, laughing and joking, sharing their joys and sorrows; they were inseparable best friends.

Huang Cao: "Sometimes life is just so unpredictable, it can't even be called fate, and I guess I just didn't handle the aftermath well."

"How can I blame you? You've done a great job," Shining said firmly.

She couldn't imagine how tragic her life would have been without the great lord.

The Absolvers are a clandestine organization.

Even before Kazdel joined Utopia, the organization's reputation among the Sarkaz leadership was already notorious.

At that time, they could only turn a blind eye because no one had replaced their ecological niche before. As the only Medical Department in the Sarkaz, they had to tolerate their evil deeds.

The arrival of utopia destroyed the country's original Order, leaving all evil nowhere to hide.

The Absolvers —no, it should be called Quesatushta—this guy has an exceptionally keen eye; he slipped away abroad in no time.