Mostima: Holding Out a Little Bowl at Utopia's Gates / The Great Expedition and the Lord's Currency

Gia made the tall knight in front of her assume a defensive stance, his feet poised for a charge, and then he thrust forward with a fierce thrust.

The speed was astonishing.

Even though Partridge was fully focused, he was still stabbed while dodging, and a piece of hard plate armor was ripped out, revealing the shirt underneath.

Like a hot knife cutting through butter, it offers absolutely no protection.

"What kind of weapon is this?"

Partridge hurriedly distanced himself from his opponent, but Gia's sword was swift and fierce, capable of thrusting dozens of times per second, forcing Partridge to switch to defense.

However, the surrounding environment is now shrouded in Gia's Originium Arts, leaving almost no escape but a vast flat plain.

Soon, Partridge's expensive and sturdy armor was torn to shreds.

This was Lateran's most advanced armor, yet it offered almost no protection against Gia's attacks.

It was only then that the man realized the source of Gia's transformation.

Utopia.

Because only this country possesses such technology, and Rhodes Island has just entered Lateran, Gia, who has been hiding for decades, has already begun to act.

With her armor removed, Gia's sword became even faster.

Each time, it could paralyze Partridge's ability to move a limb.

In just a few minutes, the guardian who had protected the Holy City for decades was completely rendered powerless to resist.

As for cannonballs and firearms, Gia had already disabled their firing capabilities by removing Patričion's armor at the very beginning.

"What exactly does Utopia want to do?!"

"We want to change all of Lateran! And you are part of that change."

At this moment, all of Partridge's armor was removed, leaving only his helmet.

Moreover, most of the muscles in his body were also pierced, but it didn't appear that much blood had been lost.

"My lord, I will need your cooperation after this, so I will have my cousin take care of you. Our feud ended decades ago, otherwise I really would have killed you."

Gia released her Originium Arts, where a gunsmith named Pangnini had been waiting for a long time.

Pangnini was Gia's cousin and Patrizion's former best friend.

After Gia left with the longsword, Pangnini patted Partridge's steel head with his own hand.

"How are you? Can you still walk?"

"You know perfectly well what I'm asking. If I could walk, I would punch your sister, but unfortunately I can't."

"You've been stubborn for decades, and it's impossible to change your mind overnight. Just stay put for now."

"Have you betrayed Lateran too?"

"Betrayal? Lateran is still Lateran for the Lateran. But in the eyes of you Sarkaz, are we, these foreign races without any halo, truly considered Lateran?"

Faced with Pangnini's questioning, Patrić fell silent and could only be helplessly pushed into the car.

What are you upholding: the Lateran people, or the Lateran doctrines?

Can we, from outside the race without any special privileges, truly be considered Lateran citizens even if we are born with Lateran citizenship?

This isn't just a simple difference in skin color and appearance; having or not having a "halo" in this country makes a completely different impression.

A thousand years ago, a wise man from Lateran raised this question, but his voice was quickly lost in the long river of history.

Chapter 717 Mostima: A Small Bowl Placed in Front of Utopia

"Participation is missing? Contact Fiammetta with her communication devices and see if you can get in touch with her."

Viellyf hung up the phone; originally in charge of diplomacy, she now had to take charge of the city's defenses as well.

Once this time arrives, security operations in the Holy City become extremely busy.

But in the past, it was always considered a family matter; however, there were many more unstable factors in the distance.

Fortunately, everyone seems to be surrounded by halos; as far as the eye can see, almost everyone is Sarkaz with a halo around their head. Surely a steadfast believer wouldn't be so easily fooled by utopia?

But before Viellyf could even rest for a moment, another communication came from her subordinates:

"What? The Demon King of Sarkaz wants to visit the Holy City? What did the Lord of Utopia say?"

The lord of Utopia did not give any positive response...

This has really presented me with a big problem.

Viellyf pondered the matter and reported it directly to the Pope.

The Pope was also stunned; he had just learned of Partridge's disappearance as well.

Although it's strange, we can't worry about that now. We have to get through this week's prayer meeting no matter how difficult it is.

"Let them in. Let the Lateran people curse me if they want; it's better than a real fight."

The Pope fought against utopia his entire life, only to find his side growing weaker while the other side grew stronger.

However, upholding one's faith is the Pope's sacred duty and Lateran's absolute bottom line.

As long as Theresia doesn't kick over the statue, he'll accept it even if she just pulls his beard for fun.

If this Demon King were merely a Sarkaz king, the Pope would have already ordered High-speed Battleship to aim their cannons at her; but she happens to be the wife of the Utopia's Lord.

You can't hit them, and you certainly can't scold them.

The perspective returns to the Rhodes Island flagship. Mostima let out a long sigh and addressed the Sarkaz before her with respect:

"Your Excellency Theresia, the Pope has just granted your request to enter the city. Utopia's Ideal Coin can be used within the Holy City."

Theresia: "Didn't they say that Utopia's currency can't circulate in Lateran? I even opened a Lateran card specifically and exchanged a lot of foreign currency."

Mostima gave a strange smile, "You're different, so your treatment is different too. Just download the software, and it will automatically redeem your payment. I hope you have a great time in the Holy City, and be careful not to cause any unexpected misunderstandings."

"Miss Messenger, I will. Although I am called the Demon King in your scriptures, I am not an irredeemable villain."

Thank you for your cooperation.

Mostima was sent to Rhodes Island by the Pope.

His role was that of a messenger, and also a mouthpiece.

That's why she was so nervous just now. After all, if the lord of Utopia and Lateran were to break up, she, on the island, would be the first to suffer.

In Utopia, everyone is a headhunter, and a bizarre culture thrives where heads are offered to the lord.

Mostima didn't want to be sacrificed so suddenly.

The most absurd thing was that his two keys suddenly lost contact the moment he arrived at Rhodes Island, lying quietly in his hands.

It was as if the Great Beast inside had died, and even the physical side effects disappeared without a trace.

This is big news, but even the biggest news can't compare to Rhodes Island's sudden visit.

I hope everything goes well.

After seeing the Demon King off, Mostima returned to her temporary dormitory. Not long after, there was a rhythmic knocking at the door.

"Xiao Le, is that you?"

"Mostima!"

The two girls hugged each other as soon as they met, expressing their long-lost friendship.

"Xiao Le... long time no see, you've grown quite a bit taller."

Mostima gently stroked the girl's head. She was a little older than Lemia and they had been good friends since childhood.

However, ever since Lemia's accident, Mostima, whose body was firmly bound to the Great Beast, could only be separated from this little red apple. At that time, Exusiai had grown up, but was still inexperienced.

During the journey, Mostima was also very worried about Lemia, and on many occasions couldn't help but secretly protect her.

A little girl crossed the wilderness alone and arrived in a strange city.

The risk level had skyrocketed, and she was genuinely worried.

Lemia is already in trouble; we absolutely cannot allow anything else to happen to Lemia.

Is failing to protect Lemia the greatest regret Mostima has ever had since birth?

Andon, you Firstborn Mostima hates that man every moment.

What did this guy see inside the key that made him shoot his own team members without even asking what happened?

Mostima asked the doctor, and even if Lemia wakes up, she'll probably be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life.

"Mostima, I have an idea about my sister's illness."

Lemia revealed her plans to join the band and her future goals.

After listening, Mostima nodded heavily. "Actually, I've been trying to make money all these years, but unfortunately, as a Lateran, it's really too difficult to earn Utopia's Ideal Coin."

Many people's expressions suddenly darkened when they saw the halo around her head. While they wouldn't kick her out, they certainly wouldn't say another word.

Every citizen of Utopia has ample time to experience the culture and watch international news; they are already quite accustomed to Lateran's attempts to smear Utopia.

So naturally, they wouldn't give them a pleasant look.

Mostima expressed her understanding, but she is, after all, a high-income earner, and has collected a considerable amount of Ideal Coin through some unconventional means.

I probably have several thousand yuan on hand, although there's still a long way to go before I can truly cure Lemia's condition.

Something is better than nothing, isn't it?

Utopia also has businesses in Lateran, and due to market reasons, some high-ranking officials and businessmen in Lateran possess a considerable amount of Ideal Coin.

But none of this concerns Lemia. The insurance pays out in Latalan currency, not Ideal Coin, and Utopia's hospitals only accept Ideal Coin.

This is certainly contradictory, but that's precisely the point of having contradictions.

You Lateran people are always going against me, how could I possibly let you use anything for free?

Do they really think Master Huang is a sucker? The last country that was sucked up has already completely given in.

"Thousands of miles of Ideal Coin... Mostima, how did you obtain it? I remember that Utopia's foreign exchange is not open to private individuals... You can't go to Utopia without an invitation."

Utopia's currency can be directly exchanged for foreign currencies, but foreign currencies cannot be directly exchanged for Utopia's currency, except in Yan Country.

After all, there are hardly any countries on this land that aren't utopias anymore, which is why they can be so willful.

Mostima sighed and recounted some past events.

"For a time, I set up a small bowl on the border of Utopia, and it took me a full six months to collect just this little bit."

Chapter 718 The Great Expedition, and the Lord's Currency

"Alien colonies, Endfield industry."

As the date approaches, changes continue to unfold in Lateran.

Huang Cao chose to observe the situation from the island, believing that most of the time, only intense physical or verbal communication could allow a certain idea to take root in people's hearts.

So before that, Huang Cao decided to start expanding outwards, but its target wasn't this planet.

"Doctor, has the portal been configured?"

"Data connection complete. With your power, the portal to Tower Guardian 2 has been connected to Terra. The atmosphere is relatively habitable, but living conditions are harsh, and it possesses many relics from Pre-Civilization, making it highly aggressive."

"Those unknown beasts with halos on their heads are of average combat strength and are currently in a dormant period. However, they tend to gather together when threatened, forming some kind of special polymer. Their combat power should not be underestimated. Should I set them up?"

"No need. This is a test for the Utopians. If their first trip to an alien planet is filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, it won't be a good test of their training over the years. Besides, I'm here to keep an eye on them."

Other planets are nothing Terra.

Because it's far away and the living environment is very different, it will definitely be quite difficult at first.

Of course, it's impossible to force yourself to endure hardship without facing it; that's pointless.

We should treat this opportunity as a training exercise. Who knows what strange things might be on that planet? So we need to adapt to a situation where resources are relatively scarce.

To be honest, so much time has passed that even the Miss Doctor's database might not contain all the information about this planet.

Time can change many things. For example, even the Miss Doctor couldn't understand why Sea Creatures suddenly went berserk and brought about the final end for this world.

"Then can I create a female administrator's body for myself?"