"If you insist on a solution, I do have one. It might be rather troublesome, though, and difficult for you to carry out," Olyanpo said hesitantly, rubbing his dark, egg-shaped head.
"Go ahead," Chen Si said.
"There are still many people in my homeland suffering under Marley's oppression. Many refuse to help Marley do its dirty work, and many workers have been displaced. If we could liberate them and bring them to Paradis Island, that would solve the manpower problem," Olyanpo said.
"What's your homeland called?" Chen Si asked after a moment's thought.
"The Brittany District, which Marley conquered. It used to be the Duchy of Brittany," Olyanpo said.
"Are the people back home all black like you?" Chen Si asked curiously.
"Uh... most of them are, but there are people of other races too," Olyanpo answered, a little puzzled.
Bringing in large numbers of black people... Chen Si frowned deeply at the suggestion, feeling reluctant. The image of black people "shopping for free" in his previous life had left too deep an impression on him. He regarded black people as the greatest threat to public safety in many countries.
But perhaps black people in the world of Titans were different? Chen Si gave Olyanpo a long, searching look that made him feel distinctly uneasy.
Olyanpo inwardly swore at the top of his lungs, This Marshal of Paradis Island definitely has something against black people!
"All right, let's do that, then. Bring your people to live on Paradis Island and dedicate their hearts to it," Chen Si said slowly.
Olyanpo was overjoyed. His declining opinion of Chen Si shot back up, and he hurriedly said, "My people won't disappoint our Eldian friends. Dedicate Your Hearts!" He imitated the Survey Corps' salute, though his execution was far from perfect.
Chen Si