"This won't be that simple to carry out. Suppressing and restricting a country's development will provoke a massive backlash. Still, we should wait until we reach Marley tomorrow before discussing exactly what to do." Erwin shook his head and said no more. He felt Chen Si was being a little too optimistic.
In fact, Erwin had also thought of an ideal solution, but it was exceptionally cruel and inhumane, a measure of absolute last resort. Paradis Island was nowhere near that point, and he did not believe it would solve everything once and for all, either. He still decided to go to Marley to look for other solutions.
"Olyanpo, how is construction on the city and railway progressing?" Erwin turned to ask Olyanpo.
"Our country now has the technology, and resources and materials are being extracted in a steady stream. We're basically missing nothing except enough workers. Once we have sufficient manpower, I'm confident we can finish this military city within two years." Olyanpo thumped his chest confidently.
"Then it sounds like everything's in place. We're just waiting for the final piece," Chen Si said.
"Aren't you going to give this new city a name, Marshal Chen Si?" Yelena asked slowly.
"A name? Just pick anything and be done with it," Chen Si replied offhandedly.
"Let's call it Chen Si City. It will inspire reverence in future generations and intimidate our enemies," Erwin said solemnly.
Everyone present voiced their agreement. Even Levi approved, a rare occurrence, while Mikasa nodded repeatedly.
"Chen Si City?" Chen Si nearly lost his composure when he heard the name. It sounded rather strange, and for some reason, he remembered it sounding like a person's name.
"Let's call it Chang'an City. Chang'an means lasting peace and stability. If we want to intimidate our enemies, just put