Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Chapter 664: 664
 

Chapter 665-Pretty Good

It was obvious that the discussion with Kant, the Extraordinary, had gone too smoothly.

He had thought that this was just a good start, but the surprise Kant had given him was truly shocking.

Senior Colonel Tian didn’t return to the sea and made a preliminary report over the phone.

The elders probably had to put aside all the political affairs at hand and prioritize discussing and finalizing this most important plan and project since the founding of the country.

Kant’s suggestion might represent the future.

It meant that, after a hundred years of numbness, awakening, and catching up, the vast land with a long history would once again lead the entire civilization.

Of course, it might be too hasty to make such a conclusion now. Before that, there needed to be clear proof and practice to prove that the plan of technology and industry to carve spiritual runes was feasible.

Half an hour after Kant made his suggestion, military vehicles drove straight into the fishing island.

Fully armed soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army entered Building 18.

As if they were dealing with the most dangerous biochemical substances, they placed the strengthened samples into sealed boxes and carefully took them away.

The other group of soldiers carried all kinds of equipment that Kant did not understand. They searched the meeting hall inch by inch, over and over again. Their mission was to find something, and they definitely did not want to complete this mission. They did not want to discover anything.

Everyone who had interacted with Kant was brought to a room next door. According to Qin Mengjin, who had returned, they had to sign an extremely strict confidentiality agreement.

“This is really…”

Qin Mengjin had yet to recover from her shock and astonishment. She sighed.

Kant sat alone at the side, resting with his eyes closed. The scientists eagerly asked him questions about enchantment. At least these questions were very shallow. With the Fire Stealer’s spiritual talent and the tutoring from the other world, he could basically answer them without any loopholes. But in the future, he might not be able to.

After all, from now on, the smartest people in China would start researching this.

Looks like I’ll have to look for Parrot later and ask her to come up with a set of reference answers for me.

“I’ve implicated you.” He glanced at Little Qin.

These words were just a joke between friends. Unexpectedly, Qin Mengjin’s face turned pale. She revealed a terrified expression and almost cried.” No, no, no! Don’t…”

” What?” Kant was shocked. The Star Megrez Ring emitted a bright light that calmed the other party’s panic.” What’s wrong?” What did I say wrong?”

Sister Qin, who had always maintained a humorous and peaceful attitude when she interacted with Kant, was so frightened that tears almost came out of the corners of her eyes. She looked at Kant with a pleading gaze.

“Don’t hold back because of this concern. I beg you, it doesn’t matter what I do. No, this is completely glorious. I’m not scared, I just…”

If Kant had reservations about certain things because of her words, Qin Mengjin would have pulled out her gun in shame and committed suicide without the country doing anything.

“.. Don’t be like this. If you do this, I won’t dare to joke with you anymore.” Kant patted her hand and said,” It’s interesting to spend time with you. It’s rare to see such a beautiful and smart lady.”

As expected of a well-tested and well-trained civil servant. Qin Mengjin only lost her composure for a moment before she quickly adjusted herself. She looked at Kant with a calm expression.

“I just…” She said softly,” I’m a little excited, a little uneasy, and a little…complicated.”

She looked at Kant and revealed a complicated smile.

” Kant, because of you, I might…” She paused for a moment.” It’s in the annals of history.”

“Then you have to be prepared.”

Compared to the people present today, especially Senior Colonel Tian and Qin Mengjin, Kant was much calmer. They had a sense of mission, honor, and shock.

He had long gotten used to this feeling because even now, he was destined to be recorded in the history of the other world and become a legend…Even myths.

Kant smiled at Qin Mengjin.” Because you might take up quite a bit of space in the history books.”

Qin Mengjin was stunned for a moment, and then her face unconsciously blushed.

If she had a favorable impression of Kant before, as if she admired him, and a sense of closeness that arose from reading materials and the nature of her work, her feelings had changed further today.

He had a calm conversation with Senior Colonel Tian, who represented the national government, and signed the Patriots ‘Covenant.

In this conversation that was destined to be recorded in history, Qin Mengjin witnessed it with her own eyes as a bystander. Every word Kant said was more sacred in this shocking and personally experienced history. As a clerk, every sentence Qin Mengjin wrote down increased the reverence and shock in her heart.

And now…

“Because the space you occupy in the history books might be quite long.”

These words were like a sledgehammer that struck Qin Mengjin’s heart.

Although this valiant, smart and capable big sister was barely able to maintain her composure, her heart was already in turmoil. Why did he say that? What was he implying? Is he flirting with me?

Under the comprehensive stimulation of various reasons, conditions, and circumstances, an indescribable and unclear feeling was gradually brewing. Because the impact she had received today was too strong, Miss Qin did not realize the real problem at all.

If Kant was really that good at flirting, then why was it that the 138 female students whom Kant had interacted with from elementary school to university, who had been interviewed and investigated by the relevant departments, all had the same impression of Kant when they mentioned him? They all said that he was ” pretty good “.

Just as Qin Mengjin’s heart was racing, Kant turned around and heard footsteps. Senior Colonel Tian was walking over with a smile.” Aiyo, don’t get up, my comrade Kant. Don’t tire yourself out.”

He took two steps forward and pushed Kant back into his chair. He put his hand on Kant’s shoulder affectionately.” I didn’t expect you to give the country such a big gift just after we reached an agreement. I’m also benefiting from it.”

As he spoke, he extended his hand to Kant.” We’ll have to get closer in the future. From the looks of it, I’ll probably be the one in charge of coordinating the work and leading the research, copying, and production of spiritual runes. I have to thank you properly for giving me this opportunity.”

” It’s settled?” Kant smiled and shook his hand.” It’s settled?”

” Not yet. It’s just a preliminary idea. We need to gather experts, form a department, carry out research work, and verify the plan. At the same time, we also need to choose a site to build a factory, organize and coordinate. There’s a lot of work.”

He smiled.” When the time comes, we can consider building the factory, the research center, and the supernatural beings ‘experimental base together. It’s your territory anyway. I’ll build you a big base.”

Kant’s expression did not change. He smiled sincerely.” Let’s build them separately. It would be best if they were all heavily guarded. We can’t put all our eggs in the same basket, right?”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Senior Colonel Tian gave him a thumbs up.” I’ve thought it through! Very thorough!”

Senior Colonel Tian was the happiest person here.

He found Kant pleasing to the eye and liked him very much. He even wished that he could send his son to Thailand and marry Kant after he was done with the battle.

Because of Kant, he was destined to enter the annals of history. He was even given an important mission. Even if he did not consider the qualifications, achievements, and future prospects of this mission, just the pursuit of personal honor and the realization of his feelings for serving the country was enough for him to prostrate himself in gratitude to Kant. He wished he could replace his son with his own body.

Kant pulled a chair over for Senior Colonel Tian and they sat down to chat.

” Your AWTL China branch-sigh, just look at the name, it’s really impressive.” Senior Colonel Tian praised everything he saw.” The country will help you build it as soon as possible. We know that you don’t like to deal with these mundane matters, so we will give you all the members, from the general manager to the various departments.”

” Thank the country, thank the country.”

Kant put on the look of a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.” Well, can the headquarters of this branch company be set up in a more stylish place?” I don’t mean anything else. Look at the domineering CEO on TV patrolling the company. How cool is that? To be honest, I just want to experience that feeling every few days…”

What kind of request was this? It was not a request at all.

Compared to Kant’s ridiculous request of ” Do you have any N2 bombs?”, this was a thousand times less troublesome.

” No problem,” Senior Colonel Tian agreed.” This is nothing.”

” Yes, sir.” Kant was delighted, but he seemed to have thought of something.” But there’s a problem here, sir.”

“What is it?”

Kant spread his hands and said,” Look, I’m such a big company. If I want to enjoy being a bossy CEO, I’ll need a lot of employees, right? However, the main business of the company has to be kept extremely confidential. It can’t be seen by anyone or the public. Then, what are we going to do with so many employees in this publicly gathered company headquarters?”

– – Was he so immersed in his character? Was his vanity that strong?

Senior Colonel Tian was puzzled, but that was not a problem. He would talk about whatever Kant wanted to talk about.

“Then you mean…” he asked tentatively.

Kant smiled.” AWTL has to have some normal business. You said before that the country doesn’t want me to expand my influence or control anything in the country…”

Senior Colonel Tian looked troubled.” You should understand our concerns.”

” I completely understand, but if the employees of the Chinese branch are all appointed and recruited by the government, and all investments, trends, and decisions are controlled by the government, I think there shouldn’t be a problem.”

Kant laughed.” This is equivalent to AWTL’s China branch being a state-owned asset under my name. I’m only responsible for collecting money, making requests, and obtaining convenience. According to this structure, even if the Chinese branch really controls the lifeline of some state-owned asset, what does it have to do with the state? Besides, all acquisition and decision-making are controlled by the state. Isn’t that right?”

It seemed so.

Then what was he trying to do? The realm of Extraordinaires was really difficult to understand.

” What do you want to do?” Senior Colonel Tian asked out of habit.

“I want to invest in some industries.”

“What industry?” Senior Colonel Tian seemed to understand something. He looked at the young and beautiful Miss Qin Mengjin and smiled.” Game company? Internet company? Or an entertainment company?”

Young people like to play games, chase after stars, and surf the internet. I think they probably want to invest in the entertainment industry…It was not surprising for a young man to be so hot-blooded.

Kant looked at the man and said seriously,” Ocean shipping, shipbuilding, metal smelting, mining, car manufacturing, building materials processing, construction, power plants…” These things.”

What?

“Why?” Senior Colonel Tian was shocked.

” Prosperity through industry. What else?”

Kant’s equally surprised expression made Senior Colonel Tian feel guilty.” Even I know that industry is the foundation of the country. Chuan is calling for the return of the manufacturing industry, so of course it’s very important. Besides, I want to run Zhuerban. Instead of buying things from the country, why don’t they flow internally? Moreover, the money I earn from the country is just paper if I don’t use it. It can also boost the economy and increase demand…”

Senior Colonel Tian gave him a thumbs up.

He had to admit that Extraordinaires had a higher level of thinking.

Compared to Kant, the Extraordinaires outside were nothing.

“There’s no problem with this in theory. As long as it’s a normal business practice, the country will support it.” It would be best if Kant wanted to run Zhuerban on his own. If he took things from the country, it would mean a large number of production activities and economic flows. It would be beneficial to the country without any harm.

“You are now a good friend of the country. We will fully respect your wishes,” Senior Colonel Tian said with a smile.

Kant shook hands with Senior Colonel Tian again.” It sounds like I only need an investment management committee that knows how to spend money and has foresight.”

“Don’t worry, they will definitely be the most discerning talents,” Senior Colonel Tian said.

What he meant was that the country would not buy some broken machines and third-rate factories to fool him.

Kant nodded in satisfaction.

Sigh, it was still better to be in one’s own country.

Kant and Senior Colonel Tian chatted for a while more, mainly regarding confidentiality and cooperation in research. Kant promised to stay in Beijing for a few more days and try his best to answer the scientists ‘questions and doubts.

The process was extremely smooth, and both sides felt good.

After chatting for a while, Senior Colonel Tian really wanted to leave.

The sky gradually darkened. The comrades of the various armies and the scientists of the various research institutes had to go back for an all-night meeting to come up with a plan. There were still many things to do, so they sent Senior Colonel Tian out of the meeting hall and shook hands.

” I was going to get drunk with you today, but the revolution hasn’t succeeded yet. I have to go back and work hard.” Senior Colonel Tian held Kant’s hand.” Have fun in the capital. See you tomorrow.”

As he watched Senior Colonel Tian leave, Kang De suddenly heard someone shouting behind him.

Kant turned around and saw the colonel from the Rocket Army Research Institute running over.” Sigh, there’s still one more question I haven’t asked. The thing you took out earlier was too scary.”

Kant looked at the anxious expression on the man’s face.” Alright,” he said with a smile.” What’s the problem?”

” It’s a prediction and detection problem for nuclear missiles, ballistic missiles, and even high-speed stealth aircraft.” The comrade looked at Kant expectantly.” Do supernatural beings have any superpowers that allow them to predict if a missile is coming, from which direction, and where it’s coming from? Is there such a thing?”

Kant was stunned for a moment before he burst out laughing. Fortune telling?”

“Can’t I?”

Although it was expected, the other party still felt a little regretful. As they walked and chatted, the soldier joked,” I thought there were supernatural beings who could do that. It’s like Superman in the movies. He can float in outer space and listen to all the sounds on Earth. Wherever someone is in danger, he can go and help…I saw that movie at that time. It was really good.”

Kant stopped in his tracks. He smiled and said,” That’s a manga and a movie. They’re made up, and they’re too exaggerated and unreal. If Superman could really hear every sound on Earth, he would probably only have three choices. And no matter which choice he made, he wouldn’t continue running to the streets to beat up hooligans.”

“What do you mean?” The soldier asked casually.

Kant’s smile vanished.” If he could really hear everything, he would either be disheartened and leave Earth, or destroy all human civilization, or…”

“Or what?”

Kant looked into the comrade’s eyes.” Either I kill ninety percent of the world’s rich people, eighty percent of the officials, and all the people in the black and gray industries, and then I become the only god, monarch, and ruler on Earth.”

The man was shocked. He did not expect Kant to say something like that.

“Is it strange? In my opinion, compared to the street robberies, car accidents, casualties, and crimes, the high-pitched talk and whispers that take place in the offices of certain heads of state, the private residences of officials, the luxurious villas of the tycoons and capitalists, and the palaces of warlords are the most disgusting, darkest, twisted, and filthy places in the world.”

” Perhaps the number of people whose fates were casually decided or influenced by the big shots in one night is more than the number of people who died from gunshots in ten years. The cries for help from the slaves and those who were raised in their secret homes are thousands of times louder than the screams of the victims who were robbed by hooligans. If Superman could hear all the voices in the world, he would realize what the real evil in this world is.”

” It’s a pity that the cartoonists of the D.C. don’t seem to have the courage to face this matter. Even if they drew a red Superman, they would still secretly show off their philosophy of freedom.”

The comrade from the People’s Liberation Army was stunned for a while. Can you hear me?”

Kant shrugged.” Do I look like a lunatic to you?”

At this moment, Senior Colonel Tian, who had just returned, walked over quickly. He lowered his voice and said,” Comrade Kant, are you free tomorrow afternoon?” The elders have invited you to the sea as a guest.”

” That’s great.” Kant was stunned for a moment. He smiled.” That’s great.”

Three days later.

The Realm Gate opened from Tidal Sound Manor, and Kant’s figure appeared in the Other World.

He pushed the door open when he saw that there was no one in the bedroom. In the private meeting room that was separated from the bedroom by a wall, Marygess was playing a game with her legs crossed. She looked up and saw Kant.

“Aiyo.” She said sarcastically,” Instructor Kang is back.”

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[PS 1: Upgraded…] Sigh, I still remember when I was in junior high school, my deskmate told me that she had asked many girls in the class what they thought of me. The answers were all pretty good. I was actually very proud at that time…

P.S. 2: Why did she ask that?