[ Helped Tribios successfully obtain Janus's Coreflame. Base Evaluation: C ]
[ Destruction of Janusopolis Old Noble Faction reached 97%. Successfully occupied Janusopolis. Evaluation significantly increased. ]
[ Invited Daythunder Knight Seliose to join the Flame-Chase Faction in advance. Evaluation significantly increased. ]
[ Comprehensive Evaluation: A+. Special Story Scenario can now be unlocked. Special Story Rewards obtained. ]
[ Do you wish to proceed with 1-1 Map Standard Reward Settlement? ]
"Settle."
[ Settlement Complete. Rewards obtained in this scenario: Gold*150, Universal EXP*1500, Stat Affix Replicator*1 ]
[ You have successfully occupied the Map 1-1 Central Building: Janusopolis. Henceforth, every System Day, Occupation Income will be distributed. Current Income: Daily Gold*2, Universal EXP*50. Mirror Instance Scenarios can be generated every 7 days. Completing Mirror Instances yields Relics, Light Cones, Curios, Universal EXP, Gold, etc. ]
[ City Management Mode can now be unlocked. ]
"Sustainable development is possible too?"
Occupying the city was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Aizen hadn't expected such a windfall.
It felt like this Golden Finger had stitched together more than just the games on his phone.
But regardless, the more cheats, the better for him.
"Hoho, I can even play Frostpunk here."
Looking at the idiot-proof, one-click City Management interface, Aizen nodded with satisfaction. He could lead a bunch of unruly citizens through minus 150 degrees; wasn't normal weather even easier?
Hmm, wait. This ghost place doesn't seem to have a sun either. And there are Black Tide monsters.
"Doesn't seem easy after all."
However, fortunately, the Old Noble Faction had been completely wiped out. The remaining Janusopolis shouldn't have that many unruly citizens.
"Hiss, almost forgot. Still have to raid their homes."
First time doing this kind of job. Actually feeling a bit excited.
Aizen rubbed his palms together, excitedly preparing to pick a few lucky winners from the Old Noble list to test his hand.
But before he could decide which family to liquidate first, the Saintess had finished explaining and comforting the populace. Like a streak of swift flame, she rushed in front of him, her azure eyes filled with anxiety.
"Aizen, didn't we agree to form a Flame-Chase Journey for a lifetime? Why are you staying in Janusopolis?"
"Because we need a base of operations, Tribios."
Aizen reached out and held the Saintess's hand, comforting her with a gentle voice.
"We destroyed the original ruling class, causing the existing order to be completely annihilated. If we don't take over, ambitious figures from all sides will step onto the stage, making the people suffer even more."
"But..."
"The worst order is better than no order. Although the old nobles were scum who ate blood-soaked buns, they did indeed allow the people here to survive."
NPC lives matter too! Who let Brother be made of data now too?
"Besides, in the future, you will create bases with others too. I'm just advancing this matter slightly."
Okhema was definitely a better place. But who said one could only occupy one city?
Janusopolis's shortcoming lay in the lack of a Dawn Machine,after all, Aquila no longer governed, only caring about fleeing the Black Tide, too lazy to even raise the sun again.
In this Age of Eternal Night, Okhema with its Dawn Machine was undoubtedly an SSR-tier territory.
But good food is worth the wait. As the stages progressed, sooner or later, that land would be in his pocket.
There were also cities like hanging Kremnos and Okhema that nurtured Demigods; all had chances to be occupied in the future.
Janusopolis was perfect for practice right now. Moreover, Janusopolis was the City of Three Phases, simultaneously possessing the temples, creations, and even Coreflames of Talantum, Janus, and Oronyx. It was the final stop in the Empress's future Ten Great Campaigns to conquer the earth, a special city-state not inferior to the Holy City of Okhema.
"The Flame-Chase is not a dinner party. You must treat it seriously as a career."
"If you travel the earth alone, let alone the people not taking your words seriously, those conservative noble classes will think you are spreading demon rumors to confuse the masses. They will expel, persecute, and kill you."
"So, good girl, you need a powerful backing to support the weight of your words."
Weak nations have no diplomacy.
Single-handedly? Even more laughable.
How wise was Confucius? He led his disciples to tour the various states for fourteen years, and in the end, didn't he also gain nothing?
The current Tribios was still in adult form. If she visited other city-states with an official background, perhaps she would be treated with courtesy.
But once she started frequently using the Doorway Authority, her soul would likely split before long, transforming into the appearance of a thousand childish little girls. At that time, forget about the arrogant nobles and priests; even ordinary people wouldn't believe the one-sided words of a child.
"Go forward boldly and with confidence. Behind you, there is me."
His Golden Finger could increase his own strength, true. But now that the functions were unlocked, it obviously could also increase his teammates' strength.
Then, accumulating more resources was the way to play this game.
He didn't like scraping by with difficult victories. Wasn't it better to max out resources and steamroll everything in the late game?
Do you like my 3-Star 5-Cost Beloved?
Do you like my 3-Trait Rageblade Aglaea?
Do you like my 10-Xianzhou Bond Jing Yuan?
Wait till I max out the Demigod of Night, Demigod of Day, and the Beloved. Even if the Iron Tomb comes over, they'll have to pin him down and make him generate H-pics for Brother!
"I understand."
The Saintess understood Aizen's meaning. She immediately reached out and hugged Aizen tightly. Her soft, tender body transmitted a slight tremble. The Saintess's head rested on his shoulder as she spoke softly.
"I will never let down your dedication, Aizen."
"Just like Seliose's declaration, from now on, I too shall be with you, until my heart stops beating."
"I cannot become your weapon, but... I will guarantee that you shall never be troubled by losing your way."
"All Doorways in this world shall be unable to hinder you, forever open to you."
Hearing the Saintess's touching confession, Mr. Aizen fell into deep thought.
Does this "Doorway" she mentioned include her own door and way?
I'll have to discuss this topic properly with this girl later.
"Perhaps, I came at a bad time?"
Just as Aizen was enjoying this warm, fragrant, close-contact benefit, a voice slightly laced with sourness came from behind the two.
Aizen looked up. Unknown when, that Miss Gundam who had conquered Janusopolis with one person and one spear had also appeared inside the palace. She looked at the embracing couple, a trace of unkindness flashing in her eyes.
This old lady was risking her life killing enemies outside, and a thieving cat actually took advantage of her absence to try and steal her external brain?!
Aizen, is this the "Future Dear Best Friend" you talked about?
Such a thieving cat best friend,I don't need her,,,,,,!
"No, you came at the exact right time."
While enduring the heavy pressure brought by the bowling balls hanging on Teacher Big Tribbie, Aizen divided his attention to look at the other Miss Northern Hemisphere who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Teacher Big Tribbie at such a young age.
"My Dear Seliose, we have already taken the first step of our journey. And next, I will not enjoy this return alone."
"Please come to my side. Next, it's time to split the loot... no, share the joy!"