Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Nelson, the director of the Yanzi light spear launch array, led his people to Zhenhai Castle.

After several refracting prisms were all destroyed, Yanzi's light spear had lost its striking effect. He couldn't contact Zhenhai Castle. After much thought, he decided to evacuate the Yanzi light spear position.

He wants to personally investigate the whereabouts of the master.

But just after he left the fortress, he was hit by a long-range rocket, and most of his staff were reimbursed on the spot. Now, there are less than 100 people who have followed him to Zhenhai Castle.

The tall and towering castle gate is in front of you.

The startled birds looked up.

This is Zhenhai Castle, the mansion of the island owner, and the place where he entertains the most distinguished guests. The rumors about this place are secretive and terrifying, but they can also arouse the eagerness of the discussants.

It is said that one of the largest daily consumables here is intelligent life.

Here, man is also a consumable item, used to satisfy all kinds of bizarre hobbies of great men, for their enjoyment, for their amusement, and even for their consumption.

No amount of extravagant descriptions and fantasies can describe the scenery, the unparalleled wine, the supreme delicacy, the amorous beauties, the exquisite utensils, all imaginable ways to play, only for the world's top money and power transactions, Everyone is discussing, curious and even eager about the things in this castle. For these employees, one of the biggest motivations for hard work is to be allowed to enter a part of Zhenhai Castle as a reward for excellent employees. Layer to enjoy the day.

Now the gate is closed, the legendary music that never stops is no longer playing, and the entrance to the castle full of laughter is empty, making the entire castle look extraordinarily strange on the cold and silent mountain top.

Nelson and his minions looked at each other, unease spreading.

They even hesitated, wondering if they should call the door.

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded from the sound transmission stone on the statue at the top of the castle: "Nelson, why are you here? Why did you leave your post without permission?"

Nelson immediately showed peace of mind, and half-kneeled towards the statue: "Master, the great island owner, it's not that I left without permission, it's just because the enemy's alchemy weapons are too powerful, all the refractor prisms have been destroyed, Yanzi The light spear array has been unable to hit our enemy... I can't get in touch with you, and the messenger I sent has not returned, so I decided to evacuate and come to confirm your order in person."

"As long as you give an order, then I will lead your most loyal subordinates, turn back down the mountain, and fight the evil Aurora people who invaded the Broken Isles to repay your kindness!"

Loyal subordinates show their determination and will.

The statue was silent for a moment, and the island owner's voice sounded: "So it is, Nelson, you have done a good job. As for the messenger, I have not heard from them, they seem to have not come."

Nelson froze for a moment, showing anger: "Shame! Master! I'm going to grab them, peel off their skins, and throw the corpses in..."

"Okay, Nelson, we don't have time to pursue this now."

With a heavy muffled sound, the door slowly opened.

The island owner's tone was a little strangely calm: "Now, come in quickly, I just wanted to order you to retreat quickly, but I didn't expect you to come, very good, we are leaving."

Nelson said blankly, "Leave?"

"Yes, child." The island owner's tone became a little low, "You know, we are going to fail, Kant released the ferocious monsters to devour and attack our people, and the shameful Aurora people opened our door with a cannon. , robbing our wealth, we are too weak to stop his fierceness, the situation is urgent, we can only leave temporarily and expose his hateful crimes to the whole world..."

The loyal fortress director showed a look of hatred he felt, and the master humiliated his death. He gritted his teeth and said: "I am deeply ashamed for this, master, I wish I could give my everything to the gods in exchange for powerful strength, for You kill strong enemies..."

"Good boy, I watched you grow up, I never doubted your loyalty, your will and emotion, I have seen it, now, come in, there will be a chance, there will be..."

The door was fully opened, and Nelson stood up, no doubt he was there, and waved his hand: "Come in quickly! Thank the island owner for your kindness! You all have a chance to evacuate!"

A spellcaster beside him whispered, "It doesn't seem quite right..."

Nelson gave him a sideways look: "What?"

"I just think..." The mage couldn't tell, "I feel a little..."

Nelson showed a gloomy look: "You don't want to go in? What, want to stay?"

This stay is wonderful.

The caster immediately shook his head and said, "No no no..."

"Then hurry in!"

After this short stalemate and pause, footsteps sounded behind the gate, and a small team of light infantry trotted out in full armor, and said anxiously: "Quick, come with me, don't let everyone wait for you!"

The little worry that had just been born vanished.

They hurriedly followed this team of guards into the castle gate, and the gate was slowly closed under the transmission of the alchemy mechanical structure. This was enough to stand tall as a castle comparable to the imperial city of the palace, but Nelson looked around, and the towers and towers of the towers were all in the middle of nowhere. The state of man garrisoned.

The fortress supervisor asked casually, "The guards have also gone down?"

"Yes, the island owner is going to take all of us away." The leader of this team of guards said in a grateful tone, "We will repay his kindness with loyalty!"

All the way up the carpeted steps, they shuttled in the courtyard of Zhenhai Castle, beautiful gardens, flat lawns, gilded corridors and glazed domes created by masters, all the arrangements and decorations are pleasing to the eye, but not today. In the time of enjoyment, the entrants cannot slow down and appreciate slowly.

The huge statue in the center of the front yard of the castle has been moved to the back, revealing a huge entrance. There are people waiting there, waving to this side: "Hurry up! It's about to start!"

People stepped up their steps and followed into the huge underground entrance. The interior was bright, like daytime. The walls, steps and tops were inlaid with white and clean ceramic tiles. The magic crystal lamps were shining brightly. Down, but all the way bright.

Nelson was also surprised: "Is there such a place under Zhenhai Castle?"

"I'm afraid the whole mountain has been hollowed out!"

The captain's tone was not without showing off: "It must have been the island owners of all generations who silently planned and prepared, just for the most dangerous moment, I heard that the shelter under the castle is filled with enough food to feed 20,000 people for five years, and even There is a secret pier that maintains ten large ships!"

He proudly said: "In any case, we are all safe! Because the island owner is already prepared!"

Although these words came from the mouth of a guard captain, they are good news, so they are reassuring, especially since these people have just escaped from the nightmare of washing the ground with rocket launchers. They need words and words to reassure themselves. Everyone showed a happy smile.

They walked all the way down and came to the vast mountain world, vast and empty, like an underground palace. A mage looked up at the dome in the sky, and the magic crystal lamps were like stars.

"How magnificent..." he exclaimed, "Is this a feat that mortals can accomplish?"

One after another of exquisite corridors, luxurious houses built against the belly of the mountain, they even saw stables, restaurants, gardens, artificial light sources simulated sunlight, it was like an underground city, but it was empty. No one, they were guided all the way and kept going.

"Let's go to Baixing Square."

The captain of the guard explained: "Everyone is there, the island owner makes a speech and establishes the order, and everyone must listen, because our future and life are given by the island owner."

Nelson nodded. "That's true."

After passing through two small town-like areas, there were loud voices in front of them, the castle-like gate opened, and in front of them was a huge square, full of voices, rubbing shoulders.

The noble people occupy a spacious area. The lady covered her cheeks with a delicate folding fan and looked at the dense crowd with contempt. They were all sitting on comfortable benches. Guards surround the outer circle, guarding against dashes and offenses from the untouchables.

And more are people with ordinary clothes and shy temperament. They are service providers, producers, consumer goods, and tools. No matter where they are, whether it is on the surface or in the mountains, no matter what the situation, their status has nothing to do with it. No change - even in their hearts.

Nelson and the others were led to a middle ground between the powerful and the pariah.

The fortress supervisor saw the island owner in the center of the square at a glance.

He stood there alone, in front of a huge, deep well-like thing.

There was no second figure within a radius of 100 meters, turning a blind eye to the surrounding noise and discussion, and no one dared to come forward to disturb him.

Because here, his authority and prestige have reached the extreme, and he holds all hope of surviving from this catastrophe and even the war.

Everyone is waiting, waiting for the island owner to give a speech and give orders.

Live a stable and comfortable life here again, until rescue arrives, or a turning point occurs.

They all hope and look forward to it.

At this moment, a low and calm voice sounded out of thin air, suppressing all the noisy discussions.

"You pray, you labor, you give."

But not the owner of the island.

The air suddenly fell silent.

I don't know when, a figure appeared in front of the island owner.

Under the silent gaze of everyone, the actual king of the Broken Isles holds countless wealth and interests, so the island owner, who has made friends all over the world, kneels down reverently without hesitation.

He responded loudly: "Yes."

The crowd was silent for a moment, everyone's head was blank, and they even felt that they had hallucinations-the brain refused to process this absurd and unimaginable picture.

The figure circled the island owner's old but immortal body, smiling lowly.

"I ask you, lowly servant, do you remember the mission passed down from generation to generation?"

"Remember."

"Does it act as a nail to block the connection between the mudbloods of the two continents?"

"Hold on till now."

"Do you feed deep-sea hundred-legged beasts with blood?"

"Every day!"

The crowd erupted in buzzing discussions and panic, and even the dignitaries who were guests here stood up, some people were asking and shouting loudly, and more people were at a loss.

But the two people in the center of the square were completely undisturbed by the outside world.

A question and answer is going on.

"So…"

The figure bowed down reverently stopped in front of the island owner.

He asked, "Tell me, servant looking up at the sky, what else have you done?"

"Following the will of the Star Palace, holy rulers, we will build our foundation here, guard the deep sea, isolate the east and west continents, and manage this sea area."

The island owner bowed his head reverently.

"We manipulate people with money."

"We start wars with wealth."

"We arouse desire with money."

"We make this sea area a paradise for the fallen, where the righteous souls are twisted, the desire for sin spreads here, and the false creatures return to the origin of beasts..."

"We lie, we deceive, we exploit, we seduce."

"We have brought countless souls to come here, no matter how high or low..."

The so-called master gave a hoarse, satisfied laugh.

He put his hand on the island owner's head.

As if this was a supreme award, the island owner trembled, it was joy.

"Then, loyal servant, I ask you."

The other party lowered his head, and his face was always unclear, even if he was not wearing a hood or mask.

But people still can't see what he looks like.

"In this land that we love and love..." he asked slowly: "Are intelligent beings still killing each other?"

"Indeed! Noble god!"

The island owner raised his arms like the most fanatical believer.

"Are the strong still biting the flesh and blood of the weak?"

"Yes!"

"Are the rich still plundering and exploiting the poor?"

"Yes!"

"Do people see money as a god?"

"Yes!"

"Have people lost their shame?"

"Yes!"

"Is morality still a joke?"

"Yes!"

"Is the law still a tool?"

"Yes!"

"Are all souls falling?"

"Yes!"

"Whether noble or low?"

"That's right!"

Faster and faster questions and answers, the artificial light sources and magic crystals on the stone walls of the dome seem to be flashing and disappearing, and anxiety is spreading. Even the most stupid and numb slaves in front of them will feel uneasy, and their faces gradually become panic. This is the case with everyone, no matter the noble or the lowly, or the fighters with strong martial arts and the wizards with profound attainments, they all feel extremely uneasy.

This is the one thing they have in common.

Even if the status is like the difference between clouds and mud, even if the power gap is like the sky, but deep in their bodies, there are still hidden instincts as living beings and animals.

Seek advantage and avoid disadvantage, perceive danger.

They sensed that the most terrifying danger was approaching.

"So…"

The ruler who resided in the star palace and descended to the mortal world asked more and more satisfactory questions.

"—Are they suffering?"

"Return to the holy and great majesty, indeed!"

The island owner responded fervently and bowed devoutly. He spoke like a madman and shouted. Over the years, he has created and operated this sinful money empire and witnessed all the sins in this rich land.

He shouted: "This land echoes the screams of the weak day and night. It is used by the strong, plundered by the strong, played with by the strong, and torn apart by the strong!"

"Swords! Beasts! Torture tools! Men! The supreme desire is indulged here! The original animal nature is galloping here! The nobles show their fangs, the hypocrites drop their masks, and all the visitors face themselves here! Enjoy the feast of indulgence of flesh and blood! They glutton, they indulge, they torture!"

"We built a place like this! We follow the instructions of the Star Palace, operating and grazing!"

"We hook them up with desires and interests! Let them desire, let them obey, let them degenerate! They devour each other, layer by layer, the strong bully the weak, the weak bully the weaker, and everyone wants to be higher! Honesty! Those who lie and deceive get more! This is the kingdom we build, the world we dedicate to you, and the joy of the star palace!"

"All the desire! All the numbness! All the pain! All the indulgence! From the Broken Isles, to the whole world! It's our best tribute to the Star Palace!"

The mountain was trembling, and someone screamed, and the scene became more and more chaotic. With the fanatical roar of the island owner, the suffocating pressure became stronger and stronger. Some people had tried to escape, but several gates had already closed with a bang, the only one The calm to the almost sacred area lies in the two people who bow down and accept.

The ruler who came to the mortal world, praised with satisfaction.

"Your tribute." He smiled, "The Lord of the Great Veil has indeed received it. When the end of the world comes and the King of Ethereal appears, you will receive an unparalleled reward..."

The island owner kowtowed again: "My highest honor, great ruler."

The Star Palace visitors turned their attention to the chaotic crowd.

He showed a cruel smile: "Now... it's time to let it cook."

Several spellcasters are approaching here, with their elemental brilliance shining in their hands: "Mr. Island Master, you must explain, otherwise..."

The next moment, the violent shock spread all the way from the bottom of the sea to the belly of the mountain. With the loud rumbling sound, countless slender black tentacles suddenly burst out from the huge deep well next to the island owner, like a blooming black flower. Suddenly blooming in the underground plaza!

Those wizards only felt that their bodies were entangled in tentacles, and the unimaginable terrifying force suddenly dragged them up and pulled them towards the deep well!

The screams and screams were occasionally mixed with the brilliance of magic power. The tentacles that danced wildly in the air rolled wildly in all directions, pulling the struggling bodies one by one and dragging them into the deep well. The feast of flesh and blood, countless All the sacrifices have become hungry blood food!

In this incomparably terrifying scene, the alien visitors from the Star Palace were just enjoying it with intoxication.

"There are too many variables, so it can only be released in advance. According to the original calculation, it will take another twenty years before it can release that group of... Hmph, it should be almost dead."

His eyes looked in the other direction, as if penetrating the thick stone wall and looking at the outside world.

"Actually another fire thief appeared so soon...and he was treated differently by my god..."

He showed a stern smile: "But it doesn't matter, it has woken up, and you must step into Zhenhai Castle... Fire thief, this will be your burial place."

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PS1: Ahh... that's amazing... even if I write it early, I'll have a desertion in the middle of it...