April 20th, Doomsday Rules Counterasures Research Office.
The statistical eting concerning the Tenth Rule was convened, and the Data Officer reported the casualty figures from this rule.
"The current estimated death toll is approximately 2,329,012. Additionally, after the conclusion of this rule, many people have exhibited varying degrees of ntal health issues, with severe cases reaching the point of being unable to care for themselves."
Everyone present had already ford so psychological expectation, knowing the casualties would inevitably be severe.
This was evident from the continuous stream of countries announcing their dissolution and disintegration during the rule period. Even though Beixing's administrative capabilities far surpass those of other nations, it was certain to suffer heavy losses this ti.
But now, hearing the death toll of over two million three hundred thousand plunged everyone into silence.
"We cannot abandon those with ntal problems; we must strive to cure them," Gao Liangwei spoke up.
As soone who personally experienced the Five Senses Elimination, he deeply understood that only those who were originally psychologically healthy and resilient could persevere. Anyone psychologically fragile, with depressive tendencies or nihilistic inclinations, would suffer multiplied tornt in that state, easily leading to a ntal breakdown.
"Also, the statistics for personnel entering the country from abroad have been completed, totaling approximately three hundred thousand people," the Data Officer said. "Among them, so individuals have rather special identities and may require special arrangents."
"Special identity personnel?" soone asked, puzzled.
The Data Officer explained, "They are the children of royal families from so countries, and others are forr high-ranking officials."
Soone snorted lightly upon hearing this, their attitude sowhat disdainful. "Their countries are gone. What's so special about these royal children and officials? Are we supposed to give them preferential treatnt?"
Beixing Country is not a monarchy, and its citizens do not hold much reverence for royal families.
Especially now, most of those entering the country are people whose holands have already collapsed and disintegrated. Regardless of their forr status, they are all the sa to Beixing Country.
Gao Liangwei said, "What they were before is not important; now they are all refugees. There's no need for special arrangents. Let these people apply for shelters and queue up to wait, that's all. However, they must be dispersed. Since they've co to Beixing, they must integrate. Forming cliques is not permitted."
The Data Officer nodded. "Understood."
"Speaking of foreign entries, there's another matter," a personnel from the foreign affairs departnt stationed at the research office spoke up. "We just received news last night. Prince Lado of Andai State's two sons, along with their entourage, were killed in an explosion attack. Lado himself is missing, suspected to have been kidnapped."
"We had already reached an agreent to accept their entry; yesterday was the scheduled entry date. His two sons, in fact, died in Guanyu County, already within our Beixing territory."
Everyone's expressions turned serious upon hearing this.
Even if Andai State is finished, since Prince Lado had reached an entry agreent with Beixing's authorities, and his two sons were blown up within Beixing's territory, Beixing's authorities certainly have the responsibility and obligation to investigate.
"Any leads on who did it?" Gao Liangwei asked.
"One of Lado's subordinates, a general nad 'Chikan,' contacted us. He said the convoy was attacked by Shadow, and he managed to escape amidst the chaos."
"It was Shadow?!"
"Shadow does indeed have a grudge against Lado; didn't he blow up the palace earlier?"
"This is extermination to the last..."
Everyone discussed animatedly. Gao Liangwei frowned and asked, "Is there any evidence to prove it was Shadow's doing?"
The foreign affairs personnel shook their head. "Currently, only the verbal testimony provided by that Chikan. But the higher-ups have already ordered the research office to send soone to investigate."
Gao Liangwei looked at Zhang Minglu. "Dr. Zhang, do you think it could be Shadow?"
"It doesn't feel much like Shadow's style to ," Zhang Minglu said. "If he really wanted to eliminate these people, would he really let that Chikan escape amidst the chaos?"
"Moreover, I think we can directly try to send a private ssage and inquire via the Ascendant Ho website. Let's not jump to conclusions before the investigation is clear."
"Mmm, then the task of inquiring is entrusted to you," Gao Liangwei finished. "Let's set the refugee matter aside for now. Next, let's discuss the delivery of the new batch of shelters and the preparations for the Eleventh Rule, among other issues."
...
"That's how things are."
On Eden Island, Amanda held a tablet with both hands, placing it in front of Adam. On the screen was the face of the Suroma Empire's king.
After listening to Adam's words, he asked, "You don't want to compete for those three fragnts anymore?"
Adam shook his head. "I already know the complete story. Whether the fragnts are pieced together or not isn't that important to
anymore. Besides, snatching three pieces from Shadow? Seems troubleso... However, to obtain these two fragnts, we sacrificed the lives of many soldiers. So, how to handle them is up to you."
The Suroma King pondered for a mont. "Since you have no desire to compete, the fragnts can be given to Shadow. But as an exchange, he needs to do one thing for the Empire."
Adam asked curiously, "What thing?"
"This matter, I will tell him later."
Adam was sowhat speechless. "Saying it like that, Shadow definitely won't agree, right? If you told soone to go die, would they just do it?"
"I won't do sothing that aningless," the Suroma King snorted coldly. "This transaction must be completed through the Commission thod. I want users on that website to witness it, so he has no room to renege."
"Uh, I think if Shadow is willing to agree, he probably wouldn't renege."
"Do as I say."
"Alright, you're the boss."
The video call ended. Amanda was sowhat unwilling. "Adam, are you really going to hand over the fragnts? Those were hard-earned, especially the one from Larkan. How dangerous it was facing that giant-footed monster!"
Adam smiled. "Amanda, don't be so petty. If we can use two fragnts to make friends with Shadow, the benefits will outweigh the drawbacks. Moreover, whether Shadow will agree to the King's condition is still uncertain."
"That's true..."
"Alright, give
the tablet. I need to log into the website and send a ssage to make contact."
...
Guan Tong was currently sitting in front of his computer, looking at a post.
Shadow the Great's Bloody Revenge, Prince Lado's Convoy Wiped Out!
There were several pictures in the post: multiple burning cars, and a shot of the border monunt between Antu City and Guanyu County.
"Truly Shadow the Great! Aweso!"
"Although Andai State has already dissolved, the Prince just got blown up like that? Feels a bit tragic."
"Looking at this route and the border monunt, were they trying to enter Beixing?"
"Shadow the Great did well! This kind of scum absolutely cannot be allowed into Beixing!"
"If Lado had negotiated entry matters with the higher-ups, the authorities are probably going crazy right now..."
The comnts all believed it to be true, thinking it was Shadow's doing.
Guan Tong frowned. "Are they deliberately using
as a scapegoat?"
He did have a grudge against Lado, that was true, and he planned to settle the score later. But that didn't an he could accept being deliberately frad by soone with an agenda.
He checked the poster's userna: a string of numbers and letters. Clicking into the details page confird it was an account newly registered today.
This indicated the poster was likely deliberately trying to steer the narrative. Did that an they were related to the real attackers?
Just as Guan Tong was pondering this, several private ssage notifications popped up upon refresh.
He looked at them. There was a ssage from "Primordial One," and also a ssage from the official account that had previously attempted to communicate with him.
After checking them separately, he confird two things.
First, Lado did indeed reach an entry agreent with the authorities, only to be attacked midway. The attackers, afraid of being held accountable by the authorities, also dumped the dirty water on him.
Second, the Suroma King demanded "helping with one thing" as the price for giving up the two fragnts, and it must be conducted through a public Commission thod...
Compared to what the help entailed, Guan Tong was more concerned about the form of the public Commission.
"Using a public Commission ans making this transaction noticed by all users of the website," he speculated about that King's purpose. "Does he want the website users to act as supervisors, or does he want everyone to know that 'Shadow' has made a deal with the Suroma Empire..."
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