Chapter 1672: Chapter 22: All Waiting for Tomorrow Ming

“Where’s Lei Yaz?”

Boss Luo brought out some food from the kitchen.

The current time in Undersea City is evening, precisely seven o’clock… There’s no such picturesque twilight, and above the city lights is a deep blue, almost black.

“Asleep.” The maid quickly came over to help, “After finishing the final adjustments, he fell asleep directly on the Flywheel, probably too exhausted.”

“Then let’s eat.” Boss Luo smiled and took off his apron.

Life still has a sense of ceremony—like Boss Luo’s lifestyle.

He dimmed the lights a bit, took out a silver candlestick, and after lighting the candle, Boss Luo pulled out the chair for the maid, inviting her to sit.

Dinner time is perfect for chatting; it can be the day’s sights, some thoughts, or dreams about the future… But the shop owner and maid hold no more aspirations for the future.

“Combustible ice?” Boss Luo was just listening to the maid’s opinions on magic energy technology.

“It’s a technology that converts thermal energy into kinetic energy.” The maid nodded and said, “The Limoria People achieved the technology for mining and storing this energy long ago… According to Lei Yaz’s data, ordinary civilian magic energy cores are just simple thermal conversions, but they’re sufficient as energy supplies for living tools. And there are core elements for large tools… like the Flywheel, which uses a more efficient combustion technology. I’ve heard there’s a large magic energy supply system underground in the entire Undersea City, powered by large magic energy cores.”

Boss Luo looked at a piece of civilian magic energy core sent by the maid—after using up its energy, a gentle squeeze would shatter it.

The shattered magic energy core left some blue-white powder, which vaporized quickly in the air… It feels like these gaseous substances don’t pollute the environment.

A completely clean energy source.

“The conditions for forming these energy mines are pretty challenging, but there are plenty in the deep sea.” The maid paused and continued, “The population of Undersea City is about nine million; although the city is huge… Given the mineral reserves of the deep sea, there’s more than enough.”

“The social system of this Undersea City is quite interesting as well,” Luo Qiu immediately spoke about his observations while shopping during the day.

The maid described it as a closed, cyclical ecological system.

“Such an artificially forced state requires a precise management body.” The maid shook her head, “And there can’t be any mistakes.”

“But mistakes have already happened.” Boss Luo laughed and waved his hand.

A paper crane flew into his palm—this was the intel-gathering paper crane the maid sent out yesterday, which had now returned.

The paper crane’s head shot out two beams of light in the air, forming a screen—they merely recorded some events, far from the omnipotent small televisions that Boss Luo had. The maid didn’t possess the ability to have omnipotent small televisions.

(Recently, Boss Luo has been restricted… suggesting a temporary halt to extravagant consumption.)

The paper crane’s source began releasing snippets… regarding last night’s events.

If Lei Yaz were here, he’d exclaim in surprise—because the paper crane’s projection displayed snippets of his experiences in ‘Happy Domain’ last night.

“It seems this is the human desire bred under the constraints of rules and laws…” The maid merely glanced, already commenting, “Man-made repression of nature eventually rebounds.”

“Rebound is unlikely.” Boss Luo shook his head, “I’ve read some history of Undersea City… It seems the Limoria People learned from the suffering caused by repressing nature. It’s better to unblock than to block… The current Undersea City slightly provides residents with outlets for venting. People, after venting, can quickly return to normal… Undersea City differs from human nations on land, and this act is actually advocated by the Kingdom Government of Undersea City.”

Boss Luo spoke and called in a new paper crane.

This paper crane recorded a Flywheel competition at a venue within Undersea City.

It’s hard to imagine, in a place like Undersea City that continuously reveals rules and self-discipline, promoting love, kindness, and courtesy, a bloody competition project like this would emerge.

The brawling nature of the tournament, with blood and waste matter flying, while the audience remained so passionate.

“What is this?” The maid’s gaze was fixed on a three-meter diameter sphere on the blood-soaked competition field.

Boss Luo replied, “Still unsure, but it seems to appear each time the competition happens… Perhaps we’ll know by tomorrow.”

“Then I need to prepare properly.” The maid smiled slightly, “Even though I haven’t thought of helping Lei Yaz win the championship, it’s the first Flywheel I created myself; if I see another Flywheel running ahead of it, I won’t like it.”

Probably her perfectionism at work.

Since this isn’t a business… maybe for the maid, it’s merely a game, like the chess game with the boss in the afternoon.

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Undersea City, Imperial Palace, somewhere.

Here is a place akin to a command room; dozens of men and women wearing helmets and special uniforms sat at their seats with hands inserted into basketball-sized spheres.

At this moment, a girl in a silver robe sat at the top seat.

“Have you found them yet?” Girl Liuge asked indifferently.

“No, Lord Liuge.” A man below removed his helmet, raised his head and said helplessly, “We searched all records of today’s East-13 District commercial street, but didn’t find the person His Majesty mentioned… Could His Majesty have mistaken?”

The girl didn’t speak.

She casually tossed a cup—the cup fell vertically, hitting the man’s forehead directly, and crimson juice slid down the man’s cheek.

“I’m sorry, Lord Liuge. I’ll… I’ll investigate more thoroughly!!” The man hurriedly sat back down and donned his helmet again.

At that moment, a woman from a row of seats on the other side suddenly raised her head and quickly said, “Lord Liuge, I’ve discovered something… Target number three has currently left the safe zone.”

She said, rotating her helmet, and the visor projected a large image onto the black wall.

“Heh, these land monkeys still aren’t obedient.” Girl Liuge smiled indifferently, then waved her hand, “Keep monitoring; as long as it’s not too out of line, just pretend you didn’t notice.”

The woman responsible for monitoring responded, “But… but target number three’s direction seems to head towards the Magic Energy Researcher’s First Department… this?”

“They’re still guests of His Majesty now.” Girl Liuge said calmly, “Since they’re guests, if they want to visit, they can… but only limit it to visiting. Understand?”

“Understood.” The woman quickly sat back down.

At this moment, another man stood up quickly and said, “Lord Liuge, I’ve found traces of Lewis.”

Girl Liuge directly ordered, “Inform the Gendarme Team to send troops for capture… Now, continue searching for the person His Majesty is looking for; let the deputy direct here.”

Thus said, Girl Liuge pushed open the huge darkroom door and, after passing through multiple doors and corridors, she emerged onto a plaza within the Imperial Palace.

This place offered a clear view of the study room of Undersea City Emperor Louis XXXIX—the lights in the study room were still on.

This afternoon, people from the military department had arrived; it seems they haven’t left yet, discussing the impending expedition against the Sea Demon Clan with His Majesty in the study room.

Recently, the Sea Demon Clan has been quite active; His Majesty has decided to remind these creatures, who have completely become ocean slaves, who truly is the master of the deep sea.

Girl Liuge slowly walked towards the direction of the imperial study room.

At this moment, she suddenly seemed to sense something and looked up at a certain position on the lower part of the White Tower — there, on the platform, Miss Qin in white attire was gazing at the night view of the Undersea City.

“Caged bird.” Girl Liuge chuckled softly, “This Undersea City, you won’t be able to fly out of it.”

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On the White Tower, at the platform, Miss Qin seemed to have sensed a certain gaze from below… She didn’t pay attention, but focused all her energy on searching for the fleeting Will emanating from Green Lotus Sword Song.

Although her cultivation level had always been suppressed, the cultivation technique of the restive Taoists was quite miraculous; even though her Power was gone, a small amount of Spiritual Sense still remained. With this bit of Spiritual Sense, she could feel the approximate location of Green Lotus Sword Song right now — near the venue where the All-Star Spinning Top Competition was to be held tomorrow.

If I get closer to Green Lotus Sword Song, it seems I might be able to trigger its Power outburst… I just need to trigger a strand of Sword Qi from Green Lotus Sword Song, that would be enough to sever the shackles underfoot, and unseal the limitation suppressing my cultivation.

“Tomorrow…”

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Outside the imperial palace of the Undersea City, at the First Institute of the Magic Energy Research Institute under the Kingdom Government.

Several figures were moving slowly against the shadows along the wall — among these shadows was Captain Justin, who was here to seek support from the Undersea City Emperor.

Captain Justin, after taking a round tour at the perimeter of the First Institute, promptly returned to the hotel which Louis XXXIX was using to host them.

As soon as they returned to the hotel room, Captain Justin urgently asked, “How’s it?”

One of his subordinates smiled and said: “Don’t worry, I’ve thoroughly mapped out the passageways of the First Institute.”

The subordinate swiftly took out paper and pen, then started drawing something on the paper — soon after, the internal tridimensional structural map of the Magic Energy Research First Institute had been roughly sketched.

“They could never have imagined that we possess individuals with superpowers in probing.” Another subordinate chuckled, “Now, the First Institute holds no secrets for us. This time, Captain’s plea for help is merely a smokescreen; the true intention is the Magic Energy Technology of the Undersea City!”

“Haha.” The subordinate drawing the map’s eyes brightened, “Tomorrow, the Undersea City will host a grand competition, all eyes will be drawn to it, which will be our perfect opportunity! Once we seize the technology and equipment of the First Institute, we’ll immediately set sail with the Sapphire, as long as we return to the ocean, these Underwater City Warriors will not be a concern!”

“That’s correct! The technology of the Undersea City is truly terrifying, and the Magic Energy Warrior is powerful… But who would have thought that the People of the Underwater City have a fatal flaw? This prevents them from becoming the dominant power on land… This kind of Magic Energy Technology should be provided to our Black Religious Congregation!”

Captain Justin said nothing, just let his subordinates plan for tomorrow’s action.

“Tomorrow…”

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Bang—Bang—Bang—!

The sky of the Undersea City had entirely brightened.

The venue for the All-Star Spinning Top Competition was located in the central area of the Undersea City — a straight-line distance of only seven kilometers from the imperial palace.

Colorful air bombs were being shot toward the sky one by one, then exploded, followed by the falling of ribbons and colored confetti, with people enthusiastically rushing into the competition venue.

The venue was huge, yet unable to accommodate the nine million population of the Undersea City — more people could only stand outside, watching the Magic Energy Glamour broadcast in sync.

At this moment, the streets in the central area were already so crowded.

Today’s grand event wasn’t just the opening ceremony of a big competition; it seemed to be a special day as well… a day when the residents of the Undersea City could freely release some hidden facets within their bodies.

“Look, 39.0! Look carefully, understand, and see clearly.” At the window of a three-story residential building by the street, Lewis, wearing a black cloak, pointed to the crowded people outside, clicking his tongue and said, “Look, these guys’ ugly state right now, what’s the difference from my Happy Domain’s guests?”

Inside the room, 39.0 rolled his eyes, lowered his head, and concentrated on maintaining the prosthetic eye he took out from the eye socket.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened, and two men and women also wearing black cloaks walked in… The man lifted his hat and directly said, “Lewis, heard you ran into trouble last night?”

Lewis immediately complained, “I was chased by people from the Gendarme Team’s three sections for a whole night… Do you know how my skin has deteriorated? Longgang?”

The man named Longgang pretended not to hear, staring directly at 39.0.

39.0 casually said, “It doesn’t affect.”

Longgang nodded, “Then that’s good… After rescuing the people, we’ll immediately transfer to the Degraded Trench. Alright, let’s get ready.”

Saying this, Longgang looked at the companion beside him, “Kaia, rest assured… We will help you rescue your husband.”

The woman didn’t say anything but nodded… Then, Kaia suddenly looked at Lewis and spoke softly, “I owe you a favor, Lewis.”

“That’s a significant favor.” Lewis casually smiled, “My business has completely gone down the drain.”

“I owe you a life.”

“That’s about right.” Lewis’s lips curled upwards, then swung his hand to open the window, “I actually like this grand party… 39.0, it’s time for some chaos.”

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Lei Yaz felt today’s start was exceptionally smooth.

Woke up early, had a vitality-boosting breakfast, and without running into any congestion, directly arrived outside the competition venue for the final check before the entrance — plenty of time remaining.

“Hey, Lei Yaz, is this the Flywheel you’re competing with today? Doesn’t look impressive at all! It’s obviously a cheap stuff that won’t run far, isn’t it?”

At this moment, a youth about the same age as Lei Yaz slowly walked up — behind this youth, a group of supporters was pushing a gigantic Flywheel.

Before the start of the competition, contestants were accustomed to covering their Flywheels with white cloth to prevent others from seeing any data of the Flywheel.

But this youth was different; his Flywheel was not only gigantic but also menacing, akin to a monster — and it was entirely glittering gold.

People cast their eyes sideways.

“Who is he?” The Maid asked indifferently.

Lei Yaz smiled wryly and said, “His name is Ke Duojin… my classmate. His family is in the business of charging Magical Energy cores, so Contribution Points… uh, quite a lot. He is not usually like this; don’t know what’s up today, suddenly being so ostentatious.”

“Ha.”

The Maid chuckled.

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PS1: Don’t criticize the name Ke Duojin… a certain reader strongly requested it, you know, I have a good nature for yielding to the mighty capitalists =.=

PS2: Been down with a severe cold for a few days, resuming extra updates tomorrow… And that’s all.