Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

“Ho-hey!”

The heavy hammer smashed into the sharpened wooden pillar, smashing it into the ground. The bare-chested man waved the wooden hammer, and his muscles bulged inch by inch. He mobilized a huge amount of strength and carried out the hot labor.

Mad Shark Tex, the former Imperial Navy, a famous bounty hunter on the west coast of Goethe, was now sweating and doing simple and passionate labor-building walls.

If his old friends and enemies knew that he was doing this, they would laugh out loud. In fact, before today, Tex never thought that he would one day be reduced to a construction worker. After all, how could the brave Shark work for others?

However, he still picked up the wooden hammer and voluntarily threw himself into the glorious labor.

The greedy, vicious, and cunning Mad Shark waved his sledgehammer and muttered,”Eighty! Eighty!”

80 work points, this was the amount he wanted to earn.

It was also his only motivation to swing the sledgehammer here.

Because 80 work points could be exchanged for a Listener brand portable radio.

It was the one in the crocodile bar. That damned Jim treasured it so much that he would hug it even when he slept. He wouldn’t even let it be touched.

This treasure that could make interesting sounds and tunes could not be bought with money. It could only be found in various taverns and restaurants. It was not for sale. It was said that every boss had signed some kind of contract or contract for it. Anyway, Jim kept it a secret.

As a quick-witted bounty hunter, it was not as if Tex had never thought of something bad, but the swift and fierce retaliation from the Far Harbor made him restrain his thoughts. On the second day after the large-scale distribution of the radio, there were seven thefts and robberies in the Far Harbor. They were not for money or sex, but only for the radio.

On the third day, all the criminals were caught.

Even the boss who stole the goods was cut to death by the executioner on the execution ground. They had obviously been brutally interrogated and tortured before they were executed. Tex was also there at that time and recognized the famous thief, Grey-faced Vulture. The poor guy was still shouting that he was willing to serve His Highness Kant for the rest of his life or be a slave. However, the executioner, Arsett, gave a cold and daunting answer.

He said that His Highness Kant didn’t need trash that could even fail to steal a radio.

There was even a hint of humor in the cruel rejection, which left a deep impression on Tex. He also dispelled any thoughts of obtaining a personal radio through the ‘flexible way’. He could only endure his envy and greed and soak in the Gator Tavern every day to get Jim’s radio until today.

Today, the mayor had released a series of shocking news through the radio. A large number of terrifying monsters had appeared on the Broken Islands. His Highness Kant had decided to launch the largest aerial rescue in history and called on all the people from afar to participate in the operation. Logically speaking, Tex did not care about such trivial matters, but a demonic voice that lured souls appeared. It said that if you came to work, you could get a radio.

He rushed out of the door and arrived at the registration point quickly. There was already a queue at the registration point. Soldiers and alchemical flying devices were explaining the policies and handing out flyers. Tex was literate. He had almost imprinted all the details of the exchange chart and the event description in his mind, turning them into the driving force of his hammer.

He had calculated thousands of times the best way to get the recorder.

“Daily check-in…”

“If you come to work every day, the rewards for signing in will increase. You can’t stop…”The estimated duration of the event is seven days. If we save up all the work points we have signed in, it will be thirty-three…”

” After completing a hundred meter long wall and passing the inspection, you can earn five work points…”

” If I do it alone, I can get five points, but it’s too tiring. I can’t keep swinging the hammer and help set up the tent. I’ll get one point for every ten…”

” Besides that, once the people are in place, they will have to deliver food and clean up the trash. Hmph, it’s too troublesome. Damn it. The security patrol and public security management work needs to be upgraded…”

Tex kept calculating the rewards and results of the event. He was not interested in things like instant noodles, mirrors, lighters, torchlights, and so on. The only card he wanted was the radio. According to his calculations, he should be able to save up the eighty work points needed to exchange for the radio in about seven days without overworking himself. He might even have some surplus. Yes, the radio, seven days.

When he thought of this, he really had mixed feelings. He wanted to laugh when he thought of the Stealing Grey-faced Vulture who had been in the industry for more than twenty years and was cut to death by knives.

The radio that the veteran thief had sacrificed his life for could be bought by swinging a sledgehammer in this wasteland for seven days. Who would have thought that? Was there anything more ridiculous than this?

Ah, this was too profitable.

His Highness Kant was truly generous, even a little silly.

Didn’t he know how much a radio could fetch in the black market?

Tex shook his head as he worked.

The work points that were designated as ” activity redemption points coupons ” were not physical objects like coins. It was said that they were recorded on everyone’s identity card number, so there was no room for private transactions. Out of trust in the Aurora Dragon, everyone had no objections. Would His Highness lie?

This also put an end to Tex’s idea of quickly accumulating work points with gold and silver to exchange for a radio and leave.

If he wanted to get that treasure, he would have to do it in seven days.

Or…

He hammered the wooden stake tightly and took out the flyer from his pocket.

There was a new paragraph at the bottom of the flyer exchange chart and explanation.

“Europa Wheel.”

Tex’s eyes flashed with struggle.

The name was very strange, but that was not the main point. The main point was the content.

From the second night of the event to the end of the event, every night after the end of the event, the big wheel activity would be activated in every street. The user needed to invest five work points to turn the big wheel once.

If one redeemed ten times in a row, they could get an additional reward. There were many prizes on the wheel, and all the redemption prizes were listed. The probability was high or low, including the radio. In other words, in theory, a radio that could be bought with 80 work points could be obtained with at least 5 work points.

The cunning bounty hunter hesitated.

This was the biggest worry that troubled him. The reward list on the wheel was deeply imprinted in his heart, making him think. His cunning personality made him suspect that this was just a despicable trap set up by the people of Aurora, but the seeds of darkness and depravity had taken root in his heart, urging him to give it a go.

Maybe he would win.

Just, just give it a try.

Five work points wasn’t much. If the radio didn’t come out, it would be terminated immediately.

He wiped off his sweat and put down the sledgehammer. He took the water bottle hanging around his neck, unscrewed the lid, and drank it in one gulp. This delicate thing was very likable. It was actually made of metal. Every person who did heavy physical labor could get one. It was said to be the ” Broken Islands Great Evacuation Commemorative Water Bottle.”

In the distance, soldiers were setting up strange and huge lamps, which were said to be used for night construction for the use of workers who came in on rotation. The fragrance of bread and meat soup drifted from afar. It was the cooking ladies preparing dinner. One of the reasons why the civilians of the distant port were attracted to work was to take care of the food.

To them, providing meals was equivalent to saving money-a lot of money.

All of this had nothing to do with Tex. He just wanted the radio. The muscular man picked up new logs from the pile of wood at the side, ready to earn ten work points today.

At this moment, melodious music sounded from the loudspeaker in the distance.

Tex subconsciously turned around. All the people who were busy there stopped and put down their work. They took a deep breath and stood up. This was a rare break.

The pleasant music coming from the broadcast was very pleasant and unheard of. It was unknown what kind of instrument was playing it. In this light and pleasant melody, a gentle female voice sounded.

“Hello, listeners.”

This voice made the men’s spirits rise.

In the past, what appeared on the radio was either Mayor Hong San’s speech and decrees, or Lord Horus ‘sinister killing notice. This was the first time he heard such a sweet and beautiful female voice. Her voice was gentle and lively, as if she was not talking, but singing.

Tex’s expression changed. The voice sounded familiar.

“I’m the temporary special host of the Faraway Harbor People’s Radio Station, Eleanor.”

It was indeed her!

Tex looked interested. This woman was a popular actress in the Hibiscus Theater. Her melodious voice was the best in the distant port. Jim liked to listen to her singing. He had gone to listen to her a few times. It was indeed not bad. It was a novel feeling to hear the voice of an actress he knew on the radio.

While he was deep in thought, Eleanor’s voice continued to ring out. She seemed a little nervous, but she quickly adjusted to her usual state. Her beautiful voice that was like a lark continued,” I am honored to be invited by the Faraway Harbor City Hall today to be the host to broadcast news from the Broken Islands…”

” We have received confirmation that the soldiers fighting in the Broken Islands have taken control of the situation and have escorted thousands of survivors to the large platform base in the central island. An hour ago, 800 survivors from the Broken Islands boarded a huge airship and soared into the sky. They flew over 10,000 meters above the vast ocean and headed for the beautiful, safe and free Far Harbor!”

Cheers came from afar. Tex did not notice that he was smiling too.

” The second airliner took off half an hour ago,” Eleanor continued.” The third airliner is about to take off. In about five minutes, the first airliner will arrive at the beautiful Far Harbor.”

” The gigantic steel wings will fly past our magnificent city and prosperous dock. Every citizen who looks up at the sky will see that this pinnacle of alchemy and magic will land at the Far Harbor International Airport fifteen kilometers away from the city. Mayor Hong San will lead the mixed mage group, Valentan’s guards, civil engineering corps, and other teams to prepare for the first landing of the airbus!”

” We would like to express our gratitude to the Distant Harbor’s architects association, the municipal engineering corps, the Investigation Corps ‘logistics department, and the alliance fleet’s logistics team for their full support. They have set up a runway for passenger planes to land at the fastest speed possible. This unprecedented feat is a great undertaking that all of us have accomplished together. Just as His Highness Kant said, the glory, justice, and achievements that happened today belong to everyone who fought for it!”

The cheers in the distance grew louder and louder.

Tex turned his head to look. The men, who were obviously poor port porters, were so excited that their faces were flushed red. They cheered loudly and looked extremely excited.

It was very normal. After all, such a person had never experienced the feeling of being praised by others in his entire life.

There seemed to be the sound of flipping pages in the broadcast.

Immediately, the temporary host’s sweet voice sounded again,”” Among the 800 passengers, there are warriors who were gloriously wounded in the battle of the Broken Islands, brave warriors who made meritorious deeds without regard for their own safety, wise men from the Broken Islands who provided valuable help to the coalition fleet, and many innocent people who are as ordinary and kind as us. Our medical team and volunteer team are ready to welcome them. This is a great, friendly, and righteous city. We will prove it to the whole world!”

At this point, the emcee’s tone suddenly sped up a little.

A rumbling sound came faintly from the sky.

The people at the construction site looked up and saw a black dot on the west side of the sky that was constantly enlarging.

Meanwhile, in Distant Harbor, the people who had stopped in the square, streets, and docks to listen to the broadcast shouted in surprise. Many people rushed out of their rooms and saw the setting sun. In the afterglow of the horizon, a huge steel bird descended from the clouds and whistled through the blue sky and blue sea. The huge sound wave was like the cry of an ancient beast, greeting the city for the first time.

The huge body of the Airbus flew across the sky of the city, casting its final shadow. Its size was huge and shocking. The beauty of industry, the beauty of size, the beauty of mechanics, and the beauty of flight shook the hearts of all the witnesses. It was the power of human intelligence, collectivity, and civilization that finally allowed humans to soar into the sky. It did not need the wings of birds or the power of gods.

He only needed people.

After witnessing all this, the people from afar cheered after their shock and surprise.

They couldn’t tell why they were cheering.

However, today was indeed a day worth celebrating.

Far Harbor Airport.

There were no cheers here, only waiting.

The war chariots were on standby in the distance, and the engines roared. In the four regions of the north, south, east, and west, four spell casters set up their magic formations. The magic devices of Hurricane, Earth, and Frost were ready to be used. Hong San personally came to the scene and nervously carried out the final mobilization and arrangements.

” Druids, pay attention. Check the airspace one last time and disperse all birds!”

“Guards, patrol again with life detection spells! Don’t let any life get close to the runway!”

“Illuminate again!”

The Realm Gate opened. Kant’s figure appeared. The commanders around him immediately bowed.” Your Highness!”

” How is it?” Kant patted Hong San’s shoulder.

“Everything is ready.” Hong San replied,” We’re just waiting for the results.”

Kant took a deep breath.

He looked at the spellcasters around him.” I’ll emphasize one last time. Everything is normal during the flight. Theoretically, there should be no problem with the landing process. The only variable is the runway. I’m not sure if the runway material we used is suitable. The most extreme situation that will happen after landing…”

He paused for a moment and said,”Fire, body fracture, flip…” Have you all prepared a plan?”

” Yes,” Hong San replied.” The four dragons from Distant Harbor are all here. If anything happens during the landing, they will transform into dragons and use pure strength to lift the plane and slow it down.”

” If the body suffers physical damage or even breaks after landing, the mages will immediately cast a large-scale Feather Fall spell to envelop the body with an atmospheric shield, extinguish the flames with frost, and set up layers of air shields…”

These were the emergency plans that he had made at the first moment. Kant had already memorized them. The engines roared in the distance. The huge steel wings circled around and adjusted the direction of the landing. Horus ‘voice rang out from the walkie-talkie.” Calling the ground, requesting permission to land.”

Kang De glanced at Hong San, who nodded at him.

Kant took a deep breath.

The passenger plane that was close to sixty meters lowered its altitude and aimed at the flight path that was illuminated with cold light. Like a bird returning to the forest, it descended from the sky, getting lower and lower…

The airport was dead silent. Only the roaring of the engines could be heard. Everyone was staring at the scene intently.

A sharp screech was heard as the huge tire touched the runway.

In an instant, the intense friction caused a large amount of smoke to rise. Then, the front wheel landed, and the passenger plane shook with a bang. Almost everyone who was staring at this place felt their hearts tremble violently.

The descending passenger plane roared forward, its speed several times faster than the swiftest Velociraptor Cavalry. The aircraft with a wingspan of more than 60 meters could almost break through any defensive formation in the world. Its might was indomitable, like a wild beast charging forward, shocking the witnesses. However, they realized that the speed of the lightning was getting slower and slower, as if it was tamed, until…

He slowly stopped.

It stopped.

The indicator light on the wings turned from red to green, indicating that everything was normal. The giant steel bird stopped quietly on the runway, and time seemed to have stopped. Everyone was watching silently.

Kant was speechless.

A moment later, Hong San handed the communication device in his hand to Kant.

“Your Highness.” He said softly,” The whole world is waiting for your voice.”

Kang De looked at him, and Hong San returned his smile. However, a drop of cold sweat rolled down his temple.

” I am Kant.”

The voice spread through the broadcast, the radio, and the loudspeaker to the busy construction site, to the volunteer team waiting to be evacuated, to the entire Far Harbor, and even to the Broken Islands.

Let the citizens who were waiting for the news hear it, let the scouts, envoys, and reporters from various countries hear it, let all the participants, volunteers, builders, and fighters who were waiting hear it.

It was also heard by the passengers in the cabin who had just recovered from their shock.

” The homecoming airbus has successfully landed. Everything is normal.” Kant said calmly,” I hereby announce that we have successfully built…Starry Bridge.”

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[PS 1: Upgraded…] Ah, yesterday was really too crazy. I can’t even muster up the energy to write today. (Distant)