Colonial Suit

In the suspended hall at the top of the giant spire, a gaunt, middle-aged man stood silently, expressionless. At his feet lay Brooke's corpse. Brooke's head was shattered, and blood gushed from his neck, filling the hall with a pungent, bloody odor. But the man seemed not to notice, not even raising an eyebrow.

He was Novad, the city lord of Visnock.

He had worked for the Romick family since childhood, gradually accumulating wealth and establishing his own small family.

Novad could be considered a representative of ordinary people's success. Even within the Romick family, he was a legendary figure. His rags-to-riches story was often used by many smaller families to educate their children, making him widely known in the Fifth World's commoner circles. Many hoped to receive his guidance.

But at this moment, he didn't appear shrewd at all. He simply stood silently opposite Blood瞳, his expression wooden.

In the spacious hall, everyone was doing their own thing. The priest Robbie was admiring the distant scenery by the floor-to-ceiling windows, the Gemini sisters were playing with Lie Ya, and Pandora was engrossed in brewing coffee. Even Wright… was examining the giant spire's structure. The scene was quite lively. In such an environment, Novad and Blood瞳 seemed somewhat out of place. But both seemed oblivious, staring at each other.

After a while, Novad placed his right hand on his chest and performed a standard noble's salute.

“I was unaware of your Excellency's arrival. What are your instructions?”

Novad's voice was somewhat hoarse, but upon closer listening, it was quite magnetic. Blood瞳 looked at him for a moment, and the corner of his mouth twitched. “You don't seem surprised by my appearance?”

“As a Comet-level being, your Excellency's appearance anywhere in the Fifth World is not surprising.

Moreover, this is originally your territory.” Novad replied.

“I simply don't know your Excellency's purpose and worry about being unable to assist you.”

“Don't worry. I have no real purpose.” Blood瞳 interrupted Novad, speaking softly. “I'm just looking around. We've just been through a great battle, and my companions and I need to relax.”

“Then I will arrange your itinerary, your Excellency.” Novad replied calmly. “What kind of scenery do you prefer? Sarnick has already developed over half of its area. Your Excellency can freely choose the places you like.”

“That won't be necessary.” Blood瞳 shook his head. “I will go and see for myself. But before that, I want to know something.”

“I am willing to serve your Excellency.”

“Very well.” A glint flashed in Blood瞳's eyes. He suddenly asked, “Do you know what happened outside the city gates?” The question was abrupt, Blood瞳 just wanted to know Novad's reaction. But to his surprise, upon hearing this question, there was no trace of panic on Novad's face. He still maintained his wooden expression.

“I know.” He answered honestly. “...In fact, there is very little within a radius of nearly ten thousand kilometers, including Visnock, that I don't know.”

“You know?” Blood瞳's gaze flickered. He asked again, “So, you are also aware of the rejection of refugees and the massacre of refugees?”

Novad replied calmly. “Not only that, but the order to refuse refugees entry into the city was mine. I used some means to invalidate their contracts, so they no longer have the qualifications to reside in Visnock. But I did not order the massacre of refugees. It was all Brooke's doing.”

“Why?”

“Because Visnock needs to become an elite city.” Novad replied. “In fact, these refugees have contributed a lot to Sarnick's development. But their value has reached its end. If they become Visnock citizens according to the contract, they will enjoy many benefits, which will burden the Romick family. Moreover, Visnock has welcomed many elites during this period. They are the main driving force for Visnock's future development. I cannot allow these refugees to affect Visnock's development.”

“There are many emerging development cities on this planet, and that is where they belong.

I have already contacted other city lords, and they will accept these refugees.”

“Use them and then discard them?” Blood瞳 frowned, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest.

“Don't you think this is very unfair?”

“There must be sacrifices for development. There is no fairness in this world.” Novad answered without blinking. “Their meaning of existence is to sacrifice for Sarnick. Moreover, although I have changed the contract, I have not deprived them of their right to stay in Sarnick. After they work hard for the new city, they will still get a good ending. Maybe it's the right to live in an underwater city, maybe it's a letter of recommendation for a new job. It depends on their choice.”

“Your Excellency.” Speaking to the end, Novad bent down slightly, speaking somewhat respectfully.

“I know what you are thinking. But the world of ordinary people is so cruel. I also started from this step. There are many opportunities in the Fifth World, but these opportunities are all based on exploitation. No one can succeed by relying on a single adventure.”

Listening to Novad's cruel words, Blood瞳 fell silent.

Although he was also someone who came from the very bottom, the path Blood瞳 chose was different from ordinary people. So he didn't taste the bitterness and blood of ordinary people. Back in the Seventh World, he always envied the life of the higher worlds. But now it seems that it's not the case at all. No world is a paradise, even the Fifth World is full of cruel competitive rules.

Those refugees are naturally ordinary people who have climbed up from lower worlds. They went through all kinds of hardships to obtain the identity of the Fifth World, but they have always played the role of sacrifices. Until one day they seize the opportunity and truly integrate into this world. But who knows when that will be.

Imagining the scene of these refugees struggling little by little. Blood瞳 was speechless for a long time.

After a long time, he sighed. He said to Novad, “I really don't like what you're doing. You've put me in a bad mood.”

“I am very sorry, your Excellency.” Novad bent down, speaking respectfully.

Blood瞳 looked at his wooden face, and after a while, he said again, “Then you shouldn't have condoned Brooke's massacre either.”

“…” Novad was silent, this time defaulting to Blood瞳's accusation. “Your Excellency, he has already paid the price.”

“I said, any development requires sacrifice. The refugees are, and Brooke is too. I didn't instruct him to do these bloody things, but he still did. Then after Sarnick is fully developed, he will also enter my list of sacrifices. It's just a matter of time.” Novad's voice was very calm, but in this calmness, there was a cold meaning. At this moment, he was like a precise machine, just executing orders step by step. With no emotional color at all.

Looking at his wooden face, Blood瞳 couldn't help but wonder. Is this the legend of ordinary people? The genius who started from scratch and built a family in a short time? He condoned Brooke to make his orders execute more smoothly, and then abandoned Brooke in the end.

So cruel and cold-blooded, how many white bones, or his so-called sacrifices, did his rise accumulate?

Taking a deep breath, Blood瞳 stood up and walked to the window, looking at the lush green in the distance.

The depression in his heart lingered for a long time, making his face even more gloomy. Novad was not afraid either, just standing quietly behind him, seemingly unaware of how many times he had been hovering on the edge of life and death.

In fact, in these short few minutes, Blood瞳 had several times the intention to kill. But in the end, he suppressed it.

He is not a god and has no right to dominate other people's lives. Although he is now Comet-level, Blood瞳 doesn't want to become cold-blooded himself. If he slaughters arbitrarily according to his own preferences, then what is the difference between him and Brooke just now?

Although Novad's behavior is cold-blooded, his purpose is always clear. That is for Sarnick, for the development of his Blood瞳's territory. So aside from the method of action, the result is beneficial to Blood瞳. It's just that the thought of the refugees' anger and pleas doesn't make Blood瞳 feel happy.

Sarnick is beautiful, but this beauty is built on the sacrifices of countless people. Making this beauty a bit blood-red.

Silent, Blood瞳 no longer had the interest to speak. After a long time, he felt a small hand on his palm. Looking down, it was little Bo Xi.

Only to see her holding Lie Ya, saying with some effort. “Blood瞳 brother, are you worried about those refugees?”

“…” Blood瞳 nodded slightly.

\u003c said. “But this matter is not difficult to handle. Sarnick is Blood瞳 brother's territory, so doesn't that mean you have the final say here? If Blood瞳 brother thinks it's not good, just tell them to change it.”

Blood瞳 was dumbfounded and smiled. Of course, he knew that he could change many things, but could he change the rules of this world? Little Bo Xi's words sounded good, but they were just superficial.

As long as this rule exists, Sarnick will never be fair.

But he really didn't need to think too much, did he? Did he really think of himself as a savior?

Thinking of this, Blood瞳 no longer hesitated and turned to Novad and said. “To achieve the goal by any means, what if the person sacrificed is you?”

“If necessary.” Novad replied calmly. “It is my honor.”

“I hope you are not insincere.” Blood瞳 looked at him and asked again. “Besides Visnock, how many developing cities are there in Sarnick?”

“Three hundred and seventy-two.”

“Very well. Then I want to change the status quo of the refugees, can you do it?”

“As long as this is your wish.” Novad replied. “But in this way, Sarnick's development may be extended.”

“I only ask if you can do it.”

“I can.” Novad answered decisively.

“Then from now on, you are my butler.” Blood瞳 said straightforwardly. “Go and execute my will, I want to see your ability.”

“As you wish.” Novad was silent for a moment, and finally bent down deeply, giving Blood瞳 a deep bow.