Mysteries: Arcana Wars

Klein sat on the plane heading to Bayam, staring at the clouds outside the window in a daze.

Now he was a wandering unlucky guy, the magician Merlin Hermes. According to the stereotype of the wandering magician group, he couldn't stay in Backlund for too long, otherwise his legal status would be in jeopardy.

In Backlund, people who do not have a legal identity in the citizen database cannot move around, even in some public places. If the camera or other scanning equipment cannot match the corresponding biometric information in the database, the whereabouts of the stranger will most likely be reported to the relevant agency, and then he will be arrested and interrogated.

Everyone who entered or left Backlund had to register, and most people without formal legal identities lived in the underground city. Klein had already experienced their quality of life and life safety.

A relatively complete monitoring system makes the work of detectives like Leonard much easier. As long as the criminals carry out activities on the ground in Backlund, they will be exposed in the identity system.

However, as technology becomes more advanced, Backlund's crime rate increases. Why is this? Klein couldn't say.

In short, Klein needs to maintain his identity as the "Unlucky Wandering Magician" under the eyes of his two guarantors, the Church of Evernight and the Church of Steam, to facilitate his other actions in Backlund.

Coupled with some other confusing reasons, Klein, under Leonard's urging and arrangement, hurriedly boarded the plane to Bayam.

The plane flew more smoothly than expected. Programmer "Klein Moretti" had never made an airplane before, but now Klein was very interested in this plane from the 14th century of the Sixth Epoch. From actual experience, the technology of civil aviation aircraft has long surpassed the level of the old days in Klein's memory, and flights between the north and south continents are also very convenient. Although it was only an economy class, the seats were much more spacious than expected. The overall stability of the plane was also very good. Klein hardly felt any turbulence, and even the take-off and landing of the plane were not noticeable.

Such a developed civil aviation system only operates smoothly between the northern and southern continents. As for the legendary Western Continent, Backlund only has a few flights and ferries going there every year. For most people, the Western Continent is still a network neighbor that only exists on the Internet.

A more stable aircraft also brings more flight activities. The display screen in front of the seat can broadcast TV channels from two countries, Loen and Rorsted. The current screen is showing Loen's news channel.

Without exception, the exiles' riots made headlines in all Loen news media.

Less than a week had passed since the riot, and Backlund and even the entire Loen were still haunted by the riot. But no matter how bloody the night was, Backlund would return to normal work order almost the next day. Those who were supposed to go to work went to work, and those who were supposed to work worked. The fireworks-like scene eventually extinguished in the darkness and became part of the night.

The day before leaving Backlund, Klein was still in the safe house apartment talking to Leonard about these exiles and Alan Friedman. Just as Leonard said, since entering the Sixth Epoch, Backlund has experienced countless riots, including resistance from the lower classes like the exiles, but in the end they were all submerged by history, like an underground city, with their bones layer by layer under the high-rise buildings of Backlund.

Their rebellion could not shake Augustus's rule. Even if the rebellion succeeded, it would only result in the birth of another Augustus. The throne would just be occupied by a new person, but the throne itself would not be destroyed. The fundamental problem of people's riots and rebellions would still not be solved. After a long time, there would always be another group of people who would start new riots and rebellions.

It's like an eternal futility.

Klein was helpless, but he could only agree with Leonard's point of view.

However, when Klein asked what would happen to Loen if the throne was really broken one day, Leonard was a little surprised and confused.

"I do not know."

Leonard admitted.

"I can't imagine what kind of situation can break the throne of Loen, because I don't know what the antidote of this society is, and I don't even know where the problem of this society lies. So, I don't know what kind of effective new order will save all the people of Loen after the throne of Loen is broken."

Klein listened to the comments and reports on the news program and suddenly felt powerless.

Under the intervention of extraordinary powers, the society here can no longer be understood and examined using the old sociological knowledge system. The mere existence of these extraordinary powers and divine secrets has overturned countless paths proposed by old philosophers, and previous experience can only become an empty fantasy, like hanging a delicious carrot on a horse pulling a cart.

There were many things that Klein could not answer, and he could be said to be powerless.

Just like Tesla, people today are also crossing the river by feeling the stones, and Klein is no exception. He can no longer provide more advanced instructions.

Time passed slowly, and the plane gradually entered the airspace of the Republic of Rorsted. The TV program on the back of the chair suddenly paused, and as the flight attendant system prompted, the screen began to play Bayam's city promotional video.

"...

"… As the capital of the Rorsted Republic, Bayam has a long history. It is rich in products and culture. It is not only the center of Rorsted's economy, politics, and culture, but also a world-class exclusive holy place…

"…The residents here are enthusiastic and unrestrained, and their customs are simple and honest…

"...

"…If you encounter any life-threatening situation during your trip, please immediately look for the yellow emergency location booth below…"

As if he had heard something strange, Klein suddenly had an idea and took a serious look at the screen.

A yellow structure that looked 80% like the old Loen telephone booth appeared on the screen. The dark-skinned, hot animated stewardess smiled gently, walked into the yellow telephone booth, and then smashed the glass cabinet with a punch and took out...

...A submachine gun?!

Then, the Bayam stewardess demonstrated to everyone how to use the submachine gun correctly and legally with a professional smile, and then turned around and shot all the robbers behind her.

“…Please remember, Bayam is not a lawless place. The unlimited right of defense and the emergency defense booth are only effective under legal circumstances. Those who abuse them without authorization will be punished by Rorsted’s laws…”

Can you really rule society with algorithms?

Klein looked around in shock. At this moment, he could easily distinguish those who came to Bayam for the first time from the crowd—those who were looking around in fear like him.

The director of the promotional video is obviously a very considerate and thoughtful person. Amid the shock of some foreigners, the stewardess in the video introduced other emergency devices in the yellow telephone booth.

What if you accidentally get bit by a stray bullet?

It’s okay. With these potions, you have to wait no matter how anxious you are to die.

So, with her professional smile, Stewardess Bayam turned around and shot at the passerby behind her. She then took the potion and walked forward, stabbing the squirming and twitching body with a bang. Immediately afterwards, the man suddenly jumped up and sat on the ground with his eyes wide open, and his life was extended for a few more minutes.

"...I wish you an unforgettable experience in Bayam..."