In the Name of the Queen

After the Battle of Darkness, the world returned to peace.

Did the God's Punishment Corps not want revenge?

Of course they wanted to, but they couldn't. The navy was their weakest link, and it was too risky to directly drift the mobile island to the edge of the continent to launch a strategic decisive battle. At least they couldn't do that now.

Did the human coalition not want to wipe out the roots?

Of course they wanted to, but they couldn't.

The navy was indeed superior to the marine race, but the navy strength that could be built by the technology of this era was limited, and it was difficult to send too much force out to sea.

A small number of masters and elite troops attacked the mobile island that had been operating for countless years. Even the dumbest commander couldn't make such a decision.

Roland was not a top commander, but he would not make low-level mistakes.

Even if he dared to make it, Christine would never allow it.

Before, due to the relationship between superiors and subordinates, she could only remind Roland in a tactful way when he made a mistake, but now it was different. She gave up her faith in the goddess and threw herself into Roland's arms. She was Roland's girlfriend now.

Now it was her turn to make a mistake and Roland reminded her in a tactful way.

In short, it was frozen.

This freeze lasted for three years.

Although the situation is at a stalemate, both sides are not completely inactive.

The human coalition realized the cruelty of reality through the Battle of Darkness.

The final return day has not yet arrived, and the battle has been so fierce. How terrifying will it be when the goddess comes in person?

The whole world will burn in the goddess's wrath.

This is the final test for all mankind. Will it be burned cleanly and nothing will be left or will it be reborn in the flames? No one knows until the last moment.

The Battle of Darkness proved with bloody facts how fragile ordinary people are in front of extraordinary people.

Is it still useful to train an army composed of ordinary people?

This is a doubt in the hearts of many people.

Roland is also thinking.

The return day of the Sanctuary will take away most of the fourth and fifth level extraordinary people, which is a devastating blow to mankind.

This news cannot be concealed at all. With the help of those who are interested, the whole world knows it.

Since there is a high probability that those who take the extraordinary path will die very abstractly, and there is no room for survival for those who come later, who is willing to take this path?

Unlike those extraordinary people who died generously, more and more young people with potential choose to enjoy life in advance, or even give up on themselves.

This is not surprising.

These extraordinary people were born in the wrong era. If they were born a hundred years earlier, they would have a chance to replace some people now and survive to the final return day.

But this is fate.

Roland's attitude towards these extraordinary people is very simple. Those who are knowledgeable and low-key can do whatever they want, and those who dare to disrupt the overall situation will be praised without waiting for the return day.

Since the later extraordinary people are unreliable, Roland simply turned his attention to ordinary people.

He proposed a series of major research projects, and as long as someone can solve the problem, they will be rewarded heavily.

These projects involve many fields such as machinery manufacturing, weapons research and development, biopharmaceuticals, and space science.

The power of mortals is very weak, but they can create very terrible power when they form a group.

Extraordinary people cannot reach the companion moon with their physical strength, but humans in another world can even reach the moon with the power of technology.

Technological development takes time, but once a breakthrough is made, the potential is endless.

Although the fossil energy in this world has been consumed, the newly discovered magic crystal veins are enough to support the gap from the steam age to the electric age.

In the past hundred years, he has always firmly supported the development of education and science and technology.

More than a hundred years ago, he promoted compulsory education in various countries, built universities with formal academic styles, and resolutely blocked religion from schools.

Many people don't understand, and Roland is too lazy to understand.

The specific executors don't need to know too much, just need to work hard.

Rodinia University, where he personally served as the president, and the Alliance Academy of Sciences, where Norton served as the dean, have become the world's education and scientific research centers in the past hundred years.

With the support of magic civilization, dams were built one after another, and the Theia plane finally passed the internal combustion engine era and leaped from the steam engine to the electric age.

Machinery powered by magic crystals and electric machinery have become the main theme of this era.

Walking on the streets of Val City, looking at the dazzling array of shops and brightly lit streets, Roland even had the illusion of returning to Earth.

After thinking that the time was ripe, he proposed the concept of electronic computers and then became a hands-off shopkeeper.

Roland was patient, but three years later, the progress of computer development was still slow, which made him a little disappointed.

Without electronic computers, the technology of this era would never be able to break through the barriers, and ordinary people would not be able to make even the slightest contribution in the final battle.

But he knew that this matter could not be rushed, so he chose to trust Norton and did not even ask about the progress.

He knew very well that scientists all had tempers, and many gifted geniuses did not like to bow to power and force, and even had a kind of martyr fanaticism to dedicate themselves to science and win eternal fame.

"I was burned to death by the tyrant Roland because I insisted on science!"

This alone is enough to leave a name in the history of scientific development.

Roland did not urge, but it did not mean that he was not anxious.

Standing on the street, looking at the Empire State Building, the tallest building in Val City with a total of more than 40 floors, he sighed lightly, feeling somewhat confused.

In the past few years, he had done everything he could and should do. Now, in addition to monitoring everything from a high position, his favorite thing was to teach and educate people.

Compared with being the prime minister of the six countries or serving as the emperor of the Vladimir Empire, he preferred to be a school principal.

After all, educating students can help them take a few steps toward becoming a learned person.

Not much, but it is progress anyway.

On the road to the peak of power, the most terrible thing is not failure, but stagnation.

Fortunately, he is still getting stronger.

Whenever his power growth encounters a bottleneck, he will think of Sophia and the journey to the land of death.

If Sophia had not exchanged one for one with the Queen of the Underworld, this would have been a perfect victory.

Unfortunately, there is no if.

Sophia is gone.

Although she is reluctant to face this cruel fact, she is really gone.

Roland has explored the black and white gems mentioned by Sophia more than once, but found nothing.

Not even a soul fragment can be found.

He also begged Alina for help.

After almost losing half of her life, Alina gave the most dejected response.

Without any information about Sophia, it is as if this person has never existed in the world.

Her ending is not even death, but direct disappearance.

In short, it is annihilation.

Just like the humans of the previous era, they completely disappeared with the restart of the plane.

Obviously, the humans of the previous era failed in their resistance and were completely and thoroughly annihilated.

Born from the plane, and finally returned to the plane, becoming the material that constitutes the new era, although it sounds a bit sad, it is very consistent with the rules of the universe.

However, Roland was unwilling to accept it.

If he was an ordinary or even mediocre person, birth, aging, illness and death were all natural laws, and everyone was like this. Although he was disappointed, he would not be unable to accept it.

But he was a transcendent, and he also knew that the final destination of the transcendent was to be deified.

After being deified, life is eternal, and there is no need to restart destruction with the annihilation of the plane. You can transcend the times, witness a brand new era, and overlook all living beings.

Compared with the death of a person, this kind of life is too tempting.

What he couldn't accept the most was that the three goddesses who transcended this era were not the strongest.

In a fair contest, Sophia could even defeat three in one.

Even if Sophia's outrageous perversion is not considered, he may not be unable to defeat Tia.

Sif, Alina, Christine, which one is not a brilliant super genius?

They were just born in the wrong era and did not enjoy the dividends of the early version of the era.

If he just didn't get the bonus, Roland would be sorry but could accept it. What he couldn't accept was that these three pigs on the wind didn't think they were lucky, and even thought they were the pride of the times.

He couldn't stand it.

Even if he died, he would splash them with blood and even drag them down with him.

Since I can't get the bonus, I'll turn the table over and let the people of the new era eat.

This is Roland's true mentality.

He has the qualifications and strength to turn the table over, but he wants to live more.

He is looking forward to the first ray of sunshine in the new era.

Looking at the shining neon lights on the street, he smiled slightly and quickened his pace to walk home.

Christine is still waiting for him.

Perhaps it is a tacit understanding or a compensation. After Christine appeared, Sif and others deliberately reduced the time they spent with Roland and gave more time to Christine.

Reasons are always easy to find.

"I want to study the newly unearthed elf books."

"I recently discovered several new constellations, which will take a long time to study. Please don't disturb me."

"I am exploring the secrets of the Garden of Eden. I can't accompany you for the time being."

Roland knew that this was not a temper, but a kind and gentle one.

Christine suffered the most and her ideological transformation process was the most entangled, but her attitude after the transformation was also the most determined.

She went from being the most loyal believer of the goddess to the number one opponent of Tia.

"The world can be destroyed, and Tia must be buried with it."

This is Christine's attitude.

It is difficult for Roland to evaluate. After all, she was injured too badly, and no one could empathize with her. All he could do was support her. Who made her his only "girlfriend"?

Every woman around him found a unique identity for herself, and Christine was no exception.

He was also his beloved wife, romantic lover, sister whose family affection had deteriorated, and once a sacred girlfriend.

Life was so beautiful that he did have a reason to want to live forever.

Sometimes Roland would also fantasize about what identity Sophia should stay with him if she was rescued.

First, rule out love.

This word is an absolute taboo in the old woman's dictionary.

This question made Roland sad. He really couldn't find any trace of Sophia's existence.

But he would occasionally have fantasies.

What level is Sophia at? If this guy really wants to hide, who can find him?

Just like reuniting with relatives in dreams after losing them, Roland had also seen Sophia in his dreams.

Sophia in her teenage years when she was still married.

He tried to remember her every smile and frown.

If he could win a ticket to the new era, he might as well reshape Sophia in this version.

He knew very well that even if this girl with a reshaped body looked 100% like Sophia, she was not her after all.

She was unique and could not be replicated.

Just as Roland stopped at the door and thought silently, the door opened silently.

Christine felt his hesitation at the door, gently opened the door, and took Roland into her arms.

Her chest wasn't broad, but fortunately it wasn't as flat as it was at the beginning, so it wouldn't hurt Roland.

Perhaps because she felt that this hug wasn't enough to quench her thirst, Christine bit her lip and stood on tiptoe, using the holy water flowing between her lips and teeth to cleanse Roland's soul.

Her gentleness made Roland feel much better, and his longing for Sophia was suppressed.

Christine did not ask Roland what he was thinking. Since he did not want to say it, it was difficult to say. It was a bit tactless to ask him about it at this time.

She held Roland's hand and asked Roland with a smile if he wanted to enjoy a refreshing midnight snack.

Christine's cooking skills are hard to describe as good or bad, but it can only be said to be very special.

She did not use oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, or even fire to cook. She just wrapped the ingredients with holy water and cooked them.

The fragrance of the ingredients and the sweetness of the holy water were fully preserved.

The best ingredients and the simplest processing method made Roland extremely surprised at the first bite.

Roland, who has eaten all the delicacies in the world, has eaten all kinds of delicious food. But he has never enjoyed this kind of food.

He even said very casually, "I will eat your midnight snack every night in the future", a witty saying used by men and women in love to flirt.

Christine is a sincere person. When Roland said he wanted to eat, she took it seriously and asked for it every night.

She would eat Roland after supper, and she never missed it.

Holy water supper is delicious, but no matter how delicious the food is, it can't stand such a big deal, it will really make you sick.

Roland is strong and healthy, and he is not afraid of paying public grain every night, but he can't stand eating holy water vegetables every night.

He wanted to find an excuse to slow down, but unfortunately he couldn't find one.

Christine's expectant eyes instantly melted his hesitation.

Eat! Anyway, holy water tastes good, just drink some vegetables while drinking water.

Just as Roland calmly picked up the knife and fork to eat, Christine held his hand.

"Roland, be honest."

Looking at Christine's clear eyes, Roland suddenly realized that she knew everything, but just didn't say it.

"I want to make you happy."

"Me too, so I hope you can tell me what you want frankly, instead of using this gentle method to do it for me."

Christine smiled sweetly, just like the holy water wrapped in the ingredients.

"As long as you like, I can learn other cooking methods. As long as you control the temperature of the holy water, you can cook meat, your favorite meat."

Roland nodded. He never guessed what a girl was thinking, and this time was no exception.

But Christine is different from others. She doesn't like guessing, but is very frank.

"Okay, I promise to be frank and sincere."

Christine grabbed the table and lifted it up with force. The tabletop was lifted up, revealing the hidden layer underneath.

"Hot pot?"

"Well, I heard that you and Sister Sif often eat this kind of thing together, so I prepared it."

"Is today a good day?"

"The day we met." Christine said softly.

Roland was stunned for a moment. The day he knew him in his memory should not be today, but

He suddenly realized that the acquaintance Christine said was when she followed Bishop Heitingsen to intercept him in the canal.

The dead memory began to attack Roland, and his voice was a little low, "Bishop Heitingsen... It's a pity."

In fact, it's not a pity. Heitingsen's talent is average, but Christine has always respected the teacher and found various precious props for him to prolong his life, allowing him to live for a full 130 years, and finally died without illness.

"The teacher was very calm when he left, but he still had a trace of obsession, so he left the soul box and said that he hoped to breathe the air of the new era. It's a pity that as his disciple, I can't guarantee it for him."

"Roland, is there a chance for the teacher's last wish to come true?"

Looking at Christine's uneasy eyes, Roland suddenly realized that this guy went around in circles and still felt uneasy.

"Of course there is a chance, I promise!"

Roland's eyes were very firm.

He still had half a sentence in his heart that he didn't say out loud, there is a chance, but it is very small.

Christine had no idea that Roland was unsure. She was like a little girl who got candy after getting a satisfactory answer, and her eyes narrowed with joy.

Just as she was holding Roland's hand and preparing to enter the bedroom, a knock on the door sounded.

"Don't worry about the outside, I want to reward you!"

"I want to, but..."

The knock on the door sounded again, and the voice was a little hurried.

"Mr. Roland, Dean Norton finally broke through, he succeeded!" (End of this chapter)