Chapter 373
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Chapter 373: Return to Mirror City
After the war ended, Luo Ji stayed in Shangyuan City for 6 days.
After properly arranging all matters on the front lines, he then led a troop of men back to Mirror City.
This troop naturally included Li Ke and a portion of the traditional werewolf warriors who had clearly expressed their willingness to submit to him.
However, for him, beastmen were, after all, a brand-new race.
To be safe, Luo Ji still took some time to individually confirm the loyalty of these werewolves.
At the same time, he naturally couldn’t help but glance at their attribute panels.
He then had to admit, the basic combat power of the beastman race was truly strong.
Even if you pulled out a random grunt from the troop, their Bravery rating was solidly 3-stars, while the average human soldier generally only had 2-stars.
After confirming their loyalty and feeling there were no major issues, Luo Ji decided to bring them back to Mirror City.
On one hand, it was to allow his people to accept the existence of beastmen more quickly, to make them realize that these beastmen were about to become a part of their civilization.
On the other hand, it was to dispel the unease of Li Ke, this surrendered general.
While he was at it, he would raise his loyalty again.
Once it reached over 80 points, he could basically be rest assured about this wolf tribe general.
Incidentally, Li Ke’s loyalty had already reached 70 points at this time.
After entering the city, Luo Ji, riding on Liaoyuan Huo’s back with his military uniform still on, enjoyed the cheers of his people.
Originally, during such a triumphant return, Luo Ji could be said to be the absolute, unshakeable protagonist.
However, this time, the troop of werewolf warriors in the procession attracted many people’s attention.
In just a few short days, the existence of beastmen had already become fully known to the people of Myriad Worlds Civilization.
The people were gradually accepting the existence of this novel species, the beastmen.
But when they saw a troop of werewolf warriors walking in Luo Ji’s triumphant procession, eyes filled with surprise and wonder still couldn’t help but focus on them.
Luo Ji, of course, didn’t care about this, because this was precisely his objective.
He now wanted beastmen to appear in his people’s line of sight as much as possible.
If they occasionally saw a beastman, people would naturally be surprised.
But when people could casually go out, stroll the streets, and see beastmen every day, would they still be surprised? No!
Because that would have become the norm.
Of course, Luo Ji felt he still had a long way to go to achieve such an effect.
He didn’t expect humans and beastmen to instantly live harmoniously in the same city.
Whether for safety considerations or other reasons, this was unrealistic.
And Luo Ji wouldn’t forcibly bring humans and beastmen together so quickly.
That would only cause more trouble, and the mutual integration of two civilizations required time.
According to his plan, he would first activate ‘Civilization Conqueror’ to annex the beastman civilization.
Occupy their city-states, and then establish those cities as beastman cities, similar to special administrative regions.
Then he would first try to facilitate trade between human society and beastman society, to allow the beastmen to accept and grow accustomed to the laws and life of their Myriad Worlds Civilization.
Only after that would further civilization integration occur.
“How do you feel?”
Luo Ji casually asked Li Ke.
“Very… prosperous…”
After a long pause, he managed to squeeze out this one word.
But Li Ke really couldn’t find any other adjectives.
Along the way, Li Ke and his companions had already witnessed the scale of Shangyuan City and the prosperity of Great Zhou City.
Yet, they never expected that Mirror City’s prosperity would actually surpass Great Zhou City, and even give a feeling of overwhelming dominance.
Luo Ji chuckled twice after hearing this, but didn’t say anything more.
“I have things to attend to. Next, I’ll have Luo Yong show you around the city.”
As he spoke, Luo Ji gave Luo Yong a look, and Luo Yong immediately understood.
A battle had just ended. Even for werewolves who had submitted, Luo Ji couldn’t truly let them roam freely in the city by themselves.
Having Luo Yong accompany them was undoubtedly an extra layer of security.
After returning to Mirror City and having a simple lunch, Luo Ji didn’t get any leisure time, and he went straight to his office.
Under the gaze of his secretaries, whose expressions were excitedly beyond their control, he began to flip through the reports on his desk.
In response, Luo Ji could only shake his head and smile wryly.
He also wanted to recruit people, but alas, not just anyone could enter the secretary’s office.
He only hoped that once culture was widely promoted, the various academies could send him more talents skilled in managing state affairs.
During the time he was fighting the beastmen on the front lines, Shi Yaoshan, as Chief Secretary, had handled many important documents for him.
In terms of work ability, Shi Yaoshan was actually already qualified to go out and serve as a city lord.
However, considering the workload in his secretary’s office, he decisively decided to postpone this matter for now.
At least until he recruited two more secretaries to fill in.
After simply reviewing the reports on his desk, Luo Ji rubbed his temples.
A hint of undeniable fatigue showed between his brows, as he had barely had any leisure time recently.
Today, he was also busy traveling, having just rushed back to Mirror City.
Immediately afterward, he went to his office to start working.
Such diligence and dedication to his people made Luo Ji want to give himself a thumbs-up.
Just as he was contemplating whether to go back for a short nap and leave the remaining few documents for tomorrow, a guard quickly walked in.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, Zhang Tang of the Dark Division requests an audience.”
“Oh?”
Luo Ji couldn’t help but feel a little surprised upon hearing this.
“If I’m not mistaken, it hasn’t been many days, has it? He finished so quickly?”
With this doubt, Luo Ji immediately said.
“Let him in.”
Zhang Tang, having received permission, quickly entered.
Then, formally bowing to Luo Ji, he spoke.
“Your humble servant Zhang Tang, greets Your Majesty!”
“Alright, enough with the formalities.”
Luo Ji waved his hand directly.
Then he directly asked the doubt in his mind.
“Zhang Tang, have you handled everything I entrusted you with earlier?”
“Reporting to Your Majesty, everything has been handled.”
As he spoke, Zhang Tang immediately presented the report in his hands with both hands.
“Bring it up.”
After signaling guard He Liang to retrieve the report, Luo Ji opened it and for a moment didn’t know what to say.
Should he now lament that Zhang Tang’s interrogation techniques were becoming increasingly refined? Or should he despise Li Yuanjie for being so spineless, confessing everything in minutes?
Incidentally, it’s worth noting that just as his writing reflected his character, Zhang Tang’s handwriting was as ordinary as ever.
Of course, if one had to point out a merit, it would be that each stroke was exceptionally neat…
