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Chapter 1174: 175: The Grand Stage of Terra World (9,200, thanks to Xiao Si Baga for the alliance leader's reward!)_4

Chapter 1174: Chapter 175: The Grand Stage of Terra World (9,200, thanks to Xiao Si Baga for the alliance leader’s reward!)_4

They supported the Blood of the Ten Kings without any hesitation, without a hint of dissatisfaction.

This is World Tree City—the most prosperous and passionate city in the whole of Terra, the dreamland for the Canaan Moore Elves.

High technology, low quality of life.

Despite having the Dyson Cloud, and the unimaginable technology of the World Tree City capable of providing nearly infinite energy, the elves living within are still plagued by many worries and pains.

These pains are even deeper and harder to solve compared to the residents of the Imperial Capital, making them feel even less happy.

After all, the majority of energy in the Imperial Capital is supplied to the Planetary Shield Beam, and its residents know that the city they live in is not only the political center of The Empire, but also a massive fortress.

But Ian doesn’t intend to criticize anyone.

“It’s already quite good.”

Ian objectively commented, “Although they possess extremely advanced technology, the social system of Canaan Moore is actually very primitive. The Blood of the Ten Kings can maintain the operation of a mega-city of over ten million people amid such intense internal strife, and manage it fairly orderly, which is enough to prove that the upper echelons of Canaan Moore actually have quite exceptional capabilities.”

“The lower-class people are impoverished, but the welfare system is still running. The essence of the Blood of the Ten Kings’ activities is a kind of universal welfare. They cleverly bind social subsidies and welfare to themselves, facilitating a tacit participation through internal strife and continuous speeches and propaganda, making people feel like their support can truly determine which branch of the Blood of the Ten Kings gains the upper hand.”

“I suspect that this internal strife is deliberately constructed as a ‘culture’ to shift social conflicts. The factions of the Blood of the Ten Kings are diverse; no matter which side one despises, there is always an opposing side to support, which can instead dissolve animosity.”

“No one starves to death. No one is homeless—World Tree City surprisingly has no vagrants, and it seems not due to expelling vagrants as in the Imperial Capital, which is enough to astonish me.”

This is distinct from the initial evaluation of ‘all is unbearable.’ After contemplation, Ian gave Canaan Moore quite a high evaluation: “The residential areas for civilians are located in the city’s center, where the outside scenery is invisible. Only the wealthy and the Sublimators can live on the outer side of the World Tree City, where the entire World Tree Great Plain and its beautiful yet dangerous landscape are visible.”

“It sounds like the rich and the Sublimators monopolize the ‘beauty,’ but actually, if there’s a magical beast raid, an enemy invasion, or a natural disaster, it’s this group that steps up to resist. They occupy most of the resources, thus they have the obligation to combat.”

“This aspect is exactly the same as the Imperial Capital—the strongest reside in the Upper City District, but are situated outside the Solitary Mountain to immediately deal with various disasters and foreigners, while ordinary people live deep in the underground of the Central Urban District of the Imperial Capital, being heavily protected.”

“Obligation, enjoyment, and cost. As rulers of Canaan Moore, the responsibility and arrogance of the Blood of the Ten Kings is thus evident.”

This is Ian’s final conclusion.

“Hmm.”

Upon hearing this, even the King of the Mountain felt somewhat astonished, she glanced at Ian, a complex emotion flickering through her golden-red eyes: “You see deeply and clearly… In the first hundred years, I wasn’t able to see so low.”

The True Dragon admits her arrogance frankly, “Even to this day, I can’t truly understand the suffering of your so-called ‘mortals’ like you humans. We won’t die from illnesses, are hard to injure, don’t need to eat or drink in the usual sense, and don’t need to worry about natural disasters or magical beast attacks. It’s difficult for us to empathize… just like geniuses finding it hard to understand how others don’t comprehend ‘simple’ problems.”

“Only humans can solve human problems. The Dragon King would be pleased.”

“Is this a test from Dragon Island? Or a Dragon King’s attention towards me?”

Ian turned his head, meeting the gaze of the King of the Mountain, asking with interest, “Does Dragon Island also concern itself with the issues of human society?”

“More than you would imagine.”

Whispered the King of the Mountain, letting out a deep sigh, “You have met Carlos, so you should also know about the demons. The worse the society, the poorer the living environment, the more hopeless the populace, the easier it is for those conditions that breed Void Demons… those curses and grievances.”

“This is an ongoing ‘Apocalypse’ disaster… Hence, even the Sublimators, no matter how superior they are, cannot oppress the lower classes excessively. But even so, as the population of the entire Terra grows, the species of demons also grows larger, though, even if Terra Humans were to immediately live happily and comfortably, this situation would at most be alleviated slightly… Because…”

At this point, the King of the Mountain fell silent. She shook her head, letting her long silver hair ripple like a waterfall, “I can’t tell you this for now, but when you reach Dragon Island, the Dragon King will discuss it with you personally.”

“In short, as one of the most important factions against the Void Demons, Dragon Island has always been observing humans who have a positive significance on ‘human social progress.’ Ian, although I’m sorry for not telling you this sooner, I have reported all recent changes in Xiawei Territory to my teacher, the Galewind Dragon King. He holds a high opinion of you, believing you have the potential to solve these issues.”