Cyber Era Witch
Chapter 628 - 532 Illness

Chapter 628: Chapter 532 Illness

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The chilly rain drizzled down, as if it were early spring instead of the start of summer.

Xu Yang arrived in the forests of Mingge Mountain, where the trees seemed to have their own heartbeat; he could faintly hear vague sounds, for he too was part of the oath.

The new residents of the forest were those willing to follow nature, who had abandoned industrial cities and modern environments. Now hiding behind layers of illusions and barriers, they were wary of all visitors. Xu Yang was an exception, which made these new forest dwellers respect him even more, for there was always a white deer walking before him, leading him onward. The white deer was the embodiment of the will of the woods, and they were well accustomed to this protocol.

It took Xu Yang to the most secluded places, where the forest nearly blocked out all sight, where all secrets were hidden, unknown to anyone.

The white deer no longer walked but sat down in a clearing in the woods, surrounded by the sound of babbling streams.

"Earlier, I heard the messages carried by the wind." Xu Yang looked at the white deer, "You wanted to see me?"

"Because of the cold wind, a chill lingers over our heads." A profound sound arose, its voice deep, echoing like ancient reverberations from before the age of humankind.

"All weather forecasting agencies have declared that the climate is entering a mini ice age." Xu Yang understood; in fact, he was also concerned about this issue, "Some rivers that never freeze may ice over this winter, the grain yield will further decrease, it will become dryer, and there will be even less rain... nothing about it is normal."

"It’s because the Ice Giant God has blown his northern winds from the Polar Horn," the voice in the forest said, "My power can only extend over the Archipelago, and even what I can do is gradually lessening. You need to find your own flames for warmth to endure these harsh winter months."

"Do we have a chance to reverse the process?" Xu Yang asked, "What about negotiating with the Mystics who release the north winds, or simply defeating them?"

"...That might be the only way." The voice in the forest narrated slowly, "But Zenith is its sibling, even if you were to embark on the most fearless expedition, Yan Duo would become your adversary. Yan Duo will not stand idly by if its siblings are killed."

"So we must seek another path." Xu Yang understood the situation, "Finding new sources of energy and heat supply."

"...That is the wisest choice," the voice in the forest stretched the tone, like an infinite echo coming from the base of the tree roots, "You must build up strength through the coming frosty winters to raise high the harvest during the summers after winter."

"Then we must plan ahead, expand the network of crops woven by the Golden Branch, and double the grain yield." Xu Yang reflected, "At that time, not only will we be able to feed the local population, but we should also export overseas. Additionally, ensuring the construction of offshore oil and gas drilling platforms is essential, providing fuel and heating supplies for the people."

"...A wise choice." The voice amidst the forest was melodious and varied, at times sounding like a man’s, at other times like an ethereal maiden’s, "...Elride’s power is not limitless, and the ice age will eventually end. This cold season brings not only destruction and calamity but also a test... When the frost wind blows, trees are just as susceptible to decay as humans are. May we stand united and safely endure the bitter winter."

Then, the voice in the forest vanished, and the white deer also strolled away.

Xu Yang returned from the forest and couldn’t help analyzing.

It was already June, yet today the temperature was only 12℃. Unannounced cold waves, like whirlpools, swept across the northern and southern hemispheres. Xu Yang silently clarified the situation. Nestor Corporation must manage the Northern Archipelago well, continue to build the economic system, integrate the will of the people, reorganize the army, develop technology, and lead everyone through these times so that Farosa could also continue to cultivate strength in peace.

The global reduction in resources would undoubtedly sharpen the contradictions.

Once the pressure converged, there were essentially three strategies to adopt.

One was to develop virtual pleasures to lessen the pressure, filling life with entertainment to divert attention and slow down the accumulation of stress.

Two was to pass the pressure downwards, deliberately making a large part of the population bear the cost, including enslaving and restricting some people’s meaning in life, creating durable consumables, thereby making life easier for others; declaring war on external forces was another form, viewing them as objects of plunder to take their resources.

Three was to spread the benefits among the people, allowing them to share the prosperity brought by development, thus feeling fulfilled and carefree. With people’s spending power, the economy could operate normally, and a thriving market would in turn promote technological progress.

Model three is the most ideal, and from its inception, Nestor Corporation has adopted such a model.

Share joys and sorrows.

Nestor Corporation has always stood with the majority, its endeavors never for personal gain, all efforts for improving the living circumstances of its members.

All within the company share in both glory and loss. No one partakes in unjust wealth, nor does anyone reap without sowing, respecting rationality and abiding by rules. Even in difficult times, everyone will pull together and overcome the hardships.

At the same time, Nestor Corporation has always refused external financial investments and controlling stakes, rejecting one invitation letter and subscription agreement after another from outside; by merely signing the contract, they could receive nearly 3 trillion in vast funds, equivalent to expanding Nestor Corporation’s scale by two to three times.

Even so, they still firmly maintained their stance, forbidding banks and financial bodies from interfering in the company’s operations.

The intercontinental banking system and investment companies are adept at manipulating the market, and if Nestor Corporation foolishly took its seat at the table, accepting this so-called gift, it would only be ensnared by the traps and plots that followed.

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