Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 469 The Unyielding New City!
Qin Xiaonan looked at Shao Zheng and continued, "The Grand Speaker should see very clearly that if the Shurima Empire truly intends to conquer Aris Continent..."

"Given the power they've demonstrated, if they simply set up a few sun disks at key points and launch a strong attack, do we, with the current overall strength of human mages, have any substantial means to resist them?"

The answer to this question is self-evident.

Faced with that level of power, the human mage legions, and even forbidden spells, appeared so fragile.

Shao Zheng's lips moved slightly, but he couldn't make a sound because he knew that what Qin Xiaonan said was true.

"Therefore, I am standing here to reveal this information to you without any need or motive to deceive you."

"If I truly harbored ill intentions, I could simply stand by and watch the storm unfold; why bother with all this?"

His tone softened slightly: "I was born and raised on this land, and I am influenced by its culture."

"I also do not want to see this land engulfed in war and devastated."

Upon hearing Qin Xiaonan's words, Shao Zheng fell into deep thought:
If this were during the heyday of human magical civilization, when the Holy City's authority was at its zenith.

If Qin Xiaonan's words and actions today become known to the outside world, she will undoubtedly be labeled as a 'traitor' and 'communicating with demons'.

The Holy City's court will never tolerate him, and the punitive army may already be at the city gates.

But now, times have changed.

Human mages have lost their power, and the once-beacon of faith—the Holy City—has collapsed and fallen.

Looking at the world, it seems that only Aries remains as a relatively safe human habitat.

The continent of Non-Clouds had long been occupied by the Shurima Empire, and the continent of Europa had been corrupted by the Void Queen. Only a few cities had survived, and this was only because the Void had not continued its attack.

America was also swallowed by the sirens, and only a small number of people escaped...

Indeed, there was no direct attack from the Shurima faction here.

Previously, they attributed this to geographical location and strategic priorities.

But now it seems that this is very likely because of Qin Xiaonan.

Thinking of this, Shao Zheng let out a long sigh.

"I understand." His voice returned to its usual calm, though it was still hoarse.

"Qin Xiaonan, I will not, and will no longer, inquire into the specific nature of your relationship with the Shurima Empire."

"Knowing this is enough for me."

As the Speaker of the Council, Shao Zheng's vision extends beyond a single point.

Moreover, he was not a pedantic person who believed that demons were demons and were all mortal enemies of mankind.

One must know how to assess the situation and make compromises to a certain extent.

In the face of an absolute disparity in strength, it is meaningless to pursue a clear distinction between right and wrong.

What matters is the results.

The most important thing is to prevent this land from being targeted by demons and to ensure the survival of hundreds of millions of people.

If Qin Xiaonan exists, she is that safeguard.

Therefore, maintaining a tacit "cooperation" or even a certain degree of "dependence" with him is the most rational and beneficial choice at present.

Moreover, as Qin Xiaonan said.

Not to mention the powerful Shurima Empire, even those other demonic empires that once wreaked havoc and have now been incorporated have never truly set their sights on the heartland of China.

This in itself is strong evidence.

Shao Zheng made a decision: "I will immediately order the destruction of all previous investigations conducted on you."

"And will prohibit anyone from conducting any further investigation into you for any reason."

He looked at Qin Xiaonan, his eyes conveying a silent agreement.

In the current situation, achieving this delicate balance with Qin Xiaonan is the most appropriate course of action. Although they have now received definitive information from Qin Xiaonan that China will not be besieged by the surrounding demonic empires.

However, the order has already been issued, and it is impossible to change the order at this time, as that would cause even greater suspicion.

At the same time, this plan is also effective, because we cannot place all our hopes on Qin Xiaonan.

However, Shao Zheng's instructions changed to proceed steadily and slowly.

Some large base cities have begun to systematically and on a small scale relocate some non-core population and industries to surrounding satellite cities or inland pre-planned locations.

However, the large-scale migration, which could have triggered panic, was stopped in time.

However, the general public often has a keen sense of smell.

While large base cities are keeping a low profile, they are indeed carrying out population relocation.

Meanwhile, news of demons gathering in the surrounding area spread a sense of unease among the people.

Many people are no longer waiting for specific official arrangements and are starting to move spontaneously and with anxieties about the future to inland areas and to small and medium-sized cities that they perceive as safer.

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On a coastal observation deck in Shanghai.

The building, which cantilevered over the sea, features a streamlined design and a silver-gray facade that gleams with a cool sheen in the sunlight.

At the edge of the terrace, Qin Xiaonan sat on a rattan lounge chair, holding a seemingly ordinary fishing rod in her hand.

Mu Nujiao sat next to him, a magic theory notebook open on her lap, but her gaze was mostly fixed on the shimmering sea.

Unlike the tense atmosphere in the main urban area of ​​Shanghai, there is a strange tranquility in the air here.

The sea breeze carried a salty, fishy scent, but lacked the usual sinister malice of a siren.

"Brother-in-law."

The sound of Mu Nuxin's footsteps broke the silence.

She walked quickly towards us, the hem of her business suit skirt swaying slightly with her movements, her face showing obvious worry.

"I just came back from the government building. Shanghai has already activated a Level 3 emergency response."

"Several districts have already begun organizing evacuations."

"Does our new city also need to make any adjustments?"

"Brother-in-law, are we really just going to sit here and do nothing?"

At that moment, a huge shadow slowly swam by beneath the sea, its scales reflecting a dim light.

It was clearly some kind of large sea monster, but it was just hovering on the seabed and had not surfaced.

Qin Xiaonan flicked her wrist slightly, and the fishing line drew a beautiful arc in the air.

"Not urgent."

The fishing hook went back into the water, and ripples spread out in circles.

He looked up at the distant horizon, where a phantom image of a sun disk was faintly visible through the clouds.

"We don't need to move here."

Looking at Qin Xiaonan's calm profile and then at her sister who was still focused on the fishing float, Mu Nuxin felt completely at ease.

The Mu family's gamble on Qin Xiaonan proved to be absolutely correct.

She also had complete trust in Qin Xiaonan; as long as he remained calm, Mu Nuxin felt confident.

Hearing Qin Xiaonan's calm and composed "no need to move," Mu Nuxin still had doubts, but she was also infected by that composure.

　It's been locked up again; after the revisions, it's completely unrecognizable.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)