People are on the Ark, assisting Oma Zi-O

This situation has led to conflicts between the Liberi and the Sakota in some social situations. Because of empathy, some Sakotas have developed a habit of not speaking properly, as they only need to communicate with each other. Language has become an inefficient tool to assist empathy and mutual understanding.

Under this premise, some Sakotas have developed a bad habit of not explaining misunderstandings, because in their habitual thinking, misunderstandings do not exist. After all, all it takes is empathy, and the misunderstanding will disappear. Sometimes, empathy will even make Sakota feel incomprehensible empathy for some compatriots who have made mistakes.

Among them, the standard plot is probably the things between Andorn and Lemiaoan. As Sakota, Lemiaoan and Mostima can fully understand Andorn's psychology when making the decision at that time through empathy, but for Fiammetta, understanding Andorn and forgiving Andorn is simply unreasonable, because she has no empathy, she has no way to understand why Andorn made that choice. When she asked Lemiaoan and Mostima why this was the case, Sakota's disadvantage of not being good at speaking human words was highlighted again. They only described that they understood Andorn at the time through empathy, but for Fiammetta, this was definitely not the answer she wanted.

It can be said that this is a microcosm of the conflict between the Sakotas and the Liberians in the city of Lateran today.

That is, Liberi could not become a member of the mutual understanding, and indirectly felt that he was subjected to cold violence. Of course, the biggest driving force behind this was the various benefits for Sakota stipulated by the Lateran laws. It can be said that the Lateran legal system has a bias towards Sakota that is unacceptable.

Sakota's mistakes and Liberi's mistakes are two completely different concepts, which has led to an irreparable rift between the two races.

However, few people will notice this in external performance. Only sociologists who actually study Lateran society will record this hidden danger in their reports. But this social contradiction cannot be resolved in a short time, unless the Pope can give all the advantages and disadvantages to the Sakota, so that there will be no other races in Lateran except the Sakota. However, this is obviously a rather whimsical and bad radical idea.

However, Ark, who knew the true face of Lateran today, felt that this was not impossible. After all, 1000 years ago, the host of the Heaven's Fulcrum transformed the Sarkaz into the Sakota. So 1000 years later did not mean that He could not do the same thing. It was just the same as before. This method was a bit too radical. If it was really implemented, it would probably be boycotted by the entire continent.

Moreover, if all the life on this land became one species, then Priss would probably be overjoyed, because this would mean that she would no longer have to make a classification folder when turning these small animals into Originium.

Fang Ark stopped his wild thoughts and began to command the Xumagias to send an application for entry to Lateran City.

Entering a mobile city is not something you can do just like that. Each mobile city has its own review process. Especially when a large land ship like this wants to approach a city, if they don't send an application first, then what will greet them is the Lateran's close-in defense guns.

"Doctor, we've received a response from Lateran. They've designated us to connect with the city via connection lot 16. The notary office will send someone to contact us shortly. At the same time, Lateran hopes to limit the number of people entering the city to around seven, with no more than three infected individuals."

It is a reasonable request for a city to control the configuration of pick-up locations and meeting personnel. This time, there are no other infected people among those who plan to go to Lateran with Ark except Amiya and Kal'tsit.

Korthir will take Galatron with him to control the watch and stay in Rhodes Island and will not follow them. As for the rest of the people, Ark decided to only take Suigetsu with him.

Shuiyue has suffered a lot during this period. Skadi and Ghost Shark, two deep-sea hunters, have been keeping an eye on him. Although he complained to Fang Zhou the next day, Fang Zhou could only punish Skadi for trespassing into Shuiyue's dormitory without permission. However, Fang Zhou had no way of interfering with what these two people did every day. After all, it was their freedom.

Moreover, Skadi and Ghost Shark did not follow Shuiyue as blatantly as previously stated. They simply moved their dormitory next to Shuiyue. After being treated by Ark with the Sheep Talisman, Ghost Shark also moved in to live with Skadi.

As for the matter of changing dormitories, it was a voluntary application submitted by the original operator of the dormitory where Skadi lives now. As for the reason, the reason given by that operator was: Miss Orca gave too much.

As for the past few days, in order to ensure that she could have a quiet living environment, Shuiyue even ran to Fangzhou's office every day to avoid the two deep-sea hunters.

It was just right that Shuiyue had entered Lateran City now, and on the pretext of following a mission, she could avoid these two deep-sea hunters and Fang Zhou and relax in this religious holy city.

"So, Doctor, I'm applying to join this mission."

Looking at Skadi who was chasing after him, Fang Zhou waved his hand helplessly.

"Operator Skadi, I don't think you're confused as to why I specifically included Suigetsu in our visiting team."

Fang Zhou rubbed the bridge of his nose, feeling a little annoyed by Skadi's persistence.

I have clearly explained Shuiyue's special situation and even told them the history of Haisi. Why do this killer whale and the shark insist on monitoring Shuiyue?

Fang Zhou knew that the shadow that Hai Si had brought to them was too heavy. After joining the team of deep-sea hunters, fighting and killing with Hai Si basically became the main theme of their lives, but their current persistent attitude was really unpleasant.

"Doctor, I think what you said might be true. Hai Si is a special creature created by you to clean up the planet's environment. But after so many years, even you yourself probably don't know how far Hai Si has developed. You can't use your experience from more than 10,000 years ago to treat Hai Si now. Shark and I both believe that Hai Si is still very dangerous, even though he may now..."

Fang Zhou waved his hand, interrupting Skadi's thoughts of continuing.

The prejudice in people’s hearts is a mountain.

He should have understood long ago that for the deep-sea hunters who had fought Hai Si day and night, whether Hai Si was good or bad was never within their consideration.

All they cared about was how many pieces they should chop the sea into or how many holes they should poke in it.

It is unrealistic to change the views of the deep-sea hunters by starting with Skadi and Ghost Shark. Perhaps it would be easier to start with the higher-ups, such as... Gloria.

The Ark didn't know where Swordfish was currently roaming across the land. But as long as Ghost Shark and Skadi were still here, there was no need to worry about Gloria's arrival. Furthermore, according to Grani's mission report, when Skadi and Ghost Shark were previously dispatched to Casimir, the two hunters had caused quite a stir.

With Gloria's abilities, she might have already set her sights on Rhodes Island.

Fine.

After realizing this, Ark no longer planned to correct Skadi and Ghost Shark's ideas. Skadi was straightforward and would not look back once she made up her mind. Ghost Shark hated Hai Si because Hai Si destroyed her hometown and was destructive to civilization. It would be difficult for her to change her mind in a short time, unless Ark had the Eternal Eye of the Other God without CD.

But if he had that thing, he could just glare at it and, not to mention changing the Deep Sea Hunter's opinion of Hai Si, even fast-forwarding to the finale wouldn't be a problem.

Speaking of which, the Demon Passport can also do this, but it is not long-lasting. Compared with the Other Sky God, they have their own merits and demerits.

"I understand your thoughts, but it's impossible for me to participate in this mission. The original intention was to let Shuiyue relax a little from being surrounded by you and the Ghost Shark. After all, I brought her here. In the end, it's not good to let her live a life worse than that of a fenced-in prison."

Fang Ark said this and knocked on the table. Skadi took a deep breath and finally left the office.

"How about it?"

Ghost Shark stood at the door and watched Skadi coming out. Although he didn't deliberately listen to the conversation inside, he knew from the killer whale's expression that the result was definitely not what he expected.

"The Doctor refused."

"I got it."

Ghost Shark was not disappointed. This outcome was within her consideration. If she was not allowed to follow, then she would not be allowed to follow. She thought they would not be able to stay in Lateran City for long, no more than two or three days. After all, they still had to rush to Iberia. Ark had said before that time was not abundant.

So there is no need to feel any sense of urgency, it is a good opportunity to relax.

"Alright, Whale. With the Doctor and Amiya here for a day or two, even if that Kaiji reveals his true identity, he won't be able to cause any trouble. So, we might as well take a break."

The ghost shark walked back and forth briskly in the corridor, and finally even spun gently and began to dance.

The graceful dance even infected the air in the corridor, filling it with a sweet fragrance.

"In that case, how about dancing with me, Whale?"

Chapter 455: If Theresa had killed the future Pope by the river

"Docking port number four has been successfully completed. Rhodes Island has successfully completed the docking."

After the docking units were interlocked, Rhodes Island stopped steadily next to Plot 5 of Lateran City and was fixed on the plot.

Fang Zhou, Kal'tsit, Amiya, and Shuiyue had been waiting near the exit for a long time. As the door gradually opened, they appeared in front of the people who came to greet Rutland.

"Long time no see, Doctor. I never thought we would meet again in Rutland."

The blue-haired fallen angel had two staffs slung across his waist and looked at the four people standing at the docking station with a gentle smile. Among the four, Amiya was a little surprised when she saw that it was Mostima who came to pick them up, but the other three did not show any emotion.

Kal'tsit had the same poker face as before, and even if she was surprised, she had probably hidden it well. Suigetsu didn't recognize this fallen angel at all, but since it was her first time seeing him, she paid a little more attention to him.

As for Fang Zhou, he already knew who was coming to pick him up, so there was no surprise on his face. He just had a gentle smile on his face, exactly the same as the last time they met. Perhaps it could be considered an alternative poker face.

Mostima looked at the four people coming out of the docking station. She was familiar with Fang Zhou, Kal'tsit and Amiya. But among this team, the blue boy whom she had never seen before naturally attracted Mostima's attention more.

According to the list submitted by Rhodes Island, this young man should be Suigetsu.

As for the race... Agor. Nowadays, there are not many Agors on land. Originally, the Agors were concentrated in the eastern part of Dayan and near the coast of the East Country. They have long been in the territory of Iberia. However, after the Great Silence in Iberia, the resistance to the Agors in Iberia has become increasingly strong. It has not improved until recent years. The Agors in the eastern part of Dayan have always been at peace, but they generally do not move outside.

As for the East Country...

The East Country has been in a semi-closed state for hundreds of years, and there is very little intelligence. The young Agor in front of him happens to be from the East Country. Well, it's really a coincidence.

"Long time no see, Miss Mastema. It's nice to see you again. But we didn't expect that it would be Miss Mastema who would greet us after we arrived in Rutland."

Amiya smiled and shook hands with Mostima, but after hearing what Amiya said, Mostima's expression became a little subtle.

"Ah, that. The main reason is that the news of your Rhodes Island presence in Lungmen has begun to spread across the land. When the Pope heard that you were coming to Lateran, his attitude was quite subtle, especially after I reported my experience."

Ah, this...

Amiya felt a little embarrassed and touched the back of her head with a shy look.

Mostima's transformation into the alien Sakota at Lungmen was truly an unexpected disaster, and later she was dragged into the battle to eliminate the alien blood demon by herself and others again. After the battle, she also thought about giving the other party some rewards, but Mostima chose to refuse. She said at the time that this experience was a good adventure, and she did not experience any substantial risks, so she did not need any rewards. As long as Amiya did not mind her reporting the information of this incident to the Holy See after returning to Lateran, it would be fine.

At that time, Amiya agreed without hesitation. It was nothing to her. Zi-O's information was not a secret. Lungmen had already known about Zi-O's information except for the part about the power of the devil. So she did not think it was inappropriate for Mostima to report the matter to the Lateran Church.

"Anyway, since Exploding Chainsaw Man and I have some connections with you all, the reception this time fell on the two of us who didn't have time to escape. Ah, Midnight Executioner will be in charge of security over there."

"Mastema, I've told you many times not to call me by those weird names."

Standing at a distance not too close, Fiammetta's complaints were still clear.

Miss Liberi, who looked a bit domineering, came over with her weapon, which she couldn't tell whether it was a gunpowder or a hand cannon. Her fiery red eyes were still a little wary when she saw Fang Zhou.

After all, their previous experience at Longmen was not pleasant at all, especially for Fiameta.

"It seems Miss Fiammetta is still a little wary of us, but that's understandable."

Ark could understand Fiammetta's little emotions. After all, if one day your friend was turned into a monster by a group of riddlers and had to continue to bear the monster's power for the so-called land, you would do the same, and maybe even more intensely.

"Don't worry, you are the guests that His Holiness the Pope specifically wants to see. I will not mix personal grudges into this mission."

Fiammetta's businesslike manner made Mostima shake her head.

Xiao Fei still hasn't figured out what the Pope means, but it's true. If she could figure out what the old man means, Fiammetta would not be Fiammetta anymore.

"Then please follow me. By the way, it's not too late to talk about this now. Welcome to the Holy City, Lateran."

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"Leader, are we really not going to follow in?"

Monte, other Pathfinders, and Rhodes Island's stationed operators watched with some confusion as Mostima, Fiammetta, and the others entered Lateran City from the basic port.

The original plan was for them to go in together with Ark, but for some reason Ark changed the plan temporarily and only took Amiya, Kal'tsit and the Agor boy named Suigetsu into Lateran, and asked them to wait for news on the Rhodes Island main ship. If all went well, they would probably be able to enter the city after a while.

Monte and the others didn't know why such a strange change had to be made, but Andorn understood. When he saw that the two people came to pick up Ark and the others, Andorn understood.

Perhaps now is not a good time to meet them. The Doctor is going to meet the Pope next, and the final version of his plan does require him to meet the Pope. He wonders whether the conversation between the Doctor and the Pope will allow him to achieve this goal.

If you can, then you can avoid some unnecessary conflicts, but if not...

At least they should wait until Rhodes Island leaves before going in. After all, they came here on Rhodes Island's ships and ate Rhodes Island's food. No matter how urgent the problem is, they should not involve their benefactor.

Besides, it has been so many years, I don’t mind waiting for a while or a few days.

"But I didn't expect that Your Highness Ding didn't come along. I thought the Doctor would definitely bring you along on this trip to Rutland."

A tired voice sounded from behind him. Andon looked sideways and saw a tired-looking Korsil following Theresa to the control center.

"This time, we're mainly conducting exploratory negotiations with the Pope, exploring the attitudes of both sides, not demanding an immediate result. Considering my status, if I were brought along, the outcome might not go the way we envision."

At this point, Theresa's eyes flashed with a hint of reminiscence.

"Come to think of it, the current Pope is called Evangelista XI, right? We met when he was young, but he didn't know who I was then. I remember I was taking a walk while he was fetching water from the river. The wary look he gave me was exactly the same as the other Sakotas.

However, he didn't choose to attack a weak Sarkaz woman like me who was walking alone by the river. After fetching water, he just warned me with his gun not to follow him, and then left alone.

Ah, the weak Sarkaz woman.

Lucille couldn't help but twitch her lips as she listened.

If you are considered a weak Sarkaz woman, then what exactly am I, Kor'sil? However, if the young Pope had really attacked Your Highness, Your Highness would definitely have fought back. If Your Highness had killed the young Pope right then and there, perhaps Lateran would be a completely different place now.

I'm a little curious, if this is the ending, what will the current timeline look like? By the way, I have the Galatron control watch head in my hand now, do you want it...

When this thought flashed through Krosier's mind, she was suddenly startled, then shook her head to throw this terrible idea out of her mind.

It's so scary. It is said that when you have a sharp weapon, you will naturally want to kill. I know that changing time, space and history is the most forbidden taboo, but when I hold the magic machine that can travel through time and space and change history in my hands, I still can't control the desire to give it a try. This sentence really comes true.

"You look exhausted, Klushie. Did you work overtime again last night?"

When Theresa brought up this topic, Kluciere, who had been quite energetic, immediately wilted like an eggplant hit by frost.

"Your Highness, please don't mention such things. When you and Kal'tsit were still here, I worked overtime for Babel Tower. Various energy modules broke down one day, then the next. It was a wiring problem. It was either a fault here today or a fault there tomorrow. I had to fix this today, then fix that tomorrow, and I had to be ready to make overall plans for the ship at any time... It completely fulfilled that saying."

"What?"

“There is always work to do.”

But Lucille couldn't help but complain when she recalled the bitterness of the past, but after she finished complaining, a hint of nostalgia flashed in her eyes.

"Although it was tiring back then, it felt so fulfilling. We all worked hard on this land for our dreams. Whether it was repairing the internal conflicts of the Sarkaz or changing their external image, we all worked hard to ensure that this race could have a better living environment on Earth and that this land could become a better place. With a dream to support you and a genuine love for this profession and work, even working overtime won't make you feel tired at all. Of course, I'm just using a slightly exaggerated rhetoric here, Your Highness, please don't take it seriously."

When Koluchil said this, he quickly added an explanation to his previous sentence to avoid danger. He didn't know if he had experienced anything else in the past year that led to this habit.

"What about you now?"

"right now."

Krosier had a thoughtful expression on her face, and then she remembered herself studying the Galatron Control Watch last night, and she felt even more tired, but she couldn't hide the joy in her heart.

"Same, same, except that the Doctor brought back so many amazing things that I'm overwhelmed. I also stayed up all night yesterday researching the Gadratron's fire control system and attack modules. In fact, I've only slept for less than three hours from yesterday to now. Although I'm exhausted, I feel quite fulfilled and satisfied. After all, for people like us who research things, the unknown is the greatest gift. Of course, it's best not to be too caught up in the unknown."

It can be said that Krosier is in both pain and happiness now.

"It sounds like you've been researching all night. What have you found?"

"Not that I've discovered it, but I can certainly make a super low-spec youth mini version of the Galatron attack module using the materials available on this land."

Despite having such a long prefix, Kluchil still proudly puffed out her chest, allowing her majestic coastline to stand out in front of Theresa.

"..."

"Your Highness, shouldn't you say something?"

Klucie turned to look at Theresa, who had suddenly fallen silent, her face full of confusion and bewilderment.