Chapter 1,265 Anulili’s Impression of Shadow City

"I hope you can join us," Fina looked at Anulili's face and said in her unique serious tone, "My Majesty, you need more power."

I looked at Fina quite surprised, feeling that this was not her behavior at all. This queen who once transformed herself into a cyborg creature, who once gave up all emotions, still maintains a lack of initiative after returning to her normal personality. In addition to enjoying the peaceful life after her abdication at home, and occasionally getting together with our family, she rarely has any interest in strangers: let alone Anulili, who is the first person today. Meet someone once. In short, she is like a lazy shadow, and has never been so "active" as she is today.

And more importantly she now calls me "Your Majesty". This is rare. In more relaxed situations, Fina likes to call our family "friends". Although this rigid way of calling us is a bit ridiculous, it is also one of the signs that she is close to others. Only on very formal occasions would she call our family "Your Majesty" and "Sir".

"I read the newly updated information in the public information link and learned about the Merova people and the slave races." Fina looked at Anulili apologetically, "I can understand that you are now worried about You have doubts about becoming a vassal of another powerful race again. The psychological trauma left by the Melova people on you is too serious. But I still want to give you a suggestion: don’t miss the opportunity. Acceptance by the people is important, but the survival of the race is at stake. Sometimes you need to put aside all emotional factors. The void is not as safe as you think. Races like ours must unite and form a stronger camp to survive. And as of now, accept the support of the empire. Joining the Familia camp is the best shortcut."

People in the civilized community always have different ways of thinking from other ethnic groups. Both Fina, who has abdicated, and their generals who are still on the front line, are accustomed to putting the continuation of the entire civilization first. This is the instinct rooted deep in their souls during the years of fighting against the shepherds: as long as the collective interests are protected. They can give up all personal factors. This is somewhat similar to the Xiling Apostles. I can now understand why Fina behaved a little abnormally today. She must have been touched after learning about the deeds of those slave races: the latter also fought fiercely for freedom, although what they had to fight against was only some arrogant false gods, and the "civilized community" fought against "Shepherd" is not the same, but it still gives Fina a sense of identity as if she has seen her own past experience. Those slave races suffered. Perhaps it is no less severe than the races of the civilized community that were devastated by shepherds. Fina hopes that these races with a rough fate can put aside their grudges and become a member of the big family of the Empire, just like they are now slowly letting go of their guard and establishing a "Reunion" with normal diplomacy with the Empire.

Of course, another reason is that she sincerely hopes that the power of the empire can be strengthened. Fina and I are good friends who have fought side by side, and now she is also affected by the soul instinct of the Xiling Apostle. Her urge to do something for the empire will not diminish just because she has "retired" now.

"I..." Anulili was a little speechless for a moment, "Actually, I personally have no objection to this. Chen... I mean your Majesty the Emperor. He has helped all of us. The resistance organizations basically know that the empire and The Merovans are completely different. But we have to consider the reaction of the general population. They are just getting out of the brainwashing control and haven't had time to understand what the Empire is about... But I promise, I will try my best to push more people to come Understand the empire. Although the technology of my race is still very backward, there are many old slave races in our thirteenth world with superb technology, and even cross-world technology. They are more enlightened, and I believe they will let go of their grudges faster."

"Well, it is true that we cannot force every intelligent creature to have the same advanced consciousness as the Xiling apostles or the citizens of the civilized community," Fina nodded seriously and analyzed. Her straightforward statement made Anulili feel embarrassed, "Actually, I suggest you come to this totem square, just to take away some information here. There are storage devices under the large monument that can be taken away freely. I hope you can take one back. These information can allow you to understand the servants of the empire faster. The military system, and the respective histories of our families. Every empire family has a great story, just as great as your experience of resisting the tyrant. You will also know why these civilizations that have won from suffering will willingly follow Behind the Empire, and so loyal.”

Under the guidance of Fina, Anulili found the place where the information was copied from under the nearest large monument. These memories come with their own reading and playback devices, which are manufactured on-site by the accessory equipment of the monument's base. Visitors to the Monument Square can take these things freely. They are also considered the most valuable things you can take away from the Shadow City." One of the "local specialties". As the empire grows, new heroes and epics continue to be added, and the totems on the Monument Square continue to increase. These memories will also automatically download updated records from the Imperial Data Network. Anulili can take them back as a special gift. I think these things will give people more power than technological assistance.

But while Anulili was copying the information, I couldn't help but touch Fina's arm: "To be honest, I always feel that it's a bit inappropriate for you to invite people to join you after they visit the Totem Square..."

"Did I do something wrong, friend?" Fina blinked in confusion.

"..." I don't know how to explain this feeling. To be rude, this is just like asking someone after reading the list of the dead: "Hello, are you willing to join the army?"

Only Fina, whose emotional intelligence is lower than Dingdang’s IQ, can really do this kind of thing...

When I pointed this out tactfully, Fina looked around blankly at the surrounding monuments, her voice seemed a little embarrassed: "Well, my friend, I just think this place can help this child understand the affairs of the Imperial Familia as soon as possible, no. Thinking so much..."

"Actually, it's nothing," my sister said with a gentle expression on her face. "Monument Square does record the great sacrifices of these races along the way. But it also records the reasons why each race is united. Anulili and the others have already sacrificed for their freedom once. What they need now is a The motivation to put aside past grudges and join the Imperial Army. There is nothing bad here. I don’t think the things here can scare Anulili. And if it is a civilization with potential, it will only work harder after seeing this information. , if they are frightened when they see what Anulili brought back, then there is no need to join the Imperial Army."

At this time, Anulili had already obtained the memory, and her mood seemed to follow the atmosphere in the square. Becoming a little heavy. "I'm going to bring this to everyone, so everyone can see it," she said.

"Okay, let's go to the next place where you can change your mood."

The group left Monument Square, and Fina pushed her big ball again. I don’t know why, but it seems that as soon as we leave this circular area, everyone’s mood becomes subtly relaxed: I think Rumble’s Biburu plays a major role in this process. Previously, everyone took a shortcut to the Monument Square, actually bypassing the most magnificent World Tree, so the last stop today was naturally the Grand Temple of the Goddess of Life. Although it is not an imperial facility, it should be regarded as the embassy of the Star Protoss in the imperial capital. But it can still be regarded as one of the representative buildings of Shadow City.

If a large tree with a radius that can be calculated in kilometers can also be regarded as a "building".

In fact, on the way to Monument Square, Anulili could see the majestic figure of the World Tree from a distance. It is so big that the faint canopy shadow from high in the sky almost covers half of the city, but from a distance, it is difficult for outsiders to connect those shadows with a giant tree. Anulili is naturally the same: she can't imagine that there is such a "plant" in the world that can grow to such a level in a way that completely violates the laws of physics and biology.

In this way, her shocked expression when she saw the true form of the World Tree is naturally easy to understand.

"This...this, this, this, what is this!!"

After bypassing the last intersection before the World Tree, this unprecedentedly huge "plant" will jump into view in the most impactful way. Looking at it, you can't see much arc at all, it is like an endless high wall. A dark brown tree trunk like the sky, and looking up along the tree trunk, you can only see a sky-like dark green shadow, Anulili was almost incoherent.

The crown of the World Tree blocks the sun, but the area below it is never dark. A kind of soft light particles permeates a few centimeters of the surface around the giant tree. Stepping here is equivalent to stepping into the Kingdom of God. territory.

"This is the Tree of Worlds, the current control center of the universe. Well, it only refers to the outside world. The control of the world in the capital is handled by the computer room over at the Shadow Fortress," Sister introduced the thing in front of her with a smile. Magnificent things, "You know, the real imperial area of ​​the capital world is the shadow space. The space created by us artificially. Strictly speaking, the shadow space is the capital. As for the regular universe outside, the Xiling apostles are generally too lazy to fight. Reason, so leave it to..."

"Leave it to Dingdang!" A small cry came from my pocket, and Dingdang happily got out of it, "It's free! Dingdang is amazing!"

Anulili doesn’t understand what a world management terminal is. In her opinion, planning and managing the basic parameters and laws of the universe is simply a fantasy story: after my sister and I introduced it to her, This was Anulili's reaction after the World Tree functioned. But sooner or later she will realize the reality of these things, and for now, we are just trying to open her eyes.

I held Dingdang, swiped the card on the trunk of the World Tree with Little Doudin's face, and then led Anulili into this magnificent temple. The World Tree looks like a plant on the outside, but its trunk is actually a teleportation device. After passing through this seemingly solid barrier, you can enter the temple garden.

This is not the first time we have come to the space within the World Tree. There seems to be subtle changes here every moment: the color of the sky, the surrounding plants, and even the distribution of the trails will automatically change with the passage of time and the seasons outside. Although it has evolved, the overall layout here is stable: it may be that this design was created to prevent the owner of the temple from getting lost. After passing through a hazy fog, we came to a space filled with chaotic light, and the end of the space could not be seen from all around. There were no sun, moon or stars in the sky. Only the mysterious and life-filled light envelopes everything. In front of you is a huge garden. Exotic flowers and plants cover the ground in a wild, spontaneous but uncluttered way. At the end of the temple garden is the big house where Ding Dong should theoretically live: a Gothic-style cathedral. Covered in vines.

"There are two ways to get to Avalon. One is to use the direct portal from Shadow City, and the other is to use the World Tree. If you take the portal, you won't be able to see the scenery here. How about this place? ?”

I looked at Anulili with a smile, trying to see how she felt about this place that was completely inconsistent with the atmosphere of the empire.

The other party has seen too many things beyond her imagination today, and she should have become numb. But the endless wonders of Shadow City left her no time to feel numb. The sacred cathedral and the entire incredible space before me were beyond reality. Anulili opened her mouth, and finally said: "...Have we already left the Shadow City?"

"It feels like the style here is different from the empire, right?" My sister said with a smile, "It's indeed different. This is the style of the Star Realm Protoss."

"Star Realm Protoss?" Anulili said in surprise, "Oh, by the way, I heard those priests say that the goddess of life is from the Star Realm Protoss... So that's it. Today... Today is really an eye-opener. Shadow The city is really completely different from what I imagined!”

"Then what did the Shadow City in your original imagination look like?" I asked curiously.

Anulili followed us and walked towards the Avalon portal. While describing the capital of the empire in her imagination: "It should be full of magnificent alloy buildings, a very serious big city. There are distinct levels inside. The atmosphere is very solemn. After all, it is the city of God, so people should also live their lives." You live a life with strict rules like a monk. And at first I even thought I had to learn a lot of court etiquette and so on! I thought I would see you in a palace-like place, but I didn’t expect you to be in that big square..."

"Well, the previous conjecture is quite unreliable, but the latter conjecture... Many people who came to Shadow City for the first time have said so." I scratched my hair in confusion, "Why does everyone think it must be... Can you see the emperor in the palace? Do you need to practice a lot of court etiquette to talk to me? "

My sister smiled silently and looked at me without speaking.

"Okay... maybe a normal emperor should do this..."

I felt that this topic seemed a bit awkward, so I quickly diverted Anulili's attention: "Let's not talk about palace etiquette. What is your impression of Shadow City now?"

I really want to know what the other party thinks of the capital of all worlds. This is more or less like a child who wants to hear praise after showing off. On the other hand, I also want to know what Anulili thinks of the arrangements I have made for her today. Are you satisfied with the "tour"? The latter thought for a while and finally showed a very happy expression: "There is a feeling of surprise. Really.

Although I have always felt that the place where you live should be solemn and solemn. In a place like the capital of the empire, ordinary races should be hierarchical and live like believers. But to be honest, I feel that the shadow city I see now... …better. I didn't expect that so many ordinary races would live together happily like this. I didn't expect that this place would look more like a tourist attraction than... the Kingdom of God. This should be the kingdom of God. According to you, this is where God lives for mortals, but it is just as lively as the big towns around us. To be honest, I thought those Imperial Familia lived here like a military camp, but now it seems... it is more like a family. Don't worry, I will truthfully tell everything I see to my people and the leaders of other races. "

Having said this, Anulili glanced at Fina specifically and added with a smile: "Actually, I had such a mission when I set out. Leaders of other races contacted me and asked me to bring the people of Shadow City to Record everything so that I can tell them when I come back. They are still confused about the empire now, and they all want to know what it actually looks like here, and they have to see it through their own eyes, not what is in the promotional materials. Probably after I return, I You will be surrounded by those curious guys."

At the end of the sentence, Anulili couldn't help laughing, but I suddenly asked a question:

"Since they also want to come and see the situation, why don't they come together?"

Anulili was stunned: "...but I'm the only one who got the pass! This is the capital of the empire. Doesn't it require strict inspection to come in?"

I looked at the sky leisurely, and then said in a serious tone: "Although Shadow City has restrictions on the flow of people in the macro world, you are residents of the empire's direct jurisdiction, and each pass can bring at least twenty people..."

Anulili: "..."

"Although I only gave you one ticket, you can actually ask your friends who want to join in the fun to get a platform ticket, and then when the gate of the world opens, they can make up for the guest tickets... Look for those people wearing red hoops Just..."

Anulili: "..."

My sister finally couldn't help but sigh: "Well, although I hate to say it, for the mortal races under the empire, the steps from the mortal world to the divine world are indeed similar to those at a train station..."