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Chapter 632: Chapter 629: "Dawn War.

Su Ming’an scanned the leaderboard, and it was as if a horde of demons were dancing wildly, each one more unrestrained than the last, these people didn’t even care about their pants.

Players who score less than 300 points aren’t included in the rankings, so there must be more than these ten players who have acquired domains, just that the scores of the others are too low to make the list.

He calculated that for Beacon Shelter to be rated as a Level 3 Domain, there was actually a lot of fluff. There were six "General" level characters with Combat Power over 2000 in Beacon, which far exceeded the norm for a Level 3 Shelter, while their water resources and firearms capabilities were too low, far below the standard for Level 3.

Number 2 Tretiya, number 8 Rong Yuan, number 9 Xi, Sen Kylstia, Xia Sheng, and Lu Sa (Luna)—these six high-Combat Power individuals, forcefully pulled what was originally a Level 2 or so Beacon Shelter up to Level 3.

To be honest, this was not a good starting point. Beacon Shelter, whether it’s personnel, weapons, equipment, or foundations, was not sufficient to compare with the top ten zones; it didn’t even measure up to Zone Eleven, with too high a ratio of sick and weak, and weapons not even enough to arm every person.

For a simulation management game, this wasn’t a good birthplace. But since all major characters had gathered here, he had no choice but to go with it.

"Alright."

Facing Sen’s gaze, Su Ming’an nodded, "I am willing to work with you to build this place—until we win the war."

"War?" Sita Xi, a member next to him, tilted her head in confusion, "What war? Have we started a war?"

"Yes," said Su Ming’an.

His gaze swept into the distance.

The flames in the distance had ceased, and the numb masses, like mechanical gears, struggled for survival in the Apocalypse, oblivious to the precursors of death.

He looked towards the distant rising sun, as if traversing seventy years of time, glimpsing that bustling City of Measurement through the hazy mist.

There, where endless wars did not exist, the city was peaceful, inside the city tranquility prevailed, the citizens were safe, and aside from a Dawn System that did not satisfy the majority, any resident could live there.

There, spanned by city-wide monorails and railways, stood soaring skyscrapers and finance buildings, existed cinemas filled with romantic movies, and high-end medical machinery.

—There lived countless ordinary people, like arteries of flowing blood.

Yasa Acto, who initiated the Dawn War 32 years after the Catastrophe, allowed people to witness a city so prosperous 102 years after the Catastrophe.

—If successive generations of revolutionaries had to push forward to bring about a dawn.

Then, what he was witnessing now was epic history to be celebrated in song.

This famous revolution, recorded in history 70 years later with a single term, shared its name with the supreme intelligence controlling the city-state—it was called—

"The war is called."

"...The Dawn War."

He said.

"The Dawn War..." Sita Xi murmured the term softly.

"From today on—I will do everything in my power to ensure the survival of each and every one of you. In my eyes, you all are lives of utmost importance."

Su Ming’an, addressing everyone, proclaimed loudly:

"I will lead you, and give my all to reach the ’new era’ you anticipate."

"I don’t remember what happened during the Century Catastrophe, but bowing to the ’Deity’ invaders is definitely not the right way for Human Civilization."

"I know, every one of you is very tired, the harsh living conditions, the ever-watchful Mechanical Army, the Lin Guang that slaughter civilians, the lacking disease in Infiltration, all are desperately squeezing our living space."

"I’m as tired as you are, but I also know—these hardships cannot make us bow our heads."

"Faced with overpowering violence, hatred towards the Invaders, and this unyielding Destiny—we are fighting for all these until the last second of our breath."

"We gather here, transcending personal origins, wealth, and social status, facing the harsh winter, the cruel war that could take our lives at any moment, and the powerful Invaders who aim to topple Human Civilization—they make us fearless and strong—because we are fighting for humanity’s Fate."

"Ladies and gentlemen, you must believe, it is the disorderly Deity faction that the world has forsaken, not us. We are the ’righteous’ ones."

"We chose revolution because, aside from the bloody armed resistance, there is no other option that can shake those numb and ignorant residents of the Deity faction—we are humanity’s sword and shield against invasion, and humanity needs us."

"To live for the salvation of all humankind on this land, to fight against the cruel deities. To choose unity over conflict, to choose nobility over ignorance, to face the cold winter rather than cling to warmth—we deserve to win this victory."

"—To pass the torch of civilization on to humankind like us, to the next generation, and the one after that, until the end of civilization itself."

"—Until everyone can witness the ’new century’ that marks the end of the bitter winter."

Su Ming’an spoke simply.

His speech was far less formal than the one he gave before the battle against the Sea Monsters attacking Pulaya. He didn’t resonate with the people here. There was no one like Sherrod by his side who could communicate with him.

Whether it was Tretiya, Dong An’an, or Anjie, he didn’t know them well.

Yet, even with his insincere speech, people still listened earnestly.

On his shoulder, a black cat with a tail like flames flickered. Its stern eyes stared at the people who were lost in thought.

Some of them were still sitting on the ground in tears, others were covered in scars and frostbite, with not a single patch of unmarred skin. Some had dark circles under their eyes as if they hadn’t slept in days. Some even had lost limbs, unable to walk...

But at this moment, they all turned their gazes towards Su Ming’an.

He stood in the cold wind, his hair as purely black as Acto’s, and although he wore only simple clothing, he inexplicably gave people a deep sense of security.

It seemed as long as he was there, the flames of winter would never die out, and their destinies would not come to an end.

—Lewis could control the "Source"; he must be the embodiment of the world’s will.

This reason alone was already sufficient.

"Swoosh."

A vivid red cape, like flowing blood, unfurled behind Su Ming’an.

Sen Kylstia stood behind him, wrapping his hands around Su Ming’an’s neck and fastening a blood-red cape for him. As the cape billowed in the wind, its scarlet color, like flowing blood, shimmered with gold trim in the sunlight.

"Swoosh—!"

In the cold wind, the cape fluttered, unfurling like a crimson banner.

"So, please walk with me," Su Ming’an, draped in the blood-red cape, extended his hand:

"—Until we win the victory of this war."

The brilliance of the sun danced in the palm of his hand.

Endless, elfin sources of white light rose from the people’s bodies, leaping towards him like stars orbiting a moon.

Tretiya emerged from the house, her wheat-colored hair rising in the wind. Seeing this scene, she lowered her head, pushed up her protective goggles, and knelt on one knee towards Su Ming’an.

"Teacher, I will follow you forever," she said.

...Whether he was Yasa Acto or Lewis, she was willing to follow him until she grew old, until death, she would always follow him.

Even if he remembered nothing now. It was okay, she had patience.

"Lewis, you are a miraculous person, and I’m willing to believe in your potential," Sen bowed slightly.

The same blood-colored cape fluttered behind him, reflecting an intermingling crimson glow in the sunlight.

"To fight for you, Lewis."

Rong Yuan, the red-haired youth number eight, and Xia, the black-haired girl number nine, both bowed their heads. They looked much younger than they did at the night meeting.

People either bowed their heads or bent their bodies, acknowledging Lewis’s position as the leader of the Beacon. The standard of the Three Domains was enough to prove Lewis’s importance, and without the aura of the Source, he couldn’t possibly be one of the deities’ faction.

They believed he was the embodiment of the world’s will, come to save the faltering human civilization.

"—We are willing to follow you, Lord!"

They said loudly, stooping in unison.

Cheng Luohe, holding a vermilion sniper rifle, Sita Xi with pink hair, the golden-haired guardian Anjie, the dark-haired child Yao Wen, Joslin from the intelligence department, Maxia... They all expressed their respect.

They called him "Lord."

——The Lord of Beacon Shelter, Lewis.

There were nearly two thousand members in the shelter, and about one thousand stayed at the base today; they gathered here, creating a scene as spectacular as a tide of people engulfing the open space.

Su Ming’an faced their gazes with a sense of déjà vu.

In these three months, he had often faced so many gazes.

Expectant, shining, full of admiration and trust. People always looked at him with such eyes, whether during the inaugural speech to a billion humans, the speech before the sea monster siege in Pulaya, his presence in Qiongdi as Bai Shen... or this occasion.

Had it been the him from a year ago, who only gave speeches in school, he would never have imagined speaking in front of so many people.

If it weren’t for the World game...

...

"Ding Dong!"

[You have obtained the identity of (Beacon Shelter·Lord), Faction Contribution Points: 3000.]

...

The accumulated Contribution Value has reached 3000 points. He was still 17000 points short of exchanging for a Floating Cannon.

He looked at the newly unlocked Domain section.

...

[Current Domain Three Dimensions Rating:

Economy: Level 2 (Can be improved through market transactions, war plundering, and exploring)

Military: Level 2+1 (Can be improved through war plundering, alliances with other factions, and enhancing the Domain’s Combat Power)

Public Sentiment: Level 3+0.5 (Can be improved through motivational speeches, providing citizen benefits, cultural education, increasing resident happiness, etc.)]

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[Lord’s Halo: (As the war progresses, you will acquire more Halos)

1. Missionary Halo (Gold Level): In large speeches or extended conversations, you will have a bewitching effect. The higher the acceptance of your words, the more likely people are to follow your every command. Appropriate use can improve the "Public Sentiment" value of the Domain.

2. Lewis Identity: You have a specialty in the Three Domains; possessing this identity, the Military Dimension of your Domain is +1.

3. Yasa Acto Identity (Undisclosed): Only Tretiya and others are aware of this identity. Possessing this identity, the Public Sentiment of your Domain is +0.5.]

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[Character Link: (When multiple characters join your Domain simultaneously, it can trigger a Halo, enhancing the overall ability of the Domain)

1. Tretiya + Acto both alive (Achieved).

Link effect (She and the Night): Army morale +30%

2. Dong An’an + Acto both alive (Achieved).

Link effect (Intent to Kill Fulfillment): War lethality +20%

3. Sen + Xia Sheng both alive (Achieved).

Link effect (The Flame in Their Eyes): Public cohesion +30%

4. Sen + Che (Endless Torch) (Not achieved)

5. Beili Sier + Acto (His Paradise) (Not achieved)

6. Beili Sier + Acto + Xike (Eternal Slumber) (Not achieved)

7. Sen + Lu (Second Death) (Not achieved)

...]

Su Ming’an felt slightly speechless.

Setting aside the [Lord’s Halo] section for now, this [Character Link] section was practically like a card collecting game. They even named the effects of different people’s links...

It seemed that in addition to fighting wars, he would need to draw more important figures into the shelter, as some people could trigger Halos.

"Lewis."

Lu patted his shoulder: "You truly are a born leader. Are all the students from Dragon Country as outstanding as you?"

Next to him, Dong An’an, the silent mute woman, glanced over, her green eyes deep and mysterious.

"I..." Su Ming’an was about to speak when he suddenly heard an abrupt gunshot.

The crowd erupted into chaos, parting like the Red Sea and letting out piercing screams.

"Bang!"

A resident among the crowd suddenly fell to the ground with a gunshot, blood spurting from his temple.

He died so suddenly that many hadn’t realized what happened.

Until someone cried out.

"Murder!!"

"Ahhhh—!"

Those who had gathered dispersed into a frenzy, fearfully looking towards the direction of the gunshot—under the morning sun, there stood a white-haired youth bathed in blood-red sunlight, his handgun engraved with roses and butterflies.

The white-haired youth wore a pure black silk top hat, his black robe exuding a grim sheen, like curtains soaked with fresh blood. He walked leisurely into the sunlight, his steps filled with grace and ease.

"It’s Lin Guang—!"

Seeing this devil-like figure, people were petrified. Lin Guang’s notoriety was well known, and many regarded him as a demon.

Why would this person suddenly come to Beacon Shelter?

If Lin Guang were to bring his Mechanical Army when Beacon wasn’t prepared for war and slaughter them all, what would they do?

...Had Lin Guang just heard Lewis’s declaration of war in his speech?

...Would he kill Lewis?

The people trembled with fear, their bodies quaking. A few stepped forward, wanting to protect Su Ming’an, a man "without the power to truss a chicken," behind them.

However, Lin Guang simply tossed his gun aside and made no further moves.

He faced all the negative gazes of panic, hatred, and fear, looking towards Su Ming’an, clad in a white lab coat.

His clear and limpid eyes, as pale as they were, were very much like the Dawn System seventy years later.

"Good morning, Lewis," Lin Guang said with a slight smile.

...

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[—And I saw between the throne and the four living creatures, and among the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.]

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