Chapter 68: Imu's One-Day Trip on the Red Line!
Im finally decided to step out of the Tree House and the Room of Authority, because he suddenly realized he seemed to have hit a dead end.
He hadn't been to the Four Seas, the White Sea, or the Grand Line, but wasn't the Red Line the same?
Besides, ordinary people weren't even qualified to come up here!
He could completely explore the Red Line first. Once he had explored enough, he believed it would also pass a lot of time.
These days were truly unbearable. For someone who had only transmigrated for just over a year, not having a Computer or Mobile Phone was too difficult, and there was no one around he could chat with.
Every day, besides practicing his sword, playing the zither, and reading Reports, all that was left was looking up at the moon.
So he walked out of Pangaea Castle, and even with unimaginable Speed, he left the Holy Land Marie Geoise far behind him. By now, looking back, he couldn't even see a shadow of it.
"Hoo—"
For some reason, Im let out a turbid breath as if relieved of a heavy burden, then immediately took a deep inhale, enjoying the incredibly fresh natural air.
This wasn't to say he disliked staying in Mary Geoise; he just felt his body and mind relax. At least for a short Time, he didn't have to pretend to be cold and indifferent, and he didn't have to worry about the World Government's rule.
"Oh, so right next to Mary Geoise is an Autumn Area!" Im glanced at the surrounding Environment and smiled.
He saw himself in a red 'World', with palm-sized 'red snow' fluttering down from above, and the ground covered in thick red leaves.
Looking out, the mountains and fields were filled with fiery red Maple Trees.
Im walked leisurely through the forest, enjoying the embrace of the autumn Wind and Maple Leaves, while recalling information about the Red Line.
The Situation on the Red Line was somewhat similar to the Islands on the Grand Line. It didn't have the normal seasonal changes of the Four Seas, but was composed of Zones with different terrains and Climates. Large Zones spanned over a hundred kilometers, while smaller ones were only a few dozen.
So, if one walked on the Red Line and kept moving in one direction, they might find that the previous area was experiencing heavy snowfall, while the next area had a Scorching Sun and unbearable heat.
Thinking about it, for people who love to travel, this must be like paradise, right?
Actually, this wasn't strange, because back then, the Red Line was originally pieced together from Islands on the Grand Line.
The Holy Land Marie Geoise was a Spring Area, which was why the Climate there was always bright and sunny, with flowers blooming.
"Ah, it would be nice to have someone to talk to right now," Im came to the edge of this Autumn Area, looking at the snowy landscape and Ice mountains appearing before him, and muttered to himself.
But then again, even if someone was with him, what could they talk about?
With his current Identity, it wasn't easy to find someone with common topics. As for someone he could talk to as an equal, that was just a thought. If such a person really appeared, he wasn't sure he'd actually be willing.
He had also thought about finding a few Beauties, but he always felt that with his current conditions, his standards for choosing a consort should be higher. He shouldn't be desperate, otherwise, not only would he lose face, but he would also have no style at all.
"Forget it, don't think about these insignificant Matters. Women and such will come eventually, no need to rush. My future harem, as Lord Imu, must consist of the most top-tier Beauties, preferably with somewhat arrogant personalities..."
Im tried hard to shift his attention away from women and began to think about how to utilize this Red Line. Although he seemed to want to escape pressure, deep down, he still couldn't let go of his concern for the ruling power.
"Such a large place, if people were migrated here, the Population would definitely explode in a few decades. There's also a large amount of space for planting Grain. Leaving it like this is too wasteful!"
In his opinion, placing most of the Citizens on Islands was not only very inconvenient to manage, with poor transportation, but also the living Environment wasn't very safe.
Large Islands were one thing, but small Islands facing typhoons, Tsunamis, and the like at sea were truly a gamble with life. Who knew how many Islanders died in these Natural Disasters every year.
But living on the Red Line was different. Although the seasons in each Zone were fixed, the stability was valuable. Moreover, the terrain here was extremely high, so there was no need to worry about Tsunamis or anything similar.
"Population, Population, Population..."
Im kept repeating this word.
Because he knew how important this was for the future World Government.
Just relying on the Golden Finger Star Chart and Star Gate he possessed.
In the future, whether it was War or management, a vast Population would definitely be needed.
Although other Worlds would also have Residents.
But in the early stages, they definitely couldn't be heavily relied upon on a large scale.
The Homeland's Talent was the Base!
Walking in the vast snowy landscape, he suddenly stopped, because he felt bored again.
Look around, although the Scenery was good, not a single person could be seen.
Occasionally, he could see Snow Rabbits and Snow Foxes scurrying around.
Ultimately, he wasn't someone who liked to travel.
He wanted to go outside and see, purely out of curiosity, to see interesting people and magical things. But the Scenery on the Red Line now was too normal, too ordinary.
So what did he like?
Watching movies, watching anime, reading novels, playing games, eating delicious food, occasionally playing Ball games, like Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, and so on.
"It seems that after the World situation stabilizes in the future, I still need to find a way to enrich the Entertainment Industry of this World..."
Ah, suddenly, Im thought of someone, a little guy who dreamed of becoming a great Singer, a great Star, and loved grand spectacles.
"At this point in Time, that kid should be on the Sabaody Archipelago. He's a seedling worth cultivating, but movies, games, and such are out of the question for now. However, Sporting Event can be tried."
Im stroked his chin, pondering, while turning around and heading back the way he came, because he felt that Sporting Event were much more interesting than looking at unremarkable Scenery.
Isn't sport also a game?
"But I can't play by myself..."
[Purupurupuru, Purupurupuru]
Just as he was thinking about what sport to try first when he returned, the Transponder Snail in his pocket rang. When he was out, only the Five Elders could call him on this one.
"Lord Imu, the Attendants from Marine Headquarters and Cipher Pol have been confirmed. Would you like to meet them now, or wait until you depart?"
This voice belonged to the Five Elder with the mustache, whom Im was now extremely Familiar with.
"Wait until I depart," Im replied calmly. But just as the other party received the answer and was about to end the call, he casually asked,
"What are their Names?"
"Lord, Marine Headquarters will send a Rear Admiral (Female) named Gion. Although her Strength is average, her appearance is top-notch, and she is skilled in all the arts of a Geisha. We believe she will bring you pleasure during your journey."
"Gion?"
Im raised an eyebrow. It was indeed a Familiar Name, and the choice was quite good.
"What about the other one?"
"It's Stussy, currently of CP9. She also has a top-notch appearance and good Strength, especially skilled in Intelligence gathering and Assassination. We believe she can handle many small Matters for you."
After hearing the Identities of these two Attendants, Im's interest greatly increased. He was feeling bored anyway, so he immediately said, "Have them come see me. Also, set up a Tennis Court and Matching Equipment near Pangea Castle as quickly as possible."
"Uh, yes!"
Saint Topman Warcury, far away in Mary Geoise, was full of question marks, but he immediately agreed respectfully, then gently put back the Handset and ended the call.
Im became somewhat excited, a Smile appearing on his face.
"Finally, something to play with."
But the Smile immediately faded, returning to his usual coldness and arrogance. The next second, he instantly disappeared from the spot, his entire being shooting towards Mary Geoise like an invisible Lightning bolt.
Thank you very much to the Three-Legged Cat Reader for the 400 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow. Thank you Black Cat Sanjiao Mao for your encouragement and support!
This chapter is meant to show that the protagonist is not a Tool Character, but a living person, with his own joys, angers, sorrows, and delights.
I personally still hope that the protagonist can be more vivid and have some growth potential, rather than always being a cold King sitting on the Empty Throne.
After all, I myself am also an ordinary person, and I believe that everyone who reads this book is also an ordinary person. Therefore, while ensuring the protagonist maintains his external style, I will also write about his preferences and dislikes in various aspects.
(End of Chapter)