Luo Ji eventually left.
After a long while, Maximus walked in, looked at Emrys on the mechanical throne, and frowned, "Is this how you trick people?"
Emrys on the mechanical throne slowly rose from it.
Then, he actually left the throne, stepped down, glanced at Maximus who seemed to be acting indignant, and said calmly, "First, I did not deceive him; the mechanical throne can indeed isolate the Warp. Second, it is also a fact that the Warp used me to invade this world. Third, if he doesn't replace me, the Warp will sooner or later turn this place into our universe, which is also a fact."
Maximus smacked his lips and asked, "Then why did you make him sit on it?"
Emrys' eyes were calm, turning to the endless star map on the dome, and he said meaningfully, "For... the future of humanity, I must try the feasibility of this plan."
"Alright."
Maximus shook his head, "What about the Trisolaran Civilization? What do you plan to do?"
"Let them stir trouble."
Emrys turned and walked into the darkness, his voice drifting from afar, "Some things, without experiencing pain, cannot grow."
In just half a month, the outside world had entered a "new era."
Without the obstruction of the Inquisition, the High Lord Council successfully passed a resolution: the space fleet would lead the Trisolaran Civilization fleet to officially settle on Titan, Saturn's moon in the Solar System, and establish corresponding regulatory agencies.
And the Trisolaran Civilization was unexpectedly "Obedient."
The Commander of the Trisolaran Civilization fleet, also the "Head of State" of the Trisolarans, immediately ordered the disbanding of the fleet.
At the same time, all weapon systems on the warships were deactivated and handed over to human regulatory agencies for control.
Large numbers of Trisolarans emerged from their warships, underwent peaceful transformation, and settled in the Trisolaran Civilization residential area on Titan.
The Trisolarans also kept their promise; after humans accepted them, they imparted the first round of technological knowledge to humanity, which immediately sent many scientists into a frenzy, even exclaiming that this was the science they had imagined!
So, what about the Adeptus Astartes and the Martian Mechanicus Order?
These two Orders were gradually being excluded by humanity; even the Holy Terra High Lord Council no longer informed them.
But strangely, the attitude of these two Orders remained silent.
They neither contacted humans nor Trisolarans, as if completely sealed within their own domains.
At the same time, Luo Ji, who finally descended the snowy mountain after half a month, was also utterly shocked by these Earth-shattering changes.
He had only been gone for a mere month and a half, how could the outside world... seem like centuries had passed?
Walking on the street, Luo Ji discovered that his arrest warrant had been revoked.
Because no one paid attention to him anymore; a mere "Wallfacer" from the old era had now become an obstinate, radical element from the old era, disrupting the harmonious coexistence of humans and Trisolarans.
The giant mobile screens in the city were broadcasting the latest news.
The "Head of State" of the Trisolaran Civilization would arrive on Earth today to discuss with the Holy Terra High Lord the progress of creating a great civilized society for the harmonious coexistence of humans and Trisolarans, including projects such as establishing a Trisolaran special zone on Earth.
"This world... has gone mad!"
Despite being in a bustling city, the surrounding people were all praising this, making Luo Ji, a man from the "Old era," feel extremely alienated.
The "Sword" Emrys had given him had transformed into a pendant-like necklace after he left the snowy mountain, which he wore around his neck. But now... looking at the people around him, all advocating peace and praising the moral standards of the Trisolarans, Luo Ji fell into confusion.
He held the "pendant" on his chest, bewildered and helpless.
This sword held the power to mobilize the Astartes, but looking at the thriving, peaceful scene, Luo Ji was also lost in confusion.
Could it be... that the Trisolarans had truly "Turned over a new leaf"?
Just then, a voice suddenly came.
"Mr. Luo Ji, long time no see."
Hearing the slightly familiar voice, Luo Ji looked back, and upon seeing that seemingly ordinary face with glasses perched on his nose, his heart sank, and he instinctively turned to run.
However, before he could run away, someone grabbed his shoulder.
"Mr. Luo Ji, is it not a bit impolite to try and run away the moment we meet?" The man pushed up his glasses and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not here to arrest you, I just... want to talk to you."
"Li... Inquisitor Li."
Luo Ji swallowed, his heart pounding.
Although the arrest warrant had been revoked, the crimes he committed were real; how could he not be afraid when encountering an Inquisitor?
"Judging by your appearance, you must have already met Seal Holder."
Li Ye's lips curved into an arc, his gaze resting on the pendant on Luo Ji's chest.
"What, what do you want with me?" Luo Ji frowned, instinctively stepping back a few paces and covering the "pendant" on his chest with his clothes.
"There are too many eyes and ears here, why don't we find a quieter place?"
Li Ye smiled, not minding his rudeness, and after retracting his gaze, he looked around and said.
After a moment of hesitation, Luo Ji nodded, "Okay."
He followed behind Li Ye, and after a few turns, they arrived at a bar located underground, difficult for ordinary people to find.
It was called a bar, but there was actually no one inside, only a middle-aged man with a limp, wiping the tables.
Upon seeing Li Ye, the middle-aged man grinned, "How come you have time to come today?"
"Something came up."
Li Ye smiled slightly and pulled out a few banknotes from his pocket, "A private room, I have something to discuss."
"Alright!"
The middle-aged man seemed very familiar with him; after taking the banknotes, he led them to a private room in the depths of the bar.
"Call me if you need anything." After saying this, he closed the door and left.
"Where is this?" Luo Ji looked around; the old wooden tables and dim kerosene lamps were definitely "antiques" in this era. It was hard to imagine such a place still existed.
"It's a small private pub," Li Ye said, taking a white porcelain bottle from the wine cabinet nearby, "In this era, it's very difficult to find a place without any intelligence or machinery."
This statement drew Luo Ji's agreement.
Although this era was highly developed, it also meant that people's various actions were more easily monitored.
Conversely, old and ancient places like this offered more privacy.
"You called me here, presumably not just for a drink, right?"
Luo Ji saw the cup in front of him, and a familiar feeling arose. He couldn't help but ask, "Baijiu? Where did you get it?"
"Private collection." Li Ye smiled and poured himself a glass as well, "As an Inquisitor, it's normal to have some private collection, isn't it?"
No wonder... Luo Ji chuckled, picking up the cup and downing it.
He didn't used to like Baijiu much, but in the world two hundred years later, Baijiu... was already considered a "collector's item."
"Tell me, what exactly do you want from me?"
Luo Ji finished a sip, feeling the spicy sting in his throat, slowly digesting the alcohol, and then looked intently at Li Ye.
Li Ye put down his glass and said casually, "Are you interested in learning about the Trisolaran Civilization's plan to invade humanity?"