The New Era Arrives: Giant World

Chapter 5 Yunir's Kindness

Therefore, after a long period of careful consideration, the first King Fritz finally decided to carry out a comprehensive, thorough and large-scale overhaul of the villages and tribes of various races in the Kingdom of Eldia! At the same time, he also planned to carefully select a small number of usable people and those with a little bit of credibility from these villages and tribes.

Before officially implementing the plan, the first King Fritz dispatched his most trusted men, ordering them to travel to various villages and tribes to convey his instructions. These loyal men bore a heavy responsibility: in addition to explaining the goals and importance of the reforms, they were also tasked with gathering detailed information about each individual to help the king make more accurate decisions.

For example, some traitors may be hiding in these villages and tribes. These people might choose to betray their country because they value their relatives and friends too much, or perhaps they choose to turn away in pursuit of greater benefits. Surprisingly, their numbers are not small! Their existence undoubtedly poses a huge threat to the entire country. If they are not eliminated in time, the consequences could be unimaginable. Therefore, this major overhaul is particularly necessary and urgent. Only through rigorous screening and vetting can we ensure that those who remain are truly loyal to the country and trustworthy.

However, the first King Fritz possessed unique insight and wisdom. He believed that these so-called traitors were not entirely useless; on the contrary, they could be given a new mission—to supervise the slaves and urge them to speed up their work. After all, in certain situations, traitors are often better able to perceive potential problems and take appropriate measures to solve them. In this way, not only could the role of these traitors be fully utilized, but the overall productivity of the kingdom could also be improved, truly killing two birds with one stone.

Thus, these former traitors, under the orders of the first King Fritz, swiftly began their work. They ventured into villages and tribes, engaging in face-to-face communication with the people and conveying the king's decrees. In this process, they encountered all sorts of people: some responded enthusiastically, willing to serve the king; others showed suspicion and resistance. However, the first King Fritz's men did not give up easily. Through skillful questioning and meticulous observation, they gradually learned the true thoughts and motivations of each individual.

These subordinates knew that to gain the slaves' willing service to the Eldians, they had to break down the barriers between them and build trust. Therefore, they patiently listened to everyone, trying their best to meet their needs and answer their questions. At the same time, they explained the reasons behind the king's decrees to those who doubted them, making them understand that everything was for the prosperity and development of the entire kingdom.

In this process, the first King Fritz's subordinates displayed extraordinary wisdom and courage. They not only had to deal with various complex situations but also overcome their own prejudices and difficulties. It was precisely because of their efforts that the tense situation eased, and people gradually began to accept and understand the king's will. The slaves, under this new management system, also gradually improved their work efficiency, making greater contributions to the development of the entire kingdom. Those who might become traitors were closely monitored and investigated to ensure that the king's plans would not be interfered with. At the same time, the first King Fritz carefully considered each candidate based on the information gathered. He had to weigh the pros and cons of all parties and choose the most suitable person to execute his plans.

This was undoubtedly an incredibly arduous and exceptionally complex task, but for the sake of the bright future of the Kingdom of Eldia, the first King Fritz had to proceed with utmost caution. He knew perfectly well that if he made even the slightest mistake in choosing the wrong person, the entire plan could very well end in failure, and might even bring irreparable destruction to the kingdom! Therefore, he had to be extremely vigilant and careful, ensuring that no mistakes were made!

These so-called traitors held a status only slightly higher than slaves, yet they remained under the jurisdiction of the Eldians and had no right to manage them. After all, the Eldian Kingdom had its own unique system of governance.

Sometimes, these traitors were sent out as cannon fodder; other times, they were assigned to arduous and exhausting tasks. However, compared to the work performed by slaves, these tasks were relatively easier. In addition, a small number of traitors were specially trained as suicide soldiers. However, even though these traitors held a higher status than slaves, some of them still subjected the slaves who had once looked down on them to inhumane torture. For example, they forced them to do a lot of heavy physical labor, making them do the dirtiest and most tiring work. Some traitors had strange traits, such as enjoying the feeling of being whipped, enjoying seeing their pained expressions, and enjoying lust. They were made to live in the shadow of the traitors. Of course, some of them were resentful, but they chose to hide their emotions because the rules jointly established by the King and high-ranking officials of the Eldian Kingdom treated slaves as less than human. However, violating these rules would result in severe punishment, regardless of age or gender. Therefore, every time the Eldians brought back slaves, their surnames were stripped, including those from previous slaves. As a result, many people died in the Eldians' expanding territory, and many children lost their parents and relatives. The villages and landscapes they once knew were completely destroyed, and the beautiful scenery of the past was gone forever. And so, he... Everyone became somewhat cautious, and the children who had lost their parents and loved ones would face even greater hardship. However, some slaves retained their inner kindness, remaining steadfast despite the persecution they suffered. Others sought revenge to survive. Therefore, you decided to use a mystical transformation technique—the illusion—to connect the slaves' dreams with their families and loved ones, allowing them to reunite in the dream world. Then, you used this mystical method to return to a special space. Upon returning, you told the people of the special space to encourage their families, loved ones, and friends, giving them the motivation and courage to live. You also urged them to have a proper sense of belonging and the ability to distinguish right from wrong, and to restrain themselves, especially outside the dream world, to remain discreet. Then, you turned to the people in the special space and said, "We will soon reunite in the same way as you." Upon hearing this, the people in the special space instantly felt a surge of goodwill towards you. So, you seized the opportunity and told them, "You must cultivate diligently, for your future is full of challenges and hardships." At the same time, you secretly used a mysterious method to maximize your continuous talent and resource enhancement abilities. Finally, using this mysterious method, you gracefully left the special space. After observing for a period of time, you carefully examined the Kingdom of Eldia, anticipating the results of your efforts. Several days passed, and you finally noticed some subtle changes, but these changes were not obvious. Unexpectedly, however, the first King Fritz of the Kingdom of Eldia also keenly perceived these subtle changes. To consolidate his rule, King Fritz resolutely decided to adopt more forceful and cruel methods to enhance his deterrent power. He ruthlessly ordered the tongues of the slaves to be cut out, while simultaneously reducing their food rations and drastically increasing their workload. Those who dared to betray him would suffer even more inhumane punishments.

This series of cruel and ruthless measures made the already miserable lives of the slaves even worse. As time went by, the death toll continued to rise, and the slaves suffered an unprecedented emotional shock. Many children were left with indelible shadows in their hearts. In such an environment, the slaves had no choice but to work with all their might, trying to numb themselves through busyness and forget the fear they had experienced that day.

Meanwhile, the world within the dream world underwent a dramatic transformation. The slaves conveyed the horrific events of that day to their relatives and friends back home in their dreams. Upon learning of this, the people in the special space warned them never to forget the tragic events of that day, to firmly remember this history, and to firmly believe that in the future, the mysterious goddess would lead them back to freedom and fulfill their dream of reunion. You spoke many comforting words, trying your best to console the families, relatives, and friends of the deceased, repeatedly instructing them to conceal any changes in their expressions outside the dream. After completing all this, you once again used the method you had employed before to safely transfer the deceased to the special space.

Then, you said softly, "I hope you can reunite with your families, relatives, and friends." After a brief pause, you continued, "I hope you can live in harmony and grow and progress together."

At the same time, you unleashed a mysterious transformation technique—continuous enlightenment and continuous experience enhancement—a method that could accelerate the cultivation process for those in the special space. Just then, the people in the special space began to bestow upon you a new title: "Mysterious Goddess." Moreover, their rewards to you went even further. Faced with this situation, you said nothing, but silently departed the special space in a mysterious and unpredictable manner.

However, after leaving the special space, you witness a heartbreaking scene: a pure and kind little girl's good deed has led to her death. The incident began when this little girl opened the fence of the animal enclosure in the Kingdom of Eldia late at night. The night was deep and quiet, with only the twinkling lights illuminating the tranquility. The little girl tiptoed to the animal enclosure and gently pushed open the gate. Her eyes revealed a hint of curiosity and mischief, as if filled with a desire to explore this unknown world.

When daylight came, the Eldian soldiers were astonished to find the animal enclosure completely empty! The enclosure, which should have been teeming with animals, was now nothing but silence and emptiness. They frantically searched for clues, but to no avail. Therefore, they decided to report this strange event to the King of Eldia.

Upon hearing this, the first King Fritz was furious. His brow furrowed, and his eyes blazed with rage. He could not tolerate such irresponsible behavior, for these animals were of vital importance to the kingdom. He immediately summoned all the slaves and sternly demanded that those who had released the slaves from the Eldian Kingdom's animal enclosures come forward and confess their crimes. Otherwise, he would take extreme measures—everyone would have their eyes gouged out and a leg broken.

Faced with such a threat, the slaves trembled. They knew the terrible consequences of such punishment, yet not one dared to step forward. Fear gripped their hearts; they looked at each other, hoping to find a brave person to take responsibility. However, as time ticked by, no one dared to take that step.

Finally, all fingers pointed at the little girl, Ymir. She stood alone among the crowd, her eyes filled with helplessness and confusion. She didn't understand why everyone was blaming her; she had only opened the gate out of curiosity. However, she had now become the target of everyone's anger, unable to escape punishment. Ymir couldn't defend herself, for as a slave, her tongue had already been cut out. Faced with this situation, the first King Fritz had no choice but to order the Eldian guards to ride horses and lead dogs, driving the poor little girl Ymir, whose eye had been gouged out and whose leg broken, deep into the forest. Then, the guards mercilessly shot Ymir with arrows, leaving her body covered in wounds. Due to her leg injury and the final, devastating blow, Ymir struggled to breathe and was on the verge of death. These male Eldian guards, believing she could not survive, turned and left.

However, at that moment, Ymir, barely breathing, miraculously entered a mysterious dream. In the dream, Ymir saw her family, relatives, and friends watching her with worried expressions. Then, they worked together, gathering all their strength into an immense power, which they directly applied to Ymir. This miraculous power, through a special means, indirectly affected Ymir's real body outside the dream, causing her previously weak and frail body, which seemed like it would collapse at the slightest breeze, to gradually show signs of improvement. It was nothing short of a miracle! It could be considered as indirectly saving half of her life. Then, Ymir's parents spoke slowly to him, "My child, because we just used the power of fusion, this dream cannot last much longer. But you must remember that gentle divine messenger; wherever she goes, prosperity and flourishing abound. She brings good fortune and beautiful scenery to the villages she travels to. You will surely see her again, Ymir, so no matter what, you must hold on!"

Hearing this, Ymir's heart was instantly ignited with the flames of hope and courage. His previously dim eyes brightened, as if he could see a beautiful future. However, this joy was short-lived. Soon, the dream shattered like a mirror. Ymir's consciousness plunged into an endless coma, as if dragged into a dark abyss by an invisible force. Yet, during this period of unconsciousness, the mysterious power that had merged continued to work silently. Like a clear spring, it flowed quietly within Ymir's body, carefully sustaining her fragile life. At the same time, this mysterious power was also repairing her wounds bit by bit at an unimaginably slow pace.

And so, day after day, night after night, time slipped by unnoticed. Finally, after several days, Ymir slowly awoke from the forest. Although she was severely injured, she did not give up her will to live. On the contrary, with her incredibly tenacious willpower, she overcame the threat of death time and time again, ultimately surviving.

Deep within her heart lay a profound gratitude for the divine messenger. Without his help, she would likely have perished long ago. This gratitude, like a blazing flame, illuminated her path and strengthened her resolve. At the same time, Ymir was also filled with an insatiable yearning for freedom. Therefore, Ymir secretly made a vow: she would find the divine messenger who had saved her life, no matter what.

In reality, the mysterious divine messenger had been secretly observing everything all along. After witnessing Ymir's strength and kindness firsthand, she resolutely made a decision: when the time was right, she would definitely lend a helping hand again.

Ymir trudged through the forest, each step heavy, but she did not give up. Her hope rekindled, and she dragged her weary body forward, relentlessly exploring. Though the path was rugged and thorny, Ymir firmly believed that as long as she persevered, she would find her own path to freedom.

Filled with gratitude for the divine messenger and hope for the future, Ymir continued her journey. Along the way, she endured countless hardships, encountered various dangers and unknown challenges. But these difficulties did not deter her; instead, they ignited a stronger power within her. She bravely faced each obstacle, resolving crises with wisdom and courage, and steadily moved towards her goal.