CHAPTER 1202: CHAPTER 611: A GREAT BEGINNING

Rod originally planned to take this opportunity to gather some more divinity and humanity, and by the way, reap some souls, but unexpectedly the Royal City summoned him back.

It was said that the test environment for the Star Marrow Altar had been chosen, and the validation for the Spirit’s Curtain and the Black Fog Great Wall was about to begin.

Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground.

Dalin, Horus, Amendo, along with many Defense Chiefs and managers, gathered together.

Dalin took out the latest version of the sand table, which was a new map of Trolian, indicating how large a territory Trolian would need to occupy in the future to ensure sufficient material resources.

On the map, Trolian’s north and east remain largely unchanged, with the main expansion directions being the west and south.

To the west, expansion must reach Great Dragon City, an abandoned Divine City from the Ancient Epoch, 2,600 kiloyards away from Trolian Royal City.

To the south, expansion must reach Mist City, the farthest Outer City of Trolian, 1,900 kiloyards away from the Royal City.

Dalin said, "If we can complete the expansion, at least sixty new super-large ore veins will be added, including Sun Stone, Moon Stone, Sun Crystal, Star Marrow Ore, and True Silver Ore, all of which will be greatly satisfied, with at least half being of ultra-high quality veins."

"Not only that."

Horus added:

"Our living space will greatly expand, with at least six living environments here that are on par with the Red Soil Plain. We will gain a large amount of grain and purifiable water sources."

"There is also a piece of land here with ultra-high spirituality, suitable for planting spiritual medicinal herbs, and our potion production will surge."

Amendo frowned, his wrinkled face full of distrust.

"Your words are tempting, but is this something we can accomplish?"

Logistics manager Hullen sighed, "This plan never appeared even in my wildest dreams. Of course, I desperately hope it can be realized, but I fear such a grand target might disrupt our original survival structure."

Faced with skepticism, Dalin did not immediately refute but instead asked Rod, "Your Excellency Fire Son, what do you think?"

Rod was caught off guard by Dalin’s sudden question. To be honest, he of course thought the bigger the better.

But he also knew that forcibly pursuing overly unrealistic goals might drag Trolian down.

However, if they acted too timidly and missed the opportunity, they might also lose the chance to soar high.

The balance here was hard to grasp.

Rod pondered for a moment, deciding to use the Book of Knowledge and the wisdom of the doll.

To his surprise, the usually frivolous Book of Knowledge opposed the plan, while the usually steady doll agreed with it.

"Master, while Trolian’s strength will greatly increase your divinity, such a violent expansion is not feasible in the harsh Dark World. Excessive disturbance could trigger unpredictable consequences. If Trolian perishes and we do not find new humans, the Dream Realm might fall."

The doll said, "The Black Fog has eroded everything it can reach, and the Source Prophecy clearly shows that humans will face great disaster. In such a harsh environment, not striving for survival reduces the chances of survival."

The Book of Knowledge flipped a page, "Hmm, Aphro’s words do carry some truth. We find it hard to give the most accurate answer regarding human strategy. It’s up to you, Master, to decide."

Rod glanced at it in surprise. The Book of Knowledge had indeed changed; had it been before, being contradicted would have made it fly into a rage, but now, it could accept different opinions.

"I understand now."

Without much hesitation, Rod immediately spent 10 points of divinity to use the [Divine Sense] to see whether this plan was feasible from a divine perspective.

Such an important matter was worth spending divinity on.

Once [Divine Sense] was activated, thoughts instantly became buoyant, and a stream of clarity poured from head to toe, making every nerve extraordinarily sensitive, as if his spirit was situated in boundless space.

Countless thoughts surged like tides, quickly flashing through his mind all the potential gains and losses that this expansion plan might entail.

The final result was both feasible and infeasible.

Rod sank into contemplation, meaning that it still came down to human decision?

If that was the case, then I would definitely choose action.

Shrinking back is not my style; only an outward civilization has the right to survive in such a perilous world.

With his thoughts set, Rod immediately said, "I think it’s feasible."

The Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground fell silent, and after a long silence, Amendo finally spoke up.

"Alright, I agree with this plan, not because I agree with your scheme, but because I believe in Rod. The Supreme Council will fully support your work, and the Elder Council will give all for this expansion plan."

There was a commotion among the elders, but under the First Elder’s pressure, they soon quieted down.

The king, who had not spoken all along, also showed a small smile, "Amendo, you have much faith in young Rod."

Amendo bowed, "Yes, Your Majesty, he has brought us many miracles, breaking my understanding countless times, so I believe in him."

Another logistics chief gently said, "But, according to my calculations, our military might is insufficient to achieve such a grand target, and even if accomplished, we lack the military power to defend such a vast territory."