Chapter 2294 – 2294. God’S Atlantis
Arel died.
The cause of death was cardiac arrest. In my view, it was overwork. It was no wonder, considering she had no days off when she died.
According to the records, Arel died two years ago. After her death, the United States ran smoothly for six months. She had predicted her death and planned for the aftermath. According to her plan, there should have been no problems for five years.
‘The problem is that the world doesn’t always go according to plan.’
Six months after Arel’s death, all sorts of sectors, including the economy of the Super-United States, began to falter.
It wasn’t that Arel’s successor was incompetent. The female congresswoman from Dongtan was among the elite of the elite. There are no incompetent women. It’s just that Arel was excessively competent.
‘Somehow, things were managed.’
I checked the notification log.
「You have entered the Industrial Age.」
This notification popped up eight years ago. It was the time when the steam engine was developed.
Now, we are developing the steam engine. Well, it won’t take long to develop. Unlike developing from scratch, there are leaders with modern knowledge in this era. Even if they can’t actively lead the development, they can at least offer advice on the direction of development.
There has been an increase in spies recently, but I decided to ignore it. Just as they send spies, we are sending spies as well.
‘According to the spies’ reports, the Super-United States has almost caught up with the development speed of the United Nations. Currently, there is almost no difference.’
This is also thanks to Arel’s hard work.
「One of the participants has been eliminated! Current participants: 5」
The eliminated participant is Samuel from Helten. Thanks to Samuel, the United Nations couldn’t check me in time.
「One of the participants has been eliminated! Current participants: 4」
Islam was eliminated two years ago. They were destroyed after being ganged up on by the United Nations for their oil-related bullying. The United Nations shared Islam’s resources among themselves.
‘Islam’s leader was assassinated, so the power of the United Nations didn’t decrease. Other members of the United Nations properly absorbed the Islamic civilization.’
There are three civilizations left.
I know their identities from what I heard from Helten.
Great Britain (Owner of the Holy Sword, True Name: Lucas Spencer), Uruk (The First Hero: True Name Gilgamesh), China (The Wily Hero of Chaos, True Name: Cao Cao).
Lucas Spencer is the master of the Camelot legion in Atlantis. According to Samuel, he’s quite famous, but I don’t know him.
Gilgamesh is the king of Sumer, and Cao Cao is a famous hero from the Three Kingdoms.
The one I’m wary of is Gilgamesh. As far as I know, Gilgamesh is a demigod with divine blood. As such, he might possess some dangerous power.
‘Anyway, now is the time to develop… I should buy civilization points with the gold I have.’
I bought 17 civilization points. The amount of gold mined has increased significantly since entering the Industrial Age. Transportation has also become easier.
「Market
Economic activity becomes more active.
You can obtain 1 civilization point by consuming 47.5 tons of gold.」
‘The problem is that the amount of gold consumed has increased tremendously.’
「10 years have been skipped.」
「Year 310 of the Common Era.」
「You have acquired 1 civilization point!」
「You have acquired 44 civilization points from interest!」
「Current civilization points: 492」
「Current population: 130,285,053」
The population has exceeded 100 million. But I couldn’t let my guard down. The United Nations’ population is also over 100 million. Especially the population of the Chinese civilization was significant. They seem to have skills or wonders related to population growth.
Sumerians have a much longer lifespan than others. In this era, humans usually live 60 to 70 years, but Sumerians have an average lifespan of over 100 years.
‘Perhaps their racial traits have an influence.’
This time, I bought 5 civilization points with gold. I could have bought more, but… I decided to start accumulating gold.
Gold isn’t just valuable as currency. Moreover, as the level of civilization increases, its value as a precious metal also increases. As citizens become more affluent, they desire gold as a luxury item.
‘If I control it completely, discontent will build up. I need to release gold to circulate appropriately in society.’
I couldn’t afford to be eliminated due to a rebellion at this point.
「10 years have been skipped.」
「Year 320 of the Common Era.」
「You have acquired 1 civilization point!」
「You have acquired 49 civilization points from interest!」
「Current civilization points: 541」
「Current population: 183,032,259」
This time, I bought 5 civilization points with gold as well.
「You have entered the Modern Era for the first time!」
「You have acquired 10 civilization points!」
‘Heh heh. Now, our technology level has surpassed that of the United Nations.’
The internal combustion engine has been developed, but it will take time and resources to commercialize it. There are no problems with resources. We are extracting oil from Hawaii.
“Your Excellency, 30 Dreadnought-class battleships are ready. The navy is awaiting your orders.”
I shook my head at my secretary’s words.
“Arel said to focus on development until 330. We will start the war in 330. In the meantime, build 20 more battleships.”
「10 years have been skipped.」
「Year 330 of the Common Era.」
「You have acquired 1 civilization point!」
「You have acquired 54 civilization points from interest!」
「Current civilization points: 595」
「Current population: 251,643,731」
A population of 250 million.
It was so overwhelming that a smile crept onto my face.
‘I also have 595 civilization points. If I use all of them, I can immediately advance to the Modern Era.’
But I didn’t advance immediately. There are many spies from the United Nations in the Super-United States, so if I advance to the Modern Era now, our technology level could be caught up soon. Still, it’s certain that I have the advantage.
‘A civilization victory is a given. The goal should not be a conquest victory but the hidden boss, Tiamat. Since I have no information about Tiamat, I need to prepare as much as possible.’
I summoned the navy generals and gave them orders.
“Conquer Great Britain.”
“Leave it to us, Your Excellency. Starting with Great Britain, we will conquer the Eastern Continent. The throne of this world belongs to the Super-United States.”
56 Dreadnought-class battleships emitted black smoke into the sky and set sail for the sea.
「Great Fortune (EX) is activated.」
「The entire universe is helping you!」
「Great Fortune (EX) will be deactivated for the time being.」
「A great leader has been born in the Super-United States civilization!」
A golden pillar fell from the sky. It was the same as when the great sculptor, Ditan, was born. Since my residence was also a hatchery, it wasn’t difficult to find the place where the golden pillar fell.
A newborn baby was carefully held in the arms of a nurse. It was a baby girl, and strangely, the baby wasn’t crying. Her eyes were wide open. I felt mana from the baby.
“Y-Your Excellency?!”
“Don’t make a fuss. That baby has been blessed by the Lord of the Heavens. She will become a great person… Hand her over to me.”
The nurse handed me the baby. The baby didn’t cry even when she was in my hands. She stared blankly at me and then bowed her head. I looked at the baby and chuckled.
The atmosphere, mana flow, and form I felt from the baby were quite familiar.
“Congratulations on your reincarnation, Arel.”
I don’t know how she reincarnated. I guess it’s because of her unique trait, Saint (SSS).
“Awoo.”
“I don’t know what you’re saying. I guess it means you love me.”
“Ooo!”
“You want to work? No way. In this life, you will only work 5 days a week. I won’t allow overtime. There won’t be another death from overwork like last time.”
“Ooo….”
Arel seems to be sulking, but… it must be my imagination.
• • •
Lucas, the leader of Great Britain, swallowed hard as he watched the Dreadnought-class battleships of the Super-United States advancing towards the island.
They had just finished a naval battle in the sea. The invincible fleet of Great Britain had sunk 42 enemy battleships with 20 of their own, but they were pushed back by the remaining 14.
Of course, Britain’s naval power isn’t limited to this. As an island nation that has invested heavily in its navy, Britain’s navy is by no means weak. When the remaining battleships in the sea arrive, the enemy battleships will eventually sink to the bottom of the sea.
But what about after that?
The age of steam is already waning. Battleships equipped with internal combustion engines, not steam turbines, will come.
A dangerous landing operation? They won’t care. The Super-United States is an absurd nation that can push over 100 million soldiers into a deadly situation without batting an eye.
Even if they manage to hold out this time, they won’t be able to hold out the next turn. He could clearly picture his Great Britain burning.
‘Great Britain’s army is nothing compared to its navy. It’s at a level where they haven’t invested at all. If they succeed in a landing operation, it’s game over.’
There was no chance of winning this war. The Super-United States has a population of over 200 million, while Great Britain has only 30 million. That’s 30 million rounded up.
‘The Super-United States has everything. Population, technology, resources. It’s impossible to win now. It would be great if we could wipe them out with nuclear bombs, but… there’s a high chance that the Super-United States will develop nuclear bombs before the United Nations.’
Considering various circumstances, the situation is hopeless.
‘Even if nothing else, I can’t let the leader of the Super-United States be the victor. The leader of the Super-United States is 100% a banished one. It would be more beneficial for me to help Gilgamesh or Cao Cao win.’
I might get some scraps.
Uruk and China wouldn’t be easily pushed back by the Super-United States.
‘There’s no need to destroy the Super-United States. If the leader dies, that civilization will naturally perish.’
Lucas turned around and went outside.
“Quietly prepare a ship heading to Uruk.”
He decided to abandon Great Britain and quietly wait for the right time.
