Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 347 Reclaiming the Independent Planet

"Is someone as strong as you really just at the bottom of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races?" Xuan Yuan Mu Ze asked Foreman in disbelief.

Forman humbly replied, "Of course, my friend. Among the early soldiers of the Kingdom of Myriad Races, I was considered to be in the lower ranks. Back then, the qualifications of soldiers in the Kingdom of Myriad Races were quite high. Only those who completed the trial of conquering an entire planet with their bare hands could be recognized as warriors of the Kingdom of Myriad Races. However, with the development over the years, the Kingdom of Myriad Races has already conquered the entire multiverse, and therefore there are fewer and fewer planets suitable for trials. So, two thousand years ago, the Kingdom of Myriad Races lowered the selection criteria for soldiers, promoting veterans like us to officers. But to be honest, this has indeed gradually lowered the level of soldiers in the Kingdom of Myriad Races. Now, new recruits can obtain the title of soldier simply by joining forces to conquer a planet. It's too easy."

Does conquering a planet mean... killing everyone on that planet?

"No, please don't misunderstand. His Majesty the Great Dragon God once said that bullying the innocent is the act of the weak. The soldiers of the Kingdom of Myriad Races have their own bottom line and will not kill those who have no ability to resist. What we mean by conquest is killing all the high-level people on a planet, such as administrative institutions, officials, merchants, and soldiers who choose to resist us to the end. Only after we are sure that no one on the planet is resisting and willing to submit and join the Kingdom of Myriad Races do we determine that the planet has been conquered."

"So this is how you invade and destroy other civilizations? Then why are you so ruthless towards the Machine Race? What did the Machine Race do to you?"

Forman then retorted, "That's because you don't know what the Machine Race really is. They're a bunch of parasites and cosmic pests. Well, many things can't be explained in a few words. Luckily, we still have the Machine Race's research facilities. You'll understand once you go there and take a look. Lieutenant, take our friend to those pests' research labs. That way, our guest will understand what the Machine Race is all about."

But the adjutant reminded him at this moment: "Sir, you forgot, the 6,781st planet, which rebelled under the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races, sent us a surrender and distress signal yesterday. We have to go there to save those people first. How about this, we go and reclaim the lost territory first, and then take the guests to visit those pest research institutes. Anyway, the largest one of those pest research institutes has not been demolished yet."

Forman nodded in agreement and said, "Alright then, distinguished guest, let's go and reclaim that rebellious planet."

At this moment, Xuanyuan Muze asked again, puzzled, "With the power of the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races, would any planet dare to rebel?"

Forman readily admitted, "Of course, and it's not uncommon. However, the Kingdom of Myriad Races generally respects the choices of planets that want independence. If a planet wants independence, the Kingdom of Myriad Races will first investigate public opinion. If more than half of the people on the planet agree to independence, then the Kingdom of Myriad Races will voluntarily hand over the rule of that planet. Since they are willing to be independent, the Kingdom of Myriad Races will automatically withdraw and give them freedom. However, we will take away all the people on those rebellious planets who are willing to follow the Kingdom of Myriad Races, and then let those fools manage that planet themselves."

Of course, for a planet to gain independence in such a peaceful way, it must first meet the prerequisite of having been under the rule of the Kingdom of Myriad Races for a hundred years. This is to ensure that all planets have experienced the social system of the Kingdom of Myriad Races, and that the infrastructure can guarantee their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. This is also His Majesty the Dragon God's final act of mercy towards his people.

Xuanyuan Muze then asked, "Then why did you come here to reclaim this planet that has already declared independence?"

At this moment, Forman sighed helplessly, "Honorable guest, you have got the order wrong again. It's not us coming to reclaim them, but rather they are begging us to return to the Kingdom of All Races and requesting our assistance. In fact, many planets, after declaring independence, soon suffer various disasters due to management problems. As a result, most of the independent planets are living in poverty and hardship. The 6,781st planet we are going to is now the only remaining independent planet. After all, as the Kingdom of All Races' rule has become more and more entrenched, more and more intelligent people have realized what a mistake it was to leave the Kingdom of All Races."

Xuanyuan Muze retorted, "How could there be problems with the facilities and resources you left behind on those planets? Could it be that you're secretly sabotaging them and deliberately causing them to collapse from within?"

Upon hearing this suspicion, Forman immediately retorted with displeasure, "Your suspicion makes me very uncomfortable. If we really wanted those independent planets to return to our rule, why did we set them free in the first place? Besides, do you think we need to resort to such low-level tactics with our military strength? A few planets are nothing. A large and powerful nation of myriad races wouldn't lose face over something like this."

Seeing the atmosphere growing increasingly cold, Xuan Yuan Muze immediately apologized for his earlier remarks, saying, "I'm sorry, I was just being suspicious. You really didn't need to do such a stupid thing."

The atmosphere in the command room then fell silent. A short while later, the flagship warped to the 6,781st rebel planet. By then, the planet, which should have been exceptionally habitable, was already ravaged. The toxic atmosphere and exposed soil gave it a strangely nauseating appearance.

The dragonborn adjutant, looking at the scene before him, analyzed with a matter-of-fact expression: "No wonder these guys surrendered to us. Sir, you should just blow up this planet and then recycle the materials inside. Otherwise, transforming this planet back into a habitable environment will be a huge undertaking."

Forman shook his head and said, "No, His Majesty the Emperor will not give up any habitable planets. Besides, it's just terraforming a planet, and the cost isn't that high. Don't be so pessimistic, adjutant. Although they are traitors, the planet is innocent."

Just then, a communication signal came through on the large screen in the command room, and an elf with a weathered face appeared on the screen. He greeted Foreman and said, "Welcome to the Kingdom of All Races. Please forgive our ignorance back then. We have now rebelled and destroyed all the regimes on this planet. We only ask that you spare our children and give them a new future."

Forman didn't reply but instead raised his hand to shut down the communication. He then shouted to his adjutant, "Alright, I feel insulted to waste a single word on these traitors. We've got a general idea of ​​the situation there. Send the soldiers down to arrest all the older generation of traitors and put them on trial. Leave the remaining children and young people behind, and then rebuild our homes."