Chapter 742 New Era, New Goals

When the morning sun rose, the citizens waited for their king to walk out of this decaying castle.

The capital of Latveria, after hundreds of years of rule, is as decayed as this castle. After all, if people can only struggle on the line of food and clothing, who will take the first step in an unknown territory?

When Lear walked out of the castle, what he saw were people who were releasing their anger, expressing their grievances, and venting all their emotions.

They are also confused people. In confusion, they pin their future direction and hopes on him.

This scene reminded him of the people he saw in his last life, when he finally decided not to follow instructions and walked out of the shelter for the first time.

Just this time.

He hopes to do better.

This time, he was not as filled with regret and malice as before, but only with a desire for destruction for the future.

Standing in the early morning sunshine, Lille announced Vladimir's death sentence, executing the tyrant in full public view and announcing to the world the outcome of the Latvian Civil War.

In anticipation of the nation, he announced that he would become the new king, but he did not take away anything in the castle: the crown or the royal cloak.

Even this castle.

On the first day of the outcome of the battle, the castle was blown up on Lille's order.

The first Latvians who had been hiding in the mountain base were also able to see the light of day and pass on knowledge of the outside world to their compatriots.

The whole battle lasted less than a week, and while the outside world was still arguing, the result was already settled.

The sun rises and shines on the dilapidated capital city, coating the charred ruins and the reborn flag with golden light. The wind rolls up the green flag on the square and blows off the coat of arms symbolizing Vladimir.

The former is looked up to by everyone, while the latter is trampled in the dirt.

"My compatriots who have suffered from slavery and oppression, we have waited too long for this day."

"From now on, this land will shine with dazzling light again under this flag, under our hands, minds and will."

"There will be endless food on the farmland, warm houses on the grass, children can play in the fields, and no one will have to hide anymore."

"I, Lil Lee, hereby swear that a new era of prosperity is coming!"

The crowd cheered, united under the flag and inspired!

"Long live your Majesty!"

"Global Times brings you the latest news: The Latvian civil war has ended, and Lil Lee, the founder of Atlas Group as we know it, has succeeded the king."

"The sudden onset and rapid end of this civil war are really surprising. Neighboring countries have issued diplomatic rhetoric, and most of them do not recognize his legal status."

"However, Mr. Li has yet to respond to this, or in his latest 'response', he destroyed an armored unit - which was previously declared a peacekeeping force by the United Nations."

"The impact that the establishment of this new regime will have on the political ecology of the region is unpredictable, and the identity of their king seems to indicate that this change in the political environment will spread to the global scale."

"Let's keep following up."

[Johnny: It’s unbelievable that we overthrew a country.]

"It was me who overthrew a country."

[Johnny: Yes, it’s you. A king left, and another one came. 】

The mighty army was walking in the wilderness.

After the war, there was reconstruction.

The original capital was dirty, messy, and mostly in ruins. There was no need to rebuild the capital on a dilapidated land.

There is land suitable for farming and construction everywhere in Latvia. As long as there are technology, people, and a stable and positive environment, there is no need to worry about development.

Now it's all there.

The new capital city will be built in the wilderness, using all the space.

[Johnny: I have a question, how do you make sure you can win? 】

As it turned out, Lille's much-hyped attack was actually a tactical fool's errand: it gave Anton Vanko the opportunity to ambush him.

Johnny's little head can only understand tactics. Lille doesn't blame him.

"I'm not sure. All I'm sure of is that there will be an ambush."

Vladimir must have received help from the outside world, otherwise he alone would not have been able to produce so much military supplies.

Using prosthetic technology to transform people into war machines requires a very solid technical foundation, and even an intellectual level.

But Lille had no idea what kind of ambush there was, that was for sure.

[Johnny: Really? 】

"Really." Lille said calmly, "But strategically, I have to do this, otherwise Latvia wouldn't be so viable now."

Johnny nodded in agreement, and then suddenly cursed:

[Johnny: Damn it, I always imagined that blowing up Arasaka Tower and sending stuff to their servers would inspire people.]

[Johnny: But I actually also know that it’s just like the music I’ve been playing for so many years:]

[Johnny: Do you think anyone will be inspired? Of course I will, but I guess it will only be for a while, maybe a few days longer. When everything is done, it’s time to masturbate and play. 】

Johnny stood on the horse and looked at the ragged but still excited people.

The way they looked at Lille was like what he had been pursuing his entire life.

[Johnny: I really fucking envy you. I really want to drive you out of your body. Let me go out and talk for a while? ]

"Then you will never be like me. You'd better stop showing off your mediocre skills."

[Johnny: You are so fucking arrogant. Who did you learn this from? ]

When Lill heard this, he rarely smiled--

Johnny was right. What he said just now was indeed arrogant. Generally speaking, it is not his character.

But there is a super arrogant guy in his head. Everyone can't help but choke him.

But this kind of behavior is rare. It seems that it is rare after becoming an AI. He was not so stiff before.

[Johnny: Then what? What do we do? ]

"There are many things to do. First of all, I have to get the Atlas Group back in operation, win the Raspberry Civil War, and eliminate the Roxxon Group and his accomplices."

[Johnny: I said short-term, building a house here? 】

"Short-term" Lear paused, "Remember? I'm going back to Night City."

[Johnny: Why go back to that shithole? Your people are here, shouldn't you prioritize things here? 】

"As expected of you, a rock star, a god of the mess, you said you wanted to go back to Night City at first, then you said Transformers was interesting, and now you want to stay here again"

"There are people in Night City who I have, people waiting for me."

Perhaps it was because the shared brain synchronized some emotions to a certain extent, or perhaps Lear's current emotions were actually quite a lot called from Johnny.

Johnny was stunned for a moment, and suddenly said:

[Johnny: What you said, I thought you had a girlfriend in Night City. 】

Lear didn't say anything, and it was this silence that made Johnny's expression even weirder.

[Johnny: Really? 】