Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
How likely was it that a student in Junior Year of school without an income could support three hundred grown men?
Logically speaking, that was not possible.
Not even talking about the provision of meals—even if their bodies were special and could go without food or water in the short-term, they must be clothed and have a place to stay, right? I wasn’t going to stoop to the level of making three hundred high-ranking Commanders rough it out on the streets and beg for a living.
Of course, I could actually send them to dig for coal in Shanxi Province; if I got lucky, they might even be able to dig a tunnel from Shanxi all the way to Brazil. That way, I would be able to sell entrance tickets at the tunnel, five dollars for adults and half that for children. However, this idea did not seem very realistic and reasonable.
As such, the most disciplined alien workforce in history was created immediately.
To prevent detection from any idle passers-by or reconnaissance aircraft (was this really possible?), Pandora used an optical camouflaging forcefield to cover a one-kilometer radius. Unless someone accidentally barged into this forcefield, no one would discover that so many suspiciously dressed strangers were gathered in this place.
I looked excitedly as these unknown life forms from the Xyrin home-star hurriedly busied themselves to make final preparation to integrate into this world.
In front of a square-faced, serious-looking uncle that had his palms placed together, I stopped curiously.
“What are you doing?” I asked inquisitively.
Square-faced with thick brows and a rigid physique with a serious look on his face… this uncle’s appearance completely matched that of a paladin from a novel. As he was sitting with his eyes closed and his palms together, I wondered if this posture was the so-called meditating quietly.
I had just finished speaking when this uncle’s hands suddenly glowed with a gold light as he opened his eyes and presented something to me.
It was a small card.
Identity card…
Me, “…”
Now I knew where Pandora’s identity and residence cards had come from!
I scratched my nose, embarrassed, as I continued, “Continue, continue…”
This uncle nodded as he continued his forgery of identity cards with a serious look on his face.
After leaving this uncle, I came across a very stern, long-haired, beautiful lady. In front of her, a floating screen was emanating a ghostly blue light; and the flashing images on it were making my eyes go blurry.
“What is this?”
That beautiful lady froze the screen as she respectfully said, “I am searching for jobs.”
The frozen panel on the screen was like a personnel archival repository; it seemed as if this lady was planning to alter public files and systems to create a new identity for herself. Obviously, she still had not figured out the differences between humans and themselves and thought that as long as she changed the files everything would go smoothly. Unfortunately, humans were not machines; and changing a computer system could not change their memories. Even if one person inputted their name into the repository, others would not remember having them as colleagues.
Just as I was planning to tell her that this method was not viable, the lady spoke first.
“Emperor,” the long-haired beautiful lady respectfully asked, “what does a President do?”
… I calmly turned off the screen in front of her as I said emphatically, “Start finding jobs with salaries below two thousand a month.”
It was necessary for me to ask clearly what this bunch of people was intending to do! I did not expect that their preparations to integrate into society involved so much creativity; although I must say that they were quite efficient at it.
Thirty minutes later, I was stunned beyond measure.
Damn! Besides one engaging in forgery and another hacking into government repositories, two others were huddled in a corner printing fake currency notes. From their efficiency, within half a year, some of them would definitely be facing criminal charges; and they would be guilty of them.
This was not all. Even more Commanders were gathered at another side around Pandora.
Two hundred Xyrin Empire Commanders were seated orderly in a circle around a huge 3D projection. A petite Pandora was using a pointer almost as long as her to refer to something.
“Everyone, take note,” Pandora waved her pointer as she said, “Look here!”
My gaze turned with everyone’s, looking at where the pointer was.
“This is where this world’s largest oceanic trench is located,” Pandora said sternly. “It is also the weakest point of this planet’s crust. Furthermore, this spot—this red circle here—is the optimum firing target for our spatial cannon. If we want to expand the Empire’s territory at minimal cost, we have to add a Passville Spirit Recharge System Interface. If not, our resupplies would be…”
“All are to stop!” I couldn’t take it anymore as I howled.
This howl achieved its intended impact and more. Every single alien terrorist around immediately formed up orderly and stood in front of me.
I probably had the most disciplined criminal organization in this entire world.
Seeing the soldiers standing passively and orderly in front of me, I really couldn’t imagine that just seconds ago, not only were they plotting to conquer this world, but they were also using advanced technology to print counterfeit currency.
“Look at what you guys are doing!” I chided harshly. “F***, printing counterfeit notes, creating false identities, accessing bank accounts to launder money… what are you all thinking? Even worse, you guys are planning an expedition…”
“Big Brother,”—I suddenly felt someone tugging at my clothes—”if we want to integrate into this world without the humans finding out, all these are necessary. Are you forgetting that my identity is fake as well?”
“Alright, I can make an exception with regard to falsifying of identities. That uncle just now, you can continue.” I waved a hand as that square-faced uncle went back to continue his work.
“In order to survive successfully in this world, we need some capital,” Pandora continued. “Furthermore, you don’t have to worry. When we were manufacturing these notes and coins, we have already used the human banking network to access international financial services; this way, we have shifted any suspicions of financial activities all into the accounts of those carrying out shady or illicit businesses in this world. There would not be any economic impact to society from our actions.”
“… alright then, the printing of counterfeit currency can also be accepted. However, even if you guys can prevent any economic impact from your actions, you guys are not allowed to print too much!”
Receiving my assent, the two counterfeiting Commanders immediately went back to continue printing the money needed for the Empire’s Expeditionary Force’s great works.
“Although everyone would have a new identity—if three hundred people were to suddenly appear from nowhere, that might attract the attention of the relevant departments. Hence, we have to make relevant adjustments to government citizen record files and systems.”
“…this is not to be repeated, though! Get cracking!”
The few Commanders who were busy hacking the government citizen records gave a salute as they turned and left.
“Hey, you. The long-hair beautiful lady just now! Find a job using ordinary and proper means!”
“Also, considering the Empire’s interests…” Pandora paused.
“You want to say that considering the Empire’s interests, to plan ahead for the next world war is necessary, is it?” My mouth twitched as I asked this actually battle-crazy Lolita in front of me.
“Big Brother, you having this intuition as well is the Empire’s blessing,” Pandora quietly said.
“Blessing my ass!” I finally exploded. “This place has known peace for tens of years; it is not the front line of your battles! Couldn’t you guys just give me peace and quiet for a few days? Must a world war really break out? How much trouble do you guys want to give me?”
Pandora used her two gray eyes to look at me as if trying to make sure whether I was kidding or not. She finally nodded as she turned off the projection screen behind her.
I looked over and realized that the two hundred over Commanders that had been receiving military instructions were still standing on the spot and waiting for further orders as my head started to hurt again.
“Alright, alright. All are dismissed. Go and get some proper work done or just talk about life. If you guys really have nothing better to do, go and help that brother that had teleported into the tree trunk just now.”
All the Commanders gave a salute in unison as they all spread out and left.
It seemed that if I wanted to settle this group of battle-hungry soldiers from the Xyrin Empire down properly, I had an arduous journey ahead of me.
“Pandora, is there anything else?” I realized that Pandora was still standing behind me as I asked curiously.
“Can’t I stand behind Big Brother?” Pandora raised her head slightly and asked.
“Oh, that’s alright. I just thought you wanted to be with your subordinates; you are their senior commander and probably have matters to settle after all.”
Pandora’s voice had a faint tinge of resentment as she said, “I had been settling matters just now, but Big Brother had interrupted me.”
“In that case, there’s no need to continue then. Right, Pandora, what time is it?’
“2:12 in the morning; it is time to head back.”
“Will there be any problems leaving them here?” I asked slightly worried, looking at the group of Commanders busying on their tasks. I was really a little worried that these terrorists would wreak havoc.
“They are all well-trained soldiers,” Pandora answered. “You do not have to worry about their safety.”
My little friend, you completely misread what I was worried about!
Forget it, I’d better head home first. If Big Sister finds out, there would be trouble for me.
“Pandora, bring me back. Also, ask everyone not to cause trouble.”
Pandora nodded as she breezily placed me on her shoulder.
If I had the chance, I definitely had to get a car!