While Zoffi and the others were traveling to and from Earth, the Castile Empire was carrying out disaster relief operations. Eight major cities were destroyed, including God's, and hundreds of millions of victims were displaced.

Especially the Imperial Capital, as the last main battlefield, suffered the most severe damage, with most of the city reduced to ruins.

Emperor Arthur XVII listened to the Prime Minister and Minister of War read the report in the palace.

These data are only rough statistics. This is mainly because the citizens of the empire have a bracelet, which can monitor life information.

The data obtained now are all information uploaded by the bracelets. More than 10 million civilians have died, and more than a million military personnel have died.

As for the injured, there were more people, and the information on the bracelets was incomplete, and some people were buried under the rubble.

The Prime Minister concluded: "Your Majesty, the giant beasts came suddenly and we were completely unprepared. Therefore, the damage was very serious."

King Arthur XVII sighed, and then blamed himself: "We always thought that the enemy was on this land, but today's disaster tells us that there are dangers in the universe that we are not aware of."

He stood up and could see the ruins outside through the window, and continued: "This is a lesson, a painful lesson. We can no longer set our sights on Caixing.

Announce this war against the giant beasts and tell other countries that the real threat lies in the universe, and we must unite!"

The Prime Minister frowned and said: "But Your Majesty, when the countries on Cai Xing unite, who will be the leader? Now our country's strength has been greatly damaged, and it is no longer 60% of what it was before the war.

Under such circumstances, our country may not be able to win the leadership position of the joint organization."

King Arthur XVII shook his head and said: "What's the use of fighting for that position at this time? The power of the giant beast is eye-catching, and it is difficult to resist with our technology.

At this time, we can no longer fight among ourselves, we must unite as one, otherwise, the fate that awaits us is extinction!

We cannot place our hopes on those giants, we must rely on ourselves!"

The Prime Minister nodded hurriedly and said: "Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, which is beyond the reach of your ministers."

When Arthur XVII returned to his seat, an official hurriedly opened the door and broke in.

The Minister of Rites scolded: "What a shame!"

The official said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, there is news from Nagato in the south. Among those giants, the one who was defeated alone once appeared on the territory of the Fisherman Clan."

The Minister of Military Affairs wondered: "Do these giants have anything to do with the Fisherman Tribe?"

The Minister of Rites shook his head and said: "It's absolutely impossible. The Fisherman Clan has been recorded in our country's history. They live deep in the sea and have never set foot on land. Giants like the Fisherman Clan have never been seen."

King Arthur XVII nodded and said: "I heard that some historians in the past few years have found that we and the Fishermen have the same ancestor?"

The Minister of Rites nodded and said: "Some scholars have put forward this point of view. It was proposed by Professor Oda. He just submitted an application to go to the south to explore ancient ruins a few days ago."

King Arthur XVII held his chin with both hands and said with a serious face: "Immediately pass the application and send someone to find Professor Oda, and send capable researchers to accompany him to explore the ancient ruins!"

The Minister of Etiquette asked doubtfully: "Your Majesty, is this... investigation of ancient ruins... related to giants and giant beasts?"

King Arthur XVII nodded and said: "There must be a reason why the giant appeared there for the first time, so go ahead."

The Minister of Rites bowed his hands and left the meeting hall.

At this time, various ministries and departments were in chaos, and many officials died in the disaster. The Minister of Rites made various phone calls to urge him, and then he called his subordinates and approved Professor Oda's application.

Professor Oda's full name was Kazuo Oda. He rushed from Nagato to Kyoto because he had to apply. When the disaster happened, he was waiting at the official residence of the Imperial Palace Rites and escaped disaster.

Now that Kazuo Oda has received a research application, sufficient funds and a capable research team, he is extremely excited.

The official of the Ministry of Rites said: "Professor Oda, this matter is a matter that the Minister of Rites will personally investigate. Does the professor understand what it means?"

Oda Kazuo was stunned. Although he was an old scholar, he still knew some things about the world. After all, there had been no news about his application for several days, and now he was actually questioned by the Minister of Rites. There must be information that he didn't know.

However, he only needs to study what he knows, and he doesn't have to worry about the rest.

Kazuo Oda picked up the paperwork and went to withdraw the research funds, and at the same time he went to claim the capable researchers.

After meeting with several researchers, he introduced each other, and then said: "Without further delay, we will set off immediately."

Several researchers did not object and immediately followed Oda Kazuo and left the imperial capital.

Kazuo Oda is very satisfied with this group of researchers, they are very capable.

Little did they know that these researchers were from the military. They would fully monitor Oda Kazuo's research process, record everything, and report it to the central government.

When Oda Kazuo and others left, the imperial court sent a helicopter to Nagato, which was specially requested by Oda Kazuo.

His wife and daughter are all in Nagato, and now he wants to know about his wife and daughter.

Kazuo Oda met his wife and daughter in the refugee camp. His wife was slightly injured. As for his daughter, Minako Oda, her eyes were red and swollen, and she was in a very low mood.

He quickly asked: "Minako, what's wrong with you?"

Oda Minako heard the sound and looked up to see that her father was back. She immediately burst into tears and threw herself into Oda Kazuo's arms and said, "Dad, Mitsu-kun is dead!"

Oda Kazuo stroked Oda Minako's hair and frowned: "So that's it. No wonder my good daughter is so sad. Minako, don't you want to go see ancient ruins with your father? Go and relax with your father."

It just so happens that A Guang will be able to fulfill his injustice. Then you can bring some souvenirs to him and fulfill his wish, okay?"

Oda Minako sobbed and nodded slightly.

Kazuo Oda left the refuge camp with his slightly injured wife and grieving daughter.

Then Francis found out about it and chased after him, offered to sponsor Oda Kazuo, and followed him to the ancient ruins in the south.

The so-called ancient ruins are an aquatic human habitat that has been discovered for more than ten years.

They found residences, tools, crops, etc. here, and even found fortification ruins and some murals.

And that mural seems to explain where humans came from. The mural is very simple and not enough to be conclusive evidence.
Chapter completed!