Chapter 58: End and Beginning
Transformed into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe – 58
EP.58 End and Beginning
Wow, Rios was really furious. He didn’t seem to care much during the war, but abandoning his loyal followers without any remorse clearly enraged him. Well, it’s understandable. While infighting and battles might be tolerated as a means of establishing hierarchy, from the perspective of Rios, who was once a commander of the Kapteri race known for their strong sense of unity, Muwan’s actions were utterly inhumane.
Rios must have thought Muwan had crossed a severe line, leading to his immediate execution. It’s a good thing, really. While war can spur rapid technological advancement, it also consumes manpower and resources, drastically lowering the quality of life. If it drags on too long, it benefits no one.
So, Muwan met a miserable end as a traitor. Most of his forces were absorbed by Lumolasi and the Holy Nation. The two factions were so closely knit that they were practically a single community, making it fair to say that the elves were now unified.
The combination of Lumolasi Republic’s advanced technology and democratic tendencies with the Holy Nation’s devout religious practices created a formidable alliance. Although a few factions remained, none were as large or powerful as this unified entity. Eventually, they would either be absorbed or willingly seek protection under this powerful alliance. Despite knowing their moderate stance, the overwhelming technology and military power were still a source of fear.
Now is the time. From this point of unity, the true progress of the elves would begin. From the modern era to the SF era.
The day when the elves would venture into space was drawing near. It had been about 20 years since the birth of the elves, and five cycles had passed according to the elven planet’s calendar. The children born in the early days had now grown into adults, becoming a significant workforce. Simultaneously, they were now capable of having children, laying the foundation for a population explosion.
With territories, food, and resources capable of supporting a population in the hundreds of millions, the elves actively encouraged childbirth. Those who had children received ample food support and large houses to live in with their families.