Translator: CinderTL
The staff's heightened sensitivity stemmed from a historical reason.
During the early days of the cataclysm, when talent was most scarce, the habitable territory for humans was constantly shrinking due to the expanding Domain Field, even more so than it is now.
Back then, a large number of passionate teachers, driven by dreams of saving the world, led their students to the front lines.
While this might seem heroic from an ordinary person's perspective, it was an utterly foolish decision from a strategic standpoint.
Teachers and students represented humanity's future.
The frontline warrior fought desperately to create opportunities for humanity to breathe and grow.
Sending students to the front lines was undoubtedly depleting humanity's reserves. If large numbers of teachers followed suit, it would effectively strangle humanity's future.
Therefore, when logistical personnel arrived, supply zone staff would always inquire about their reasons.
If they couldn't provide a valid explanation, the staff might even send them back.
Faced with the staff's inquiry, Feng Qi immediately stated that he was here to conduct research projects with the Scarlet Research Institute.
The staff remained skeptical and immediately called their supervisor to verify his claims.
The Scarlet Research Institute had already prepared for this contingency.
The supply zone's higher-ups on the other end of the line had clearly been notified and immediately confirmed there were no issues.
After this brief interruption, he successfully checked into the supply zone hotel near the airport.
Upon entering his room, he retrieved the tablet computer placed next to the television.
After waking the tablet, it displayed a map of the supply zone, clearly marking the functions of various buildings and recent news broadcasts.
However, this tablet was not connected to the Battle Group System of the recruitment hall, so it lacked the functionality to view the latest frontline missions.
Feng Qi didn't mind this at all.
He had no intention of collaborating with frontline battle groups during this visit.
His sole purpose was to acquire the necessary tools for his voyage, and he needed to resolve the issue of seafaring equipment immediately.
Tapping on a nearby shipyard rental shop, the screen transitioned to a list of virtual models of ships and vessels available for rent.
Each model was meticulously detailed, including its type, tonnage, weapon systems, and other specifications.
All features could be explored in detail by interacting with the models in the list.
The ships and vessels in the list were all scanned models, so even the chipped paint and rusted screws were perfectly replicated.
After each rental return, the ships were scanned again to ensure the accuracy of their information.
The port in the eastern supply zone was approximately 600 nautical miles from the Heijue Domain Field. At the standard modified ship's cruising speed of 30 knots, it would take about a day to reach the destination.
Swimming there would obviously take much longer, making a seaworthy vessel essential.
After careful consideration, Feng Qi selected a small modified ship.
Upon clicking the rental reservation button, the verification information appeared.
The Old Day City East Supply Zone strictly prohibited ordinary citizens from going to sea, including former fishermen. This was entirely for safety reasons, as the ocean teemed with Domain-Transcending Creatures.
Unless one was a domain warrior, encountering such creatures meant certain death.
In the past, fishing expeditions were typically handled by newly recruited frontline warrior.
In the previous timeline, when he and Old Mist had just become frontline warrior, they often took on fishing missions to familiarize themselves with the supply zone's operations.
After completing the registration process, the screen displayed a spinning wheel indicating that the verification was pending.
Several minutes later, the screen flashed a notification confirming the rental's success.
As he prepared to pay the rental deposit, he noticed that the Scarlet Research Institute had already completed the payment.
With the seafaring vessel now ready, he only needed to wait for notification from the rental agency.
Suddenly idle, he decided to treat himself to a hearty meal.
After showering and changing, he headed to the hotel restaurant.
As soon as he sat down, an enthusiastic staff member arrived with a menu.
Old Day City, a coastal metropolis, was renowned for its seafood. The eastern supply zone, bordering the East Sea, served as the primary seafood hub.
Each day, the seafood unloaded at the port was first supplied to the supply zone, then to Old Day City, before being shipped to other major cities in exchange for resources like minerals and technological products.
Opening the menu, he found that most dishes featured various types of seafood: garlic-steamed green clams, eel rice with savory sauce, spicy stir-fried squid, steamed prawns... Every variety of East Sea seafood imaginable was listed.
However, the menu notably excluded the unique seafood harvested from the Domain Field.
These Domain Field-grown delicacies contained spiritual energy and were primarily reserved for research institutes and battle groups. Occasionally, they were supplied to top-tier academies for special events. Only a tiny fraction ever reached the civilian market.
The average person had little chance of tasting these spiritually enhanced ingredients, and online orders were perpetually out of stock.
After all, from a strategic perspective, the deliciousness of these ingredients was secondary. The primary value lay in the physical enhancements conferred by their spiritual energy and their consumption in various experiments.
After Feng Qi ordered a table full of seafood from the menu, the staff member recording the order on a tablet beside him immediately showed a surprised expression.
While warriors in the supply zone were generally hearty eaters, this was clearly the first time they had encountered someone with such an insatiable appetite.
However, the impeccably trained staff member remained composed and promptly placed the order as instructed.
As they waited, dish after dish of the supply zone's signature seafood delicacies were brought to the table.
The seafood had been freshly caught that day, exceptionally fresh, and bursting with flavor.
Paired with a variety of dipping sauces, the seafood's exquisite taste was fully awakened. Feng Qi devoured the meal with gusto, relishing every bite.
The meal lasted well over an hour, by which time the table was piled high with the remnants of shellfish and crustaceans.
Completely satisfied, Feng Qi rose to pay the bill and returned to his room.
With no notification yet from the rental unit, he sat idly on the sofa, suddenly at a loss for what to do.
Just then, the Narrator's voice echoed in his mind:
Now that you're full and warm, it's time to indulge in other desires. Since you've eaten your fill, it's time to find something else to do.
Hearing this, Feng Qi couldn't help but roll his eyes and mentally flip the Narrator the bird.
"This thing will only slow down my sword draws."
A sword left unsharpened grows dull. What use is speed without sharpness? It'll rust if you neglect it.
Feng Qi, tired of the Narrator's lewd remarks, ignored him.
He grabbed the remote and turned on the television.
Entertainment programs were scarce in this era. Most channels broadcast news from the front lines, reports from research institutes, or educational content.
With the Domain Invasion still looming over human civilization, indulging in frivolous entertainment was detrimental to humanity's survival.
As Lin Yushu, founder of Star City Academy, had said:
Human abilities vary; not everyone can directly contribute to humanity's future. But what truly matters is fostering a spirit of unity and collective effort throughout society.
This spirit could be ingrained in our very bones, a legacy passed down through generations. Even ordinary citizens could be part of this legacy, carrying the torch forward.
(End of the Chapter)
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