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"This..." Sebastian stared at the black cat with star-like eyes.
Could something described in a book from his previous life exist in this world? He thought about it for a moment. Sebastian used the system to deduce the origin of this black cat.
"System, help me deduce the origin of this creature." A moment later, the result of the deduction appeared: The Unknowable Cat.
"???" A question mark popped up over Sebastian's head.
What the heck? The system failed. No successful determination. Is the system broken? Sebastian reacted immediately. It was not that the system was broken, but this result was the true origin of the black cat: The Unknowable Cat. No one knew where this cat came from, and no one knew anything about it; no one was even sure whether this cat truly existed.
Thus, Sebastian was certain. This black cat should be associated with the content in the physics book on Earth, Schrödinger's Cat.
Schrödinger's Cat refers to a cat locked inside a closed container with a small amount of radium and cyanide. There was a chance that the radium would decay. If the radium decayed, it would trigger a mechanism to break the cyanide vial, killing the cat. If the radium did not decay, the cat would survive.
According to quantum mechanics, since the radium could be in a superposition of decay and non-decay states, the cat was supposed to be in a superposition of dead and alive. The cat being both dead and alive is the so-called "Schrödinger's Cat." But, in reality, the outcome must be determined upon opening the container.
"Let's call you Quantum Cat." Sebastian gave the black cat a new name.
With that, he looked at it a few more times before throwing it onto the 3rd Continent. Of course, its location and Pikachu's were far apart. Technically speaking, Pikachu was a rat, just a bit bigger. Quantum Cat, on the other hand, was a cat. Even if both were Original Creatures, when a cat meets a rat, Sebastian doesn't know what might happen. It's better to be cautious.
After the Quantum Cat arrived on the 3rd Continent, its expression remained unchanged. It walked and stopped, observing the surroundings. It tilted its head, looked at the distant sky, and quietly pondered.
But even the Quantum Cat had to eat; like all cats, it liked fish. It used its claws to quickly pounce and catch a fish with ease.
After half a month, the Quantum Cat surprisingly gained weight. However, it showed no particular features, except for occasional pondering. In all other respects, it was no different from an ordinary black cat.
This left Sebastian somewhat helpless, as he still didn't know what abilities this Quantum Cat possessed. He stopped paying close attention and continued to send the third creature, the Space Kangaroo, to the 3rd Continent. Naturally, it was also placed in another location.
The Space Kangaroo, aside from its ability to produce a space of its own, was otherwise no different from an ordinary kangaroo, bouncing around all day and feeding on plants. It also had some natural enemies. Although there were predators, how could they be a match for this kangaroo? With its fists, it could challenge any beast daring to test it.
Three creatures lived in three different areas of the land. In a short time, they would probably never meet. Meanwhile, on this land, more and more different life forms were emerging. Vegetation and trees grew strong, and all kinds of animals appeared.
Compared to the vicious beasts on the 2nd Continent, the 3rd Continent lacked the "survival of the fittest" atmosphere. Instead, it was more relaxed and peaceful. Future trends wouldn't mirror those of the 1st and 2nd Continents.
All three odd walking creatures were taken care of, and the development of species on the 3rd Continent came to a halt, for now. Sebastian turned his gaze away and headed to the Imperium.
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Elizabeth was over 80 years old, yet she remained in good spirits every day. She insisted on rising early and working late, still engaged in her scientific pursuits.
The veteran of the Astra Militarum had seen many more years pass. General Cross died of illness five years ago, Minister Sorge died four years ago, and Strategist Masson and General Stenger also passed away of old age in the same year.
As she aged, many of her comrades-in-arms began to leave in large numbers. Although there was some initial sadness, they all accepted it calmly, with no regrets. They had fought in the war to unify the world, participated in the Glory War, and the Advancement Battle, all victorious.
Elizabeth, Rommel, and others began preparing the next generation to take over. The system of the Astra Militarum faced challenges. With increasing population, the army was expanding for the first time, implementing an elite Guardsman strategy.
The group of scientists was astonishing. Combining efforts, it turned out that the total number of scientists across the country was no more than 100,000. Now, that number had quadrupled. More people were earning Ph.D.s, and the scope of research broadened. Universities gradually emerged across the Imperium, and more scientists were sent to various regions, greatly promoting local development.
Transportation technology was among the fastest-growing fields after the conquest, with roads and railways being laid across territories. Cars slowly became mainstream, appearing in thousands of households.
Inside and outside the capital, high-rise buildings replaced old structures, giving the city a gradually modernized atmosphere.
Inside the Imperial City, the puppet emperor had long since died; now, another puppet sat on the throne. With the spread of knowledge, people no longer felt a heartfelt loyalty to the royal family. They saw everyone as human, nothing special.
Not only had perceptions changed, but actual power had shifted into the hands of the Astra Militarum. The royal family could no longer influence affairs directly; their role was mostly symbolic.
Elizabeth did not want to abolish the "special institution" of the royal family, not because she was a member herself, but because it was unnecessary. Even if someone raised a flag and challenged the Astra Militarum, few would support them.
The successor after Elizabeth had been chosen, but the official announcement was pending, likely related to the ongoing foreign wars. Elizabeth and others did not yet know what lay beyond this, or if the Glory War was truly over.
For Sebastian, there was no need to hide things anymore. He contacted Elizabeth to establish the power structure of the Astra Militarum and the Imperium.
Using the Origin Power, he set up a special chamber within the Royal Tomb Mountain. There were seven seats inside the Star House, accessible only to those Sebastian approved. No other beings, including microorganisms, could pass the threshold.
The seven current members were Elizabeth, Rommel, Acker, Fleming, Ewart, Dr. Han, and William. Advisors, generals, and scientists, all veterans of the Astra Militarum. This was the cabinet system Elizabeth and others had discussed. These seven made decisions for the entire Imperium.
In the future, this configuration would be adopted: one person from the royal family, two strategists, two generals, and two scientists, forming a cabinet of seven. A transparent panel at the front of the Star House displayed tasks to be assigned, without individual notifications.
Except for Elizabeth and Fleming, the others' health had declined, making long hours difficult. The next generation candidates had been chosen. When the current team stepped down, a smooth transition of power would ensure continued stability.
As for the conquest, Sebastian decided to keep it at a reduced frequency. The Imperium had almost entirely occupied the 1st Continent, and with no internal or external issues, prolonged peace could breed complacency and chaos. Therefore, the conquest would now occur only once a year.
The Astra Militarum comprised 100,000 personnel, divided into five legions of 20,000 each. Every year, a force of 20,000 was dispatched to hostile planets to fight. This also served to remind the troops that their main opponent was the Supernatural.
After establishing the core structure, Elizabeth and her colleagues finally relaxed. They focused on developing the economy vigorously. The entertainment and cultural industries boomed: movies, dramas, songs, and more sprang up like mushrooms.
Compared to Earth, the cultural scene was still nascent. Sports, for example, were almost nonexistent, no soccer, basketball, tennis, racing, or similar activities, especially among the Astra Militarum.
Having fought supernatural enemies, they prioritized survival and combat over entertainment. When they did indulge, it was mostly fantasy-themed. Palace dramas, family dramas, martial arts, these genres were impossible. Nature itself didn't produce martial arts, so it couldn't develop in this world.
Most stories were simple: a poor boy abandoned by his lover or who lost his fiancée, working hard, joining the Astra Militarum, and growing during wartime. He would eventually achieve great deeds, become a hero, and find happiness.
Alternatively, the story of a poor youth overcoming hardships to become a scientist was popular. During battles against aliens, such characters made significant contributions and rose to leadership, like Dr. Han, whose example was often cited.
Though predictable, these stories captivated audiences, especially soldiers and staff familiar with the realities.
Sebastian also watched some of these shows, but he was quite speechless afterward. The scripts were cheesy, blood, clichés, etc. The Imperium still had a long way to go culturally.
He considered whether he should become a novelist or screenwriter. With the economy improving, making a fortune by doing so seemed unlikely. People's standards had risen, and their demands for quality increased.
Refrigerators, electric fans, air conditioners, microwave ovens, rice cookers, these appliances were common. Half of the households had phones. This period was mainly driven by civil technology, but major inventions also emerged: the Imperium's first computer.
Initially, the computer was enormous, occupying an entire room. Once introduced, Elizabeth immediately recognized its potential. She formed a dedicated research team to improve its size and performance.
After ten years of development, the computer gradually shrank, and its capabilities increased. Still, compared to Earth, Sebastian's computer was lagging, more years of progress were needed.
Elizabeth celebrated her 100th birthday with nationwide festivities. The Astra Militarum and the Royal Family insisted on a grand celebration. However, by then, many familiar faces among her close circle had passed away, Acker, Ewart, Dr. Han, William, and others.
When Elizabeth was 98, Rommel, the Imperial Army's top strategist and considered the second pillar of the Astra Militarum, died suddenly. Now, only Elizabeth and Fleming remained among the elders.
Fleming was very old; his face was wrinkled, walking was difficult, and he suffered from various ailments. He had managed to see Elizabeth's 100th birthday, but shortly after, he passed away peacefully.
Only Elizabeth remained of the original cabinet of seven elders, but her successor was already in place, someone whose character and ability greatly satisfied her.
On the generals' side, Cade Benedict and Ieronim Yuuki stood out as the best.
Among the scientists, talent was abundant, especially among the younger generation born after the war, after Terra was promoted to Level 2.
Thanks to Terra's Eternal-Level Potential, geniuses emerged at an extraordinary rate. In a single year, the number of new geniuses exceeded the total of the previous ten years. Elizabeth was very pleased. The new generation meant she could finally rest assured.
After her 100th birthday, Elizabeth continued working on the front lines, but her influence was gradually being handed over. Her successor was a woman from the royal family, her niece.
Unlike Elizabeth, she lacked scientific talent but was politically astute and capable. Her style was reminiscent of an Iron Lady, and she mainly reported to Elizabeth, handling affairs independently.
Outside work, Elizabeth would sometimes watch the sunset, reminiscing about the past. She knew her days were numbered. When she departed, the Astra Militarum, and the entire Imperium, would enter a new era.