# Chapter 150: The True or False Grace and Boon!
The Army continued to develop rapidly in the Kabaneri World, while the Marines, completely unaware, remained busy on the Home Sea Star with the large-scale operation to clear out the Slave Trade.
Warships sailed to various Islands in every Sea Area, sending batches of liberated Slaves back to their Hometowns, earning the gratitude of the Citizens time and again.
In this process, the World Government's reputation in various countries gradually shifted from fear to a respectful awe, which was actually a very rare occurrence.
On this day, the Public Broadcast was activated again.
On the Red Line, the RL0002 Area was separated from the Holy Land Mariejois only by the RL0001 Area, where the World Government's new Headquarters was under construction.
Originally, this was just an unremarkable Summer Island, with no one living here, only a patch of Flowerbeds blooming in various colors.
But today, it was bustling with activity, filled with the clamor of people, and simultaneously became the focus of the entire World's attention.
"Are... are we really being released?"
"Is this true? Oh, God!"
"It must be a dream, right? Is this a dream? Wuwuwuwu~"
One by one, male and female Slaves had their Explosive Collars removed. Then, under the arrangement of the Black-Clothed Officials, they lined up in long queues, heading towards the designated areas, waiting for the subsequent liberation process.
But during this process, these Slaves, who had only been in Mary Geoise for a few months, were overwhelmed with emotion and cried uncontrollably. Some even hugged each other, feeling the warmth of the other person's Body, even if they didn't know each other and regardless of gender.
At this moment, they were all the same.
They were all unfortunate souls regaining their freedom and new life!
And all of this was broadcast by the staff of the Propaganda Department, using Visual Den Den Mushi feeds, to Citizens in Various Places in the World.
The Screen Feed showed a sea of people. The occasional overhead views were even more spectacular. In the camera's lens, it seemed as though the entire RL0002 Area was filled with Slaves waiting to be liberated.
Their number was far more than ten thousand; there were definitely tens of thousands, perhaps even over a hundred thousand!
At this point, except for a small minority who remained skeptical and held prejudice against the World Government, most Citizens believed that the Celestial Dragons had truly done a great deed this time!
They began to cheer and applaud. The entire World was praising Mary Geoise's actions.
No one would be so foolish as to question, "Is merely releasing them enough? What about the physical and mental damage they suffered, and the time that was wasted?"
After all, this World was different from a World with perfect rule of law.
In the eyes of most Citizens, the Descendants of the Creator, the Celestial Dragons, known as World Nobles, being willing to respect and cooperate with the Reverie's Agenda Item was already an act of great mercy, the first in hundreds of years!
What else could they want?
What could you possibly do?
This day was later called the 'Great Holy Land Liberation' by future generations. It was also recorded in the History Textbooks that would be universally adopted in the future, becoming Multiple Choice Questions, Reading Comprehension Questions, and Essay Topics on Exam Papers.
However, liberating tens of thousands, or even over a hundred thousand Slaves, was not something that could be completed in a single day. It took a full three days before it was officially announced to be finished.
For these three days, the Visual Den Den Mushi took turns Live Broadcasting. Even if most people couldn't stay awake and went to sleep, the Live Broadcast Screen Feed remained on, precisely to prove its 'authenticity'!
And honestly, the strategy devised by the Propaganda Department really did fool eighty to ninety percent of the Citizens.
But what was the Truth?
The Truth was that only a little over ten thousand carefully selected Slaves were truly released. These were ones who hadn't been in the Holy Land for long, hadn't suffered excessive torment, had relatively normal mental states, and most importantly, were 'high-quality' Slaves who didn't harbor extreme hatred and had shown good behavior.
So where did the remaining Slaves go?
In fact, the Explosive Collars on their Necks were also removed, but they were sent to the adjacent Spring Zone RL0003 and Autumn Zone RL0004.
There, the Workers from the Construction Department had already built Infrastructure sufficient for them to live.
True, In-fra-struc-ture!
Besides Wooden Houses, wooden beds, wooden tables, wooden chairs, simple pots, bowls, basins, spoons, chopsticks, bedding, pillows, and necessary toilets and bathhouses, there wasn't a single extra Building or item.
Although it looked like a decent Town from a distance, upon entering, it appeared very rudimentary.
When the Public Broadcast was turned off, when all the focus dissipated.
These hundred thousand or so Slaves—oh no, they were no longer Slaves. Now they should be called Citizens of Saint Grace City and Saint Boon City—once again gathered in the Central Plaza according to the Broadcast's Order.
In terms of obedience, they had no problems. They were very compliant and submissive.
"Citizens of Saint Grace City!"
A High-Ranking Official from the Administrative Department stood on the platform that had been prepared long ago, holding a Loudspeaker and shouting towards the dense crowd below.
At the same time, Loudspeaker Transponder Snails in various locations simultaneously transmitted his voice.
"From now on, this will be everyone's Homeland!"
"No one will enslave you, and no one will beat or scold you. You are the first official Residents of a normal City on the Red Line. You should feel honor and pride for this!"
"But you also need to learn to be self-sufficient!"
"The great World Government has decided to subsidize you with all Agricultural Tools, Machinery, Seeds, chicks, piglets, one year's worth of Food and Supplies, and also waive the Heavenly Tribute for four years!"
"In other words, for this first year, you can live here carefree. But starting from the second year, you'll have to eat and use your own produce!"
After saying so much, the High-Ranking Official was a bit thirsty. Fortunately, he was experienced and had prepared a thermos cup long ago. He quickly took a breath, took a sip of the tea inside to moisten his throat, and then picked up the Loudspeaker again and shouted.
"I know it will be difficult for you to immediately settle into life, but it's okay. We Officials will temporarily stay here to help you and guide you onto the right track!"
"If any of you get sick or injured, notify us immediately. We will provide comprehensive Medical Services. However, once you have your own Output and Income, all services will be charged. Of course, the Government will also purchase Supplies from you!"
But no matter how hard he shouted, the crowd below remained silent. Everyone's face held a numb Expression.
They were listening, but that was all they were doing.
However, the World Government Officials present were not surprised by this. They believed that Time was the best medicine, and after some Time in a relaxed and comfortable Environment, they would naturally slowly return to normal.
First, let them follow commands to cultivate the land and raise chickens and pigs to ensure a stable food source starting from the second year.
The High-Ranking Official stepped down from the platform and whispered to a subordinate who approached him.
"Have the Undercover Agents lurking among them keep a close eye. As soon as anyone shows hatred towards the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, report it immediately for handling. But be careful not to be discovered by too many people!"
"Yes!"
(End of Chapter)