In the square, the crowd gathered like a tide. The teachers of the Arcane Academy were dressed in solemn robes, their expressions showing fatigue and relief after surviving the disaster; the students had their eyes wide open, full of confusion and expectations for the future; the residents of the Arcane City, men, women, old and young, some in tattered clothes and with injuries, some with tears on their faces, all looked quietly at the temporary platform in front of them, waiting for Merlin to speak.
Merlin walked up to the stage slowly, his posture was straight but he could not hide his haggardness. He slowly swept his eyes over the people below the stage, his eyes were full of sorrow, and he said, "This is a disaster, a catastrophe that has left us with a deep and unforgettable memory. At the moment when darkness fell, fear enveloped each of us. Our homes were broken, our loved ones were separated, and our lives were like candles in the wind, which could be extinguished at any time. However, we did not give in! Under the wise guidance of the teachers of the Arcane Academy, with the brave struggle of the students, and with the tenacious perseverance of every resident of the Arcane City, we worked hand in hand to overcome numerous difficulties and defeated this unprecedented disaster."
His voice was a little choked at first, with suppressed grief, but as his words progressed, it gradually became firm and powerful, resounding through the square like a huge bell.
"Now, although the nightmare has temporarily gone away, the pain is still unforgettable. We have lost too much. Those vivid faces and warm smiles can only be found in memories from now on. However, we cannot be immersed in grief and cannot extricate ourselves. We must cheer up, for our deceased relatives and friends, and for the future of the Arcane City. In the future, we must strengthen city defense construction, improve the magic defense system, so that similar tragedies will not happen again; we must increase investment in magic research, cultivate more outstanding magicians, and use the power of knowledge to protect our homeland; we must also enhance unity and trust between each other, because only with unity can we resist all unknown risks." Merlin's eyes revealed perseverance and determination, and the people in the audience couldn't help but be moved and nodded.
"At this moment, let us mourn together for the relatives and friends who have passed away this time." Merlin lowered his head slightly, his voice low and sad, and a tear slid down his cheek.
He raised his hand to wipe away his tears, and quickly walked off the stage surrounded by Electrolux and others.
After stepping down, Merlin quickly wiped away his tears. The grief-stricken expression on his face just now faded away quickly like the tide, and was replaced by calmness and thought.
Alex understood what he meant and immediately took Merlin to the City Hall to discuss the next restoration plan for the Arcane City.
"This is really a huge disaster. Now the Arcane City needs repairs everywhere. Houses have collapsed, streets are damaged, and magical facilities are severely destroyed. It is not easy to restore them to their original state." Alex frowned and said with a worried look on his face.
Merlin nodded slightly, his expression calm: "Indeed, but we must always think and work towards the positive side, don't we? The disaster brought by the demons this time has solved many problems of demolition in old urban areas. You know, I have wanted to demolish those old houses for a long time, but those old stubborn people never allowed it. Now, these places have been destroyed by the demons. For those that have not been destroyed, I have also dealt with them as dangerous buildings. The only fate waiting for these buildings is demolition and reconstruction." At this point, Merlin's eyes flashed with an imperceptible sense of relief.
"Should we clear away the trees and plants on the street? Especially those dead demons, they can't just be left there forever." Alex hesitated and asked.
Merlin stopped him immediately after hearing this: "Don't do that. The Arcane City used to be the same, without any characteristics. But now it has something special. A city of plants! The original Arcane City had no greenery at all, but now it is full of plants. We only need to do some simple repairs and keep these green plants. We can use them as a tourist attraction! Imagine when travelers from all over the world step into our city and are attracted by this unique scenery, the Arcane City will surely become famous."
Merlin's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he had already seen the prosperous scene of the future Arcane City.
Alex was shocked, his eyes widened. "??? Is this possible? What about the dead demons? We can't keep their bodies. It's unhygienic and scary."
Merlin looked at him with a look of disappointment: "Do we need to clean up the demons that have died and turned into plant sculptures? No! Where else in the continent of Azer can you see these lifelike demon specimens besides the Arcane City? This is a unique landscape in the Arcane City! Not only can we not clean up these demons, we must also protect them well and put up signs to explain their origins. They will be beautiful scenery to attract tourists in the future. They are precious resources and must not be destroyed. Quickly arrange for people to protect them. These are all government assets!"
Electrolux suddenly understood and couldn't help but give a thumbs up. Amazing, you can play it this way. Secretary Merlin is worthy of being you. You always think in a different way. I guess I still need to learn more.
Merlin waved his hand and continued, "After this incident, we must repair the sewers. Fortunately, the sewers have been almost completely destroyed, and we can rebuild a more complete and solid drainage system. Also, don't demolish the fallen magic airships and some iconic buildings destroyed by the demons. Keep them and arrange for special personnel to maintain them on a daily basis to preserve the traces of the battle. This attack by the demons and the Ancient God Cult can be recorded in the history of the Azer Continent. It is a major event. Using this as a selling point, we can develop a tourist area, let future generations remember this history, and bring a steady stream of income to the Arcane City."
Alex nodded repeatedly, writing down the information in his notebook. Then he looked up and said with difficulty, "But this requires a lot of gold coins. We don't seem to have that much gold coins. What should we do?"
Merlin's mouth curled up slightly, and a sly look flashed in his eyes: "Contact the six empires and the Aize Federation directly. Damn it, the demons have invaded the Arcane City, and they, as the first line of defense against the demons, didn't even notice it. This is a huge dereliction of duty. Ask them for compensation and give the Arcane City an explanation, otherwise, don't blame me for blocking their admission and talent allocation quotas in the future!"
Oh my god, should we directly ask the six empires and the Aize Federation for compensation? However, it seems to be true. After all, they have always been in charge of the affairs of the demons.
Merlin continued, "The reconstruction of the Arcane City is a huge cake. I don't mind giving those noble families and aristocrats a chance to make a fortune. Tender, bid! Let these guys participate!"
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