The Way Back to Civilization - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Commercial Capital

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

In 7th Star Zone, at the border of Soma Star Region, merchant ships were wandering between the routes like migrating beasts.

At the end of the routes was a commercial planet called Soma No. 4. Every drop of seawater had been drained from the former marine planet. Layers of nest cities occupied almost every surface of the planet and even filled the originally bottomless trench.

Due to its high city coverage, apart from the upper VIP area and some middle nests, most of the lower and lower residents could only live in darkness that even the light of the stars could not see.

Under the operation of Huan Yu Enterprise, which had capital all over the Milky Way, this was the paradise that businessmen yearned for. It was a golden land that led to the path of wealth.

An elite paradise that valued everything in terms of capital benefits.

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In the commercial star port at the border, it was time for the employees to change shifts.

The canteen was broadcasting today’s headline news, and the host from the Voice of Reason production team was shouting in a passionate voice.

“Big news! The conspiracy of the low-level thugs has been shattered again! The glory belongs to the great board of directors of the Huan Yu Enterprise!”

Upon hearing this, the fox-like customs employees at the dining table seemed to be instantly energized. They pricked up their ears and waited for the next announcement.

“Next, we will announce the results of today’s death lottery! In the suppression operation at the bottom yesterday, the glorious military achievements obtained by the corporate soldiers are…”

As the host deliberately lowered his voice, the atmosphere in the canteen became extremely tense.

“75 people!”

In an instant, the employees who were eating protein bars began to get restless.

“D*mn it! I was so close!”

With a bang, a certain unlucky fellow angrily slammed the lottery ticket in his hand on the table. His companion, who was gloating, came over.

One could see the number [73] written on it. It was the number of results he had bet on the corporate soldiers. Clearly, he had just missed a big prize.

“It’s a pity that you have missed out by only two people.”

As he spoke, he patted the other party’s shoulder, indicating that he should let it go.

At this moment, the heater in the corner of the dining table suddenly sent out a notification that there was insufficient balance. At the same time, a 60-second countdown appeared in the middle of the screen.

The employee knew that if he did not recharge the heater in time, his lunch would be sent to the trash can connected to it when the countdown ended.

Not only did it cost money to heat up food, but everyone born in Soma Star Region was treated as the company’s property from the moment they landed. Everything from now on could be said to revolve around the number of balances.

It was no exaggeration to say that even every breath of air inhaled here was charged.

“Those damned Sivir people…”

“If they worked harder, the lottery’s bonus will be mine. That money is enough for me to repay the debt of 77 years.”

“It’s only 77 years. How much do you owe the company?”

Facing his companion’s question, after recharging the heater on the side, he said casually without a care in the world.

“200 years.”

At this moment, the director’s strange roar came from the radio.

“Ouch!”

“Kai Xiu! Hurry up and get to VIP Room No. 3! If you dare to be late, I’ll fire you tomorrow!”

Listening to the sharp voice that sounded like he was pinching his nose, the employee named Casio sighed. Then, he pushed the lunch box he had just taken out from the heater to his companion.

“It’s for you.”

Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to have thought of something.

“By the way, buy a lottery ticket for me for the next one. I will still bet on 73 people.”

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After walking down the long corridor and standing in front of the luxuriously decorated VIP room, Casio straightened his tie again.

He knew that he was about to face a VIP client of the company. As a guide, he could not afford to make even the smallest mistake.

After all, the mood of these big clients would deeply affect his future.

After taking a deep breath, Casio solemnly pushed open the door in front of him.

What appeared in his sight was an extremely luxurious reception room. In the comfortable environment, the fragrance of expensive Sumerian fruit wine wafted in the air.

Usually, the supervisor only takes it out when he is entertaining the most special VIP.

“Kid! Why are you so late?”

The moment he entered the room, the supervisor who had been impatient since a long time ago rushed over. His soft head that looked like an octopus had already swelled up from anger.

With the help of his peripheral vision, Casio secretly looked at the soft seat in front of him. The first person he saw was a familiar figure.

Sitting at the side was the leader of the Ram Chamber Of Commerce, Ramchi, who was privately known as the ratman.

However, judging from the other party’s slightly fearful expression, the main character that needed to be received this time did not seem to be him.

“Squeak… Boss, do you have anything else to say…”

Unexpectedly, the once arrogant leader of the chamber of commerce was now as timid as a lamb. Even his words were careful, as if he was afraid that the other party would eat him.

It had to be said that this was really a strange phenomenon.

“Nothing, so can we go now?”

The speaker was a young male. He wore a rather ceremonial gray cape, and his face, hidden under the hood, was covered by a featureless white mask.

There was a dark golden star and moon cross hanging in front of his chest. From his first impression, he looked like a religious person.

Beside the man, there was a young girl in the same outfit. Judging from her hairless and smooth skin, the two of them seemed to be Amarians from the north of the Milky Way. If nothing went wrong, they should be nobles from the Amar Empire.

Faced with the questions raised by the esteemed guest, the supervisor did not dare to neglect the introduction.

“Of course… This is the receptionist who’s in charge of the guidance. His name is Casio.”

As he spoke, Casio bowed slightly to show his respect.

For some reason, when he looked at the white mask on the other party’s face, he felt an inexplicable chill in his heart.

A moment later, the young man sitting in the middle stood up and walked to Casio unhurriedly.

“I’m very interested in Soma No. 4. I’ll have to trouble you to lead the way in the future, Mr. Casio.”

“By the way, you can call me Gu Fan.”

Gu Fan? What a strange name.

What surprised Casio was that there seemed to be some kind of special magic in the other party’s voice, making people involuntarily feel a strange sense of trust.

Through the white mask, he could feel that the other party was watching him.

“It’s… it’s my honor…”

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At this moment, Casio didn’t know that Gu Fan was actually quite interested in him.

After all, this was the first time he had seen a fox that could speak and walk upright.

This could not help but make Gu Fan suspicious. Could it be that after humans encountered a crisis, the animals in the zoo went to heaven one after another?

Lizards, rats, octopuses, and foxes. He really could not be sure what he would encounter next.

Based on the current situation, this universe might be more interesting than he had imagined.