Darkstone Code

Chapter 1096 - 1094: Sparks of Thought

What does it feel like to eat thinly sliced elephant... wrapped with vegetables?

Lynch doesn’t know, nor does he want to try, but the other three people at the table seem quite fond of this dish.

First, they place it on a special plate in front of them, sprinkle some spices, brush it with sauce, then put some vegetables, fruits, and even something that looks like meat in the middle.

They wrap it up, just like a Mariluo burrito, then... take a bite. Damn!

"You should try it; it’s a well-known dish in Nagariel called Elephant Burrito."

"You should know, making this dish isn’t just troublesome; it’s extremely troublesome..." Nell chuckled, but he’s telling the truth.

Many animals’ prized possessions grow outside, but an elephant’s prized possession grows inside, and to get it, the elephant must be killed.

Determining whether an elephant’s prized possession is suitable for making an Elephant Burrito is a difficult problem. Specialized people enter through the elephant’s anus and search for the appropriate prized possession by touch.

This prized possession alone isn’t enough; extra processing is needed.

They first bind the elephant, then extract the prized possession from the side without cutting the blood vessels and nerves, applying a refined substance, a kind of pheromone, on the prized possession.

Subsequently, Nagariel’s vicious killer bees are attracted by the scent and attack the elephant’s prized possession.

These elephants are restrained and can’t struggle, only able to angrily roar, and eventually they die from the pain.

As for why not kill them from the start to reduce their pain, it’s because after bee venom stimulation, blood flow assistance is also needed.

If the elephant dies, even if its prized possession is stung, it won’t rapidly swell and expand.

Once the prized possession swells to a certain extent, they harvest it and transport it to where it’s needed.

In a very short time, it’s processed through many procedures and finally served on the table, with the entire process not exceeding twenty-four hours!

In other words, this thing is actually fresh; its translucency is not only due to its texture but also due to the neutralized bee venom and other substances.

In summary, it’s harmless and precious.

The one who invented this method of eating is either a genius or a madman.

After hearing this, Lynch is even less willing to eat it. He also reminded Nell, "You’re not a local. They have a strong resistance to certain natural toxins, and eating some toxic foods won’t affect them."

"But you can’t. Things harmless to them might gradually accumulate toxins in your body, even if they’re not fatal, and could explode at a time you least expect."

Lynch has met previous Nagariel people and knows that Nagariel natives seem to have a natural high resilience against nature’s ’malice.’

They’re not afraid of infections from some bacteria and viruses.

If it’s Federation people, they might try living like locals here and in at most three to five days, a week’s time, would die from fever and dehydration caused by various diseases.

But natives act as if nothing’s wrong, like they said, the thin prized possession with translucent bee venom mixture.

Who knows if it’s actually toxic or just undetectable by current technology.

Nell nodded while taking another piece; he thought Lynch was too cautious. Many foreigners also enjoy this dish, especially after hearing about its other value.

It’s not just a flavor or a dish to fill stomachs; it’s also a special medicine that can invigorate a man’s potency.

This is very important to Nell, who has three wives, as he’s having difficulty coping with the current situation in middle age.

After his youngest wife got pregnant, the other two desperately hoped for their bellies to grow too, so Nell’s health is somewhat weak.

Whether this thing works, he doesn’t know, but he knows at least he feels it’s useful, and his condition improves.

This could be psychological or indeed the dish works.

The dishes that followed aligned with Lynch’s views, featuring unique flavors he perceived were not local cooking styles.

But this is quite normal; even though local cuisine aims for ’local specialty,’ catering to international tourists’ taste preferences is necessary.

Failing to improve taste makes showcasing ’specialty’ difficult, sometimes leaving people in dilemmas.

The end result people perceive as ’specialty’ often loses its real uniqueness, only appearing to be ’specialty’ in a way that’s considered ’specialty.’

The news of Lynch’s arrival in Nagariel quickly spread; he is a high-level in the United Development Company and the sole shareholder of the Federation’s largest private military institution.

The Federation Ministry of Defense granted Darkstone Security independence solely in shareholding, limiting other companies from funneling transactions through Darkstone’s accounts to ensure its transcendence and independence.

Such an influential figure in ancient times might be akin to some lord or a duchy’s duke, or a king of a small country.

Many are closely following Lynch’s itinerary, with local TV stations reporting this news.

Akumal is also aware of this news.

In a quiet room, Akumal sits on a grass mat wearing traditional religious attire, a loose robe.

It’s not entirely accurate to call it a robe; it’s actually just a long, wide cloth donned in a special way so it looks like a robe, including a diagonal chest strap.

His half-exposed shoulder makes him appear skinnier than before, yet his demeanor also improved.

Newspapers report Lynch’s arrival in Nagariel, speculating on his intentions, even subtly hinting Lynch will once again drive the development of an industry, granting many locals new jobs.

Nagariel’s media largely mirror Federation media, with some branches directly set up here by the Federation.

Don’t underestimate the power and value of newspapers; as literacy classes expand in Nagariel, many locals now possess reading and writing skills and can naturally understand newspapers.

They acquire much crucial information through newspapers, with some even treating newspapers as a ’real bulletin board,’ firmly believing everything stated is true.

This mindset might seem naive to current Federation citizens, but they were once the same. Even now, many Federation people still believe the news broadcasted on TV is unconditionally true.

Lynch refined much of Akumal’s thoughts and assisted Akumal in pursuing studies in the Federation, laying the foundation for his theoretical thoughts.

Akumal once wanted to tell people about Lynch’s assistance to his thoughts, but Lynch declined.

Now, he suddenly wishes to meet Lynch, discussing what he’s currently doing and Nagariel’s changes.

He hopes to see some surprise in Lynch’s expression because he’s achieved it.

Not to say he’s changed Nagariel, but at least the approach of seeking peace and progress without violent means played a significant role in this process.

Using negotiation as the core solution for advancing Nagariel’s peace process has become a consensus. When people have demands, they seek reputable individuals for negotiations with the local government.

They no longer resort to violent acts—those methods now seem foolish, yielding nothing but destruction and ruin.

Now it’s different, negotiation enables both parties to consistently compromise and concede, resulting in a mutually acceptable outcome.

This is very good!

No violence, no hatred, no opposition; everyone is changing themselves through work, study, transforming themselves.

Individual changes within the nation collectively form the nation’s awakening and transformation.

Some regions have achieved basic industrial capacity, which was unimaginable in the past.

As Nagariel continues developing, sooner or later, they will confidently sit on the other side of the negotiation table, telling those Federation people opposite—

"This is Nagariel, Nagariel belonging to Nagariel people, please return it to us!"

Remembering this, Akumal feels his blood boiling—the intense sense of mission fills him with a unique impulse. Perhaps this is his destined purpose.

This is divine enlightenment, guiding him to lead people on the right path and ultimately claim victory!

His chaotic thoughts quickly settle; he puts down the newspaper, looks at one among his followers seated below, and calls their name, "...help me contact Mr. Lynch, I want to meet with him."

He doesn’t use words like "plead" or "request"; given his current status, he doesn’t need them and has almost forgotten them.

International attention on this ideological wave grants him significant status globally, with Gafura people even hoping he’d deliver speeches in the Amelia Region to spread his thoughts there too.

This international recognition also provides him high confidence and courage; he already possesses the capital to ’demand,’ perhaps not much, but at least it’s a breakthrough, just like Nagariel, which is now awakening and reviving.

The individual kneels, kisses Akumal’s toes, then rises to leave.

Soon, they return with supreme glory on their face, "Respected Akumal, Mr. Lynch has agreed to your request; he invites you for a meeting at his residence tomorrow noon..."