Chapter 629: Forming the "United Magic Corps"
Chapter 629: Forming the "United Magic Corps"
The "Fasting Plan" was a groundbreaking initiative from Su Yu's previous life on Blue Earth. It aimed to have the majority of people "fast" so that all the world's "food" could be provided to a select few powerful individuals.
This strategy had a similar flavor to the "scissors gap" used by China before industrialization, where farmers were exploited to accumulate initial capital.
"Fasting Plan..." Upon hearing these words, Speaker Hu Jing and Commissar Zhang nodded in understanding.
Indeed, the humans of Blue Earth needed to "fast" now.
Speaker Hu Jing looked at Snow Leopard, who was seated on the right side of the conference table. "Zhong Feng, contact all senior officials of the United Government and have them come here. We need to discuss this 'Fasting Plan.'"
Snow Leopard immediately replied, "Understood."
He opened the chat interface and began sending messages in various chat rooms.
Su Yu continued, "Fasting is just one aspect. I have a more practical suggestion: forming a Magic Corps."
After seeing the 100 mages last night, Su Yu had the idea to form a Magic Corps, and now was the perfect time to propose it.
"Forming a Magic Corps?" The few present looked at him in unison.
"Exactly," Su Yu said seriously. "We mentioned earlier that we have three vacant spots among the Eighth-Rank powerhouses. Forming a Magic Corps can fill this gap.
In battle, a thousand Fifth-Rank mages working together in a magic formation can unleash a fighting power that rivals a God-Class powerhouse, and in some cases, even surpasses them."
Su Yu wasn't exaggerating. The true terror of a Magic Corps lay in their casting range.
An Eighth-Rank God-Class mage's combat radius is typically 600 kilometers, meaning they can't harm targets beyond that distance.
But a Magic Corps is different.
In Su Yu's previous life, experiments showed that 1,000 Fifth-Rank mages working together in a magic formation could achieve a casting range of 6,000 kilometers—enough to reach from Donghai City to Persia! If the magic formation's power is even stronger, achieving global coverage is not out of the question.
Thus, forming a Magic Corps is absolutely essential.
...
Su Yu elaborated on these points in detail.
Speaker Hu Jing and Commissar Zhang's eyes lit up. "A Magic Corps can really have such a long range?"
Speaker Hu Jing immediately decided, "Alright, we'll include 'forming a Magic Corps' as one of the discussion topics at the meeting."
With that, the main points of the meeting were mostly covered.
Su Yu chatted a bit more with Speaker Hu Jing and the others before taking his leave and returning to the Golden Sparrow Palace.
Afterward, Speaker Hu Jing would have a long meeting with the officials of the United Government. Su Yu, of course, wouldn't waste his time attending such a meeting. He needed to focus on more meaningful activities.
In the days that followed, Su Yu's life returned to a peaceful routine.
During the day, he trained and improved his strength alongside Alyssa and Tina.
Alyssa, who was previously too busy with state affairs to have time for training, could now enter a rapid training mode thanks to her clone handling her duties.
As the Empress of the entire Golden Sparrow Empire, Alyssa had access to the nation's resources. When she fully devoted herself to training, her progress was almost on par with Tina's!
At night, Su Yu went to the Silver Pine Tower to continue learning various types of spells, enhancing his overall combat capabilities.
Life went on, peaceful and fulfilling.
As for Su Yu's clone, it remained active in the world, unable to cultivate but still contributing significantly.
During the first three days of the six-day period, the clone taught 100 magic users in Forest City the basics of spatial magic. To streamline command, the clone named this group "Blade of Space" Squadron.
Many of the players showed remarkable aptitude, mastering the fundamentals of spatial magic within just three days and even casting the zero-level spell, "Blade of Space," with ease. However, some struggled and eventually left the squadron, replaced by new recruits selected by Xue Wenli.
By the third day, things took a turn. After two days of intense discussions, the leadership of the Blue Star United Government made two critical decisions: 1) Implement the "Fasting Plan." 2) Establish the "United Magic Corps" with the "Blade of Space" Squadron as its foundation.
The meeting defined the "United Magic Corps" with a clear goal: within the next six months, the corps would consist of at least 1,000 magic users, all of whom would be at least fifth-rank in strength.
Su Yu's clone was appointed as the commander of this new corps.
The announcement of these decisions sent shockwaves through the internet. The establishment of the "United Magic Corps" was widely accepted, as Su Yu's clone was seen as the ideal leader. However, the "Fasting Plan" sparked significant controversy.
The "Fasting Plan" mandated that players contribute a significant portion of their in-game resources (excluding experience points) to the United Government for unified management.
Previously, a 50th-level player could earn approximately 1,000 Psychic Coins daily (in real time) through quests, dungeons, trade, and material sales. These coins allowed players to purchase items and enhancements to boost their in-game capabilities.
Under the new "Fasting Plan," each player would have to pay 70% of their earnings as a tax to the United Government. The government would then allocate these resources to cultivate more high-rank experts. There were still some exemptions, with players earning more contributing a higher percentage and those earning less paying less.
Large guilds and trading companies, which had profited immensely from trade between the Golden Rose Empire and the Pandaren Empire, would now be subject to heavy taxes, with some paying rates as high as 90%.
The "Fasting Plan" would drastically reduce the in-game earnings of ordinary players, concentrating these resources to support a select few strong individuals in their battle against the Skrulls.
Despite the sacrifices, the majority of players supported the plan, with an 8:2 ratio favoring it. While most players would see their earnings decrease, they understood that the high-rank experts on the front lines of the war were risking their lives.
It was akin to a society providing special benefits to soldiers and police officers, a concept most people could accept.
However, the aspect of the plan that sparked the most debate was the inclusion of a priority list of players who would receive significant government resources for focused cultivation.
(End of Chapter)
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