Hopps successfully became a student majoring in mineral processing at New Oriental Technical School. In the next few years, he will learn a lot, understand the knowledge of various minerals, learn various methods of distinguishing the appearance of minerals, and eventually become a person who can Experts who select the best products from a pile of ores.
There are more than a dozen people who have entered this profession like him, most of them are dwarves, a few are humans, and there are also a few orcs, but there is only one orc like him from outside the Republic.
Those half-orcs were all young, a generation who were born and raised in the Republic. They are very curious about the scenery outside the Republic, and they are also full of yearning for the vast prairie, the hometown of the orcs. When talking to Hopps, they expressed more than once that they would like to go to the prairie to trace their roots and visit their ancestors. Follow your footsteps and see how your ancestors lived.
Hopps seriously advised them to give up this idea. Among other things, the fact that they were half-orcs but did not believe in the orc gods constituted a serious crime on the prairie. When encountering more extreme tribes, They may be killed directly as sacrifices to the gods.
"Huh? Killing people as sacrifices? Are the orc gods so cruel? Oh my god! Then I'd better not go!" Sri Rui, a half-orc from the Republic, was surprised. This half-leopard hybrid is a cooking enthusiast. , is especially good at rice balls, steamed buns, etc., but he does not really want to be a chef, but yearns to travel to the ends of the world and see all kinds of scenery.
The reason why he chose to learn mineral processing technology was that he planned to be an explorer in the future and look for mineral deposits everywhere.
Most of the orcs in the Republic are like him, with simple ideas and easy lives. They are not really stupid, they just live in a friendly environment and have grown up with the kindness of their family, neighbors and friends, so they really can't imagine that there are people in the world just because they don't believe in a certain god. , you will become a sinner, and even risk your life.
Hopps was really envious of their innocence and simplicity. Although he is young, he is definitely not an ignorant rookie. What kind of environment does he have to grow up in to have such a personality and way of thinking? He could figure it out after just a moment's thought.
On the prairie, even those pure-blood nobles from powerful tribes are usually full of calculations and disputes. Many of them are filled with evil or cunning thoughts at a young age, and there are even more people whose hands are stained with blood.
As for the ordinary civilians, they are even more miserable. They have to train themselves hard every day, just to make a name for themselves in the wars that are as common as routine, or at least to survive.
Countries often envy the orcs that almost everyone is a soldier, but how many people can truly understand the bitterness behind "all the people are soldiers"
In comparison, the Northwest Republic is like the legendary Kingdom of God, full of peace and joy.
Although he has not lived here long, Hopps feels that he has fallen deeply in love with this place. Even if I can't become an excellent mineral processing craftsman in the future, even if I have to live with odd jobs, I will live here forever.
Maybe... it would be nice to live here for the rest of my life.
Just when Hopps was living an ordinary student life in peace, some half-orc refugees from the Orc Empire caused quite a ripple in the Northwest Republic.
They believed that they were believers of the orc gods and should worship the gods no matter where they were, so they requested that altars to the orc gods be built in several settlements.
To be honest, this matter was not a big deal, but when Mrs. Teague brought it up at the high-level meeting, Sui Xiong, who had always been gentle, became furious.
"Today we will build an altar, tomorrow we will build a temple, and the day after tomorrow we will require the establishment of a food supply system that conforms to their habits. After that, we will reject other people's food habits, and then reject other people's culture and traditions..." His face was cold, and there was a gloomy feeling on his body. Killing intent, "In the end, it's probably either you believe in the orc gods like they do, or you get killed, right?"
"I'm telling you, I will never allow this to happen!"
The senior officials of the Republic did not expect that he would object so fiercely, and they couldn't help but look at each other in shock.
"Your Majesty... Do you take the problem too seriously?" Mrs. Teague was stunned for a moment and asked hesitantly.
"Seriously?" Sui Xiong sneered, "Have any of you ever lived in the Orc Empire?"
"I lived there for a while." Leon said, "You also know, Xihuang. Generally speaking, the situation there is not bad... Although the power of the orc gods is indeed very large, crowding out other temples. It has reached the fringes of society, but no matter what, at least the other temples are still there.”
"That's because adventurers from all races gathered in the Western Wilderness. They are rough and fierce. If they disagree, they will kill the whole family with their swords - you were the same one back then! No matter how ferocious the orcs are, you can't be ruthless with them." Sui Xiong He sighed, "But our republic is different. Here we are all good people who abide by the law. Many people have never had any blood on their hands since they were young, and they have never even taken a knife. They look at people and things, and most of them like to take the best. Look at it from the perspective of... But those orcs are not like this! If they are allowed to struggle here, the situation will be really bad!"
Leon nodded slightly, understanding what Sui Xiong meant.
The people in the Northwest Republic are not weak. As descendants of pioneers, they are very brave and strong. But they generally treat others with kindness. If this kindness is exploited, it can easily allow those with malicious intentions to grow and become a cancer for the country and society.
"So, Your Majesty, what do you think we should do?" He asked, "Reject their request, or force them to convert?"
Sui Xiong was silent for a while and sighed.
"I haven't thought about it yet... Do you have any good ideas?"
"I don't think it's your Majesty's turn to come forward in this matter. Just let us come forward." Gerald said, "You have a high status. If you come forward, this matter will become a big deal."
Sui Xiong was stunned for a moment. As soon as he heard the report, he immediately subconsciously thought of some things that happened before the time travel, and naturally he took the problem seriously.
But... Thinking carefully, it seems, seems, maybe... Even in the world before time travel, does a country like myself, the absolute highest level, really need to be too worried and nervous about such issues
"It seems...it really doesn't seem like I need to step forward..."
"Yes, in fact, there is no need for someone at the level of the Grand Archon to come forward. Send a Archon to give them a severe reprimand and that's it." Xuehua still used her painting method to increase her persuasion. She drew a group of Little ants chattered without knowing what they were saying, and then a huge fist came down from the sky and made a cross on the side. Then draw the same group of small ants, and a big dog came over and sprayed them with spit, making them stagger around and make a cross on the side. hook.
Sui Xiong looked at the painting and couldn't help but laugh.
"You're right, I reacted too fiercely. I'll leave it to you to find a solution. In short, don't give those guys a chance to make further progress!"
"Yes!" several voices replied in unison.