Yama Reborn-Chapter 577 - 574: [At Last]

Chapter 574 [Finally]

Chen Nuo was having lunch when he met the mayor’s brother-in-law.

In the lavishly decorated Mayor Mansion, the dining room was also adorned with gold and silver.

This tall and skinny African mayor’s brother-in-law stood in the dining room of the Mayor Mansion he once knew well, feeling a bit strange inside.

Especially when he saw the Asian sitting at the dining table, he felt even more peculiar.

As the mayor’s brother-in-law, although he was one of the mayor’s more than twenty brothers-in-law,

he was actually quite favored by the mayor.

After all, he did have a few years of education.

Even if it was a few years spent in a church-aided study program, half the time learning the Bible.

Actually, he didn’t believe in that stuff, but the church’s school provided some free food.

He was considered high-end talent here: he spoke good English and had some education.

However, standing here, he was curious about one thing: the highest commander in the town whom he requested to meet was actually an Asian?

The mayor’s brother-in-law named Enke wasn’t unfamiliar with Asians.

In fact, he had some goodwill towards Asians, particularly towards Huaxia people—he had traded several times with the gathering place of Huaxia laborers at the northern mine.

Asians, especially Huaxia people, always had a gentle attitude.

Especially the Huaxia mineral company that contracted the mine, which had maintained good relations with this town.

However...

He was aware that the recent sudden outbreak of war, which had swept through hundreds of kilometers, had a powerful presence behind it that made the local government almost want to kneel and hold onto their thighs—they should be white people, right?

So how come the highest authority in the town was an Asian?

Chen Nuo was actually a bit impatient inside.

He didn’t want to interfere too much with these matters—didn’t have the inclination.

Why should I handle things in Octopus Monster’s war?

After thinking for a moment, Chen Nuo spoke first: "Are you with the government army?"

"My name is Enke, I was sent by the government to deal with issues related to the refugee gathering place in this town, with full authorization from the government."

Enke swallowed hard, then slowly added, "I’m actually a local, my sister is the mayor’s wife of this city."

He silently added in his heart [one of them].

Chen Nuo gained a bit of interest.

A local power player.

And the mayor’s brother-in-law.

Hmm... using our Huaxia people’s words, what is this called?

Foreign relative?

"What do you want to see me about? Don’t beat around the bush, don’t waste my time, explain it in the simplest terms." Chen Nuo said, sipping tomato and egg soup.

"I need manpower. There are too many refugees, I need to first compile a roster of the refugees and then separate them according to different tribes, finally repatriate them back to their original place. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Meanwhile, during the process, I need material support, especially food and medicine—uh, if medicine is insufficient, at least enough to sustain the consumption of food for three thousand people for a month."

Seeing Chen Nuo not speaking, Enke laughed bitterly: "Repatriating them back home requires first distributing food for their journey.

The food they carried while fleeing has run out, forcing them to repatriate without enough food will make them absolutely unwilling to start the journey, as after all, they have to cross wilderness and wilds on foot...

Under these circumstances, if they are empty-handed and empty-stomached, no one would want to leave the town and walk into the wilderness.

They fear starving to death on the road."

Chen Nuo looked at this guy: "You are sent by the government, these should be your problems, didn’t the government send food with you?"

"Our government... is very poor." Enke shook his head.

Chen Nuo smiled: "So this becomes my problem?"

"...uh..."

Enke couldn’t respond.

He thought for a moment, then spoke with difficulty: "The sooner the refugees leave, the better it is for the town.

This war has wiped out the forces within hundreds of kilometers, the tribes these refugees belong to have no armed forces anymore, they will just be civilians when they return, posing no threat to the town.

On the contrary, them staying here poses ongoing security risks to the town... and consumes resources.

The town is still providing some food for them every day.

After sending them away, there won’t be these issues."

Chen Nuo finished listening, looked at this guy: "You are right. But the problem is... what does this have to do with me?"

Chen Nuo smiled, shaking his head: "I don’t plan to stay here as some kind of local emperor."

Enke was stunned for a moment—seems like that’s the logic?

Chen Nuo tapped the bowl with a spoon, slowly saying: "I don’t have food here."

The largest granary in the town is the material warehouse of those hundreds of mercenaries stationed here.

Additionally, there is some reserved food in the hospital’s warehouse.

Talking further, it would be the warehouse in the Mayor Mansion.

The warehouse in the Mayor Mansion has indeed quite a few good things—but those are specifically transported by Octopus Monster for Chen Nuo and a few other Special Ability Users, the amount isn’t large, just enough for a few people.

There are good things, there’s even frozen king crab flown in.

But no matter how good the king crab is, it isn’t enough for thousands of people.

The whole lot from the Mayor Mansion’s kitchen warehouse, including the items in the freezer, is just enough for a few people for two weeks.

Throwing it to thousands of refugees is just stuffing the gap between the teeth.

The mercenaries certainly won’t give up their military rations for free.

The hospital’s medical organization might be very charitable... but firstly, they don’t have much in terms of supplies, and secondly, they can’t let the patients and medical staff starve.

Enke’s face fell.

Chen Nuo asked slowly, "How many people are there in your town?"

"Huh?", Enke was stunned for a moment, then immediately replied, "The household register has never been accurately counted, but there was an inspection during conscription, roughly over 20,000 people."

Chen Nuo didn’t respond.

Enke continued, "Of course, the actual population is more than 20,000... I’m a local, based on my judgment, the actual population of this town should be over 35,000."

He paused and said slowly, "This is already the fourth largest city in the country."

Hmm, the fourth largest city in a country.

Probably equivalent to a town in Huaxia’s domestic area—still in an economically underdeveloped region.

If it’s in the free shipping area, a town’s population rarely is below 100,000. Bigger ones even have a million.

"Then, let the locals provide the food." Chen Nuo suggested slowly.

Enke was stunned for a moment.

Chen Nuo smiled, "What you said earlier: it’s beneficial for the town if the refugees leave a day earlier.

The rest of what you said made a lot of sense.

But you addressed the wrong person. You shouldn’t tell me this; you can go tell the people in the town.

To the ordinary residents here, local merchants, wealthy households, those who do business, or even the mafia.

After all, the ones who benefit from the refugees leaving early are them."

Enke’s eyes brightened, "You mean... let them provide the food?"

"What else? Should I provide it?

Not to mention I don’t have any, even if I did, I have no obligation.

A town with a population of 35,000 might struggle to come up with a month’s worth of food for 3,000 people, but half a month’s is almost achievable.

Move quickly to get the food early; distribute more to those whose return journey for the refugees is farther, and less for those closer.

Half a month’s food per person should barely suffice."

Chen Nuo shook his head and added, "Alright, that’s all I can help you with. I’ll instruct the garrison to cooperate with your actions. You can summon local representatives at the Mayor Mansion, gather some influential leaders, and negotiate with them. Secure the food early and get your tasks done sooner."

Although Enke wasn’t very smart, he had at least studied for a few years, so he wasn’t too foolish, and he immediately understood Chen Nuo’s entire meaning!

Although he didn’t get food, this method seems to be the most effective at the moment.

Especially since this Asian allowed him to summon representatives of the local bigwigs in the Mayor Mansion.

This move is using borrowed authority—though he certainly doesn’t know what borrowing authority means.

But this approach is very subtle.

As the mayor’s brother-in-law, summoning local forces in the Mayor Mansion implies subtly to everyone: the mayor will still come back after the war!

Don’t underestimate yourself!

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After sending Enke out, Chen Nuo finished his lunch, returned to the room, and saw Lu Xixi resting on the sofa reading a book.

Chen Nuo walked over and found that this woman was actually reading "The Count of Monte Cristo."

Lu Xixi put down the book and smiled, "Hubby, it’s really boring here. I found this book from the study in the mansion. I don’t know if it was donated by some international organization. But the book is very new, it seems it’s never been read."

Chen Nuo took it and glanced at it, it was actually...

"A French edition, huh. Can you read French?"

Lu Xixi rolled her eyes, "I learned a little before, it’s easy."

Indeed, for someone with strong spiritual power, learning is quick.

Chen Nuo lay down horizontally on the sofa, resting his head on Lu Xixi’s thighs.

Lu Xixi smiled gently, putting down the book, and ran her fingers through Chen Nuo’s hair, gently massaging his scalp.

Chen Nuo sighed in comfort.

After exchanging a knowing smile, Chen Nuo blinked his eyes, "Hey! Shall we move to the bed?"

Lu Xixi’s smile was like a fox; she whispered, "Actually... the sofa isn’t a no-go either..."

Chen Nuo was momentarily taken aback and then smiled even more.

But at that moment, suddenly, a jarring beeping sound echoed in the room.

Chen Nuo froze for an instant, then immediately reacted.

It’s the signal receiver left by the Octopus Monster!

It’s... the Wizard at the front line and the Fourth Seed’s guard! Have they fought?!

Chen Nuo sprang up!

With a single step, he was beside the bed, grabbing the buzzing, beeping signal receiver from the bedside table.

There was already a simple map coordinate display, and one of the red dots was flashing.

"Battlefield!" Chen Nuo exclaimed.

Lu Xixi had already grabbed the coat from the hanger and put it on with a swift turn.

"Let’s go! Enjoy the show."

"Finally, something to do."

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[I will be on a business trip tomorrow, so there will be a one-day break in updates. Updates will resume on Wednesday.]

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