Chapter 39

It was time. Eugene received the president’s approval and led the Golden Swordsmen on the island to unleash their golden battle aura.

In an instant, everyone fell silent as they looked at Eugene on the castle wall.

Eugene’s golden battle aura had just erupted when the other Gold Swordsmen at the five corners of the venue also erupted with battle aura.

In an instant, the golden battle aura at the five corners responded, making the scorching sun in the sky seem as if it was covered with a golden light, appearing very illusory.

The slaves were extremely excited upon seeing this.

One had to know that becoming a Gold Swordsman was an unreachable target.

It was an existence that could kill them at will.

But now, these mighty figures were performing for them!

This sort of excitement and shock was simply indescribable!

“Hahaha, can anyone pinch me, please pinch me. Tell me it’s not a dream!”

“Oh my god, they’re really Gold Swordsmen. I can’t believe that the people I needed to look up to in the past are standing right in front of me!”

“This is all arranged by the President. Without the President, we wouldn’t be where we are now. Long live the President!”

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No one knew who started it, but the hall was filled with cheers for Jack.

This was just a small interlude at the venue. The preparations for the military parade were still ongoing.

The host was replaced with Eugene.

Originally, Cyril was the best candidate.

However, he had to lead the squad to be inspected, so it could only be Eugene’s duty!

Eugene, who had unleashed his golden battle aura, stood on the high platform and said loudly, “Everyone, welcome to the New World Island. This is our first military parade.”

“Next, President Jack will give a speech to everyone.”

After Eugene finished speaking, he led the applause.

The people below followed suit.

Jack stood up and gestured to everyone to listen to him.

After everyone quietened down, Jack slowly opened his mouth and said, “Everyone, it has been three months and 25 days since our small island started developing, and we have gone through the days of having nothing until now when we are abundant in resources. I am very honored to announce to everyone that the New World Island has finally achieved self-sufficiency.”

When Jack finished, there was an uproar.

The effect of these words also depended on the person speaking.

As the president of the New World Island, Jack undoubtedly had the greatest authority.

His announcement completely opened the new era of the New World Island.

At the same time, it also showed that after New World Island solves its self-sufficiency, it would begin its next phase of development.

The people below were discussing fervently.

“That’s true. Back then, we had no clothes, houses, and ate the worst food. But now, we’re all rich and comfortable!”

“Exactly, I’ve never been so happy, not even when I was a noble!”

“This is all thanks to the President. If not for him, I might still be working like a slave in a village!”

“I hope the New World Island gets better and better. I have completely fallen in love with this place!”

“That’s great. We are finally self-sufficient. We’ll be safe from now on!”

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After everyone vented their emotions, Jack said again, “Next, our focus will change from agriculture to mining, trade, farming, and so on. We will completely expand the strategic value of our island. At that time, everyone can participate enthusiastically and change your fate with your own hands!”

Jack’s words were important to a growing force.

This was because he revealed the country’s next development direction.

For ordinary people, this had nothing to do with their daily lives.

To the slaves who had been merchants, Jack’s words showed them the opportunity to make a comeback.

Just like in his previous life, Jack had heard a saying on the Internet: ‘Even a pig can fly if it stands at the center of a whirlwind’.

This was the best time to describe the island under Jack’s rule.

As expected, many people’s eyes lit up.

Jack was not surprised to see that the reaction below was not too great.

These words were not meant for ordinary people.

It was for the merchants among the slaves.

If a country wanted to develop, it needed merchants.

Merchants were important tools for mobilizing social resources and increasing economic dynamism.

Especially in this era, merchants could very well become inventors no less successful than Edison in his previous life.

Thinking of this, Jack opened his mouth again and said, “I believe everyone knows that some time ago, there was a fierce battle on the coast. The mermen in the sea attacked us by surprise, they are a shameless race. They took advantage of our gap in defense and caught us off guard, causing us to lose five Silver Swordsmen.”

“These swordsmen are true heroes who protected our paradise! Of course, their sacrifices won’t be in vain. We’re already prepared to fight, ready to deal the fiercest blow to these shameless creatures!”

Jack’s words instantly shocked everyone below.

Many people discussed with doubtful expressions.

“Is that possible? When I went there last time, there were mermen everywhere!”

“Gasp, stop talking about it. After that, I dreamed of my own death every day!”

“Can we really win? Is our army really that strong to protect us?”

“That’s impossible. How many of us are there? I’m afraid we’re not even one ten-thousandth of the mermen.”

“Sigh, I hope the heavens will bless us. I don’t want my beautiful life to be trampled on again!”

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Looking at the doubts of the people below, Jack had expected this and was not dissatisfied.

A country was established because it could accommodate everyone living in it.

Be it negative or positive comments.

Be it good or bad people!

Be it brave or timid people!

Jack said again, “We have prepared long enough. Our fists and swords can’t wait to avenge the dead heroes!”

“Now, everyone, please take a closer look at the preparations made by the president you trust, this is for your safety!”

After saying that, the Gold Swordsmen unleashed all their battle aura again.

The sky was brightened once again, and everyone’s emotions were instantly roused.

They all knew that the main point of the military parade was coming.

Everyone was anticipating wildly that this might be the most exciting moment of their lives.

After Jack went down, Eugene came up and stood on top. Looking at the people below, he took a deep breath and said, “Next, the first military parade officially begins!”

“First up is the Marine Commando Unit formed by the powerful Silver Swordsmen!”

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