The World (Part 2)

　　Book Chapter 1.

　　The events related to the discovery of Destiny Space and its initial exploration are recorded.

　　It also had a description of the world.

　　Han Dong learned that the world he was reborn in was also Earth... the five continental plates and the distribution of countries around the world were identical.

　　Two hundred years earlier when the higher beings were discovered, it happened to be during the outbreak of World War I. Humans were already equipped with thermal weapons... However, such thermal weapons could not resist the higher beings who would go crazy at the sight of them.

　　The following is the original passage.

　　"When the expedition confirmed the existence of beings `higher' than human beings and began attacking them, a kind of space portal to an unknown realm appeared simultaneously in the world's capitals.

　　I can only give a basic description of the portal's form in words, as our technology has not yet been able to analyze it, or even understand its existence.

　　-It has a golden edge of light, an elliptical structure like a starry night sky, like a stargate where multiple dimensions intermingle within-"

　　The description of the fate space in the text didn't quite match Han Dong's experience.

　　Han Dong was standing in the ceremonial plaza and didn't see any portal at all, so he plunged into the ground along with thousands of others.

　　Han Dong continued to read.

　　"The Fate Space's portal closes on its own when it comes into contact with an 'all-powerful life'. It only allows humans to enter and is a gate that God has opened exclusively for humans.

　　Initially, at the same time as the global war broke out, there were a large number of volunteers from all over the world who voluntarily entered the Destiny Space, but almost none of them returned.

　　The first 'returnee' appeared in China.

　　A sergeant from China, who had returned from the Infinite Space, obtained a certain degree of 'body strengthening', his body quality reached twice its original level, and his strength increased greatly, so he could not find a rival among his fellow humans.

　　For the first time, information about 'Destiny Points' and related major professions were spoken from his mouth.

　　Immediately after that, 'Returners' began to appear one after another in countries all over the world, each carrying different abilities to return to reality and become the main force in resisting higher beings.

　　But still, it was difficult to resist."

　　Han Dong also shuddered when he saw the name China.

　　Since the first returnee was from China, it largely indicated that, in addition to the holy cities located in Europe, similar city-states might have been built in the Asian region.

　　Continue reading.

　　The current state of the world today.

　　According to incomplete statistics.

　　Before humans discovered the high-purity copper metal that could repel higher beings, thus fending off the mad invasion of 'higher beings' and building metal city-states that could hold enough humans.

　　Only 1% of the human race survived.

　　At that time, the total population of the world was at its lowest point, with less than 100 million survivors.

　　If the properties of brass had not been discovered in time, the human race would most likely have been wiped out.

　　There are currently only three known city-states in the world.

　　Holy City - Nointeana, coordinates [Italy].

　　Dragon City, Imperial Capital, coordinates [China]

　　The royal capital, Megalanari, coordinates [Sam].

　　The three cities have in common the fact that they are built on a massive vein of copper, and are centered in the space of destiny.

　　...........

　　"Is this the 'world pattern'? Come to think of it, the world before I was born was a peaceful place.

　　Indeed, humans are not perfect, we are just the first type of intelligent beings that can think and reason... Many life scholars have predicted that it was only a matter of time before a higher, more ecosystem-adapted life form could emerge on Earth.

　　This parallel world had clearly encountered this situation in advance.

　　When the end came, the fortified channel of Destiny Space became the only 'flame of hope' for mankind... however.

There's still no clarity on the true origin of destiny space.

　　The book is written in a very subjective manner, basing the definition of the Destiny Space on the author's own subjective speculations, with no actual arguments and not quite a reference value."

　　The book also mentioned five basic career options, which wasn't much new to Han Dong, who had become a 'Returnee'.

　　Han Dong already had a basic understanding of the world framework, but he still needed to gain an in-depth understanding of the 'Higher Beings', as well as know how the Holy City was managed, the class division, and the economic system.

　　"All of this detailed information should be known by the time we enter the [National Royal Knight Academy].

　　As for wanting to go outside the city to have a look, I'm afraid that you'll have to allocate more than five fate points and become a true knight before you can follow the Knights to the outside of the city and formally come into contact with the 'Higher Beings'."

　　When Han Dong closed the book, he found that Nina was still staring at him with wide eyes.

　　"Finished reading?"

　　"Well... take it back to your master, thanks."

　　"Hehehe, thanks for what! I also want to thank you brother, as soon as you start school in a few days, mom and I will be able to move out of here..."

　　Said Nina leaned forward and lightly kissed the side of Han Dong's face.

　　Nina suddenly remembered again that the man in front of her wasn't exactly her brother, and for a moment she was a little embarrassed and blushed.

　　"Right... I'm sorry!"

　　"Nothing...one more thing to ask you, Nina are you doing a mechanical apprenticeship?"

　　"Mmhmm, even though it's only the most junior apprentice, there's free lunch available on weekdays, but you can't pack it up and bring it back... I'll be able to officially turn professional when I'm an adult."

　　When he heard this sentence, Han Dong unconsciously interconnected with the experience of 'Akaman'.

　　Han Dong seriously urged, "If there's anything you need help with, remember to tell me."

　　"Hehe, Master is very good to me, brother, you don't have to worry... When I'm a bit better and can make some steam parts myself, I'll be able to greatly improve my chances of surviving in the Fate Space."

　　"Hmm."

　　Suddenly, Nina moved closer to Han Dong, deliberately, "What did you 'use' to do, brother."

　　"Teaching, biology."

　　"Biology? Wow, that sounds so high-end."

　　"Your scientific research here is stuck in the first industrial revolution and didn't go on properly for various reasons... It's more normal not to have heard of it... You've heard of 'chemistry', right?"

　　"Chemistry? Brother, are you talking about alchemy?"

　　"Alchemy?"

　　Han Dong was well aware that alchemy belonged to ancient chemistry to a certain extent.

　　It was mixed with some unrealistic ideas, such as the 'Sage's Stone'.

　　However, in this one world with magic and supernatural abilities, alchemy might really be an extremely important branch of science.

　　"Alchemists are one level higher than us mechanics, and they are the 'think tank' of the Holy City."

　　Han Dong jotted down the word 'alchemy' in his notebook.

　　Han Dong didn't want to lose his old profession, he wanted to access the scientific circle of this world and engage in a side business while he was deep in the Destiny Space.

　　After all, Han Dong didn't have an stable source of income yet.

　　"If brother is really interested, you can go to the academy and ask... If brother becomes an alchemist, I'll be able to have roast chicken every day, hehe."

　　"Well, it's indeed something to consider."