IMUC Chapter 598 The Concept of Founding a Nation

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"Lorna is someone important to me, someone whom I love."

Kyle's words echoed through the basement, startling not only the twins but also causing Raina's eyes to sparkle. Her mouth curved into a subtle smile, and her beautiful face lit up with joy.

Raina remembered the advice she had given Lorna long ago: "You're more than half a century late; gaining a place in Boss's heart is not going to be easy…"

At that time, Lorna had been indifferent. Despite her strong-willed nature, she continued to pursue and strive in her own way, even knowing that the path ahead could lead to an endless abyss. She was determined to give it her all.

"I really have to hand it to you, Lorna. Even I probably don't have your courage."

Raina placed her hand on her chest and silently murmured in her heart.

"What do you mean by that?" Wanda asked, staring intently at Kyle. This time, Kyle didn't avoid her gaze. He met her eyes with a defiant look and responded, "Can't you figure out what I mean? How old are you?"

"I'm twenty…" Wanda started to answer instinctively but suddenly stopped. Realizing the implication behind Kyle's words, she turned her slightly flushed face away and spat, "I know more than enough. I understand what you mean."

Indeed, despite her mature and composed appearance, it was clear that much of it was an act— just a facade as the exemplary big sister in front of her brother. In reality, she was just a young woman in her early twenties.

Kyle thought to himself. Getting the true feelings out of a girl like this really made him feel old.

After Wanda released her ability, Raina also withdrew her psychic power and stepped back to stand beside Kyle.

"Little sister, she's only about eighteen, right?" Pietro, who had been silent, finally erupted. With a look of disdain, he glared at Kyle and said, "You, a person who fought in World War II, must be in your nineties by now! Is this some sort of grandpa-granddaughter relationship?"

"Let me clarify," Kyle shrugged and said calmly, "First, when Lorna joined the family, she was only sixteen. Secondly, I am indeed almost a hundred years old, but do I look like someone who's a hundred?"

Pietro was taken aback. Indeed, Kyle looked even younger than him, an anomaly that couldn't be explained by common sense.

"Keep evolving and becoming stronger. You'll understand in time that age and time are just constraints for those unable to break free from the bounds of their racial genes," Kyle said with a nonchalant smile. 

With his godly genes, the power of the Space Stone, and the Life Increase Cards accumulated from the Extracting Card System, his lifespan could likely span thousands of years.

If Kyle wished, he could maintain his peak physical condition for over five thousand years.

"You, you…" Pietro clenched his fists and said furiously, "No matter what, you still have to call me 'brother-in-law'…"

"'Brother-in-law'?" Wanda slapped Pietro on the back of the head, interrupting him, and addressed Kyle, "You must have other women besides my sister. How do you deal with the external status?"

At this point, Wanda glanced at Raina. As a woman, her intuition told her that Raina was more than just Kyle's assistant.

"I didn't expect you to focus on this," Kyle said, surprised.

Wanda put her hands on her hips, puffed up with righteous indignation, and said, "Women do care about these things, don't they?"

Kyle seemed to be enlightened and glanced at Raina, who had her head lowered and remained silent.

This is indeed a difficult situation.

Kyle fell silent. Among his confidantes, only Lucy could be given an official status. Lucy was his first woman, who had been with him through the World War II period and the establishment of the Carl Family. No matter how you looked at it, her position and importance were at the top.

The women who had been romantically involved with him included Raina, Lorna, and Princess Sakura.

While Kyle didn't care about earthly conventions, if the women around him needed an official status...

"I understand," Kyle nodded.

"Indeed, it's good that you understand," Wanda sighed with relief. She knew that with Lorna's personality, even she couldn't persuade her, so it had to be up to Kyle to make the final decision.

Fortunately, as the Symbol of Peace, at least he was clear about the basic social rules.

Just as Wanda was thinking this, Kyle spoke up, "Once the Ultron situation is resolved, I will establish a new country on Earth."

"Huh?" The twins were stunned.

Kyle explained, "In the United States and many other places in the world, there's monogamy. So, it would be better for me to create a new country where I can set the rules. That way, I can provide the status Lorna needs."

For a moment, Wanda didn't know what to say. In theory, Kyle's plan seemed feasible.

But wasn't this a bit rash and exaggerated, creating a new country just based on personal preferences and benefits?

"Raina, is this doable?" Kyle glanced at Raina.

Raina smiled and quickly responded, "Of course, it's no problem. In fact, it's as simple as can be."

Creating a new country on Earth involves a few essential conditions: territory, military, people, resources, and recognition from other countries. For the Carl Family, this was not a problem at all.

"If we're going to create a country, we might as well make it a superpower."

Raina continued, "We can use Dragon Turtle Island as a center, conduct land reclamation, or build floating cities. Once the national territory is established, we can issue a call for those scattered Card Holders around the world to bring their families and organizations to join the new country."

Kyle snapped his fingers and confirmed, "Yes, that's settled then. Once the Ultron issue is resolved, you and Lucy will handle the details of the nation-building plan."

"Got it." Raina nodded.

Wanda and Pietro exchanged glances, staring dumbfounded at Kyle and Raina, who had decided on the nation-building matter with just a few words.

This was because they didn't understand the Carl Family. The Carl Family, established by Kyle and Howard seventy years ago, had branched out both publicly and privately. The family's resources and influence were such that not only creating a country but even ruling the Earth wasn't just a fantasy for them.

"Is this alright?" Kyle looked at the silent Wanda.

Wanda didn't respond and shifted the topic, "So, where is Lorna now?"

Hearing this, Raina's eyes dimmed slightly.

"It's complicated," Kyle sighed and said, "I will gradually explain everything to you later, but for now, I can't stay here any longer. It's best if you leave with us. Once the Ultron issue is resolved, I will tell you everything about Lorna, in detail."

Wanda and Pietro looked at each other and nodded, "Alright, we'll go with you!"

(End of Chapter)