Xyrin Empire

Chapter 441: Chapter 441: Kepulu’s Great Escape

After the message of the imminent catastrophe was broadcast, the reactions of the different Races were varied.

The Protos survivors from Shakuras were the first to respond; deep in their souls, they had an inexplicable, mystical connection with the universe and had sensed the unrest spreading across the Star Zone long ago. With the message we sent out and the strong corroborating evidence provided by Zeratul, the Protos natives took immediate action.

Orderly and dignified — these eight characters epitomized the ancient and rational Race’s attitude toward the major disaster.

Newborns, young adults, technicians, and scientists were first on the evacuation list. They were the essential conditions for the propagation and rejuvenation of a Race while warriors, spiritual leaders, and sages were scheduled for the second batch. The former served as a robust barrier protecting their kin in the treacherous outer space, and the latter bore the heavy responsibility of the Race’s spiritual pillar. The obliteration of their homeland and wandering among the stars typically triggered tremendous psychological turmoil. A slight repression multiplied by the size of the entire Race could become a catalyst for a second disaster. Those wise and strong spiritual leaders had to guide their people through the darkest period, which could last just a few months or perhaps even decades.

While the outcome was anticipated to be positive, only heaven knew if the Kepulu Star Zone could be reconstructed soon. The World Arbitration Agency had slumbered for too long, and now that they had just completed their refurbishment, they had to undertake such a high-tech task, the chance of unforeseen incidents was too high, forcing us to prepare for the worst.

These chosen Protos spiritual leaders met with me following an introduction by Zeratul. Despite our Race differences, I could still see what I was looking for in their eyes: determination, wisdom, and concealed robust acumen.

As I had already explained in the Star Zone broadcast, although the Kepulu Star Zone was ruined by being completely contaminated with “Demon Energy,” the Xyrin Apostles were the real executors of this death penalty; in other words, the ultimate destruction of their homeland should have been our doing. Faced with this reality, these Protos leaders exhibited a remarkably calm and understanding attitude; particularly when they saw the harm caused by the Abyss Energy as affected stars went crazed, exploding, and even crashing into the Galaxy Core. Being contaminated by such power and turning into accomplices of universal destruction was absolutely unacceptable to these justice-seeking Protos natives, perhaps one reason they could understand our actions.

In any case, although the atmosphere during this meeting was heavy, the matters were smoothly resolved: The entire Protos Race would begin a large exodus in three days, and their escape destination was a few Constant Star Systems designated by the Empire. Though the environments were harsh, they could at least survive, and relying on their advanced technology, they should be able to establish themselves there.

Moreover, a portion of the “Divine Race” was left behind, including some irreparably wounded warriors and elderly who were too weak. It was impossible for the Protos to evacuate their entire Race from Kepulu within a month. Thus, those who could no longer contribute to the Race had to stay and step into death with their homeland. Another fraction chose to stay out of attachment to their homeland. On the eve of the homeland’s ruin, such scenarios invariably occur, even within a highly rational society like the Protos. The quantity of those wishing to stay made up less than one percent; the spots they vacated were not wasted, allowing some renowned but disabled veterans and artists, who had voluntarily chosen to face doomsday, a chance to survive.