Blackstone Code

Everything is...evolving.

The word evolution seems more appropriate to the changes in all living things on the planet today. The cells of all living things are becoming more active, and those living creatures with brains are also becoming smarter.

This may be good news for nature as a whole.

Perhaps it won't be long before cold-resistant plants appear, and the planet's ecosystems evolve around the Ice Age.

Plants have evolved that can grow at tens of degrees below zero, and animals that can endure cold temperatures of dozens of degrees below zero have evolved.

But all this is not good news for mankind, or it once again verifies a fact——

Humans are not native animals. At least from the current point of view, humans themselves have not evolved much. Except that their physical fitness has become better and they are less prone to fatigue, there does not seem to be much change.

People are still afraid of the cold, stupid people are still stupid enough, and the evolution of nature has once again bypassed humans.

What's worse is that in passive evolution, the poor are also bypassed.

As it is said in the Bible, the purpose of human beings coming to this world is to suffer. Human beings are not blessed by God. Only after experiencing suffering and finally touching the light can they enter the kingdom of heaven.

The temperature in Nagaril has begun to warm up at this time, and is only about ten degrees below zero. This temperature is actually not too low for humans who have gradually become accustomed to the bad temperatures.

This is also the reason why the world's top chaebols, research institutions, and ordinary people, all move toward the equator.

Here, the cost of survival is lower than elsewhere.

After returning from the research institution, Lynch went directly to Slem. Slem was still full of tourists and could be seen everywhere.

Some people simply enjoy their last moments, while many others are looking for opportunities here.

There are many wealthy people spending money in Slem. After all, no matter how well the shelters on the equator are built, they cannot surpass Slem in terms of entertainment.

Anything that can make people happy can be found here, and the price is not that high, as long as you have money.

This has become an entertainment center for the world's rich. For those who are not qualified to enter the equatorial shelter, this may be their last chance.

The motorcade slowly drove into Slem, driving on the streets, with police cars clearing the way. People stood on the roadside in awe and curiosity to pay attention to the motorcade.

It must be a super big shot traveling, otherwise it would be difficult to have such a scene, and some people recognized that this was Lynch's motorcade.

Mr. Chairman of the Slem Industry Committee was accompanying Lynch at this time.

"The basic construction of our shelter is complete and it can accommodate approximately two million visitors at a time."

The new chairman of the Slem Industry Council was appointed by Lynch and came from Fortune Bank.

All the five major banks are now bankrupt. After the federal Sol became worthless, they immediately paid off all their debts and then filed for protective bankruptcy with the federation.

The elite members among them have all joined the Wealth Bank. After all, the Wealth Bank will rapidly expand to almost all shelters in the next period of time.

As the city that relies most on banks, Slem has naturally transferred its dependence on the five major banks and Blackstone Bank to Wealth Bank.

If they had some thoughts about the position of chairman of the industry committee before and did not want Lynch or Lynch's people to continue to control it, then they no longer have such thoughts.

Lynch handed over the industry committee as part of the deal and became honorary chairman.

But now, this honorary chairman is more than just an "honor".

Anyone who dares to confront him, or a casino, he only needs to stop the other party's currency exchange and settlement business to make these people bankrupt immediately.

Therefore, the election of the new industry committee chairman was completely designated by Lynch.

Whoever he says can do it will do it.

Of course, he didn't abuse this power and chose a good guy to take on the job.

Slem also has its own shelter. Even in the Ice Age, it will be the largest gold-selling cave city in human history, underground!

The chairman of the committee was slightly concerned, "Now that the long-term stay in Slem is still increasing, we think we are being too conservative on the issue of building shelters."

"If all these people were moved into a shelter, it wouldn't be able to accommodate that many people!"

Lynch looked out the window at the bustling streets, at the last lively side of human civilization on the ground, but he didn't actually feel much fluctuation in his heart.

"For every ten people here, probably only three or four are eligible for shelter."

"Of those who are eligible to enter the shelter, only about...30 percent can become New Slem clients, and none of them are likely to live in New Slem permanently."

"So the capacity of two million people is actually the maximum possible solution that I think has been retained. If you ask me, I think a shelter of one million people is enough."

"But you're always anxious."

The reason why Slem has a large population now is because you only need a boat ticket to come to Slem, that’s it!

No matter who they are, how much money they have, or what their social background is, as long as they can afford a boat ticket, they will definitely be able to land in Slem.

But here, and being a distinguished guest here are two different things.

These people who cannot even enter the shelter will soon be eliminated by the cruel nature. They are unlikely to become customers of New Slem and have no money to spend in New Slem.

Not to mention one million, in fact, Lynch felt that half a million was enough. After all, not everyone with the ability to spend would live in Slem for a long time. The core customer group was only two to three hundred thousand at most.

However, considering that there are many staff to serve these core customers, and the anxiety of the industry committee, the final design of the shelter population will be as high as two million.

While they were talking, two young men suddenly rushed out of the crowd. They seemed to have something to say to Lynch.

They shouted loudly with accents, probably meaning they wanted to talk to Mr. Lynch, but what greeted them were glue sticks and electric batons.

This has happened many times along the way, and everyone thinks they or their opinion matters to Lynch.

But in fact, they are like farts, and have almost no effect other than hearing a sound.

This was like an episode while the motorcade was traveling, and it did not affect Lynch's mood.

The motorcade stopped in front of the industry committee building, which looked like a splendid palace. A large number of committee members had been waiting here for a long time.

The moment Lynch appeared, everyone bowed.

Everyone lined up to the car to shake Lynch's hand and make some witty remarks.

Fortunately, the time for Lynch to chat with them was not so long, and the process ended quickly.

Then the group entered the conference hall. The chairman of the industry committee took the initiative to give up his seat to Lynch, and he sat on Lynch's left.

"Every facility in New Slem needs to be tried and adjusted through trial operation. We cannot open it directly to the public at the end of the year. Once some problems are discovered, we will have no time to deal with them."

"So my plan is that starting from May, we will gradually open some areas, and then gradually increase the scope of opening until all areas are opened."

“Because of its special nature, there are some barriers to entry into New Slem.”

"Have at least ten thousand new coins, the latter one hundred credits."

"Of course we can be a little more tolerant of job seekers."

It's a funny, but cruel fact that girls who might be looked down upon for selling cheap pleasures can live in New Slem for free.

Including some boys who provide cheap pleasure to others.

Their value lies in providing happiness, which is at the heart of the Slem Spirit.

Some gladiators and even some service personnel can enter for the same reason.

On the contrary, ordinary people are not qualified to enter, because they cannot produce any value for Mr. Lynch.

Someone asked a question, "Mr. Chairman, if these people don't consume money inside..."

Lynch nodded and said it was a good question, "So we're going to offer three new labels to our customers in New Slem."

“Active customers, dormant customers, and worthless customers.”

"I'm going to add some functionality to New Slem's system that's not available elsewhere, in the magnetic cards."

"New tags will be added to them every week based on changes in their account balances. Once these people become worthless customers, they can be kicked out."

“Reapplying for entry requires at least a certain amount of deposit.”

"If you are evicted again, those bonds will be withheld and the next bond payment will be doubled."

Lynch added some details. In fact, he does not require customers to participate in gambling here.

It's not just large casinos and gambling games that can benefit him, it's just accommodation and finding happiness that can benefit him.

For example, if he stays in a hotel and finds a call girl, he can earn money from it.

Any consumption behavior, including shopping, can provide income for New Slem, except free prostitution.

New Slem no longer belongs to the federal government, but to industry councils, to...Lynch!

Of course, for many ordinary people, there is no chance of survival. For example, if they provide services to customers here as "free persons", they will be allowed to stay here as long as their balance changes.

Lynch will charge a 5% service fee for any transaction in New Slem, even if it is a transfer between two people!