SIMULATION
NEW TERRITORY*

Matteo led his men to enter an area protected by several rock hills that covered the beautiful area. Above and behind the hill, it is guarded by level D and E robots.

Seen, some level D construction robots work accompanied by several humans who are tasked to preserve the place.

However, Sandra realized something from the human workers that made her desperate to talk to the General.

"I'm sorry, General Matteo," call Sandra over.

"Yes?" matteo replied flipping over his robot body, even though his body was in the simulation room.

Sandra opened her helmet cover because for her it was impolite to talk to the boss in the form of a robot.

"These workers ... were they living in District 10 before?" sandra asked guessing because they did not look like Great Ruler residents.

"Hem. Good observation. Yep. We promise some of those who have skills in the field of nature preservation and construction to help make this place habitable later," matteo answered, staring at Sandra who still looks beautiful even though her body is covered by a robot uniform.

"They'll stay here later?" ask Sandra to make sure.

"Yes. It's just like I said. It can only be inhabited by at least 100 people. You see how geographical this place is? Access in this area is difficult. To build a building, we hollowed out the large stones and made it a cave. It's just that inside it is facilitated. Rather than smashing that sturdy stone wall, wouldn't it be better to use it as a shelter? Indirectly, this place has actually been fortified by nature," replied Matteo explained and was heard by all candidate users.

Matteo stared intently at Sandra who looked amazed by the uninhabited wild area.

"Come with me. I'll show you the hard work of the workers for the last 4 years or so" said Matteo, who surprised everyone.

Sandra and the User candidates follow Matteo who leads them along the riverbank.

Apparently, there was already a building behind the stone wall. People look amazed, although it looks ancient unlike the futuristic buildings typical of Great Ruler.

"Actually, this is a proposal from Lala for a design that was once made by my mother Aurora, then developed," Matteo said standing in front of a white building that utilizes the culture of the region.

"Woah, that's beautiful. I think it's awesome, General," Sandra said in praise.

Matteo smiled as the other users agreed with Sandra.

"yeah. This building was deliberately made like ... home of the earth's inhabitants 100 years ago. Later, these buildings will be inhabited by some residents in District 10 who cannot live inside the Great Ruler. Lala felt that some of them were suitable to live in a region like this, and those people agreed" Matteo explained before the candidates gathered around him.

"Those people, the workers in this place?" sam asked guessed, and was taken in by Matteo because the answer was correct. Back, everyone looks happy.

"This place will later become an independent region. We will develop several sectors so that they can manage and produce crops from agriculture, fisheries, and plantations for survival. So there is no need to rely entirely on the Great Ruler" Matteo said as he walked closer to the house.

"Can we see in it?" ask Retro curiously.

Matteo was silent for a moment staring at the faces of the candidates who opened their glass helmets looking enthusiastic.

"OK, but .. keep your hands. Don't touch it carelessly. All are still in the construction stage. If it is to damage the property, I do not hesitate to give severe punishment to you later," said Matteo and the people nodded despite looking afraid.

Back, the people looked amazed when they found a large room in the cave with a bright light.

Matteo stopped his steps. He is like a guide for the candidate User who first visited the place.

"Later, all activities will be carried out in the cave. Intentionally, so that outside activities are not flashy. This room will be a gathering place for the residents. Honestly, we have not found a suitable name for this new region" Matteo explained. All serious candidates are.

"Oh! Just deserve. We saw there were a lot of trucks carrying a lot of piles of snow out of the Great Ruler. Is ... intentional to thaw in this place?" ask Baden to guess.

Matteo nodded while pointing at him.

"Absolutely. Although the weather in this region is quite unique, but after we monitor and learn over the past few years, this place is habitable, can be planted with trees, the water can be consumed. The workers from District 10 have been living for 2 years in this place while working. Therefore, President Roman decided, this place will later become one of the children of the Great Ruler."

"Woah, son of the Great Ruler? That's great" said Ben and was taken in by the candidates who agreed.

They then went down the corridor where there were already several doors that would later become rooms for the residents like apartments. There are several rooms that have been used by the workers in the place.

"This place is beautiful. The air circulation is also good. Doesn't feel stuffy. In addition, it's cold in here," continued Cendric judging.

"I want to stay here" continued Sandra who even surprised everyone. Sandra was surprised by his words. "Mm, I mean .. Nothing is wrong. This place is so natural. The walls are of stone. It may be memorable old-fashioned without Eco assistant room, and other modern features, but ... living in simplicity seems .. make the heart peaceful," sandra said that made everyone gawk including Matteo.

"What if something bad happens and you get buried in here?" sam asked who made everyone's eyebrows wrinkle.

"If it's time for me to die, how else? At least, living peacefully and happily, that was more than enough for me" Sandra replied, but it left everyone speechless.

"OKAY. I don't want to argue with that" continued Baden, and Sandra chuckled because her friends seemed to disagree with her.

Matteo was silent, he was like thinking about Sandra's words just now. Candidates return down the corridor to see what the unique building has to offer.

Eventually, their journey ended at the end of the corridor. Practically, the eyes of those people were wide-eyed.

"Descended?" cendric said astonished.

"Yup. Behind the rock is a desert. However, if you look at the geography 100 years before, this place is not a desert. This region was damaged due to the endless war. The land becomes barren, the trees die, the animals migrate, the sandstorms begin to come and in the end. Luckily, there was no radiation around the area so it was safe to live in" Matteo said, standing at the door from the end of the tunnel.

"Is it possible ... can be returned as it used to be? To be green?" ask Sandra curiously.

"You don't see? This place alone, it took over 4 years to cultivate it. Luckily, we have the technology and the scholars so that this region becomes fertile again. But you see, Otka. The desert in front of you is vast. It may take a lifetime to fix. Luckily, this location was found because refugees who settled in Great Ruler, had stopped here before finally arriving in District 10 and became one of the confidants in the government" Matteo explained.

"Oh yeah? Who?" ask Sandra curiously.

"Colonel Brego. He was once a refugee. He came from the Middle East before the country was destroyed by war. He, along with those who survived, traveled for months to find habitable territory. Until at last, he arrived at the Great Ruler," Matteo replied.

For the first time, they knew the origin of the Colonel who was called like a lion man because of his striking hair color, red. However, according to the judgment of some people, the hair color is orange.

"Colonel Brego told me about this place. At first, he and his people wanted to stay here. It's just, this place is so hot, but the thing is, plants can live. Therefore, after mapping the area, observation, and research for approximately 10 years, it was decided if this place could be preserved for habitability. However, it could only be done 4 years ago because of the attack that occurred in Great Ruler and made this project delayed" Matteo explained.

Sandra speechless. Her memories of past tragic events that claimed Rey's life, reappear. But he quickly tepis, when Matteo realized it daydreaming.

"It seems Otka's wish was granted. You guys will stay here last night. And during the stopover, Colonel Brego will be your guide and supervisor" said Matteo, who kept everyone glued back.

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