39 Chapter 38 (1/2)
Seeing their civilization being destroyed, humans fled to the country. The monsters were numerous, but they couldn't search everywhere. So, in the next few months, humanity fled while killing monsters and obtaining the power to recover their lands. Little by little groups of survivors started to appear, and they reclaimed their hometowns. Ren was part of one of those groups. However, he didn't reclaim his hometown; he reclaimed a city that was close to a particular dungeon. Because while exploring dungeons, survivors could obtain tomes and weapons easily.
Leon wanted to ask why their civilization looked like they had returned to the past, but he decided to give up. Perhaps that was something that only happened in that city, and that was also kind of a rude question.
Humans got powerful enough to recover some cities, but it wasn't enough. So, certain leaders of certain groups decided to form headquarters in the hearts of their countries where they would discuss and plan their future actions. The power was divided among the groups, that was the truth in most countries, but in Japan, things were different. Although several leaders talked to him about some things they could do, the last word belonged to the emperor because it seemed that he and his family saved many people, so his influence was back.
Ren also explained that borders mostly didn't exist anymore. Several countries decided to gather together to form a single nation. Japan was an independent zone, and the Japanese didn't ally with anyone, so they were an exception to the rule like Australia. However, everything changed around the world. America joined forces with Canada and Mexico, creating the Allied Forces of the North-America. Cuba allied itself with the countries of Central America and giving birth to Caribean Fighters. The same happened to South America; the survivors of all countries ran to Brazil and joined their survivors creating the Atlantic Free Nation. All the countries of Africa joined forces to create Neo-Africa, while Australia was still Australia.
However, things got complicated in Europe and the other parts of Asia. Most survivors in the world decided to abandon the concept of nation to focus on surviving; thanks to that, things were going well. However, survivors being lead by the political figures of the old world were fighting amongst themselves to obtain full control over that massive land.
”So… most political figures of the world died,” Leon said. ”But, some big shots of India, China, and Russia survived and are trying to become the new number one power of the world?”
”… Yes.” Ren answered after a long sigh, showing a tired expression.
Leon couldn't help but feel like sighing too. It looked like some never learn, not even after surviving the end of the world. It looked like crossing Europe and Asia to reach home was a bad idea, he would save some time since the Atlantic Ocean was smaller, but he wasn't sure if he wouldn't see megalodons there or not. The trip would be long and dangerous, but he would have to cross the entire Pacific Ocean. He could reach America by using the extreme east side of Europe, but the path was long and cold. Leon would have to worry about megalodons, dragons, and the survivors in the land since everyone now hated unexpected visitors.
”I assume you guys have spies in other countries too,” Leon said.
”Of course, we don't have allies, after all,” Ren said. ”We do trade with Australia, but I doubt they will buy our fight if something happens.”
”I see… you guys are fine now while those three nations are fighting for hegemony, but eventually…” Leon hesitated.
”Yeah, most likely, they will invade us.” Ren nodded. ”We have a lot of dungeons even though our territory is relatively small.”