Chapter 2090

James immediately understood the meaning behind her words.

He did not comfort her and just smiled awkwardly. Then, he changed the subject. “I’ll find a way to get

enough funds as soon as possible. We don’t have much time left and must complete Wyrmstead’s

developments quickly. By the way, how’s the food reserves going?”

Quincy sighed softly.

After she sorted out her emotions, she said, “Everything is still under preparation. In the past few years,

Wrymstead has united with Sol to promote agriculture. With the recovery of Empyrean Spiritual Energy

on the earth, agricultural products of all kinds have been grown in large quantities. Our country’s

current grain reserves will be enough to feed three hundred million people for ten years.”

“That’s not enough. It’s far from enough.”

James said, “Food is the basics for humanity’s survival. No one knows what will happen in the future.

We must have enough reserves to get through unexpected crises.”

Quincy nodded. “Alright, I’ll pay more attention to this matter.”

James was relieved by her words.

Quincy suddenly thought of something and asked, “By the way, I’ve heard rumors that Thea, who

disappeared many years ago, reappeared in Mount Bane and killed the strongest person on Earth,

Tristen. Is it true? Is she that strong now?”

Thinking about it, Quincy’s pretty face was full of disbelief.

James smiled and said, “Yeah. Thea has been working hard in the past few years.”

Hearing this, Quincy felt slightly dejected.

She and Thea were classmates in high school and remained as best friends. She knew Thea very well.

To her, Thea had always been a very soft person. She never expected for her to become humanity’s

hero after so many years.”

“I also want to fight by your side, James.”

Quincy looked at James pleadingly.

She really did not want to continue helping James behind the scenes. Instead, she yearned to fight by

James’ side.

“What?”

James was stunned by Quincy’s words and did not know how to reply.

Quincy quickly recomposed herself and said with a smile, “I’m just joking. I think things are pretty good

right now. Plus, I’m weak and can’t fight by your side. I can only help you from behind the scenes.”

James was pleased to hear that Quincy thought like that.

At the same time, he also felt slightly guilty toward her.

He ate his meal in silence.

On the other hand, Quincy enjoyed the meal.

It was the happiest she had been after so many years because she could dine with James. At that

moment, she felt her hard work in the past few years was worth it.

After the meal, the two walked side by side on the bustling street.

Quincy asked, “Where do you plan to get the money? Over the years, the changes in the Earth’s

environment and the increase of Outsiders have caused the currencies to decrease in value. Many

countries’ economies have collapsed, and even Sol is almost unable to sustain itself. Many countries

have abandoned their currency and adopted gold as their new currency.” James listened carefully.

Quincy continued, “After the Earth’s seal opens, gold will also become worthless. When that time

comes, the most valuable thing would be food. I’ve slightly investigated Hazted City’s situation and

learned they use spiritual crystals as currency.”

James had heard of spiritual crystals before but was unsure of where they came from.

Quincy seemed to have read James’ mind and explained, “Spiritual crystals are a scarce kind of

crystal. They’re energy stones formed by concentrated Empyrean Spiritual Energy and can be

consumed to be refined. I learned that many Sealed Realms use spiritual crystals as their currency.”

James stopped and looked at Quincy, asking, “What’s the reason for you telling me this? I don’t think I

understand your intention.”

Quincy said, “What I’m trying to say is some of the Earth’s rules and currencies will no longer be

applicable. We’ll have to follow the pace of these other worlds eventually. For now, we must do as

much as possible while money is still valuable. At the same time, we need to search the world for

spiritual crystals, as they’ll be the main currency after the seal opens. The more spiritual crystals we

have stored, the greater our country will be.”

Hearing her explanation, James came to a realization.

He nodded slightly and said, “Alright. I understand.”

Quincy took off her sunglasses and revealed her beautiful face. She leaned into James and took

advantage of a moment when he was not paying attention and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Then, she said with a mischievous smile, “I enjoyed this dinner tonight. You should get back to work. I’ll

be heading home to rest.”

After speaking, she turned and left.