The morning service carriage brought Lübeck back to the security force headquarters. Lübeck sought out Trudy to inquire about the security officers' reactions following Joachim's funeral.
早上的勤务马车载着吕贝克再次来到了治安部队驻地,吕贝克找到特鲁迪询问在约阿希姆葬礼之后的治安队员们的反应,
"Some people were indignant—probably friends who were pretty close—but most others were fairly calm," Trudy replied.
"有人愤愤不平,应该是关系比较好的朋友吧,其余大部分还算平和,"特鲁迪回答,
"Well, in a few days they'll be needed to maintain order during the large-scale property survey. I hope they can keep their emotions in check and uphold impartial law enforcement," Lü Beck explained.
"嗯,过些天就需要他们维持大规模财产勘测的秩序了,希望他们能够保持稳定的情绪和公正的执法态度."吕贝克解释说,
"Alright, I'll reiterate the enforcement discipline to them."
"好的,我会和他们重申执法纪律,"
"Well, in a few days, my voyage will require more armed soldiers," Lübeck said, pulling out another list and handing it to Trudy as he explained,
"是这样,过一些天后我的航行任务还需要更多武装士兵,"说着吕贝克又掏出了一个名单交给特鲁迪,并解释说,
Notify the personnel on the list to take leave and return home to rest and prepare for deployment at any time. If this affects your security team's staffing, you may requisition soldiers from the supply depot. Also, those on the list may voluntarily opt out—this is a voluntary mission. Be sure to inform them of this. For those who agree, allow them to return home on leave and prepare to receive mission notifications.
"请通知名单上的人休假,回家休整随时准备启航.如果对你的治安队人员有影响,你可以从兵站征用士兵,对了,名单上的人可以自主申请不参加,这是志愿任务,请务必告知他们.同意的人就让他们回家休假,准备接受任务通知."
"Okay,"
"好的,"
After finishing his discussion with Trudy from the security team, Lübeck proceeded to the town hall. Following consultations with Miller and other staff members, he discovered numerous reports indicating that boundary markers for fields and pastures were already being altered.
与治安队的特鲁迪沟通完毕,吕贝克又来到了市政厅,跟米勒和其他工作人员沟通后,发现已经有不少报告,已经有人在更改田地草场的界标了.
"Were there no security personnel present to maintain order?" Lübeck asked.
"没有治安队人员在场维持秩序吗?"吕贝克问,
"Before or after surveying records are made, they may be maliciously tampered with, which could affect subsequent work or the certification of adjacent locations," said clerk William.
"在勘测记录之前,或者之后被人恶意篡改,从而会影响接下来的工作,或者相邻位置的认证记录工作."文员威廉说,
"So, how about this? Let's make them single-numbered marker stakes," Lübeck asked for everyone's input.
"那么,这样行吗?做是单数量的标识木桩,"吕贝克询问大家意见,
"But if it stays overnight, there's a chance it could be moved. Even during the day, if no one's watching, it might still be moved," Kurt said, glancing at William.
"可是,只要过夜,就有可能被人移动,白天没人看着也有可能被移动,"库尔特一边说,一边看看威廉,
"Then we'll have to bury markers on a large scale and record the positional and directional data between them. By analyzing this related data, we can identify if any individual markers have been tampered with," Miller suggested.
"那么只能大规模埋下标识,也记录这些标识之间的位置和方位数据,可以通过这些相关数据辨别有没有个别的被篡改,"米勒建议说,
"Well, that's one approach," Lübeck said, nodding in agreement.
"嗯,这是一个方法,"吕贝克一边点头肯定他,一边说,
"If we proceed this way, based on the current plan, we'll need peak staffing levels for labor and surveyors. Could you compile the demand forecast based on the statistical survey?" Lübeck addressed William and Kurt.
"如果这样做的话,按照目前计划,我们需要的劳动力和测量人员峰值,根据统计调查,你们整理一下需求计划好吗?"吕贝克看着威廉和库尔特对他们说,
"Yes, Mayor,"
"好的,市长,"
"If necessary, dispatch messengers to notify each commune to submit qualified candidates first, especially those with surveying skills. If there aren't enough, we'll have to recruit more and train them," Lü Beck advised them.
"需要的话就派传令兵先通知一下各个公社先报一下合格的备选人员吧,尤其是有能力测绘的人员,不够的话就得招募过来给他们培训了,"吕贝克建议他们说,
"I'll handle this. Let them focus on their current tasks," Miller said.
"这个我来安排吧,让他们专心做手上的工作,"米勒说,
Alright, if there are no further objections, let's proceed with the work as planned for now. We'll address any issues that arise later.
"好,没什么别的意见咱们就这样先展开工作,有问题再研究,"
After settling matters at City Hall, Lübeck had lunch and left the building. As usual, he headed toward the market, where crowds gathered from all over, carrying news from every corner. He enjoyed listening and asking questions.
安排完了市政厅的事情,吕贝克吃过午饭,就离开了建筑,还是如往常一样,走向市场方向,各地聚集到这里的人群中,也传送着各地的消息,他很喜欢去听听问问.
The rotation period of the Sanctuary is slightly longer than Earth's, but its gravity is somewhat weaker. Due to the presence of two suns, the proportion of nighttime in a day is slightly shorter, though there are no phenomena of perpetual daylight or darkness. After making a round at the market and buying some more fish, Lübeck returned home early today. Instead of going inside, he went to the backyard to clean the fish while feeding the chickens.
庇护之地的自转周期比地球略长,但是重力稍低,由于两颗太阳的缘故,夜晚的时间占全天时间比例稍低,但是没有极昼极夜现象.在市场转了一圈,又买了一些鱼,今天时间还早,吕贝克回到家没有进屋,而是到后院边收拾鱼边喂鸡.
In the end, it was the observant Ruth who noticed his return. She quietly slipped out of the house and joined him in the backyard, sitting beside him and helping with whatever he was working on.
结果还是细心的露丝看到他回来了,默默地从屋子里出来,到后院陪伴他坐在一起,帮忙处理手上的事情.
Today, Ruth wore a black blouse with a white lace lotus collar. The orange-red sunlight streamed in from behind her, filtering through her brown hair to illuminate the patterns on her neck and collar. It traced the contours of her slender upper body, further accentuating her grace and elegance.
今天露丝穿了一件黑色上衣,白色蕾丝莲花领子,橙红色的阳光从她的身后照过来,穿过她的棕色发丝照亮颈部和衣领的花纹,描绘了她苗条上身的轮廓,更加凸显她的娴淑与优雅,
Lübeck wanted to embrace her, but his hands were covered in fish scales and guts. Instead, he leaned in and gave her a deep kiss. Afterward, they gazed at each other. Her eyes and face seemed to hold the frozen passage of their shared years.
吕贝克想要给她一个拥抱,怎奈手上全是鱼的鳞和内脏,只好靠过去,给她一个深沉的吻,吻罢相视,她的眉眼与面容,仿佛那已经凝固的共同走过的岁月.
"Do you think the Schmidts will make the first move, or will the Bauls do it?" Ruth asked softly.
"你觉得施密特家会先动手还是鲍尔家会这么做?"露丝轻声问,
It's hard to say. These two factions are fairly evenly matched, and both have their own internal radicals. The last clash with the security squad actually involved members from both sides. What happens next is entirely up to them.
"不好说,这两家势力差不多,都有内部激进的人,上次和治安队的冲突其实两边都有参与,下一步怎么做就看他们自己的选择了,"
"You'd be wise not to get involved in their conflicts, lest you incur their resentment," Ruth would often discuss Lübeck's work matters and the outside world with him, as if her thoughts were constantly drawn to him.
"你不要卷入他们的冲突才好,以免被记恨,"露丝时常会与吕贝克聊起他的工作方面的事情和外面的世界,似乎她的心绪要时刻不离地跟随着吕贝克,
"Actually, the feud between those two families isn't the only conflict—they bully others too," Lübeck said with a laugh, then continued,
"其实他们两家的争斗不是全部矛盾,他们也会欺压其他人,"吕贝克说着笑了,然后又接着说,
Many people who have been bullied have reported their cases to me and the security team.
"很多被欺压的过的人都反映到我这里和治安队,"
"Ha ha." Ruth's smile lingered on her face; learning about the outside world through Lübeck seemed to be another source of her joy. After the laughter subsided, Ruth grew pensive again, speaking as she pondered.
"哈哈."露丝的笑容挂在脸上,通过吕贝克了解外面的世界,似乎也是她快乐的来源.欢笑过后,露丝又沉浸下来边思考边说,
But I'm still worried their conflict might escalate, or that they might join forces against you.
"可是,我还是担心他们的矛盾升级,或者他们会不会联手指向你?"
It's not entirely impossible. First off, we have armed security personnel stationed around the perimeter, and the public security team conducts regular patrols. Due to recent incidents, security measures have been significantly reinforced. You really don't need to worry too much.
"也不是没有这个可能,首先来讲我们周边有武装保卫,另外治安队也有巡查,因为近期的事件,已经加强了防卫力量,基本上你不用担心太多."
"Oh, that's good."
"哦,那就好,"
Well, this time it's up to them to decide—whether to abide by the rules or defy the existing order.
"哎,这次就看他们自己的选择了,是遵守秩序还是与现有秩序对抗,"
"So, if they keep going, will there be more casualties?" Ruth asked with concern.
"那么,如果他们继续,会有更多人伤亡吗?"露丝关切地问,
Given the current situation, it's almost inevitable that things will unfold in that direction.
"看现在的情形,如果事态往那个方向发展这几乎是必然的,"
"Could we persuade them to stop resisting?"
"那能不能劝说他们不要再对抗了呢?"
"You're so naive," Lübeck said, gazing into Ruth's eyes with a smile for a moment before continuing,
"你真是天真,"说着吕贝克望着露丝的眼睛,微笑着凝视片刻,接着说,
Can you stop a frightened horse?
"你能拦住一匹受惊的马吗?"
"Me?" Ruth instinctively glanced down at her frail body before continuing,
"我?"露丝下意识地低头看一眼自己那柔弱的身体,接着说,
"Well, maybe someone with a strong physique could manage it,"
"那也许身体强壮的人能够吧,"
"Then you could just wait for the horse to tire itself out and stop on its own? It's not our horse anyway—let it run wherever it wants."
"那你也可以等马跑累了自己停下啊?反正又不是咱家的马匹,它愿意跑到哪里去就让它跑到哪里,"
"Ha ha ha, but you still haven't told me how the conflict between the Schmidt and Bauer families was resolved!" Ruth asked with a laugh.
"哈哈哈,可是你还没告诉我施密特和鲍尔这两家的冲突情况怎么解决啊?"露丝笑着问,
"You could also shoot the horse and rifle," Lübeck said decisively.
"你也可以把马枪毙掉,"吕贝克斩钉截铁地说,
"Oh," Ruth was startled by Lübeck's cold reply.
"哦,"露丝被吕贝克的冷酷答案惊到了,
"Of course, it would be better if they stopped fighting," Lübeck added, though he knew full well that few could restrain their swelling desires and arrogance. He simply didn't want to delve further into this ugly topic with Ruth.
"当然了,如果他们不再争斗了不是更好,"吕贝克又补充说,可是他心里清楚,没几个人能够节制自己内心膨胀的欲望与傲慢,只是不想与露丝再往下谈论这个丑陋的话题而已.