Chapter 1496: You Shall Be the New Leader
Chapter 1496: You Shall Be the New Leader
"Ten years..." Lea thought for a moment and nodded. "We can definitely take it within ten years, and I don't think it will take that long—three to five years should suffice."
The difference between a Planetary-grade and a lower rank is immense; a single Planetary-grade can wipe out an entire planet. With four Planetary-grade warriors on our side, the speed of our conquest will be overwhelming.
Su Yu smiled. "Occupation won't take that long, but what I'm considering is the establishment of rule.
These planets are complex in terms of their biological composition. While they are similar to your colony planets, the variety of carbon-based beings is vastly different. Moreover, the mechs are not as unified as the Grela, making them much harder to govern.
The ten years I mentioned are mainly for establishing a stable rule, which will likely take about a decade."
"I see", Lea understood.
With the added task of ruling, ten years does make sense.
She then looked at Su Yu. "Could you send me the detailed information on these five planets? I need to study them in advance."
"Of course, I'll send it to you shortly."
At this moment, Ireya, who was standing nearby, looked puzzled.
Listening to her sister and Elder Su Yu's conversation, she felt completely lost.
"What's a colony planet? What is that?" she wondered.
Lea hadn't told Ireya about the outside world, so she knew no more than the other powerful figures on Grela.
Seeing Ireya's confusion, Su Yu initially thought about having her step out for a moment.
But then, he had a brilliant idea!
"Ireya", Su Yu turned his gaze to the younger sister.
"Ah, Elder, I'm here!" Ireya was startled and quickly responded, not expecting Su Yu to call on her.
What did he want?
Su Yu flashed to Ireya's side and patted her shoulder encouragingly and kindly. "Ireya, I just mentioned to your sister that ruling these five planets will be extremely challenging and demanding, and you heard that, right?"
"I... I heard it", Ireya's eyes widened, her head full of questions. What was he getting at?
However, Lea had already caught on to Su Yu's meaning.
She was also startled, her eyes wide as she looked at Su Yu. "Elder, you can't be thinking of..."
"Exactly", Su Yu patted Ireya's shoulder again, smiling at her. "I've decided, Ireya. From now on, you will be the ruler of these five planets. After we complete the occupation, all five planets will be under your management."
"What?!!!" Ireya felt a thunderclap in her mind, her eyes as wide as they could be, her mind blank.
Ruling five planets? Was this some kind of cosmic joke?
"Elder Su Yu..." Ireya stammered, unable to speak. Surely Su Yu was joking, right?
But then, she thought about it again. Su Yu had never joked before.
Since the first time they met, many of Su Yu's seemingly joking remarks turned out to be dead serious!
Oh no, was Su Yu being serious?
But what had she done to deserve this?
Lea was also speechless.
After a moment, she finally managed to say, "Elder Su Yu, are you serious?"
Su Yu smiled. "Of course, what else would it be?"
"But my sister is only at the seventh rank..."
"So what if she's at the seventh rank?" Su Yu interrupted. "When we go to the Milky Way, the two Planetary-grade Ais will remain here. With them, what do you have to worry about?"
"Besides", Ireya was on the verge of tears. "Elder Su Yu, I have no administrative experience at all!"
"Administrative experience isn't an issue", Su Yu waved his hand. "I'll leave you a perfect AI system to assist you. You can consult the AI on any matter."
Su Yu placed his hand on Ireya's shoulder, speaking earnestly. "Don't overthink it. You can consider yourself a nominal leader; you won't have to worry about too many things.
Moreover, Ireya, no one is more suitable for this position than you."
"..." The two sisters were speechless, unable to find words.
They were indeed shocked at first.
But after hearing Su Yu's explanation and giving it some thought, the task didn't seem as daunting as they initially imagined.
With the Planetary-grade Ais and the AI system, it seemed manageable.
And Su Yu was right; after Lea left, Ireya was indeed the best choice to be the leader!
While having the Planetary-grade Ais as leaders would work, it would be politically incorrect on Grela-13, giving the impression that the planets were still under mech rule.
Not letting the mechs lead, and among the carbon-based beings, could they possibly let Magradon take the role? That would be a joke!
Therefore, despite Ireya being only at the seventh rank, she was the best choice, hands down.
(End of Chapter)
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