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Chapter 212: A Matter of Human Destiny
Chapter 212: A Matter of Human Destiny
Just as Su Yu was about to take further action, he received a private message.
Snow Leopard: "Are you there? I have something very important to ask you."
Su Yu was busy and didn't reply.
But soon, another message from Snow Leopard arrived: "This matter is of utmost importance, concerning the fate of all humanity. The higher-ups are at a loss and want to seek your opinion."
Su Yu: "Where are you?"
Snow Leopard: "At the Warm Breeze Inn in Oran City."
Su Yu: "Sigh, I'll be right there."
Ten minutes later, Su Yu pushed open the heavy oak door of the Warm Breeze Inn.
The only customer in the inn was Snow Leopard, who was sitting at the bar with over a dozen empty wine jugs in front of him. It was clear that while waiting for Su Yu, Snow Leopard had been drinking continuously, and his face was already flushed from the alcohol.
Seeing Su Yu arrive, Snow Leopard quickly called out, "Barkeep, we have a new guest. Bring four more jugs of Morning Dew wine. This stuff really packs a punch! It's much better than that fragrant sauce wine from the real world."
"Sure thing!" The barkeep smiled and brought over four jugs of Morning Dew wine, along with a plate of fennel beans for Su Yu, knowing that he liked them.
"Speak up, what's this about?" Su Yu sat down next to Snow Leopard, munching on the fennel beans and taking a sip of the wine.
He could tell that Snow Leopard's state of mind was off. Drinking that much in one go meant he must have been under a lot of pressure.
Snow Leopard looked at Su Yu, his expression turning serious. "Before we get to the main issue, I need to apologize to you."
"Apologize? For what?"
"It's about Professor Shen. He once suggested that you be killed and dissected."
Snow Leopard recounted how Professor Shen had proposed killing and dissecting Su Yu, but he had managed to stop it.
Given Su Yu's abilities, he would eventually find out about this, so it was better to clear the air now to avoid any future misunderstandings.
As Snow Leopard spoke, Su Yu's face darkened. He had been wary of such things when he first reincarnated and avoided contact with the authorities for that very reason. It seemed his concerns were not unfounded, and he needed to have a reliable means of self-preservation in the real world.
"So, what are you planning to do with Professor Shen and the other professors who supported the idea?" A cold glint flashed in Su Yu's eyes.
"Those professors have been placed under strict confinement and are not allowed to communicate with anyone. I can turn them over to you for any action you see fit," Snow Leopard said sincerely.
"Let's keep them confined for now, and we'll decide after the war." Su Yu hadn't decided how to handle these scientists. Killing them would be a waste of talent, but perhaps life imprisonment was a good option.
"Can we get to the main issue now?" Su Yu looked at Snow Leopard.
"Sure." Snow Leopard nodded, his face flushed but his eyes clear. "You know about Old Li, the one who believes 'Range is Truth,' right?"
"Of course."
"Nine days ago, Old Li submitted a report to Comrade Zhang, proposing that we must disclose the existence of the Skrulls to the public, unite all possible forces, and stop hiding the truth from the people."
"This report caught the attention of the highest leadership. Just three hours ago, the highest leadership approved the disclosure of the Skrulls' existence to the public. They are also preparing to actively engage with governments around the world to form a World Federation Government, uniting all of humanity to face this crisis."
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"However, the highest leadership has already foreseen the severe social unrest that would follow the release of this information. They want to hear your opinion on whether we should disclose it to the public now."
"Ah, I see. This is indeed a serious matter!" Su Yu's expression grew grave.
Based on his past experiences, revealing the Skrull information would indeed cause significant social upheaval. The likelihood of violent crimes would skyrocket, and many innocent people would be caught in the crossfire, losing their lives.
Especially in the previous timeline, the production of game helmets was limited, and by the end of May, when the Great Change began, there were only about 5 million helmets nationwide. Violent murders targeting helmet owners were rampant.
However, the public would eventually learn about the Skrulls, and the sooner they knew, the better it would be for the fight against the invaders.
The only thing to consider was the timing of the announcement.
Su Yu furrowed his brow and began to ponder.
Snow Leopard didn't rush him, continuing to sip his Morning Dew wine and eating most of the fennel beans on Su Yu's plate.
After a few minutes of contemplation, Su Yu exhaled deeply. "I think we should announce it now!"
"Are you really sure about that?" Snow Leopard's eyes narrowed.
Su Yu nodded. "In the past, I believed the best time to announce the information would be when about 70% of the population had game helmets. At that point, the helmets would serve as a mental comfort, and social unrest would be significantly reduced."
"However, considering the current social situation, most people are still playing other games or engaging in other forms of entertainment. In Evolution, many players are more focused on sightseeing, chatting, and socializing, and some are even involved in romantic relationships or other distractions. We need to get these people to focus on leveling up."
"Every day they spend leveling up increases their chances of survival in the future."
Snow Leopard nodded. "You have a point. The highest leadership basically shares this view."
"However," Su Yu continued, "you must also implement unconventional measures to control the risk of social unrest."
"Especially for high-level players like Thousand Cups and Iced Black Tea. We must prevent violent crimes from occurring due to the theft of their helmets. These high-level players are the backbone of our future resistance against the Skrulls, and losing even one would be a significant loss for humanity."
"Understood," Snow Leopard said seriously. "We will prepare the public psychologically and enforce curfews in high-risk areas to ensure the safety of game players."
"Alright, that's all I have to say." Su Yu finished the last few fennel beans, stood up, and dusted off his hands. "It's getting late; I need to go do some quests."
"Alright, I'll inform Comrade Zhang of your thoughts as soon as possible," Snow Leopard said solemnly.
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After parting ways with Snow Leopard, Su Yu stepped out of the Warm Breeze Home tavern.
It was the early hours of the morning, and the cold wind made Su Yu feel a bone-chilling cold as he walked down the street.
Soon, the highest leadership would announce the existence of the Skrulls and the role of the Evolution game to the world.
The global reaction could be predicted.
"I hope the public's reaction isn't too extreme!" Su Yu pulled up his hood and stepped into the teleportation array in Oran City.
(End of Chapter)
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