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Chapter 910: Dark Night, Sudden Rain
Chapter 910: Dark Night, Sudden Rain
In the office of the Municipal Parliament building, Chancellor Quan leaned on his cane, gazing through the glass wall at the torrential downpour outside. Under the dim sky, the neon lights of the towering skyscrapers flickered and blurred.
He shifted uncomfortably and coughed twice. His assistant immediately approached, first touching the teacup, then dropping two pills into the tea and carefully handing it to him.
Chancellor Quan took the teacup and sipped, feeling a slight improvement in his spirits and thoughts. He asked, "Any updates from over there yet?"
"Not yet, Chancellor," the assistant whispered.
Chancellor Quan looked ahead, recalling the conversation he had with them before the operation, where he had informed them that the search for personnel in the Confluence would be challenging and could take one to two months.
Furthermore, if the target had fled far enough or was particularly troublesome, it might take even longer. Calculating the time, only half had passed, and they might have to wait another month for results.
He didn't ask about the possibility of failure. After the Municipal Parliament decided to open the Confluence channel, they could only await the outcome.
In fact, even as the Chancellor, he couldn't stop the progress of this matter.
This was the hope of the Parliament, the will of the Union, especially the Original Person Company within the Union. They were currently promoting the biotechnology park in Central City, gathering a large number of companies and enterprises. Regarding the Active Consciousness Entity, the Original Person Company had also provided great support to the Parliament, which, in a sense, had also bound the will of the Municipal Parliament. They could only follow this force, even if they knew it was inappropriate, there was no turning back.
Although the three fighters' involvement theoretically guaranteed a high chance of success, not to mention the various technical support provided by the Original Person Company, there seemed to be nothing to worry about. Yet, a lingering sense of unease lingered in his heart.
After sitting for a while longer, he stood up with the support of his cane. His assistant hurried to assist him, but he waved his hand, and the assistant understood, bowing slightly before retreating and gently closing the door behind him.
Chancellor Quan struggled to straighten his body, feeling the friction in his stiff legs and joints. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy for those who used implants and his peers, who could live vibrant lives both internally and externally without relying on medication. Each of them was full of vitality.
But as an old man who had lived from the founding of Dashun to the present, his traditional and conservative mindset made him distrustful and resistant to the idea of implants.
He thought alone for a long time, waiting for the medication to take effect. Then, with his cane, he strode to the desk, looked at a separate phone, picked up the receiver, and dialed a number. After a brief wait, a voice came from the other end, and he immediately said, "This is Quan Zhiming from Jinbei Province. I'm looking for Elder Guo."
After a while, a young voice came from the receiver, "Chancellor Quan? My father just took his medication and has gone to sleep. If you have something to say, you can tell me directly, and I'll pass it on to him later."
Chancellor Quan said, "Oh, it's Young Master Guo. It's been a while since I last spoke with Elder Guo, and I've been thinking about him. Oh, right, a few days ago, I sent some local specialties from Jinbei Province to the capital. I'm not sure if Elder Guo received them or not."
The young voice replied, "Really? Hmm, recently, the capital has been conducting discipline and training, and the Central Council is no exception. Many items sent from various places need to be inspected, so it might be held up there. I'll have someone look into it in a few days. It's not something important, is it?"
"No, no, it's just a small thing. It's not worth worrying about if it's lost."
"Oh, is that so? It's not something important?"
"No, no."
Chancellor Quan continued, "Since Elder Guo is resting, I won't disturb him." After saying this, he slowly hung up the receiver, pausing slightly before pressing the button.
He took his cane again and turned to look outside. After a while, he took out the Interface Token, sent a pre-edited message to his family, and then took out a pill from his pocket and swallowed it before sitting in the soft chair in front of the desk.
After waiting for a while, the phone on the desk suddenly rang. He immediately looked over and saw that it wasn't the separate phone but a dedicated line from home. Disappointed, he picked up the receiver and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Master, I conveyed your message, but the young masters and the young ladies refuse to leave. The young masters are also causing a fuss. You see..."
Chancellor Quan soon heard many voices shouting from the other end of the line.
"The old master must be confused, why would he ask us to go abroad all of a sudden?"
"Exactly! I don't know what's gotten into him. I have so much business to attend to. The entire family depends on me running around inside and out. If I leave, will the whole family starve?"
"The old master wants us to go, fine, but give us a reason. He didn't say anything, just told us to leave. I have such a large income every day. Can I just throw it away like that? I lose money every day I'm gone. This is all money! Why give it away for others to earn? The old master doesn't feel heartache, but I do!"
"Dad, I told you, just get the old man an implant. I have connections, and I guarantee there'll be no side effects or after-effects..."
"You know nothing!"
Chancellor Quan closed his eyes, then opened them after a moment. "Ah Cheng, let them do as they please." He hung up the call and tapped on the interface token.
Almost instantly, a timid voice came from within, "Old Master?"
Chancellor Quan spoke, "Ah Lei..."
The woman immediately sensed something different, as if she could feel her nervousness through the token, "Old Master, I'm here."
Chancellor Quan said, "Today, you and Little Gourd will leave. Old Shao will arrange your tickets to the Federation. There's a property I've set up on the continent of Samkolan, where you and Little Gourd can live a good life. Money will be deposited into your account every month until Little Gourd comes of age, and then the property will be transferred to him. If you encounter any difficulties, seek Old Shao's help."
The woman replied, "Yes, Old Master. I'll do as you say and leave with Little Gourd right away."
Chancellor Quan sighed, feeling relieved for the first time that day.
The woman added, "Old Master, please take care of yourself."
Chancellor Quan ended the call without saying more. He looked at the relentless downpour outside and sighed with a feeble voice, "Perhaps I've thought too much."
White Bird Zone, the residential area for the Union representatives.
Mr. Chi sent telegrams to the company daily, reporting on the situation.
At this moment, he was also awaiting the results from Fusion Ground. According to the three individuals, it would take at most two months to confirm, and even if they encountered difficulties, two Divine Aspect Fighters could easily escape. It was impossible for them not to get away.
He knew that the situation at the Fusion Ground passage might not be thoroughly investigated, but the main risk was borne by the Municipal Parliament. The Original Person Company had a massive investment in a biotechnology park, and as long as they didn't leave any solid evidence, there wouldn't be any significant issues.
He poured himself a glass of wine, sat on the sofa, and turned on the field domain screen, which displayed the map and real-time status of Jinbei Central City.
Although he felt confident about this matter and wasn't worried about implicating himself, he remained cautious. Every day, he kept a close eye on the Jinbei Province Administration Bureau and the Government Hall, monitoring their movements. If there was any activity, a ship would arrive outside to pick him up immediately.
He thought for a moment and decided to wait a few more days. By the middle of the month, he was sure there would be news.
On the other side, Qi Weizhao's application was processed quickly because it involved national security, and there was an overseas fighter involved. Therefore, the Martial Artist Council arrived within a day.
After inspection and comparison, they first confirmed Noce and the Tuner's identities and backgrounds. Then, through a vast information database, they found the true identity of Moon Rhinoceros—a man named Jin Liti, a long-term active fighter on the fringes of Jinbei Province's Fusion Ground.
This person had no record of entering or exiting Fusion Ground, so he must have entered through an unknown rift and achieved fighter status there.
He had not signed any agreements with the Fighter Council, so it was inferred that he was most likely a member of the Fusion Sect, specifically trained to handle dirty work.
After obtaining this information, Qi Weizhao felt the situation was grave. The Fusion Sect had indeed intervened, but on the other hand, he also felt relieved. Now that they had confirmed this person's identity, they had a clear reason to strike at the Fusion Sect in Jinbei Province.
These sects had deeply intertwined interests with the Municipal Parliament during their operations in Jinbei Province. Even some members and spokespersons in the Government Hall belonged to these sects. This was the perfect opportunity to deal with them.
Of course, he couldn't possibly purge all members of these sects. The Government Hall wouldn't deliberately target them either, but the main focus was on dismantling the Municipal Parliament and the forces supporting it.
Once all the solid evidence was gathered, Qi Weizhao immediately convened an internal meeting of the decision-making group in his capacity as the group leader.
This time, Defense Office Director Chen Chuan, Wu Yi Academy Principal Yao Zhiyi, Defense Commissioner Liang Guanghai, and Garrison Commander Qiao Weiting all attended and appeared together on the field domain screen.
Qi Weizhao looked at the four individuals on the screen and spoke solemnly, "Ladies and gentlemen, the Great Collision is gradually approaching. The observation tower in the capital has detected that the world is getting closer to us."
"To respond to this crisis, to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone, we must concentrate our resources as soon as possible. This requires us to change the current situation where we are constantly restrained."
"This operation aims to eliminate hostile elements that threaten national security and their backing forces, providing Jinbei Central City with an opportunity for development."
He glanced at his watch, "It's now 5:20 pm. Half an hour ago, I submitted a report to the central command. I will wait for an hour..."
As he spoke, he raised his head with determination, "Whether or not the central command responds, we will launch the operation in an hour. I will take full political responsibility!"
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(End of Chapter)
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