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Chapter 948: The Disturbance and the Gathering
Chapter 948: The Disturbance and the Gathering
After handling some affairs at the Defense Bureau, Chen Chuan returned to Jin Feng Yuan Villa District to continue his cultivation for the day.
Not long after his return, a package arrived.
This was the compensation Scalerson had promised him.
After signing for it, he opened the package and examined its contents, which included some very special ingredients and several medications for cultivation.
These medications were all produced by major pharmaceutical companies abroad, with Aurora Pharmaceuticals from Ring Island being the most prominent.
In the box, a note was tucked between the layers of padding, written in a flowing, ornate style of the Northern Island script. It was surprising to see such elegant handwriting from a man known for his rigid and serious demeanor.
He asked his secretary to help translate the note, and as expected, it contained some advice, but the words were carefully chosen and polite, with only a single phrase that didn't cause any offense.
However, as he continued reading, his gaze paused, and he rummaged through the box, taking out an object and placing it in his pocket after a moment's thought.
He then carefully put away the note, closed the box, and placed it on a shelf before leaving the storage room.
Stepping outside, he turned on the domain screen, and as expected, the main news across various channels was about the International Investigation Team.
However, the public could not be privy to information about the Great Collision, so the situation they were aware of was that the Jinbei Province Government Hall had overthrown the Municipal Parliament and conducted a search of the International Representative Residence in Whitebird District, leading to a serious violent conflict. The International Affairs Organization had responded to this incident.
Fortunately, the local Jinbei Province media could only broadcast under the control of the Government Hall, with the former Municipal Parliament news channels limited to reposting reports or irrelevant coverage.
If not for the International Investigation Team's investment in these media outlets, they would have ceased to exist long ago.
After watching for a while, Chen Chuan switched to commentary programs from other Central City media outlets. These were all recordings, at least three or four days old, and the situation had undoubtedly changed since then.
The commentators' words were much more aggressive, almost unanimously siding against the Jinbei Province Government Hall. After all, other Central Cities had their Municipal Parliaments, and these commentators all hoped that the Investigation Team would "set things right" and "allow the voices of Jinbei Province's people to be heard."
After watching for a while and finding no new developments compared to the previous month, he turned it off, finished the hot drink on his desk, and returned to the Meditation Room to cultivate.
Three days after the Investigation Team's arrival, observers, media personnel, and some dissidents finally reached this place.
The observers, in particular, carried the heavy responsibility of gathering intelligence, especially as the Skyline Initiative they were promoting was no secret.
The reactions from various nations were still cautious, as they were unsure of the extent of the impact on the world and the direction it would lead Daxun.
Some believed that this action would bring great turmoil to the world and should not be encouraged, advocating for suppression. Others were more optimistic, viewing Jinbei Province's move as a significant step, beneficial for a united front against the Great Collision.
However, without sufficient detailed information, an accurate conclusion could not be drawn, and any speculation would be just that. Therefore, all information they could gather was needed, and sometimes, they could play the role of intelligence brokers by wearing their clothes inside out.
Among them were lobbyists sent by major companies and a few nations, who had previously dealt mostly with the Municipal Parliament but now interacted primarily with the Investigation Team, hoping to advocate for favorable positions for their respective interests.
In Whitebird District, being the residence of various national delegations, only necessary supervision was implemented after the day's action, and control was further relaxed with the arrival of the International Investigation Team.
At this moment, on top of a certain skyscraper, two individuals stood before a floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking Jinbei Province's Central City across the Flying Rainbow Bridge.
Both were dressed in crisp black formal wear, with noticeable lines on their faces. One was short and stout, while the other appeared tall and thin, but both had unusual bulges beneath their clothes, indicating obvious body modifications.
They gazed at the Interrealm Interface Projection before them, which displayed opinions and feedback from various Central Cities within Daxun.
The tall and thin man on the left said, "The reformists within Daxun now have a turning point, but they haven't solidified their position. Let's see how they plan to act and then consider our next move."
However, the short and stout man on the right spoke in a cold tone, "Some radical actions can trigger unpredictable variables, leading to drastic changes in the world situation. This needs to be curbed."
He glanced at his wristwatch, where the second hand on the dial spun rapidly, but occasionally paused and reversed for a few circles.
"Jinbei Province has too many variables, and the key lies with this individual."
As he spoke, a glimmer flashed in his eyes, and the world token in front of him immediately displayed a scene from a few days ago, showing Chen Chuan and two fighters departing from the Anchor Tower. The image eventually focused on Chen Chuan's face.
At that moment, Chen Chuan's gaze inadvertently glanced at the observer from that time, seemingly aware of their presence.
He paused briefly before continuing, "Chen Chuan, the Head of Jinbei Province Defense Department."
The tall, thin man nodded, "This person is indeed worthy of attention. Look at what he's done; he's always at the forefront. If he hadn't fallen on the path of the charge, he would have been a pillar of the Daxun reformists in the next two decades."
"According to the data, he's from a civilian family. Have there been such talented individuals from this background before?"
The short, stout man's eyes flickered, and indeed, in the past six decades, there have been such precedents, but they are very rare, and some are even distantly related to the Former Imperial House."
"Regardless of who he is," the tall man said, "he's still someone who hasn't been 'accepted'."
"Then perhaps he'll never have that chance," the short man said. "He's a member of the Pure Sect, and among them, very few can compromise."
The tall man's eyebrows furrowed at these words, showing a hint of apprehension and disgust. "The Pure Sect, they're a difficult bunch."
At this moment, a message appeared on their world tokens.
"Three days ago, Scalerson sparred with you, Chen Chuan, but Scalerson lost. The fighter sent by the International Investigation Team seems unreliable."
"They won't be able to send a more powerful fighter," the short man said. "Daxun won't allow it, and the Investigation Team would lose its facade of impartiality. Scalerson was the best choice, but this doesn't hinder our plan; it might even be better, right?"
"Have you decided to execute the plan?"
The short man looked out the window at Central City and said, "Let's execute it. The deviating tone should be corrected promptly, and intense turmoil must be avoided."
Ten days later, after nearly half a month of investigation, the International Investigation Team reached a relatively consistent conclusion. Central City, despite arresting and trying the former Municipal Parliament members, still maintained the existence of the parliament.
However, they did not completely abolish the parliament, and the radical actions of the parliament still allowed the local people to have a voice. Currently, Central City's security is good, and the crime rate has noticeably decreased, closely related to the Government Hall's efforts in strengthening security and implementing new governance measures.
But there remains one crucial issue: the security vulnerability in Jinbei Province's Central City.
The gap in the World Ring, which had long existed in Jinbei Province, was entrusted to the Daxun government for handling due to the trust in the Daxun government.
Even though the gap is now sealed, and the leaked entities have been eliminated, can the Government Hall ensure that all issues have been addressed? Can they guarantee that similar security vulnerabilities won't occur again in the future?
Qi Weizhao immediately represented the Government Hall and assured that, according to the report from the World Ring, all the leaked entities have been eliminated, and this can be verified by the World Ring.
They had successfully handled multiple crossing events before, proving Jinbei Province's capability in security defense. Even if similar situations arise in the future, they believe they can handle them promptly.
After receiving the response, the Investigation Team decided to hold a public conference before the end of the month, inviting members from various countries and announcing their final assessment.
Upon learning this, Qi Weizhao promptly convened a security decision-making meeting with all security team members to ensure no issues arise during this period, with the top priority being the safety of the Investigation Team members.
After the meeting, Chen Chuan gathered the city patrol, the handling bureau, and the Esoteric Bureau's high-level managers. Together, they held a meeting and, with the assistance of Vermoth and An Shield, formulated a detailed security plan.
After assigning tasks, he contemplated briefly, then activated his world token to check the travel trajectories of the key investigation team members.
Nominally, these individuals were not subject to Central City's control and could go anywhere in the city. However, in reality, Central City would not allow them to move freely, and everyone they came into contact with daily would be monitored.
The movements of ordinary personnel were handled by the handling bureau and city patrol, while the two fighters were under Chen Chuan's supervision.
A message came from An Shield: "Report to Head Chen, half an hour ago, Mr. Scalerson and Mr. Kolva received another anomalous report from an unknown source and are now heading to Hong Sheng District. This is the third such incident in half a month."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Understood."
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(End of Chapter)
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