Heavenly Ascension Chronicles Chapter 976: Secret Communication from Afar - Novel Cool

Chapter 976: Secret Communication from Afar

Chapter 976: Secret Communication from Afar

Dakota held a letter stamped with the official seal of the continental government. After a quick glance, joy filled his heart, and he turned to the young hunter, "Awon, there's hope for the tribe."

Disappointment and anger flashed in Awon's eyes, and as he reached out, he took two cautious steps back.

Dakota sighed and let go of the letter, "I'll bring back hope."

As he took a few steps to fetch his horse, a sudden sound made him turn around. An eagle-feathered arrow was embedded in the mud behind him.

Awon shouted at him, "Don't come back!" Then, he drew his bowstring and angrily said, "I'll shoot you with my arrows, traitor!"

Dakota shook his head. He wouldn't give up on his ideas just because of this. Although everyone in the tribe didn't understand him, it wasn't their fault. They had limited exposure and a narrow-minded view, and he didn't blame them.

He had been striving for the entire tribe, communicating with the Federation, even teaching himself the Federation language. He could fluently express various legal principles and embrace the lofty ideals promoted by the Federation. Despite facing discrimination and humiliation time and again, even when his own people didn't understand him, he never abandoned his beliefs.

He believed that as long as he could demonstrate his value, he would eventually gain recognition. They, too, could become civilized.

At 3 p.m., he arrived at a town with a population of over ten thousand. If he had taken a vehicle, it would have been just a two-hour drive to the central city.

The reply letter stated that the state government would send an official to negotiate with him. For this, he had specifically changed into a brand-new formal attire.

Arriving at the agreed-upon location, he checked his pocket watch and entered a high-end beverage shop.

The waiter looked at him in surprise, then with a hint of disgust in his eyes, but he didn't utter any insults. He stood coldly to the side, not making any effort to drive Dakota away but also not offering any service.

Dakota didn't mind and quietly waited.

He was delighted inside. Regarding the issue of citizenship for the gathering place, his previous efforts had been fruitless, but now he had finally succeeded.

As a Holy Warrior, he could have used force to deal with this situation, but he believed that resorting to violence for every problem was a barbaric mindset, not befitting a civilized person.

He was willing to abide by the rules of the civilized world and even cherished a sacred admiration for it, not daring to desecrate or destroy it.

At the appointed time, a person in a waiter's uniform approached, hands behind his back, and asked, "Dakota?"

Dakota corrected, "Please call me Senpal." This was the federal name he had given himself, meaning "Heart of Light."

The waiter maintained a polite smile, "Mr. Senpal, Mr. Eskaloma would like to see you. Please follow me."

Dakota stood up and followed him upstairs to a luxurious private room. Inside sat an elderly man with a tie and embedded lines on his face, one of his hands completely replaced by an implanted prosthetic.

Dakota could tell at a glance that the man had undergone at least thirty implant modifications. Clearly, he had been a veteran who had seen countless battles.

He removed his hat, placed it over his chest, and bowed slightly, "Mr. Eskaloma, good afternoon. It's an honor to receive your invitation."

Eskaloma's green eyes scrutinized Dakota, who could speak fluent Federation language and exhibited impeccable manners. Aside from his skin color and deep brown eyes, he was almost more Federation than the Federation people themselves.

It was hard to imagine that this man was a powerful fighter, such a gentle fighter was truly unbelievable.

Eskaloma politely said, "Mr. Senpal, please take a seat."

Dakota thanked him and sat down beside him. Eskaloma said, "We've reviewed the materials you submitted. According to the new bill procedures, there's no issue, but there's an obstacle."

Dakota said, "Mr. Eskaloma, you can tell me directly."

"Then I'll be straightforward," Eskaloma said seriously. "We've had conflicts with your tribe in the past, and your tribe has repeatedly clashed with us. Even now, there's still hostility towards us. How can I convince those officials? And how can I assure you that after granting your tribe citizenship, you'll abide by the Federation's laws?"

Dakota thought for a moment, about to speak, when Eskaloma raised his hand, "I don't need empty promises. I need actual actions."

Dakota immediately responded, "What do you need me to do?"

Eskaloma appreciated his straightforward attitude. He said, "The Federation is currently facing a dilemma. We protect the locals from foreign aggression and preserve their culture. However, the Daxun people are destroying the ecosystem and forcibly changing their way of life. Adhering to our peaceful principles, we've voluntarily given up on the dispute.

But the local people are unwilling to accept the enslavement of the Daxun government. They are resisting and hoping for our help, but the state government, under pressure from the ruling government, doesn't want to antagonize the Daxun government. They've already rejected their plea.

We can't bear to abandon these innocent people. Now, I can only rely on some civilian fighters to support and help them. Mr. Senpal, are you willing to accept this challenging task?"

Dakota did not immediately agree but cautiously stated, "I need information to know who our enemy is."

Eskaloma gestured, and the assistant behind him brought a stack of documents to Dakota, indicating that he could browse them at will.

Dakota quickly flipped through the documents, memorizing the contents with a glance. When he saw the information on Wind Crane Guardian, he skimmed past it, but when he reached Chen Chuan's file, his eyes became serious. Especially when he saw the hand-drawn picture of Chen Chuan standing in the light, he could clearly feel the excitement and impact of the painting.

He solemnly said, "The opponent is strong." He didn't know Chen Chuan's current strength, but he could see the past record from the file, and these were not deceiving.

Eskaloma asked, "Can you beat him?"

Dakota answered honestly, "I don't know until I fight him." But his tone clearly showed no fear or hesitation, and there was a confidence that emanated from his bones.

Eskaloma said, "I remember you were evaluated in the Federation and were awarded the 'Strong Authority' title as a fighter."

"Yes, I didn't expect you to know about this."

Dakota was a bit surprised. This was one of his proudest moments, and he had received a lot of recognition from the Federation citizens. The applause, cheers, and smiles from the audience were unforgettable. It was because of this that he had the confidence to integrate his tribe into the Federation.

Eskaloma said, "Mr. Senpal, after this, I can convince the parliamentarians and promote the bill to officially include your tribe in the Federation."

Dakota was excited. This was the first time he received a real commitment. He said, "Mr. Eskaloma, thank you!"

Eskaloma took out a name card and placed it on the table, "I have another meeting in the central city, and my contact information is on the card." He stood up, extended his hand, and said with a smile, "Mr. Senpal, it was a pleasure talking to you. You are a man with lofty ideals, and I believe you will soon become a true civilized person."

Dakota thanked him again and shook his hand solemnly.

On the 16th of the 12th lunar month, the central city of Jinbei Province welcomed a rare rain and snow in this season, and the temperature dropped sharply.

In the office of the Defense Bureau, Chen Chuan was reviewing the progress report from the Horizon Line Initiative, which was currently going smoothly without any additional interference.

The date for the connection has been set for the 17th of the 12th lunar month, and the connection between the two regions will be established on the 22nd.

Apart from the personnel maintaining basic public order, most of the capable staff in the Bureau have been dispatched, and the garrison in Jiyang District is also ready. If there is any situation in the city, they will immediately enter the city.

Additionally, he will also leave the city during those days to inspect and participate in maintaining this information channel.

Currently, the daily affairs of the Defense Bureau are handled by the three deputy directors below. Only some matters that require communication with the higher-ups and actions beyond the daily standard must be signed off on, so he will finish up the paperwork soon.

He checked the time and prepared to sit for a while before returning to his cultivation. He picked up a new publication sent by the headquarters and started reading.

After reading for a while, the World Token suddenly rang, and he saw that the contact was Old Feng, so he immediately switched to the encrypted channel.

"Old Feng?"

"It's me, Director Chen. We received some information from the Linax Federation, indicating that someone is taking disruptive action against the Horizon Line Initiative."

Chen Chuan remained calm and asked, "Do you know who it is?"

Old Feng said, "Our brothers in the Federation have put in a lot of effort this time, and the information we received is quite detailed. I'll send the materials to you right away."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Chen Chuan soon received a set of materials through the encrypted channel.

The information was indeed quite detailed, listing the target of this disruptive action, the specific personnel involved, and the respective departure and convergence times, all neatly listed as if it were provided by an insider.

His mind turned, and he vaguely remembered that the Administration Bureau had invested a lot of effort in the Federation, and many of the disturbances there were caused by them. Now it seemed that it might be true; otherwise, it would be impossible to provide such timely and detailed intelligence.

He thought for a moment. In the past, due to the enemy's unknown and uncertain nature, they were mostly passive. But now that they know, they certainly won't sit and wait for the enemy to come. They can resolve the issue before it even occurs.

He retrieved a map and checked the geographical coordinates. The three individuals involved in the action would converge on an unnamed small island before the 15th.

He tapped the World Token and contacted the Government Hall, "Chancellor, it's me. I just received some urgent intelligence... Yes, I need to go out to sea. The airship is too eye-catching, so I hope the garrison can arrange a warship for me."

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(End of Chapter)

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