Chapter 229: Ghost Appears
Grace's plan went smoothly.
In the eyes of several special forces senior officials who knew the "inside story", Hui Saka suddenly became Gris's single-line undercover agent, which was a brilliant move by Gris.
The matter was settled. After planning for thousands of miles and half a year, Gris finally got the opportunity to force the white ghost to show up.
Grace's boss was also rewarded for this.
In this way, if Hui Saka's identity is questioned, there will be official forces to cover it up for him.
The plan received a large amount of financial support, and Gris's authority was further enhanced.
The first step of the plan started overnight.
With the support of a large technical team, Grace set up a fake White Ghost information station and began to spread rumors that were unfavorable to White Ghost.
The most offensive rumor among them is "Ten-point analysis that White Ghost is a New Federation spy."
This rumor not only attacks White Ghost, but also whitewashes the New Federation. The core idea is that [it is impossible for humans to successfully raise space Zerg].
Regarding this rumor, the online public opinion camp began to attack each other.
What is somewhat strange is that one side of the water army is the imperial officials and some organizations that oppose the White Ghost, and the other side is the majority of enthusiastic netizens in the Sherman Empire.
The battlefield was almost one-sided , with enthusiastic netizens easily crushing the official water army.
The online appeal of White Ghost is evident.
The imperial authorities can only increase the investment in the navy, continue to output against the wind, let the incident continue to ferment, and attract more traffic.
When the Empire's official navy held on to forty-eight galaxies, the incident was about to trigger a huge discussion on the entire network. At Gris's order, the plan began to take the second step.
Hui Saka stood up.
This rising star of Empire Media created a bombshell with his first move.
Against the backdrop of the starry sky, Hui Saka sat in the Empire's top panoramic studio and talked to the camera.
"Star-making, this is the term I hear the most recently. Everyone is saying that I am the product of star-making in the imperial political circles... Come on, the political circles haven't given me any honors yet. My ridiculous title of imperial noble even has the word "preparatory" in it. Many ministers of Yaha Star have directly blocked me.
“On the contrary, I think White Ghost is the real star-making product.
"Were those live broadcasts we saw, those live broadcasts of fierce battles with insects, really live broadcasts? Has it been officially confirmed? Never. Why did White Ghost conduct several live broadcasts of killing insects, but no military video perspective was circulated?
"Furthermore, we can reasonably ask a few questions. Is the White Ghost really an independent individual? Can human power really be so strong? Did the Empire need a patron saint, so a patron saint appeared?
“It made me reflect.
“White Ghost is a hero, that’s undeniable, I respect him very much, he protects ordinary people.
"But if the White Ghost is really an individual, please respond to me positively and show your power to the people. I am Hui Saka. Logic and reason tell me that the White Ghost may be a group, a group of super-modified people in the empire.
"If that's the case, please let them take the stage and enjoy the honor they deserve."
Hui Saka publicly questioned the authenticity of the White Ghost.
The direction of public opinion began to change slightly.
The online world's attention to Yaha Star once again returned to the level of the Fire-Yak Festival terrorist attack.
Hui Saka spoke first, and the White Ghost did not respond at all. All the big names in the Imperial Star Circle appeared one after another and started to attract traffic.
These famous commentators were divided into two camps, and they frantically expressed their opinions to the audience on this matter.
For a time, the entire online debate became a mess, and topics related to space Zerg and white ghosts once again became hot words in the Milky Way interstellar network.
The plan has been pushed forward to this point, and everything is still under Grace's control.
But what Gris never expected was that the military took action at this time...
The military released more than a dozen satellite videos of White Ghost killing insects through its official account on the portal website, including a video shot by Gris himself.
This left Grace completely speechless.
These videos were officially released by a military fleet.
Gris was able to get through to his superiors and subordinates in the special forces, but he had no way of mobilizing the military's large fleet, so he could only report the situation to his superiors as soon as possible.
The videos were quickly deleted but had already circulated widely on the internet.
Their plan was almost aborted when it was halfway through because online public opinion sided with White Ghost.
Fortunately, people’s curiosity was aroused;
Everyone is asking who the White Ghost is, is it one person or a team;
The citizens of the Empire who support White Ghost also want White Ghost to get the honor it deserves, so that White Ghost no longer has to hide.
A project called "Let the White Ghost Bath in the Sun" quickly became the number one hot search term in the empire under the full promotion of Grace.
Countless people have petitioned, hoping that the authorities will revoke the arrest warrant for White Ghost, so that White Ghost can stand out in the sun and get the respect and support they deserve.
Hui Saka spoke out on the matter for the second time and became the focus again.
Still in the top studio, still in the most golden time slot, Hui Saka hosted a show and began his speech to the camera affectionately:
"White Ghost, you should have heard everyone's calls.
“Really, whether you are a team or a really strong individual, you now need to stand up to the stage and face these doubts.
"The discussion about you has consumed a huge amount of network resources, and we should put an end to this farce.
"I solemnly call on the Empire to withdraw the wanted order for White Ghost, or add a clear legal explanation to the wanted order instead of the current vague words 'endangering public safety'.
“Laws and judicial institutions should exist to maintain fairness and justice. An empire that has lasted for tens of thousands of years should not be unable to accommodate a willful hero.
“White Ghost, I know you are under a lot of pressure right now, but silence is not the solution. My program and this studio , this radio station with considerable influence, can provide you with a safe channel to speak out, and you also have the ability to control the Internet.
"Answer me, White Ghost, if you encounter any injustice, I and your millions of supporters will stand with you."
Take the initiative to invite.
This is the most suspenseful step in the plan.
If the White Ghost does not respond, their plan will fall through, and their plan to lure the White Ghost to appear will also fail.
A few hours after Hui Saka's invitation, the topic of discussion on the Internet had turned to whether the white ghost would show up.
Under pressure, the local government of the empire, which had previously issued a wanted order for White Ghost, deleted the order, which undoubtedly added heat to the topic.
The imperial authorities have expressed their sincerity, and the pressure of public opinion has come to the White Ghost.
Twelve hours after the invitation was sent out, the temporary team formed by Grace, from his superiors to the grassroots technical personnel, felt that the plan was about to fail.
This is not a conspiracy, it is more like an open plot, taking advantage of the strong self-esteem and unyielding character that White Ghost has always shown.
Gris could only encourage his subordinates and deceive his superiors. He firmly believed that the White Ghost would respond.
When the invitation was sent to the sixteenth galaxy, a video of only a dozen seconds suddenly began to circulate on social networks, and then went viral and swept the pages of major portals in the empire.
White Ghost responds positively!
The familiar space background, the exclusively certified battle-damaged white exoskeleton armor and tactical helmet, and the powerful network technology capabilities make it impossible to doubt the authenticity of this video.
"Tonight at 8 o'clock, Hui Saka's studio. If there are traps or the streets are under martial law, I will refuse to show up. I hope that this negotiation will go smoothly and someone from the Empire who can make the decision will show up."
The building where the core team of Grace was stationed was filled with jubilation.
The first half of the plan was implemented smoothly.
There is no need for any internet trolls to create hype or to create topics to attract traffic to Hui Saka.
White Ghost's response quickly made Yaha Star a whirlpool of public opinion. All parties responded and seemed to want to get a piece of the pie from this traffic feast.
However, what the Gris team didn't know was...
A considerable portion of the initial comments in support of White Ghost came from the internet trolls hired by White Ghost.
…
Mingte City, old street on the surface.
The White Ghost is about to appear?
Allison squinted at the information in front of him and sat there in deep thought.
In fact, he discovered very early on that White Ghost's various behaviors were somewhat abnormal. If killing insects was to protect humans, then continuously reporting on corrupt officials in the empire was more like a way to maintain popularity and monetize his reputation.
Allison concluded at that time that the White Ghost was trying to establish political influence and soar into the upper echelons of the Empire's official ranks by relying on his special identity.
Allison felt that the old foxes in the Empire could also see this kind of thing. The wanted order issued by the Empire was a form of suppression of White Ghost, telling White Ghost in disguise that he could only obey the orders of the Empire.
The game between the two sides revolves around the two key words: public opinion and reputation.
The problem is that the hot topics that people pay attention to are time-sensitive.
Allison shook his head and said slowly, "White Ghost just couldn't hold on any longer. Continue to pay attention to the follow-up and don't get involved in this matter."
"Boss, is it possible for White Ghost to become an imperial official directly?"
"It's possible, but unlikely," Allison said with a smile. "White Ghost is too sharp. Even if he is being watched by the emperor of the empire, he is destined to be just a guard. Politics has little to do with personal reputation. Politics relies on factions and foundations, as well as the influence of small circles on large circles."
The co-pilot's men nodded slowly.
Allison closed his eyes and thought quietly.
He had recently gotten rid of Forerunner No. 4, which made him feel quite relaxed and his thinking became more agile.
"I'm actually looking forward to what the White Ghost will say when he shows up this time. It's a little beyond my imagination."
…
The first star of the Suri Federation, in the ruins of a radioactive collapsed building.
Catherine was sitting on top of a crashed airship, gently swinging her feet, with text messages scrolling on the communicator in her hand.
"Captain," Bly's gentle voice floated from not far away, "Don't just take pictures and send them out."
Catherine snorted and was about to put away the communicator when an email with the Emperor Star logo popped up.
There is a new transfer order, and it is an emergency transfer order.
…
Luofeng Empire, Yilanduo Star.
The atmosphere in the palace was as peaceful as ever. The hardworking Emperor Edwan took half a day off for the first time.
He opened two bottles of good wine in his own bedroom, without inviting any ministers or generals. He drank alone and waited for eight o'clock on Yaha Star.
The live TV has been adjusted. At this moment, there are no extra programs on this precious public broadcasting frequency band. It is just a show of how to set up the studio.
The White Ghost is about to show up and have a direct conversation with Hui Saka.
Edwan is now inexplicably a little nervous.
"Royal brother?"
The bedroom door was pushed open a crack, and a pretty face poked in and winked at Edwan.
Emilia smiled and said, "Want to watch the live broadcast together?"
"Of course, come on," said Adwan, beckoning him, "this will save some broadcasting fees."
"You are so stingy," Emilia said indignantly.
Edwang forced a smile and continued to stare at the rapidly scrolling comments section, his palms sweating unconsciously.
At Dark Star Base No. 1 and Base No. 2, a group of metal skeletons gathered together, staring at the stolen broadcast signal.
In the uninhabited airspace not far from the border of the Luofeng Empire, a pirate group consisting of six ships of different sizes is now in the stage of rest. The pirates gather in twos and threes and start betting on whether the white ghost will really show up.
Yaha Star’s 7:50 p.m.
Hui Saka arrived outside the studio, wearing a straight suit, holding a few manuscripts in his hands, and constantly adjusting his breathing.
He looks particularly handsome today.
Outside the building, traffic on the five floors has completely stopped. There are crowds of people everywhere, and countless people have gathered here.
If a conflict breaks out between the White Ghosts and the authorities later, it may cause casualties far exceeding that of a terrorist attack.
But people could not be persuaded and ignored the obstructions, and they flocked here unswervingly, holding high various symbols of the White Ghost.
Several warships were suspended in the outer atmosphere;
Thousands of small ships and hovercraft of various types completely blocked the city area, but they all stayed away from the building.
There are even a group of small robots patrolling back and forth in the sewers.
Everyone was on high alert.
Inside the building where the studio is located, dozens of cyborgs and super cyborgs pretended to be staff members and were hiding in various meeting rooms and storage rooms, waiting for Grace's orders.
In an inconspicuous RV on the side of the road, Gris squatted in front of several rows of monitors. This was the on-site command center.
Of course, for safety reasons, there are two remote command centers as backup.
At 7:53 pm, a motorcade consisting of three imperial generals and two imperial local government prime ministers arrived in front of the building.
A light drizzle fell from the sky, and the appearance of the five powerful figures of the empire made the crowd even more excited.
At 7:58 pm, Hui Saka was already sitting in the middle of the studio, and five powerful men in the empire were waiting outside the studio door.
More than ten seconds later, Hui Saka began to introduce today's special guests. Five white-haired old men met publicly with the public, and the studio's ratings soared again.
This means that the imperial authorities are ready to have an open dialogue with the White Ghost.
Eight o'clock in the evening.
"Oh," Yang Ming, who was sitting in the host's seat, looked down at his watch, "Maybe we should wait for him for a minute or two. After all, this kind of scene is actually very stressful for him."
The staff suddenly cried out in surprise.
"Look outside!"
The cameras in the studio swarmed toward the window.
Outside the window, in the hazy drizzle, a red halo flickered gently. The figure floated in the halo, flying from an unknown building and drifting to the window.
The familiar helmet, the gray-white exoskeleton armor with traces of battle, and this incredible walking in the air on the surface...
"ghost!"
Crowds everywhere burst into thunderous cheers.
Yang Ming smiled, adjusted the buttons of his dress, glanced at the five imperial officials, and stood up to wait for the last guest of the day.
White ghost.
At the same time, in a palace deep in the Sherman Empire's imperial star, the elderly emperor yawned, leaned back in a soft chair, looked at the holographic projection screen in front of him, and raised his eyebrows slightly.
