Chapter 384 Number Two's Counterattack
The officials of the New Federation went to a meeting to discuss, and the officials of the Empire also gathered together to discuss how to curse next.
Well, how to demonstrate the majesty of the empire with your mouth.
Yang Ming had been keeping an eye on this congressman named Allison. After thinking about it carefully, he always felt that he was a little unreliable.
Allison was exposed so easily?
The small group of people in power at the highest level of their New Federation should have known about the existence of the Forerunners. When it was almost obvious that White Ghost was the Forerunner, why did they push Allison forward?
Yang Ming thought about it and found that the answer was in the title of the question.
First movers versus first movers.
This may be what those in power in the new federation think.
"Team leader," Gris walked over with his hands behind his back and reported in a low voice, "All major media and websites in the empire are paying attention to this. Some of the videos we circulated have had very good effects."
Yang Ming smiled and shook his head.
"Do you think they'll allow us access to the Patent Office archives?"
"I think so," said Grace. "I guess they have already transferred all the confidential patents. It's hard for an investigation team like us to find out anything. Aren't our press releases ready? The important thing is to force the New Federation to show a humble attitude."
"Let's wait and see. The New Federation will probably do something weird," Yang Ming whispered. "In this war, the Empire doesn't want to fight nor does it want to withdraw its troops directly. The New Federation doesn't want to fight but wants the Empire to withdraw its troops immediately. It will definitely do something."
Grace muttered, "If you say so, then it will be very difficult for us to please you, right?"
"Not necessarily," Yang Ming rubbed his nose and whispered, "Let's see how they attack first. At worst, we can just overturn their desks."
"This is someone else's territory, you should be more careful."
"What are you afraid of? If not, just attack the parliament directly."
Grace stared at Yang Ming carefully and made sure that Yang Ming didn't seem to be joking. He looked a little unwell.
…
In the conference room on the other side of the hotel, the New Federation delegation was holding an emergency meeting.
"These bastard imperial officials! They are so arrogant!"
"White Ghost is right. What we can't get on the battlefield, we can't get here either."
"What kind of monster did the Empire cultivate? Is he really a cyborg who can only kill insects? Why do I feel that he is more difficult to deal with than those old guys!?"
"Alison...Alison?"
Councilman Allison immediately opened his eyes and looked up: "Oh, what's wrong?"
"Your counterattack just now was very good. What do you think is the strategy we should use next? Don't mind that guy's flattery at the end. He thinks you are too good and wants us to distance ourselves from you. This kind of strategy is only used by kindergarten kids."
"Well," Allison groaned for a few seconds, "The White Ghost is indeed difficult to deal with. Especially when we face him, we always have a fear that comes from biological instinct . He is like a beast, a humanoid ancient god. If he is the one who attacks us next, the situation will definitely be very bad."
"Allison, tell me the solution."
"I don't have a good solution," Allison said. "They want access to our National Patent Office archives. We certainly can't let them get their wish so easily. But if this matter continues to develop, the other party may put external pressure on us to give in. I'm afraid it will be even more embarrassing then."
"You mean, do you really want them to go in and investigate?"
Allison immediately said: "If that happens, we will lose face and our support rate will drop to zero."
"What should we do then?"
Someone on the side said: "Why not make a fake database?"
“Fake database?”
Allison looked at the man who was speaking with some helplessness, wanting to ask his colleague's father, a retired minister, why he was so determined to get his son into politics.
Allison whispered, "What they want is for us to surrender. If we allow them to access the National Patent Office archives, it means we are essentially admitting defeat and seeking peace! Can they really analyze whether we can produce liquid assassination robots based on the patents? Impossible! Please!"
The man shrugged, then crossed his arms and began to look like he was thinking deeply.
"Sorry, I'm a little emotional." Allison raised his hand to his forehead and exhaled slowly. "Did the higher-ups respond to us?"
"Not yet. They should be hesitating as well."
Unconsciously, these people have set their sights on Allison.
The human psychology of dependence when encountering difficulties makes them subconsciously feel that this young congressman who has created several "small miracles" can also help them overcome the difficulties this time.
Alison's eyes gradually became firm:
“Okay, let’s think about this real quick.
"Our goal should be to make the Empire withdraw its troops without damaging our national system.
"If we summarize all our ideas, there are only two options now. First, directly prove that the assassination robot came from other forces. Second, use other conditions to exchange for the Empire's withdrawal without disclosing the specific terms to the public.
“The first path is difficult for us to achieve right now. Even if we do, the Empire may not recognize it. They need time to exploit and absorb nutrients from the occupied areas.
“The second path is somewhat feasible, but the Empire will certainly ask for a huge price… This is the purpose of the investigation team coming here.
“So, we need a third way.”
An old man asked, "Allison, how about we contact them privately? The officials of the Empire themselves may be able to conquer them."
"I don't recommend this, Minister," Allison warned, "The White Ghost is right here. This guy is an extreme radical. He has zero tolerance for this kind of behavior, and everyone else is afraid of him."
The atmosphere in the conference room became dull again.
A woman suddenly raised her hand and said, "What if we set up a plan against the White Ghost?"
"Setting up a trap?" Allison wondered, "How do you want to deal with him?"
"It's simple. He is a hero of the Empire. If we find a legitimate reason to arrest him, he can become a bargaining chip in our hands. The huge public opinion of the Empire depends on him."
The old man at the side said: "This is not a good idea. If it were on another planet, it could be implemented, but this is Minter City. Do you want the White Ghost to chop us like bugs?"
"That would be counterproductive," Allison also said, "If we arrest White Ghost, the public opinion of the Empire will flood us, and the Empire's fleet will immediately attack us. Their soldiers and junior officers regard this guy as a spiritual leader... Oh, a spiritual leader?"
Allison leaned back, pinched his waist and thought for a while, and soon, the tall and thin new federal 'young' congressman grinned.
“If we are only dealing with the White Ghost, then I think my idea is a little immature.
"However, the focus of our next discussion should be how to make the Empire withdraw its troops without damaging the dignity of our country. This is the most important matter."
…
My nose is a little itchy.
Yang Ming raised his hand and picked his nose. His fingers drew an elegant arc and flicked the non-existent booger away.
The way he sat now highlighted his arrogance.
His long legs were crossed on the long table, his upper body slumped in the chair, and he calmly accepted the photos taken by the reporters from the New Federation and the 'Galactic Democracy' camp.
The longer it drags on, the better it is for them.
Yang Ming now had no idea what the New Federation delegation was discussing when they discussed a galaxy, but he always felt that they were up to something bad.
But there was no way, since he was sitting in this position, he could only improvise.
There were footsteps, and Mimili walked to Yang Ming's side with a tray. She placed the tray on the table, then half-knelt down to arrange the refreshments inside, and said softly, "Team Leader, you should replenish your energy."
Yang Ming called her a fairy in his heart.
If it weren't for the fact that countless politicians from across the galaxy were watching this place, he really wanted to act dishonestly.
Stay calm, stay calm.
When Mimili stood up, she deliberately leaned close to Yang Ming's ear.
Yang Ming thought she was playing a prank, but unexpectedly, she actually said, "Be careful, your personal assistant reported that some military equipment appeared near the hotel."
Yang Ming raised his eyebrows slightly.
Finally came to life.
He nodded inconspicuously, and after Mimily left, he called Grace over.
"Team leader, please give me your orders!"
"Stay closer!"
"This is so embarrassing. If this gets out, people will suspect that there is something wrong with our sexuality."
Grace chuckled and moved closer to Yang Ming.
Yang Ming said softly: "No matter what happens later, protect that girl first."
"Uh, are they still prioritized above those officials?"
"Hmm, it's up to you."
Grace frowned and nodded, lowered his head and stepped aside, and said, "They are coming."
Many figures appeared in the corridor on the left side of the lobby.
"How long will they discuss this?"
Yang Ming yelled:
"They don't allow us to check their patents, but just say so directly. Are there no responsible politicians in the New Federation?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Allison and seven or eight young MPs, followed by three ministerial officials, re-entered the venue.
The clicking sound of the floating ball was suddenly heard all around, and reporters quickly reported it.
The negotiation will continue.
The leading old man said slowly, "Mr. Ghost, respected members of the Imperial Peace Prayer Investigation Team, after a series of discussions, we have reached a preliminary consensus internally."
The imperial official asked directly: "Excuse me, is this consensus to cooperate with our investigation?"
"It can't be said to be coordination, but rather cooperation between us," Allison answered directly, gesturing with his hands. "The Empire and our New Federation are both responsible and influential powers in the Milky Way. A war between our two countries will reduce the military strength of the entire Milky Way, and restoring peace between us is extremely important for the development of human civilization in the entire Milky Way."
Imperial officials continued to speak in response.
The New Federation side started playing Tai Chi, repeating the same things over and over again.
Yang Ming frowned slightly.
He noticed something different.
The senior officials and congressmen of the New Federation seemed to have found their backbone and had a clear goal.
——They had previously behaved like a group of scattered sand, and everyone was a little confused, not knowing how to respond to the sharp attack from the empire.
Now, there was no impatience in Allison and the others.
What does this mean?
This means that these bastards must have found a way to deal with the current situation, and Boss Yang is racking his brains at this moment, but can't figure out how the other party can break the impasse.
Simply delaying time?
Does this make any sense?
Their investigation team can stay here for half a year or a year, and the Empire is happy to see this situation.
Yang Ming thought of what Mimili had just said. Lu said that there were many military equipment and weapons near the hotel...
Really?
A figure ran past on the opposite side.
"What?"
An old man sitting opposite Yang Ming suddenly frowned and shouted, then stood up and turned to glare at the assistant who had just come over: "Our security network has been breached? Are those people in the network security company just there to eat and do nothing?"
"Minister, the situation is a bit dangerous now," the assistant shouted, "A cyber attack from somewhere has blocked the server of the on-site command. The weapons we deployed on the street are being quickly unlocked. They require you to evacuate and evacuate here immediately!"
The officials of the empire no longer cared about the quarrel and looked up at the assistant.
Right at this moment!
Suddenly, flames rose outside the window.
On the top of the building opposite the hotel, more than a dozen micro-missiles took off and began to draw parabolas towards the deep sky.
The landing point is the hotel!
"Our interception systems have all failed!"
"Have the guards shoot with their laser guns!"
Yang Ming turned his head and glared at Allison, who looked panic-stricken and his breathing became rapid.
But when Allison and Yang Ming's eyes met, the former smiled faintly for a moment.
“That’s cruel.”
Yang Ming said in a low voice.
He suddenly turned around, and the precious stone slabs under his feet suddenly shattered. His body rushed out like a cannonball, and the hotel's door and the nearby floor-to-ceiling glass shattered at the same time.
Yang Ming's speed was so fast that the world around him seemed to be in slow motion!
He looked up at the sky and saw laser lights rising from all directions. The missiles that had just reached their highest point exploded one by one, but four of them began to accelerate downward!
The guards had no time to lock onto such a high-speed target.
The surrounding semi-automatic and fully-automatic weapons were all in a misfiring state at this moment.
Yang Ming's body suddenly rose up!
The steps in front of the hotel collapsed, and Yang Ming was like a cannonball. The moment he rose into the air, he opened his arms and a red shock wave burst out from his forehead.
Yang Ming clenched his fists suddenly!
Two micro-missiles exploded suddenly, and the shock wave spread horizontally in the sky, causing rolling waves in the air.
Although these micro missiles are small and their flight speed in the atmosphere is not fast, their power is really terrifying. I can only say that it is fortunate that they use conventional explosive impact warheads.
The crowd below just reacted at this moment and screamed.
Many people looked up and saw the figure wrapped in red light rushing into the sky, and the right fist raised high.
Bang!
The bloody fist hit the micro missile that was falling at high speed.
Micro missiles fly backwards into the sky!
No matter how powerful the ancient god's life form was, it had to obey the law of conservation of momentum and crashed straight into the rooftop of the hotel at a speed even faster than when he soared into the sky.
Two loud roars sounded one after another, and the micro-missiles in the sky exploded with a powerful shock wave, covering up the sound of the white ghost hitting the top floor of the hotel.
The scene was in chaos.
Yang Ming slowly floated out from the rooftop helipad with a big hole in it, looked up at the missiles in the air, and the corners of his mouth twitched.
Damn!
Only after he threw that punch did he realize that he had been fooled!
The warheads of these missiles are all remotely detonated!
It won't explode simply by the force of landing!
He has now guessed the intentions of these guys from the New Federation, but... it doesn't seem to be a bad thing.
