Chapter 456: May the Ancient Gods deceive you
"Our reporter brings you a lunchtime newsletter:
"The case of the Earl's death continues to ferment. In the past six galactic hours, there have been as many as 12,000 clashes between nobles and civilians in the empire. Currently, more than 160,000 people have been injured in this riot, and 7,232 people have died.
"The spokesman for the Imperial Senate called on the Imperial nobility to exercise restraint.
"The Imperial Military has announced that the entire country has entered a second-level combat readiness state. Local reserve soldiers have entered the assembly process and will be used to maintain local law and order.
"The president of the Domingos United Union made a public comment, saying that White Ghost's refusal to obey the Empire's orders to plunder Domingos was just and in the long-term interests of the Empire. White Ghost's political ability is far superior to that of most officials and politicians in the Empire. The Domingos people will always be grateful to White Ghost.
“The Imperial Rebel Organization has expressed concern about the incidents of nobles oppressing civilians in the Empire, and has threatened to punish those noble individuals who oppress civilians.
"The leader of the organization, Catherine, is about to make an official statement..."
beep.
The projection screen in front of Yang Ming was pressed down by a slender jade finger.
Boss Yang looked up at Daphne.
"A wise girlfriend would never disturb her boyfriend from watching political news."
"Hanton!"
Daphne couldn't help but raise her hand to her forehead.
"Now that things have gotten to this point, if they can't control it anymore, they will definitely use some tough tactics. The Empire's policies that have been painstakingly maintained for so many years and respect public opinion are likely to change, and then it will affect these hundreds of billions of people!"
Yang Ming spread his hands: "But, what can you ask me to do?"
"You lit the fire!"
"I can only admit that I did intend to use public opinion to put pressure on your family at the beginning," Yang Ming said calmly, "Among the thousands of flames in the initial stage, only one was ignited by me. But now, this fire burning the empire has nothing to do with me."
"Did you kill that old guy?"
"I have absolutely nothing to do with this matter."
Yang Ming explained to Daphne seriously:
"If I had arranged for someone to do it, it would be impossible to leave such a big mistake and give the authorities a chance to explain.
"I guess the autopsy report of this earl has come out. He died of poisoning, right?"
Daphne stared at Yang Ming with complicated eyes and whispered, "The cause of death was the auxiliary chip in his brain."
"Assisted chip?"
"Many nobles install adjustment chips in their brains in order to lower their happiness threshold," Daphne explained. "If you are not lying, this incident should have nothing to do with you. It is not poisoning. It is the irregular discharge of the auxiliary chip that caused his brain to die. He suddenly had hallucinations and ran to the street, including saying those untouchable remarks, all because of this microchip."
"No," Yang Ming wondered, "Are the nobles mentally ill? They took the initiative to install chips in their own brains?"
Daphne snorted, "They start to indulge themselves from a young age, and their perception of happiness becomes increasingly dull. This is not uncommon."
"Then the official cause of death should be announced directly."
"It was announced, but it was useless."
"Why?"
Daphne covered her forehead with a headache. "Because it was too late. Before the official press conference was held, new conflicts had already broken out in various places. Hundreds of nobles were killed or injured, tens of thousands of civilians were injured or killed, and hundreds of thousands of people were arrested."
"Look," Yang Ming spread his hands, "the main reason for the current situation getting out of control is that the authorities were slow to act. The fundamental reason is the class contradictions that have been squeezed within the empire for thousands or tens of thousands of years. The secondary reason is the instigation of foreign forces. The superficial reason is the arrogance and arrogance of your Sherman family... What does this have to do ?"
"you!"
Daphne was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
Yang Ming squinted his eyes and smiled, leaning back on the sofa and patting his thigh.
"Come, sit down and talk."
He was obviously in a very good mood and had already started to make jokes about Daphne.
Under normal circumstances, Daphne would most likely cooperate with Yang Ming. The two had played this kind of flirting game before, and it was usually Yang Ming who pulled back in the end and the game ended.
But today, Daphne was really not in the mood.
She walked to Yang Ming, sat on the sofa, and whispered:
“Hanton, you have feelings for the empire, and so do I. Although I desire power and want those people to respect me, I cannot sit idly by and watch the empire collapse.
“Now only you can stabilize the people’s hearts. Uncle Ino and the sober people in our family all hope that you can stand up.
"They will never treat you badly."
Yang Ming almost laughed out loud.
"Daphne?"
"What's wrong?"
"Do you think I'm stupid or have a hole in my brain?" Yang Ming pointed to the sky. "The dreadnought is pointing at me and asking me to do this and that."
"There are some diehards who don't want to give in to you," Daphne said, "but don't worry, there are already three sets of operators standing by the dreadnought's fire button, and the fire button has been locked. They are just making a gesture to get you to give them face."
Yang Ming said calmly: "They want me to give them face, but also want me to help them find the inside, aren't they thinking too much?"
"Hanton, this is not just a matter of civilian demonstrations," Daphne said anxiously. "On some planets where there are already sharp conflicts, the nobles and the civilians are already at loggerheads, and violence is now measured in seconds."
Yang Ming sighed, crossed his legs, and there was a hint of thought in his eyes.
Things are indeed developing too fast.
Now, the only ones who know that Li is most likely behind this are him and Lu.
And now, Yang Ming's confidence has finally been restored.
What is the purpose of not managing? At this stage, his goal is the same as Li’s, which is to mess up the empire.
Don't mess up the empire. When the empire comes to its senses, Luo Feng will be the one in danger.
Li took advantage of the mass demonstration that he and Lu had painstakingly created;
Moreover, Li acted without any scruples. She knew the color of Yang Ming's underwear, so she didn't have to worry about Yang Ming retaliating against her. Instead, she was sure that Yang Ming would either stand by and do nothing or add fuel to the fire.
"Hanton," Daphne asked, "what are you thinking about?"
Yang Ming turned his head and looked at Daphne.
She used half of her hip to support her soft body on the sofa. The shiny suspender nightgown created flowing lines. Her fair skin and smooth long hair complemented each other, especially her light-colored eyes, which contained nebulae from distant time and space and set off her delicate and beautiful facial features and face.
Yang Ming suddenly felt a desire to hold her in his arms, kiss her wildly, and suck hard on her snow-white neck.
"come over."
Yang Ming took the initiative to greet.
Daphne was stunned for a moment and pointed at herself.
Yang Ming smiled, stretched out his hand, grabbed her arm, and gently, without allowing her to resist, pulled her into his arms.
"Hanton..."
Daphne looked up at Yang Ming and saw Yang Ming's approaching face.
She could hardly believe that this was real.
Many times, all Yang Ming showed her was his back, and he only gave her the "privilege" of hugging her from behind.
Daphne closed her eyes and felt the other's lips.
She immediately lost herself.
All the thoughts, worries and tensions in my heart turned into blank at this moment.
She felt the other party's enthusiasm, and she actively extended her tongue, adjusting her breathing frequency, gently stroking his broad back, and encouraging him with soft and charming hums as she had practiced thousands of times in her heart...
Buzz, buzz!
Yang Ming's watch was vibrating.
Yang Ming's eyes suddenly regained clarity. He opened his eyes and looked at Daphne, who was completely nestled in his arms and was already intoxicated by her beauty. Her fresh lips made Yang Ming have a sweet taste in his mind.
"Hanton..."
She grabbed Yang Ming's collar and tried to pull him back with a little force.
Yang Ming's peripheral vision had already caught sight of the projection device beside him. That was the one Daphne had just thrown over...
"Well, Daphne," Yang Ming said, "we seem to have touched a button by mistake just now...your great uncle..."
"Um?"
Daphne turned her head to the side, quickly covered her chest, struggled for a few times to sit up, and quickly squatted behind the sofa.
In the projection next to them, Director Ino, who was wearing a formal dress, frowned at Yang Ming and Daphne. His expression was hard to describe.
"I'll call back in a few minutes."
Director Ino said in a deep voice and raised his hand to hang up the call.
Yang Ming scratched his head and glanced at Daphne.
Daphne frowned and said, "You should have reminded me earlier. Although Director Ino is my great-uncle, my behavior is..."
"That was great just now," Yang Ming blinked.
Daphne bit her lip lightly and looked aside: "I'll go change my clothes... I'm available... any time..."
After saying that, she stood up and walked towards the next bedroom.
Yang Ming stared at her slim and charming back, recalling the scene just now, and couldn't help but be a little absent-minded.
How does Mimily explain it?
Ah, yes, Mimiri doesn't need to know about this.
Boss Yang glanced at his watch. It was a reminder message from Lu, reminding them that they had just received the wrong call.
As for when Daphne threw her pendant-shaped projection device into the corner... Boss Yang had absolutely no recollection of it.
…
Ten minutes later.
Yang Ming was sitting behind the desk. Daphne, wearing an exquisite suit, was standing beside him, holding onto the back of a chair.
The communication was connected again, and Director Ino looked at the two "young people" and suddenly couldn't help laughing.
"Seeing that you two are in a good relationship, I feel relieved."
Director Ino crossed his legs.
The environment he was in should be the imperial palace, and Yang Ming saw the palace maids in the distance.
"Hanton," Director Ino said, "can we have a serious talk now?"
"Director," Yang Ming said sternly, "It's not that I don't want to talk to you, but you didn't give me the opportunity to talk before."
Ino's eyes were as sharp as a sword: "Hanton, answer me, what do you want to get from the Empire?"
"You know, my home planet is a wish that I can't let go of."
"Oh, Hanton, we are not fools," said Director Ino calmly. "The reason you gave was very convincing when you were still a soldier. This reason also convinced me before, but after you repeatedly rejected the Sherman family's offer of amnesty, this reason is no longer convincing."
Director Ino laughed and continued:
"I tried to recall your previous attitude. You always deliberately mentioned your home planet.
"You are deliberately giving us a handle, a handle that makes us feel that we can easily control you, right?"
Yang Ming said seriously: "I love my home planet very much."
"Look," Director Ino smiled, "I think we can have a frank and sincere conversation."
"Okay," Yang Ming said, "Then let's not talk about my home planet for now. How about we talk about this dreadnought in front of my door? Really, I'm so scared."
Yang Ming couldn't help but laugh twice.
"I really can't imagine that you, who are so wise, would make such a decision. You want to threaten me with tens of millions of people on Saka, right?"
"It was indeed me who ordered them to transfer the dreadnought," said Director Ino.
"You seem to have forgotten before," Yang Ming said, "If you really bombard Sakaar, the negative impact will destroy the ruling foundation of the empire."
"No," Director Ino said calmly, "Such a stupid idea as opening fire on the civilians will certainly not be carried out. Moreover, based on our experience with Posa, I don't think that the destruction of your body will cause your will to dissipate directly. Moreover, I will not be stupid enough to offend the Fayya people."
"So what is your purpose in deploying this dreadnought?"
"Test your attitude."
Director Ino clicked his tongue:
"I didn't believe it before, Hanton. I always felt that you, a pioneer, were already bound by the rules of the Fayya people. The Empire is the future of your homeland. How could you possibly betray the Empire? You still have to rely on us to give you a place to live on your home planet.
“But now, I have confirmed that you seem to have other plans.
"You went to maintain your reputation, which made me a little suspicious. You used two videos and a live broadcast of the Dreadnought to incite the public to march, which made me start to believe it.
"Now, you have ignited the class war within the empire through the incident of Count Quigen, which makes me..."
"Excuse me for interrupting you," Yang Ming said sternly, "I admit that I did intend to compete with you all before. I wanted to obtain a higher level of transcendence than my current status, but the murder of Earl Quigen was not done by me."
Director Ino was slightly stunned.
He stared at Yang Ming: "It really wasn't you who did it?"
"Then tell me, what could my purpose be?"
Director Ino was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "Become the new ruler."
Yang Ming: …
" Isn't it? Is your silence a tacit agreement, Hanton?"
"This is simply," Yang Ming smiled bitterly, "inconceivable and unbelievable. For a moment, I didn't know how to respond. Becoming the new ruler... I have to say it's too low-class, Director."
"Low-level?" Director Ino laughed, "But as long as this assumption is true, everything becomes reasonable."
Yang Ming curled his lips slightly: "Your imagination is really too rich. I can be honest with you. You can also go to other Forerunners to verify, such as the senator of the New Federation, and the Forerunner No. 5 who is now directly controlled by the Military Intelligence Bureau... I don't have time, Director Ino, Faya's game has a deadline at the beginning, and this deadline is getting closer and closer."
Daphne's expression beside Yang Ming changed slightly.
Yang Ming continued, "Before this deadline, I must make all the preparations, and then... I will most likely be summoned by the Fayya people. The Fayya people will not allow me to break their rules, and if I don't break the rules, my home planet will have no chance of winning."
Director Ino frowned and looked at Yang Ming.
Based on his many years of experience in judging people, or based on his intuition, he felt that Yang Ming did not seem to be lying.
this……
"What I want is respect and to ensure that my home planet will not be enslaved by the Empire."
Yang Ming looked at Director Ino:
“So I can’t bear to give up this public opinion, because I need the attention. After I leave this dimension, I need this public opinion to give back to my home planet.
"Also, Director Ino, have you ever thought about this?"
"you say."
"After becoming the Ancient God Warrior of the Fayya people, I will have the opportunity to communicate and negotiate directly with the Fayya people."
Yang Ming explained sincerely:
“I entered the higher-dimensional world so that I could better protect my home planet. I am dissatisfied with the Empire because you did not respect me very much and even tried to subdue me and bend my spine. But I have the ability to ascend to a higher dimension. How could I possibly succumb to a lower-dimensional creature?
"I don't know what those old men in power in your Sherman family are thinking, but I want to give them a message...
“Fuck you.
"You can't control me."
Director Ino nodded slowly, without any anger.
He was silent for two minutes, as if he was thinking about something, and finally asked, "So, Hanton, who do you think planned all this?"
"The New Federation CIA, I can only think of them," Yang Ming said, "Director Ino, now we need a wise man with a big picture view to come forward to find a solution to the current problem. You don't have to expect me to sacrifice my credibility among the people to help the empire overcome its difficulties. I am not going to cause trouble for Daphne's sake."
Director Ino said, "You don't want to help?"
"It depends on the conditions you offer," Yang Ming said sincerely, "Don't just talk, you need to show some sincerity."
Ino said: "I will ask them to withdraw the fleet immediately, and the Imperial Army will publicly apologize to you. How about you come to the Imperial Star to continue discussing future cooperation matters?"
Yang Ming thought for a moment and said, "Okay, you guys withdraw first."
"Give me a few minutes."
Director Ino raised his hand and cut off the communication.
Boss Yang raised his eyebrows.
As long as Luo Feng is not exposed, the Empire will not be able to understand his motives and purposes.
To fool people with truthful words, especially to fool the director of the Imperial Biological Laboratory, this feeling... is really good.
"Let's go, Daphne," Yang Ming said, "Let's go to the Imperial Star together."
Daphne: ...
Great-Uncle Ino came at a really bad time.
