Chapter 1307 - 999: Gift

Chapter 1307: Chapter 999: Gift

Six hours ago, London.

In the afternoon, under the gentle sunlight, beneath the shade of an umbrella at the edge of the square...

Yegor tilted his head back, pouring espresso down his throat, his pale complexion gaining a bit more spirit.

But looking at the person across the table, he couldn’t help but feel a headache.

"Honestly, this matter has caused quite a stir, and it’s troublesome to deal with, Mr. Luo Su, you should be aware of the consequences."

He sighed and said, "In broad daylight, the leader of the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy and a deputy minister of the Jurisdiction Bureau got into a fight in London, especially since you and your students lined up to stab a deputy minister in the throat. Okay, even though he was in the wrong first, that’s not how you resolve things.

Now, handling this matter has led to significant controversy within the Decision Room. Even if Minister Yusheng hasn’t filed a complaint or demanded accountability, many still insist on strict punishment."

"It doesn’t sound very serious, at least not as serious as the skirmish between the Egyptian minister and the Roman minister. I must say, the scene then was quite eye-opening."

Luo Su stirred his tea with a spoon, looking entirely unperturbed.

Yegor shook his head: "That’s not the same thing."

"It’s certainly not the same thing."

Luo Su laughed: "At least you can’t treat this as a mere friction, right? Or is it that some people’s minds are always tense about power?

Both you and I know whether this is really a big issue depends on how much fuss they want to make."

He said: "If you say it’s a big issue, then it is a big issue."

But is it really a big issue?

The Astronomical Society, after all, is a legitimate armed force encompassing the entire territory, and internal skirmishes aren’t rare, are they? Especially the internal friction within the Jurisdiction Bureau, it’s been non-stop for decades, not the first or second time secret divisions have clashed.

Even when the Central Decision Room gets into physical scuffles, is it really that unusual?

As long as no one dies, it’s not a big deal.

Previously, Huai Shi stabbed someone, but it wasn’t a big deal either; young people are impulsive, full of vigor, it’s normal.

But when Luo Su stabs, it’s different.

The crux lies in his increasingly sensitive role. Nominally, he is also a member of the Astronomical Society, the principal of the Ivory Tower. Well-connected, widely acquainted, he eats well everywhere, and everyone wants to win him over.

But now, he’s about to become the actual leader of the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy. Even though Utopia is long gone, he can no longer be regarded from past perspectives.

Thus, the matter becomes serious.

That day, the Jurisdiction Bureau recalled the helplessness of being dominated by Utopia, and the humiliation of being treated like errant children... Why is the Jurisdiction Bureau second-class while your Utopia is so superior?

This remains a historical issue without a resolution, coupled with the rise and expansion of the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy, which inevitably seeks to rebuild Utopia.

And this process must be accompanied by the shifting of the Jurisdiction Bureau’s leadership.

Even if the gap between the two is currently significant, the Central Decision Room of the Jurisdiction Bureau, as today’s de facto highest department of the Astronomical Society, cannot lose its leadership again because of this.

The pot is only so big; if you want to eat more, eat big chunks, then others will have less on their plates, won’t they?

Yegor’s meaning is clear: a part of the Jurisdiction Bureau has decided to use this incident as a spearhead against Luo Su, to suppress the current trend of the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy’s development.

"From my personal standpoint, I don’t want internal conflicts within the Astronomical Society at such a crucial time."

Yegor straightforwardly said: "If the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy can grow and expand, we’d naturally welcome it, nor would we hesitate to allocate some resources to support your needs.

The current situation is difficult, so the more living power we have the better.

But others might not think the same."

This Secretary-General of the Jurisdiction Bureau and the actual spokesperson for the Central Decision Room said, "I’ll help you, but you have to give me something to report internally."

"Something to report? How to report?"

Luo Su shook his head carelessly: "When you run for president, you call for everyone to vote for you? Sorry, I don’t have the habit of canvassing for competitors. Let’s change the condition."

Yegor wanting to become the actual president of the Astronomical Society wasn’t a wish from today or yesterday, nor has he ever concealed it.

As the leader of the reformists, his long-standing proposition has been to restructure the internal framework of the Astronomical Society and to streamline the increasingly bloated Jurisdiction Bureau...

To bring about many changes so boldly requires more than just the Secretary-General’s position that balances internal voices.

The long-vacant position of president is the best choice.

Over the years, he has been working diligently towards this.

This isn’t some kind of ambition; it’s simply a political goal and requirement—as a politician, who hasn’t dreamt of becoming the president of the Astronomical Society?

As the leader of a faction, he has the reason and obligation to strive for this position.

"Luo Su, you should know this is the best choice."

Yegor earnestly promised, "If I can become president, at least during my term, the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy’s reconstruction of Utopia will face no obstacle.

I know you harbor some dissatisfaction with the Jurisdiction Bureau, but even if you run, you can’t succeed, even if you have the Book of Fate."

Luo Su remained silent.

Just quietly sipping his tea.

After a long time, he sighed softly.

"Change the condition, Yegor," Luo Su shook his head, "I have no issue with you. The achievements and sacrifices of the Jurisdiction Bureau over the years are evident.

I am very clear that even if Utopia can be rebuilt, it may not return to its former glory in my lifetime.

You truly are the most suitable candidate for president.

But no."

"If you succeed, I will follow your orders. If I fail, then I will await the next election."

He said, "But if the Astronomical Society President is not someone from Utopia, then I cannot accept it. That’s all there is to it."

One can accept reality, but must never give up the persistence towards that position.

This is the last bit of dignity left from Utopia.

Even if it is meaningless, Luo Su cannot lower his head.

"The burden of legacy."

Yegor sighed, "I can understand, but my promise still stands, Luo Su. I look forward to the restoration of the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy, and the resurrection of Utopia. This has never changed."

"Rest assured, you won’t be put in a difficult position."

Luo Su shook his head and smiled, suddenly asking, "Heard that the Decision Room proposed to advance the activation of the Border Defense Line the other day?"

"... "

Yegor was silent for a moment, gave him a strange look, and sighed silently.

How can he know such top-secret information that even few inside the Jurisdiction Bureau are aware of, and still run over to flaunt it in front of me? Please, don’t be so provocative.

Does Luo Su really see the Decision Room as a sieve with holes all around?

But since he has already asked so openly, Yegor saw no need to conceal on a matter that would be announced tomorrow anyway.

"The pressure is greater than anticipated," he said. "Although the Bronze Eye is still gathering more data, it is believed that no fewer than two Elements of Destruction are involved in this war across worlds—already several Rulers have chosen to join forces, signaling the difficult times ahead.

Otherwise, the Five Constants wouldn’t relent on reinstating the President election."

"So it seems the situation is indeed quite serious."

Luo Su nodded and said nothing else.

Drinking tea.

As if he’s just looking for small talk, which left Yegor with a helpless expression, "I know you want to seize more initiative and gain more benefits, but you don’t have to play these tricks in front of me, right?"

"Can’t bear it?" Luo Su smiled.

"Bladder’s not good, need to use the bathroom." Yegor said, "Had five or six cups of coffee, you need to talk business."

"Okay, the business is about the Border Defense Line."

Luo Su said bluntly, "I have a way to expand the scope of the three major blockades."

Yegor froze.

In the long silence, he looked up at Luo Su in front of him, silent.

"What? Incredible?" Luo Su asked.

"No, I’m just wondering if you’re bluffing." Yegor said straight, "You’ve done this before, but I hope you wouldn’t joke about something like this."

The three major blockades are of great significance to the Current Circumstances, even more so than the existence of the Border Defense Line which is merely akin to walls, whereas the three major blockades are the foundation for protecting the Current Circumstances.

If the power of the three major blockades could extend the range of Current Circumstances, then whether in defense or counterattack, Current Circumstances could gain a strategic advantage.

Whether it’s the physical rules brought by Chalatustra suppressing the chaotic phenomena of Hell, or the full map real-time transmission of the Rainbow Bridge, and finally the immense threat to Rulers posed by All Things Returned to Oblivion.

This would bring enormous assistance.

But the key is, there are very few who can achieve this...

"Utopia’s Hell Watchtower?" Yegor asked.

In the heyday of Utopia, many vast watchtowers were constructed at different depths of the Abyss. They were like signal bases, transmitting the crucial power from the Current Circumstances to Hell during critical times.

Serving as important bases and hubs for Hell Explorers, they once played a huge role. But with the collapse of Utopia, those watchtowers became abandoned and ruined, mostly unusable now, reduced to rubble.

Indeed, some proposed restarting the plan, but it was vetoed due to the enormous costs and low success rate.

Yegor didn’t understand why Luo Su would use them as a bargaining chip.

"Watchtowers are not so easily destroyed. Besides branch nodes, there are forty-six special watchtowers, constructed directly on Hell, integrated with it.

When originally built, the possibility of encountering irresistible force was considered, so all were built using hidden technology from the Existence Institute.

When evacuation is needed, they can curl their dimensions into nothingness, sealed internally for over a hundred years, ensuring maximum integrity. Unless you have the activation key and map, you won’t see or touch them even if you stand in front of them..."

Luo Su made no attempt to conceal, "All maps and keys are intact. When the Heavenly Kingdom fell, I excavated them with my own hands and preserved them until now.

According to my investigation, there are over twenty watchtowers that remain intact and can be used, merely requiring simple activation to function perfectly...

In other words, Yegor, I will provide you with more than twenty important strategic points."

Yegor was stunned for a long time.

Faced with the sudden news, he didn’t know whether to feel shocked or grateful.

Nor did he understand Luo Su’s purpose in doing so.

"Rest assured, Yegor, this is not a trade."

Luo Su spread his hands, smiling, "Just take it as a gift, alright?

I do not require any return or gratitude from the Jurisdiction Bureau, nor do I expect you to grant any power or praise. I just want you, and those shrewd guys in your Decision Room, to understand one thing."

—Even though Utopia is gone, forgetting its radiance won’t happen so easily!