Chapter 206 - 204: Japanese Running Dog

Chapter 206: Chapter 204: Japanese Running Dog

"Let me give you another comparison," Rian Sinclair continued. "Both were nuclear leaks. When the former Ursia handled the Korolev disaster, many tasks that remote-controlled robots couldn’t accomplish were entirely done by human labor. Many experts and workers sacrificed their lives, and ultimately, they brought the situation under control.

"But in Sakuran, whether it was the staff or the military at the time, they were all unwilling to handle it.

"In the end, they relied on criminals to clean it up. When that failed, Vestria had to step in and handle a portion of it. Now, they just want to wash their hands of the matter entirely, regardless of the consequences.

"They haggle over the smallest details and flaunt their ’craftsmanship,’ yet their numerous instances of fraud and fabrication are simply despicable.

"I wonder, do you need me to list out every single fabrication they’ve committed?"

The female streamer’s face turned ghastly pale. She refused to believe that Sakuran was like this. In her heart, Sakuran was grand and majestic, flawless like a descending god.

"Setting aside the past and certain mistaken decisions Sakuran is currently making, one shouldn’t just look at things from one side. Sakuran has its good sides too, doesn’t it?" she argued.

Hearing the streamer’s momentum gradually weaken, Rian suddenly felt a bit bored. After all, she still wanted to see the woman’s arrogant, unyielding attitude as a sycophant for a foreign nation.

"You’re absolutely right. We really shouldn’t just look at one side," Rian said with a faint smile. "Sakuran’s ’craftsmanship’ is actually quite impressive. Their pretentious try-hard nature is displayed to perfection.

"Furthermore, Sakuran’s fabrication techniques are masterful, and their deceptive methods are diabolically clever.

"The fame of their craftsmanship is probably just a result of Sakuran being willing to spend money to cultivate a pro-Sakuran faction to sing their praises.

"Sakuran is indeed quite brainy in certain aspects. They strengthen their policy propaganda, shape their international image, and then expand their pro-Sakuran factions. They have those who took the money develop downlines, explicitly cultivating Sakuran elitists.

"Finally, they promote the establishment of friendly Sakuran relations across all classes, making people everywhere worship their culture and feel a sense of closeness. They promote their media—like Sakuran anime and cartoons.

"Sakuran’s superficial efforts are indeed excellent. That’s why no one knows how heavily Veridia has suffered. It’s all hidden beneath Sakuran’s one-sided narratives, allowing the ravenous wolves of Sakuran to don snow-white sheep’s clothing.

"Miss Innocent’s actions are simply about letting the world know everything Veridia has endured. How could any of this be considered inappropriate?"

Rian spoke slowly and methodically. In the eyes of the crowd, this was the absolute truth. After all, what Sakuran had done in Veridia was something no red-blooded Veridian would ever forget.

It was precisely because of these lessons written in blood, because they knew that falling behind left them vulnerable to attacks, and because they knew that if their generation didn’t fight, their children and grandchildren would have to. That was why Veridia had been able to rapidly and vigorously improve itself in such a short time—they had tasted the bitterness of lagging behind. That was why they quickened their pace and fought relentlessly, ensuring that Veridia would never be bullied again.

The female streamer took a sip of water. She thought of the promise her Sakuran boyfriend had made her—that she had an out, that she shouldn’t be afraid, and that if she achieved a certain level of success, he would propose to her before the Emperor.

But the disadvantage of a live broadcast was that it couldn’t be edited. So, as soon as this stream ended, she had to quickly contact her backup plan.

She wrapped up the broadcast with a vague conclusion and was about to make a hasty retreat when her wrist was suddenly grabbed.

Turning around, she met Rian’s smiling eyes. "Why are you running? Come meet someone with me. After all, you attacked me so viciously just now. I feel deeply traumatized."

"What the hell are you talking about? Are you saying you’re Miss Innocent? Are you joking?"

Her face was full of disbelief as she tried to shake off Rian’s hand. In the surrounding crowd, someone in the know shouted loudly, "Hey, you little Sakuran bootlicker, you probably don’t know this! This beautiful woman standing right in front of you is Miss Innocent, the one who took the Veridian internet by storm!"

This immediately drew roars of laughter from the onlookers. Hearing this, the streamer’s face alternated between green and pale white, her eyes filled with sheer disbelief. She never expected that the Miss Innocent she had been talking about for so long was actually the very person standing before her.

Just a moment ago, she had ridiculously assumed that Rian’s arguments were merely her own biased opinions and didn’t represent Miss Innocent’s actual thoughts. To think that the person she had been arguing with was Miss Innocent herself! And that meant the earlier payment notification of one hundred million credits hitting the account was also real!

The streamer couldn’t even fathom how many people would mock her once clips of this live broadcast were edited and posted online. But right now, she just wanted to get out of here immediately. If she didn’t leave now, it might be too late.

"It’s already too late for you," Rian said.

It was as if Rian had seen right through her to her deepest thoughts. The streamer looked confused, only to see Rian raise her head. Then, she heard her say:

"I am making a real-name report against a spy."

At Rian’s words, the streamer’s face went ashen. She began struggling violently against Rian’s grip, desperately trying to break free and flee. Rian smiled coldly. No matter how hard the streamer pulled, she couldn’t escape. Rian leaned in close to her ear and whispered softly, "Did Veridia ever starve you? Is that why you slander Veridia so fiercely on behalf of another country?

"Vera Lane, you should be thankful that you are in Veridia, standing on Veridian soil. Otherwise, you would certainly be torn to pieces today.

"It is Veridia that shelters you, you Sakuran lapdog."

Vera’s eyes widened. She had no idea how Rian knew her real name. Thinking back on everything that had happened today, she suddenly realized that Rian’s appearance was no coincidence.

It wasn’t until she was physically restrained by the security team that she snapped back to reality. She tried to point at Rian, forgetting that her hands had already been cuffed.

Her face contorting in terror, she roared, "She threatened me! Arrest her! She wants me dead! This is Veridia! She wants to kill me! Arrest her! Why are you arresting me?!"

But her hysterical screams were utterly in vain. The bystanders immediately stepped up to testify in Rian’s defense, stating that the streamer was spouting complete nonsense and had even tried to provoke disharmony between the two countries.

The security personnel swiftly shut Vera up. "After checking, we have verified your identity. So, Vera Lane, you’re coming with us."

Vera struggled fiercely, but there was no way she could break free. Even as she was shoved into the vehicle and the door was slammed shut, she could still see Rian’s extremely cold and indifferent eyes. She felt like she had been targeted by a vicious, venomous snake, and her whole body trembled violently.

But remembering her boyfriend’s promise, she now only hoped that he would come quickly to save her. She didn’t want to stay in this Veridia for another second; she only wanted to return to Sakuran as soon as possible. That was her true country.

Later, however, when she saw her boyfriend looking at her with an expression of sheer apathy, and heard him say, "This is not my girlfriend. I am quite popular, so there are many Veridian women who fantasize about me, but I don’t know her," her heart shattered completely.

She stared at him in absolute disbelief, but he wouldn’t even deign to glance in her direction. No matter how foolish she was, she finally understood the situation. She had been played! She had been thoroughly deceived, yet she had ignorantly spoken up for them. How utterly pathetic.

She had been betrayed by her beloved Sakuran, and by the Sakuran man she had loved for so long. She thought back to the afternoon’s live broadcast, and Rian Sinclair’s bone-chilling words echoed in her mind.