Chapter 122: Leaving a way out for the people of the blue planet
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s March 16, 2029, Summer City time. We have some great news. The s.p.a.ceship from the United Federation of the Universe has broken through the alien blockade on the moon…”
“According to our scanners, the United Federation’s s.p.a.ceship is heading towards our Earth. They heard our call for help and are coming to our aid…” The news broke, and cheers erupted worldwide.
People dressed in festive colors took to the streets, singing and dancing, welcoming the arrival of the Federation’s s.p.a.ceship.
“To celebrate the breakthrough by the United Federation’s s.p.a.ceship, all games under Qiuqiu are offering a recharge bonus—whatever you recharge, you get the same amount for free…”
“To wish the United Federation a swift victory, Famalette is offering car purchase discounts. Buy any Famalette car model and get a $10,000 voucher…” Major businesses seized this opportunity to launch significant promotional deals.
The Earth Federation also stepped up to the plate.
Xiadu City announced that there would be no restrictions on fireworks for seven days throughout the region. People could freely light firecrackers and fireworks.
Overseas, the celebration was even wilder, launching 88 rockets in celebration.
“Whoosh—!”
A rocket burst through the clouds, releasing colorful fireworks.
Looking at the bustling scene outside the window, Colonel Chu’s brows furrowed tightly.
“Is the United Federation truly here to save the Earth?!”
Ever since the message from the Universe Federation of the Universe arrived, the Earth Federation seemed bewitched, taking sides with the Universe Federation overwhelmingly.
Everyone believed that aligning with a universe federation that held 77 great civilizations would promise a brighter future than the unknown moon aliens. n.o.body seemed willing to probe whether the Universe Federation truly exists, or whether they genuinely respect all original civilizations and treat them equally as they claim.
“Something feels off…”
Colonel Chu could understand the jubilation and extremism of the Earth Federation. The stress came from the moon, a power that could destroy the Earth at any time.
Facing powerful aliens, there was little the Earth could do. Their remaining sanity was marked by a fear of death.
No one could predict whether the Earth would be destroyed tomorrow or the day after.
The moon aliens were like a deity hanging over their heads.
Until the Universe Federation appeared, offering a counterbalance to this ‘G.o.d.’ Even if this ‘new G.o.d’ might be more terrifying than the old one, under the tyranny of the old ‘G.o.d,’ people placed their hopes in the ‘new G.o.d,’ especially since it expressed plenty of goodwill.
After some thought, Colonel Chu stood up, summoning several other members for an impromptu meeting.
“Chu, why so serious on this day of celebration?”
Senator Sun had neatly combed his hair, looking quite spirited.
Colonel Chu glanced at the smiling faces around him. He shook his head and asked, “Are you certain that the Universe Federation is here to save the Earth?” “What if their arrival accelerates the destruction of the Earth?”
The smiles faded. Everyone exchanged glances.
Senator Zhou stepped forward and sighed, “I know what you’re thinking. We know extreme adoration isn’t good…”
“But can it get any worse?!”
He wore a bitter expression, “The moon aliens possess the power to end the world, and we’re like ants, trying carefully to figure out their intentions…” “Up to this point, we still don’t know what they truly look like or even their appearance…”
Senator Sun also stepped forward and said solemnly, “If the Universe Federation’s message is genuine, then we can still maintain certain human rights…”
“If it’s false, we are merely changing the name of the ‘G.o.d’ hanging over our heads…”
Councilman Zhou nodded, “The damage to the moon aliens’ mothership is just our speculation, deduced from their behavior…”
“But who really knows the actual situation…”
“Maybe, they’re keeping us for other unknown reasons that only we possess…”
“Such as our souls?”
Colonel Chu fell silent. He thought he was the only sober one among drunks, but it turned out everyone was just trying to drown their sorrows in alcohol. After a while, he raised his head, “The outcome isn’t determined yet. The Universe Federation has only broken through with one s.p.a.ceship. Betting too early is risky…”
“We can’t reverse what we’ve done these past few days, but we should take some remedial actions…”
“What actions?”
“An action that can save part of the Earth’s population if the Universe Federation is defeated…”
Senator Zhou frowned and instinctively looked at the sky, murmuring, “You mean, make them take the fall?”
“No, just hedging our bets. Didn’t the clans and families in ancient chaotic times always leave a way out, especially when we represent the entire Earth?” He pointed to the Three Kingdoms era when everyone knew Zhuge Liang served as Liu Bel’s advisor and the Prime Minister of Shu, but not many knew that his brother Zhuge Jin had joined East Wu early on, becoming Sun Quan’s general.
This way, no matter who ultimately won, the Zhuge family could maintain their n.o.bility and lineage.
“How do we maneuver with such an ugly situation?”
“There’s always a way…”
“Overseas backs the United Federation, and our Great Summer backs the moon aliens…”
“This is a gamble with the lives of all our people in the Xiadu…”
“Some sacrifices are necessary to keep the fire of the Earth alive…”
The underground city plan wasn’t mentioned again. Given the aliens’ demonstrated power, if they wanted to find it, hiding underground wouldn’t save anyone.
Senator Sun hesitated, “Why should our Great Summer back the moon? Why not another region…”
“Intuition!”
Colonel Chu shook his head, “I just feel the moon aliens are more mysterious…” “The Mars Defense Line, as we know, didn’t exist before the Earth was sealed off…”
“In less than three months, they’ve established such a ma.s.sive defense line. And according to our detection, there are 12 large military bases and over 200,000 warships inside the line!”
“These were clearly built in just these few months…”
“The moon side’s ability to rapidly militarize is terrifying to the point of causing fear!”
The members discussed quietly and finally accepted Colonel Chu’s suggestion, “In that case, you’ll be in charge of this matter…”
“Yes, next, we need to slightly control the public opinion of the Xiadu and try to maintain a low profile in major events. Didn’t Smith propose appointing a chairman for the Earth Federation to communicate with the Universe Federation?”
“If he wants to take the lead, let him…”
Colonel Chu nodded and asked, “How much resources have we acc.u.mulated?” “1.5 billion Blue Moon coins worth of resources. What are you planning?” “We can’t back the moon side empty-handed….”