Chapter 592 - 376: High Court Commissioner (Part 2)
The hatch opened, and troop after troop of fully armed soldiers emerged, marching smoothly in neat formations, their footsteps beating out a uniform rhythm.
They all wore standardized combat uniforms, reinforced with sturdy bulletproof plates, wielding the most advanced weapon models, each exuding an icy aura, with faces showing no emotion, only sharp gazes like piercing swords.
These soldiers were from the Upper Court Council’s "Upper Court Guard," all highly trained elite warriors, possessing formidable combat skills, and having undergone rigorous political scrutiny and ideological indoctrination, pledging absolute loyalty to the Upper Court, and able to steadfastly execute tasks under any circumstance.
Judging by the number of floating airships, the Upper Court had dispatched several hundreds of thousands of its direct troops, seemingly intent on enforcing military control over New Moon City.
The reporter stood in front of the camera, speaking solemnly: "As our audience can see, the Upper Court Guard is beginning to enter New Moon City, and the envoy’s special aircraft has landed at the airport. Let’s catch a glimpse of this prominent person’s presence."
The camera focused ahead, revealing a special aircraft over 70 meters in length, slowly coming to a halt on the airport runway, its exterior painted with a scale symbol in perfect balance, the emblem of the Upper Court Council.
The landing ground already had a red carpet laid out, adorned with golden patterns, luxurious yet dignified, stretching all the way to the aircraft’s gangway.
A troop of Upper Court Guard soldiers stood in neat rows on either side of the carpet, their eyes sharp and vigilant, on guard against any potential danger.
The moment the hatch opened, a tall, graceful figure slowly emerged; the "special envoy" destined to control the entire situation in New Moon City had finally appeared.
Su Mo paused in surprise upon seeing the person, narrowing his eyes: "It’s her..."
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At New Moon City’s airport, led by City Council President Amir, key members of the New Moon City Council were waiting at the end of the red carpet to receive the aircraft.
It was the end of March, a mild and refreshing early spring, the temperature not at all hot, yet this group kept wiping sweat from their foreheads with handkerchiefs, unable to conceal the tension in their eyes.
After the incident at Heaven-Reaching Tower, the authorities could neither sleep nor eat, unsure how to wrap up this affair.
Now, the special envoy’s intentions remain unclear, and her attitude towards the New Moon City Council is unknown, leaving Amir and others deeply unsettled.
"Hiss—" With a depressurization sound, the hatch opened, and a silhouette emerged, accompanied by a staff member.
It was a stunningly beautiful woman, wearing a white shirt emblazoned with the Upper Court’s emblem, casually draping a dark suit jacket over her shoulders, contrasting sharply with her fiery red hair.
The most striking feature was undoubtedly her eyes, golden pupils so rare they were dazzling under the sun’s rays, indistinguishable as sunshine or inherent eye color.
The woman descended the gangway, stepping onto the red carpet toward Amir and the reception party.
Before Amir and others could greet her, she extended her hand; her golden eyes and magnetic voice radiated friendliness.
"Mr. Amir, and my fellow colleagues in New Moon City, greetings. I am Luo, the Upper Court Council’s envoy. It’s a pleasure to meet all of you."
Amir was prepared to face a cold reception but was surprised by her amiable demeanor, even calling them "colleagues," lowering her status.
Amir quickly shook hands with Luo, replying deferentially: "Welcome, leader, welcome to New Moon City for guidance."
Luo covered her mouth with a light laugh, her smile still as gentle as spring sunshine: "No need for formalities, just call me Luo. Though I’m an envoy, I’m new here, and I must rely on guidance from all local colleagues regarding New Moon City."
Luo was already beautiful, but her smile made her even more enchanting, with an angelic aura under the sun.
While Amir and others wouldn’t dare indulge in fantasies at such an occasion, faced with such a lovely person speaking softly and kindly, they couldn’t help feeling like a breath of spring.
Amir humbly gestured: "Miss Luo, after a tiring journey, we’ve prepared a welcoming feast for you. Let’s take you to dine first."
Luo reciprocated with the same inviting gesture, graceful and composed, leaving Amir somewhat flattered.
Both groups headed toward the waiting convoy, disappearing from view.
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Su Mo finished watching the news broadcast, his mind racing with thoughts.
Corporate giants are the rulers of this world; undoubtedly, the so-called "World Government" is merely a front puppet under their control.
However, legally, corporate giants lack administrative power. To execute policies beneficial to them, they need to pass them through this puppet to be implemented below.
Moreover, corporate giants are not a monolithic entity; though referred to as "corporate giants," Hegemony Company, Iron Blood Alliance, and Black Domain Group are, in fact, three completely independent, enormous forces.
This inevitably means that certain policies may benefit one side while disadvantaging another.
To vie for authority, the Upper Court Council, the highest power in the World Government, becomes a battleground for these three sides.
Whoever has more supporters in the Upper Court possesses a legal advantage, facilitating the implementation of favorable policies and eliminating opponents.
The Upper Court Council holds elections every four years; each electoral period sees various overt and covert battles among corporate giants, including slander, framing, assassination, and even direct military confrontations.
This year’s Dawn 153rd Year coincides with the Upper Court elections, originally a tumultuous time, compounded by the chaos the Wolf King caused at Heaven-Reaching Tower.
It’s no exaggeration to say that New Moon City is now the epicenter of an impending storm, with various forces tangled within.
The chessboard is set, the pieces are in position; now it’s time to see how the players will make their moves.
Currently, Future was squeezed next to Su Mo, watching the news on a phone with him; after the news ended, she worriedly asked, "Boss, with this envoy named Luo coming to New Moon City, is it good or bad for us?"
Gazing at the finished broadcast, Su Mo silently pondered and then said, "Hard to say."
Future: "Hard to say?"
Su Mo: "You should know, our World Government is merely a front puppet. Behind the Upper Court members are corporate giants, representing certain interests, each serving their patron."
"Considering New Moon City’s current situation and the impending Upper Court election, all three sides want to play this game well, so none would allow someone who exclusively represents any one side to step forward."
"So, what do you think of this envoy named Luo, unanimously agreed upon by all three sides?"
Future quickly aligned with Su Mo’s thoughts, answering, "She has no allegiance among camps, is accepted by all three sides, and can represent their collective interests."
Su Mo nodded: "Exactly. Luo is a neutral party in the Upper Court Council, not exclusively representing any corporate giant’s interests, yet simultaneously serving all three."
"In the eyes of all three, she isn’t ’one of their own,’ but she’s an indispensable lubricant for the massive machinery of the Upper Court Council, resolving stalemates and getting the gears moving again."
"I can even imagine the task Luo carries this time: an absolutely balanced mission that aligns with everyone’s interest—eliminating the Wolf King Fenrir completely."
Future gasped: "That sounds dire! The envoy dispatched by the Upper Court is our major adversary; if Luo discovers Fenrir hidden in Edge Mansion, we’re doomed."
"That’s true..." Su Mo’s expression turned slightly odd for some reason, "but this Luo...there’s something different about her."