Chapter 1954 - 1544: Upheaval 2
"He’s in Earth Star·Freedom City! I’ve advised him to stay in Star Ring City, where it’s at least relatively stable, but he refused!"
Tia replied.
"Refusal is quite normal; the President of Alles wouldn’t stay alone in Star Ring City just for personal safety."
"Indeed! Alright, I won’t talk to you any longer. Let’s chat when things have calmed down!"
"Okay!"
Su Mo immediately ended the communication.
At this moment, the Federation’s forces in the starry sky began to mobilize, leaving the defensive area and heading toward Earth Star.
Su Mo turned to Qian Chengxue and others, instructing, "The defense work of the Heart of Forbidden Prison is up to you all; I’m going to the Federation to meet with President of Alles."
"No problem, you go ahead, stay safe!"
Qian Chengxue nodded in agreement.
"I understand."
Su Mo immediately turned and left.
Not long after, Su Mo piloted Mad Eye Rhenhok out of the Immortal Blade, speeding toward Earth Star.
As he approached Earth Star, Su Mo saw the starry sky outside Earth Star, filled with mechas in a chaotic battle.
Beams and missiles streaked across the sky!
The public communication channel was filled with curses.
"Lapdogs of Star Ring City, traitors of humanity, instead of leading us to resist Star Ring City, you turn your blades against us."
"Rebels still have reason, see what you’ve done to the entire Federation."
...
Gazing at the scene, Su Mo’s expression grew increasingly heavy. The Federation’s situation was worse than he imagined. He took a deep breath, calming his turbulent emotions, and flew toward Earth Star.
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Star Ring City·Divine Grace Square.
Millions of people gathered, including nations from the First Birthplace, Second Birthplace, and Third Birthplace.
Everyone raised various banners and flags, shouting continuously.
Their expressions were angry or uneasy, fearful, and puzzled...
"We want to see Icaroya City Lord!!"
"We want an explanation from him!"
"We want to know the truth of history!"
....
No matter how much they protested and shouted, since the outbreak of events, there was still no sight of Icaroya.
"Could what the forum says be true?"
"Are we really here to die? Are we truly without salvation?"
"Why not come out and explain! Why!"
...
Many impatient and waiting citizens became completely unruly, shouting in despair.
Unfortunately, it was useless, for standing before their eyes were only elite soldiers of Star Ring City in heavy mechanical armor, their gaze cold and ruthless.
On a rooftop not far from Divine Grace Square.
Helene and Kavise stood there, gazing at the agitated Divine Grace Square and the chaotic Star Ring City.
Kavise’s mouth slightly curved, revealing a brilliant smile.
Helene looked at the Star Ring City on the brink of losing control, a hint of anger appeared on her delicate face as she suddenly drew a red light saber, placing it against Kavise’s neck, and said angrily.
"I helped you to rescue my brother, look at what you’ve done. Causing chaos everywhere, countless people dying because of you."
Kavise did not dodge, with a helpless expression he said to Helene.
"You’re wronging me, aren’t you?"
"How am I misjudging you?"
"Everything I did was to rescue Yurika. If Star Ring City isn’t in chaos and everyone doesn’t resist Icaroya, how would we have the chance to rescue Yurika? Everything I did was just preparation beforehand."
"You....."
For a moment, Helene was speechless, not knowing how to refute; reason told her that everything Kavise said was an excuse, and he was deceiving her.
But emotionally, Helene felt that without acting in this way, there indeed wouldn’t be any opportunity to rescue Yurika.
Her expression continuously changed, ultimately, her emotions suppressed reason, and she slowly withdrew the light saber, gritting her teeth she said.
"You better not deceive me, now that Star Ring City is already in chaos, when will you act to rescue my brother."
"Don’t rush, now is not the time yet; you can’t rush a hot meal, but it’s close..."
Kavise replied with a wicked smile.
Helene took a deep breath, she had no retreat now, she could only trust Kavise.
....
Star Ring City·Administrative Council Building.
Third-floor waiting area.
A uniformed NCO and General of Star Ring City wandered there.
Anxiety and confusion were visible on everyone’s faces.
They continuously questioned the orderly officer in charge of transmission.
"We demand to see Lord Icaroya, when exactly will Lord Icaroya meet us?"
"Please report this for us."
...
"You’re putting me in a difficult position; Lord Icaroya clearly stated, unless it’s someone she wants to see herself, no one else will be seen!"
The orderly officer replied with difficulty.
"Come on, things are almost chaotic outside, I can hardly keep my soldiers under control, I must see Lord Icaroya to ascertain the situation!"
"Yes, we need to see Lord Icaroya."
...
But the officers and generals waiting, anxiously spoke up.
It’s rare for these NCO and Generals to lose their composure, but you can’t blame them, considering the significant events, anyone would be uneasy.
The most critical issue is that Icaroya hasn’t stepped up to clarify things.
"No, Lord Icaroya’s orders are non-negotiable, you should know that clearly, no matter how you cause a scene it’s pointless. The guard soldiers won’t let you in, you need to wait patiently."
The orderly officer said helplessly.
At that moment, the soldiers maintaining order on site stepped forward, creating a wall of blockade to prevent the officers and generals on site from charging.
"Sigh!"
...
The NCO and Generals present were frustrated, stomping their feet on the ground!
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Earth Star·Freedom City.
Su Mo piloted Mad Eye Rhenhok appearing in the city sky, what was once a bustling city, was now filled with rolling black smoke everywhere.
Occasional violent explosions occurred in some areas.
On the city streets, Black Steel Mechas armed with heavy weapons were on alert!
In the sky, Interstellar Fighters occasionally streaked by!
The whole city remained in chaos like this.
After scanning through briefly, Su Mo flew towards the Federation Administrative Building, when five Night Guard Mechas came to meet him.
A tired voice echoed in the communication channel.
"Is it Lord Su Mo? I’m Lieutenant Colonel Jelifi of the Federation Special Defense Unit, routine verification during extraordinary times."
"Yes, I need to see President of Alles."
Su Mo replied solemnly.
"Alright, I’ll report this immediately!"
Major Jelifi replied respectfully.
In just a few minutes, Major Jelifi spoke again: "President of Alles is waiting for you in his office, you may go directly to see him."
"Thank you!"
Su Mo said as he prepared to pilot the mecha away.
At this moment, lead Major Jelifi hesitated for a moment, suddenly spoke: "Lord Su Mo, may I ask you a question?"
Su Mo was slightly stunned, and then paused.
"Go ahead."
"Are the videos on the forum true? Do we really have no hope? Are we really just cannon fodder?"
Major Jelifi asked with a clenched jaw.
Su Mo was silent for a few seconds, then said to him: "As long as we’re alive, there is hope in this world. Also, we are not cannon fodder, and you shouldn’t doubt Star Ring City. Indeed, we are risking our lives for it, but it has also given us substantial returns, there’s nothing about being cannon fodder, it’s just mutual need. The path is under our own feet, how we want to walk it is our decision. If it’s not walked well, don’t blame the path for being uneven."
"Understood! Thank you."
Major Jelifi seemed relieved after listening to Su Mo’s words, expressing gratitude.