Chapter 1218: Chapter 699: Accomplice to Evil (Part 3)

"Two months," Jindai said seriously, "this will be the lifeline for your fleet heading south. Of course, your current forces aren’t large enough to easily cross the air defense line at Chunlei River. Your greatest advantage is that the Kingdom and Future organizations have completed resource consolidation on the West Coast and merged together, while the Federation is in a state of disarray. A little provocation and they’ll turn on themselves. I’m planning to first..."

Arthur suddenly shook his head and, with a sneer, said, "You’re underestimating our power. Soon, our fleet will also arrive in the Federation, and then you’ll understand that in the face of true strength, conspiracies are insignificant. All Jindai and Deer Island need to do is build us a forward base diligently, without playing any tricks."

The other white male beside him said, "We’ll sell some weapons to Jindai and Deer Island. What you need to do most is facilitate this series of deals. Of course, we’re helping you assert your sovereignty, so the price won’t be expensive. Remember, payment must be in Gold. Also, cooperation with some subcontracting factories must be brought onto the agenda."

Jindai paused for a moment; he was aware of the economic crisis brewing within the West Coast, and this long-distance war was meant to shift the crisis onto the Federation.

A new cake big enough to quell everyone’s anger and anxiety.

The Kingdom organization and Future organization plan to turn the Eastern Federation into their factory, so the West Coast can feed off the Eastern Federation.

But the weapons sold to the West Coast might not be as advanced as those of the Federation, yet Deer Island and Jindai have no choice but to buy them.

After contemplating for a moment, Jindai smiled broadly, "No problem. My personnel are spread throughout Jindai and Deer Island; they will work to advance this matter."

Just then, a tactical officer from the aerial fortress walked briskly into the banquet. He whispered, "The President of the Eastern Continental Federation, along with many political figures, has issued a joint statement condemning Deer Island and Jindai for causing the disaster in City 10 and urging the Qing’s Family, Li Family, and Chen Clan to wage war against Jindai and Deer Island as punishment."

Jindai paused: "The Federation President is still alive?"

"Alive, along with 71 political figures, and 109 celebrities," the tactical officer said as he opened the liquid crystal pad and played the translated video.

In the video, it started with condemnation from the Federation President, Vice President, and others, followed by the celebrities’ accusations, and finally an emotional monologue by Song Niannian, tearfully recounting the disaster’s details, truly pitiful.

Song Niannian wore shabby clothes, her shoes didn’t fit well, with bruises on her face and arms, as if she had personally experienced the disaster.

She first condemned the disaster’s origin, then praised the people’s greatness, all with words aiming to awaken the independent spirit of the populace.

In front of the camera, she even mentioned a young man who saved her in peril and said, with tear-stained eyes, he was her ideal type of hero...

Empathy, suspense, indignation, gossip—all thrown in together, the video’s circulation was maximized by her.

It must be said, Song Niannian’s rise to first-tier female star status was not only due to her beautiful appearance but also her solid acting skills.

Switching scenes, residents from Cities 22 and 24 took to the streets, vehemently protesting Jindai and Deer Island’s atrocities.

This battle of public opinion had only just begun two hours ago.

Arthur looked over at Jindai, smiling nonchalantly, "Didn’t you say everyone in City 10 would be dead, and then your rat tide would invade the Li Clan and Qing’s Family?"

Jindai replied calmly, "I also mentioned this plan could fail; the most crucial part is launching a war and severing the two supply lines of Li Family and Qing’s Family. City 10 is not only a political center but also the Federation’s transportation hub, that’s been definitely achieved."

Arthur laughed again: "Didn’t you say City 10 would be isolated for at least half a month? I remember clearly, you said they absolutely couldn’t rapidly repair the city’s electrical fields. And you promised all political figures in City 10 would die, causing the internal structure of the Federation to gradually collapse, leading to military factionalism among the Qing’s Family, Li Family, and Chen Clan. But... it seems you didn’t accomplish that. Next, there will be strikes and resistance forces in the cities you control, implying the forward base construction will certainly not proceed as fast as you imagined."

Jindai sank into silence, not foreseeing many helpless presidents and parliament members would survive.

At this moment, he realized something was off, as if a mysterious force was targeting his plans, inexplicably halting their advance!

Neither the President nor Vice President died—this is too unexpected!

Jindai spoke calmly: "There’s no such thing as a perfect plan, but please trust me, public opinion in the Federation is not a frightening matter. Jindai suppressed them back then, and will do so now. Constructing the forward base is the primary goal, and we’ll ensure it’s accomplished."

Arthur nonchalantly remarked, "Just don’t hold things back."

Jindai smiled, hiding all genuine emotions beneath his smile.

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