Chapter 314: So Everyone is an Internal Traitor

Perot stared at Li Yu with doubtful eyes. This guy suddenly grinning and revealing a smile just now made him feel vigilant.

He subsequently followed Li Yu's gaze and looked over, but only saw a crowd of ordinary citizens watching, and discovered nothing.

"What's wrong?" he inquired uneasily.

"Nothing, just thought of something funny..." Li Yu shook his head and didn't explain too much.

Perot also didn't press with too many questions, leading his men to leave this place as quickly as possible.

He really didn't want to accept this hot potato. He had to tell the higher echelons as quickly as possible and let them discuss how to handle this matter.

Leaving behind soldiers to stand guard, they stepped into a flying vehicle, subsequently taking off and leaving the area.

Inside the flying vehicle, Perot was contacting the Minister of the Security Department—Nick Weber. This was his old friend, and also his superior.

At the same time, on the main planet of the Mukhtar Star System, a grand banquet was being held in a magnificent building.

"...The last time I saw His Highness Titus was already five years ago, which makes me miss him very much."

President Massimo had already been in power for over twenty-five years, and there were less than five years left in his term.

"His Highness Titus also frequently mentions you... You are an iron-fisted president, enjoying a prestigious reputation in interstellar space."

Das flattered. Both of them revealed smiles, but as to exactly how much sincerity there was in this, no one could clearly say.

After conversing for a while longer, Massimo said in a low voice: "Alex has already told me. Rest assured, I will definitely fully cooperate with your work."

Alexei's mother originated from a certain powerful and wealthy family clan in Barot, and her story with Digor back in the day was also considered a romantic affair.

Das and Soli merely nodded. Towards that Your Highness Alexei who was equivalent to being transparent, they didn't have much desire to discuss him.

"...I heard that Baron Li Yu, who is currently riding the crest of success, was also sent here. Why hasn't he appeared?" Massimo deliberately asked in confusion.

You heard? Das inwardly criticized. He had a fight with the Star Glory Empire right on your doorstep; do you dare to say you didn't know?

However, regarding the Four-Armed Titan Fleet, both sides tacitly didn't mention it.

Das also spoke up: "He still has some matters he hasn't finished handling, so he was delayed. However, please rest assured, he will definitely meet with you before long."

Massimo nodded thoughtfully. Right at this moment, an attendant hurried over here and whispered a few words into the ear of a middle-aged man beside Massimo.

That middle-aged man's expression instantly changed slightly, and he subsequently left the area discreetly.

A few people noticed this scene, but no one paid it any mind.

After exiting the banquet hall, the smile on Nick's face rapidly faded, and he said in a deep voice: "Exactly what's going on? Who dares to cause chaos in the Mukhtar Star System!?"

"I'm also not clear about the specific situation. Commander Perot insists on speaking with you," the subordinate quickly reported.

Nick frowned tightly. A major incident must have occurred for Perot to insist on speaking with him under these circumstances.

Arriving at a side hall, which served as a temporary command room, various precision instruments were operating. Perot's cloud-covered face was clearly projected on the holographic screen.

"What level is the terrorist attack?" Nick quickly asked, while simultaneously dispersing the ordinary staff members.

"It's only C-level, the affected area isn't large..." Perot shook his head.

Nick was slightly stunned, subsequently waiting quietly for Perot's next words. A C-level terrorist attack basically only destroyed a portion of a block, and the casualties didn't exceed a hundred.

Let alone alarming him, even dispatching Perot for such an attack was already bypassing the chain of command.

But he and Perot were old friends, and he knew there must be hidden facts behind this matter.

"The attacker's identity is too special..." Perot gave a bitter smile and spat out a name: "The Commander of the Meteor Fleet—Li Yu!"

"What!?" Nick turned pale with fright. They were just discussing Li Yu at the banquet, and those Returning Star commanders even said he had matters to busy himself with.

Could it be the matter he was busy with was attacking the Barot Civilization?

"Are there many people who know about this? Exactly what is going on?" Nick hurriedly pressed.

Perot shook his head: "There aren't many who know. Basically, no one knows his identity..."

That's fine then... Hearing this, Nick breathed a sigh of relief. As long as not many people knew, then they could easily dispose of this matter.

Subsequently, he heard Perot continue: "The target of his attack was one of the groups of people who fought in the Salvitane Star System not long ago."

Nick, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, instantly had towering waves tumbling in his heart, and he asked with a somewhat trembling voice: "Was it the Green Hotel?"

"Yes... How did you know?" This time it was Perot's turn to be somewhat strange. He hadn't even mentioned the attack location yet?

Nick revealed a bitter smile: "That group of people is from the Star Glory Empire."

"What!?" Perot was also extremely shocked. They were actually people from the Star Glory Empire?

Wait... this also meant that a portion of the responsibility for the battle in the Salvitane Star System lay with the Star Glory Empire.

No wonder, although the high echelons severely condemned the Salvitane battle incident, he didn't notice anyone investigating the matter.

For a moment, Perot felt mixed feelings, yet he didn't know how to evaluate it.

But the one whose mind was in a turmoil even more at this moment was Nick. They had long known that those fighting in Salvitane were Meditation and the Star Glory Empire.

But they had no way out either. Who told the Barot Civilization to be so close to the Amethyst Civilization? The vast majority of factions chose the Barot Civilization for their logistical transit.

Among them were some factions that even the Barot Civilization couldn't afford to offend, and they could only turn a blind eye.

"Then what should we do?" Perot inquired.

"Where is Li Yu?" Nick forced himself to calm down.

"He is in my hands..." Perot's smile became even more bitter.

"He didn't escape?" Nick subconsciously retorted with a question.

"Why would he escape?" Perot similarly retorted with a question.

Afterward, both of them fell silent. Right, why would the other party escape? Even if he was caught by them, so what?

"First... keep an eye on him..." Nick hung up the communication, took a deep breath, and prepared to return to the banquet hall.

On the other side, Perot hung up the communication and walked back into the flight cabin where Li Yu was with a solemn expression.

"They were people from the Star Glory Empire?" Perot confirmed again.

"So you guys knew. I thought you guys didn't know," Li Yu was slightly surprised. This guy originally didn't know, and should have only learned the truth after making a phone call.

Which also meant that the Barot Civilization's high echelons knew about the Sleeper's group.

This is where it gets interesting. After the Sleeper completed his mission, why did he come to Barot's capital star system?

Based on what that Old John said, the Sleeper should have completed his mission in the Salvitane Star System.

Afterward, instead of returning to the Star Glory Empire, he came to the Mukhtar Star System. There must be some unknown matters involved in this.

He hugged his hands behind his head and found a comfortable posture.

"So what if they are people from the Star Glory Empire? If they get killed, they still die all the same."

Perot couldn't help but want to curse. The Star Glory Empire was no big deal to you, but to their Barot Civilization, this was a massive trouble.

"By the way... how do you guys plan to deal with me?" Li Yu turned his head, looking at Perot with a half-smile: "I was sent here by His Highness Titus, oh..."

F*ck! Perot couldn't help but curse angrily in his heart. He really wanted to smash the head of this person in front of him into pieces.

………

Nick returned to the banquet hall with a gloomy face. Watching Soli and Das conversing joyfully with President Massimo, he also wanted to curse.

These two guys were pretending quite convincingly; who knew how they were secretly mocking their Barot Civilization behind their backs.

He walked straight to Massimo's side, feeling angry in his heart, and was too lazy to pay attention to Soli and Das, directly taking Massimo to the side.

"Nick? What emergency?" Massimo frowned. This Minister of Security's behavior was too impolite, making him somewhat dissatisfied.

Nick couldn't care about other things and hurriedly recounted the matter once.

Along with Nick's narration, Massimo's expression began to change constantly, ultimately turning as gloomy as Nick's.

He abruptly looked at Soli and Das. What a good scheme! Soli and Das lowered Barot's vigilance on the surface, while Li Yu caused trouble in the dark.

They didn't know about the secret discord between Soli, Das, and Li Yu.

They only knew that these three people came from the same place.

Soli and Das were somewhat baffled, looking at Massimo's gaze that had suddenly turned unfriendly, still not knowing what had happened.

"Why do I have a bad premonition?" Das took a sip of wine and said to Soli.

"Me too..." Soli looked at Massimo who was striding over again, and uttered the last sentence: "Moreover, I feel it definitely has something to do with Li Yu."

As soon as he finished speaking, Massimo walked in front of them, in stark contrast to his previous gentle attitude, and questioned coldly:

"Aren't you two going to explain?"

"Explain what?" Das was somewhat confused.

"The Commander of the Meteor Fleet—Li Yu, exactly what did he go do?" Massimo's voice abruptly rose several degrees.

Making the other people in the banquet gradually stop their conversations and gather over here.

It really was related to this guy, Das thought to himself, but why was he not surprised at all?

"We also don't know what Li Yu went to do. If you know something, please tell us." Das and Soli truly didn't know what kind of mess Li Yu had gone to make.

"He just killed an A-Tier Lifeform of the Star Glory Empire on the Third Life Planet!" Massimo said through gritted teeth.

Soli and Das were slightly stunned, and then exchanged a glance. They had a 'damn' in their hearts that had to be said.

This is way too fast. How much time has passed? He slaughtered another A-Tier Lifeform?

No, wait... there are A-Tier Lifeforms of the Star Glory Empire here as well.

Das's mind raced, his face instantly turning cold, and similarly questioned: "President Massimo, may I ask if you still remember whose ally the Barot Civilization is?"

"It's one thing that you stopped us from entering the border just now, but you blatantly let the Star Glory Empire's Four-Armed Titan Fleet run rampant within your borders, and we didn't pursue it either."

"Now he merely killed an A-Tier Lifeform of the Star Glory Empire, and you're going to hold us accountable?"

Even though he really didn't want to say this, Das abruptly smashed his wine glass onto the floor, his voice icy cold:

"Li Yu is the Commander of the Meteor Fleet, and similarly a Returning Star Honorary Baron, as well as the owner of the Golden Cross Medal and the Sword Bearer Medal, possessing an esteemed status."

"If Commander Li Yu suffers any accidents within your borders, then don't blame us for tearing up the treaty and descending with our grand army!"

Even if he hated Li Yu, he had no choice but to stand up for Li Yu now.

Because the person Li Yu killed was an A-Tier Lifeform of the Star Glory Empire. If this matter spread back, not only would he not be held accountable, he might even be highly praised.

If they didn't strongly support Li Yu, perhaps they would be the ones reprimanded instead.

As soon as these words came out, Massimo's face instantly turned pale. Crap... I only considered the Star Glory Empire's accountability and forgot about Returning Star.

The entire banquet hall fell dead silent. Even though Das and Soli were only two people, it was as if thousands of troops and tens of thousands of horses stood behind them.

Although the words the other party said were very likely threatening them, the attitude the other party displayed forced them to ponder deeply.

……

And at this moment, inside a certain hotel on the Third Life Planet, Donovan's group of three were here. Donovan was connected to the network surveillance department of the Four-Armed Titan Fleet.

He couldn't be certain whether the problem was with the Sleeper or with his own side, but he had to eliminate the possibility of the problem being on his side.

No matter what, in interstellar space, to rapidly transmit news, one basically needed a network medium.

"...Boss, in the time frame you mentioned, besides normal network information exchanges, only three Smart Terminals sent information externally..." Josh quickly pulled up the data, "Wait for me to confirm the codes of the Smart Terminals..."

"The problem really appeared on our side?" Donovan's face abruptly sank.

Under normal circumstances, during a mission period, apart from normal network information exchanges, external communication was not allowed.

Sending information externally at that point in time was truly highly suspicious.

"Locked on..." Josh's expression was weird, seemingly discovering something inconceivable:

"They are respectively, His Excellency Jorge..." As soon as Josh spat out this name, all three of them were startled. Donovan and Gongora simultaneously turned their gazes towards Jorge.

Donovan's face was a mixture of surprise and ruthlessness. No wonder the secret was leaked; so the internal traitor was actually Jorge.

Jorge himself was also startled. What the hell? I'm an internal traitor? Impossible, absolutely impossible!?

"And His Excellency Gongora..." Josh immediately followed.

Donovan turned his gaze to Gongora again. There was actually Gongora as well?

Even he himself had a feeling of disbelief. Gongora also widened his eyes; I'm an internal traitor too?

He vaguely felt something wasn't quite right...

"And yourself, Your Excellency Donovan."

As soon as this sentence came out, this place fell into a deathly stillness. Jorge and Gongora exchanged a glance, and then simultaneously turned their gazes to Donovan. So everyone was an "internal traitor".

(End of this chapter)