Chapter 518: Number Two Kicked The Bucket! [Galactic Republic Reinforcements]

Walking out of the Palace feeling refreshed, ignoring the strange looks from the female guards, Li Yu hummed a little tune and strutted proudly.

Just now he and Klein discussed how to use this pawn, Nelson, and reached a preliminary agreement.

It was just that the plan was somewhat tedious, so Li Yu operated fiercely for a wave, thus wasting some time.

Returning to the Base, Hunter had already sent the Gene Research Experts to Peyton. The corners of his mouth stretched open, smiling: "You didn't see those old experts. When they saw me, it was like seeing the Savior, extremely cooperative."

"Max tormented them miserably. They didn't want to stay under him for even half a moment, only wanting to hurry up and complete the mission."

"Haha..." Li Yu couldn't help but chuckle: "It looks like that guy really helped save me some trouble."

Those organization leaders captured from the Southern Territory had already been handed over to Return Star.

Currently, Return Star's decision was to behead all these guys as a warning to others.

Li Yu struck quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly. These rebel armies in the Southern Territory were taken down by him before causing too much destruction, thus not causing too much of a stir.

Seven peaceful days passed in a flash. Li Yu stayed in his luxury mansion. This was newly allocated to him by Klein, not far from the Old Site of the Star-Forging Palace.

And the new Palace built on the Old Site of the Star-Forging Palace was also completed, and had a new name—Nova Palace!

Symbolizing that Return Star had entered a new era and age.

An entertainment news program was playing on the Holographic Screen...

"...The Mermaid Princess's 10th Anniversary Concert has been scheduled in the Star Glory Empire—Cantana System—Red Maple Star Hall..."

"...This is a venue built in the Starry Sky, capable of accommodating a billion spectators simultaneously, equipped with interstellar giant screens, prepared for spectators riding Spaceships to watch from the outside..."

"...It is reported that the Mermaid Princess's teacher, Interstellar Superstar—Lord Vesa, will also attend this concert."

"...And the Mermaid Princess's friends will also attend, all of whom are resounding interstellar celebrities. This will be an entertainment carnival..."

Li Yu's eyes flickered. The Mermaid Princess's side had already started, but Mo Duo still showed no signs of waking up.

That Simon who contacted him last time also didn't know what happened, having temporarily lost contact as well, making him somewhat worried.

However, there hasn't been any news from the Reformers yet, so nothing major should have happened.

That was just one project within the Morgan Family. As long as Mo Duo's connection with him wasn't discovered, the Star Glory Empire couldn't possibly attach too much importance to this matter.

He casually switched channels. Another news piece was broadcasting...

"...Recently, a recorded video leaked from an unknown place has attracted the attention of the entire Return Star. This video is suspected to be an internal video of the Supreme Interrogation System..."

"...And according to what the video shows, the death of Horus that shocked the entire Interstellar space not long ago was actually designed by Minister of State Titus in collaboration with the infamous Black Net Organization..."

"...This recording caused a massive storm. Although Empress Klein publicly issued a statement shortly after, declaring this recording to be sheer nonsense, and prohibiting this video that disrupts Return Star's internal stability from continuing to spread..."

"...It was just that after the initial large-scale spread, many citizens have learned of this video from certain specific channels, triggering widespread discussion..."

This was a rather convincing serious media outlet within Return Star, whose host had a square face.

Snap, the black screen crack clamped out this host. Titus's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

"This was definitely done on purpose. Klein's voice was clearly just Protesting Too Much, even pushing the popularity of discussing this matter up a level..."

The person in the shadows answered with a tone that saw through everything.

Titus's expression was gloomy, his fury almost impossible to contain. It wasn't just towards Klein, but even more so towards the person before him.

"Do I need you to tell me The Whole Story of this matter?"

"I only want to know why your people would betray!?"

Titus reopened the Holographic Screen, and a video began to play. Looking at the environment, it indeed was some kind of interrogation environment.

Nelson sat right across, his expression looking somewhat apprehensive and panicked.

"...Can you guarantee that what you say is completely true?"

"Yes..." Nelson spoke slowly: "Titus has already reached a deep cooperation with us. He believes Klein stole his position, so he wants to use every means possible to pull her down..."

The ensuing conversation basically spelled out Titus and the Black Net's plans, ambushing Horus, fabricating public opinion disadvantageous to Klein, and the like.

Of course, it was definitely embellished, completely eliminating the fact that Klein actually did steal Titus's position.

"Betrayal is a very normal thing. Everyone has selfish desires in their hearts. Nelson is not a low-level Fanatic Operative who can be casually brainwashed..." The tone of the person in the shadows was plain: "I've met him, he is not someone willing to die for the Black Net."

"The reason things have reached this stage is still because he didn't receive the intelligence of Li Yu heading to the Southern Territory in time."

"His Highness Titus, your power seems to be weakening day by day."

Titus's eyes widened. You fking Shift Blame onto me again.

Last time when Horus escaped, you said I didn't provide enough intelligence.

This time when your people betray, you say my intelligence was insufficient again, leading to him being caught.

Do you really take me for an easy target!?

"Heh..." A bizarre curve suddenly formed on Titus's lips. His gaze was gloomy as he stared at that patch of shadow: "Say I go find Li Yu now, then completely surrender to him, turning around to counter the Black Net. Wouldn't this result be very interesting?"

Fk!

That person in the shadows, who could originally maintain a calm and composed demeanor, instantly couldn't hold it in upon hearing this sentence.

"His Highness Titus, you wouldn't do this. You should still remember what Li Yu has done..." He laughed dryly.

"Nothing more than some minor friction. Both are compromises, but compromising with him, it seems I can get more..." Titus's eyes were deep, as if truly considering this matter.

"This..." The person in the shadows suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. If Titus was forced by him to defect to the enemy, the High Echelon would skin him alive.

"You collaborate with me because you want to borrow Return Star's power, so you can only rely on me." Titus stood up, walked to the shadow, and looked down at that patch of shadow: "I collaborate with you only because I am unwilling, I am unconvinced, I am unhappy!"

"If I compromise now, I'm still high and mighty in Return Star, and what about you?"

There was a dead silence in the shadow, unable to utter a single word.

Titus had continuously suffered blows recently, to the point where even he almost forgot that this Highness was not someone to be trifled with!

"Go deal with the network Public Opinion. Mobilize your forces, don't just Shift Blame here!" Titus turned around and said coldly.

It took a long time for a single word, "Okay," to come from the shadow.

In the following few days, due to several forces constantly wrestling in the dark, the heat of this matter never died down, and many Citizens felt Public Outrage...

"...It was actually Titus playing tricks. We aren't afraid of strong external enemies, but afraid of internal ghosts..."

"...How could he do such a thing? That's Horus!"

"So it wasn't because of the Empress's recklessness, but because there was an Internal Traitor!"

"..."

A large portion of them were ordinary Citizens unaware of the truth, drifting along with the wind of public opinion. There were even some young people who had just come into contact with Horus and didn't have much emotion towards him at all.

After all, Horus had gone through a long period of silence, and his reputation only became loud this past year.

And most people were just following the trend to reminisce, posting things like "Have a safe journey", "Remembering a great general" on social networks.

But in reality, once this storm passed, they might never remember the name Horus for the rest of their lives.

Of course, there were also some people who were more rational, believing that just relying on this video, without any other evidence, to condemn Titus was simply too outrageous.

They should wait and see, to see if there was any substantive evidence.

...

"I hope Titus doesn't get too anxious and angry. This game needs to be played slowly..." Li Yu watched the changes in public opinion on the network with great interest.

This was the idea he told Klein. Relying solely on Nelson himself, wanting to Work Once, Rest Forever to pull Titus down was clearly unrealistic.

It was better to use this method to disintegrate his reputation, and then find the right opportunity to deal a fatal blow.

Thinking of Titus's anxious and angry appearance, Li Yu was in a great mood and opened the System page.

Today was a memorable day, because the Second Clone finally kicked the bucket.

The Second Clone's survival ability was indeed very strong. Under the enhancement of the [Butterfly Effect], he still persevered for so long in the Star Wars world, yielding several waves of ruthless goods.

Honestly speaking, he felt quite guilty inside.

Number One and Number Three, these two bastards, enjoyed the blessings of beauties in other worlds to their hearts' content, while only Number Two lived in constant hiding every day.

Continuously encountering unexpected events brought about by the [Butterfly Effect].

And the cause of his death was inextricably linked to the [Butterfly Effect].

Li Yu casually glanced over it. It was mainly because his previous activities with the protagonist group had caused Number Two to long be noted down in the Galactic Republic's little black book.

It was just that later on, Number Two was very careful and had never been discovered. This time, due to a minor incident, he was discovered by the Galactic Republic once again.

After Palpatine investigated carefully, he realized that this Crazy Bastard seemed quite fierce, and he didn't use the Force either. He immediately became greatly interested and ordered people to hunt down Number Two.

But Number Two wasn't Not to be Trifled With either. Various methods emerged endlessly, causing the Galactic Republic to suffer quite a loss.

In the end, the Galactic Republic was Furious, mobilizing a super large-scale force, and ultimately ganged up on Number Two until he died.

"Sigh, it's elder brother who let you down. Next time I encounter a suitable world, I'll definitely send you to enjoy yourself..."

Li Yu couldn't help but say, after all, the Second Clone basically didn't live a single good day.

To end up being hunted down by the entire Galactic Republic, it was too tragic.

However, this wave of rewards was worth the tragic death of the Second Clone.

[Avatar recovered, cooldown time -- 100 days]

"100 days again, why is the cooldown time getting longer and longer now?" Li Yu muttered a couple of sentences, didn't pay it much mind, and continued to check the rewards.

[Obtained special consumable -- Galactic Republic Reinforcements: Powerful military support from the Galactic Republic. They are your most solid backing. With their support, you can do anything you want to do.]

This was a resplendent galactic badge, sparkling brightly.

Li Yu's eyes widened. Damn, what does this mean?

Does this mean I can break through the world's limitations and summon the Galactic Republic to help me fight people?

No, it should also be a projection, and have a time limit, but it's strong enough.

Although the system description didn't specify the exact support force, the sentence "you can do anything you want to do" was enough to explain everything.

Good death, Number Two!

Li Yu couldn't help but shout in his heart!

Although you died in the Star Wars world, you are still alive in my heart, and your status ranks ahead of those two bastards.

Compared to this most important reward, the other rewards weren't as stunning. Most of the rest were useless miscellaneous items, [Raven Starship], [Moss Energy Rifle] and the like, nothing special.

After sorting out Number Two's harvest, Li Yu felt his confidence rise again. He grinned wildly; now even if the Emperor passed by his door, he'd have to take two slaps before he could leave.

...

Not long after, Hunter knocked on Li Yu's door, raising an eyebrow and saying: "You seem to be in a very good mood..."

"It's alright..." Li Yu restrained his smile and asked: "What do you need me for?"

"It's not me looking for you, it's Queen Vimala looking for you. Is your Smart Terminal on 'do not disturb'? She couldn't contact you," Hunter reminded.

"Almost forgot, I was dealing with something earlier, so I told Claptrap not to disturb me for now." Li Yu realized, opening his Smart Terminal, and sure enough there were several messages from Vimala.

"Empress Klein asked me to see what you were doing. Remember to go see Queen Vimala as soon as possible. I still have things to do..." Hunter left a few words and hurriedly left, not knowing what he was busy with.

"Vimala, could it be because of God's Throne again? Now I can actually try and see if I can Enlighten that thing..." Li Yu pondered secretly.

He could only think of God's Throne as the reason Vimala was looking for him.

This thing was still in Return Star's hands. Li Yu didn't know what the Star Glory Empire's goal was, so he didn't want to let it go easily.

However, the Star Glory Empire had been constantly urging, and the Council also seemed restless; he couldn't keep delaying indefinitely.

Previously, his Faith reserves were severely insufficient and he didn't want to waste it. Now he could give it a try.

If he could Enlighten it, he could hand God's Throne over.

Thinking of this, Li Yu immediately prepared to go meet Vimala.

(End of Chapter)