Chapter 521: The Sorrowful Simon and Mediation

The Gene Chain fusion was complete. Just as Li Yu came out of the Jade Void Palace, he was preparing to wait for his Genetic Structure to stabilize before using the Gene Optimization Device.

Immediately, he saw Hunter lying on the sofa, his face beaming with a radiant spring breeze, swinging the Silence Chains and watching the news.

"...Hello Citizens, today is the day of the Cannon Execution of the rebel organization leaders in the Southern Territory. We can see that many Citizens have already boarded spaceships and are watching from the periphery..."

"These four organization leaders come from different races and are all A-Tier Lifeforms. They are considered to have quite the Status in the Interstellar space, but they chose the wrong path..."

"...Ultimately, they were captured by Duke Li Yu. Anyone who disrupts the internal stability of Return Star has only one fate!"

Next was the Inquisitor announcing the crimes of these four lifeforms. They were jointly wanted in multiple Star Systems and could be considered guilty of heinous crimes.

The Energy Cannons had already been charged, and the mouths of the several individuals were sealed. However, from their eyes, it could be clearly seen that the four were filled with anger and despair.

Accompanied by the descent of the blazing Light Beam, the comments section was full of cheers.

Li Yu merely glanced at the live broadcast of the Cannon Execution before turning his gaze to Hunter:

"Cough cough, it's nothing..." Hunter restrained his beaming expression, shaking his head and saying: "It's just that recently I saw all aspects of Return Star gradually getting on the right track, and I feel happy for you."

"Scram to the side..." Li Yu said irritably: "Be careful someone doesn't steal your kidneys."

"Damn, did you track me?" Hunter was instantly startled, subconsciously wrapping his arms around his chest, his two chains clinking loudly.

Li Yu's head was covered in black lines: "I'm not that perverted yet. Anyone can see that beaming expression on your face."

"Haha..." Hunter laughed awkwardly: "Recently I met a lady, and we had a very pleasant conversation."

"Be careful. There are probably not a few organizations in the Interstellar space that have their eyes on you," Li Yu exhorted.

Hunter nodded: "Don't worry, I've already had Max's people check her out, there are no problems."

Hearing Hunter's answer, Li Yu didn't continue to question further. After all, this was the other party's private matter, and he wasn't interested in paying attention to it either.

He casually glanced at the [Tarkin Doctrine Compendium]. Because Li Yu had extinguished the resurgence of the rebellion in the Southern Territory with the momentum of wind and thunder, and captured several of its main leaders.

Coupled with the uproar caused by Titus's "Internal Traitor" incident some time ago.

This caused Klein's approval rating to not continue to fall during this period, and with the forceful Cannon Execution of the rebel organization leaders.

It even had an upward trend, having already returned to above 30%.

"Mhm, if the news of the mediation with The Council is announced, the approval rating should have another wave of increase. Reaching 40% shouldn't be much of a problem."

Li Yu pondered inwardly.

………

Star Glory Empire—Blazing Eye Star System

This place had already been heavily surrounded by the Empire's 14th Surveillance Fleet. The nearest Interstellar Hub had also been completely cleared out, and no outsiders were allowed to approach this place.

Space Blocking Devices, Hyper-Lightwave Detectors... various detection equipment tightly controlled the entire Star System.

The role played by the Surveillance Fleet was similar to Return Star's Patrol Fleet, just with a different name.

Its Commander, Karl Alder, was a Tarlan. His most prominent feature was that his two eyes were distributed vertically.

It was just that his footsteps were currently hurried, completely lacking the composure and demeanor a Commander should have.

Walking into the Office that originally should have belonged to him, he saw that his custom-made Red Fox Chair had already been occupied by someone.

Yet he didn't dare to show any emotion. Keeping his head down, he spoke: "Your Excellency Bianchi, the person has been caught and is being brought over."

The person called Bianchi kept his head down, wearing a black Suit, appropriate and elegant. He was carefully examining a green eyeball in his hand, seemingly having not heard Alder's words.

Alder also didn't dare to make a sound, and could only wait silently.

"Sigh..." After a long time, Bianchi let out a long sigh: "Waiting for you for so long, I was almost going to give up, and now you finally have a reaction..."

"The resources invested over so many years are almost no longer proportional to the harvest. This is my last chance, absolutely do not disappoint me..."

Alder kept his head down. Bianchi just had a habit of talking to himself... oh no, a habit, absolutely do not disturb this Lord when he is talking to himself.

"...A certain cousin of mine was originally just an obscure nobody, completely unranked within the Family Clan..."

"...But some time ago, he inexplicably unearthed a Dark Star, and even attracted The Emperor's attention. The ways of the world are truly impermanent..."

Bianchi let out another long sigh and shook his head. His Blazing Eye Star project was still quite eye-catching more than a decade ago.

It was just that there had been no breakthrough progress for such a long time, causing it to be gradually ignored.

But he didn't expect that some time ago, the Ghost God Orb suddenly showed abnormal movement, attracting his attention.

Putting down the green eyeball in his hand, he raised his head, seeming to finally see Alder, and only then spoke: "Take me to see that person..."

"Yes!"

Alder subconsciously wanted to raise his head, but after seeing that green orb in Bianchi's hand, he still somewhat terrifyingly lowered his head.

Soon, Bianchi saw the person he wanted to see...

Simon was tightly bound to the containment equipment. All four of his limbs were imprisoned, and he had severe injuries all over his body. His two originally scarlet eyeballs looked even redder at this moment.

He couldn't help but tug at his limbs. Due to the restriction of the Special Potion, the injuries that already couldn't be repaired were torn even more under his intense movements.

Severe pain swept across his nerves, but he clenched his teeth tightly, trying hard not to let out a single sound.

There was anger and despair in his heart, perhaps mixed with a little regret.

Initially, when he contacted Li Yu and learned of Li Yu's current Identity, he did take his words to heart and didn't act recklessly.

It was just that not long after, the enemies descended in large numbers and searched for the few remaining Tribesmen.

In the beginning, Simon could still endure it, but as time passed, because more and more Tribesmen died resisting, he could no longer endure it.

After being forced to take action once, he stirred up a hornet's nest.

Back when Blazing Eye Star suffered a devastating disaster, he was still just a lowly guard, completely unaware of just how deep the waters of this Universe were.

He thought he had the power to resist now, but facing enemies of the same level in multiple layers, he could only be caught.

"You are called, Simon, right?" Bianchi walked in here, with his back to the light, Simon couldn't clearly see what the person in front of him looked like at all.

"According to the data we collected, it should have been impossible for you to become an A-Tier Lifeform. So I am very curious, what did you experience during this period of time?"

"Are you interested in chatting with me?"

Simon coldly snorted, making up his mind that even if he died here, it was impossible for him to betray anyone.

Crackle crackle!

Electric Arcs shot out in all directions in the room. Simon's whole body was pierced by electrical currents. The high-intensity electrical currents formed physical Electric Arcs, dancing on his body.

Making Simon's entire body instantly emit green smoke, and even giving off the smell of cooked meat. The wounds that were originally still bleeding turned charred black.

"When you are asked a question, you'd best answer honestly!" Alder scolded.

"Don't, don't..." Bianchi shook his head, his tone carrying an inexplicable meaning: "This one is obviously a tough nut to crack. Your interrogation methods are useless."

"As long as you know it, I will absolutely not..." Simon said angrily. In his cognition, this group of people were the murderers who caused the destruction of Blazing Eye Star, so naturally he was angry.

However, halfway through his words, he saw a person slowly walk out from the shadows.

Simon couldn't say the second half of his sentence. He stared at the other party dumbfoundedly, more accurately, looking at the other party's palm.

There was a ghostly green eyeball there; it was the Sacred Relic of their clan!

How could this be...

The shock in Simon's heart was indescribable. Who was this person, and why could he control the Ghost God Orb?

"You should know what this thing is..." Bianchi spoke slowly, seeming to be talking to Simon, but also seeming to be talking to himself.

"More than a year ago, your High Priest Pucha mysteriously disappeared from Blazing Eye Star without leaving any traces. It wasn't until three months later that I received this news..."

"I had people search the entire Blazing Eye Star, but the result was completely fruitless."

"Until now, you popped up. I hope I can get the answers to all the questions from you."

After Bianchi finished speaking, the Ghost God Orb in his palm emitted an eerie radiance, which gradually strengthened.

Simon seemed to have noticed something and angrily rebuked: "Bastard, kill me if you have the ability!"

"Fuck your mother, kill me if you have the ability!"

"..."

Accompanied by the eerie green radiance, Simon gradually lost his Self-awareness, and his voice became lower and lower, until finally, his eyes became dull and he didn't utter a word.

Bianchi nodded in satisfaction, "Now, you can tell me."

………

"Recently, the joint meeting between The Council and Return Star, spearheaded by the Star Glory Empire, is currently being held..."

"It is reported that this is related to the attack incident in the Central Star System some time ago. Although the officials haven't given specific news, nor who the enemy is..."

"But through some special channels, some Citizens can learn that the enemy who launched that attack has inextricably linked ties with The Council..."

"...According to news disclosed by some insiders, that attack indeed originated from The Council, but it was not the official Council. It is likely plotted by a terrorist organization within The Council—the Old Ones..."

"...The Council also deeply regrets this attack incident and is willing to provide corresponding compensation..."

"...The Council is a mysterious interstellar civilization, with highly developed religion within its borders. The twelve Councilors call themselves by the titles of Divine Spirits..."

Turning on the news, nine out of ten channels were broadcasting this matter, all trying every means to pave the way for the truce incident.

After all, Return Star had lost Digor, as well as a large number of Citizens and soldiers, and there were also material losses. These were tangible losses.

If they announced a reconciliation with The Council without adequate preparation, not only would it fail to achieve the effect of calming Public Opinion, it would also very likely set off a secondary riot.

Various media outlets mainly publicized that the attackers were not the official Council, but the Old Ones, a terrorist organization.

Not only did this terrorist organization cause losses to Return Star, but it also constantly caused destruction within The Council year-round.

Creating an illusion for the numerous Citizens that they were on the same front line as The Council.

Furthermore, constantly revealing that The Council had a very good attitude. Even if it wasn't them who launched the attack, they still believed they bore partial responsibility and were willing to provide compensation.

Making the Citizens subconsciously think that Return Star held the advantage in this reconciliation.

After all, the attack wasn't launched by the official Council, yet they were willing to give compensation. This was obviously because Return Star was very awesome right now.

No one caused trouble in this reconciliation incident, including the Star Glory Empire, because they were also trying every means to facilitate this matter and didn't want any further unexpected situations.

Although there were some dissenting voices, they were all drowned out by the overwhelming positive propaganda.

Titus likewise maintained his silence. Although he knew that given the current trend of Public Opinion, the reconciliation would easily make Klein's Prestige soar.

However, he also clearly recognized that Return Star didn't have the capability to go to war with The Council. This bizarre reconciliation was already the best situation.

Continuing on wouldn't do him any good. It was just that although he understood this clearly, he was still very displeased.

Moreover, he knew that there must be something deeper hidden in this reconciliation incident. After all, the Star Glory Empire's reaction was too outrageous, directly working for free for Return Star.

The Black Net Organization also urged him to inquire about the specific situation of this matter.

It was just that, apart from Vimala, no one knew that God's Throne was forged and that Li Yu had left a backdoor in it.

Titus used every means, but didn't obtain any useful information, and could only drop the matter.

Seven days after Li Yu became a Third-Stage Evolutionist—

The three parties, Return Star, The Council, and the Star Glory Empire, jointly issued a peace declaration, emphasizing that in the current Interstellar environment, peaceful development was the only theme.

At the same time, The Council announced that although the attack on Return Star was done by the Old Ones, they were also willing to bear partial responsibility and provide humanitarian compensation, including compensation work for the deceased Citizens, and extra compensation.

Return Star also announced that the Old Ones were Return Star's mortal enemy, willing to jointly exterminate them with The Council, and expressed satisfaction with The Council's compensation.

The Star Glory Empire praised the frankness and magnanimity shown by the two civilizations in this reconciliation, stating directly that this was the demeanor a top-tier Interstellar civilization should have.

The Return Star Citizens were also very satisfied with this reconciliation. For a civilization as massive as The Council to be willing to give compensation to Return Star.

This was enough to show Return Star's Prestige on the interstellar stage, believing that Empress Klein's achievements had indeed exceeded their expectations, and didn't fail Digor's expectations.

Everyone Is Greatly Happy. As for what the truth was, no one cared.

(End of Chapter)