Chapter 1205: Dispersing the Information

Captain Ketuo's voice was still echoing in the Communication Device, and Alan had already stood up.

"Two hours."

Alan repeated the number, three eyes scanning the Southeast War Zone map on the holographic projection in turn.

"What will Valken do using this emergency meeting?"

Yingzhou did not answer immediately.

His fingers slid rapidly across the Data Pad, pulling up the intelligence summary for the last twelve hours.

The Kalidusi network was continuously transmitting fragmented information.

The frequency of military movements around the Capital Star had tripled, all high-ranking officers on leave were urgently recalled, the encryption level for communications to dozens of stars had been raised to the highest, and there was... an undeclared takeoff record for the Commander-in-Chief's private Shuttle seventeen minutes ago.

The destination was marked as "Temporary Classified."

"Valken is no longer on the Capital Star."

Yingzhou said.

"Seventeen minutes ago, his private Shuttle took off, its course deviating from all preset safe routes."

"Hiding?"

Alan frowned.

"At a juncture like this?"

"Not fleeing for his life."

Yingzhou's fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the Data Pad.

"It is changing the battlefield. The front-line battlefield cannot be held, and the capital's political circle is also unfavorable to him; he needs a... position where he does not have to face questioning."

Before the words had faded, another of Alan's communication lines lit up.

It was General Geke.

"Alan. My people just confirmed, Valken is not at the residence, not at the command center, not at any trackable location. His Chief of Staff claims the Commander-in-Chief is 'temporarily recuperating due to health reasons,' but the medical team has no records."

"General, do you think he..."

"I think he is preparing to do that thing. That 'Mirror Rift' plan. Only by hiding himself, away from all supervision and constraints, can he execute it without any scruples. And... just ten minutes ago, all official channels began synchronously pushing an 'Emergency National Defense Notice.' Open your holographic news."

Alan raised his hand, activating the main projection screen in the study.

The Feng Qi Xing Alliance's official channel was playing a pre-recorded video.

"... According to reliable intelligence, the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance harbors extreme fear of a natural phenomenon called the 'Mirror Rift' during its expansion wars. This phenomenon is a normal state of cosmic energy flow, but the superstition and ignorance of the Human rulers have demonized it into a so-called 'parallel world invasion channel'..."

The spokesperson's tone was steady, even carrying a hint of academic objectivity.

"... To curb this fear, the Human Empire has long blocked related research and slandered any civilization that steps into this field as 'Heretic' or a 'threat.' Now, they are using this hypocritical excuse to launch a war of extermination against the Feng Qi Xing Alliance..."

The screen switched.

It was no longer in the style of official news, but closer to the tone of a popular science documentary.

Holographic animations demonstrated the "scientific principles" of the Mirror Rift: natural fluctuations of the cosmic membrane, the macroscopic manifestation of quantum tunneling effects, the perfect closed loop of energy conservation... all terms were carefully selected, sounding professional, credible, and harmless.

"The scientists of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, under extremely difficult conditions, overcame the Human Empire's technological blockade and finally made a breakthrough in this field. This discovery will bring a new era of peace and prosperity to the entire Bode Star System, as long as the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is willing to set aside its prejudices and engage in equal dialogue."

"He is going to make the technology public."

Alan's voice was very low.

"It is to let other factions have the ability to use it."

Yingzhou had already opened another intelligence channel.

The Kalidusi network was rapidly aggregating information from all sides.

"Not 'going to.' It is 'already done.'"

Yingzhou projected the data stream onto the holographic screen.

Canaan Star Alliance: Received encrypted technical documents, currently organizing experts for verification.

Ash Star Alliance: Diplomatic department confirmed receipt of "peaceful technological data from the Feng Qi Xing Alliance."

Daikong Star Alliance: Intelligence shows the Supreme Council held an emergency closed-door meeting, with the agenda related to "supernatural defense measures."

And at least seven small and medium-sized factions, four cross-star-system commercial alliances, three independent scientific research organizations... all had received the "gift" sent by Valken in the past six hours.

"He doesn't want to negotiate anymore."

Yingzhou closed the projection.

"He wants to infect the entire Bode Star System with this virus. When everyone has the ability to open a Mirror Rift, the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance will no longer be able to target him, because there are too many enemies."

"This is a galaxy-level version of a suicide attack."

Alan said.

"Suicide attackers at least still die. What Valken wants is... to turn the entire chessboard into a sea of fire where no pieces can be placed. He doesn't care if he burns to death, as long as the opponent admits defeat first."

The study was quiet for three seconds.

Three seconds later, Yingzhou spoke.

"Plan changed. Starting now, total elimination."

Alan looked at him.

"Elimination scope?"

"All key nodes that maintain social operations in the Feng Qi Xing Alliance. Parliament, government, military, intelligence, scientific research, industry, transportation, communications... the highest administrator in every field, everyone capable of issuing orders, organizing resources, and maintaining order."

"Target count?"

"Phase one: one hundred and twenty-seven." Yingzhou's Data Pad automatically generated the list.

Alan quickly browsed the list.

Every line was marked with the target's position, permissions, security level, weakness analysis, and recommended execution method.

"Time window?"

"Before the meeting begins."

Yingzhou glanced at the timer.

"One hour and fifty minutes. Valken has hidden himself, but the administrative system of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance is still running. Before he can perform any substantial operations through the mirror rift, this system must be paralyzed. Prevent his orders from being sent out, prevent his executors from acting, and render his communication network completely silent."

"Understood."

Alan began to transmit the orders.

"Units on the Capital Star, Highest Priority directive."

"Task codename: 'Harvest'."

"Target list is being transmitted. Enter execution status immediately upon confirmation. Repeat: execute immediately, no further confirmation required, no need to wait for subsequent orders. After completing the objectives, withdraw or enter deep cover according to 'Protocol-9'."

"Communication discipline: single activation, maintain absolute silence before and after execution. No unit may contact another, and no traceable traces may be left behind."

"Nature of the task: unrestricted. Use of any means is permitted, assume any risk, create any consequences. The only principle: the targets must die."

The first confirmation reply came in:

"Target confirmed: Director of the Capital Star Energy Administration. Estimated execution time: in twenty-three minutes."

"Target confirmed: Chief of the Communications Division of the Central Army Command Center. Estimated execution time: in seventeen minutes."

"Target confirmed: Deputy Head of Security for the Parliament Building. Estimated execution time: in thirty-one minutes."

"Target confirmed: Director of the Traffic Control General Administration. Estimated execution time: in forty minutes."