Chapter 227: I, Yunxiao, Emperor of the Federation!!!

Perhaps Yuan Lao had already decided to hand over his position to Yunxiao, and this process would certainly be extremely arduous.

Without even mentioning how many people Yuan Lao would need to convince to agree to this measure, just letting a girl who has just come of age shoulder the main burden requires considerable psychological preparation.

And his purpose in encouraging Yunxiao is obviously so that, when he can no longer do so one day, Yunxiao will have enough strength and potential to handle the responsibilities.

But the most important thing is...

Yunxiao simply does not want to become this Chief at all!

Looking at the appointment document before her, Yunxiao felt utterly helpless.

"I...."

"Let me think it over..."

Yunxiao took the appointment letter, feeling somewhat at a loss inside.

"Wait!"

The other party stopped Yunxiao, then produced another storage unit from their pocket and said.

"Miss Yun, these are Yuan Lao's words left for you."

"Okay... okay!"

Yunxiao quickly shut the door, wearing slippers that went pat-pat as she ran toward the kitchen.

At this moment, our battle-hardened veteran 118 was carefully preparing the veteran's weight-loss meal for Federation veterans, unaware of what Yunxiao had just gone off to do.

When Yunxiao learned that Yuan Lao intended to appoint her as Chief, the first thing that came to mind was 118; anyway, whenever she couldn't make up her mind, she would leave the decision to 118.

Listening to Yunxiao's account, 118 fell silent for a moment, glanced at the eagerly expectant Yunxiao, and its Logic Core kept thinking.

However, he wasn't thinking about the situation of this matter itself, but Yunxiao's attitude.

"It seems... there's an illusion of raising a daughter."

Thinking this, 118 gave Yunxiao an answer.

"Miss, you shouldn't be seeking my opinion; this is your own life."

"But!"

"Miss, didn't Yuan Lao leave some words for you? You might as well look at them before deciding."

Yunxiao bit her lip and nodded.

The two opened the storage card containing Yuan Lao's last words; the screen lit up, revealing a thin old man.

The old man's kind, familiar face made it instantly recognizable who he was.

Looking at the old man in the video, Yunxiao was greatly surprised; in her impression, when they attacked the Federation, Yuan Lao's complexion was ruddy and full of vigor—why had he changed so drastically?

The old man in the video spoke; although his voice sounded incessantly weak, one could still hear clearly what he was saying.

The first thing the other party said upon speaking was an apology.

He apologized for using Yunxiao's deceased parents, and for his unilateral decision.

He told Yunxiao the original plan, and frankly said that those who play with politics will surely receive their due retribution.

He admitted that he had once considered using Yunxiao as bait to kill the then rulers of the Federation, but after an internal struggle, he ultimately abandoned that idea.

"I am a sinner; I failed to protect my own brothers, failed to protect my brothers' sons, and even wanted to drag his granddaughter into the political whirl..."

"But Yunxiao, I love this country; this is beyond doubt."

"Among the people around me now, no one can bear the banner of the Chief."

"They still need a new leader to lead them."

"Intelligent Machinery and the Insect Disaster have long had their armies ready; I am no longer able to weigh more options, so I chose to entrust all of this to you, who possess infinite future..."

Yunxiao quietly listened to Yuan Lao's words to the end, and even then she still didn't know what she ought to do.

Yuan Lao's patriotism is understandable, but Yunxiao is different.

From childhood onward, she had always lived under the Federation's calculations; her parents died because of the Federation, and even her grandfather was the same.

Yunxiao will never forget the days after being rescued by the New Federation, which were on the verge of collapse.

And she never imagined that Yuan Lao would value her so highly, placing the fate of the entire nation so confidently in her hands—is that really alright?

Yunxiao doesn't know; unable to make a decision, hesitant, she once again turned her gaze toward 118.

And 118, watching this seemingly last will but actually a coercive video, felt its understanding of humanity rise once again.

All crows under heaven are generally black; Yuan Lao might be considered one of those crows with some principles and conscience, but after all, he is ultimately a politician.

118 translated that passage roughly as: "Old timer, I'm done for; the Insect Disaster and Intelligent Machinery have cooked up something big—if you don't go, we're all finished."

118 very concisely explained the meaning of that passage to Yunxiao; after hearing it, Yunxiao felt somewhat stuck.

Nothing else, it's just too lifelike....

Yunxiao felt utterly helpless; no wonder they say this is a coercive plea....

What Yuan Lao valued in her was not her political talent, but her strength, scientific ability, and aptitude.

Once Yunxiao breaks through to the Eight Boundary Machinery Master like her grandfather did, she can again resolve the heavenly disaster.

This old timer knows Yunxiao's personality; frankly speaking, the current Yunxiao has nothing to do with anything besides herself and 118.

Therefore, to bind Yunxiao to the present Federation, we need to establish a community of fate between Yunxiao and all humanity, so as to firmly lock her to mankind.

Although saying this may be somewhat extreme and hard to hear, there's no way around it—that's what he means.

If civilization is destroyed, where could Yunxiao possibly fare well?

"In other words, I later have to simultaneously take down Intelligent Machinery and also kill the Insect Emperor of the Insect Disaster?"

Yunxiao stretched out her little hand, dazedly pointing at herself.

"Miss, if I haven't misunderstood, that's what Yuan Lao meant."

"Me?"

"No way, no way, I'll die!"

Yunxiao hastily waved her hands, her timid look causing 118's Logic Core to feel a wave of helplessness.

Miss... you don't need to belittle yourself like this....

Your talent is strong; you could definitely achieve that in the future.

Yunxiao pouted, looking utterly aggrieved.

Why... why do I always have to fight in the peak matches!!!

Yunxiao truly didn't want to become the Insect Emperor or Empress; she just wanted to lie low as a homebody, and being invincible in the end would be fine.

Just thinking about all the troubles that would follow after becoming chief made Yunxiao feel utterly hopeless.

Miss, don't worry; according to my calculations, you will definitely possess strength matching theirs within ten years.

Besides, I'm still here.

Yunxiao listened to 118's words, feeling helpless inside but also calming down.

Yunxiao also couldn't make sense of the current situation; the chief position is equivalent to the highest echelon of the whole Alliance.

Me, Yunxiao, how did I end up becoming an emperor directly?

From now on, call me Yun Emperor!!!

118 saw Yunxiao's worried face and suddenly started laughing foolishly, with its Logic Core popping up several question marks.

As expected, his cognition was correct; the brains of carbon-based life forms are all filled with spaghetti code!