Chapter 109: 105 He Zhi vs Agamus (Fifth Update, Request Full Subscription!)

After more than half an hour of Qiming’s “guidance,” the Minister of Engineering PhD went from initial indifference to growing unease.

Thinking of all the uncertain factors, the Minister of Engineering PhD finally realized what a hot potato he was holding.

“It’s… you have a point… but what can I do? The current evidence shows Jin Guqiao is perfectly fine.”

Qiming smiled: “Just add a slight polish at the end.”

“You could write—despite existing evidence, the committee deems the project feasible.”

“But it must be emphasized that Jin Guqiao is an alien technology artifact, and the possibility of it going out of control after long-term study cannot be denied.”

After pondering for a long while, the Minister of Engineering PhD nodded: “Excellent—this conclusion is extremely rigorous!”

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Soon, the Minister of Engineering PhD’s report was released.

NHK immediately followed up with this news report.

“The Minister of Engineering PhD’s report concludes that while the Jin Guqiao retrofit plan is largely safe, prolonged study may reveal hidden flaws.”

The camera cut to street protests, crowds demonstrating against Jin Guqiao.

“It’s a demon—I’ll never forget how it killed my mother!”

“TPC is pathetic—only good at picking up alien trash. Get these things out! Our Defense Force is enough to protect us!”

Director’s Office.

Tsuchibashi Yu and He Zhi watched the news on TV, their expressions grim.

At this time yesterday, Tsuchibashi Yu had looked calm.

He had said most citizens were simple-minded, easily manipulated into hating or believing in things they knew nothing about.

How composed he had been when mentoring his successor, how miserable he felt now.

“Find out exactly what happened!” Tsuchibashi Yu ordered, his face dark.

Earlier, Qiming had hinted to the Minister of Engineering PhD that if blamed, he could shift the fault onto him.

So He Zhi’s subordinates quickly traced it back to Qiming.

“How is it him!” He Zhi’s staff officer exclaimed in surprise.

He called Minister Yin to ask him to invite Qiming over for a chat.

“Be polite,” he added at the end.

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At this moment, Qiming was having breakfast with Emi, watching the cafeteria’s TV.

“I remember NHK is government-run—looks like the Defense Force is pressuring them.” Qiming nodded in satisfaction.

Though the Defense Force only meant to sabotage their rivals, they’d finally done something right.

But strangely, where was the Defense Force’s official reporter, Hirakawa? Why wasn’t he seen this time?

Did he get retaliated against for making Aizen Makoto lose face last time?

Thinking of this, Qiming cheerfully scrolled through the comments under Jin Guqiao’s real-time news—the public sentiment had flipped again.

Many citizens now believed that humanity’s current defense capabilities, combined with the help of so many Ultras, were sufficient to protect Earth’s peace—no need to risk using alien machinery.

Tsuchibashi Yu’s scheme had been broken.

From the original plot of *Blazer*, Tsuchibashi Yu was a very skilled man.

He had managed to retire yet remain in power, making the nominal supreme commander bow to him, becoming Japan’s de facto emperor.

But before Sir Humphrey, he still fell short.

Emi curiously asked what would happen if the Minister of Engineering PhD had been silenced beforehand and refused to revise the report.

Qiming: “It doesn’t matter—then we just handle the media and steer their interpretation the same way.” His father’s “Professor Gao” had taught him another method—he had plenty of backups.

“It seems the psychiatric hospital where Sir Humphrey stays is quite impressive—full of hidden talents.”

“Besides him, there’s another man—his real name is Huang Dao Long or Huang Dao Long, everyone calls him Dao Long.”

“This old man is no ordinary person—he claimed he once dealt with a demon dragon and warned me never to trust anyone’s promises…”

Emi listened intently, but soon Minister Yin arrived, saying He Zhi’s staff officer wished to see him.

“Finally… I’ll be right back.” Qiming stood up—this was part of his plan.

According to the hardliners’ aggressive style, if someone dared sabotage their plans, they’d drag him to interrogation and torture him all night.

But facing Qiming, with his formidable record, He Zhi showed extraordinary patience and courtesy.

He hosted the meeting in his own office, serving fine tea and snacks.

“Team Leader Qiming… why did you do this? Was it Staff Officer Kento who ordered you?” he asked.

Qiming: “No—it was my own idea.”

He Zhi’s voice grew agitated: “Why? Don’t you want TPC’s armed forces to be stronger?”

Qiming: “Of course I do—but Jin Guqiao was tampered with by that ‘Chao Ying PhD.’ I won’t be stuck cleaning up the mess later.”

He Zhi’s staff officer froze, astonished: “On what basis do you say that? Do you know Chao Ying PhD?”

Qiming then recounted the situation of Agamus from *Dekaranger*, leaving He Zhi’s staff officer speechless.

“Even if you’re making up a story, make it plausible—what you’re saying, even a three-year-old wouldn’t believe.”

“According to your claim, if this ‘Agamus’ truly exists…”

“Then if humans attacked his planet and killed his wife, he’d help us fight the Sphaira?”

Qiming drained his tea and stood up: “You should understand—reality doesn’t follow logic.”

“I’ve given you all the intelligence—go test it yourself and see.”

Qiming’s calm confidence made He Zhi’s staff officer suddenly doubt himself.

If anyone else had said this, He Zhi would’ve thought them insane.

But Qiming… someone this powerful wouldn’t joke like this, would he?

Thinking of this, his hands involuntarily grew damp with sweat.

He grabbed a pistol and set off directly for Chao Ying PhD’s secret research lab in Japan.

“I saw this morning’s news—the public opinion has flipped again. You’re under heavy pressure, aren’t you?”

Chao Ying PhD remained as refined and composed as ever—his thoughts clear, his speech polished, utterly unlike the “obsessive lunatic with a warped mind” Qiming described.

How could such a Chao Ying PhD want to destroy Earth? Clearly, Team Leader Qiming was overworked and mentally exhausted.

Thinking this, He Zhi’s staff officer relaxed, chatting with Chao Ying PhD about Jin Guqiao.

But he didn’t forget his purpose—even if the chance was slim, he’d try.

After an hour of discussing “how to handle this public relations crisis,” He Zhi said he had to rush to his next meeting. Chao Ying PhD rose to see him off.

After escorting He Zhi’s staff officer to the door, Chao Ying PhD turned and walked toward his residence.

He Zhi called out in as natural a tone as possible: “Hey, Agamus.”

Hearing his name called, “Chao Ying PhD” instinctively turned—and met He Zhi’s face, slowly stiffening.

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