Chapter 148: Request

As various concrete evidence and details were made public, the contempt in Yue Hansun's eyes vanished, replaced by solemnity and doubt.

The representatives of the other major powers had long put away all disdain; they whispered to each other, their expressions gravely serious.

If Wei Gong's words are true, this is no longer a crisis of a single country or region.

It is an unprecedented Mutation, capable of overturning the entire current human order!

Wei Gong calmly surveyed the room, taking in everyone's reactions.

He saw through the fear, doubt, and helplessness in their hearts when facing the unknown force.

The time has come.

He cleared his throat; his voice was soft yet reached each person's ears clearly.

"Weird Intelligence, containment methods, and counter‑weapons— the Federation is already at the forefront of the world."

"For the survival of all humanity, I propose establishing the Quanqiu Weird Yingduo Alliance."

"Each nation, at the state level, should join the Federal Weird Investigation Bureau, set up branches in their countries, and jointly invest funds and resources for research."

As the words fell, a suppressed sigh rippled through the conference room.

Yue Hansun's complexion instantly turned extremely grim.

Join?

Sounds nice!

Isn't this just turning the whole world into subordinate branches of the Federal Weird Investigation Bureau?!

Before he could react, Wei Gong's tone abruptly shifted, becoming indisputable.

"Core Intelligence on Weird incidents and special technologies and weapons to counter the Weird will only be shared with members of the alliance's branches."

"Moreover, the alliance's supreme leader and rule‑maker must be the Federation, which has the most experience dealing with the Weird."

"The headquarters will also be located within the Federation."

"All of this is to ensure that, when confronting a Nation-Destruction Level disaster, the policy is absolutely correct, efficiency maximized, and losses minimized!"

"—Extortion! This is blatant political extortion!"

Yue Hansun erupted, slamming the table hard; his stout body trembled violently with anger.

"Do you intend to use this as a chance to become the new world hegemon?!"

"I tell you, there is no door for you!"

He glared at Wei Gong, spitting furiously.

"We, North American Union, have the world's most powerful army and the most advanced technology! Even if there truly is any Weird, we can handle it ourselves!"

"Want us to be subservient? Dream on!"

Having said that, he roughly tugged his tie, turned his back on the room, and stalked toward the conference door, muttering curses.

"Absurd meeting! A waste of my time!"

As Yue Hansun stormed out, the representatives of the other major powers exchanged uneasy glances, rose, and said they needed to return to "carefully consider".

A conference concerning humanity's fate seemed about to end on a sour note.

Wei Gong sat in the head seat, his expression serene, watching each departing figure with eyes as still as an ancient well.

He was about to leave as well.

At that moment.

A trembling voice came from behind him.

"Lord Wei Gong... please stay!"

Wei Gong slowly turned around.

There stood Bu Lie Dian representative Ka Te, standing there.

"Bu Lie Dian... needs your help!"

"Real help!"

Half an hour later.

Inside a private conference room.

Ka Te had shed any remaining dignity and restraint of a great‑power delegate; he recounted the domestic "Nightmare" incident, the bizarre deaths of over a dozen teenagers, and the massacre that still makes his limbs freeze when he recalls it, telling Wei Gong everything without reservation.

"We are at a loss, Lord, we are completely at a loss!"

Ka Te bowed his head deeply, his voice full of humiliation and helplessness.

He lifted his head:

"I, representing Bu Lie Dian, formally request the Federation to dispatch an expert team for inbound assistance! To investigate and contain the Weird within our borders!"

Wei Gong listened quietly, his fingers rhythmically tapping the tabletop.

When Ka Te finished, he finally spoke slowly.

"It can be done."

Ka Te's eyes burst with ecstatic joy.

But Wei Gong's next words made him feel as if he were falling into an ice cave.

"But I have two conditions."

"First, Bu Lie Dian must join the Federation‑led Quanqiu Weird Yingduo Alliance."

"Second, the Federation‑sent 'Consultant Group' shall have the same operational authority as your highest security department when conducting investigations and containment within Bu Lie Dian, including but not limited to accessing Intelligence, personnel redeployment, and the right to open fire in emergencies."

Ka Te's complexion instantly turned whiter than paper.

Publicly acknowledging joining the alliance is tantamount to announcing to the world that the Bu Lie Dian Empire has fully aligned with the Federation in the new‑era tide.

And the second condition is essentially handing over a portion of national security, temporarily entrusting it to others!

He wanted to argue, but upon seeing Wei Gong's calm yet sharp eyes, he swallowed all his words.

He understood that he had no right to bargain.

With their current intelligence and abilities, they still couldn't resolve the Weird.

Especially that nightmare that kills people in their dreams......

If it were allowed to fully develop, it would be over.

"I need to report to the Prime Minister......"

"Sure, we respect your considerations."

Wei Gong lifted the teacup and gently blew the steam.

Kater, at the far end of the Corridor outside the conference room, dialed the highest‑encrypted phone.

In less than ten minutes.

He returned and extended his hand.

"Prime Minister...... has agreed to your terms."

On the official car returning to the Federal Weird Investigation Bureau headquarters.

Wei Gong closed his eyes to rest, yet his fingers tapped lightly on his knee.

Bu Lie Dian is only a beginning.

With this template and the ever‑spreading Weird incidents, those countries still watching and hesitating will soon make a choice.

Solving the Bu Lie Dian matter requires a sufficiently sharp knife.

A knife that can carve the Federation's first solid foothold on the New World's map—the sharpest knife.

The vehicle smoothly entered the Federal Weird Investigation Bureau headquarters base.

Wei Gong returned to his office and retrieved a top‑secret file.

【Core Captain Plan】

On the screen, eight avatars and code names were quietly arranged.

They are the Federal Weird Investigation Bureau's top combat force, elite selected from countless blood‑and‑fire Weird incidents.

They are the Federation's strongest trump card.

Wei Gong's gaze slowly swept over the eight code names.

Finally, his finger lingered on one of them.

【Mei】.

"Qin Zhixia......"

Wei Gong whispered the name.

He recalled the girl who, in the "Ghost Wall" trial, endured twenty‑four hours through near‑mad willpower.

He remembered that resolute gaze reborn from fire.

Her résumé was not the most perfect.

Her experience was not the richest either.

Yet she possessed something that others lacked.

Going abroad on missions, she faced not only unknown Weird but also complex international relations and hidden hostility.

This knife must be not only sharp but also sufficiently resilient and steadfast.

A barely noticeable curve lifted Wei Gong's mouth corner.

"It's time to test the quality of our 'Core Captain'."