Chapter 402 Decision (Five-in-One)

Berudo saw that Dragon Dust and Komete were both eyeing Su Ming, and he immediately became anxious, promptly speaking to Su Mulong.

“Wait, Brother Su! I brought up the marriage proposal with you at the General Promotion Banquet, so we should follow the rule of first come, first served!”

Su Mulong’s head immediately swelled upon hearing Berudo’s words.

He remembered how he had wanted to arrange a marriage for Su Yuan, but he had met with rejection everywhere. Anyone who was remotely suitable would try every trick to decline.

Now, things had truly turned upside down; these people were actually fighting over it.

“This…”

Su Mulong didn’t know how to respond.

Su Feng and the others were also dumbfounded; it was their first time seeing a junior so popular.

At this moment, seeing Su Mulong’s difficulty, Su Ming proactively stepped forward and calmly said,

“Sirs, thank you for your high regard. However, I am still young and am not considering romantic relationships at the moment. I wish to prioritize my career.”

Dragon Dust and the others’ eyes lit up upon hearing Su Ming’s words, and they admired him even more.

They hadn’t expected Su Ming to have such foresight; his future was bound to be even more limitless.

Just as they were about to speak, Vice City Lord Okens walked onto the stage and shouted to everyone,

“Everyone, the guests will be arriving soon.”

Seeing this, Su Mulong quickly took the opportunity to say,

“Su Ming is indeed still young and should prioritize his career. The matter of marriage can be discussed later. The guests are about to arrive, let’s go welcome them.”

“Good!”

Dragon Dust and the others nodded.

At this moment, the three City Lords of Gakels also finished their conversations with others and walked towards the center of the hall.

At this time, the honor guard soldiers at the entrance of the hall loudly announced,

“Chief Fleef of Fuleita Kingdom, King Saivo of Woguo Kingdom, and Shihm Country Lord of Taszji Kingdom have arrived!”

Upon hearing this, Su Ming and the others turned their heads to look.

They saw Chief Fleef, King Saivo, and Shihm Country Lord, the three great country lords, dressed in luxurious ceremonial robes, walking in with smiling faces.

“Aren’t those the three kingdoms from the Donao Star Sea?”

“Yes, it’s them. That Fuleita Kingdom was even destroyed.”

Everyone whispered among themselves.

At this moment, Gakels took the lead and stepped forward, shaking hands with each of them and exchanging pleasantries.

“Welcome, welcome, it must have been a tiring journey.”

“Lord Gakels, you are too kind. It is our good fortune to be invited to the Federation’s annual meeting.”

Chief Fleef said with a very humble demeanor.

“That’s right, it’s our honor.”

Shihm and the other two country lords echoed.

“Alright, please come inside first.”

Gakels said politely to them.

“Good!”

Shihm and the others walked inside.

Many council members came forward to shake hands and exchange greetings with the three of Shihm.

At this time, the honor guard soldiers loudly announced again,

“Queen Beiwila of Haichao Kingdom, King Kendimu of Hajiaweite Kingdom, and King Fudege of Polut Kingdom have arrived!”

As the words fell.

A queen, dressed in a luxurious blue long dress, with skin as fair as snow, eyebrows like distant mountains, a high nose bridge, and rosy lips, led the way in. Following closely were a muscular middle-aged man in a black brocade robe with a thick beard, and an old man with a slightly stooped back, a face full of wrinkles, and sharp eyes, who also walked in.

Su Ming looked at the three entering country lords, a thoughtful expression on his face.

These three country lords were all from the Neutral Countries of the Tidal Star Sea, and their status was similar to Shihm’s.

They were all staunch allies of the Federation, having private defense agreements with them.

At this moment, Alicia enthusiastically went up to greet the three of them.

Most of Rainy City’s external industries were in the Tidal Star Sea, and many of her garrisons were also there.

Therefore, she had a deep relationship with the Neutral Countries of the Tidal Star Sea.

However, after Queen Beiwila and the others exchanged pleasantries with Alicia, they also enthusiastically greeted Gakels and Faraon.

At this time, the honor guard soldiers continued to announce,

“King Bystander of Abaike, has arrived!”

As the words fell, a short, obese middle-aged man with an oily face, wearing various luxurious gemstone rings on his hands, and dressed in a luxurious red starry robe, walked in with a beaming smile, greeting Gakels and the others with extreme eagerness.

Su Ming saw this guy, a strange look on his face, he hadn’t expected this fellow to come as well.

He remembered how the Royal Court Academy had almost been ruined by this guy when transporting supplies.

However, this guy was not an ordinary smooth operator. After the rebel army incident, this fellow immediately sought out Mia to smooth things over, and Vice Principal Fleck barely let him off the hook, otherwise, he would most likely have been blacklisted afterwards.

At this time, more and more country lords and envoys from Neutral Countries entered the hall.

Su Ming stood there quietly watching.

In the blink of an eye, more than an hour passed, and the entire hall was filled with numerous neutral country lords and envoys, making the scene very lively.

Su Mulong, Dragon Dust, and the others were all exchanging pleasantries with them.

Su Ming and the others quietly followed behind Su Mulong, silently watching them converse.

“Chief Fleef, after you attend the annual meeting this time, would you like to stay for a while longer?”

“Probably. We’re not just here for the annual meeting; we also plan to purchase some weapons.”

“Really? That’s great! You can consider our Longwen Group.”

Dragon Dust, Su Mulong, and other arms dealers, seeing that these Neutral Countries had a tendency to purchase weapons, immediately conversed with them even more enthusiastically.

Su Ming watched boredly; he wasn’t very interested in socializing.

“Squeak, squeak!”

At this moment, Little Gray popped out of Su Ming’s pocket and kept looking around. Then, it saw the fruit on a distant table and excitedly squeaked.

Su Ming picked up Little Gray, stroked its head, and gently comforted it.

“Wait a moment.”

Little Gray quieted down after hearing Su Ming’s words.

At this moment, Secretary Cloud Soft hurried into the main hall, turned her head to scan the room, and found City Lord Gakels, who was conversing with someone.

She quickly walked up to City Lord Gakels and whispered a few words in his ear.

City Lord Gakels’ face immediately showed a surprised expression. Without a moment of hesitation, he immediately walked out.

City Lord Faraon and City Lord Alicia saw this, exchanged glances, and immediately followed him.

The many council members and generals present were also very surprised to see the three City Lords of Gakels walking out.

“What happened?”

“Why are Lord Gakels and the others walking out?”

“I don’t know, let’s follow and see!”

“Let’s go!”

In an instant, everyone followed suit.

Su Ming was also puzzled by this scene, but he still followed Su Mulong and the others out.

For a moment, everyone in the hall walked out.

Outside the City Lord’s Mansion · Starlight Plaza.

Reporters were conducting live broadcasts, excitedly speaking.

“Today is the last day of the old year, and we can see that the annual meeting has begun, with the three City Lords and many council members and guests having entered…”

However, at this moment, City Lord Gakels suddenly led a crowd of people out from the main gate of the City Lord’s Mansion.

The reporter who was broadcasting froze, speaking in surprise.

“What’s going on? Why are Lord City Lord and the others all out?”

“That’s right! Why are they out again?”

In fact, not only were the reporters confused, but Su Ming and the others were also very puzzled.

They followed City Lord Gakels down the sky ladder.

Soon, the three of Gakels reached the edge of the plaza, stopped, and stood there waiting with serious expressions.

Su Ming looked at this scene, showing a very surprised expression. It seemed that Gakels and the others were greeting someone. What important person was coming?

At this moment, Su Feng also lowered his voice to ask Su Mulong.

“Father, who is coming? To make the three City Lords personally come out to greet them.”

“I don’t know. I haven’t heard of any particularly important guests arriving. However, since they can make the three City Lords humble themselves to greet them, the person’s identity must be extremely noble.”

Su Mulong said with a furrowed brow.

“Could it be Mokdo, the patriarch of the Morris Interstellar Bank’s behind-the-scenes family?”

Su Feng tried to ask.

“Possibly, his status is high enough, but he hasn’t left Saint Jocks planet for a long time.”

Su Mulong thought for a moment and replied.

And just as everyone was whispering conjectures, a series of elongated black hovercars drove over from a distance. All these hovercars were flying the flag of Shabask Kingdom.

Upon seeing the flag, Su Ming suddenly understood.

So it was King Ohmid of Shabask Kingdom visiting, no wonder the reception was so high-profile.

But then again, Ohmid really gave the Federation face, personally visiting shortly after ascending to the throne.

At this moment, the black hovercar stopped steadily, and Cloud Soft personally stepped forward to open the car door.

Shadr, dressed in a luxurious black brocade robe, wearing a small crown, and adorned with various extravagant gemstone rings and necklaces, walked down with a powerful presence.

Su Ming was dumbfounded at this sight, muttering to himself,

“What’s going on? Why is it this idiot?”

“Huh? Su Ming, what did you say?”

Su Mulong and the others heard Su Ming’s words, looked at him in confusion, and asked.

“Nothing.”

Su Ming’s expression stiffened, and he quickly explained.

“Oh.”

Su Mulong and the others didn’t take it to heart, assuming they had misheard.

At this moment, the three of Gakels immediately went up to him enthusiastically.

“Welcome, His Royal Highness Prince Shadr!”

“Lord Gakels, Lord Faraon, Lord Alicia, hello.”

Shadr smiled, extended his hand, and shook hands with the three of Gakels one by one, appearing very mature and steady.

After exchanging pleasantries, Gakels lowered his voice and asked,

“Your Royal Highness Shadr, why didn’t your esteemed country notify us in advance of your visit, so we could prepare to welcome you? And not long ago, when we sent you an invitation, didn’t you say you wouldn’t be coming?”

“Alas, Lord Gakels, you are unaware. When your esteemed country extended the invitation, it wasn’t that we didn’t want to come, but rather that my Grandfather passed away. My father was overcome with grief and truly unable to visit. However, he felt it was imperative to come, so my father sent me as a representative to visit the Federation.”

Shadr said with a mournful expression.

“I never expected Shihm Country Lord to have passed away. Please accept my condolences!”

Upon hearing this, Gakels’ expression also darkened, and he quickly comforted Shadr.

“Thank you for your concern, Lord Gakels.”

Shadr replied calmly.

“Your Royal Highness Shadr, the annual meeting has already begun, please come inside.”

Gakels warmly invited Shadr to enter.

“Good!”

Shadr then followed the three of Gakels towards the City Lord’s Mansion.

Seeing this, everyone followed, discussing animatedly.

“Who is that?”

“He is Prince Shadr of Shabask Kingdom, and I heard that his father is an only child, so if there are no surprises, Shadr will also be the future King of Shabask Kingdom.”

“Wow, then his status must be very high, right?”

“That’s right.”

Su Ming looked at Shadr’s back, a strange expression on his face.

Truly, life is full of uncertainties. Who would have thought that Shadr, who was like a hooligan not long ago, had now become a distinguished guest?

Not long after.

Everyone returned to the main hall.

The envoys and country lords from the Neutral Countries present all looked at Shadr, who entered surrounded by everyone.

Each of them showed an envious expression. Although they were all Neutral Countries, Shabask Kingdom was famously wealthy and desirable, simply incomparable.

If one observed carefully, they would notice that all the council members and generals, upon returning to the hall, intentionally or unintentionally gathered around Shadr, not dispersing.

At this moment, Gakels conversed with Shadr with a beaming smile.

“Prince Shadr, when you visited, did King Ohmid Germany give you any instructions?”

“Yes, I’m not just here for the annual meeting, I’m also here for a big purchase!”

Shadr asked without hesitation.

“A big purchase?”

Gakels, Faraon, and Alicia immediately showed brilliant smiles.

“That’s right, we’re purchasing 500 billion federal currency worth of weapons this time.”

Shadr laid out his cards directly.

For a moment, everyone in the hall gasped.

“500 billion!”

“I didn’t hear wrong, did I? Such a huge purchase order?”

Instantly, everyone couldn’t sit still, including the seven major arms dealers, Dragon Dust, Su Mulong, and others.

They hadn’t seen a purchase order of this magnitude in over a hundred years, and they immediately squeezed in.

Then everyone swarmed around, shouting excitedly.

“Prince Shadr, Ximake Interstellar Heavy Industry’s weapons are excellent, you can consider them.”

“Prince Shadr, consider our Lomoske Interstellar Heavy Industry!”

If it weren’t for the three City Lords surrounding Shadr, they probably would have rushed him directly.

At this moment, Dragon Dust, Komete, Su Mulong, and the other representatives of the seven major arms dealers squeezed in directly.

Su Yao saw this and immediately asked Su Zhentian.

“Father, let’s go over and try it too!”

“Okay!”

Su Zhentian nodded in response.

Su Ming didn’t say anything and followed them forward.

As it turned out, there were too many people, and they were all council members and generals, making it difficult to push through.

In the end, they could only return empty-handed.

At this point, Su Zhentian also sighed and said,

“Forget it, we don’t have the ability to get involved in an order of this magnitude. Let’s see if Father can get some.”

“Indeed.”

Su Yao and the others were also utterly helpless.

Su Ming shook his head. With so many people, it was difficult for him to even say hello, and he couldn’t shout loudly.

“Squeak squeak!”

At this moment, Little Ash kept calling out.

Seeing this, Su Ming walked to a nearby table, picked up a bunch of grapes, and fed them to Little Ash one by one.

At this time, Gakels also said to Shadr with a smile on his face,

“Prince Shadr, since your country is purchasing so many weapons, allow me to introduce someone to you.”

“Alright!”

Shadr readily agreed.

“This is Dragon Dust of Longwen Group. Their company has strong capabilities. You can consider them more when making your purchase.”

Gakels directly introduced Dragon Dust to Shadr.

Dragon Dust also said very enthusiastically,

“Prince Shadr, please feel free to make any requests. Our Longwen Group will absolutely satisfy you.”

“Easy to say!”

Shadr replied with a smile.

At this moment, Faraon was not to be outdone and directly said in a loud voice,

“Prince Shadr, I’ll also introduce someone to you. This is Komete of Ke Fan Group. Shadow Killer is produced by their company, and their strength is also top-notch.”

“No problem, I’ve noted it down.”

Shadr also replied with a chuckle.

Alicia also smiled and introduced,

“Prince Shadr, I also have an excellent person to recommend to you. This is the old patriarch of Canglan Group, Vilia. The weapons primarily produced by their company are also very excellent.”

“Good!”

Shadr also agreed without hesitation.

The three City Lords, Gakels, saw that Shadr did not refuse their introductions, and each of them had a smile on their face. This business was secure.

Su Mulong and the others frowned when they saw this scene, thinking that the three City Lords only recommended their own people.

However, this was normal, after all, one doesn’t let good things go to outsiders.

At this time, Su Mulong and others also offered themselves.

“Prince Shadr, you can also consider us. The weapons we produce are also very excellent.”

“Easy to say, easy to say, everyone has a share.”

At this moment, Shadr replied very amiably, aiming for everyone to get a share.

Su Mulong and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, realizing that they would at least get a small piece of the pie.

After responding to everyone, Shadr turned his head and looked around, but did not see Su Ming. So he asked,

“Lord Gakels, may I ask you something?”

“Of course you can, not just one thing, even ten things are no problem, just ask.”

Gakels replied with a chuckle.

“That’s right!”

Faraon and the other person also stated their position.

Are you kidding me? This guy has brought a 500 billion order to the Federation. To put it bluntly, he is the boss today.

As long as it doesn’t involve core secrets, he can ask anything he wants.

“Did General Su Ming come to the annual meeting? Why haven’t I seen him?”

Shadr asked impatiently.

Gakels and the other two were stunned when they heard Shadr’s words. What kind of question was this?

Su Mulong and the others nearby were also dumbfounded. Why did he suddenly bring up Su Ming?

At this moment, Vice City Lord Okens quickly squeezed in and said,

“Yes, Su Ming, he did attend the annual meeting!”

“Where?”

Shadr asked with a joyful expression.

“Right over there.”

Okins immediately pointed.

“Please make way, everyone.”

Shadr immediately said to the crowd surrounding them.

Gakels and the other two also shouted,

“Everyone, disperse!”

The surrounding crowd immediately dispersed completely.

Shadr and the others walked straight towards Su Ming.

Su Yao and the others were extremely surprised to see Shadr and his group walking towards them.

“Father, I’m not mistaken, are they walking towards us?”

“What’s going on?”

Su Zhentian said uneasily.

Su Feng and the others also had expressions of disbelief. Shadr and the City Lords were actually walking towards them.

For a moment, they stood stiffly.

Su Ming looked up for a moment, then continued to feed Little Ash grapes.

Soon, Shadr and the others arrived in front of Su Ming and his group.

Shadr looked at Su Ming, who was feeding Little Ash, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. However, he still restrained himself and spoke with authority.

“Su Ming!”

“Fool, Prince Shadr.”

Su Ming subconsciously wanted to call him an idiot, but fortunately, he reacted quickly and replied politely.

City Lord Gakels looked at this scene and asked curiously,

“Prince Shadr, do you know General Su Ming?”

“Of course I know him, but we’re not very close, just sworn brothers.”

Shadr stopped pretending and revealed a brilliant smile.

As soon as these words came out, Dragon Dust and the others’ expressions suddenly changed, and they secretly thought, “Not good!”

Su Mulong, Su Zhentian, and the others were all stunned. They had guessed that Su Ming and Shadr might know each other, but they never expected them to be so close as to be sworn brothers.

Gakels and the other two also frowned; this was a bit beyond their expectations.

At this moment, Su Ming saw that Shadr was no longer pretending, so he said to him,

“Shadr, let me introduce you. This is my Grandfather, Su Zhentian, and this is my Great-Grandfather, Su Mulong!”

“Hello, Grandfather, hello, Great-Grandfather!”

Shadr greeted them without any hesitation, following Su Ming’s lead.

Su Mulong and Su Zhentian also replied, feeling flattered.

“Prince Shadr, you’re too kind.”

“Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you, our family also makes weapons.”

Su Ming said to Shadr with a smile.

“Oh, I understand, I understand!”

Shadr immediately said with a chuckle.

“This is bad.”

Komete and the others’ expressions changed slightly, and their hearts sank to the bottom. There was going to be a change now.

Su Mulong and the others all showed brilliant smiles; their business was secure this time.

Gakels saw this scene, thought for a few seconds, and then said with a smile,

“Prince Shadr, since everyone is so eager for your order, how about we sign the contract directly?”

“Alright, then let’s discuss the order and sign the purchase contract!”

Shadr readily agreed.

“As expected of Prince Shadr, he handles things decisively. Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and get out your weapon lists.”

Gakels said to Dragon Dust and the others.

“Good!”

Dragon Dust and the others instructed their subordinates to take out the weapon lists they carried with them.

Shadr took them one by one and discussed the purchase details with everyone.

Su Ming did not interfere much, just stood quietly on the side and watched.

More than two hours later, Shadr signed purchase contracts with all seven major arms dealers of the Federation.

First place, Longwen Interstellar Heavy Industry secured a 200 billion purchase order.

Second place, Lei Shen Group secured a 120 billion purchase order.

Third place, Ke Fan Group secured an 80 billion purchase order.

Fourth place, Canglan Interstellar Heavy Industry secured a 40 billion purchase order.

Fifth place, Fallenka Interstellar Heavy Industry secured a 30 billion purchase order.

Sixth place, Ximake Interstellar Heavy Industry secured a 20 billion purchase order.

Seventh place, Kaput Interstellar Heavy Industry secured a 10 billion purchase order.

As for the other weapon companies, none of them signed a contract.

From this, it could be seen that Shadr had already decided which arms dealer to purchase from, what weapons to purchase, and how much to purchase before his visit.

However, due to Su Ming, there was still a change. The total amount of Lei Shen Group’s purchase order was directly raised to second place, and the others were pushed back accordingly.

Komete and Vilia’s expressions were both a bit off for a moment.

Although they also signed many orders, they also suffered heavy losses. However, they couldn’t say much, given how strong Su Ming’s connections were.

“Finally, it’s signed.”

Shadr let out a long sigh of relief; his biggest task for this trip was finally accomplished.

“You’ve worked hard, Prince Shadr. Would you like to eat something and rest?”

Gakels said very enthusiastically.

“No need, Lord Gakels. If there’s nothing else, may I speak with Su Ming alone?”

Shadr asked with a chuckle.

“Of course you can, Su Ming, you must keep Prince Shadr company. He is a distinguished guest who has come a long way.”

Gakels instructed Su Ming with some concern.

“Good!”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Let’s go, let’s talk outside.”

Shadr immediately pulled Su Ming out impatiently.

At this moment, a middle-aged man wearing a black suit, with a cold expression, a scar running across his right eye, and exuding a dangerous aura, immediately followed.

Su Ming naturally noticed the man, but he didn’t pay attention; this person was Shadr’s personal bodyguard.

Soon, Shadr and Su Ming left the main palace and arrived at the inner courtyard of the City Lord’s mansion.

At this moment, Su Ming looked at Shadr in front of him and praised him sincerely,

“Not bad, I didn’t expect you to be so proper after only a month of not seeing each other.”

“Don’t even mention it, I was just pretending, I was practically suffocating!”

Shadr let out a long breath, revealing his true self.

“Haha, alright! How have you been recently?”

Su Ming chatted with Shadr.

“To be honest, not so good. I have to study with a group of teachers every day now, and I have no time to play. And Su Yuan, that guy, ran off to the Abyss of Fallen again, and I can’t reach him for half a day.”

Shadr complained to Su Ming with a bitter face.

“It’s normal. You are now the Crown Prince, the future King of Shabask Kingdom, so naturally, it’s different from before.”

Su Ming comforted Shadr.

“Alas, I feel like it wasn’t as comfortable as before. Forget it, let’s not talk about those things. I brought you a gift this time.”

Shadr said with a grin.

“A gift?”

Su Ming looked at Shadr with slight surprise.

“Colonel Suo Wei!”

Shadr called out directly.

At this moment, the man who had been following behind walked straight forward, picked up an exquisite box, and handed it to Shadr.

Shadr took it and handed it directly to Su Ming.

“Here you go!”

“What is this?”

Su Ming took it with a puzzled expression.

“Open it and see, I guarantee you’ll like it.”

Shadr said to Su Ming with a chuckle.

Su Ming immediately lowered his head and opened the box.

Instantly, the ancient, solemn, and sacred crown of silence came into view.

Su Ming’s body stiffened slightly, his expression changed, and he asked with a solemn look.

“Grandfather, did he really leave?”

“Yes.”

Shadr paused slightly, then nodded in response.

Hearing Shadr’s words, Su Ming sighed deeply, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, and said earnestly.

“Grandfather has passed away, and your situation will become increasingly difficult in the future. You need to be sensible and grow up as soon as possible.”

“I understand. My father told me the same thing.”

Shadr nodded in response.

“It’s good that you understand. I’ll accept this gift. Let’s go back.”

Su Ming said to Shadr.

“Okay.”

Shadr nodded and followed Su Ming towards the main palace.

Soon, the two returned to the main hall.

The entire hall was still very lively, with everyone chatting and laughing, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

However, at this moment, a Purple-haired girl wearing a black uniform, with her light purple hair tied up and adorned with an exquisite golden phoenix hairpin, and a silver metal mask on her face, walked out from the left side of the hall and directly stepped onto the podium.

When Gakels, Faraon, and others saw her, they all stopped talking.

The Purple-haired girl walked to the center of the podium under everyone’s gaze.

The originally bustling hall gradually quieted down.

The Neutral Countries’ Country Lords and envoys present looked at the Purple-haired girl on the podium with confusion, discussing in low voices.

“Who is this?”

“I don’t know her.”

Upon seeing this, Su Ming was slightly surprised, not expecting that the Legion Commander would also attend the annual meeting and even go up to the podium.

“Su Ming, who is that? Why is her oppressive aura so strong?”

Shadr asked Su Ming curiously.

“My Legion Commander.”

Su Ming whispered to Shadr.

At this moment, the Purple-haired girl walked to the center of the podium, bowed slightly to everyone, and calmly said.

“Everyone, I am the Council Speaker’s spokesperson. The Council Speaker has ordered me to give a speech on his behalf and announce three major decisions.”

Many senators and generals present became very excited upon hearing the girl’s words.

Faraon and others also became extremely serious.

“I now officially announce three major decisions. The first decision: starting today, the Federal Government will relax all military corps controls, allowing all military corps to expand autonomously and loosening weapon allocation restrictions!”

The Purple-haired girl officially announced the first matter.

“Excellent!”

As soon as these words were spoken, Faraon and others immediately showed extreme excitement. This was military expansion!

They had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Alicia, however, frowned, feeling that something was not right.

At this time, relaxing military control and massively expanding the army, what was this for?

“The second decision: from now on, the Federal Government will officially open Council seats, and all eligible Neutral Countries can join the Federal Government and become one of its members, receiving Federal Government protection.”

The Purple-haired girl then announced.

These words were like a depth charge, instantly causing an uproar.

Many senators showed terrified expressions.

“Open Council seats and allow Neutral Countries to join? Did I hear that right?”

“What a joke! Is this really an order from the Council President?”

“I don’t know.”

Faraon and Alicia were also startled; they hadn’t expected the Purple-haired girl to announce such a decision.

As for Gakels, his expression was very calm, without any fluctuations. He had known about these decisions for a long time.

The Neutral Countries’ Country Lords and representatives present were also stunned, but then they showed expressions of ecstasy.

The Federal Government was actually going to open Council seats and allow Neutral Countries to join. This was simply a great piece of news.

Su Ming was also very shocked to hear this decision.

What was the Federal Government trying to do?

This decision was no joke; if not handled well, the entire Federal Government, and even the entire universe, would experience an earthquake.

At this moment, Shadr also looked at Su Ming in a daze.

“Su Ming, did I hear that right? Is your Federal Government crazy?”

“Don’t ask me, I don’t know either.”

Su Ming replied with a slight twitch of his mouth.

At this time, many senators on the scene recovered and retorted fiercely.

“No, I don’t believe this is an order from the Council Speaker.”

“I also don’t believe the Council Speaker would make such a decision. The Federal Government’s finances are already very tight. Bringing in one Neutral Country would cause a huge impact on the finances, let alone bringing in a bunch. This is simply a catastrophic consequence.”

At this moment, Faraon and Alicia both turned to look at Gakels.

Seeing Gakels’ calm expression, they immediately reacted and said with a dark face.

“Gakels, did you know about this already?”

“What does it matter whether I know or not?”

Gakels replied indifferently.

“Is this really the Council Speaker’s order?”

Faraon said angrily.

“What do you think?”

Gakels replied indifferently.

“Gakels, you’d better be responsible for what you say. Do you know what it means to open Council seats and let Neutral Countries in? It means that Neutral Countries in the Donao Star Sea and Tidal Star Sea will flock to join the Federal Government, which means the Federal Government is abandoning its defensive policy and expanding on a large scale. This is almost declaring war on the Dark Star Empire and Apocalypse Divine Kingdom simultaneously.”

Alicia said with thinly veiled anger.

“Faraon, Alicia, if you don’t agree, you are free to object.”

Gakels replied indifferently.

“You think we don’t dare? I can tell you right now, this decision cannot pass.”

Alicia replied very angrily.

Gakels did not reply to Alicia, but quietly looked at the Purple-haired girl.

At this moment, the Purple-haired girl on the podium looked at the many dissenting individuals and said coldly.

“Silence!”

The noisy sounds on the scene gradually subsided.

Su Ming stared at the Purple-haired girl, he was very curious, how would the Legion Commander persuade everyone under such strong opposition from everyone?

This matter could not be forced through.

The Purple-haired girl calmly said.

“I repeat, this is the Council President’s decision.”

At this moment, Faraon couldn’t help but ask.

“How do you prove that this is the Council Speaker’s decision?”

“Yes, how do you prove it?”

Everyone questioned one after another.

“If you don’t believe it, you can ask yourselves.”

The Purple-haired girl didn’t waste any words, raising her hand and waving it.

A holographic projection instantly appeared.

A hunched old man with a golden starry robe, white hair, thin cheeks, and deep purple eyes like the starry sky, exuding an unchallengeable majesty, appeared before everyone.

“Council Speaker!”

“Council Speaker Long Xian!”

Everyone present shouted with fanatic expressions.

At this moment, Dragon String coughed and looked at the Purple-haired girl with authority, saying.

“Dragon White, what’s the matter?”

“Council President, someone is questioning your decision.”

“This decision was made by me. Does anyone have any objections?”

Dragon String said coldly.

Instantly, the entire hall fell silent, no one dared to utter a sound.

“I originally wanted to live a few peaceful days, but some people kept jumping around, not knowing what’s good for them. From now on, the Federal Government will officially open Council seats, and all eligible Neutral Countries can return to the Federal Government! Alright, that’s all for now. Finally, I wish everyone a happy New Year.”

Dragon String directly announced to everyone.

As the words fell, the image instantly disappeared.

“It’s really the Council President!”

Faraon and Alicia said ecstatically.

Su Ming was also very surprised; it turned out the Legion Commander was named Dragon White.

At this moment, Dragon White calmly said.

“I’ll ask again now, regarding the second decision, oppose or agree!”

“Agree!”

“I agree!”

Instantly, everyone present unanimously agreed.

Even Faraon and Alicia said without hesitation.

“Since the Council Speaker has spoken, we also agree. Whoever has an objection will be beaten!”

“That’s right, let’s go to war!”

“Go to war!”

Everyone echoed fanatically.

Su Ming looked at the reactions of the crowd and became increasingly silent.

This prestige was not just generally high, but a fervent belief.

He was all too familiar with this scene.

If the second decision was a dead end before, then after the Council Speaker’s announcement, this step was no longer a dead end, because the Federal Government was going to overturn the table.

The moment the Federal Government truly united, Dark Star and Apocalypse would tremble.

Dragon White raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

The noisy scene immediately quieted down.

Dragon White said.

“To avoid the financial impact on the Federal Government caused by the joining of various Neutral Countries, the joining Neutral Countries will temporarily not enjoy Federal Government welfare subsidies. Welfare will be gradually opened once stability is achieved in the future!”

“Good!”

Gakels and others replied in agreement.

“Also, I announce that the Woguo Kingdom, Hajiaweite Kingdom, Polut Kingdom, and Haichao Kingdom, along with the other two Neutral Countries, are exempt from review. If they wish to join the Federal Government, they can submit their applications immediately! All other Neutral Countries must undergo a comprehensive review and meet the requirements before they can join.”

Dragon White directly spoke to the Country Lords of the six nations.

These six countries were located in the areas of the two major star seas close to the Federal Government, serving as the Federal Government’s largest transit points and strongholds.

The Federal Government could not abandon these six nations, so the first step was to bring them in.

As for the other Neutral Countries, to put it bluntly, they were all cannon fodder.

Regardless of whether the Federal Government took them in or not, war would have to be waged in their regions.

Of course, the other Neutral Countries also had no choice. The Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom were constantly invading the two major Neutral Star Seas, leaving them with no way out. Joining the Federal Government was their last hope, and even if it was just a moon in the water, they would jump in without hesitation.

Chief Fleef and the other five Country Lords heard this and shouted excitedly.

“We are willing to join!”

They had been fighting for the Federal Government for so long, and finally, this day had come.

“Very good, you will follow up with City Lord Gakels.”

Dragon White agreed directly.

“Yes!”

Fleef and others responded one after another.

“Now, I announce the third decision: the Federal Government will establish war command centers in the Donao Star Sea and Tidal Star Sea regions. Afterwards, a large number of senior generals will be dispatched to join the war command centers.”

Dragon White then announced.

“Agree!”

Gakels and others agreed without any hesitation.

“Very good, from today onwards, the Federal Government will enter a new era. Let us together embrace a brilliant future!”

Dragon White said to everyone.

“Long live the Council President!”

Countless senators shouted fanatically.