Global Game: Ten Billion Spirit Energy Coins From The Start
Chapter 1488 - 1376, 5 trillion votes

Chapter 1488: 1376, 5 trillion votes

"5 trillion?" Acting Speaker Lemo was shocked: "Councilor Su Yu, are you sure you’re not joking?"

"Of course not." Su Yu answered seriously: "A year and a half ago, I auctioned off a Planet-level dragon’s corpse at the Hub, and it fetched over 500 billion at that time.

This time, it’s a Level 4 AI being sold, whose rarity cannot be compared to a Planet-level dragon, so raising the price tenfold is not excessive, right?"

"Not excessive? How is it not excessive? This price is too high!" Acting Speaker Lemo still wouldn’t accept it.

To be honest, even he might not be able to directly come up with 5 trillion Holy Silver Coins.

Of course, his total assets definitely exceed this number, especially in the past two years with the Hub faction dividing up power, he has gathered quite a bit of wealth.

But to suddenly come up with 5 trillion in liquid assets, he absolutely can’t do it.

For him, a Stellar Level being, 5 trillion is a considerable sum, let alone for others.

However, Su Yu would not back down.

Su Yu turned to face the Planet-level councilors below the stage, solemnly stating: "Everyone, the reason I quoted this price is because of two reasons:

First, Level 4 AI doesn’t yet exist in the Holy Silver Federation.

Currently, the Federations’ self-made AIs haven’t surpassed Level 2, and who knows how many years it will take for major hubs to progress to a stage where they can generally produce Level 4 AI.

Having a Level 4 AI will rapidly enable us to control and integrate the entire hub, providing immense help and allowing us to put Fegg at the forefront of all Hub Planets;

Second, AI Blue Whale has the same configuration as the hymn, allowing it to quickly and perfectly integrate into the hymn tower..."

At this point, Su Yu paused for a moment.

Then he turned back to look at the dignified Acting Speaker Lemo and Legion Commander Daland: "Your Excellencies, the identical configuration alone is proof that Blue Whale is the creation of the hymn.

If AI Blue Whale were truly made by the rebellion organization, don’t you find that terrifying?"

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Acting Speaker Lemo, Legion Commander Daland, and the Planet-level councilors below all remained silent.

Legion Commander Daland quickly felt very awkward.

Indeed, he hadn’t thought of this point earlier.

Su Yu was right. If Blue Whale was indeed created by the rebellion organization and could seamlessly and inconspicuously integrate into the hymn tower, that would be a huge problem!

If that were the case, the rebellion organization could then mass-produce AI like Blue Whale, quietly deploying them across the Milky Way to be integrated into the hymn towers of various planets.

Then, the rebellion organization would monitor all Hub Planets without their knowledge, and every move of the Hub Planets would be exposed to the rebellion organization, or rather, to the Crystal Blue Community.

At that time, the Milky Way might be close to extinction!

"...looks like I was really mistaken." Daland thought to himself: "Thus, AI Blue Whale should not be the creation of the rebellion organization, I have truly been overly suspicious."

...

Beside him, Acting Speaker Lemo quickly realized this point as well; it seemed they had indeed been overly suspicious.

However, he still found it hard to accept the price for AI Blue Whale.

"Councilor Su Yu, I truly agree with you. If AI Blue Whale were the handiwork of a rebellion organization, and could easily integrate into the hymn tower, the rebellion organization wouldn’t need to expose AI Blue Whale before us. But... don’t you think the price you’re asking for is a bit too high?"

"I don’t think it’s too high." Su Yu resolutely shook his head: "If everyone truly doesn’t wish to pay this price, I could actually sell the AI Blue Whale to other hubs.

trillion Holy Silver Coins, I’m sure the top few Hub Planets can afford it."

He surveyed the Planet-level councilors below and said: "I haven’t been at the Fegg Hub for long, but because my hometown is within the jurisdiction of the Fegg Hub, I feel a certain sense of belonging here, which is why I chose to sell the AI Blue Whale here first."

He turned back to Acting Speaker Lemo: "If I change my mind and decide to auction the AI Blue Whale among all hubs, the price could get even higher!"

"..." Acting Speaker Lemo said nothing.

He couldn’t help but recall the auction Su Yu held a year and a half ago.

At that time, the Dark Thunder Dragon Corpse with a market price of about 400 billion Holy Silver Coins was abruptly raised to 550 billion before finally being sold.

And a Level 4 AI is obviously more rare and useful, which could bring tremendous benefits to any Hub that acquires it.

If it is truly opened for bidding, who knows what astronomical price will be fetched!

"Executive Andrew, what do you think?" Acting Speaker Lemo looked at Central Bank Executive Andrew Soren: "Suppose it’s bought for 5 trillion, can Blue Whale create enough actual value to make up for that 5 trillion?"

Andrew Soren is now not only the Central Bank Executive, but also the Minister of Finance of the hub, holding significant sway on financial expenses.

He had been quietly calculating just now, now slowly responding: "The benefits it creates will definitely exceed 5 trillion. In terms of security management, information exchange, and material circulation alone, the costs can be recouped in less than a year... but as for the ultimate profitability of the AI, I can’t calculate that, and it’s difficult to estimate."

"Well... alright then." Acting Speaker Lemo exhaled: "Given this situation, the decision is still left to the council. We will now proceed with a round of voting on the ’5 trillion Holy Silver Coins’ price.

If more than 50% of the votes agree, we purchase AI Blue Whale at this price. If fewer than 50% agree..."

He looked at Su Yu: "I hope both sides can compromise a bit on price to ultimately come to an agreement."

"Alright." Su Yu did not refuse.

...

Soon, the second round of voting began, and a voting panel appeared before each councilor.

Of course, this did not include Su Yu. He did not have voting rights on this agenda.

However, Su Yu did not remain idle.

He finally stated earnestly: "Everyone, this price has been verified and is for Blue Whale only after confirming it doesn’t belong to the rebellion organization. If any issue is found, payment won’t be necessary, so please consider carefully."