Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 654 - 267. Li Aozi is different from others, he truly loves live streaming.

Chapter 654: 267. Li Aozi is different from others, he truly loves live streaming.

Under Li Aozi’s direction, the police force took over the school and conducted education with the students.

Meanwhile, for Orwell Siegert, the initiator of the demonstrations and protests, Li Aozi didn’t immediately arrest him, but instead gave him a chance to appear on television with his classmates to communicate and negotiate with the Leoz government.

"Send someone to make contact with their leader."

Li Aozi’s order was quickly acted upon. Police officers and doctors visited the students under various pretexts, while disguised as reporters, the Growth-armored Vanguards were responsible for ’private interviews’.

In reality, Li Aozi firmly dominated the entire process. His eyes saw through all disguises, firmly controlling these young students.

Orwell Siegert saw the President’s people being quite courteous, and he didn’t immediately become complacent.

After several discussions with government officials, he pondered for a while and underwent a significant change of mind, deciding to contact the government privately.

"Please tell His Excellency the President that I will not stop at all if we can’t fight for more rights for the students."

Although this statement was made righteously, Siegert already had some thoughts in mind by speaking in private with someone.

Li Aozi was a practical person. Siegert had a good education and was also charismatic. Li Aozi tested him and found that he was very articulate, good at managing relationships, and his understanding of the bigger picture was very clear.

He knew that the Leoz government was trying to join the Interstellar Alliance, so they were concerned about their public image. That’s why he harbored the thought of taking advantage of it, inciting the students to start these protests, in hopes of gaining more benefits.

The purpose of this televised debate negotiation was also to assess Siegert’s capability. If possible, Li Aozi would give him a chance, and if it seemed viable, he would secure Siegert’s compliance.

To catch a thief, capture their leader first; to scold someone, start with their closest kin.

With Li Aozi’s tactics, he could squash countless students at the Epsilon Stage with a flick of a finger, but as the President, he couldn’t exactly do that.

Instead, he had to use Siegert’s influence among the students to persuade more of them to join the exploration projects.

With the President supervising the whole process, the police were more restrained during enforcement. Thanks to the early release of favorable information by Li Aozi, the students were shaken and did not cause controversy or disturbances until the broadcast of the meeting, during which Siegert and the students remained relatively behaved.

This kind of talent was indeed rare on Baizhu Star.

In order to maintain his authoritative image, Li Aozi did not appear personally but sent a Growth-armored Vanguard for remote communication and interaction.

Three days later, the televised discussion was held as scheduled and broadcast on various major live streaming platforms of Baizhu Star.

Siegert, who had been secured by the government, initially deliberately questioned the government as Li Aozi had planned, clarifying the issues he and the students were facing.

"...for us now, nothing is more important than our studies. Among us, there are freshmen who have paid expensive tuition fees. Due to the withdrawal of the Crystal Tower, we felt abandoned. They were supposed to have a bright future."

Siegert started off indignant, directing his complaints at the Crystal Tower and the Leoz government, but under the gentle ’persuasion’ of the government spokesperson, Siegert also became ’calm’.

"Of course, we also understand the difficulties of His Excellency the President. We already have a new country. Yes, we know that no matter how good our past life was, the reality demands that we must say goodbye to the past world..."

Siegert continued with the previously approved script, his stance gradually wavered:

"We are all students who passed the exams and received education from the Crystal Tower. From the beginning, they educated us to become scholars, mages, and warriors of the Crystal Tower. The specialties we learned are very difficult to adapt to the local environment, that’s a fact..."

"So, would you say that your core appeal is not so much about leaving the new country and the mother star, but rather about pursuing a more favorable living environment? To see a return on the energy invested in your study?"

Li Aozi, through the Growth-armored Vanguard, questioned the other side.

"I guess you could say that. Our society ought to encourage people to learn and grow: to acquire knowledge, respect wisdom, and make continuous progress—this is what the Crystal Tower educated us on, and we’re still unable to shake off their influence quickly."

As Siegert spoke, he gradually began to lean towards condemning the issue of the Crystal Tower’s withdrawal.

"We know we may seem too extreme, but we had no choice. We hope people understand us."

Siegert followed the prepared script, passionately addressing the audience:

"If it were not for their abandonment, we would not have ended up in such a situation. After suffering from the terrorist attack by Canyue, after suffering the invasion from Society, the Crystal Tower did not protect us in time."

"The Crystal Tower has its difficulties." Li Aozi purposely played the good cop.

"In fact, the man who defeated the terrorist Canyue was none other than His Excellency President Leoz, the hero who initially drove away the Mechanical World Society Mashigang."

In front of billions of viewers, Siegert declared:

"I believe His Excellency President Leoz will give us a fair accounting. He is a hero and, like us, was also educated under the Crystal Tower system. We, the students, can feel Lord Leoz’s kindness and determination. He will rebuild our homeland. I trust in Lord Leoz, and I ask that Lord Leoz help us!"

[A new interest group has joined your organization—Intellectuals]

That was exactly the effect he wanted.

In control of his Implant Gear, President Leoz demonstrated immense emotion. He removed his glasses, wiped his eyes, controlled his tear ducts to produce tears, his eyes reddened, and his voice trembled:

"You have been wronged. Over the past five years, Baizhu Star has suffered immensely. We, who served under the Crystal Tower, failed to protect you adequately. Now that we have a new nation, a new government, a new leadership, we will absolutely protect every citizen, ensure everyone has access to education, and swiftly restore the former glory of Baizhu Star."

Now, having reached the peak level of Zeta Rank, Li Aozi controlled the Growth-armored Vanguard performance with intricate precision, delivering lines with a strong emotional pull, bringing tears to many eyes.

These intentionally arranged speeches ignited the nationalism of the Baizhu Star People. During the grand exodus, the mages, scholars, workshop masters, entrepreneurs, and excellent students of the Crystal Tower all left, leaving behind factories they couldn’t activate or dismantle.

Many families in Baizhu Star who had previously been well-off, land contractors included, found themselves abandoned as the contracts became useless. New tenants would need to spend a considerable amount of money to clear the factory equipment from the land, and they dared not dismantle it for fear the magical devices might explode.

As for the high-end equipment and magic towers that could fetch a price, they were already evacuated cleanly, not even a drop of mithril was left.

Their disappointment in the Crystal Tower grew. After this broadcast, even more people completely gave up on their original civilization and began to harbor expectations for the Leoz Government.

["Establishing Authority"—Completed]

[Reward distribution in progress...]

[A: Baizhu Autonomous State receives [Legal Reform] boost, judicial adjudication efficiency increased by 10%, the scale of financial crimes reduced.]

[B: Baizhu Autonomous State recruitment rate +2.5% (permanent)]

"Finally settled."

Li Aozi nodded.

But this alone was not enough.

As Siegert and the students walked out of the TV station, all smiles and triumphant, Li Aozi issued an order to the person in charge of the Expeditionary Fleet:

"Organize a tour for these students at the Expedition Center, and also include the space regions—of course, to enhance their experience. Remember to add a ’Galactic Eye Battlefield seven-day tour’ to the itinerary. Find some safe war ruins, preferably still flaming, where one could occasionally see lasers and bombardments."

"Should we clean up the bodies? No, what for? We need an authentic battlefield. Whether it’s bodies decapitated and stuck in spaceships or space debris flying through the Void with entrails hanging out, let the students observe and appreciate it to get the best effect."

"After they return, let them stay a few days at our Expedition Center, treat them to some good food, and remember to play some of our recruitment ads during that time."

Having issued his orders, Li Aozi said with satisfaction:

"I believe that this way, they will become even more resolute, seeing service under the Crystal Tower as a most glorious and beautiful matter."

Alas, the Crystal Tower.