Superhumans of the Dome City -
Chapter 206 - 206 1 Tripartite Meeting_2
206: Chapter 1 Tripartite Meeting_2 206: Chapter 1 Tripartite Meeting_2 “I hope your words could carry less prejudice of the uninformed.”
“As you wish, let’s phrase it differently.
The Imperial Sacrificial Hall of the Yong Guang Empire was ineffective in stopping the plans of the dragon worshipers, exposing the entire city and even the whole world to unimaginable danger, so much so that we had to rely on the Dragon Species and civilians to turn the tide,” Slientro said with a hint of sarcasm.
“Forgive my frankness, but the United States finds it hard to trust the authenticity of the report from the Ministry of Rites.
According to the Mithril Pillar’s investigation, there is no ‘conspiracy’ on Zero Island as you have claimed, and the destruction of the Shiyu Research Institute indeed stemmed from a research accident…”
“In that case, you believe that the Fusion Skill really is a result of the Shiyu Research Institute’s own research, with the support of its backers.” Liu Zhongwu articulated every word clearly, “May I take it as the United States’ final stance on this matter?”
“Nothing of the sort,” replied Slientro, without changing his expression, “I merely presented the opinions of the experts, which does not, and has never represented the final stance of the United States.”
Such back-and-forth had already lasted more than a week.
They discussed economy, politics, international situation, and local livelihood, but did not touch on the most crucial follow-up actions.
Liu Zhongwu knew that even three more months of talking with this man would not yield the answer he sought…
For it was precisely the colossal entity behind this man, known as the Ustus, that provided the initial funding and technical support to the Shiyu Research Institute.
Now it was time to play his trump card.
He turned to look at the female knight from the Country, the silent Orianna who nodded slightly and gestured with her hand.
“Gentlemen, may we cease our disputes and allow me to speak for a moment?”
“My honor, Knight Orianna.”
The blond female knight spoke, “First and foremost, I need to emphasize that the following opinion I am about to express has no direct or indirect relation to the Colored Glaze Disaster on February 13th.
I will present a proposal put forth by the Country after considering various factors.”
After ensuring both men acknowledged her right to speak, she continued, “As is widely known, the Kingdom of Morton suffered a grave calamity three years ago.
According to the triennial rotation agreement for administrators, this year it should be the Country’s turn to appoint a new administrator for the Sky City.”
“However, times have changed.
The Country’s reconstruction and stabilization require substantial manpower, and we currently lack the capacity to provide a fully qualified management officer.
On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, I hereby propose the following: to transfer this term’s administrative rights to another nation with resources to spare.
The details of the terms will be discussed by designated parties later; today I merely seek to confirm one thing.”
Looking at the two diplomats, she said in a voice clear as a young girl’s,
“Whom may the Country entrust with this great task?”
Liu Zhongwu remained smiling and silent, in no hurry to respond, while Slientro now had to take the matter seriously.
The Yong Guang Empire had held sway over Sky City for 3 years.
Managing the city required immense manpower and financial resources, posed the risk of dealing with 5.7 million unpredictable time bombs, and ensured the Dragon Species remained stable, even at the expense of their own people’s lives.
On the other hand, Sky City also offered rewards beyond finding anywhere else.
The Dragon Species themselves were uniquely valuable talents, and research on them had propelled science and technology forward at an unbelievable pace.
Each year, each month, and even each week, saw new technologies and findings that were once rare even over a decade.
The nation holding administrative rights could first reap these priceless fruits and could steer research in the direction needed by its policies and funding…
This was a place that might destroy the world at any moment, yet it provided boundless benefits to all humanity.
It could not remain forever in the hands of the Empire.
Sky City or the obscure landscape of Zero Island.
This was a multiple-choice question laid before the Ustus Federation, and the one penning the answer was Slientro.
He had only one choice.
Slientro sat up straight, and with an unprecedented seriousness, said,
“The security management of Sky City is a matter of security and happiness for all of humanity.
The United States is willing to contribute personnel and take on this heavy responsibility.”
“The Empire holds the United States in high esteem for its spirit of self-sacrifice for the good of humanity,” replied Liu Zhongwu with an indifferent pleasantry.
With composure, Slientro stated, “Let us return to the previous topic.
The United States greatly values the report presented by the Ministry of Rites affiliated with the Yong Guang Empire, acknowledges the crisis hypothesis proposed by the Empire’s experts regarding Zero Island, and proposes that the Yong Guang Empire take the lead, in sincere cooperation with the Ustus Federation and the Morton Kingdom, to organize a specialized, targeted investigation team to secretly travel to Zero Island and conduct an investigation related to the Colored Glaze Disaster and the Shiyu Research Institute.”
Both representatives expressed their agreement.
The Ustus diplomat said with a smile, “We will continue to discuss the detailed terms of the power transfer at the next meeting; please allow me to take my leave for now so that our experts can attend discussions on specialized issues.”
A corner of the triangular table flickered, and Slientro’s projection vanished.
Knight Orianna quietly exhaled, then quickly composed her face, hiding her nervousness.
Liu Zhongwu saw this and inwardly chuckled.
He also felt considerably relieved…
because the irksome diplomat was finally gone, and now they could conduct affairs in the way of the Impermanence Law Enforcers, foregoing bureaucratic speech.
New light sparked, and Liu Zhongwu perked up.
Replacing the old diplomat was a spirited man who appeared to be in his early thirties, with blond hair, a slicked-back style, captivating blue eyes, a top hat on his head, and dressed in an impeccably tailored wine-red suit, meticulously adjusting his tie.
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