Chapter 1854 - 569: The Reunion (5)

"Oh, do you have any suggestions?"

"I propose implementing the Seed Plan, forming a long-range fleet, to leave behind a spark of hope for humanity."

Bai Kedi bravely said to Long Bai.

"Yes, Lord Bai Kedi is right!"

"This proposal is good!"

...

Many council members echoed in agreement.

After hearing Bai Kedi’s words, Long Bai’s expression became increasingly cold.

The Seed Plan indeed sounds good, but in simple terms, they’re just scared and want to escape.

However, Long Bai did not expose their intentions, as some things become ugly once confronted.

In truth, this group had long planned to flee, but because Long Bai controlled the entire defense line, they couldn’t leave, prompting this proposal for the Seed Plan.

As long as Long Bai agreed to this plan, they could escape.

At this moment, Long Bai also spoke coldly.

"Your proposal is quite good."

"Really!"

Bai Kedi and the others responded excitedly.

"But the timing is currently immature, let’s put it aside for now."

Long Bai directly extinguished their hope.

"Lord Long Bai, we think the timing is about right. If we delay any longer, we won’t be able to execute it later...."

The council members suddenly became anxious.

"Alright, there’s no need for you to say more, the matter is settled. Everyone has worked hard these days, let’s adjourn and go rest."

Long Bai gave them no chance to continue persuading, directly announced the end of the meeting, and turned towards the side door.

Seeing the meeting adjourned, Su Ming said to Ferion and Jone.

"The meeting’s over."

"Uh, Su Ming, do you want to see Lord Long Bai?"

Ferion asked awkwardly.

"Yes!"

Su Ming nodded in response.

"Great, let’s go together!"

Ferion and Jone, as if seeing a savior, said joyfully.

"Sure, let’s go!"

Su Ming did not refuse.

The three of them then turned and headed to Long Bai’s office.

Soon they arrived at the office door, where Yun Rou stood.

"Miss Yun Rou, is Lord Long Bai inside?"

Su Ming asked politely.

"Lord Long Bai just returned and is inside reviewing documents."

Yun Rou replied respectfully.

"Mm!"

Su Ming reached out and knocked on the door.

"Come in!"

Long Bai’s cool voice came from inside the office.

Su Ming opened the door, leading Ferion and Jone inside.

They were greeted with the sight of Long Bai sitting at a desk, reviewing documents that had been submitted.

Seeing this, Su Ming felt a twinge of sympathy, thinking being a council chairman is no job for a person.

At this moment, Long Bai looked up, saw it was Su Ming and Ferion who entered, put down his pen, and calmly said.

"What is it?"

Ferion and Jone, upon hearing this, gritted their teeth and knelt on one knee to confess.

"Lord Long Bai, we are incompetent, we failed to support the Black Flame Star Defense Line in time, leading to its collapse, we ask for your punishment!"

Long Bai glanced at the two of them and calmly said.

"This matter was not your fault, Pamie was never something you could handle. Moreover, your support failing isn’t necessarily a bad thing."

"Why?"

Ferion and Jone were momentarily stunned.

"Even if you had supported the Black Flame Star Defense Line in time, the line would have, at most, held out longer. It would still collapse eventually, better to retreat early."

Long Bai responded rationally.

"Understood."

Ferion and Jone privately sighed in relief and respectfully withdrew.

Before long, only Su Ming and Long Bai remained in the office.

Long Bai looked at Su Ming and spoke with some fatigue.

"Regarding the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country and Dark Star Empire matters, you’ve done well, successfully cutting off their foundation."

"It’s what I should do, but it’s a pity, despite reaching this point, they’re still not retreating, instead becoming more frantic."

Su Ming said somewhat regretfully.

"There’s a saying, ’To destroy it, first let it become mad!’ Without subsequent supplies, they can only be arrogant for a little longer, eventually they will perish."

Long Bai coolly said to Su Ming.

"Yes."

Su Ming agreed.

At this moment, seeing Su Ming’s somewhat haggard face, Long Bai spoke with concern.

"You’ve worked hard this time, the upcoming wars might be even more brutal, take care of yourself."

"Mm, you too. By the way, I’ve specifically returned this time for the issue of Pamie. Pamie is like a ticking time bomb for us, and if we don’t find a way to deal with it, we’ll have problems later when we go to full war with the Mechanical Clan. Ferion’s experience is the best example."

Su Ming said to Long Bai.

"I know, but Pamie isn’t that easy to deal with. The Federation initiated the Biological Brain Project greatly because of it."

When Su Ming mentioned Pamie, Long Bai spoke seriously to him.

"You’re right, so ultimately, we still need the help of mechanical friends. I want to apply to go to the City Lord Mansion’s underground chamber to use that machine, to see if I can contact it."

Su Ming said to Long Bai.

"It’s useless, as you saw last time, there wasn’t any response at all! There’s a saying, ’It’s better to rely on oneself than to rely on others.’ Instead of pinning hopes on such elusive chances, better to carve out a bloody path on our own!"

Long Bai didn’t hold much hope.

"Lord Long Bai, you’re right, but now it’s urgent, which is why I still want to try."

Su Ming knew Long Bai was right.

If given more time, Su Ming believed the Federation would someday grow to an unassailable level and would surely discover a way to deal with Pamie, but now there’s no time, the enemy could launch an all-out attack anytime.

Long Bai was silent for a few seconds, then slowly spoke.

"Since you wish to try, then go ahead, I approve."

"Mm."

Su Ming nodded in response.

"Go on, I still have a lot to take care of here."

Long Bai said, then lowered his head to continue reviewing documents.

"Alright!"

Su Ming then turned and left.