Two Realms: Don't call me evil!

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4:12 am.

There was a rare traffic jam on the road leading to the Pentagon.

Many people have seen Los Angeles at four in the morning, but have never seen the Pentagon brightly lit at four in the morning.

At this time in the Pentagon, an emergency meeting was still going on.

Everyone was waiting nervously. When the decisive naval battle broke out in the Ryukyu Islands, including President Jasmine, CIA Director Judien, Secretary of Defense Harmon, Chief of Staff, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury and other senior military and political leaders, all ignored their sleepiness. No one could sleep at this critical moment.

When 60 carrier-based aircraft from the USS Roosevelt of the United States and more than air force fighters from the Ryukyu Islands took off, the place fell into a state of excitement.

The theory of aircraft carrier victory is the mainstream in naval battles on Blue Star. Three hundred sorties of fighter planes, combined with the attacks of subsequent carrier-based aircraft from the USS Carl Vinson and USS Washington, are enough to destroy the Far East Task Force of the Jeko Group.

But this excitement did not last long. When the Führer officially emerged from the sea, they were greeted with bad news one after another.

The fighter planes were treated like stupid pigeons, the warships were constantly sunk, and even their own nuclear-powered aircraft carrier did not escape and was sunk by that terrifying battleship.

Through the satellite's reconnaissance perspective, we can see that the super battleship, which is more than 500 meters long, is equipped with super-large-caliber naval guns. The shells it fires are not solid, but more like a blue glowing sphere.

But it is this seemingly outdated battleship that can send aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, and fighter planes of the missile era to the bottom of the sea.

When the last radio message came back from the USS Washington, requesting to return to the Pearl Harbor dock immediately to repair the hull, the Pentagon fell into deathly silence.

President Jasmin seemed to have aged ten years overnight. His fingers trembled as he looked at the battle statistics. The senior military and political officials around him were frightened and they quickly called a doctor.

I was afraid that Jasmine would die in a fit of rage, and then who would deal with the mess?

"Mistaken me, you guys are misleading me! Two aircraft carriers were sunk, and one aircraft carrier was seriously damaged and escaped. Is this what you military said was a sure win, and the answer for me to go to war with the Jeko Group?"

After catching his breath, Jasmine became angry. His face turned livid as he glared at the military figures headed by Defense Minister Harmon, his eyes looking as if he wanted to tear their lives apart.

Aircraft carriers are the United States' largest military force for stirring up international turmoil. They often appear in regional conflicts to deter other countries.

Although the U.S. Navy has other advanced maritime equipment, none of them can bring the U.S. Navy supreme glory and brilliant achievements like an aircraft carrier. Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are also the most proud and proud national weapon in the hearts of all U.S. citizens.

Therefore, the sinking of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will not only severely damage the self-confidence of the U.S. Navy, but will also greatly affect the prestige of the United States, which means that the U.S. Navy is not invincible.

Even if only one ship is sunk, it can greatly shake the U.S. Navy's position as the "world hegemon."

Not to mention that this time two ships were sunk and one was damaged.

Such huge casualties will inevitably make the whole world question whether the U.S. Navy is still the strongest fleet in the world?
To put it simply, it means that the team is difficult to lead.

Without the title of world overlord, how can he have so many followers willing to obey his orders in the future?

In comparison, economic losses are secondary.

Facing Jasmine's angry gaze, the senior military officers led by Harmon looked ashamed and lowered their heads.

It is an indisputable fact that the United States was defeated in this war in the Ryukyu Sea, and was completely defeated.

I'm afraid that now all major media outlets around the world are staying up late and working overtime to report the big news about the United States' disastrous defeat in the Ryukyu Sea.

Tomorrow morning, their shameful deeds will be known to the whole world.

"Why are you all silent? Speak!"

Jasmin became more and more angry. He thought that he might lose the battle, but he never thought that he would lose so completely. He was defeated by an enemy battleship and almost wiped out.

As the President of the United States, he personally signed the declaration of war. However, not long after the war started, he was defeated by the Jeko Group at sea.

The destruction of their own fleet undoubtedly meant the loss of control of the sea in the Western Pacific. Now, let alone curbing the expansion of the Jeko Group, it is even more problematic to avoid being threatened by the Jeko Group.

As a president, he created such a huge mess during his tenure that he is destined to be infamous and become one of the most incompetent presidents in the history of the United States.

In the future history of Blue Planet, when children learn about the decline of the United States from being a world hegemon, and they write about the Battle of the Ryukyu Sea, they will become sinners of the United States and will be infamous for eternity.

When Jasmine thought of that scene, his blood pressure rose rapidly and he couldn't stop his anger.

"Mr. President, the super battleship built by the Jeko Group was an accident. We could not have anticipated the emergence of such a high-tech battleship."

Harmon gritted his teeth and stepped forward to take the blame again, because he had too many lice and didn't feel itchy anyway.

In the Penglai Island incident, he was blamed for the sinking of two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and he was about to be dismissed from his post.

It was just that the Jake Group suddenly took action against the Sakura Country. At that critical juncture, no one was willing to take over his position, so he was able to continue to sit in the position of Minister of Defense.

"With such a large battleship, you tell us that we didn't get any intelligence?"

Jasmine simply couldn't listen to Harmon's words, which he thought was just an attempt to shirk responsibility.

"Jeko Group's underground projects are world-famous, and there is really nothing we can do."

Harmon took a deep breath and continued, "Mr. President, our military did not handle this naval battle well. I have an unshirkable responsibility. I request to resign."

Upon hearing this, several senior officers standing behind Harmon trembled slightly and subconsciously took a step back, wanting someone else to take over Harmon's position.

The position of Secretary of Defense, which was once a popular and powerful position in the United States, has now become a hot potato.

Who made the current situation in the United States so bleak?

First, because of their reckless advance, two aircraft carriers were sunk by the tsunami caused by the Penglai Fairy Island. Now, two more have been sunk by the Jeko Group and one has been severely damaged.

Even though the United States has deep roots and a large fleet of 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier battle groups, it is still suffering.

Other aircraft carriers are also needed to protect the United States, the European Union and the Middle East. Under such circumstances, it is impossible to mobilize aircraft carriers to deal with the Jeko Group.

Moreover, before finding a way to deal with the super battleship, continuing to send out aircraft carrier battle groups would be tantamount to sending lives.

Therefore, everyone avoided the position of Minister of Defense, not wanting to take the stage to deal with the terrible opponent, the Jeko Group, and become infamous forever.

"General Harmon, now is not the time to speak in anger."

When the situation reached a stalemate, Judith stood up and took the initiative to change the subject to avoid the embarrassing situation from continuing: "Mr. President, now is not the time for us to share the responsibility.

I think that we must think carefully about how to end the war after the defeat in the Ryukyu Islands. Because with our current military strength, we want to fight against the Jeko Group in the military field. After losing five nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in succession, we have no hope of competing with the Jeko Group for sea control in the Western Pacific. "

Hearing this, Jasmine's face became even uglier, but he knew that Judith was telling the truth.

The situation of the United States is so difficult now, it is not an exaggeration to say that the foundation of the country has been shaken.

"Are you going to give in to the Jake Group? How can we do that? Once we do that, public opinion in our country will be turned upside down, and our allies will be shaken. How can we protect our interests around the world? Penglai Fairy Island will also lose the initiative."

"That's right. The Jake Group is arrogant. If we compromise with them again, how can we hold our heads up in front of them in the future? How can we uphold the banner of the free world and lead the development of the world?"

"We still have a large number of military bases in the Pacific Ocean. The Jeko Group must take these island chains into consideration."

There was unanimous opposition from the senior government officials present. They represented not only their own interests, but also the interests of the big financial backers behind them.

They are well aware of how huge the losses will be if they give in this time, and this will completely expose the strengths and weaknesses of the United States to the world.

Judith shook his head. Jasmine was a conservative. As a confidant, he knew what Jasmine wanted most right now.

Facing everyone's unanimous opposition, Judith spoke again: "Given the current situation, if you are unwilling to compromise, unless we use nuclear weapons and both sides suffer losses, I don't see any hope of winning."

Gah!
When these words were heard, there was a sudden silence, and then even louder voices of opposition were heard, much more intense than before.

"nuclear war!"

"No!"

"That can't be done."

"How dare you, Judith, do you want to destroy the United States?"

When they heard the words "nuclear war", the faces of senior military and political officials changed, as if they had disturbed a hornet's nest, and there was a chorus of opposition.

Nuclear war is the scythe of death hanging over the heads of humanity.

Especially since the opponent is not a third-rate small country, but a hegemonic force that also possesses nuclear weapons and nuclear projection capabilities.

Once the war reaches that level, the whole world will enter a countdown to destruction and major cities will be reduced to ruins.

After all, the United States is a capitalist country. As long as it has anything to do with capital, it will inevitably be unable to escape the weakness and compromise of the bourgeoisie.

Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who take off their shoes. The United States has been the world hegemon for so many years. Do they dare to risk their lives?

Just like a rich man, would he enter a life and death cage duel with a poor person?
Although the Jeko Group is also a dominant force, the United States has long been accustomed to a life of luxury and they do not have the courage to die together.

Even if there are one or two people who are not afraid of death, the business tycoons, Internet upstarts, old-established chaebols and other capitalists who truly control this country will not agree.

Because if a nuclear war really breaks out, no matter how much wealth they have, it will become worthless. They are the ones who fear the collapse of order the most.

Only when order is stable can they exploit the poor all over the world. Once order collapses, who will recognize who they are?

By then, even if the JEC Group doesn’t have to do anything, the poor people down there might just have to kill fat pigs for the New Year.

The richer a person is, the more he fears death. This is an eternal truth throughout the world. On the contrary, those who have nothing are often willing to risk their lives.

Judith didn't say anything else, his meaning was clear, this is the house-demolishing effect.

When you say that the room is too dark and you want to open a skylight here, no one will allow it.

But if you advocate tearing down the roof, they will compromise and agree to open a skylight.

"If we compromise, how far do we need to go?"

Jasmin spoke in a heavy tone, he knew that his performance in office this time was terrible. He was elected president in 2029. This year is 2033, the presidential election is over, and he was successfully re-elected because of the support of the financial backers behind him.

But at this time, Jasmin was somewhat regretful. If he had known the current bad situation, he would have hoped that the guy competing with him for the presidency would win him so that he could throw this mess to the other party and let the other party clean up his mess.

"We may need to give up Australia and New Zealand. The Jeko Group has long coveted these two countries near their territory. Now that we have lost control of the sea, even if we don't hand them over, the Jeko Group can still snatch them away. We might as well use them as bargaining chips to bargain with the Jeko Group.

In addition, the Ryukyu Islands may also have to be handed over. It is the key route for the Jeko Group to the waters of the Sakura Country. Our current naval strength is no longer able to control this place. I think it is worth letting it go to the Jeko Group as soon as possible in exchange for their favor.

Finally, there is the issue of Sakura Country, and we need to make concessions again."

Hearing this, many people couldn't help themselves.

"The Sakura Country cannot be handed over to the Jeko Group."

"The Sakura Kingdom is related to the Penglai Fairy Island, which has all kinds of elixirs. We must also have the right to participate in its development."

"At most, we can cede half of Sakura Country to them, just like South Korea. Anyway, the Jeko Group has created the Imperial Army, and the other party has been thinking about this for a long time. We have already made enough concessions."

"It is better to cede more islands in the sea to the Jeko Group as military bases than to hand over Sakura Country completely to the Jeko Group."

The Sakura Country issue was unanimously opposed by everyone.

Jasmine rubbed his forehead, looked at Judith, and let Judith speak for him.

Judith, who understood Jasmine's thoughts, coughed twice and said, "If we cannot satisfy the demands of the Jake Group on Sakura Country, then we need to release more interests in all aspects of the world. The appetite of the Jake Group is not so easy to satisfy."

Finally, after much discussion at the meeting, everyone managed to work out a rough framework, and finally went to the JEC Group to negotiate a private peace.

And this task naturally fell on the head of Judith, the CIA director.

"Everyone, national affairs are difficult, but I firmly believe that this difficulty is only temporary. As long as we find a way to deal with that super battleship, our country will be able to regain control of the seas in the Western Pacific and consolidate its position as the world's hegemon."

Jasmine's final motivational speech did not inspire many people.

Because the United States has compromised with the Jack Group too many times, especially after the conservative President Jasmine came to power, chicken soup has long been immune to them.

The meeting ended abruptly, and it was already dawn outside the Pentagon.

As more than 300 million American people woke up, the news about the battle in the Ryukyu Sea flooded all the media channels they had access to, hitting them like a bolt from the blue.

Suddenly, the whole of the United States was in chaos. (End of this chapter)