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Chapter 166 Counterattack

To gamble the fate of an entire civilization on a central system that is “absolutely controllable” is itself a high-stakes gamble.

however……

The leader glanced at the blood-soaked square on the screen.

I looked out the window again at the sky shrouded in the shadow of the abyss.

As Ji Qing said, the United Government has actually developed a method to spread the mecha pilot group more quickly.

History generally moves in the direction of least resistance, not the most correct one... and where will our future direction lead us?
After a long while, he slowly stood up.

With a calm, almost weary voice, he delivered the final blow.

"Establish a 'Committee for Popularizing Mecha Among All Citizens,' with Comrade Ji Qing as the chief person in charge, and immediately begin drafting relevant legislation and implementation details."

"Meeting dismissed."

……

This historic meeting ended in an unexpected way.

The news spread across the entire planet at an unofficial yet incredibly fast pace.

The world was shaken.

When the news of the imminent arrival of the "era of mecha for all" reached the chaotic construction site of "Third New Tokyo City".

The builders, who had been at odds with each other, erupted in a thunderous cheer after a brief moment of astonishment!

"Did you hear that?! We...we all have the chance to pilot mechs now!"

"Great! I don't have to put up with those 'elites' anymore!"

"All-out mecha! Long live!"

Previously irreconcilable conflicts were instantly swept away by this sudden "great news".

Everyone was immersed in the ecstasy of their impending power, as if a brand new, beautiful era of equality for all was within reach.

Only a few people who remained clear-headed felt a chill run down their spines amidst this sea of ​​revelry.

……

High in the sky, Li Zhe, invisible, coldly watched all of this.

[Commander, according to my latest analysis...]

Zero's voice echoed in his mind, carrying an unprecedented solemnity.

Once the 'All-People Mecha' project is fully implemented, the social structure of Planet Blue 7 will undergo a dramatic restructuring in the short term. The traditional power system will be completely overturned, and the new order will be built on an extremely fragile foundation of 'trust'.

[If that so-called 'backdoor program' has any flaws, or falls into the hands of malicious individuals...]

The consequences would be unimaginable.

Li Zhe looked down at the crowd below that was turning from chaos into revelry, and then at the unfinished fortress city.

The big one is coming.

Li Zhe took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

"Zero." [I am here]

"Find out exactly who is pushing this bill."

"I need to know their every move, and all the secrets behind it!"

[Commander, after searching and detailed verification, it can be confirmed that the person who pushed for this bill is a United Government official named Ji Qing. Her resume is normal, and no collusion with the Abyss has been found.]

Immediately afterwards, a personal resume was displayed in front of Li Zhe in the form of a holographic screen.

Name: Ji Qing Age: 26

[Background: A distinguished family with impeccable revolutionary credentials; the grandfathers and grandfathers made outstanding contributions in the war]

[Elementary School Days: Attended the prestigious "**Experimental Elementary School" in Beijing. During this time, in addition to ranking first in the grade for six consecutive years, she also initiated and organized the "Blue Star Children's Peace Wishes" painting exchange activity, attempting to use art to help children from different countries "understand each other." Her closing remarks for the activity, "Using the Colors of the Rainbow to Eliminate Conflict," were selected as one of the "Top Ten Speeches of the Year," filled with an innocent and pure heart.]

[During high school: Directly enrolled in the High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China, serving as the manager of the Model United Nations club. At the Global Model United Nations Conference for High School Students in his second year of high school, facing the simulated topic of "multi-nation competition for resources," his final solution was not alliances or economic sanctions, but a fifty-page "Proposal on Establishing a 'Global Resource Sharing and Cultural Trust Foundation.'" The core idea was to fund cross-border field trips for artists through joint contributions from various countries, using "artistic resonance to resolve conflicts of interest." This proposal was highly controversial due to its "extreme idealism and lack of practical feasibility," but miraculously won the "Best Style Award" thanks to his impeccable debating skills and highly infectious speech.]

[Undergraduate and Graduate Studies: Admitted to the highest-ranking administrative academy in China as the top student, majoring in political science and social crisis management. His graduation thesis, "A Conception of a Globally Integrated Disaster Rapid Response System," was hailed as a "utopian blueprint in the field of sociology." His model, which assumed all participants would uphold "absolute altruism and information transparency," was described by the military's strategic planning department as "fatally optimistic." One reviewer pointed out that if implemented in practice, the model would be completely paralyzed within three days due to the interplay of various interest groups and information barriers.]

[Work Experience: After the outbreak of the Abyss Crisis, I was appointed to lead and establish the initial framework of the "Global Strategic Logistics Support and Material Coordination Department" (GPSLN). In the early stages of the project, an overemphasis on "humanistic care" led to attempts to equip frontline logistics personnel with "mobile psychological counseling cabins" and "art appreciation rooms," while neglecting the most basic issues of armed escort and warehouse security. This resulted in the first batch of supplies being "purchased for free" by local armed groups during transit, causing significant losses. The situation was only corrected with strong intervention from the military.]

Li Zhe stared in disbelief at the glittering resume that, while seemingly naive, exuded an air of "Why don't they eat meat porridge?"

This background is as solid as diamond, and he's the kind of ultimate all-rounder with maxed-out abilities and a protagonist's aura.

This woman named Ji Qing is simply the embodiment of "perfection".

Her life trajectory is like a meticulously choreographed movie, with every step precisely hitting the beat of the times.

You could even say that she herself is creating an era.

The abyss crisis is a catastrophe for countless people.

But for someone like her, it became an excellent springboard.

Perhaps her initial intentions were good, and she was capable.

To be able to forcefully push forward a seemingly crazy plan at a meeting of that level is no small feat.

But precisely because of this...

A deeper worry arose in Li Zhe's heart.

This woman had never truly experienced the filth and ugliness of the world.

All her decisions are based on theoretical models and idealized deductions.

She believed in the perfection of the system and the brilliance of humanity.

However, it seems to overlook the terrifying monsters that can breed in the darkest corners of human nature under the gaze of the abyss.

All-out mecha...

This plan sounds wonderful, full of idealistic brilliance.

But behind it lies a complete and subversive reshaping of the entire social structure.

Once that so-called "backdoor program" is actually implanted into the core of every mech, the United Government will gain absolute control that permeates every capillary of society...

(End of this chapter)