Ling Cage: I come from Hisakawa

Chapter 240 The Sun Will Rise As Usual

"If I were standing here today, this shot would have hit me," Bai Jingyu said slowly.

"There's no need to sow discord."

“You know it’s pointless, just like the negotiation itself.”

Since SITA attempted to attack ASH once, Jiuchuan has been under a state of emergency. Later, when Bai Jingyu was inspecting the interstellar shipyard, he encountered an attack from the Hela Empire's shipyard garrison, and the state of emergency naturally continued. Now, with the Hela Empire's army pressing in, the state of emergency has become a perfectly normal thing for everyone.

In a state of emergency, Bai Jingyu's power as mayor is unlimited.

Even if the councilors of Hisakawa City united against him, they could not shake his rule; it was not only legally impossible, but also physically impossible.

After the passage of the "AI in Law Enforcement Act," police officers responsible for frontline law enforcement will all be robots.

The entire city of Hisakawa was completely under his control.

To change this situation, he would have to die, which is why he listened to Ash's advice today and sent only one robot to negotiate.

Nothing can happen to him.

Even if he were alive, he might not necessarily save the world, but another timeline has already proven that his death would inevitably lead to the world's destruction.

So now he lives not only for himself, but also for Yue Tian and Yue Kui, and for all of humanity.

A cowardly rat?

maybe.

"Heh." Jag said with a forced smile, "Since Mayor Bai sees things so clearly, there's no need to continue this negotiation. Let's end it. We've reached a consensus and exchanged opinions fully."

Bai Jingyu nodded slightly.

At that moment, the conference room door opened automatically.

After the shooting, what's the point of talking?
This negotiation was never well-intentioned; Jag probably intended to keep him occupied and prevent him from dealing with other matters, but Jag's insults towards Helu threw him off balance.

The Hela Empire was a highly centralized monarchical state.

Jag's power comes entirely from Hru's trust and reliance. Faced with his insults to Hru, Jag must respond strongly enough; it's a matter of attitude.

"Mayor Bai, I hope I can see you again at this time tomorrow, and I hope you will still be as composed as you are now."

After saying that, Jagger gave a disdainful smile.

He stood up, the chair making a loud noise, and the people of the Hela Empire followed him out in single file.

Reporters blocking the entrance frantically took photos.

The conference room was very soundproof, but when Jag slammed his hand on the table, it shattered. The loud noise carried outside, and everyone was curious about what had happened inside.

With the Hela Empire at the gates, this negotiation was clearly a crucial historical juncture that would determine the future fate of Hisakawa.

What will become of Hisakawa's millions of residents and the trillions of yen in economic activity surrounding Hisakawa after these negotiations?

Reporters snapped photos.

The flash captured Jag's disdainful expression.

"Lord Jeger, there was a loud bang coming from the conference room just now. What happened inside?" asked Hisakawa's reporter.

Jag laughed loudly: "Hahaha, you'll see what Mayor Bai looks like in a moment."

Soon, everyone from the Hela Empire left the venue.

Jaggered away.

Only Jiuchuan's councilor and Heluo's mediator Gu Qing remained in the meeting room.

Bai Jingyu stood up and looked at the councilors with varying expressions, saying, "I'm sorry, please forgive me for not being able to come in person. I've already been attacked by the Hela Empire's regular army at the interstellar dock, and I simply cannot trust the Hela Empire's credibility. Jag's attack on me also proves that the Hela Empire is indeed not trustworthy." The councilors didn't know what to say.

Bai Jingyu's decision to send only a robot to the negotiations without notifying anyone else is indeed very unethical.

But the robot's wound is still sparking with electricity.

If Bai Jingyu himself had come and been shot like that on the spot, Jiuchuan City would probably have no future.

At this moment, Gu Qing, the mediator from Heluo, spoke up.

“Mayor Bai, the Hela Empire’s actions have gone too far. I will report what just happened to Chief Administrative Officer of Dongmu.”

Gu Qing's face was gloomy.

This was a negotiation between Jiuchuan and the Hela Empire, and Bai Jingyu was talking closely with Jiege, so he didn't interrupt much just now.

But that doesn't mean he was calm at that moment.

As the Foreign Minister of Hokkien, he was equal in status to Jaggi.

He represented Heluo to mediate the conflict between Jiuchuan and the Hela Empire. Even if the negotiations failed, Jiege should not have attacked Bai Jingyu at the negotiating table.

Fortunately, Bai Jingyu only sent a robot.

If Bai Jingyu himself were here, Jage would probably have to fire another shot to make sure he was killed.

Because Bai Jingyu was only a robot, Jeger's shot missed Bai Jingyu and hit Heluo in the face instead.

Burning pain.

"The Hela Empire has no bottom line. I hope your country will be more vigilant," Bai Jingyu said calmly.

The moment the gunshot rang out, the reputation of the Hela Empire was shattered.

Gu Qing nodded: "Jiuchuan is located on the border of Heluo, and the surrounding territories are all sacred and inviolable sovereign territories of Heluo. No external military force will ever pass through these places to enter Jiuchuan."

"But space is free, and we can't stop Hela's space fleet from entering the space orbit corresponding to Hisakawa."

Gu Qing instructed, "Mayor Bai, you must pay attention to your personal safety during this period."

"The Coastal Alliance is not a one-man show by the Hela Empire. As long as Jiuchuan can hold out for three days and drag it out until the Alliance completes the necessary procedures, the Alliance will step in to stop Hela's military operations."

Gu Qing paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, "No one in the alliance supports Hela, but going through the procedures takes time. Hela's officials are still making excuses and delaying things. Three days is the fastest we can go."

Bai Jingyu nodded slowly; "Please tell the Chief Executive of Dongmu that the relevant information on Miracle K and Angel Potion is about to be compiled, and I will have ASH send it to him later."

Gu Qing nodded and walked out of the conference room, still dissatisfied with Jiege.

Standing at the door, he angrily denounced Jaeger's actions to the reporters, then threw down his gloves and stormed off in front of everyone.

"Your mission is accomplished."

Bai Jingyu said to the lawmakers.

"The Hela Empire will not give up easily. Tonight, their space base will arrive over Jiuchuan. Heluo can only help Jiuchuan block the land and sea attacks; Jiuchuan will have to rely on itself in the air."

“I was prepared for this.”

"I hereby declare in the name of the mayor that the city council is temporarily dissolved, and ASH shall take full control of all affairs of Hisakawa City and reorganize the council after the war with the Hela Empire ends."

"Everyone can go home and spend time with their families tonight."

"I promise."

"The sun will rise as usual tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)