What kind of magic? This is called cultivating immortality!

If it really comes to that, all stability will be lost, and if the witch happens to reappear at that moment... she dared not think any further.

How could the news have spread so widely? Was it Meng Liuli? Or one of the other officials? Or perhaps...? As her thoughts raced, Cecilia's gaze fell on the uninvited government member.

The government has always wanted to place its own people in Schicksal and gain the power to command magical girls, but unfortunately, it has never been able to achieve its goal.

Now that the situation is in chaos, Lin Guohui's position, which is supported by many magical girls, will inevitably become unstable. If he cannot resolve the situation, then the government will have an opportunity to intervene.

"I don't know anything about it," Councilor Su immediately spread his hands, feigning innocence to distance himself from the matter.

"Don't panic, don't panic. The sky won't fall."

Even as the situation became increasingly tense, Lin Guohui remained calm and reassured the people present.

"Are you genuinely confused, or are you just playing dumb?" Cecilia paced back and forth anxiously. "This news was originally circulating only among a small group of people, and everything was still under control. Now, all the magical girls know. Don't you realize how much trouble this could cause if not handled properly?"

"Of course I understand. But can rushing solve the immediate problem?" Lin Guohui said unhurriedly. "Besides, I am Minister Lin Guohui of the Heavenly Mandate. Is there anything I can't handle?"

He looked at Mu hope, who was standing there at a loss, and instructed, "Immediately have the people in the communications room and the heads of the nine regions go out together to appease the magical girls in various places. At the same time, tell them that headquarters will give a reply within half an hour. Ask them to wait patiently for the sake of my dedication over the years."

"understand!"

Mu hope left quickly.

The rest of the staff in the laboratory also followed them out at that moment.

The news is getting more and more alarming; the more we know, the more dangerous it becomes.

Chapter 106 The Dragon-Slaying Plan Aims to Seize Power

In the empty laboratory, the two sat silently, completely unaffected, except for Cecilia, who was uneasy and worried about the sudden turmoil.

At this moment, Representative Su suddenly spoke up, his tone conveying a sense of goodwill: "This matter involves a wide range of issues and has a huge impact. It is probably difficult for you to handle it properly on your own. Why not let the government step in to assist?"

"So the true intentions have been revealed..." Lin Guohui chuckled inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged as he calmly replied, "It's best not to trouble yourself. After all, it's a family matter, and it's better for family members to handle it."

“You’re being too polite. Matters of destiny are our government’s business, aren’t they? Don’t forget, you were appointed by the government when you became minister.” Councilor Su didn’t let it go. He continued to persuade her in a gentle and friendly tone, “The situation is complicated right now. The slightest mistake could cause chaos. The safest way to handle this is for both sides to work together.”

At this point, he stopped pretending and revealed his true purpose for coming here: to take advantage of the chaos and reclaim the magical girl privileges that should have been under government control from Lin Guohui.

Lin Guohui had always understood the government's schemes and saw through his old friend's true intentions. He showed no intention of backing down, only slowly curving his lips into a smile: "Let's wait and see."

"you……"

"Councilor Su!"

Cecilia interrupted him impatiently, her tone stern, "I don't care what your government's plans are, as long as Minister Lin hasn't made any mistakes, the reins of destiny should always remain in his hands. You already have the means to control magical girls, don't be too greedy. Besides, why hasn't Kaneki arrived yet?"

Seeing Cecilia's firm stance and her unwavering support for Lin Guohui under these circumstances, Councilor Su felt helpless and had no choice but to temporarily abandon his attempt to persuade her. He glanced at his watch and said, "Almost there, just a few more minutes."

He was actually just as puzzled: Strange, we were supposed to arrive within ten minutes to carry out the dragon-slaying plan, but he's already five minutes late... Could it be...?

The next second, Councilor Su looked up and stared at Lin Guohui, trying to read some information from his face.

Unfortunately, Lin Guohui remained expressionless throughout, showing no emotion except for a fake smile during the conversation.

Undeterred, he turned his gaze to the globally renowned, top-tier magical girl in front of him. But aside from a hint of worry, her expression remained perfectly normal.

This is really troublesome. Without Jinmu… Councilor Su sighed inwardly. Without this key figure, it would be difficult to push forward with the subsequent plans, and there was even a risk that all efforts would be in vain.

At the same time, he was furious. If Cecilia hadn't been constantly obstructing things, the government would have been able to take back the power to control magical girls from Lin Guohui long ago, instead of devising this conspiracy.

Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

Cecilia, already frustrated, had her patience completely exhausted: "Why aren't they here yet? Where on earth is Kaneki?"

As she spoke, her gaze swept between the two men, her mind quickly weighing the suspicious points and secretly wondering who was more likely to be the suspect.

If Representative Su hadn't shown up today, she would have taken down Lin Guohui without hesitation. But since he did come, it means the government might be secretly targeting Jin Mu, aiming to frame Lin Guohui and leave him speechless, allowing the government to seize power.

Representative Su keenly noticed Cecilia's unfriendly gaze. He smiled in response, but inwardly he couldn't help but curse: What is Kaneki, that idiot, dawdling about? The plan was already set up, that greedy red-haired baboon!

Just as the oppressive atmosphere in the laboratory reached its peak, the tightly closed door was finally pushed open again.

"I'm sorry I'm late."

As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, thin middle-aged man in a white coat strode in.

Upon seeing the key figure finally arrive, Lin Guohui remained expressionless, while Councilor Su secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Cecilia immediately stepped forward and eagerly asked, "Was the K1 Titan developed under your leadership? Why is its internal structure exactly the same as the Iron Beast?"

Kaneki was startled by her sudden approach and took a few steps back. After calming himself down, he replied, "Titan was indeed developed under my supervision. As for its internal structure..."

He paused, his eyes flickered, and he quickly glanced at Lin Guohui, who was sitting upright, a hint of hesitation flashing across his face.

Cecilia noticed this subtle movement. She coldly rebuked, "Don't make any unnecessary moves. Speak quickly, or you will bear all the consequences of the turmoil caused by the Titans. Remember, answer truthfully."

Finally, she added one last sentence.

"I'll talk! I'll tell you everything!" Jinmu looked flustered, his heart tightening with fear. He looked helplessly at Lin Guohui, his tone revealing a deliberate sense of guilt. "Old Lin, I'm sorry, but it concerns your life. I really can't take the blame for you."

Lin Guohui sat there, seemingly lost in thought, as if everything happening before his eyes had nothing to do with him.

"What do you mean by that?" Councilor Su couldn't stand it any longer and pretended to be furious. "Dr. Jinmu, I advise you to be careful with your words. You are an old man in your fifties, and you must speak with truth and evidence. If you slander and frame others, even if Old Lin is magnanimous and doesn't hold it against you, the government will never let you off easily."

“I am absolutely not making this up; I have solid evidence!”

"Then hurry up and produce the evidence. The government has always been fair and just, and will never let a bad person go unpunished, nor will it wrong an innocent person."

The two of them sang in unison, putting on this deliberate yet clumsy act, which made Lin Guohui sneer inwardly.

He could almost foresee that the first step in the next process would definitely be to fabricate evidence and frame someone.

As expected, Kaneki quickly took out a neatly folded document from his briefcase.

"These are the complete set of R&D blueprints for the K1 Titan. Minister Lin Guohui gave them to me privately, and he specifically instructed me to keep them a secret and not to leak this information."

Cecilia Adam immediately took the document and quickly flipped through it to check it.

The document details the complete research, development, and manufacturing process of the K1 Titan, but it lacks the most crucial piece of evidence.

She asked doubtfully, "Since you say this was given to you by Minister Lin, but there is neither his signature nor any official seal on it, how can you prove that it came from him?"

"Minister Lin said to keep the whole process confidential and not leave any trace. I'm just a researcher, how dare I ask any questions?" Jin Mu looked aggrieved and helpless, complaining repeatedly, "At first I thought Minister Lin was noble and virtuous, but now I realize that he planned to make me take the blame from the very beginning!"

"Dr. Kaneki, please don't spout nonsense. Without a signature or official seal, how can this document be considered valid evidence?" Councilor Su spoke up at the opportune moment, adopting an image of speaking out for justice and fairness.

"I really wasn't making this up." Kaneki scratched his head. "Why don't you believe me? I'm just a researcher. Even if I wanted to frame the minister, what benefit would I gain?"

Cecilia turned to Lin Guohui, who had remained silent, and asked, "Are you disheartened and planning to give up?"

Dr. Kaneki, who keeps smearing him, is actually Lin Guohui's junior. Lin Guohui was the one who introduced him to the Destiny and entrusted him with important responsibilities.

The other councilor, Su, is a longtime friend of Lin Guohui.

If you were to be betrayed by two close friends at once, someone with a weaker constitution would probably break down on the spot.

Chapter 107 It's time to turn the tide.

"A meticulously planned power grab has just begun; why rush to interrupt it? Let's wait a bit longer; the climax I'm looking forward to hasn't arrived yet."

Faced with Cecilia's question, Lin Guohui remained seated, his tone calm, as if he had been in complete control of the situation from beginning to end.

Seeing his confident demeanor, Councilor Su instinctively felt a sense of unease, which he quickly suppressed.

Betrayal by trusted confidants, malicious framing, the government's covert machinations and opportunistic power grab, coupled with Lin Guohui's temporary loss of trust from many magical girls, all brought him immense pressure from three sides.

According to Representative Su, Lin Guohui has no chance of turning the tide in this predicament of being surrounded by enemies.

Even though he had created many miracles, human strength has its limits.

Even if he is exceptionally intelligent and meticulous, the final outcome will inevitably be the worst result predicted by the government.

"Stop trying to stall for time with your tricks!"

Kaneki no longer held any respect for his former senior; all that remained in his eyes was the pleasure of revenge.

With the government as his backer, the inferiority complex he had buried deep in his heart since his youth was swept away by courage. For the first time in his life, he dared to shout at the high and mighty Lin Guohui: "Senior, please allow me to address you as such for the last time. If you still cannot provide a reasonable explanation for this document, you might as well step down and give way to a more capable person. Considering your past hard work and great contributions, the government will do its best to protect you."

"Well, everything has to be based on solid evidence."

Councilor Su waved his hand repeatedly, feigning displeasure, then turned to Lin Guohui with a gentle smile and advised softly, "Old Lin, in my opinion, even if you really didn't handle the documents, with the current uproar and serious consequences, someone has to step forward to take responsibility and give all the magical girls an explanation. Don't you think so?"

"So, what do you want?" Lin Guohui asked with a half-smile.

"I have a compromise that would be good for both of you."

"tell me the story."

"Alright. Here's the plan: you and Kaneki will each take half the responsibility. You'll temporarily step down and stay behind the scenes, while the government will step in to quell the magical girl's anger."

Fearing that Lin Guohui might be resistant, Councilor Su quickly added, "You can rest assured that once the outside turmoil has completely subsided, the government will definitely reinstate you to your post. As for Jin Mu, remove him from all his current positions, demote him to an ordinary citizen, and place him under 24-hour close surveillance. What do you think of this plan?"

"I am willing to obey all arrangements made by the organization!"

Jin Mu acted like a complete lackey, working hard to cooperate with Councilor Su in his act. After speaking, he deliberately cast a provocative glance at Lin Guohui, but the other party didn't give him a second look or say a word of nonsense.

"This plan sounds pretty good."

Councilor Su's face immediately broke into a smile, but Lin Guohui's next words instantly froze his smile: "But why should I listen to your arrangements?"

"We're not all red baboons who only know how to eat bananas, so why all this pretense and hiding? Do you really think I can't see through your schemes?"

Seeing that Lin Guohui had directly torn off the pretense, Councilor Su simply stopped pretending and bluntly stated his intentions:

"Since that's the case, then I'll get straight to the point. Looking at the whole world, there is no country where magical girls are entirely controlled by a private individual. To put it mildly, you are greedy for power; to put it more seriously, you are hindering the unity of the system and obstructing the development of the country."

"The government has always remembered your contributions. It's not that the government is narrow-minded or deliberately targeting you; it just wants to reclaim the control that rightfully belongs to the government. As long as you're willing to relinquish control, even if you are indeed an inside agent, we will protect you and allow you to continue serving as Minister of Destiny."

"As an old friend, I'm giving you some advice: twelve years has passed, and the government has already endured enough. If you take the initiative to let go, you still have room to maneuver; but if you wait for the situation to escalate, even if I want to protect you, it will be too late."

His words were direct and to the point, his sentences were grand and dignified, and he spoke of national righteousness and old friendships. He sounded selfless and without any personal desires.

"Is this what the government thinks? You should have been this honest a long time ago. Aren't you tired of putting on this act for so many years?"

Lin Guohui smiled faintly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the two of them. "I'm more curious about what benefits the government offered Jinmu to make him betray his master, forge evidence, and turn around and bite me?"

Before Representative Su could speak, Kaneki panicked and hurriedly retorted, "Don't slander good people! The blueprints for the K1 Titan were given to me by you yourself! What I'm doing today is simply upholding my principles and adhering to justice, refusing to collude with evil!"

These words were spoken with righteous indignation and righteous spirit. If Lin Guohui had not known this man's true nature, he would have really thought he was some kind of righteous messenger.

He ignored the clown's clumsy performance, took out his phone, glanced at it, and said indifferently, "Your government's plan should not stop there, right? It's time to start the second step."

"Playing tricks..." Councilor Su suppressed his restless unease again and said, "Ten minutes have passed since you promised half an hour. Instead of continuing to spout this useless nonsense, you should think carefully about how you will produce evidence to clear your name."