Let them offer their loyalty

"How many times are you sleeping? The Alte Group has a way to defend against this thing! Did you see the fire before? That was when that thing fell! We are not afraid of it happening again!"

No one was sleepy anymore. With the adrenaline rushing through their heads, even the company dogs were willing to chat with the beggar and hear if anything cool had happened in District 25 recently that could have led to this happening.

However, the final topic still leads to who caused this incident.

"It must be the stupid Federation. Fuck you, who else could it be if not them! If it weren't for the Alt Foundation, we would have died long ago! Stupid Federation!"

"I can't believe she did it. Why would she do this? We've already given her a chance! And she wanted to assassinate Jonas! And she wanted to use weapons of this scale against civilians!"

"What's wrong with the Federation? Have they forgotten that we took pity on them and didn't pursue them, and even decided to sign a peace treaty?"

"You've taken too many stupid pills, haven't you? And you signed a contract? Didn't Jonas almost get chopped to pieces before he even left that door? Get out of here, you licker Dorothy!"

In this now boundless space, people in District 25 are looking for resonance with each other and venting all their emotions.

Although not as bright as before, the night was as bright as the day. Even if people were tired of discussing and returned home, they would continue the discussion on the radio. Their voices gathered into a huge wave, rolling and surging in the ocean of the Internet.

In the late night when things had calmed down a bit, the management of District 25 issued an official notice regarding the shocking incident that had just occurred. It spread quickly through the Internet, and every screen, every electronic device, and every news on the Internet displayed this shocking news.

"To the residents and all persons in the 25th District,"

The notice began with serious and formal language, and every word revealed its seriousness.

"Tonight we experienced an unprecedented challenge and threat. It was caused by Dorothy and the Federation's reckless activation of space-based weapons. We have reason to believe that this was a planned and targeted attack."

Every word and every phrase pierced people's hearts like a sharp sword. The faces of the residents turned pale as they read every line of text, recalling the fear of almost dying at that time, and the gratitude for surviving the disaster now.

"However, we must firmly believe that justice and truth are always on our side. We have not only technology and power, but also a persistent belief in true freedom and equality."

Amidst the panic and anger, this notice was like a ray of light. It did not bring joy to the people of District 25, but it gave them a target to finally fire at.

"Federation, I fuck your mother, you are such a damned thing!"

"Identified as a federal thing with an entire family dead, I declare that the status of a company dog ​​has been elevated to a higher level."

There are many hot-tempered people who simply choose to insult the Federation.

Of course, people with calm tempers are also cursing, but it just makes those with bad tempers curse faster.

"We hereby declare an emergency response mechanism to fully investigate this incident and share our findings with the world. Dorothy and the Federation will pay for their actions."

"We are the people of District 25. We are one. No matter what challenges we face in the future, we will work together and move towards the light. Mr. Jonas has activated the emergency protection mechanism. We will protect every life."

Very literal, but that's enough.

This notice caused a huge response on the Internet, with countless comments and discussions pouring out like a flood, and anger, panic, and confusion colliding and intertwining in the virtual space.

When the Federation chose to surrender, in order to show goodwill, it directly connected the networks of District 25 and the Federation. That is to say, when District 25 went there to speak, it did not have to deal with accelerators and network delays, and could directly start a rant.

Wherever there were suspected federal personnel, the people of District 25 would begin to attack them crazily.

"Look, this is your 'noble' Federation? Using space-based weapons to attack innocent civilians, what qualifications do you have to talk about peace and civilization!"

"Hey, Lord Federation, haven't you always claimed to be the model of civilization? Why did the mask of civilization fall off today? It turns out that what is hidden inside is an ugly face."

"Friends of the Federation, did you sleep well tonight? Were you awakened by your conscience? Oh, sorry, I forgot. You need a conscience to be awakened."

The federal social media was flooded with such messages, with the people of the 25th District using sharp words and ridicule to show their anger and dissatisfaction. They had no restraint, and their words were full of passion and anger.

The Federation tried to respond, but each response only added fuel to the fire, leading to even more violent attacks.

"Oh, look, the children of the Federation are speaking out. Unfortunately, your morals and consciences have long been sold out by your leaders. What else can you say?"

"It's ridiculous that you still have the nerve to speak out. Go look at yourselves in the mirror and look at those innocent people. They are suffering all this because of the selfishness and shamelessness of your Federation."

This is still a bit civilized, the rest are even more disgusting.

"Hey, you bastards from the Federation, don't hide if you have the guts! Do you dare to come out and confront us face to face?"

"Haha, these rubbish from the Federation, aren't they afraid of being embarrassed by using such despicable means?"

"The Federation is a bunch of cowards who only know how to hide in the shadows and do evil things. If you have the guts, come out and fight head-on!"

The Internet was filled with anger and ridicule from the people of District 25, who used the most direct language to mock the federation's cowardice and incompetence.

"Dorothy, this bitch, isn't she afraid of God's punishment for doing such a wicked thing?"

"Are the Federation just a bunch of brainless idiots, being led by a woman by the nose?"

"Aren't you from the Federation arrogant? Why are you running around like a pack of stray dogs now?"

Federal netizens were angry but unable to fight back, as every response was drowned out by even more violent insults and ridicule.

"Look, these bullies from the Federation are out to embarrass themselves again!"

"You guys are just barking in your own kennels. You're just a bunch of trash outside the Federation!"

"Is this the level of the Federation? They dare to threaten our District 25? This is hilarious. Go home and see if your mother is still calling someone else daddy!"

"Indeed, maybe not everyone has a father, but your mother definitely has a daddy."

In Dorothy's office, it was a different story.

Chapter 567: Black Ring and Zerg

Dorothy sat in her office. There was chaos outside, but it was particularly quiet here. Her face was cold and her eyes were fixed on the computer screen. The screen was scrolling with the vicious words of the residents of District 25 against the Federation and herself. Every word was like a sharp blade, piercing deep into her heart.

She could feel every beat of her heart, and each beat brought pain. She told herself that this was what she had to endure. Every insult and every curse was the consequence of her war.

She closed her eyes and tried to stabilize her breathing and heart rate. She couldn't collapse at this moment. She had more important things to do.

Dorothy's office was filled with all kinds of exquisite decorations and expensive artworks, and on the wall hung photos of her with other senior federal officials. Each photo recorded her glory and success, but at this moment, she felt that all this was empty and meaningless.

She stood up and walked to the window. The night sky outside was so vast and deep, and the twinkling lights reflected the glory and prosperity of the city, but she knew that all this was built on a heavy price.

.......Is this the emotion that humans experience when faced with failure?

After imitating it, it still feels not worth mentioning.

The corners of Dorothy's mouth and eyebrows that she had just pulled out were much better than before, but still stiff, and her eyes were as calm as dead water. All the insignificant emotions and thoughts that had just appeared seemed to be forced together.

"Lady Dorothy, the higher-ups said they want to see you."

Dorothy withdrew her gaze from the window, and her expression returned to its previous coldness and calmness. She turned around and faced the assistant at the door. There was no fluctuation in her eyes, as if the emotional fluctuations just now were all fabricated by her.

"Okay, I'll be right there." Her voice was calm, without even a trace of fluctuation.

Dorothy walked into the Federation's conference room. This huge room was filled with Federation executives. Their eyes were all focused on her. Some were questioning, some were suspicious, and some were fearful.

The room was filled with an oppressive atmosphere. No one spoke, as they all knew that if Dorothy's plan succeeded, the Federation would stand at a new peak, demonstrating unparalleled strength and determination, and making the world stand in awe. But the reality was cruel, and failure was a result they could not afford, especially under the watchful eyes of the whole world.

A senior official suddenly broke the dead silence: "If you had succeeded, we might be celebrating the victory of the Federation, our strength and wisdom now."

Another senior executive sighed, "But you failed. Now we are condemned by the whole world and labeled as terrorists and war criminals."

They looked at each other, knowing that this action had caused immeasurable damage to the Federation's reputation and international status. Some of them began to secretly regret why they had not questioned Dorothy's decision more deeply and why they had not stopped her more firmly before she took action.

Even those who sit in this position will have this thought in them.

They were also in the conference room at that time, how dare they?

Now they just want to beat the man who is down on his luck.

"Dorothy, can you explain what happened tonight?" a middle-aged man asked, his eyes full of blame and dissatisfaction.

Dorothy looked at him calmly, her eyes still cold: "I just did what I thought was right."

"The right thing?" a female executive sneered.

"Do you know that your actions have put the Federation in a more dangerous situation? We have almost become the public enemy of the entire world."

Dorothy did not respond, she just looked at her quietly, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.

"We need an explanation, Dorothy."

Another high-ranking official joined the discussion: "We cannot allow the Federation to be held responsible for your personal actions."

Dorothy looked at everyone in the room and took a deep breath. "The Federation needs to show our determination and strength. If we continue to be weak and give in, the Federation will always be seen as a symbol of weakness. I will not allow this to happen."

"Have you not considered the consequences of this?" the middle-aged man spoke again, "Now the entire 25th District is condemning us. Our image and reputation have been greatly damaged."

Dorothy looked at him coldly: "Sometimes, something has to be paid. I am responsible for my own decisions."

"Responsible?" The female executive sneered, "How can you be responsible? What can you do to make up for what we have lost?"

Dorothy did not respond, she knew that any explanation was useless, her decision had caused irreversible consequences. But she did not regret it, she knew that everything she did was for the future of the Federation.

"We want you to stop all actions immediately. The Federation cannot suffer any more damage because of you."

Dorothy glanced at him, her eyes hard and cold: "I am the leader of the Federation. I have the right to make decisions and I have the right to be responsible. Are you done with what you are saying?"

As soon as the words fell, the heads of the three people who had spoken just now began to become swollen with blood. They were getting more and more painful, their mouths wide open, and they kept strangling their throats. Finally, there was a bang and they exploded. Except for Dorothy, everyone else was covered in blood, brain matter, and all kinds of unknown things.

"I'll say this one last time. You are no different from bugs."

She turned around and walked out as if no one was around, leaving them with only the last words.

"There are always bugs that think they are the special ones."

The senior members in the room were all in shock. They looked at Dorothy's departing back and the three lifeless bodies. Fear and anxiety were written all over everyone's face. Dorothy's coldness and determination made their panic grow. They understood completely that this woman would not be shaken by anyone or anything.

The atmosphere in the conference room became even more depressing, and the deathly silence was broken by intermittent breathing sounds.

"We were... a little too self-important before."

Back in the office, Dorothy sat in her luxurious office chair, staring through the transparent glass window at the slowly moving clouds in the federal night sky. The city lights painted the night sky with colorful colors, but her heart was dark.

Her eyes were empty, she lowered her head silently and recited a few words.

"Black ring, Zerg..."

"Now I am completely sure."

Chapter 568: The Truth of Pre-Civilization

In the office of the Alt Foundation, Jonas was holding a cup of coffee and leisurely reading the news. In front of him were Celine and Afanisi who were playing a small game.

Since there were other people around, Celine didn't play those games full of taboos and uneasy factors. She just picked up the retro game console and started to operate it manually.

Afanisi held her hands and did not choose to sit next to Jonas. Instead, she sat near Celine. Occasionally, she would look at Jonas and begin to pray silently.

"The Federation has been quiet these past few days. I guess they are planning something big again."

The incoming call from Jonas interrupted his quiet thoughts about the Federation. He glanced at the name flashing on the screen - Noel, put the coffee cup aside, and dialed the number directly.

"Noel?" Jonas sounded calm and gentle, just like his inner self, a gentle and easy-going person.

"It's me." Noelle's voice was a little nervous, but not as nervous as when she told Jonas that Dorothy was going to use space-based weapons to attack District 25.

Celine and Afanisi noticed the change in Jonas's expression. They stopped what they were doing and looked at him with concern.

"There's movement from the Federation." Noelle said, her voice relaxed, slowly losing the tension just now.

Jonas' tone was still casual: "Tell me, what's the matter?"

"Dorothy is secretly mobilizing resources and personnel. I suspect she is planning a large-scale operation, but I don't know exactly what she is going to do." Noelle explained her observations and analysis in detail.

I have completely become a traitor to the Federation and there is no going back.

Jonas was silent for a while, then changed the subject: "Have you completely given up on Dorothy now?"

"...I don't know, but I'm afraid Dorothy will use space-based weapons to attack civilians again. I feel like Dorothy is a different person now."

Tsk, it’s either like that or it’s been replaced.

Dorothy's consciousness should be sleeping deep in her body now, and it is her consciousness that controls her body.

"Be careful of your own safety... Don't put yourself in danger by investigating Dorothy now."

"Understood." Noelle responded, and the call was disconnected.

Jonas cut out the communication screen with a complicated look in his eyes, and his sense of consciousness was unexpectedly powerful.

Celine put down the game console in her hand and looked at Jonas: "Mr. Jonas, what happened?"

Jonas did not answer immediately. He stood up and walked to the window. The light from outside shone on his calm face, adding a bit of mystery to his peaceful expression.

"The Federation is planning a new action."

Celine and Afanisi looked at each other. They could both sense the impending crisis. Although the Alte Group was powerful, they had to act with caution when facing a huge political machine like the Federation.