“Okay, that’s good!”

Su Mo nodded in response, then controlled the mecha to fly towards the Administrative Council Building.

A moment later, Su Mo appeared in the corridor of the building, heading towards Arres's office.

The building was filled with people who looked uneasy and were moving around busily.

Many people gathered in corners, whispering to each other, discussing matters in low voices with worried expressions.

Su Mo could clearly feel that the entire Federation was filled with anxiety and unease, no longer with the vigorous feeling it had before.

He felt the seriousness of the situation even more.

Soon, Su Mo arrived at Arres's office. The door was open.

There was no one in the office, so Su Mo walked in and sat in the visitor's chair, waiting quietly.

Time passed slowly!

Soon half an hour passed, and Su Mo was still waiting for Arres, so he got up and walked to the door.

Just then, a woman in a clerical military uniform hurried past Su Mo.

"Hello, excuse me."

The woman in the military uniform stopped. She turned her head and was stunned when she saw Su Mo. She recognized Su Mo at a glance and said in surprise,

"Lord Su, Su Mo."

"Yes, could I ask you where Council Speaker Arres is? I haven't seen him."

Su Mo asked, puzzled.

"Council Speaker Arres is in the General Assembly Hall."

The female officer explained quickly.

"Okay, thank you."

Su Mo nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the Assembly Hall.

......

Federal General Assembly Hall.

The huge Assembly Hall was brightly lit and packed with people.

There were gorgeously dressed capital tycoons, solemn officers in military uniforms, and wise councilors.

But today, they were not the main characters.

The real main characters were the representatives of the people, gathered at the front of the Assembly Hall, wearing different plain clothes.

At this time, an old man with white hair and a slightly hunched body said to Council Speaker Arres with a sad expression,

"Council Speaker, it's not that we don't trust the Federal Government, but you can see the current situation, it really can't be delayed any longer, we have to make a decision! We can't deceive ourselves like this anymore."

"I understand everyone's unease, but I hope everyone can stay calm and not panic. The situation is still unclear."

Arres took a deep breath and tried his best to appease them.

"Council Speaker Arres, listen to me, this matter is different from the past. In previous years, no matter how difficult it was, we were able to endure it. Even if we sacrificed more people, we never complained. But now the situation is completely different. Negative energy pollution is incurable and will be inherited infinitely, harming future generations."

"Council Speaker, to be frank, we are not afraid of death. If it can protect our descendants, we would have no complaints even if we die now. But the current situation is cutting off our future and destroying our foundation. Civilization cannot be ruined in our hands!"

"Council Speaker Arres, that woman Icarus is not trustworthy! You can't completely believe her! Yes, she gave us massive resources, but if we lose our lives and future, what do we need those things for?"

"What we need to do now is to quickly leave Star Ring City and find a way out of the negative universe. First, leave this gas chamber to prevent further pollution, and then find a way to solve the negative energy pollution ourselves and save ourselves!"

"Council Speaker, please think twice!"

.....

The numerous people's representatives present persuaded him with heartbreaking words.

The officers and councilors standing behind them were all silent.

Council Speaker Arres looked at the anxious and haggard faces, and he also felt physically and mentally exhausted. He braced himself, raised his hands and signaled everyone to be quiet.

Soon everyone calmed down.

"Everyone, listen to me, I understand your unease, and I am very clear about the seriousness of the matter. But the situation is still unclear. City Lord Icarus has not given a formal reply, so we cannot panic. Therefore, I implore everyone to be patient for a while longer, and make a decision after things become clear. It has not been easy to get to where we are today, we cannot give up so easily. Of course, rest assured, everyone can always trust the Federal Government, we are one body, the Federal Government will not abandon any of its people. The Federal Government will always be people-oriented, and now I just hope that everyone can trust the Federal Government, try their best to appease those below, and give the Federal Government a little more time."

Arres took a deep breath and said solemnly to everyone.

The many representatives present looked at each other and finally said,

"Since Council Speaker Arres has said this, we have nothing to say. We will be patient and believe that the Federal Government will not let us down."

"Well, I would like to thank you all on behalf of the Federal Government."

Arres bowed to everyone.

The people's representatives present sighed slightly and dispersed.

Only the councilors, officers, and representatives of the major chaebols remained. They all looked at Arres.

Arres then slowly sat down, pinched his forehead, feeling exhausted, and said to the remaining people,

"Let's not discuss things anymore. Everyone go back and do what you need to do. Let me be alone and quiet for a while. Don't disturb me."

"Yes, Council Speaker."

Everyone present responded.

Then everyone left the Assembly Hall, and the huge Assembly Hall became empty.

Arres rested his chin on his crossed hands, quietly lost in thought.

Just then, the closed conference room door was pushed open, and a sound of footsteps came from far to near, interrupting Arres's thoughts.

He frowned slightly and said without raising his head,

"Didn't I say, don't let anyone disturb me, I don't want to see anyone."

"What, you don't even want to see me?"

Su Mo said with a smile.

Arres heard Su Mo's voice, raised his head in surprise, and when he saw Su Mo walking over, he showed a wry smile and replied,

"Sorry, I was so busy that I forgot about you."

"It's okay."

Su Mo walked straight to Arres and sat down.

Arres squeezed out a tired smile and said to Su Mo, "Why are you here suddenly? Is it for the Prison Heart project progress? Don't worry, I will definitely guarantee it with all my strength..."

"I'm not here for that."

Su Mo waved his hand and interrupted Arres.

"Then?"

Arres was also a little surprised.

"I'm here to ask about the Federation's situation and the current situation."

Su Mo simply explained his purpose.

Arres smiled wryly and said to Su Mo, "It's terrible. There have been many rebellions within the Federation, and we have lost some control. Even our own troops have problems, creating distrust. Fortunately, the overall situation can still be barely stabilized for the time being."

"What about the situation in other countries?"

Su Mo continued to ask.

"Even worse, some are about to lose control. At least the Federation has always taken care of the bottom layer, so there is still some cohesion."

Arres said with some emotion.

"That's good."

Su Mo nodded slightly.

"Actually, it's not much better. Many people in the Federation have formed their own fleets and left. Now many people in various countries have lost confidence in Star Ring City and are fleeing on their own ships, looking for opportunities to survive. Now, the prices of all ships with life cycle systems have skyrocketed."

Arres told Su Mo the general situation.

Su Mo frowned when he heard this.

"Then what does the Federation plan to do next?"

Arres pondered for a while and said, "To be honest, I am in a dilemma now. I have never encountered such a tricky thing. The uneasiness and worry of the people below are not without reason, because I know the seriousness of the matter better than anyone else. Although we have made a lot of money under the leadership of Star Ring City, what do we need those things for if there is no future? In fact, when I first came to the Negative Universe, I felt very bad about the negative energy pollution, but at that time it had not been confirmed that it was incurable. After all, there is a difference between having hope and having no hope at all."

After listening, Su Mo pondered for a while and said,

"You're right, have you tried to find Icarus?"

"How could we not? Of course we tried to find City Lord Icarus. But now City Lord Icarus's behavior is also very strange. She doesn't want to see anyone now, and she doesn't come out to clarify. The only order she issued is to ask us to do everything we can to speed up the production of Star Drills, completely ignoring the current turmoil. If she came out to manage it, things wouldn't have escalated to this point. I don't understand what City Lord Icarus is thinking."

"Hmm."

Su Mo also felt more and more thorny.

Arres sighed, then said to Su Mo,

"In fact, we have discussed it with Janus and other allied countries. If the situation really gets out of control, then we will leave together! First leave the Negative Universe, and then find a way to solve the pollution. After all, nothing is more important than the continuation of civilization and life. If there is no future, what is the meaning of our present?"

"Alas."

Su Mo couldn't help but sigh.

"To be honest, if possible, I really don't want to go to that point, because if we have a mass exodus, we will have to abandon the foundation we have worked so hard to build, and also abandon our home planet and look for a new suitable star. The future is also full of confusion and uncertainty. The worst thing is that we may not be able to solve the negative energy pollution on our bodies, and we may still be committing slow suicide even if we leave."

Arres continued helplessly. In fact, the most hopeful thing to solve the negative energy pollution is Star Ring City. In theory, City Lord Icarus should also be infected with negative energy, and she has no reason not to find a way to solve this matter. This is also the main reason why Arres has been suppressing the Federation's internal restlessness and has been slow to leave Star Ring City.

He is now standing at the crossroads of history, and if he takes the wrong step, he will take the Federation into the abyss.

His pressure is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Su Mo was silent for a few seconds, then said to Arres, "Let's stabilize the situation first and see how things develop. Maybe there will be a turning point!"

"That's all we can do. By the way, Su Mo, I want to ask for your opinion."

Arres raised his head solemnly and looked at Su Mo.

"Actually, I don't know what to say now, but don't worry, Arres. If things really get out of hand, I will definitely stand on the Federation's side. After all, this is my root."

Su Mo solemnly promised Arres.

"Okay, that's enough for me to hear. Next, I plan to prepare for both scenarios. On the one hand, I will wait for City Lord Icarus to come out and take charge of the overall situation, and on the other hand, I will start hoarding supplies and ships, preparing for a mass exodus."

Arres was very moved to hear Su Mo say this.

Su Mo pondered for a while and said to Arres, "How about this, let's speed up the restoration of the Prison Heart. If we eventually have to have a mass exodus, we can also take the Prison Heart, at least it will be safer."

"That's feasible. I'll tell the people below that, so they won't have any resistance and will be more cooperative in repairing the Prison Heart."

Arres said in agreement.

"Okay, then I'll go first."

"I'll see you off!"

"No need, you're probably tired enough these days, so you don't need to see me off. Get some rest."

"Okay, then I won't be polite."

Arres nodded in reply.

.……

A moment later, Su Mo piloted the Mad Eye Reinock mecha and leaped up from the front of the Administration Building.

In the cockpit, Su Mo's expression was tense, his eyes constantly changing. After a long time, he said to Creator Devourer.

"Little Devourer, I'm going to ask you something."

"Speak!"

Creator Devourer replied in a low voice.

"Does Icarus know the inside story of the destruction of the Negative Universe and the Protoss army?"

Su Mo asked solemnly.

"Of course she knows, why are you suddenly asking this?"

Creator Devourer asked with some confusion.

"It's nothing."

Su Mo replied with an increasingly solemn and low expression.

"What are you planning to do next?"

Creator Devourer asked at this time.

"Go back to the Immortal Blade, check the Prison Heart's repair progress, and deliver the resources I obtained to Lin Zinuo and the others."

Su Mo replied simply.

"No, shouldn't your top priority now be to take the stone tablet to the old man?"

Creator Devourer's tone was full of surprise, after all, this was the most urgent thing.

Su Mo did not immediately answer Little Devourer's doubts, but fell into entanglement. After a long time, he slowly said,

"The stone tablet can wait."

"Why? You don't want to give the stone tablet to the old man?"

Creator Devourer was also stunned, a little unbelievable.

"It's not that I don't want to give it to the old man, but if I give this stone tablet to the old man now, it will definitely fall into Icarus's hands. What do you think Icarus will do if she gets this stone tablet?"

Su Mo replied, feeling very棘手. The reason why he wanted to ask Little Devourer if Icarus knew the inside story was to confirm whether Icarus knew about it.

In fact, Icarus knew everything, and in this case, her behavior was still so extreme and crazy.

If she gets this stone tablet about the Negative Universe, she might really become more crazy and reckless.

Thinking of this, Su Mo felt a little chilly, so he didn't dare to hand over the stone tablet now, in case things got worse.

And if Icarus can't get the stone tablet and can't get things done, she might gradually calm down and return to normal.

"What will she do after she gets it? What does it have to do with us? The point is that we get what we want."

Creator Devourer retorted without hesitation.

"Let me think about it again."

Su Mo's heart was also a little messy. For a moment, he didn't know what to do to be right.

"What is there to think about? Hurry up and give the stone tablet to the old man. That's the real business."

Little Devourer kept urging Su Mo.

Unfortunately, Su Mo still did not listen to Little Devourer's advice.

"We'll talk about it later!"

Little Devourer saw that Su Mo's attitude was so tough, so he didn't continue to persuade him.

Then Su Mo controlled the Mad Eye Reinock and turned into a stream of light, accelerating away.

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Star Ring City

Administration Council Building - Third Floor.

Many officers and generals paced anxiously, waiting until they were a little disheartened.

But they had no other way but to continue waiting!

Just before, Commander Kailas had personally come to see her, but he was turned away.

However, at this time, a crisp sound of footsteps came, followed by an excited exclamation from the waiting crowd.

"Lord Goli!"

"Lord Goli, you're here!"

......

In an instant, all the officers in the waiting area were沸腾, and everyone's expression was extremely excited.

They were like seeing a ray of dawn in the darkness, and they all gathered around Goli.

"Lord Goli, is it true that negative energy pollution cannot be solved?"

"Lord Goli, are the videos on the forum real or fake?"

......

Everyone asked impatiently.

Goli raised her hand to signal everyone to be quiet. She said to everyone, "Everyone, please calm down. I know you all urgently want an answer now. But I can't give you an accurate answer now. Let me see my sister first. I'll talk to her."

"Okay!"

Everyone responded and made way.

Goli then walked straight towards Icarus's office. The security soldiers and orderlies did not dare to stop her and could only let her pass.

When the officers and generals saw Goli go in, their expressions became even more excited, like drowning people seeing hope.

Inside the office.

Icarus was sitting behind her desk, calculating the production progress of the Star Drills.

At this time, the door was gently pushed open, and Goli walked in.

"Sister!"

Goli called out softly.

"Hmm, why are you back?"

Icarus put down the documents in her hand, raised her head and asked indifferently.

"Isn't it because of the turmoil? Sister, I don't understand something, so I want to ask you."

Goli asked softly.

"Don't understand what?"

Icarus's face was still so indifferent, without a trace of emotional fluctuation.

"Sister, the outside world is already in turmoil, people are panicking, and the entire market is on the verge of disintegration. Why don't you come out and clarify it yourself? I remember when we came to the Negative Universe, you once said that we came here for resources and to become gods. As long as we win the victory of the Sky Cup, we can win the Negative God inheritance and finally step into the higher dimensions, so that we can have hope to solve the negative energy pollution."

Goli said to Icarus.

"Why should I clarify? What's there to clarify? They're not on the same level as us. Would they understand even if I told them? Besides, every word I said in the video is the truth. They can think whatever they want."

Icarus replied very coldly.

"Sister, but..."

Goli was also stunned, then said anxiously.

"Enough, don't say any more."

Icarus interrupted Goli强势.

Goli bit her lip lightly. She knew Icarus's character and temperament better than anyone else. It was obvious that Icarus had made up her mind to go down a dark path.

However, Goli was still unwilling and mustered up her courage to persuade her.

"Sister, even if you really don't plan to clarify things to everyone, you should at least appease the waiting officers and generals. They are also very uneasy and panicked now."

"I said, they can think whatever they want. If they can figure it out, they can stay. If they can't figure it out, they can leave. I won't keep them here!"

Icarus's attitude was still very tough, and there was no room for缓和 at all.

"Sister..."

Goli didn't know what to say. She couldn't understand why her sister was letting things fester.

......

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In the starry sky.

Su Mo was piloting the Mad Eye Reinock at high speed, approaching the Prison Heart.

Although he had not arrived yet, he could see the huge Prison Heart from a distance. At this time, although the Prison Heart had not been repaired yet, the exterior had undergone earth-shaking changes.

The entire dirty exterior had been cleaned and looked brand new. The damaged areas had been extensively repaired with structural nets, and more than a third of the area had been poured with a thick metal layer.

The appearance of the entire Prison Heart Fortress had at least doubled in value, and its grade had also been greatly improved.

Su Mo took a look and was quite shocked. The repair progress was not ordinary.

"The repair is very good."

Creator Devourer also praised it rarely.

"Work harder. Maybe it can really be repaired. When it's completely repaired, this fortress will be our lair."

Su Mo said with great excitement.

"Yes, that's right."

Creator Devourer replied in agreement.

Su Mo then performed a series of operations and sent a communication request to Di Luo.

The communication was quickly connected.

"Su Mo, you're back."

"Yes, prepare to unload the solar furnace and transport it to the Prison Heart."

Su Mo ordered.

"No problem, I'll prepare it now."

Di Luo replied steadily.

.……

Inside the Prison Heart.

Lin Zinuo was accompanying Abic on an inspection of the internal construction.

Innumerable workers were continuously laying various optical cables and lines on the walls and floors.

The complex line laying was meticulous and neat.

Even people with obsessive-compulsive disorder would find it very pleasing to the eye.

Lin Zinuo said to Abic: "The progress of laying the information transmission lines is very good. This area will be laid soon, and then we can start pouring!"

"Hmph, what's the use of repairing it well? A huge fortress that can't move is just scrap iron."

Abic said arrogantly. His tone was as尖酸刻薄 as ever.

However, Lin Zinuo had long been accustomed to it. After spending time with him, she understood Abic's temperament very well.

Although the old man's words were harsh, he was a very nice person, and his talent was unquestionable.

So Lin Zinuo asked with a headache.

"What should we do then?"

"What else can we do? Let Su Mo ask our lord for an Ark Heart to reluctantly serve as a power device. Although the power provided by the Ark Heart cannot fully supply such a large fortress, at least it can make it move first."

Abic said helplessly.

"This......"

Lin Zinuo immediately felt a little embarrassed and inappropriate.

ps: Sorry, I have to pack gifts for book friends and send them out tonight, I will add more updates tomorrow (*＾-＾*).