"There's no need to be anxious. I've already contacted some friends to help investigate. Let's wait and see." Grace was also aware of the seriousness of the problem. She had seen too many shady dealings in the military, especially the field troops stationed on Earth. There were crooks mixed in with the honest folks, and the aristocratic families were deeply involved. They weren't like the mechanized battalion, which was completely controlled by the parliament.
The composition of the field troops was too complicated. Furthermore, the majority of them were paid but didn't work. They were a complete mess of corruption. Even if it was an ordinary incident, who knew how long it would take for them to go to the military headquarters to investigate something, to push things around, and for them to actually carry it out, let alone something that was obviously premeditated like this.
Ma Dong had interacted with the military and naturally understood this. Although he was anxious, he could only wait for now.
Time passed by anxiously. In the afternoon, feedback from various parties arrived.
"Grace, return to the military immediately. I've already arranged for someone else to take over your recruitment in Tianjing." This was Grace's former instructor and direct superior in the military. He was also one of the big shots of the mechanized battalion. "You're meddling in too many things. If you continue to cause trouble, I won't be able to protect you. There are some things that you can't handle, and neither can I. Return immediately. This is an order! "
"Old Tu? I've already gone to investigate and received a cold shoulder. Their tone is very firm, and they don't give me any face at all. As an old friend, let me give you a piece of advice. Don't worry about this matter … your Assassin can't handle it. Your recent steps … sigh, pretend I didn't say anything. "
Ma Dong's emotions were like a rollercoaster. Information from all sides had been obstructed. Clearly, the relevant people knew about the situation. There was a huge resistance from above. Exactly how much power was there to deal with them? Why? This didn't make sense? This level of power was enough to overturn mountains and seas. Wang Zhong was just a student.
Could it be the Gui and Zhao Families working together? But didn't they say that everything was fine? Naturally, he didn't believe in the bullshit Federation's ruling and justice. However, checks and balances between powers existed. If the Gui and Zhao Families were allowed to act like this, order would collapse. This would be a huge blow to the ruling class. It was impossible for them not to understand this.
"Ma Dong, my grandfather didn't say a word after contacting the Institute of Sciences. No matter how I asked, he wouldn't say a word. I was annoyed by him and he just disappeared in the afternoon. I can't find him now." The last message came from Laura, who was extremely worried. Old Potter's abnormal behavior made her realize that this matter was no small matter. "Is there any news from your side? What about Teacher Grace? "
In an instant, Ma Dong broke out in cold sweat. This could only mean one thing. If even the old Potter couldn't handle this matter, and couldn't even open his mouth, it meant that the Potter Family was a part of this. Although the old Potter belonged to the Potter Family, he was mainly in charge of the Academy of Sciences, and not the family head. Furthermore, he couldn't go against the interests of the family for the sake of Wang Zhong. In other words, the various great families and even the parliament had reached some sort of compromise!
Just for Wang Zhong? Impossible! Even if the Zhao and Gui Families wanted to take revenge, they wouldn't do such a loss-making transaction! Where was the cake that everyone wanted to split???
Assassin, space base station …
Bang, bang, bang.
Someone had already knocked on the door to Ma Dong's room. Just as he was about to tell Laura to call back later, the door to his room was violently smashed open.
Having experienced quite a bit, the current Ma Dong had already gained the calmness and bearing he should have. The fact that someone had come looking for him meant that his earlier guess was correct. There was no such thing as luck in such matters. Furthermore, it was impossible to count on the enemy to be soft-hearted and not make a move.
His emotions, which had been in a mess for the entire day, were tightly wrapped up the instant he saw the outsider. With a calm expression on his face, he remained unmoved as he gently placed the Skylink in his hand back onto the table.
The person who had appeared at the door was a fellow dressed in a suit. Ma Dong had seen this fellow before. He was the youngest member of the Stuart Parliament, Zhao Zifeng. He was also a direct descendant of the Zhao Family, one of the 10 Great Families of the Federation. He seemed to have walked the same path as Zhao Zimo, who had died in the metal cage. Without awakening his Soul Sea, he relied on his aristocratic family connections and brains to make a living. Behind him were 2 fully armed Casted Soul Stage soldiers.
"Hello, Mr Ma Dong." Clearly recognising Ma Dong, Zhao Zifeng greeted him with a faint smile. He did not display any excessive hostility towards Ma Dong. Instead, he fished out an eye-catching arrest warrant from his bosom, with a large red seal of the Parliament Hall stamped on the most eye-catching position. "We're now suspecting you of bribing the upper echelons of the dimensional base station, and using improper means to steal the Federation's core dimensional transmission technology. This is an arrest warrant issued by the Stuart Parliament Hall and the Federation's security department. Please come with us immediately to assist in our investigations. "
"Bribe?" replied Ma Dong with a smile. From his angle, he could see 2 black figures stealthily approaching him.
Without saying anything more, Zhao Zifeng waved his hand, causing the 2 soldiers behind him to immediately walk forward. At the same time, the safety of the runic guns in their hands were pulled off.
However, just as they took their first step, the 2 soldiers felt as though they had fallen into an ice cellar. It was as though they had been enveloped by the god of death, causing all the hairs on their bodies to stand up.
"Stop." Ma Dong's voice wasn't loud, nor was it hurried. Instead, it was exceedingly calm, yet rather effective.
As the scene froze, 2 incomparably chilling blade glints appeared on the necks of the 2 soldiers. Traces of chilling air radiated from the blades, causing the 2 soldiers to feel as though their heads were about to leave their bodies at any moment. The 2 of them did not dare to make a single move. Unknowingly, the runic guns in their hands had already been snatched away. Behind them, a ghost-like figure radiated with a heart palpitating killing intent.
The current Ma Dong was no longer a fringe member of the Assassin Family. Being a member of the assassin family, and an incomparably important one at that, how could he not have bodyguards arranged by his family? Hiding in the darkness, they were able to deal a fatal blow to those that threatened Ma Dong at any moment.
On the contrary, Zhao Zifeng had some guts. Without any fear, he smiled. "You should be a smart person, Mr Ma Dong. Since I dared to bring 2 ordinary soldiers to arrest you, I naturally have the confidence to do so. However, I have the obligation to remind you that you're still in Stuart City. If the 3 of us were to suffer any injuries, it would only cause the Assassin Family to die even faster. "
There was no such thing as having too many excuses. With Ma Dong taking action, the Assassin Family no longer had any leeway to maneuver. In an instant, the killing intent radiating from the 2 black figures behind the soldiers grew even denser.
Ma Dong remained unmoved. Too many things had happened today. Although he had expected this moment to arrive, he did not expect it to arrive so quickly. "No one will harm you guys. I just want to know, is this so-called arrest warrant the Parliament's or your Zhao Family's?"
"Is there a difference?"
Replied Ma Dong with a smile. "I just feel that the crime of bribery is a little too funny. I want to know exactly who would be so stupid to do that."
"It's not funny at all. This is the iron law of the Federation." Replied Zhao Zifeng in an indifferent tone. "Your Assassin Family did not pass the approval procedures for the dimensional base station. However, you've already signed the contract for the construction of the base station with the Dimension Research Institute. In fact, you've even obtained the first hand blueprints for the construction. The vice-director of the Dimension Research Institute, Assar, has already been arrested. Furthermore, it has already been discovered that he had illegally obtained 20 million credits under his name. It was you, Mr Ma Dong, who transferred the money to his card at 11: 50 in the afternoon the day before yesterday. With both the witness and the material evidence present, you can, in fact, be thrown into prison. However, the only thing you've been given is an arrest warrant to assist in the investigation. This is already very benevolent of us. "
With just a few simple sentences, Ma Dong had already understood what was going on.
The so-called approval procedures were only lacking a stamp of approval. This was something that Ma Dong had been busy with recently. In reality, the discussion hall had already informed Ma Dong that he had passed the approval procedures. However, the contract for the materials would require some time. Furthermore, they had told him that he could sign the follow-up contract with the Dimension Research Institute if he was in a rush. Coupled with the various hints from vice-director Assar, Ma Dong had signed the contract in fear of any undue delays. As for the 20 million credits, this was a tacit agreement that all of the Federation's merchants, aristocrats, and officials would agree to. It was something that couldn't be any more normal.
This wasn't a scam, as all of the Federation's businesses were built on the foundation of power and influence. However, Ma Dong truly did not expect that the Zhao and Gui Families would actually possess such great influence.
Nodding his head, Ma Dong stood up. At this moment, there was simply no meaning in resisting or quibbling.
"Go back." said Ma Dong to the 2 black figures.
"Young master!"
"This is just a small matter." Ma Dong's voice was deep and steady. "Go back and tell grandfather that the world has changed!"
A calm smile remained on Zhao Zifeng's face. Naturally, he was in a good mood. Zhao Zimo was finished, and he would have a chance. A dignified member of the Zhao Family had been sent to Stuart City. One could only imagine how difficult his life was. However, due to him not having awakened his power, it had instead given him a form of protection. That's because people like him would always be neglected in this world.
Ma Dong's final words, as well as his calm face, appeared in the eyes of a certain person through the Skylink. On the other Skylink screen by the person's side was the scene of Wang Zhong being sent into the dimensional transfer array, before being sent into the vast and boundless outer space.
There weren't any unnecessary ripples on Carolyn's face, as though she was just waiting for the outcome.
Dealing with Wang Zhong was a must. Just as the news of Stuart City's abandonment had spread out, the Zhao and Gui Families had immediately joined hands to open up various levels of connections. They had given up certain benefits in exchange for Wang Zhong's exile. Admittedly, this was due to the needs of the Gui and Zhao Families. However, Stuart City's nod of approval was the straw that broke the camel's back. All that was left was to divide up the benefits.
Frankly speaking, being exiled to a cursed land was equivalent to being sentenced to death. It was just to give some people a bit of psychological balance and comfort. In other words, it was to give them a chance to get out of this embarrassing situation.
Admittedly, Wang Zhong was an important chess piece, possessing an astonishing talent that was definitely worth nurturing.
However, so what if he was nurtured to become a Heavenly Soul Stage expert? Would they offend all the aristocratic families just to nurture a Heavenly Soul Stage expert that was not under their control? The Parliament wouldn't be that stupid. Wang Zhong's arrogance and his unclear attitude towards the Parliament was, to a certain extent, one of the reasons why the Parliament had abandoned him.
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