* Splash ~ *
* Splash ~ *
* Splash ~ *
After some time, Han Lang and the other two fell into the ice-cold water.
"Are you guys alright?"
"I'm fine. Where's Blue Maple?"
"I'm here. Are you guys alright?"
The first thing the three of them did when they popped their heads out of the water was to ask each other if they were safe. Han Lang was very comforted by this. At the very least, Lance and Blue Maple weren't selfish Warriors. They had to rely on each other to survive this crazy Ruin A19 in their current predicament.
Swoosh ~
A white illusory arm popped out from the bottom of the lake. It seemed like this was Blue Maple's superpower. He conjured an arm out of thin air to fish out his gold-rimmed glasses.
Han Lang was shocked when he saw Blue Maple using his illusory arm to fish out his glasses. "So you have a mirage-type superpower?"
Blue Maple didn't think much of it. "I've embarrassed myself in front of you, Brother Han Lang. My superpower is called Phantom Thousand Seeker. My fighting strength is passable. My parents wouldn't have forced me to come to this horrible place if I didn't have something up my sleeves."
Han Lang knew that Blue Maple was being humble.
There were two types of mirage-type superpowers. One was illusory, and the other was real. Illusory was like a movie. It couldn't be touched or seen. Blue Maple's superpower was clearly of a higher level. His illusory arm looked like an illusion, but it could easily strangle his enemies to death.
Lance interjected, "Looks like we're very lucky. Those darkness beasts didn't jump down with us. I thought they would jump down without a care for their lives."
Han Lang was very serious. He shook his head and said, "I don't think this is luck. Perhaps those darkness beasts know how powerful this place is, and they don't dare to jump down."
"No way? There's something that darkness beasts don't dare to do? "Lance felt that Han Lang's words were too exaggerated. He didn't believe it.
Han Lang suddenly pricked up his ears and said to Lance and Blue Maple, "Quiet. I think there's a light coming over."
They saw a small dot of light in the distance. It was as weak as a firefly, and it was slowly approaching Han Lang and the others.
"It's just a little fellow. It might be a flying insect." Blue Maple swiped his finger across his spatial ring and retrieved a fused glow stick. He broke it before he tossed it at the firefly.
Swoosh ~
The light stick was activated, and the light gradually intensified. In the blink of an eye, the lake and the underground world were illuminated.
When Han Lang and the rest looked at the firefly again, they almost cried!
It was not a firefly, but a strange big fish. There was a piece of fat on its head, and other than that piece of fat that was shining, the rest of its body was pitch black. Teeth grew out of its mouth, and each tooth was half a meter long and sharper than a knife.
"Fuck, it's a weird fish!" Blue Maple was so frightened that he retracted his head.
"You're wrong. It's not just one, it's a group!" Han Lang's gaze swept across the surroundings coldly as he spoke in a deep voice.
In the dark, ice-cold lake water, countless specks of light swarmed over like stars in the sky.
.....
Miracle Galaxy, Planet Four.
The exploration of ruins was only one of the routine events of every Galaxy Conference. More importantly, it was a high-level summit attended by the 13,000 human countries in the entire Galaxy.
The Galaxy Summit would also be held for thirty days. When the warriors emerged from the ruins, the summit would also be over. There would be a huge banquet to celebrate the warriors' triumphant return from the ruins, as well as the smooth start of the Galaxy Summit.
After this would be the commendation ceremony and the distribution of loot. The warriors who successfully returned from the ruins would be rewarded by the Alliance according to their contributions, while the treasures that the warriors handed over to the Alliance would be distributed by the major countries.
As the premier event in the Milky Way, the Galaxy Conference this time was a little gloomy because of the accident that happened in Ruin A19.
As of today, the number of survivors in the ruins had fallen below a thousand. The death rate was more than 99%, and it could be said that this was a catastrophic accident that affected the entire Milky Way.
However, politicians were the most heartless. On various occasions, when faced with the media, politicians from various countries would pretend to be distressed, and some of them would even burst into tears.
Turning around, these politicians began to fight for their own interests at the Galaxy Conference. To them, young people could be nurtured again if they died, but interests were what they had to fight for.
Conspiracies, schemes, and under-the-table operations. The most cunning politicians in the entire Milky Way were all gathered together for a meeting. One could imagine the darkness involved. Politicians could decide the life and death of hundreds of millions of civilians just by moving their lips. Technology, weapons, civilians, territories. In the eyes of these politicians, there was nothing that they could not trade, and there was nothing that they did not dare to trade.
The young warriors in Ruin A19 were still struggling, but the Galaxy Conference continued according to the established schedule. Every day, in this luxurious and huge conference room, there were countless transactions taking place.
As one of the weakest countries in the Milky Way, the Earth Federation had no voting rights and could not participate in the distribution of loot. It could only send a representative to listen in the corner.
The Prime Minister of the Earth Federation, Pan Yulin, was especially nervous today. He sat in the corner, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief from time to time. His secretary, Rode, who was with him, had clenched his fists tightly since the beginning of the meeting. His hands were already numb.
Today was a crucial moment that would decide the fate of the Earth Federation. The Suli Empire proposed to bring the Earth Federation, which was also in the 57th Star Zone, under their jurisdiction and become a colony of the Suli Empire. If there were no surprises, the Galaxy Conference would discuss and vote on this issue today.
"Prime Minister, don't be nervous. We have visited more than 300 representatives in advance. Even if 30% of the representatives support us, we can still get about 100 votes. The Alliance will consider our request," Rode, the secretary, whispered in Pan Yulin's ear.
Sigh …
Pan Yulin sighed and said to himself, "I don't dare to think 30%. I'll be thankful if it's 20%."
Rode hurriedly said, "Prime Minister, you worry too much. The Suli Empire is not on the side of reason. Giving a sovereign country to another sovereign country as a colony is not a mistake on Earth. What right do they have to be so unreasonable?"
Pan Yulin nodded lightly and did not say anything.
Reason was Pan Yulin's greatest reliance. He felt that even the Galaxy Conference could not be without reason, right?
Earth had always lived their own lives dutifully. Although they were poor, they had never asked for subsidies from the Alliance. If such a low-key and cautious Earth were to be given as a colony, it would be too unreasonable.
Ever since they arrived, Pan Yulin and his team had been running around day and night, visiting all the politicians of other countries who could speak. They had been treated with respect, but they had also been chased out. For the sake of Earth, Pan Yulin and the diplomatic team from Earth had no complaints. Even if he was scolded in the face, Pan Yulin would still smile and welcome them.
For the sake of the people of Earth to continue living freely, Pan Yulin endured all of this.
Today was the day that would decide their fate.
More than 13,000 sovereign countries participated in the conference. There were many topics and the process was fast.
Finally, the host of today's conference, Prime Minister Pastore from the Republic of Galida, said in a deep voice, "The previous topic has been concluded. The Macarons Empire must return the 13 cargo ships of the Giljim Federation. Otherwise, the Alliance will impose financial sanctions on the Macarons Empire. This ruling is final and cannot be appealed.
"The next topic is that a member of the Alliance, the Suli Empire, has proposed to accept the Alliance observer country, the Earth Federation, as a colony. Please see document B517 for the specific proposal.
"In this document, the Suli Empire has listed 29 reasons for the Earth Federation's inaction. As a sovereign country, the Earth Federation is indeed too weak, ranking in the bottom 100 of the Alliance.
"However, does the Suli Empire have enough reason to accept the Earth Federation as a colony? This question requires careful consideration by all representatives. If anyone wishes to speak, please press the request to speak button. "
As soon as Pastore's voice trailed off, Prime Minister Maud of the Ganges Republic, who was also from one of the 12 permanent members of the Alliance, applied to speak.
Pastore smiled and asked, "Prime Minister Maud, do you want to say a few words on this matter?"
Maud nodded lightly.
Pastore said, "Please speak, Prime Minister Maud."
Maud was expressionless as he said in a deep voice, "On behalf of the Ganges Republic, I support the Suli Empire's proposal. The Earth Federation is incompetent and does not deserve to remain in the Alliance as a sovereign country."
Hmm …
As soon as Maud said this, the huge conference center was filled with murmurs of discussion in private, and no one else applied to speak.
Pastore sighed and shook his head slightly.
The 12 permanent members of the Alliance were too powerful. Usually, they rarely spoke on such small proposals, but today, Maud spoke, and the matter was basically set in stone.
The other permanent members would not offend their colleagues for a small Earth, and the lower-level countries were afraid of offending a behemoth like the Ganges Republic, so they did not dare to say anything.
Pastore's expression was as usual. "Since no one else has applied to speak, the vote will be held immediately. Representatives who oppose the proposal, please press the signal light in front of you and state your reasons for opposition. If no one objects, the sovereignty of Earth will be handed over after this conference, and all rights and obligations of the Earth Federation as an observer country of the Alliance will be cancelled."
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall was silent.
Pan Yulin's eyes were fixed on the signal light behind the rostrum.
The number was zero.
Three seconds later, the number of people opposing the proposal was still zero …
Pan Yulin felt like a knife was being twisted in his heart at this moment.
He had worked for a long time and visited so many people. He had used the money that the Earth Federation had saved up by living frugally to buy as many gifts as possible for the big shots that he thought could help the Earth.
When it came to the critical moment of voting, not a single person supported Earth!?
Not a single person!
Pfft ~
Pan Yulin was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.
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