About a week later, Yang Hui, who had been accompanying Wang Liu Mei on the small island, suddenly received some news.
"Masoud Rachmadi has been kidnapped by unknown individuals, and a large-scale conflict has erupted between the conservatives and the reformists. Azadistan is once again in turmoil," Wang Liu Mei reported to Yang Hui.
"It seems the AEU has taken action," Yang Hui said, removing his sunglasses with a smile.
"How can you be sure this is the AEU's doing? Shouldn't the reformists be the most suspicious?" Wang Liu Mei asked.
"It's just too coincidental that it happens right when Azadistan is receiving aid, and then the leading figure of the conservatives goes missing. Don't you think that's too much of a coincidence? As soon as the solar power receiving antenna is completed, the reformists will immediately gain the upper hand. They must be out of their minds to instigate turmoil at this moment.
Besides, I don't think that naive princess has the guts to pull this off," Yang Hui replied.
"I see. In that case, the neighboring countries wouldn't dare to intervene either. Azadistan is like a morning star, guiding the oil-rich nations of the Middle East forward, but… the UNION, which most desires to control that region, should be the biggest suspect, right?" Wang Liu Mei pressed on.
"Did you forget? The intelligence Kati passed on earlier indicated that the AEU's Gundam investigation unit and the PMC joint forces have secretly infiltrated Azadistan. If they were just waiting for an opportunity, why involve the PMC?" Yang Hui countered.
"Ha, the AEU's usual tactics," Wang Liu Mei understood the convoluted situation and couldn't help but sneer, "They throw all the bad reputation onto the PMC while they reap the benefits from behind."
"To be honest, if it weren't for VEDA's restrictions and Kati being in the AEU, I would have been ready to directly push the AEU to the forefront. That would be more effective than us running around," Yang Hui said nonchalantly.
In the original plot, aside from Kati Mannequin and the already offline "Undying Man," the AEU was almost entirely offline. Looking at their style of operation, Yang Hui even suspected that, even without Li the Madman, the Earth Federation would eventually be thrown into chaos by this group of troublemakers.
"Ha ha ha." Wang Liu Mei covered her mouth and chuckled lightly, knowing that Yang Hui was merely complaining and wouldn't actually do such a thing.
Suddenly remembering something, Wang Liu Mei looked at Yang Hui with a teasing glint in her eyes: "By the way, Sumeragi is coming down soon. Have you thought about how to appease her?"
"Uh…" Yang Hui broke into a cold sweat. Although he had already filed a report and knew that Sumeragi was behind the instigation, facing her so soon still made him nervous.
"You, ha ha, you deserve it." Wang Liu Mei leaned against Yang Hui, poking his solid chest with her slender fingers.
Yang Hui looked at Wang Liu Mei in his arms with a sense of grievance. Hadn't he explained it multiple times? Besides, with such charm, he felt quite helpless too o(￣△￣)o.
"Beep beep—beep beep—"
Wang Liu Mei glanced at the PAD beside her and shot Yang Hui a look. After he nodded, she walked aside to answer the call.
"It's me. How's the situation on your end?"
"There are small-scale conflicts happening in many places, but it's not too serious."
"Evacuate from that country immediately."
"I want to stay here."
"Stay? Why?"
"To witness the direction this country is heading and to see for myself how you all will act."
"...Alright, I understand. Please pay attention to your safety."
After the call ended, the seriousness and slight confusion on Wang Liu Mei's face vanished, replaced by a disdainful sneer.
"Some people think they can sit high above and fool the masses, but they are just a clumsy clown, unaware of it." Wang Liu Mei tossed the PAD aside and lay back in Yang Hui's embrace.
"Isn't that just how humans are? Once they get used to being on high ground, they feel superior to everyone else."
"Fundamental flaws…"
"Exactly, but humans also have their beautiful side, don't they?" Yang Hui smiled gently, wrapping his arms around Wang Liu Mei's waist.
"Ha ha ha, that's still something you've shown me."
"So… strange humans… how far can we go? Where will we end up? It's truly exciting."
...
At the JNN headquarters, Kinue Crossroad, Saji's sister, tirelessly investigated along the line of Aeolia and finally found a clue.
"I traced back two hundred years and found a total of 138 missing persons with doctoral degrees," the assistant said to Kinue Crossroad.
"Can you find the most recent missing person?"
"I'll check."
Just then, someone in the office shouted, "Breaking news! The religious leader of Azadistan, Masoud Rachmadi, seems to have been kidnapped by armed forces!"
"Azadistan!? There should be a special envoy providing technical support for interviews in Azadistan. Contact him and have him report on this matter!"
"Understood!"
After a brief moment of relaxation, everyone became busy again.
"Will the Celestial Being show up?" the assistant asked Kinue Crossroad.
"Most likely."
Kinue Crossroad was very certain that if the turmoil in Azadistan escalated, the Celestial Being forces would definitely intervene.
But that wasn't her main concern; what she really wanted to know was the purpose of the Celestial Being.
Aeolia Schenberg's speeches were filled with contradictions. Using force to suppress the powerless was simply impossible; it would only intensify military competition among nations.
Moreover, she felt that all of the Celestial Being's current actions seemed to be seeking self-destruction, concentrating all the world's contradictions upon themselves.
It was this doubt that led her to abandon all on-site reports related to the Celestial Being and instead delve deeply into the hidden secrets behind it.
"Senpai, are you not going this time either?"
"Hmm, let's find out who the most recent missing person is first. I have a feeling we are getting close to the truth."
"Okay."
Kinue Crossroad, focused on finding the truth, was completely unaware that the closer she got to the truth, the more dangerous it became.
...
In Azadistan, Alejandro Corner stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the parades, protests, and even conflicts below, as if watching a group of ants devouring their own kind.
"Look at their disgraceful behavior, Ribbons. The clash between religion and reality; a little provocation can drive people to madness—violence, chaos, slaughter… Humanity is truly an irredeemable species, which is why they need rulers! Supreme rulers!"
"Yes, Lord Alejandro," Ribbons replied respectfully, but inwardly he was sneering.
From the beginning, Alejandro was merely his pawn. By showing a little of his own capabilities and treating him with respect, he could make Alejandro trust him completely. Ribbons found it hard to imagine where such confidence came from to seize Aeolia Schenberg's plans.
However, he fully agreed with Alejandro's declaration: humanity is an irredeemable inferior species that must have a savior to rescue and rule over them, but that person… will not be you, Alejandro; it will be me, Ribbons.
"It's getting more interesting. How will you make your move, Myer…"
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