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The banners waved, drums beat, and firecrackers exploded, but such festivities were a rarity since entering Interstellar Space.
Jufeng stepped out of the spacecraft amidst a throng of admirers, greeted by the cheers of young boys and girls, their envious gazes filled with adoration and dreams of bearing his children.
In front of the crowd stood Ganwen, dressed impeccably. Beside him was Jiang Xue, clad in pure white.
Upon spotting Jiang Xue, Jufeng couldn't help but smile. He was self-aware enough to recognize that this was a calculated move to avoid awkwardness and media scrutiny.
He descended alone, while the rest of his siblings took different paths back to their base.
Romain's gaze fell first on Jiang Xue as he greeted her warmly.
“I’m sorry for any distress caused to civilization.”
Jiang Xue’s eyes reflected her concern for civilization, yet she did not blame Romain. She smiled and explained, “It’s better for the body to be hurt than the spirit. I believe he will be happy. Since he has no regrets, I naturally support him.”
After speaking, Jiang Xue subtly glanced at Ganwen, signaling Romain not to neglect him. After all, this was a public occasion; if the media caught wind of discord between two prominent military and political figures, it would surely stir unrest among the populace.
Romain understood Jiang Xue’s unspoken words; everything should prioritize the well-being of the people.
Thus, he reined in his smile and turned to Ganwen, extending his hand.
“Hello, Ganwen, Secretary-General.”
Ganwen had changed significantly from his past self; perhaps it was due to his elevated status that he now exuded greater confidence. Yet Romain remained unfazed by this newfound aura.
He knew that beneath this polished exterior lay sordid dealings best kept hidden.
Jufeng remained true to himself—unfiltered and straightforward. He loved openly and despised without reservation.
However, it was precisely this nature that made Ganwen somewhat apprehensive. Romain's candidness could jeopardize significant matters and potentially harm the interests of the people due to his personality.
"There's no need for such formality between us. The car is ready, and we're waiting inside."
Ganwen extended his hand and gently shook Jufeng's, then smiled broadly as he stepped aside to let Jufeng pass.
Many media reporters on the scene were typing away at their computers.
"The New Secretary-General is humble and seeks out talent, treating General Jufeng of Triumph with respect."
Jufeng and Ganwen settled into the Secretary-General's official vehicle, slowly driving away through the crowd. Aside from the driver, it was just the two of them in the car.
Jufeng remained silent, perhaps waiting for Ganwen to speak first.
The enthusiastic crowd showed no signs of waning; the scorching sun did nothing to diminish their admiration for a hero.
Ganwen looked at the vibrant scene before him, feeling pleased. "Look, everyone is welcoming you. Their smiles reflect such happiness. We should strive for this happiness."
His words sounded pleasant, but to Jufeng's ears, they carried a sense of absurdity.
They were indeed happy, their faces beaming with joy. Yet they were unaware that it was this very New Secretary-General sitting in the car who had caused the destruction of their families. Otherwise, they could have lived more carefree lives without the loss of their loved ones.
"If they knew what you've done, they wouldn't be so happy," Jufeng said coldly.
Ganwen's expression changed at those words; everyone has a sore spot, and this was Ganwen's.
However, the chill on his face dissipated quickly as he wearily replied, "Why should we burden them with hatred and anger? Why not choose to conceal the truth? That would be the best option."
Jufeng let out a cold laugh. "I always thought your New Wave Party had progressive ideas, but as soon as you took the position of Secretary-General, you turned into an outdated party. Why do they not have the right to know the truth? Why do you get to be their master and dictate their lives?"
Jufeng's words were what Ganwen had always tried to hide—not from others but from himself. He had forced himself not to think about this issue. Yet now that it was laid bare by Jufeng, he suddenly felt a surge of anger.
"You know very well what the situation was back then. If I hadn't taken extreme measures, how could we have achieved victory today? The Magellan Star System would have eventually fallen into Liu Lei's hands. I saved them; I owe them nothing!"
Ganwen was furious, and his voice was intense. The driver in front gripped the steering wheel tightly, his palms sweating, feeling a dryness in his throat but too afraid to swallow.
Jufeng merely sneered, choosing not to speak again. It wasn't because he felt guilty or intimidated by Ganwen; he simply thought that Ganwen was acting like a madman, and there was no reason to argue with someone who had lost their sanity.
The car fell into silence as they left the crowd and began to accelerate. Soon, they arrived at the Dragon Breaker Army's base, where Jufeng intended to get out.
There was originally supposed to be a military conference to appoint Jufeng as the commander of the three armies. However, he did not wish to attend such an event, so he changed his route and got out here.
As the car came to a stop, Jufeng said one last thing before exiting.
"When I defeat Shangguan Wangyu, I will make your affairs public."
With that, Jufeng got out of the car, leaving Ganwen alone inside in silence.
The car lingered at the entrance of the Dragon Breaker Army base for a moment before slowly driving away.
Jufeng's words were cutting; if Ganwen's secrets were ever exposed, he would undoubtedly be ruined, and even his life would be at stake.
In an instant, Ganwen felt a surge of murderous intent, but moments later he calmed down. In the current situation regarding the United Nations, aside from Jufeng, no one had the capability to contend with Shangguan Wangyu.
Even Commander Zhang Huwei was in a similar position; otherwise, the title of Supreme Commander wouldn't have directly fallen to the young Jufeng.
Ganwen felt utterly defeated, as if the entire world had turned black in an instant.
"After scheming and plotting for half a lifetime, what have I truly gained?"
...
Replacing Jufeng at the military conference was Ouyang Chang, accompanied by Ikeda Kenji and Xiao Ji.
Ikeda Kenji had also been promoted to General and appointed as the Commander of the Hurricane Army. Xiao Ji remained the Commander of the Scorpion Army but had changed into a different style of military uniform.
Because Jufeng brought Xiao Ji's family back from the Large Magellanic Cloud, he helped Xiao Ji resolve his concerns.
The Scorpion Army was naturally willing to switch sides, just as Longshu could do the same. In today's context, this battle had lost the distinction between justice and evil; everyone was fighting for victory, and the victorious side would always be seen as the just one.
With the addition of Xiao Ji and Ikeda Kenji, the United Nations was finally able to recover some of its military momentum.
Moreover, with Jufeng as the Supreme Commander, the future looked promising.
However, sitting in the central position, Ganwen looked at Ouyang Chang, Ikeda Kenji, and Xiao Ji below him and couldn't feel any joy.
At that moment, he regretted allying with Jufeng.
(To be continued)
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