After reclaiming the lost territory of the Rochester Clan, the Mars United Government did not pursue a counterattack, marking the end of the Fair Tribe's invasion farce.
From the current situation, it appears that the various clans joining the Mars United Government are not genuinely committed. They neither contribute financially nor offer assistance, instead choosing to observe from the sidelines and act when it suits them. The battle to reclaim the Rochester Clan's territory not only demonstrated the strength of the United Government but also deterred those wavering clans, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the Mars United Government.
The liaisons from each clan have already moved into the United Government to begin joint operations and address many significant issues facing the Mars United Government.
Fair Connie is preparing to invite the leaders of various clans to convene a joint conference of the Mars United Government next month to discuss the establishment of Mars Nation. She aims to carry on her father's legacy, ending the chaotic autumn of Mars and completely breaking down the existing borders between clans, eliminating racial segregation policies, and establishing a unified, democratic, prosperous, and strong Mars Nation.
Early that day, Fair Connie went to the United Government's assembly hall. She summoned several families from the Rochester Clan to reorganize their military forces, planning to form a combined arms group with neighboring clans.
This was Fair Connie's first time officiating such a meeting. Forming a united force from these differing clans was indeed challenging. Firstly, there were disagreements on who would lead this Combined Arms Group; each clan had its own opinions and wanted their own leader. Rocheo, the leader of the Rochester Clan, was a very shrewd person. Despite his short stature and slow speech, he waited until everyone had voiced their opinions before slowly saying, "Let's not compete for this general position. My territory is larger than yours, and I provide the most soldiers; I won't fight for this position since my abilities are limited. I think our handsome friend sitting here should be our general."
Rocheo pointed at Kairuot sitting next to Fair Connie. Kairuot quickly waved his hands, saying, "I can't... it's too much responsibility..."
"Why not? You, Kairuot, are a hero on Mars; if you can't take it on, no one here can."
"Yes! It's Kairuot!"
"I agree!"
All attending leaders unanimously agreed for Kairuot to be the commander of this Combined Arms Group.
Rocheo had intended to praise himself indirectly but ended up unintentionally promoting Kairuot as commander, which left him feeling extremely frustrated and resigned.
The location for this group was chosen within Roches' territory, with the Command Center established in the current Roches Command Center, connecting their systems with the Mars United Government to form a unified command system. Rocheo was somewhat fortunate to become the Chief of Staff of the Combined Arms Group.
After the meeting concluded, each clan prepared their respective tasks according to their assignments, planning to have this force fully assembled within ten days.
After the meeting, Fair Connie suddenly remembered, "Today is Xiaoli's discharge day. I promised to pick her up and almost forgot about it."
Xiaoli had been waiting impatiently in the hospital. When she saw Fair Connie arrive, she pouted, "Connie's Mother, you said you would come to pick me up early this morning, and now it's already lunchtime."
Fair Connie repeatedly apologized and hugged Xiaoli tightly.
Xiaoli then spotted Kairuot and exclaimed in surprise, "It's Brother Kairuot!"
Fair Connie quickly corrected her, "He is your husband!"
Kairuot shook his head and said, "No! I have always regarded her as a sister."
Fair Connie was puzzled, "Aren't you two married and have consummated your marriage?"
"It's all an illusion; I was just putting on a show for them," Kairuot explained. "This is to throw off Belzon and not let him suspect me. Xiaoli and I really have nothing between us; we hardly even touch. I know she was sent by Belzon to monitor me, always following me around. Her mind has been controlled by Belzon, and her previous behavior was all directed by him."
Fair Connie recalled, "No wonder Xiaoli's behavior was so strange on Capricorn Planet. We found a tracking chip in the Controller we took out of her head; I knew Belzon had been using you all along."
Xiaoli had changed into a different person, silently listening to their conversation without saying a word, as if trying hard to remember something.
Kairuot said, "I have also been using him. Without Xiaoli, I might not have accomplished many things in the past."
"Who would have thought that one of your Homo Sapiens could play the so-called wise elder like a fool?" Fair Connie remarked. "Once Belzon finds out about all this, he will definitely not let you off."
Kairuot told his mother, "Maybe he will never return to Mars or Earth."
"Why?"
"Because I placed a Proton Bullet in the central Control Room of Capricorn Planet. The program is set so that Capricorn Planet cannot head towards Mars or Earth but must go in the opposite direction. If it comes within 20,000 kilometers of either planet, the Proton Bullet will detonate, and Capricorn Planet will be destroyed."
"Where did you get such ample time to complete this series of Nuclear Bomb placements?"
"This was designed long ago by Bel I. He sensed something was going to happen and entrusted it to me, wanting to take revenge on Belzon. I only modified the planets to avoid and the distances, and I also added warnings to keep Bel Grandfather away from these two planets. Capricorn Planet will be fine; otherwise, Proton Bullet will explode."
"Do you think Belzon will heed your Warning?"
"He should listen, after all, lives are at stake; it concerns the lives of many people on Capricorn Planet."
"You are mistaken," Fair Connie told him. "Belzon is a headstrong person; he won't pay attention to your Warning and will charge forward in the direction he has chosen until his demise."
Kairuot said regretfully, "Hearing you say that, I feel like I have harmed him."
"This cannot be blamed on you; it is his overwhelming desire for control. In this world, he only controls others; no one can control him. He has brought this upon himself."
At that moment, Fair Connie and Kairuot's Wristband displayed: A massive explosion occurred over thirty thousand kilometers from Mars, which is about twenty thousand kilometers from Earth, destroying an entire moving planet in an instant.
Kairuot fell silent. Fair Connie comforted him by patting his shoulder, saying, "Don't blame yourself too much. Whether human or divine, as long as one cannot overcome their desires, they are destined for destruction."
Fair Connie led Xiao Li out of the hospital. Ever since Xiao Li had the Controller removed from her brain, her personality changed drastically; she no longer clung to Kairuot as before. She acted like a reserved young lady, rarely speaking and spending each day trying to recall something. When she did speak, it was in a soft voice, which made Kairuot feel quite unaccustomed.
Thus, Kairuot said to Fair Connie, "Mother, I want to choose a day to go to Earth and return Xiao Li to her parents at Penglai Immortal Island."
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