MCL CH128

Chapter 128: “Let me reintroduce myself, I am…”
 

It was clear that Gu Beiqiu had also rushed over as soon as he received the news. After entering the door, he didn’t forget to press the operation button in his hand, and a shielding cover isolated the entire room.

He looked at Shen Nanyang and repeated, “Professor Shen, since you also know it’s not appropriate, you shouldn’t have come here. The United Administration will make its own proper arrangements for the International General Bureau’s order. You just need to be responsible for the progress of the research institute.”

“I also very much want each of us to attend to our own duties, Executor Gu.” Shen Nanyang met Gu Beiqiu’s gaze. “But ‘inappropriate’ has never meant ‘shouldn’t.’ For everything I have done, I am willing to give a proper account. Even if you want to take my life at any time, it doesn’t matter. But the prerequisite for all of this is that we, as human beings, can actually keep our lives. If I were you, I wouldn’t be saying such high-sounding words at this time.”

He asked slowly, “You said you would make proper arrangements. Then may I ask, facing this order from the General Bureau, who are you planning to send to their death? Su Qiuyin, Su Muye, the other Administration directors… or yourself?”

The words were extremely cold, yet they stated the incomparably cruel reality of the present.

These top X-rank ability users were regarded as national treasures precisely because when a global crisis was on the verge of erupting, they could become the last barrier to protect the human world. And when humanity’s last line of defense could no longer hold, it was almost unimaginable where humanity’s hope could still be placed.

Like an ant trying to shake a tree, no one could refute the two words “sending to death.”

“It’s not just us supporting this time. All countries around the world will also dispatch their top ability users,” Gu Beiqiu replied in a very calm tone. “I have already had several Administration directors take over the domestic coordination tasks. The elite troops gathering in Country A are also on their way. I will personally lead the team to the front lines then.”

At this point, he silently glanced at Yan Xingzhou. “If I don’t make it back in the end, the highest command of the United Administration will be directly transferred to President Yan. He will automatically assume the right to be the next Executor of the United Administration.”

Yan Xingzhou said in a deep voice, “I don’t seem to have agreed to this matter.”

Gu Beiqiu replied, “It’s merely returning something to its rightful owner. President Yan, if you hadn’t led people to storm the United Administration headquarters back then, the position of Chief Executor would have originally belonged to you. When the Executor was in office, this was always his intention.”

Lin Xi noticed Yan Xingzhou suddenly look at him and cleared his throat guiltily. “Wasn’t it because I thought that mishaps could happen at any time while dealing with the rifts, so I made an extra precautionary procedure? At that time, I was planning that starting from me, every Executor would designate a reserve candidate in advance during their term, just in case of any sudden changes, right…”

He walked over and patted Gu Beiqiu’s shoulder with a speechless expression. “But Little Gu, this is where you’re wrong. Leaving such last words before even setting off is so unlucky.”

The corner of Gu Beiqiu’s mouth moved, but he said no more.

He felt the hand on his shoulder add a bit more force, as if suppressing some kind of emotion for him. It was very clear that this Executor he respected most had already noticed the death wish that had sprouted in his subconscious.

He was not someone who would actively seek a quick death, but if he could die on the front lines of defending humanity, it would probably be the best end for him.

And it would be the best release for the repentance in his heart.

“Beep beep beep—! Beep beep beep—!”

The internal communication devices in Shen Nanyang’s and Gu Beiqiu’s hands rang in unison. They had clearly received a message at the same time.

Looking down at the message content, Shen Nanyang stated, “Dalisco of Country P has been sacrificed.”

He directly touched a few buttons, and a holographic projection was displayed in the center of the spacious room.

This was clearly a battle report that had just been sent from the special-grade contamination zone. With no communication between the inside and outside, no one knew if more bad news had come out during the time it took to transmit this piece of intelligence.

Under the intense contamination radiation, the image quality of this content was also very blurry, but the shocking scene of the battlefield’s front line could still be seen. All the X-rank ability users were clearly doing their best to kill the enemies, but the number of those contaminants was obviously a bit too much. Coming one after another, the huge consumption of stamina still made the battle increasingly tight.

The scene of Dalisco’s sacrifice was also just a flash. In a moment, he was engulfed by the surging tide of contaminants. In just a few seconds, not even bones were left.

Towering flames, carrying fierce waves, the mangled limbs of countless contaminants were crushed and exploded in the constantly twisting space. Almost everyone on the field had gone berserk from killing.

Through the screen, one could almost imagine the nauseating smell of blood. Compared to when Lin Xi had seen it before, the number of these monsters had clearly more than decupled.

Lin Xi knew very well what Shen Nanyang’s intention was in showing him this. No matter when, this man could always achieve his calculations in the most stable way.

He caught sight of Samuel’s figure in the chaotic scene. A quick glance confirmed that this friend of his was still alive and kicking, so he temporarily retracted his gaze. “The self-injury ruse, for the me now, probably won’t have the effect you want.”

“I know,” Shen Nanyang replied. “But if we let these contaminants occupy Earth, I think it won’t do you any good either.”

“That sounds very reasonable.”

When Lin Xi said this, his expression didn’t look like he was discussing a very urgent matter. “So, I am also very willing to offer some reasonable suggestions.”

He thought for a moment and asked, “Is it convenient to disclose, according to the current expectations, how much longer can these people inside hold on?”

Shen Nanyang: “The time flow inside and outside the contamination zone has been basically assessed. If the current situation remains unchanged, the time left for the outside world to prepare is about one week.”

“One week.” Lin Xi chuckled lightly. “This amount of time doesn’t seem to be enough for you to implement your research.”

Shen Nanyang said truthfully, “I do need more time, which is why I came to find you at this time.”

He looked at Lin Xi fixedly. “In my ‘Pre-simulation,’ the final 0.1 per mil possibility depends on your choice. As long as humanity’s fate can be continued, after everything is over, I am willing to be at your disposal.”

“‘At your disposal,’ that sounds like a selfless and noble statement.” Lin Xi was clearly smiling, but he didn’t reveal too much extra emotion. “Unfortunately, I have no interest in disposing of you right now. On the contrary, keeping you around is still useful.”

When he spoke again, his words were directed at Gu Beiqiu on the side. “Little Gu, don’t just stand there either. Go back and get some rest. Professor Shen’s words, although unpleasant, were indeed correct just now. Letting you guys go in now is no different from sending you to your deaths. Not just you, tell the other countries to hold back their support arrangements as well. Instead of sacrificing yourselves one after another, it’s better to use the time to do something meaningful.”

Gu Beiqiu was stunned. “Something meaningful refers to…”

Lin Xi: “Build more graves outside in advance. At least let humanity have a decent resting place in its remaining few days.”

“…”

Gu Beiqiu: “Executor, this joke is not funny.”

“You’re still unable to appreciate my humor, as always.” Lin Xi turned his head with some regret. “President Yan, are my words really not funny at all?”

Yan Xingzhou: “…They’re quite funny.”

Lin Xi was satisfied. “I knew it.”

Gu Beiqiu, Shen Nanyang: “…”

After a moment of silence, Shen Nanyang spoke again. “It seems you do know something we don’t. But even if we refuse to send support, we can’t interfere with the actions of other countries. The General Bureau has already issued the order. Primo will not agree to let those X-rank ability users fend for themselves.”

“That’s right. How can we let the heroes fighting bravely on the front lines fall into a helpless situation? Once such a thing gets out, how disheartening it would be, right?” Lin Xi followed Shen Nanyang’s words. “But this time, Primo will agree. Or rather, I will make him agree.”

Shen Nanyang caught the meaning in his words. “You mean…”

“Don’t overthink it. It’s not for humanity, but for the future of me and my dear President Yan.” Lin Xi glanced at Shen Nanyang faintly. “Professor Shen, actually, there’s one thing you got wrong. This so-called 0.1 per mil possibility might not lie with me, but with you.”

Shen Nanyang did not reply but fell into a brief silence.

Lin Xi knew that Shen Nanyang had understood his meaning and smiled as he patted his shoulder. “While there’s still time, go take a shower and get ready. After I’ve seen Primo, I’ll come back to find you.”

From beginning to end, he had this rather indifferent attitude. It wasn’t until he turned to look at Yan Xingzhou that a trace of fluctuation appeared in his eyes. “President Yan, you wait for me here obediently too.”

Yan Xingzhou’s brow was tightly furrowed. A long time later, he finally spat out three words: “I’ll wait for you.”

Only then was Lin Xi satisfied. “Little Gu, let’s go. It’s time to see Director Primo.”

Gu Beiqiu did not understand the meaning behind these conversations, but he still nodded, turned off the isolation shield, and turned to lead the way for Lin Xi.

With this Director of the United Administration leading the way, although they had not made an appointment in advance, the journey to see Primo was smooth and unobstructed.

Stepping into the building of the International Ability General Administration again, Lin Xi felt somewhat emotional.

In his mind, a certain contaminant finally spoke hesitantly.

[Are you sure you want to help? From what I can see of your President Yan, he doesn’t want you to interfere.]

“Whether he wants it or not is meaningless now. If even I can feel it, how could Yan Xingzhou not? The reason he didn’t stop me is because he knows very well that his current self has no standing to speak.”

Lin Xi smiled silently in his heart. “Although I fished him out this time, no one can guarantee that the next time he loses control, he’ll be as lucky as this time. This terrible situation is what he has brought upon himself all these years, and I am the root of it all. If he completely loses his mind because of this, then I will be the next one to go completely crazy. In a way, isn’t that also deciding the future of humanity?”

“And Yan Xingzhou’s world, it’s not a bad thing to protect it for a while. But if he is no longer in this world, then perhaps, whether it continues to exist or not is not so important anymore.”

The calm narration was like an extremely cold whisper.

[Hee hee hee, how cold and heartless, Executor.]

Lin Xi: “I’m just stating a fact.”

In the silent conversation, the group had already arrived at the door of the office on the top floor of the Supernatural Management General Bureau.

Gu Beiqiu looked back at Lin Xi. Before he could speak, he saw the latter had already pushed open the door with familiarity. “Director Primo, long time no see. I didn’t have time to cultivate a deeper relationship with you before. Now let me reintroduce myself. I am Lin Xi. It’s a pleasure to see you again.”

Gu Beiqiu stumbled and nearly fell flat on his face from this overly direct opening.

At the same time, Primo in the office had just brought his hot tea to his lips. Hearing this, he unexpectedly spat it all out.

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