bookbashuk Chapter 210 Inviting a Wolf into the House: A Dream Trap
Chapter 210 Inviting a Wolf into the House: A Dream Trap
In Su Chen's comment space, a comment from Li Mo was highlighted.
[A bunch of idiots, so easily swayed. If we delay a little longer, and wait for the "master's" plan to complete, the whole Earth will be mine. Su Chen? A god locked in a cage, what's there to be afraid of?]
"Owner?"
Su Chen's will captured this keyword.
It turned out to be the case.
This Li Mo is not someone whose ambition has swelled, but rather someone who has become a puppet of the "Nightmare," or rather, a "guide."
His current opposition is not about personal privacy at all.
Instead, he was buying time for his master.
Su Chen did not expose him on the spot.
Because there is no evidence.
Li Mo's contact with the "Nightmare" must have occurred in a dream; there's no way to find any evidence against him in reality.
Taking action against him rashly would only confirm his "dictatorial" accusations and widen the rift within the alliance.
"Since everyone has concerns, the 'mental health testing' plan will be temporarily put on hold."
Su Chen's calm voice rang out, taking everyone by surprise.
A hint of smugness flashed in Li Mo's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
Zhao Gang and the others panicked: "Su Chen! This won't do! What if..."
"I have my own plans," Su Chen interrupted them.
"However, Li Mo has a point. We can't just focus on internal matters. Seeking external help in the face of unknown threats is also an option."
In the following days, the debate within the federal government intensified.
A small group led by Li Mo and a hardliner led by Zhao Gang were almost irreconcilable.
Just then, something happened.
During a routine outer space resource collection mission, a fleet belonging to Li Mo's private forces...
Near Mars' orbit, a conflict arose with another fleet loyal to the Federation over a "course priority" issue.
The two sides went from verbal disputes to pushing and shoving each other, and eventually it escalated into a small-scale firefight.
Although the incident was quickly stopped by their respective commanders and no casualties were reported, the impact of the incident was extremely negative.
This is the first time since the founding of the Earth Alliance that an internal armed conflict has occurred.
When the news reached Earth, public opinion was in an uproar.
Everyone felt uneasy.
In the highest conference room, Zhao Gang slammed his fist on the table and smashed half of it.
"This is rebellion! Li Mo is plotting a rebellion! He must be disarmed immediately and put on trial!"
Li Mo feigned innocence: "General Zhao Gang, you can't say that. My fleet was just carrying out a normal data collection mission; it was your people who provoked us first."
"Besides, it's just a minor disagreement; there's no need to make a big deal out of it, is there?"
As Su Chen watched their argument, Li Mo's true thoughts were laid bare in the bullet comments section.
[That's about right, the time is ripe. Internal conflicts have escalated, and everyone's attention has been drawn to them. It's time to present my "real" plan.]
Sure enough, after the argument, Li Mo stood up, looking "heartbroken".
"Everyone, we can't continue this internal strife!" he shouted.
"Our real enemy is that 'Nightmare'! Isn't our disagreement precisely because we know nothing about the enemy and are filled with fear?"
"So what's your idea?" Zhao Gang asked impatiently.
"Yes!" A confident smile appeared on Li Mo's face.
"Does everyone remember the interstellar caravan that 'Butcher' and his crew encountered before?"
"Why can't we establish formal diplomatic relations with them? We can bring in foreign aid and jointly combat this unknown threat!"
"They have more advanced technology and a wider intelligence network; they must know the origins of the 'Nightmare'!"
"Isn't it a win-win situation to exchange our Earth's unique products for their technology and protection?"
His proposal was a revelation to many.
Yes, the world can't always be built in isolation.
If we can't handle it internally, then we'll call in outside help!
Even Zhao Gang couldn't find a reason to refute it for a moment.
Su Chen's will and light shone as he looked at Li Mo, who was speaking eloquently, and his heart turned cold.
He had already seen through Li Mo's entire plan through the comments.
Creating internal conflicts is merely a diversionary tactic.
His real purpose was to "bring in foreign aid."
The person he's inviting in is probably not some "interstellar merchant," but rather another force behind his master.
This is nothing short of a grand spectacle of inviting a wolf into the house.
"Okay, I agree."
Su Chen's voice surprised everyone once again.
He looked at Li Mo and slowly said, "Do as you say. You will be fully responsible for making contact with that interstellar caravan."
"The alliance will give you its full support."
Li Mo was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting Su Chen to agree so readily.
A surge of ecstasy welled up inside me.
In the bullet screen, his smug thoughts flooded the comments section.
[Fool! What a complete fool! Have you been cooped up on Earth for too long? Has your brain gone haywire? Wait till you bring the wolves in, then we'll see how you handle it! The entire Earth, along with you, the very will of the Earth, will become a sacrifice to your master!]