Chapter 792
Chapter 792 - 778: As Expected
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"...Our National State Joint Congress with 47 members, collectively, issue a stern condemnation to the Aus side and demand the perpetrator to be handed over..."
"...In this incident, our side’s current count of casualties has exceeded 3,981 people..."
"...Once again, it is the restoration of imperialism, where the decaying Western countries raise the so-called banner of democracy and freedom externally, but internally, they are still filled with the bloody hands of neo-colonialism. Including our country, 17 countries have simultaneously submitted diplomatic démarche to the Aus..."
It’s 7 in the evening, the familiar program, and the familiar official male host’s tone.
"Tsk, I didn’t expect that we would still have a day of Wanjing News..."
In the small restaurant, professionals crowded, and Lu Ping’an’s group sat among them, holding soup noodles and pan-fried food in their hands.
Not long ago, the group who had finally completed "audit" were released, but it was already past five in the afternoon.
By this time, it was not easy to find a vehicle in the dark, so they were in no rush to return to the ancient city and found a nearby inn to spend the night and go back the next morning.
Having just settled down in the inn at Huanglong Noodle House below, the group ate noodles while watching television.
As a result, they unexpectedly ate their words, seeing the news about themselves.
"Did the Eastern Country stand up for us?" Someone was a little excited.
"Is it useful?" Someone was doubtful.
"I think it’s just a verbal condemnation..." Someone wasn’t very hopeful but kept staring at the TV expectantly.
Apart from Lu Ping’an’s team, there were several other teams in the small noodle house.
As the "launch site" was in a high-risk area, it was naturally located some distance away from the main city area. In this small town, life facilities were very limited, so the gathering was natural.
Perhaps, after a while, the small town will be driven by "dock economy," and at least more hotels and restaurants will appear over time.
"Are you guys just back? Oh, how’s the Foreign Domain?"
The noodle house owner seemed to be quite interested and asked questions eagerly.
As they were waiting for their food, people naturally chatted and shared some of what they could say.
"...I didn’t know it’s not safe out there either. I don’t know why I went out. Now the news is filled with disputes and protests every day..."
As he said this, the live broadcast moved on to the next segment.
"...Our country condemns a certain group in the Cherry Blossom Island of XX World..."
"...We strongly protest the brutal and cruel acts of the Huaqi Federation in the Spring Mountain World..."
Following the development, Lu Ping’an’s group felt numb.
In just a 30-minute news broadcast, there were seven protests, all of them at the international level.
Some targets were Western countries, while others were the "allies" in the Nirvana Plan... With that being said, what happened to Lu Ping’an’s group was neither exceptional nor unusual.
"This program has been on for the past month. Today you protest against me, tomorrow I protest against you. At first, many people were angry, but later, they became numb and didn’t care anymore..."
The Nirvana Plan, while bringing in a large amount of revenue and resources, also led to unexpected developments.
Even the most optimistic estimates did not foresee that the greatest risks in the Exotic Realm would come not from the Exotic Realm itself or the Exotic Races, but rather from the "fellowmen" who felt their territory was being encroached upon.
The signing countries of the Nirvana Plan were mainly Asian countries in Central, East, and South Asia. During their first expedition, they naturally encountered "competition" from the Western countries.
Of course, like the Aus people, there were only a few who went to the extreme of extermination. There were often only a few dozen people fighting each other, with the weaker ones giving up that territory.
That the Green Planet could make the news this time was because of the high number of deaths and losses, but in just half an hour, Lu Ping’an saw two even more tragic incidents that were near-total annihilation.
One was an Exotic Realm exploration mission betrayed by a country’s intelligence organization. The explorers were all sacrificed by the locals... Now both sides are engaged in a verbal lawsuit with no apparent result.
The other case was even more absurd. The two sides fought over a Divine Artifact, which turned out to be the bait used by the local Deity for fishing. They all became food, and now both sides blame each other for their mistakes.
In both of these atrocities, there were only single-digit survivors, except for one or two who died completely.
"Tsk, does the international protest even matter? We shouldn’t count on that."
Someone uttered the line, and everyone approved unanimously.
Domestic law is effective because there is a judicial system in the country to judge the law and an even more powerful system to enforce the law. They are actually backed by the government and the state, and it is this public power that is the foundation for everything.
International law? All countries are nominally equal, which means there can be no universally recognized "arbitrator."
Even if there is an so-called international court, it doesn’t have the backing of "great power" and is merely a "coordinator". Winning a lawsuit that takes years or even decades can be ignored with the blink of an eye.
"If we die there, we die in vain....."
At this moment, many people realized this reality... Although it is cruel, this is the result.
Everyone has actually had a psychological expectation, but when the facts are put in front of them, and they think about their "comrades" who may not receive compensation, they feel rather frustrated.
Lu Ping’an didn’t care, he just kept eating his noodles.
In his opinion, the Nirvana Plan has just been launched, and many exploration areas overlap with the traditional "colonies" of the great powers. It would be strange if there were no conflicts.
Now, after one round of collisions, the winners eat more, and the losers vanish. It is natural.
"Heh, don’t look at our strong protests, but in fact, we should earn more and occupy more territory....."
Lu Ping’an’s casual comment made many people startled, then they thought about it, and nodded in agreement.
The mechanism of the Explorer determines that the quality of the first batch of explorers can be guaranteed. In a real collision with those traditional "foreign colonists", the Nirvana Plan (Eastern Country people) should win in most cases.
When the current sailing capabilities are roughly equal, the people of other countries have already taken a slight lead. Therefore, sending a batch of "Explorers" to test the waters is a good decision.
They may not know that those planets are the traditional territories of Western people, but as long as the explorers set off and head for those nearby resource-rich planets, they will inevitably encounter each other.
At that time, it would be strange if both sides didn’t fight.
Isn’t that how the Green Planet changed hands?
"...Maybe this is part of the Nirvana Plan."
In Lu Ping’an’s eyes, as long as the Nirvana Plan is implemented, all this is bound to happen.
They can no longer wait for all Earth people to unanimously open up the Exotic Realm. If Asians want to develop, they have to break out a piece of territory. That means they have to collide with the territories that those "pioneers" have already claimed...
"First, collide for a while, grab some territory for ourselves, and in the meantime, force the other party to sit down at the negotiation table. Even if we can’t reach a ’peace agreement’, it’s best to establish some rules..."
Lu Ping’an never underestimates a country’s bottom line out of malice. The development of a country and a nation is originally not about being "human". It is natural to compete for future interests for the people and the country.
Some people think that Lu Ping’an’s words are too negative and malicious, while others fall into contemplation, thinking about this possibility.
This first exploration does indeed bring huge gains, but it seems to also bear extra risks.
"...When will it be safer? Or should we rest for a few months?"
"Wait until the first round of losses come out, and when the West can’t take it anymore and actively seeks us out for talks, just sign something casually, and it’ll be a bit safer..."
Lu Ping’an talks more and more, some people think about it, but others have a disdainful expression on their faces, seemingly not believing it.
But at the end of the news, a new report came in.
"...Breaking news, UT (United Negotiation Organization) will hold an emergency special meeting among the seven permanent member states. The venue is set in our Wanjing city, and the leaders of various countries are about to arrive. Our various States’ Congress deputy speaker will personally go to meet them..."
Facing the surprised or incredulous gazes of others, Lu Ping’an shrugged, then poured himself another glass of yellow wine.
Isn’t all this a matter of course?
"Anyway, we are still alive, so, cheers... to life."
One by one, they raised their glasses, and one by one, they drank silently.
Lu Ping’an put down his wine glass, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.
It’s not because he "guessed right", but because he had an even more malicious speculation.
According to the West’s consistent arrogance, they would not have a friendly attitude and actively come to negotiate unless they had something to ask for.
Now, instead of holding a meeting in a neutral or Western area, they have come directly to visit the high-ranking leaders, which probably means...
"We’ve hurt them badly? If so, this stage of the Nirvana Plan should be considered a success."
— End of Chapter 792 —