The Seventh Base

Chapter 803: Chapter 137: Negotiation Breaks Down (Part 2)

Given Hades’ identity, he would obviously not do such a thing, so he chose to ignore it, which made the people of Lucas Star feel extremely regretful, having missed a peak duel.

If Gust could suppress Hades, it would also bring glory to Lucas Star.

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The next day outside a grand building in the Lucas Capital, there was a sea of people, and the media swarmed in.

This is the location of the Star System Alliance Headquarters, where Mandala Star will negotiate with the Star System Alliance today.

The representatives of the Star System Alliance arrived one after another, including diplomats from various major planets and members of the royal family, coming together.

The surrounding area was set with extremely strict checkpoints to verify the identity of entrants.

Xu Mo also arrived here, attending the meeting with Ye Huan and Ye Qingdie.

Now Ross has transferred all shares to Ye Qingdie’s name. Ye Qingdie is an important figure in Blue Star Energy Technology Group and can represent Xu Mo in a certain sense.

After verifying their identities, Xu Mo and the two entered inside.

He saw Sal and others; they came here as well. As royal heirs, with the planet facing war, they were assigned to personally participate since if any accidents happened during the war, they would inherit the throne.

After entering the conference hall, Xu Mo gathered with Sal, Nan Xiangmu, and others for a chat. Upon inquiry, Xu Mo learned that Byron Star’s invitation by the Star System Alliance had nothing to do with them, so it was likely Lucas Star.

What is King Richard’s intention?

In the hall, Xu Mo noticed many people occasionally glancing at him with cold and sinister looks in their eyes.

Xu Mo spread his senses and quickly discovered that these people were from Camp Star, Lancelot Star, Krusu Star, and other planets—they were old rivals who wished him dead.

Especially seeing Xu Mo’s close relationship with Sal and Nan Xiangmu, their intention to kill grew, but they couldn’t do anything to Xu Mo and Byron Star as he had several major standing council star backers; killing Xu Mo would not be easy.

At this moment, a group of figures came by, stopping not far in front of Xu Mo and his group, turning their gazes towards him.

Baloma Kingdom, Nilo.

Nilo’s eyes fixed on Xu Mo, filled with undisguised murderous intent, and his gaze was fierce and ruthless. Not long ago, Xu Mo had called him a mad dog.

“You actually dared to come.” Nilo’s eyes were pinned on Xu Mo.

Xu Mo similarly squinted his eyes at Nilo, who had sent people to kill the representative of Blue Star Energy Technology Group at the Mechanical God Arena and slapped Ross; this account was still unsettled.

“Planning to bite again?” Xu Mo mocked Nilo: “I’m best at hitting dogs.”

“Crunch!” Nilo clenched his fists, wishing to kill Xu Mo on the spot, but this was the Star System Alliance hall, so naturally, he couldn’t make a move here.

Then, Nilo forced a sneer, looking at Xu Mo and saying, “Hope your mouth stays as tough after the meeting.”

Saying this, Nilo walked towards the Baloma Kingdom’s seat. Xu Mo watched his back without saying much, while Sal remarked, “Once at the Library, and once with the Holy Temple Knight Order; some people just get braver the more they’re beaten, truly befitting a barbarian’s background.”

Nan Xiangmu and Yekarof showed faint smiles as Nilo clenched his fists again, his eyes cold. He certainly remembered the lessons of being beaten twice at Lucas University.

At this moment, there was a commotion, and King Richard of Lucas Star personally arrived with Prince Charles and Lucas Star’s ministers following behind. Elizabeth did not appear; naturally, King Richard wouldn’t bring her to such an occasion.

The group passed by Xu Mo and his companions, and Prince Charles glanced in Xu Mo’s direction with a somewhat intriguing look.

“We’re going over.” Nan Xiangmu said, as the position of the seven major standing council stars was on the circular platform.

“Go ahead.” Xu Mo replied, with Byron Star’s position at the rear.

The group departed for their respective positions.

Everyone found their seats, and then there was another commotion, as many outside cleared the way, and then Hades and Aragon’s group entered the hall.

As they walked through the middle aisle, Xu Mo’s gaze fell on Hades and Aragon—a prince of Mandala Star and a Skywalker.

The two walked to the position opposite the seven major standing council stars on the circular platform, while other members of the Star System Alliance sat below.

All parties were seated, and Xu Mo sat at the last position at the back.

The Star System Alliance had more than two hundred members, representing over two hundred planets.

After everyone was seated, the conference hall quieted down.

“Since all members of the Star System Alliance are present today, let’s frankly discuss it. As King of Lucas Star, representing the Star System Alliance, I ask what conditions the Mandala United Kingdom requires to withdraw troops and promise not to initiate war,” King Richard asked.

“We expressed our thoughts yesterday,” Prince Hades replied.

“Impossible,” King Richard said, “I fear no one among the representatives of the Star System Alliance would agree. You may ask yourselves; if the Mandala Star United Kingdom is like this, then there’s no need for negotiation.”

The people in the hall spoke out, all expressing opposition. Becoming a subsidiary of Mandala Star? That amounted to completely surrendering control and being at their mercy.

“Hand over all of the Star System Alliance’s technology,” Hades, hearing King Richard’s words, proposed another condition.

“No,” King Richard again refused. If all the technology developed by the Star System Alliance, representing the research achievements of over two hundred planets, were transferred to Mandala Star, there was a certain probability of a technological explosion. If Mandala Star’s technological level improved, so would its military prowess, making them even more dangerous should they start a war.

“We did not ask the Star System Alliance to hand over energy, which is already the lowest condition,” Hades said, “since you’re asking for negotiation, shouldn’t you have some sincerity?”

“On behalf of Lucas Star, I can propose cooperating in various aspects with Mandala Star. The purpose of Mandala Star initiating war is to enhance the planet’s strength; if so, why not join the Star System Alliance and cooperate with its members? This way, the goal of development can also be achieved, and war, well, it only leads to destruction with mutual harm,” proposed King Richard.

Xu Mo sat below listening; evidently, King Richard understood the concept of win-win. If it were cooperation, being the more backward side, would they not benefit more?

This could bridge the gap between the Star System Alliance and Mandala Star.

“Okay,” Hades looked at King Richard and surprisingly agreed, saying, “The Star System Alliance Headquarters will move to Mandala Star, and all members must send people to be stationed there and cooperate on Mandala Star.”

The people of Mandala Star, how could they possibly trust the Star System Alliance? Collaborating with them would be like nurturing a tiger that would eventually retaliate.

King Richard naturally rejected Hades’ proposal; if the Star System Alliance moved to Mandala Star, then how could they still have the initiative?

Both sides argued back and forth, neither willing to make concessions. Xu Mo, seeing this, understood that this negotiation would certainly lead nowhere. Both sides wanted to gain benefits, but the essence of Mandala Star launching this war was to rule the Star System Alliance and grow stronger, directly infringing on the interests of its members.

The collision of interests can only be resolved through war.

“Prince Hades,” King Richard said solemnly, “in the Star System Alliance’s hundreds of years of development, the military levels of the major planets are no longer what they were. Even if Mandala United Kingdom’s fleet is strong, are you confident of defeating the Star System Alliance’s allied forces? Our Star System Alliance does not desire war but does not fear it. If the Mandala United Kingdom loses this battle, the Star System Alliance will launch an attack against Mandala Star.”

Hades looked at King Richard, then stood up, left his position, and, under the gaze of the people, walked towards the outside. When he reached the door, he stopped, turned his back to the crowd and said, “See you on the battlefield!”

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