Xu Lie was completely obeyed; if he ordered them to deliver heads, they would not hesitate for a moment, faithfully following Xu Lie's design, even if it meant dying in front of the Red Cargo Container. Only by doing so could Charles and Anthony escalate the situation, leading to the later large-scale confrontation known as Black and White.
In fact, everything that happened tonight was meticulously orchestrated by Xu Lie from behind the scenes, step by step. First, there were two black-market Bionic Persons; when customs encountered issues, their own Anthony naturally dispatched Pristo and William to investigate.
On Charles's side, things were much simpler than Anthony's complicated approach. There was no need to uncover any customs problems; they could easily find an excuse and send four people over to lay the groundwork for the subsequent operation involving the Serpent.
The follow-up was even easier: Pristo would rally the troops, and Ryan would mobilize. Through a private jet, Anthony informed Charles, who then sent out another wave of his subordinates. This led to the confrontation between the Investigation Bureau and the Serpent on the Transport Ship.
It was no coincidence that both Charles and Anthony arrived at the port simultaneously; Charles's visit to that private club was a necessary outcome of behind-the-scenes manipulation. You all did well. Xu Lie was not so easily dazzled by the Bionic Persons' flattery: "My plan is rather crude."
The success was largely due to your replacement of the original Director of Investigation and Cobra Boss. I’ll just say hello to you all before heading back to the ship; after a while, the camera will return. At that time, you should perform well in front of the audience. In short, we need to blow this incident up tonight—make it a scandalous affair—while Charles contacts the Arms Company.
Anthony, you should reach out to people from the Great Federation. In any case, by tomorrow, I want news of UFOs to spread throughout the Great Federation. Both Charles and Anthony bowed in acknowledgment: "Yes, we will follow your will."
The Bionic Persons excelled in their absolute loyalty and cooperation; they naturally stood on Xu Lie's side and could discuss matters freely. They could talk directly into the camera without any issues regarding vocabulary or expression.
As Xu Lie returned to the dark port, what about the radiation from Tactical Nuclear Weapons? For Xu Lie after undergoing genetic enhancement, it was no different from basking in ordinary sunlight.
Watching Xu Lie’s figure disappear, Anthony regained his righteous demeanor and began silently timing himself. Charles maintained a gentle expression while puffing on his cigar, playing his part convincingly. At the same time, he felt an intense heat within; his intellectual plugins were igniting. For the Bionic Persons, receiving praise from their master represented their value realized—a feeling of absolute satisfaction washed over them.
The camera focused on the henchmen of the Serpent, capturing their discussions about whether or not they could upload the video. At that moment, Xu Lie was finally released, allowing the filming to continue with the two top figures, Black and White.
"Wow, after the Nuclear Explosion, the port ruins are shrouded in darkness. The scent of cigars and cigarettes creates an atmosphere where the big shots can talk privately," one of them remarked.
"Honestly, the crew has set quite a mood here," another added.
"I'm just concerned about the nuclear bomb. When's the next one coming?"
Although the specific content of the Danmaku was unclear, both Bionic Person knew that the audience was definitely sending out their comments. The scheduled hour had passed, prompting Anthony to bring up an issue: "I hope you can rein in your men and prevent them from leaking the UFO video. If order collapses and chaos ensues, it won't be good for your Serpent's business, right?"
Unbeknownst to the audience, these two were colleagues from the same camp. They praised Anthony for his eloquence, as he initially framed his request in terms of protecting the interests of the Serpent to persuade Charles to agree.
Little did they know that even if Anthony spoke beautifully, Charles would never consent. In fact, Anthony himself had no intention of keeping secrets; he would simply follow Xu Lie's orders and perform for the audience. What he truly aimed for was to escalate the situation completely.
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