"Something big is happening!"
"Ah, what's the big deal?"
"The Speaker of the Parliament has personally held a press conference."
Chen Ye said to Shen Qiu while holding a tablet.
"Ah? Let me see!"
Shen Qiu took the tablet from Chen Ye.
…
The press conference hall of the Parliament Administration Building in the City of Stars.
Soldiers in black armor stood in neat and solemn rows on both sides of the hall, while reporters sat on chairs, anxiously waiting and discussing.
"Why hasn't it started yet?"
"Don't worry, there are still seven minutes until ten o'clock."
"How can I not be anxious? I'm telling you that this press conference is hosted by the Chairman of the Longyan Council himself. I heard that there is something important to be announced, which may be related to the direction of the entire Red Alliance."
"Yeah, I don't know why, but I don't think it's a good thing."
"Well, it's bad enough now, what could be worse than the current situation?"
…
Soon it was ten o'clock.
Council President Long Yan walked out from the back hall.
The originally noisy hall suddenly became quiet and no one continued talking.
Council Speaker Long Yan walked straight to the center of the podium. At this time, the machine set up at the back of the hall started to broadcast live.
"Hello everyone, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend this announcement conference."
Pah pah
Some of the journalists present applauded, but it could be seen that many people did not applaud.
Long Yan naturally saw it as well, but he didn't care. He just raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.
When the applause had completely died down, Long Yan announced solemnly.
"Dear compatriots, due to the escalation of the disaster, monsters continue to attack the sixth, seventh and eighth administrative districts, causing a large number of casualties, and the situation continues to escalate! After discussion and resolution, the Red Alliance has made a major decision to abandon the three major administrative districts and relocate all personnel to the City of Sunken Stars, the City of Brilliance and the City of Clear Sky, and build a new line of defense based on these three cities..."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the reporters and people watching the live broadcast were shocked and talked about it in horror.
"Did I hear you right? You want to abandon the three major administrative regions?"
"No."
"What is this for?"
…
"Everyone, be quiet and listen to my explanation!"
Council Chairman Long Yan raised his hand and signaled everyone to calm down.
"What's the good explanation? It's just that we were abandoned."
At this time, a self-deprecating voice sounded.
Suddenly the whole hall fell silent, and everyone looked at the person who spoke in shock.
He was a young reporter with a pretty face, wearing a white shirt, black trousers and thick glasses.
Everyone was very surprised that this guy dared to speak so bluntly.
However, Council Chairman Long Yan was not angry, he just asked.
"What's your name, sir?"
"My name is Cheng Ke, and I'm a reporter for the Astronomy Daily."
Cheng Ke stood up and replied calmly.
The reporters present whispered.
"I remember that this Astronomical Daily is a tabloid newspaper, right?"
"Yes, and it's on the verge of bankruptcy."
"It just so happens that this time we don't have to go bankrupt, we can just finish it."
…
Council Chairman Long Yan replied solemnly.
"Mr. Cheng Ke, let me explain to you why we have to abandon the three major administrative districts and migrate to the first three cities. That's because the situation is getting worse, the scale of the monster tide is getting bigger and bigger, and sooner or later we won't be able to hold on. Rather than migrating when we can't defend it in the end, it's better to migrate proactively, and everyone is concentrated in the three cities to build a new defense line, which is more convenient for defense and safer! And I want to ask you one thing, under this kind of world-destroying natural disaster, has the Red Alliance ever abandoned anyone? Did I make it very clear just now? Migrate everyone?"
When the reporters present heard Long Yan's words, they all fell silent.
Cheng Ke took a deep breath and said to the Speaker of the Longyan Council.
"Now that we have come to this, I will not be polite. May I ask Speaker Long Yan of the Council, why did you build the City of Stars? Do you dare to say that the city is just an ordinary city?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the reporters present took pictures of Cheng Ke.
Click!
Flashbulbs flashed wildly.
Just kidding, someone has questioned Long Yan directly.
Long Yan didn't hesitate at all and spoke directly to Cheng Ke.
"Since you asked, let me tell you, the City of Stars is the Fortress of Doom!"
When these words were spoken, it was like a depth charge exploding. The reporters present and the people who were watching the live broadcast were all stunned. Speaker Long Yan actually admitted it directly.
Even Cheng Ke was very surprised, with a look of surprise on his face. He didn't expect that the chairman of Long Yan Council would actually admit it.
The chairman of Long Yanyi Council then spoke to Cheng Ke.
“And I want to tell you, it’s not that the Red Alliance wants to build the City of Stars, but that we need the City of Stars. If one day we are really forced to use the City of Stars, then it will not just be a matter of life and death for the Red Alliance, but a matter of the survival of the entire human civilization! The City of Stars is our last hope.”
"Okay, okay, okay! In that case, let me ask you a question. Why are the people who live in the City of Stars only the rich or the noble? Why can't we live in there? Do they despise us because we have no abilities or uses?"
Cheng Ke asked directly.
This question was quite sharp. When Shen Qiu and others heard this question, their expressions were somewhat moved.
Chen Ye asked even more confusedly.
"How do you answer this question, Boss?"
"I don't know. Don't ask me. This question is fatal."
Shen Qiu touched his forehead, his head ached. If he didn't give a good answer, something serious would happen, and he had to answer.
"Look, Boss. Speaker Long Yan is about to answer."
Seeing that Council Chairman Long Yan was about to speak, Chen Ye quickly spoke.
Shen Qiu immediately looked at the tablet.
Council Chairman Long Yan stared at Cheng Ke and said solemnly.
"Since you asked me this, I am not afraid that they will hear what I am going to say next. To tell you the truth, I let them live there just to get their money and supplies. Without that money, how can the City of Stars be built? Without their money, how can I get the money to relocate people from various administrative districts, and how can I get the money to protect you? Do you know how much manpower, financial resources and supplies are needed to relocate and resettle an administrative district? Do you know how much ammunition consumed on the battlefield costs every day?"
When Cheng Ke heard Long Yan’s words, he was completely stunned.
Council Chairman Long Yan then took a deep breath and spoke to everyone in the audience.
"Everyone! I don't have the ability to allow everyone to live in the City of Stars, but I, Long Yan, will definitely stand by you all!"
Pah pah
There was immediate warm applause from the audience.
At this time, Cheng Ke also came back to his senses. With an extremely complicated expression, he bowed to Council Chairman Long Yan, then stretched out his hands and said.
"I'm sorry! Mr. Long Yan, I was inconsiderate. I sincerely apologize to you! In addition, I am the hacker who invaded various major websites. I am willing to stand trial."