Chapter 1919: Chapter 582: Compromise (Part 3)
Su Ming heard this and quickly comforted her.
"Yes, I know. You don’t have to worry about this anymore. Just rest well. With me here, everything will be alright."
Irelia slowly sat on the edge of the bed, took Su Ming’s right hand, and said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Su Ming felt even more troubled. If he were stronger, Irelia wouldn’t have to face such immense pressure alone.
"Sigh~"
"Don’t worry. If worst comes to worst, we’ll wander the Star Sea!"
Irelia gently caressed the back of Su Ming’s hand, smiling as she spoke.
"Alright, no matter where, I will be with you!"
Su Ming said sincerely to Irelia.
"Okay, it’s agreed, no backing out."
"Mm."
This time, Su Ming took the initiative, slowly reaching out with his other hand to embrace Irelia’s slender waist.
Irelia felt the hand on her waist and immediately showed a serene smile as she spoke.
"Why is your hand shaking so much?"
"Haha, is it?"
Su Ming tried hard to steady his left hand but somehow couldn’t manage it.
"Isn’t it? Look at me."
Irelia slowly moved closer to Su Ming, with their faces less than three centimeters apart.
In an instant, Su Ming’s heart was filled with surprise, his heart pounding wildly like a startled deer.
"Maybe....."
Before Su Ming could finish speaking, he was interrupted.
At that moment, Irelia directly kissed him and then gently pushed Su Ming onto the bed.
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Early the next morning.
Countless citizens gathered at the gates of the Federation Government, waiting for the Council to come to a final decision.
Reporter Lin Qi reported in front of the camera.
"Ladies and gentlemen, right now I am at the gates of the Federation Government, where the Council is holding a top-level meeting, discussing the matter of the Dimension Stone. The outcome of this meeting, whatever it may be, will be recorded in history as a turning point for the Federation and even humanity..."
At this moment, all citizens and soldiers of the Federation were following the meeting through various channels, silently praying for the result they wanted.
Federation Government·Dawn Hall.
Long Chen and others sat at the Council seats, waiting for Long Bai’s arrival, but he was overdue.
Everyone on site whispered to each other.
"Why isn’t he here yet?"
"Don’t know, it’s already past the time."
...
Just then, Long Bai staggered in from the side door.
Suddenly, the conference hall fell silent.
Long Bai walked onto the Council stage, his expression calm as he spoke.
"The meeting begins, continuing with the last agenda. You may go on and state your opinions!"
At this moment, Bai Kedi quickly stood up and said.
"Lord Long Bai, we cannot be indecisive any longer. There’s not much time left until the enemy’s notification. Let’s hand over the Dimension Stone!"
"We can’t hand it over. My father risked his life to bring it back, how can we just give it away?"
Long Lan stood up angrily and said.
"Long Lan is right, the Federation has sacrificed so many people for this Dimension Stone. How can we give it up now? Besides, even if they unite, so what? We still have a chance to win. If we hand it over, we’ll have no hope left."
Long Ying also followed suit.
"Lord Long Lan, Lord Long Ying! Please recognize the reality. Even if we can fend off the enemy this time, what about next time? If we lose just once, it’s all over. We have nowhere left to retreat!"
"Yeah, we can’t afford to lose!"
...
Many members of the Council were speaking.
"We still can’t hand it over. If we cower this time, we’ll never be able to hold up our heads again, we’ll be like rats forever!"
Farren stood up and said.
"Lord Farren, dignity is important, but survival is even more important."
...
The members of the Council started arguing with Farren and others.
Long Bai watched the arguments silently, his purple eyes extremely calm, not surprised at all at the situation unfolding.
Back when Su Ming suggested using the Dimension Stone as bait to send out, she knew that was impossible; no one would willingly hand it over. Only now, when the enemy is about to be at their gates, so many are softening.
Even so, nearly half still disagreed.
At that moment, an unassuming, short member of the Council, sporting two small mustache whiskers, suddenly stood up and shouted.
"Stop arguing!"
The entire conference hall suddenly became quiet, everyone looked at Council Member Ye Wei with expressions of surprise.
This little Council member has such courage?
At this moment, Council Member Ye Wei took a deep breath, summoned his courage, and said.
"Everyone, listen to me. The Federation has reached the edge of a cliff. We need to recognize the reality; we may be strong, but it’s impossible to fight the united enemies. Instead of fighting to the death with them, why not send out the Dimension Stone? It won’t just resolve the crisis, it can also break up their alliance. Then they’ll surely fight among themselves over the uneven spoils. We just watch, and when they’re battered and bloody, we step in to take it back."
"That’s a good idea!"
Senior Member Bai Kedi quickly agreed.
Long Chen and the others exchanged glances, their expressions shifting, somewhat tempted!
At this moment, Long Ying saw Long Chen and the others wavering, immediately said with a dark face.
"No way, it’s too risky. What if it goes wrong?"
"Lord Long Ying, do you have a better plan?"
Council Member Ye Wei replied directly.
Long Ying’s face became more and more unpleasant, unsure of how to counter.
