章節 296: 289 Overcoming Challenges

Outside the convention center, teams of bionic soldiers had surrounded the place, making it clear that those inside would not be getting out.

In the empty square, Bai Zhongqi, dressed in the white garb of the Chancellor, raised his head to look at the grey sky that threatened rain.

Linyin walked up gently and asked, "Your Majesty, if it comes to combat, it would be better to leave me and the Universe Army personnel here. Those idiotic council members deserve a thousand cuts, but they have a point about one thing—the situation is extremely critical. If we want our civilization to continue, we must be prepared for what comes next."

Bai Zhongqi remained standing there, no longer exhibiting the tense seriousness from the conference room, but now there seemed to be a sense of ease. He smiled faintly and turned to look at Linyin, saying, "Have the people of Iridium Star ever deserted their homeland to let it succumb to a sea of fire?"