Chapter 269: No One Blames Themselves (Extra for everyone's monthly votes)_1

Heinz became the liaison for Wallfacer Logic, and the representative of Fleet International on Earth, Ben Jonathan, also announced that Fleet International recognized Logic's Wallfacer status.

On the other side, the officials who went to Jupiter City to restore Jiang Yu's Wallfacer status were also two people, one was the representative of Fleet International, Bai Pingjun, and the other was Ivy Gejir, the PDC Ambassador to the Solar System State.

At the recently concluded joint meeting, there was a brief debate among representatives over whether to restore Jiang Yu's Wallfacer status.

Many representatives believed that with the power of the Solar System State already in Jiang Yu's hands, he no longer met the criteria to be a Wallfacer, unless he relinquished all his power within the Solar System State.

At the same time, the only remaining human military forces—more than eighty small warships and eight military fortresses in Jupiter Orbit—all were under Jiang Yu's control.

In the previous ten days or so, Jiang Yu had also acquired a large number of assets from the three major fleets at an extremely low price.

Indeed, Jiang Yu did not coerce these sales; what he purchased were colonial cities in space, industrial parks, space farms, and the like, all in Jupiter Orbit.

Because of the power of The Waterdrop, these places had long since become ghost towns, and the three major fleets were quite willing to sell them off at low prices, and then used the funds to build ground-based colonies on various moons of Jupiter.

Even if Jiang Yu didn't buy them, those places would still turn into space junk.

Now, Jiang Yu had the strongest armed forces at his disposal, 95% of the industrial output of the Jupiter Circle, as well as all agricultural output was in Jiang Yu's hands.

Yet, it was said that even without the Wallfacer status, Jiang Yu could still implement his Wallfacer plan.

However, most representatives believed that the human world should demonstrate sufficient tolerance and a broad-minded spirit, as the Wallfacer Project was a major affair for all of humanity.

No matter what Jiang Yu's ideas were or what his status was, he should be granted the rights of a Wallfacer and find a way out for humanity.

The more they tolerated Jiang Yu's militarism and his trampling on democracy and freedom, the more they were making sacrifices for the grand cause of humanity.

One day Jiang Yu would understand their good intentions and reintegrate into the loving human society.

After hearing this debate, Jiang Yu remained silent for a long time, supporting his forehead and brooding for several minutes before saying:

"These bastards just act scared of me, making it seem like they're bearing a great burden!

"If they really were shouldering a burden, I'd admire them, but what is the meaning of squeezing me like this?"

He questioned Ai Qi beside him, "The bones of three million Uranus Orbit soldiers are not yet cold, and after such a great defeat, how can these idiots not change their careless ways, always putting all their hopes on the enemy's mercy, and on accepting their moral blackmail?"

Ai Qi didn't know what to say, and stood silent at the side.

Jiang Yu slammed his fist on the table, "They also want to reform me? Do they think they're the Tathagata Buddha or Tang Seng (Monk Tang)?"

After cursing a few times, his anger finally abated a bit.

Ai Qi quickly said, "Do you still want to see the two representatives from PDC and Fleet International?"

Jiang Yu took a deep breath, "Let them in."

Upon receiving the response, Ai Qi invited Bai Pingjun and Ivy Gejir in.

Jiang Yu did not offer these two a warm welcome; when they entered, he didn't even lift his butt or heed their offer to shake hands.

The middle-aged military man Bai Pingjun and the thirty-something, quite dignified Ivy Gejir sat somewhat awkwardly across from Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu glanced at them, "Speak if you have something to say!"

Ivy Gejir, somewhat irritated, said, "Please mind your language! Don't think that just because you hold power in your hands we will yield! The human civilization of love and freedom has never succumbed to power!"

Jiang Yu slammed his hand on the table. "And you think you're in the right?"

Bai Pingjun and Ai Wei both shuddered inwardly.

Jiang Yu said angrily, "Humanity's armed forces have suffered such heavy losses under your command! Not only do you not take the initiative to admit your mistakes, but you also lack any semblance of self-reproach?"

Bai Pingjun said cautiously, "Everyone..."

Jiang Yu shouted, "If everyone lacks self-reproach, does that mean you have no responsibility? Deceiving yourselves and others!"

Ai Wei argued with conviction, "We didn't do anything wrong, did we? Weren't you also unable to prevent humanity's defeat? We were powerless too!"

Jiang Yu laughed out of extreme anger, "What you mean to say is, humanity's failure is mainly my fault?"

"Your head got caught in a door! Am I here to pursue your accountability? If I wanted to pursue it, I would've done so long ago!"

"What makes me angry is that you looked down on me and Teacher Luo Ji in the past, and now that the facts have proven us right, you bastards don't even offer an apology before expecting us to continue risking our lives for you?"

"And now you're trying to throw your filth on me! Is the human civilization you speak of so unreasonable and devoid of moral character?"

This tirade left Ai Wei somewhat speechless.

Bai Pingjun hurriedly tried to smooth things over, "We naturally owe you an apology for not giving due attention to both of you earlier."

Seeing that Jiang Yu's anger had somewhat subsided, he continued, "Humanity has already paid a huge price for our arrogance. I hope you will overlook our past mistakes for the sake of the officers and soldiers who sacrificed themselves at the Uranus Orbit."

Jiang Yu responded with a cold "hmpf" as a reply.

Only then did Bai Pingjun straighten up to continue, "I've just been appointed as the liaison between you and the Wallfacer Project Committee, and I am now instructed to notify you: Your status as a Wallfacer is being reinstated!"

Jiang Yu sneered, "Don't think I'm not aware of what you're up to. The entire human world is in shambles now, and Teacher Luo Ji and I have become humanity's only hope!"

"You're well aware that after 'The Waterdrop' entered the Solar System, humanity truly lost any chance of turning the tables.

"Pushing me and Teacher Logic to the forefront is an attempt to use us as human shields.

"When we have no plan to save the world and are scorned by people, we'll become expendable.

"At that point, all the despair and anger of humanity will be vented on us, while the PDC and Fleet International can make a clean getaway."

Bai Pingjun and Ai Wei exchanged a brief glance, and Ai Wei forced a smile, "How could we do something so despicable? The people will always see you as their savior."

Jiang Yu gave Ai Wei a sardonic look, and for some reason, Ai Wei felt as though that look saw right through her inner world. She couldn't bear to meet Jiang Yu's gaze and quickly turned away.

Jiang Yu continued, "Teacher Logic has a noble character and probably won't haggle with you. He'll likely agree to be a Wallfacer again.

"But I'm not as easily spoken to as Teacher Logic, and if you want me to shield you from disaster, you'll have to agree to my conditions."

Bai Pingjun eagerly said, "Please, state them!"

Jiang Yu said with a smile, "When you were about to cancel my status as a Wallfacer, I already told you. Just think back on it."

Reminded by Jiang Yu, Bai Pingjun suddenly recalled that during that hearing, Jiang Yu had said: He would only continue to be a Wallfacer if Asia was ceded to the Solar System State.

Thinking back to the acting chairman's laughter at the time, Bai Pingjun truly wished he could slap him across the face!