Kang De Defends His Rights

Due to the difference in the flow of time, while a storm was brewing in the other world and everyone was holding their breath in anticipation, several days had already passed on Earth.

"The United States Air Force is out of options."

In the military operations room at Diaoyutai, Senior Colonel Tian pointed to the photos displayed on a large touchscreen.

"In the past few days, the American Empire has launched more than a dozen air strikes, using everything from bombers to cruise missiles. They have tried various conventional weapons, but the air strikes have failed because that mysterious force that can reduce speed has always been present."

The officers and experts present listened attentively.

"The United States seem anxious, but not that anxious; they haven't dared to use nuclear weapons... The feelings of neighboring countries and the corresponding consequences are one thing, but another reason is..."

Senior Colonel Tian paused for a moment, then continued, "This giant, codenamed Titan, has not taken any further action."

Photos taken from various angles and at various times accurately show that the Titan Giant remained inside the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant and did not take any other actions except to respond to the attack by the American Empire.

"But this enormous, inexplicable magic circle has always existed."

The aerial photograph shows a massive magic array, spanning thousands of acres and centered around the Bruce Nuclear Power Plant, unfolding like a totem on the earth, spreading and shining, majestic and awe-inspiring.

Senior Colonel Tian turned around. "According to Comrade Kang De, this magic circle contains astonishing energy."

All eyes turned to the center of the first row, Kang De nodded slightly.

--Isn't it incredibly powerful? That spendthrift Parrot woman threw in countless magic crystals just to make this magic circle look impressive; it's an absolute waste.

--It's Council is rich.

Senior Colonel Tian asked, "Comrade Kang De, have you obtained any results from your analysis and investigation? What is the purpose and significance of this massive array? Is it the carrier of that Deceleration Field?"

--The purpose is to show off. It looks super cool and has a strong sense of ceremony, which will also make foolish Earthlings fearful. After all, the most terrifying thing is the unknown. Even if a Titan that has already appeared and is fighting around is powerful, it's still just so-so. But a giant magic circle that looks super awesome but whose meaning and function are unknown is far more intimidating than Titan.

Kang De inwardly scoffed, but his face showed a thoughtful expression. "It could be Deceleration Field... but the possibility is very small. When I fought the Titan, the aftershocks of the battle briefly broke through a small part of the magic circle, but the Deceleration Field did not disappear, and the Titan was extremely angry."

Senior Colonel Tian's expression changed slightly. "You mean?"

Kang De nodded. "It may not be the carrier of the Deceleration Field, but it has a more important significance."

"Some kind of ritual with unknown effects?" a scientist sitting in the front row cautiously asked. "Could we imagine that this giant chose the nuclear power plant to descend upon, unfolded this array, and is guarding it here to complete some kind of ritual?"

The scholars exchanged ideas. "Very likely. If that's the case, then many of the Titan's strange behaviors can be explained... For example, when it's in standby mode, it remains motionless, simply facing south and gazing towards Lake Huron. Even when it retaliates against an attack, after resolving the problem, it will still return to its original direction, facing south. Could this also be a kind of ritual?"

--No, no, no, that's not it.

--My Parrot and I call this "Looking Southward for the King's Army".

The discussion among top scholars continues.

The scientists, holding the perfectly replicated magic circle diagram, explored the meaning of each symbol, occasionally consulting Kang De, the "senior expert."

It was very difficult for Kang De to endure.

... Because the intricate runes and profound spell patterns in the magic circle, though their meanings are unclear, are actually ancient scripts used in the early stages of Civilization. Of course, they were written by Parrot, and their content is the ultimate insult to the Anglo-Saxons and a tirade against Zaun.

After finishing writing, the Parrot excitedly translated a passage for him—because the learned and knowledgeable Phoenix King of the past had quoted extensively from classical texts, this magnificent article contained a large number of elven slang and ancient profanities. The speaking skills and harsh words accumulated by the pointy-eared creatures over thousands of years were terrifying, and the content was simply unbearable to read.

I don't even know how to translate it into Chinese.

Even those translations elicited a look of utter disdain from Kang De.

Because of his knowledge of those texts, Kang De's face tightened and his expression became complex when he heard the experts' discussions and speculations; his inner emotions were beyond words.

--No, no, no, it doesn't mean "a rotten Dior reindeer with chrysanthemums on its face".

--No, no, that symbol here doesn't mean mountain, it means "dirty place."

Hopefully, your research findings will never be seen by the elves...

Kang De made a few excuses, saying it wasn't his area of expertise, and then declined. The scholars continued their discussion as if no one else was around, which made Kang De frown inwardly—this matter required diverting the scientists' attention; they shouldn't waste their energy on such trivial matters... He should ask the Parrot.

Senior Colonel Tian called for silence several times, stopping the discussion, and continued his report, "The latest intelligence indicates that the United States have decided to launch a land offensive. They have already selected and established forward bases and begun transporting equipment and gathering supplies. However, the General Staff Department's conclusion is that they are not concerned about their land operations."

"Due to the limited time, it is difficult for the US military's heavy equipment to be deployed quickly, and air and long-range support cannot play their full role... Under the constraints of speed, the effectiveness of artillery is also questionable."

"But we still need to make assumptions and preparations, namely..."

After the meeting, Senior Colonel Tian approached Kang De: "You've worked hard these past few days."

"Where," Kang De shrugged, "It was quite fun."

Being the mastermind behind everything and fleecing capitalism is incredibly fun.

"We do not doubt the will and strength of the United States. The General Staff Department only believes that the United States cannot achieve success in a short time, but as time goes on, when they begin to leverage their size and technological advantages, they will eventually develop specialized tactics and weapons to target Titan and solve this problem that is entrenched in the nuclear power plant."

--Yes, yes, that's exactly what I want.

Senior Colonel Tian was not as optimistic as Kang De. As the global hegemon, the American Empire's every move would affect the world... This was an undeniable fact.

Even if the American Empire were to confront an extraordinary and powerful enemy on the other side of the ocean, in a lake region far from China would still be on high alert and vigilant, daring not to relax its guard in the slightest.

He said in a deep voice, "That kind of power, capable of changing the existing world order, must not be allowed to fall into the American Empire."

Kang De nodded. "Don't worry, once the Titan falls, I'll finish it off and destroy it completely."

The colonel hesitated for a moment.

Kang De immediately noticed this change in expression and asked, "What's wrong?"

"These past few days, there has been ongoing discussion at higher levels, and the American Empire has also been exerting pressure."

Senior Colonel Tian looked directly at Kang De and said frankly, "I don't know how the higher-ups will tell you, but I think, Comrade Kang De, we are comrades-in-arms, and we should be open and honest with each other."

"Right."

"So I'll be frank... In your previous battles against the Titan, you didn't gain the upper hand, and it wasn't like your previous battles where you were so overwhelming and unstoppable."

Senior Colonel Tian said calmly, "Therefore, the higher-ups are somewhat worried about whether you can completely and quickly eliminate Titan when it is defeated by the US military and about to be captured. It's not that we underestimate or doubt you, but the longer the killing takes, the more unexpected variables may arise."

While stealing glances at Kang De's expression, he whispered, "For example, when you execute Titan, if the US military is ordered to intercept and attack you, can you ensure that the situation won't escalate? Can your actions convince the United States that you didn't do anything tampering with it, and that you didn't bring any key parts of Titan back home?"

At this point, the soldier sighed, "The last time you attacked Titan, the United States almost went crazy. They were afraid you would just take Titan away like that, and they even threatened war. This country's wariness and hostility towards us runs deep. To be honest, we're worried they might take a desperate gamble."

Kang De, his expression unchanged, asked, "So?"

"So we've been thinking about whether there's a better solution these past few days."

What's the solution?

"... Of course, it should be a friendly and constructive dialogue."

Senior Colonel Tian thought for a moment, then pulled him aside and opened his laptop. "Video conferencing is complicated to explain... just look at it yourself."

Several familiar faces appeared on the screen.

There are handsome older men that you can often see on TV and mobile phones.

And then there's the United States pig's head that we often see in the news.

--What's going on?

Before Kang De could even figure out what was going on, he heard the United States idiot shout, "This is hegemonism! The Amerikkka will never tolerate China interference in other countries' internal affairs!"

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"Mr. Secretary, you must make one thing clear: human rights are above sovereignty."

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The handsome old man from our country said calmly, "When the safety of tens of millions of people and hundreds of cities in the Lake Huron region is challenged, and the United States and Canada are still selfishly shirking their responsibilities without taking any action, perhaps the next moment, a heartbreaking catastrophe will occur. Under such circumstances, the conscientious China people will not turn a blind eye."

"Furthermore, supernatural events are not governed by current international law. United States is determined to fight for the well-being of people worldwide. Your actions, in the name of national interests, to prevent Can*da from seeking help from more capable individuals, are selfish, disregard human rights, and act at the expense of your neighbors. Such behavior will be met with contempt and condemnation from the entire world."

The elderly gentleman, frequently appearing in trending topics, spoke with gentle elegance and composure, "China is determined to shoulder its responsibilities as a member of humanity. Unlike you, we will not hide anything. Capital has decided to invite dignitaries from various countries to share detailed information about the extraordinary events on the Lake Huron, and to join with other conscientious nations around the world in condemning the selfish, self-serving, and despicable acts of the Amerikkka..."

"--Enough!"

The fat, gruff Secretary of State, Tianpeng, roared, "Stop with the high-sounding platitudes! I know you're here for that supernatural power that reduces kinetic energy! I warn you, if that China boy of yours dares to reappear on Lake Huron and steal Titan, those Amerikkka will immediately China an enemy!"

He declared sternly, "Rather than let you obtain that power and plunge the world into a dark age, let us now rise up with the full force of the free world and destroy your evil intentions and shameful ambitions!"

With a bang, the China official slammed his hand on the table. "Since the Secretary of State has said so, then I will make it clear that the China people will never allow the American Empire, who play the game of hegemony and oppress the world, to obtain power they cannot control! If your army tries to capture Titan, then Comrade Kang De will immediately take action and completely destroy that giant! At that time, the US will bear all the consequences. We will fight however you want!"

Upon hearing this, Tianpeng retorted sharply, "The Amerikkka will never succumb to this threat! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have China boy! This is North America Continent!"

Upon seeing this, Kang De displayed a complex and subtle expression.

"... Why do I feel a sense of relief, like 'my child has finally made something of themselves'?"

Senior Colonel Tian laughed it off.

Kang De asked, "So, what exactly is the plan?"

"Our comrades in the foreign affairs department have been instructed to negotiate with the US side, requesting the formation of a joint operation, which means asking you to act as an observer to ensure that Titan is completely destroyed and eliminated, and not falls into the hands of any one side."

Senior Colonel Tian, suppressing a laugh, continued, "Therefore, we threatened the American Empire that if they didn't agree, we would tell political leaders from all over the world about this, exposing the weakness and incompetence of the Amerikkka."

"I see."

Kang De thought about it and concluded that this was beneficial and harmless to him, a good thing.

Only...

He inquired, "Joint operations, ensuring complete destruction—since we're going to talk, why not discuss joint development? Wouldn't it be better to capture Titan together and research Deceleration Field together?"

Senior Colonel Tian smiled.

"Because of you."

"Because of you, we have tremendous initiative. We can either conduct joint research with the American Empire or insist on destroying Titan, and the American Empire can't stop us. So, if the American Empire wants to conduct joint research, they have to beg us not to destroy Titan; otherwise, they'll have to accept the option of Titan being completely destroyed... That's the art of diplomacy. So, we're adamant about destroying Titan. If the United States want to conduct joint research, they'll have to beg us and compromise with us."

His smile revealed a mixture of emotion and gratitude, "I've served the country for so many years, and I've never seen a situation where we have such a clear advantage and the upper hand... I really have to thank you."

Kang De extended his hand and shook hands with Senior Colonel Tian: "There will be more in the future."

The soldier, whose hair was already turning gray, choked up for a moment, and nodded vigorously.

In other words...

Kang De's eyes lit up. "Are we putting pressure on the American Empire now?"

"Right."

"Then you guys probably don't mind if I get involved too, right?"

"Ah, this..." Senior Colonel Tian, who had just been moved, suddenly became wary. This Comrade Kang De was good in every way, except that he occasionally did something surprising that left people both amused and exasperated. "In principle..."

Kang De had already taken the map, which marked the locations of the US forward bases. He then took out his phone and dialed Trudeau's number—his phone contacts were now incredibly impressive.

So awesome that ordinary people would think it's ridiculous.

"Hello?"

On the other end of the phone, the leader of the Can*da was disheveled, with a scruffy beard and very obvious dark circles under his eyes, showing a kind of exhausted state of impotent rage. In the past few days, he had been raped in turn by A Chuan, China, and Kang De. This kind of amazing treatment was something that even Britain Grand Secretary Yue had never enjoyed.

But if you had to pick the person he hates most right now... it would definitely be A Chuan.

When he saw Kang De's call, he hesitated for a long time before finally answering.

"If you're here to mock or ridicule me, then go ahead," Trudeau. "Everything is over."

Kang De pulled out a chair and sat down with an air of authority. "Every day Titan drags on, the danger increases. The nuclear power plant is only a three-hour drive from your largest city. The core strength of Can*da is concentrated in the south. If the nuclear power plant explodes, and Titan runs off to other places to cause destruction, Can*da will be finished."

"You don't need to remind me."

"No, I still have to remind you, I could have resolved the problem quickly, but the American Empire wouldn't let me get involved because they were worried that China would grant them that terrifying power," Kang De said calmly. "In A Chuan's heart, even if all of Can*da were dead, this matter probably wouldn't be as important."

"I know, I know," Trudeau let out a series of cold laughs, "But what the hell can we do? United States is just south of us, and you're separated by the Pacific Ocean! Can*da! Brazil Mexico! The whole of South America! They're all Amerikkka! Why is the whole world against you, you China? Why do countries all over the world believe United States's clumsy lies and condemn you together?"

"Because you didn't win! The third-largest country in the world has always been the third-largest, but the second-largest country in the world is no longer the second-largest; it's the worst and most incompetent country in the world!"

"Your foreign policy has always been about persuasion! Persuading countries not to take sides, but to share the benefits of both the US and China—a very wise and effective strategy—but you don't even have the right to share the benefits of Can*da! What can we do? We're being leeched, castrated, exploited, and controlled. Tell me, what can we do?"

He roared in Earth's Wrath, tearing open his collar and shouting loudly.

After the conversation had come to a close, Kang De asked calmly, "Are you done shouting?"

"... What are you trying to say? If you want to persuade me to cooperate on behalf of your country, then..."

"I didn't intend to do that. I'm just letting you know that we are committed to persuading the United States to cooperate and unite to quickly resolve the nuclear power plant issue," Kang De said. "It's just that the American Empire isn't too keen, so I'd like to use some small methods to convince them to agree."

"The US will not consider Canada's position and will; don't get your hopes up."

"I've never expected anything from you," Kang De said calmly, "Nor do I expect you to go into battle—but you can do me a small favor that won't offend the American Empire too much."

"What's up?"

Kang De pointed to a map of the Lake Huron. The American Empire forward operating base was located far from the nuclear power plant, presumably for security reasons—outside the White Mist World.

"The land where the US military is building its base should be state-owned, or privately owned, right?" Kang De said. "Sell it to me, and I'll use the property rights to fight for my rights and prevent them from doing anything."

A long silence followed.

"What, has Can*da lost all its nerve? Do we need the American Empire's approval for something like this?"

"Snort."

As AWSL Company expanded, it had employees in various major countries to investigate potential spending opportunities for its boss, and this was naturally the case in Can*da as well. With the cooperation of the Canadian side, the process was simplified and things were done quickly.

The map opened immediately.

As Kang De's forces grew stronger and his power increased, military bases could no longer hinder the expansion of the map, as the advantage in military force had been gradually acquired and established.

Nailed it.

However, in business, the most important thing is a win-win situation.

Kang De, of course, had to win twice.

Having just completed his property purchase in Can*da, Kang De appeared in the picturesque Lake District carrying two signs.

Dust billowed in the distance, and the roar of helicopters echoed from afar, creating a noisy and bustling atmosphere.

The China man held up the sign, two panels.

--Down with the American Empire.

--Get out of my land, oppose military occupation.

Holding the sign, he walked towards the military base.

--Just exited the portal and am now at Can*da. Will I get beaten up if I seek redress from the American Empire? I'm waiting for an answer online, I'm really anxious.