Chapter 243
"Haha..." Aiseboer laughed awkwardly.
If it were any other student, he would say things like "That's impossible" or "He wouldn't dare," but it's Qin Su... He just smiled and let it go. He couldn't guarantee anything. Qin Su really had the right to act recklessly without even notifying them.
However, Aiseboer wasn't too worried. No matter how bad their situation was, being kept in the dark couldn't be worse than those who had already died and would be in a state of anxiety for a long time to come.
Xu Zhen didn't expect to get any useful answers from Aiseboer, and turned to look at everyone else except Aiseboer.
Upon meeting the Principal's gaze, the others wisely left, and soon the area was empty except for Xu Zhen and Aiseboer.
Xu Zhen faced Aiseboer, his eyes fixed on the other's expression, and went straight to the point without any preamble. "Besides the planets under the Federation's jurisdiction, on other planets like Erna, Kelahaizi, Tasai'er, Keluosen... and others that are either independent or belong to different Confederacy or empires, among those who filled the vacancies left by the Assassinations, many have been privately seeking information about Qin Su, either on their own or through others. This includes, but is not limited to, whether they had any dealings with Qin Su, whether they supported his rise to power because of Qin Su... and so on."
This is the information she compiled from the messages she received over this period of time.
After finishing his explanation in one breath, Xu Zhen said, "You've heard about it too, haven't you?"
Aiseboer replied awkwardly, "... I certainly don't know as much as you do."
Understanding that Aiseboer's words were a tacit agreement, Xu Zhen said bluntly, "But there are definitely more people asking you than asking me."
"... That's right."
Logically speaking, Qin Su's arrogant actions would be criticized by the Federation, and as Qin Su's man, he should have helped Qin Su keep it a secret. Who knew that Xu Zhen would be so frank, leaving Aiseboer completely bewildered.
He wasn't surprised that Xu Zhen knew this information, nor did he think that Xu Zhen was deliberately trying to deceive him with false information.
On the contrary, Xu Zhen spoke so frankly, showing no fear whatsoever, or perhaps he deliberately said it to Qin Su, whom everyone believed was initially on Qin Su's side. Clearly, he wanted to use him to show Qin Su that Xu Zhen knew, and that others would also deduce, that Qin Su's relationship with other planets was unusual.
This is quite different from the judgment that Qin Su appeared in the Federation and most people naturally assumed that Qin Su firmly stood on the side of the Federation. After all, Qin Su 'Qin Su current movements seem to indicate that he has invested in both sides, but because of the existence of Class 6), the Federation's share is the largest compared to other planets.
Those who received benefits from Qin Su did not restrain themselves but instead deliberately boasted about it in private. This clearly shows that Qin Su's efforts to stop them were ineffective, and it could also be considered that Qin Su intentionally leaked the information to them.
It can be interpreted as arrogance, or it can be understood as provocation.
All of this further proves that Qin Su's thoughts are difficult to discern.
In this situation, even if all 999 people in Class 6 except Qin Su stand on the side of the Federation until the very last moment, as long as Qin Su stands on the side of any planet outside the Federation, with Qin Su's iron-blooded and ruthless methods, even Class 6 cannot stop him, and the Federation will lose at that time.
Thinking about all this, Aiseboer felt immense pressure. He naturally understood that if he could think of it, Xu Zhen could definitely think of it too. In fact, his current honesty with him was also intended to use him to judge Qin Su's thoughts, and the cold look in his eyes right now was evidence of that.
"Cough cough..." Aiseboer conceded defeat, his voice filled with helplessness, "I can't say anything useful anymore..."
Xu Zhen interrupted Aiseboer, saying nothing more than, "Regardless of the outcome, you and I are both citizens of the Federation, while Qin Su, to this day, no one knows which planet he's from. What do you think?"
After she was transferred, Aiseboer became the Fourth Military Academy Principal. This was one of the conditions they had initially agreed upon. In the future, the interests of the Fourth Military Academy would be firmly tied to the future Principal, Aiseboer. If it weren't for this, she wouldn't have said a word.
Aiseboer was first Qin Su's man, and then became the Fourth Military Academy Principal, but upon closer examination, the fact that Aiseboer was Federation citizen predates his becoming Qin Su's man.
Although she was very reluctant for one of her current speculations to become a reality in the future, she did not want to see the reputation and honor of the Fourth Military Academy ruined in Aiseboer's hands if it did happen.
Aiseboer understood Xu Zhen's meaning, and after a moment of silence, nodded solemnly. "You're right."
[When Principal Xu said that, I got chills. Yes, why should we assume that Qin Su values Class 6) and will definitely stand with the Federation in the future? There is no trace of him before he appeared at the Fourth Military Academy in any planet in this world. He is more like a god. He has many choices.]
[According to your logic, Qin Su had Class 6) carry out so many assassination missions, and every time those people died, someone connected to Qin Su was pushed forward. Aren't the people of Class 6) just tools in Qin Su's hands? Qin Su is using the Federation's tools to clear obstacles for himself on other planets!]
[You can't calculate it like that. Although there's no evidence, everyone knows it was Class 6 who did it. Those who died were all heinous criminals. Class 6 hadn't even graduated from the Military Academy yet, but they already had a high reputation on various planets. In any case, Qin Su and Class 6 benefited from each other. Saying that Qin Su unilaterally used Class 6 is too one-sided.]
Xu Zhen patted Aiseboer's shoulder, secretly relieved. "I believe you."
"... Thank you." Aiseboer forced a smile.
No one would gradually infiltrate so many planets for no reason. Whether Qin Su felt that the ' Federation's dominance was too boring and thus wanted to increase the 'fun of the game' or for some other reason, Xu Zhen was prepared for the worst. He only saw a hint of it and thought of what might happen in the future, warning him to recognize the position he should take, which was to help him prepare mentally in advance.
If he chooses to side with Qin Su before things become clear, even if he gets the position of Fourth Military Academy Principal, he won't hold it for long.
Although the Federation is not perfect, it is the place he has lived since birth, and his family and friends are all closely connected with Federation. He was educated to support the one and only Federation.
To put it bluntly, his relationship with Qin Su was one of obedience based on fear and self-interest. Qin Su wouldn't care about a petty person like him who only cares about personal gain. He was more likely to be killed by Qin Su after making his choice.
Even so, even if the world condemns him as ungrateful, he will still choose the Federation.
Having ascertained Aiseboer's attitude, Xu Zhen didn't linger and walked past Aiseboer to leave.
Aiseboer stood on the deserted platform for a long time, a lingering melancholy between his brows.
[I refuse to see the God Su and the Federation turn against each other, otherwise what would be the point of all the genuine emotions and experiences I've had before? (Tachi)]
[Tui, this vice Principal is shameless, this Principal is sowing discord, what's the difference between the Fourth Military Academy doing this and Qin Su?]
[Don't put it so harshly. They are first and foremost citizens of the Federation, Fourth Military Academy is first and foremost Military Academy of the Federation. That's true, isn't it? No matter how much one admires an individual, national duty always comes first.]
[Don't be so pessimistic, Aiseboer, let me show you a way. Just have Class 6) work a little harder in front of the God Su, and get God Su to choose the Federation.]
[Am I the only one who thinks it's normal for God Su to act this way? After all, it's a 'deity,' and in the eyes of higher-dimensional gods, there's no distinction between friend and foe. Everyone makes choices based on their mood, which is perfectly normal.]
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Ten hours later, the Fourth Military Academy's Spaceship departed from the Jump Channel and appeared above the designated landing point on the Saiweiyala Planet.
The joint exercise involving the Federation military Military Academies was conducted in units of fifty Military Academies. The other 49 Military Academies, who were selected to participate in the same exercise on the same planet, all arrived in advance in order to be the first to see Qin Su.
Hearing the familiar sound of Spaceship emerging from Jump Channel overhead, the crowd gathered below temporarily stopped talking, looked up at the Fourth Military Academy's Spaceship, and their gazes varied as they stared at it.
Everyone knows that after the Fourth Military Academy announced a ban on the modification of humanoid weapons, all modified humanoid weapons were sent to a little-known secret location for safe psychological and physical reshaping and treatment.
Currently, the Fourth Military Academy does not have any humanoid weapons. Although this has not been officially announced, almost everyone speculates that the Fourth Military Academy personnel who came this time are most likely Class 6).
Without humanoid weapons, Qin Su, as the team leader, was not allowed to personally participate in the battle according to regulations. The Fourth Military Academy Class 6 relied entirely on their unmodified bodies. How could they possibly win against them?
But... why is the Spaceship stuck high in the sky?
The crowd below, who had been waiting for a long time, were completely bewildered when they saw the Fourth Military Academy's Spaceship emerge from the Jump Channel and hover in the air, showing no intention of landing in the designated area.
"You're not coming down because you're afraid of us?"
"Although I really wish that were the case, with Qin Su around, it's impossible."
"You're cowardly before the battle even begins; what a waste of your weapons! You've disgraced us."
"I don't care why he won't come down, but just the thought that Qin Su might be watching us from above gives me the creeps."
"Hiss... it really is."
Inside the Fourth Military Academy's Spaceship, knowing they were about to reach their destination, the 999 students of Class 6) were filled with trepidation. Before they could even feel trepidation for a few seconds, they noticed that the Spaceship, which had been moving, had stopped.
"???"
Why did it suddenly stop?
(Class 6 group of students looked at each other, and before they could even start discussing why they were stuck in the air, they heard Qin Su's familiar footsteps approaching from afar.
Thump thump thump...
The sound of military boots slowly treading on the floor immediately silenced the mouths of the students in Class 6. They quickly stood up, naturally straightened their uniforms from the Fourth Military Academy, and stood tall, staring at the source of the sound, waiting with bewildered curiosity.
Once he was within his classmates' sight, Qin Su opened the hatch of the stationary Spaceship.
The hatch opened, and the howling of the wind from high above filled the air. Qin Su walked past the last student in Class 6 and calmly reminded them, "Ten minutes. Take a good look at the situation below."
Merry Christmas! [cheering emoji]