Chapter 2182
Yurika Mitotsudaira saw things more clearly. Xiao Ran was certain to rebuild the Apocalypse Unit, and whether they supported it or not had no bearing on that. Without the people sitting here, Xiao Ran could simply replace them with others. Their decision could not affect Xiao Ran or the Apocalypse Unit at all.
Moreover, Xiao Ran was now the nominal chief chairman of the New Government. He was fully qualified to replace those in the New Government who refused to obey. It did not matter if some people were restless or dishonest now, because the New Government was actually nothing more than a puppet jointly controlled by Furi, Orb, and PLANT. As long as Furi continued supporting Xiao Ran, it would be difficult to shake his position.
Orb had yet to make a statement. Given Xiao Ran's relationship with Lacus, PLANT would only observe for the time being. At least until they were certain Xiao Ran had returned with hostile intentions, PLANT would not show much opposition in the face of his overwhelming strength. Secret investigations were unavoidable and perfectly normal. Even Yurika Mitotsudaira could guess that Orb and PLANT were certainly still wary of Xiao Ran.
Besides, although Earth seemed to have regained peace, it was still beset by crises. Internal disputes and external threats remained. With the Apocalypse Unit gone, the only person they could rely on to protect Earth was Xiao Ran. At least so far, Xiao Ran had never clearly displayed any hostility. Even if he took control of Earth in the name of the New Government, it would be entirely justified. Yet he was willing to lend them power and let them protect Earth with their own hands. If they did not seize that power now, they might not be able to obtain