Federation capital, Lunovila Central City.
A few minutes after the First Visiting Delegation finalized the challenge duel, they received a telegram from V Asia. They had just concluded their morning negotiations with officials from the Federation Executive Government.
After reading the telegram, Jiang Hongzhi had someone notify the Federation that the afternoon meeting would need to be postponed. He then summoned the delegation's principal senior members and asked for their opinions.
Chu Zhixian said, "Head Jiang, I had my concerns that day. Director Chen was too impulsive, and now he wants to arrange another duel. I may not understand fighters, but I know that Krosal's influence in the world far surpasses Director Chen's. Director Chen is treating his life like a joke.
"To put it bluntly, if something happens to him because of this..." He paused. "Will our Visiting Delegation have to take responsibility for him? And will that bring even more negative consequences to the negotiations ahead?"
Tu Haisheng said, "Head Jiang, I have read the report. The Federation provoked this matter first. As a member of our Great Shun Visiting Delegation, Director Chen did nothing improper in defending his personal dignity and national honor. I don't believe he should be criticized."
Jiang Hongzhi said, "Head Xie sent me a separate telegram just now. He has faith in Director Chen. We will wait and see the outcome. For now, Director Chen remains a member of our Visiting Delegation, and we should support him."
He said to his assistant, "Draft a telegram. Tell Director Chen to focus on the battle and have no concerns. The Visiting Delegation supports his decision."
Then he said to Tu Haisheng, "The Executive Government should have received the news as well. They will certainly come looking for our Deputy Head Tu shortly. Handle the contact