The atmosphere in the conference room was somewhat heavy.
The policy of neutrality had always been the governing platform of Lehmer's various parties. They were far from the other countries, standing alone in the East Ocean.
They had no need to establish diplomatic relations with other countries, nor did they need to get involved in those terrifying wars.
But now, they seemed to be forced to make a choice!
This was not simply an isolated incident. It was actually the result of many choices piling up together and finally producing an effect.
The president was somewhat dejected. In fact, he was now a little regretful, and the senior leadership of the People's Aid Party was also somewhat regretful. If they had agreed to the Federation back then, perhaps they would not be so troubled now.
In fact, Lehmer's feelings toward the Federation were still deeper than its feelings toward Peng Joe.
At least they had both been neutral countries during the First World War.
At certain times, their political positions had also been aligned. Accepting Federation people was much easier than accepting the Peng Joe People.
But now, the problem had become somewhat complicated.
The president ultimately did not make an immediate decision. Instead, they discussed the matter first. After reaching a unified conclusion, they would decide how to make contact.
The Federation had "its own people" in Lehmer. When the clouds of war suddenly shrouded the world, the Federation began actively launching the "Dandelion Project" abroad.
Dandelions were very interesting plants. Once their seeds matured, they gathered in the flower crown and formed a fluffy ball. Then, when the wind blew, the seeds scattered everywhere.
The core of the Dandelion Project was just like those scattered seeds.
Possibly tens of thousands of special operatives had dispersed throughout the world