World Apocalypse Online
Chapter 28

Television Address

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"I can protect him, but why arrange it like this?"

The President stared at the message on the light screen, a strange expression on his face.

The Goddess of Justice's voice came from the light screen: "According to the history of human conflict, to protect a young man who has not yet grown up for a long time, you need a solid backer like Your Excellency."

The President sighed deeply and said, "Why protect this person? You can at least tell me that."

"According to the agreement, I cannot say, but you can ask him yourself."

The general beside him thought for a moment and asked, "Then can you at least tell us his merit authority?"

The President's eyes lit up. That was a good idea. Understanding the other party from the side shouldn't violate the Goddess of Justice's agreement.

Sure enough, the Goddess of Justice said, "The President's authority is Supreme Leader, and General Zhang's authority is Leader. They can obtain relevant information."

"Gu Qingshan's personal merit authority is: Supreme Leader."

The President, who had just brought a cup of tea to his mouth, spat it all out with a poof.

The Goddess of Justice added, "Gu Qingshan is facing a life-threatening crisis. Please arrange it immediately, Mr. President."

"Empty words won't stop the Bai Family," the President said, barely regaining his composure as he took out a handkerchief to wipe the tea stains from his body. "Martial Saint Zhang, take a trip yourself. If it takes too long, I'm afraid he won't survive."

"When did the Federation get a President... Fine, I also want to see what kind of person this is."

When Gu Qingshan arrived, the Federation Presidential Palace was already bustling with activity.

Inside the President's office, only the President stood by the window, gazing at the Capital in the night.

From a distance, he looked like an ordinary white-haired old man, immersed in the glorious days of the past.

"Your Excellency, the person has been brought back safely," General Lu said.

The President snapped out of his thoughts, and his aura instantly changed, filling him with solemnity and authority.

He looked at Gu Qingshan and smiled, "Hello, should I call you Student Gu, or Mr. Gu?"

"I was just expelled from school, you can call me Mr. Gu," Gu Qingshan said.

"Mr. Gu, I am here to receive you at the request of the Goddess of Justice. You don't mind, do you?" the President asked.

"Not at all. I should thank you for saving the day," Gu Qingshan said sincerely.

His power was still in its growth stage, and engaging in battles of such intensity now wouldn't completely destroy the opponent.

Moreover, he was facing two families alone.

They definitely had many more experts who hadn't joined the battle.

In a little while, it would be time to enter the other world again. If he continued fighting, he would have to hide in the other world and wait for an hour to pass in the real world before coming out again.

Next, he only had the option of leaving Changning Prefecture and the Federation.

The President smiled, his expression turning serious, and asked, "Mr. Gu Qingshan, I don't know if it's appropriate to say this, but as the President of the Federation, I must know why you are receiving so much attention from the Goddess of Justice—the Goddess has never paid so much attention to a 17-year-old citizen. I must confirm now that you pose no threat to the entire Federation."

"That's simple," Gu Qingshan said, "Please connect to the Goddess of Justice."

"I am here." A solemn and dignified female voice sounded.

The three looked down and saw Gu Qingshan's communicator light up.

The Goddess of Justice could automatically connect to all communication devices, so the three weren't surprised.

Gu Qingshan pondered for a moment and said, "Show our work to the President and this general."

"Citizen Gu Qingshan, please confirm your authorization."

"I authorize it."

It wouldn't hurt to show them. In a few days, after this Mobile Armor was tested, it would be sent to Su Xue'er.

At that time, the Mobile Armor would definitely be exposed.

It was better to let the President see it now.

Historically, this President was a good person with capable governance. If a good relationship could be formed with him, Gu Qingshan wouldn't mind slowly revealing some advanced Mobile Armor technology.

As for the game a year later, when the time was right, he could also use the government's power to prepare in advance.

That way, many fewer people would die.

A light screen projected in front of the three, displaying the Seraph deep within the Temple.

"What is this? Is it a Mobile Armor?" Martial Saint Zhang stared intently at the light screen, his eyes unwilling to move away.

"It looks like it's not quite the same as ordinary combat Mobile Armors."

The President put on his reading glasses and also examined it seriously.

"Authorize Form One display, authorize Form One weapon system demonstration," Gu Qingshan said.

"Authorization accepted, demonstration beginning," the Goddess of Justice said.

Ten minutes later.

The door to the President's office was already open, and people were busily moving in and out, setting up the live broadcast.

"General, lend me your man for a moment," a fashionable woman said.

"Please, I'll go out for some air first. Call me when it's about to start," Zhang Zongyang said.

Gu Qingshan was dragged by the woman to sit in front of a dressing table with lights.

The woman scrutinized him for a while, nodded, and said, "Your facial features are quite good, but for an occasion like this, you still need to look more dignified."

She used a powder puff to add some shading to Gu Qingshan's face, directed an assistant to bring over several suits, and had another assistant bring a box of ties in various colors.

"Come on, let's pick a suitable one and try to make everyone like you at your first appearance," the female makeup artist said enthusiastically.

Gu Qingshan sighed helplessly and had to sit there and let the makeup artist do as she pleased.

On a skyscraper outside the Presidential Palace.

Martial Saint Zhang Zongyang took one puff after another of the cigar in his hand, as if only this could calm him down.

As the Army Commander-in-Chief of the Federation and a Saint of Martial Arts Return, he had seen too many strange events in his life, but he still couldn't help but feel a little excited.

"Such technology, such Mobile Armor... why did those idiots want to kill him?" Zhang Zongyang shook his head.

He suddenly remembered something, took out his communicator, and connected to a number.

"You're having a gathering at home today? Very good, turn on the TV and wait to watch the President's speech."

"Remember, you must befriend the person next to the President, be friends with him, yes, find a way to get him into the Army Academy."

As soon as the call ended, another one came in immediately.

"Huh? Sea Emperor, what's the matter?"

"I don't know."

"Really, I didn't install anything, I don't know what you're talking about."

Fifteen minutes later, the President of the Federation delivered a formal speech, broadcasting it to the entire Federation.

He recounted the history of the Federation in detail, expressed his respect for the heroes who had died on the battlefield, then changed the subject to the days when he served in the military, and mourned the comrades who had also sacrificed on the battlefield one by one. Finally, he stated that he would take care of and support a war orphan.

At this time, Gu Qingshan was led to the front.

The Federation treated veterans very well, as well as the families of fallen soldiers, and the whole society respected soldiers very much.

Because everyone knew that without the soldiers risking their lives on the front lines, there would be no peace and harmony in the Federation.

The President personally setting such an example would only add points in the eyes of the people.

After the Goddess of Justice's personal on-site verification, Gu Qingshan was indeed the orphan of one of the President's comrades, without any mistake.

"In twenty days, it will be the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Federation. I hereby call on everyone to mourn the soldiers who died on the battlefield. They silently protect our homeland. Please do something for their families."

In front of the light screen in the bar, the President finished his speech, and the live broadcast ended.

"What the hell, half an hour ago he was a murder suspect, how did he suddenly get the support of the President of the Federation?" Feng Huo De muttered.

Anna said, "Clearly, the Federation has discovered him. If I'm not mistaken, this is a protective measure from the Goddess of Justice."

"Why do you say that?"

"His parents died early, but they were ordinary people who never went to the battlefield."

Anna opened Gu Qingshan's personal file, only to find that the information inside had been completely changed.

Gu Qingshan's parents had originally died in a car accident, but now it had been changed to having died in battle.

"Only the Goddess of Justice can arbitrarily change a citizen's personal file," Anna said.

"Is he the Goddess of Justice's own son?" Feng Huo De tilted his head, still somewhat confused.

Anna slammed the table hard, stood up, and walked out.

"Your Highness, where are you going?" Feng Huo De asked.

"He's the one I took a fancy to first, and they dare to snatch him from me!"

Anna quickly walked out.

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