Attack Warning

The cultist turmoil sparked by Councilor Vaughan has shaken the entirety of Revival City.

From the mouths of those refugees, and from the mouth of Dennison Henry, Gu Hang has already learned that the Revival City authorities have been thrown into complete chaos.

He is very satisfied with this situation.

Using this incident to stir up trouble and destabilize the political landscape of Revival City is meant to pave the way for his future intervention in its governance.

Therefore, even though he knows the Alliance Council is currently overwhelmed, Gu Hang has no intention of stopping.

Instead, he intends to pour more fuel on the fire.

He connected to Hodgson.

"Hodgson, why haven't you taken the initiative to contact me during this time? Where is the explanation I demanded?"

Hodgson's voice is filled with exhaustion: "Governor, we have already taken a series of actions and have achieved some preliminary results. I had intended to report to you only after gathering more information. However, since you require an answer now, I can report our current findings to you..."

"I'm listening."

Hodgson began his report.

Clearly, he was prepared for the possibility that Gu Hang might come to question him ahead of schedule. His words were fluent, detailing everything the Alliance government has done in Revival City during this period.

Gu Hang listened patiently until Hodgson finished.

Hodgson felt a bit surprised; he had been prepared to be interrupted at any moment during his narrative, but the Governor had not done so.

However, he did not feel relieved.

This could mean that the Governor harbors an even greater fury within him.

Amidst his rising anxiety, Gu Hang's voice slowly sounded: "Oh, is that all? Truly remarkable results."

"Arresting a few suspects involved with the cult, seizing some cultist materials... but then what? Nothing. You haven't figured out the extent to which the cult has infiltrated Revival City, nor do you know what these hateful heretics are planning. Even I, who have been on Nuxiao Planet for less than two months, know a thing or two about those cultist materials; the small fry you caught haven't revealed any useful information, and I can't even be sure if these few are just scapegoats pushed out by someone."

"Don't you think the Alliance government should put more effort into the safety of Revival City?"

Sure enough, it was bound to come.

Facing the Governor's questioning, Hodgson spoke slowly: "You are right, the Alliance government does indeed need to make greater efforts. Our subsequent investigation operations will be further intensified. However, speaking of results, we do have one piece of unverified intelligence."

"Oh?"

"We have reason to believe that you may be targeted by cultists. They seem to know that Vaughan was dealt with by you, and it is even possible they already know that the current crackdown on them within Revival City was ordered by you personally. They may launch retaliatory actions against you."

Gu Hang's expression had turned completely cold, "Unverified intelligence mentions they are going to attack me... how exactly is this intelligence unverified?"

"In a communication we intercepted, your camp's location and the approximate number of armed troops you might possess were mentioned. Although the intelligence did not state what they intended to do, our intelligence officer believes that your current situation is somewhat dangerous. I strongly suggest that you return to Revival City as soon as possible; the Alliance army will serve you with their lives."

After he finished speaking, Gu Hang fell silent.

This is truly a show of force.

In an instant, Gu Hang thought of many things.

He finally spoke slowly: "Chairman Hodgson, you have truly given me a major surprise."

Hodgson sighed.

Gu Hang's tone let him know that his previous worries were correct.

This matter cannot be spoken of lightly; it is easily misunderstood, yet he has no way to explain it.

He said: "I still hold to that suggestion, Governor, please return to Revival City as soon as possible; only here can your safety be ensured."

"I will pay attention to safety issues, as for the cult... I hope that when I communicate with you next time, you will have more to show for it."

Regarding Hodgson's proposal for him to return to Revival City, he couldn't be bothered to respond with even half a word.

After hanging up the communication, Gu Hang's expression was not pleasant.

A warning of an attack against him...

This matter carries too many deep implications.

Is it real, or is it fake?

Regardless of whether it is true or false, Gu Hang cannot easily pressure the old chairman anymore.

If we are talking about results, they have one result—is the safety of the Governor not a major matter?

And upon learning this information, Gu Hang has instead fallen into a dilemma.

How should he respond to this security threat?

Focus on his own safety and be cautious in everything thereafter? That would clearly distract his attention; he might not have as much energy to cause trouble for Revival City later, and even the fast track of development his own forces have just embarked upon would be affected.

But he cannot ignore it either—what if this is true?

But if he wants to manage it, how can he?

The method of attack is completely unknown—is it an assassin hidden among the incoming refugees? A bomb? A small team raid? An army?

Even if nothing happens, Gu Hang cannot easily go and find trouble with Hodgson.

After all, according to that old man's words, this intelligence is unverified, and he didn't even intend to say it; it was only brought out because Gu Hang forced him for results. Even if nothing happens in the end, it won't have much to do with the Alliance government.

It certainly couldn't be a mistake to advise the Governor to be careful about his own safety, could it?

A warning from Hodgson cast a shadow over Gu Hang's heart.

He could even think about this issue in a darker direction: was this Hodgson, or perhaps The Alliance Council, warning him not to overplay his hand with the Governor's authority, implying that while he had the power to burn it all down and perish together, they possessed that same capability?

Even if this information were false, the authorities in Revival City had the means to make it true.

Thinking of this possibility, Gu Hang's expression turned even uglier.

However, the bad news today was coming one after another.

After ending his conversation with Hodgson, he had only been thinking for a short while when his aide, Zhang Chao, ran in, looking somewhat flustered.

"Governor, we have received a distress signal from Captain Yan Fangxu! They are in the Xenomorph Forest and are being besieged by a large number of monsters!"

Gu Hang did not reply immediately.

After a moment, Zhang Chao's throat bobbed, and he spoke again with some difficulty: "Governor?"

It was only then that Gu Hang let out a long sigh.

"I understand. Assemble our troops; we are preparing to rescue Yan Fangxu."

"Yes!"

Watching Zhang Chao hurry away again, Gu Hang sighed once more.

"This warning was fulfilled quite promptly."

Thanks to Boss Huwei for the chapter recommendation~

Also, some friends made a few pieces of fan art for the characters, but it seems I can't post bonus chapters yet... You can see them by flipping past the latest chapter and clicking into the character page~