As he spoke, Councillor Wang stepped forward, closing in on Dr. Mei, his tone brimming with menace.
"Now, I'm giving you one last chance. Submit to us, and I promise to guarantee your safety. I'll even leave room for you to continue your research under the new order. But if you refuse..."
He deliberately paused, making the threat in his words all the more palpable.
"Then what awaits you will be unprecedented isolation and rejection. Your name and your achievements will be completely erased from the long river of human history, leaving not a trace behind."
Although the biting chill Kevin released in his fury made Councillor Wang shudder involuntarily, he endured the discomfort and finished his threat, hoping to shake Dr. Mei's resolve.
Dr. Mei showed no fear in the face of Councillor Wang's threats.
"Councillor Wang, the power and benefits you speak of may be pursuits of supreme importance in your eyes, but to me, they can never compare to humanity's future. Every member of Moth to Fire, including those Flame-Chaser Warriors you once tried to win over, came together for the same goal—to protect this world and prevent it from falling into the abyss of Collapse."
She paused and looked directly into Councillor Wang's eyes.
"Your threats have only strengthened my conviction. Because I know that the ones who can truly lead humanity to victory over Collapse will never be politicians like you, whose minds are filled with nothing but profit!"
Ignoring Councillor Wang's dark expression, Dr. Mei turned to the Moth to Fire Soldiers who had followed him here.
"I know that many of you joined this organization out of love and responsibility toward humanity. Now, I'm giving you a choice. Will you continue following Councillor Wang down a path filled with power struggles and sacrifice,