MTLNOVEL Chapter 614 - 614: 611, Define responsibility_1
Chapter 614: 611, Define responsibility_1
An hour later, Langqi had successfully set up the defense arrangements.
The strongest being on Skru Star – Donald Prunt, along with Simmons and Seline, both Rank Seven apex beings, had arrived at Spiritual Spring Eye No. 0002.
At the same time, the main forces of Rank Five and Rank Six in the expedition army had also arrived on time, swearing to defend Base No. 0002 to their death.
Once ready, Langqi made a video call back to Manina XIII.
Moreover, during the call, he added Prunt, who was far away on Blue Star, and set up a small three-person remote video conference.
As soon as the call connected, Langqi quickly said in the video: “Your Majesty, we have arranged our defense here, all personnel are in place, we will surely protect this spring!”
Manina nodded solemnly: “You’ve worked hard.”
Manina then asked Prunt: “Lord Prunt, can you defeat Cao Cao?”
Prunt in the video paused for a few seconds.
He then replied: “Defeating him is difficult. To establish an advantage at our level of strength takes several hours. A definitive victory is unlikely… However, I can definitely hold off Cao Cao.”
“Then it’s up to you.” Manina said seriously.
“Mm-hm.” Prunt nodded lightly.
At this moment, Langqi said in the video: “Your Majesty, Lord Prunt, I’m not too worried about this battle. Currently, our accumulated defense force is enough to deal with the Blue Star humans.
What I’m really concerned about is what comes after this battle.
In the past, we were often led by the nose by the Blue Star humans; their strength is growing more and more. In just half a year’s time, they have gained Cao Cao, a top-level God Level being, and three Rank Seven beings led by Su Yu.
If this momentum is not restrained, we will be increasingly passive in the future battles. Even worse, within a year all our bases could be dismantled and expelled from Blue Star!
So we must redefine our overall defense strategy and break this deadlock!”
After hearing his words, Manina and Prunt both fell silent.
After a short while, Manina said slowly: “Langqi, you’re right.”
Prunt also affirmed: “I also agree with what you said… Since we still have time, let’s discuss this topic now.
Since we’re discussing ‘breaking this deadlock’, first, let’s talk about what caused this deadlock. Manina, you go ahead.”
On hearing the instruction, Manina’s face darkened a bit.
But he couldn’t ignore Prunt’s instruction.
So, he replied in the video chat while thinking, “The reason for the stalemate, in fact, began when we first invaded Blue Star…(omit 500 words)…”
…
The original plan for invading Blue Star was supposed to be a surefire success.
In the early stages of the invasion, the then commander-in-chief, Cass, Chairman of the Lun Kete Federation, had worked out the figures for the heads of all countries.
Upon arriving at Blue Star, the Skru expeditionary force would be able to occupy all of the Spiritual Spring Eyes, with the spiritual energy transported back in just one year being astronomical!
They would only need to spend one-tenth of the returned spiritual energy to defeat the Blue Star humans and occupy this fertile planet.
But the plan was just that, a plan.
Once the plan began to be executed, problems arose in the expeditionary force.
In the beginning, the force carelessly left the Spiritual Spring Eye, losing the largest one – Yunlu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye.
Then came the meteoric rise of Su Yu, who killed Chairman Cass, and the command of the expeditionary force changed hands.
In order to avenge Chairman Cass, Manina XIII had to launch the “Gravity Funnel” plan.
The “Gravity Funnel” plan was a success.
They killed over 10 million Blue Star humans in this plan, completely devastate the third-largest economy on Blue Star, and even depleted a massive reserve of gold on Blue Star.
The subsequent “Leko Bug” operation was also a huge success, achieving great success with almost no cost, killing two Rank Six beings on Blue Star and destroying the Humans’ most important mercenary camp – [Holy Light Camp].
But after the “Leko Bug” operation, the “Green Crown Bird” plan ended in a disaster.
This plan not only failed to kill Su Yu, but it also let the tiger return to the mountain, allowing Cao Cao to return to Blue Star.
Up until now, the Skru people not only have not made any gains from Blue Star, but if they made the tally, they would have actually incurred a substantial loss.
The high-ranking powerhouses of Blue Star will definitely quickly occupy their small and large Spiritual Spring Eyes in the future. Their gains in the next six months won’t be optimistic and may even be at negative!
…
After reviewing the entire history, Manina, looking at the two people on the video screen, emphasized:
“It’s quite obvious now. During the time Cass was in charge of the expeditionary force, not only was there no progress, but we also lost Spring Eye No. 0001 and fostered a tough nut like Su Yu;
After I took over the expeditionary force, the first two plans were huge successes, quickly reversing the situation.
However, in the last ‘Green Crown Bird’ operation, Lord Prunt, you, and Lady Victoria not only did not kill Su Yu, but also wrongly judged his death, leading to the return of Cao Cao to Blue Star.
So, those who should be held responsible for this stalemate, apart from the deceased Cass, are only you and Lady Victoria!”
Manina was bold, even in the face of the most powerful beings in the planet; he had no fear and pointed out the issue directly.
Langqi was so scared that he didn’t dare to say anything.
However, Prunt was a reasonable person.
After hearing Manina’s narrative, he also knew that he had to bear a lot of responsibility for the current situation.
Although Manina’s action of completely avoiding his own responsibility annoyed him, Prunt’s tone softened a bit:
“In the matter of letting Cao Cao go, Victoria and I indeed bear an undeniable responsibility. We fully intend to bear the consequences.
But the most important thing now is to discuss countermeasures. Manina, do you have any ways to reverse the situation?”
By now, Manina had already sat beside his usual desk. He lightly thumped the gold-made desk with his right hand and propped his head with his left hand, saying slowly:
“At this point, I believe we need to devise three plans in parallel.”
Langqi was quick to compliment: “As expected of Your Majesty! You can think of plans in such a short time, and three at that! You are simply…”
“Enough, enough!” Manina interrupted him sternly: “Each of these three plans is extremely important. It needs both your and Lord Prunt’s constant attention. Only then can I reverse the situation.”
“Alright, Your Majesty!” Langqi promised immediately: “No matter what you say, I will do anything at any cost!”
Prunt also looked serious: “Tell me, what should I do?”
Manina looked at the two people on the screen, his eyes gradually narrowed: “I have named these three plans. Do you want to know what they are?”
“Of course, Your Majesty!”
“Stop beating around the bush, okay? Just like your ancestor, a really annoying habit.”
“Well, the names of these three plans are: ‘Absolute Defense’ Plan, ‘Explosive Mining’ Plan, and ‘White-Headed Eagle’ Plan.”