novelraw Chapter 1385 698: Fame Spreads Across the Four Seas, Tomorrow’s General Commander (Part 2)
Chapter 1385 698: Fame Spreads Across the Four Seas, Tomorrow’s General Commander (Part 2)
You damn...
Maddock, the family elder of the Chopra family, twitched with an expression that could have killed the entire old thing with a glare - no matter how notable Minkler's complete eradication of the Venom Fleet was, how could news spread across the Seven Cities in just a few hours without someone stirring things up behind the scenes?
In this, the Xi Island Group, the most successful in the media field among the seven families, played an indispensable role, sparing no expense to promote Minkler, afraid that no one would know of Minkler's legendary achievements...
"Exactly, exactly."
The old lady from Ma City grinned and sighed, "All these years, our Seven Cities finally produced a renowned general, it's time for strong support. Maddock, not to criticize, but as family, we should support each other. How could you be a hindrance at a time like this?"
Others echoed, full of admiration, "Indeed, indeed, to rid the Seven Cities of such a menace, truly an incomparable achievement!"
"I think, Rear Admiral Minkler should be promoted further, after all, we can't let a hero be disheartened!"
"Not just Minkler, the Chopra family deserves immense credit too!"
Praises poured continuously, and Maddock's expression worsened, especially noticing the sinister and grim look from across the table, wishing he could hang himself with a rope in the conference room.
"Hey, what happened to Mr. Bomasan? Why isn't he speaking?" Encomienda, who just fanned the flames, shifted his gaze, "Such joyous news, why aren't you smiling?"
The Sujano family representative, Bomasan, twitched a few times, forcing out a stiff smile, raised his hand to applaud, squeezing the words through gritted teeth, "Talents emerge in every generation, the Chopra family has successors. You say, why didn't I think your family had such guts?"
"Since you've achieved such feats, is there really a need to keep pretending?"
"Yes, indeed."
Others, as if knowing nothing, nodded continuously in agreement, with glances flowing between Bomasan and Maddock, constantly giving praise.
The Seven Cities are one family, why act so aloof?
Since young Minkler is so accomplished, we, as uncles and aunts, must support!
Your Chopra family, can't drop the ball!
As for Maddock...
Joking, anyone who believes a single punctuation mark from this conference room has a screw loose.
The more earnest Maddock appeared, the more fearful his attitude, the more humble his demeanor - doesn't this damn well prove his superb acting skills?
And up to now, he's still acting, and acting like it's real!
Why didn't everyone notice your talent before? Impressive, truly!
Seeing the old dog still faking, even a representative like Bomasan, who's used to dog barking, couldn't help but chuckle and felt like clapping.
All right, you Chopra family play like this, huh?
Playing well, playing skillfully!
Feigning internal conflict, choosing a family head successor, then suddenly leading the charge while everyone else is unnoticeable, right?!
To the Chopra family, Minkler acted alone, but to everyone else, it's clearly the Chopra family's desperate last stand!
Decisive, ruthless, and deadly.
At this juncture, with the family head newly deceased, in order to avoid becoming prey or collateral damage in the ensuing battle among families, quickly uniting internally, representing everyone to first strike at the Sujano Family, currently the greatest threat!
This strike leaves no return path.
A supremely dangerous all-in move, with potential for great success or great defeat.
Either withstand it until everyone joins in, pulling all to feast on Luo City, or be wiped out by Luo City in one swoop, it can be said the Chopra family has set its survival aside.
If this is truly an idea Minkler came up with, then the old fox from Chopra family was incredibly adept, secretly raising such a fierce tiger and vicious wolf.
If not...
How could it not be?
Otherwise, are you suggesting Minkler, a makeshift commander, whose United Defense Fleet was nothing but a pawn for the Seven Cities, often short on ammunition, defeated the Venom Fleet of the Sujano Family?
With mere luck?!
The Family Master Certificate is on hand, how could anyone believe there's no support from the Chopra family?
Surely it's not to miraculously avoid being liquidated by siblings out of desperation, is it?
Haha, that's a good joke, tell a few more!
The truth is harsh, with no space for conscience and morals, and unlike soap operas, without bonds or passion, relying on determination and courage alone only results in a relatively dignified corpse.
Miracle? No miracles exist!
Now that your Chopra family has committed such an act, do you expect to say to the Sujano family "sorry, the kid didn't mean it," and they'll understand your intent and pretend nothing happened?
Not to mention whether the Sujano family agrees or not, do you think the other families will?
Some matters, once started, can no longer be controlled.
This inconclusive meeting in the end couldn't reach any agreement or consensus, a waste of time.
Refraining from drawing swords is already a sign of the Seven Cities' gradual move towards civilization after decades of prosperity. In earlier years, without the Old Alliance Leader, even pretense didn't exist, it was direct life and death.
No matter what, all attendees understood, at this point, besides fighting, what else can be done?
The only question is how to fight, when to fight, and to what extent...
Therefore, the repeated emphasis on the impending harms and the importance of the greater picture by Fernan, the acting chair representing the deceased old alliance leader, during the meeting, was regarded as mere background BGM white noise by everyone.
The old man spoke until his mouth was dry, seeing everyone's unchanged demeanor, unable to suppress a weary sigh, waved hand and struck the gavel.
The meeting adjourned.
The painstakingly summoned meeting ultimately resolved nothing.
As everyone descended, Fernan's sound of throwing cups in his office could still be heard.
"Old Fernan truly has it rough."
Below, the representative from Xi City sighed with apparent compassion, "All his life under the Old Alliance Leader, striving quietly with the Seven Cities, by the end, facing such circumstances... and no one thinks of the greater picture."
"Greater picture?"
The old lady from Ma City scoffed, "Whose greater picture? Pu City's lorded over so long, perhaps mistaking Seven Cities as personal property, expecting everyone to bow at command like before?
While old despot Aquilino was alive, he never considered any greater picture; how come now that he's dead, it becomes so crucial?"
The Xi City representative chuckled, said nothing.
In the silence, they watched the tail lights of the Sujano Family car speeding into the distance, exchanged a glance.
The days of the Seven Cities are likely to get lively.
.
.
Yamen Islands, Seven Cities Defense Fleet garrison base, was bursting with joy, every face glowing red with excitement beneath the vast bounty of war spoils.
And amidst this festive atmosphere, Minkler, the chief culprit, finally awaited his family's visit.
To hold him accountable.