Chapter 854 - 521: The Platinum Federation’s Show of Force? (Part 2)
Chapter 854 - 521: The Platinum Federation’s Show of Force? (Part 2)
"Commissioner Moke had urgent matters to handle and is unable to attend."
With a smiling response, the high-ranking official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs named Lair explained, "However, there’s no need to worry, we in the Federation attach great importance to the negotiations."
"Commissioner Moke has instructed us to be responsible for receiving you all."
"Once everything is handled, at the latest by nine o’clock tomorrow morning, we can begin the formal negotiations."
Amidst the explanations, Chairman Li Yun naturally turned his gaze to the other two people in the welcoming party.
The Yellow-skinned faces of Chi Country were the people arranged by the embassy to assist.
Four eyes met, seeing them nod.
Only then did Chairman Li Yun furrow his brows, barely accepting this explanation.
"Please, everyone."
The high-ranking official named Lair smiled, gesturing toward the convoy behind.
A uniform line of black La Royce cars, with golden Flying Eagle and red badge flags flying at the front of the cars.
This scene eased the expressions of many, and several members of the delegation wondered if they were overthinking things.
Perhaps the Platinum Federation also sincerely wanted to negotiate and ease tensions?
The thought flashed by as everyone stepped towards the convoy.
During this time, piles of cargo boxes were visible in the port area’s open space, rising increasingly high, and the flow of people outside the blocked zone also seemed to have become somewhat congested at some point.
"Something’s not right."
Wang Cheng’s face was stern as he whispered, standing beside Chairman Li Yun.
Although he didn’t open his mouth, electromagnetic waves resonated within Chen Feng’s communicator, transforming into vigilant alertness.
"Yes."
Nodding calmly, Chen Feng’s Perception had long expanded, scanning the surroundings with the accompanying security team.
Though the people from the Federation’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs appeared amiable, he sensed a hint of subtle malice beneath the surface.
Additionally, just as they stepped out of the cabin door a moment ago.
He sensed a hidden scan similar to the Heavenly Eye System, as if attempting to penetrate all their cards.
The Star Spirit lay silent in his mind as the group approached the convoy, about to depart.
Bang!!
However.
"No!!"
"Run!!"
Sudden screams echoed, and the abrupt sound of gunfire reached their ears.
Everyone halted simultaneously, the security team of the delegation’s expressions changed slightly as they spread out, vigilantly scanning their surroundings.
In an instant, they saw among the flow of people outside the blocked zone, one after another of Yellow-skinned people from Chi Country being captured.
Some were handcuffed, hands bound, or knelt to the ground.
White people in black combat uniforms seemingly appeared out of nowhere, wielding firearms, conducting raids unabated amidst the chaos.
They even temporarily closed the pedestrian passage of the port.
"Director Lai’er, this is..."
Furrowing his brows slightly, such a scene caught Chairman Li Yun off guard.
Moreover, whether it was an illusion or not, he felt that those in the black combat uniforms seemed to have cast a provocative glance at their group.
"Heh, Mr. Li might not be aware."
"Recently, many citizens have been incited, dissatisfied with congressional regulations, initiating protests, causing unrest...."
Lair withdrew his gaze with a smile, looking at Li Yun and the others as if explaining, "Through some investigations, we’ve identified the source."
"Those expatriates are the initiators of the protests, repeatedly instigating riots."
With an assured tone, but in everyone’s ears, it felt somewhat unsettling.
Chen Feng and Wang Cheng looked on, seeing that nearly all those being captured were Chi Country expatriates.
Some were even just teenagers, most of whom looked terrified, humiliated with their hands shackled, faces pressed to the ground.
"Why haven’t I heard about this before?" Chairman Li Yun controlled his emotions and asked.
"To ensure a smooth operation this time, we’ve deliberately sealed off related information."
Lair smiled in explanation, with other members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and accompanying parliament members nodding in agreement.
"Rest assured, Mr. Li, our Federation’s arrests are evidence-based."
"Indeed, these expatriates have misbehaved, we won’t mistakenly arrest them."
"Speaking of which, many of these expatriates are illegal immigrants, which requires further investigation..."
In their echoing words, Lair’s smile grew, his eyes narrowed into slits, seemingly hiding a hint of mockery.
Chairman Li Yun slightly frowned, just about to speak when another exclamation came from the blocked zone.
"No!!"
"Let her go! She’s innocent!!"
A Yellow-skinned boy’s face flushed red, caught by the hands of a white man in black combat uniform, restricting his movements.
Opposite him, a middle-aged woman with a similar face was being captured, her waist bent, pressed to the ground in humiliation.
"Let her go!!"
In his fury, the boy opened his mouth to bite the white man’s hand, and as he screamed in pain, rushed toward the opposite side.
The sound of footsteps echoed on the gray-black ground for a few moments. His face was anxious, wanting only to save his tearful mother.
Just as he was about to get close.
"Looking for death."
A transformed person suddenly appeared, his hulking figure in a black suit displaying pure ruthlessness.
Boom!!
A dull thud exploded as a straight side kick hit the chest and abdomen.
The boy’s eyes bulged, and he flew backward, rolling several times on the gray-black ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Isn’t that a bit too much?"
Wang Cheng’s expression turned slightly cold as he witnessed the scene, the veins on his hand quietly throbbing.
No matter if what this group said was true, how could they use such heavy hand on an innocent child?
"Our Federation’s laws differ from those of Chi Country, and we have always treated everyone equally."
"Since this expatriate dared to resist capture, he should be severely punished."
A white congressman interrupted to retort, glancing at Wang Cheng with cold eyes.
"That’s right."
"Although they are merely expatriates, as long as they live within our Federation, they should be judged by our laws."
Director Lair spoke again, taking over the conversation with a smile, preventing Wang Cheng’s interference and provocations.
As they spoke, the boy was already grabbed by the hair, lifted without regard to the pain, and had his hands cuffed.
Many expatriates near the customs area showed expressions of anger, yet before they could resist, they were affected and continuously apprehended.
There were even some white journalists taking the opportunity to appear as if they had rehearsed it in advance, finding the right angles, with the flashes of cameras constantly lighting up to document the scene.
"You all...."
Wang Cheng squinted his eyes, a hint of killing intent arising.
Including Han Chao and others, as well as other Flying Generals and members of the envoy all had knitted brows and throbbing veins.
At this moment, how could they not know that these people were trying to make a show of force?
Wanting to act, but seeing Chairman Li Yun suddenly raise his hand, stopping the crowd.
"Old Li?"
Wang Cheng’s gaze froze, his face turning slightly somber.
But then he saw the complex eyes of Chairman Li Yun, filled with shame and anger.
It was an emotion constrained to the extreme, a helpless oppression in a foreign place.
They still needed to capture Han Mingchuan and complete subsequent negotiations of other clauses, thus calming the bipolar tensions in the frequent Black Tide outbreaks.
If faces were torn here....
Tat-tat!
Suddenly, footsteps sounded again.
Figures in black trench coats of transformed people approached from afar, fully armed, casting a shadow over the port land.
Some even stepped on disc-shaped flying devices, descending from the sky, landing slowly.
Dozens to hundreds of metal flying shuttles turned into streaming light, swirling around, with strands of blue-red magnetic arcs rising, making the newcomers look like gods.
The atmosphere quieted, the envoy members sensed something unusual.
Wang Cheng and others frowned, alert, feeling the Legendary Level’s magnetic field fluctuations.
"Andre Director?"
The foreign affairs bureau director named Lair seemed surprised, looking curiously at the incoming group.
The leading middle-aged white man wore a dark trench coat, with brown eyes, a strong build, and had slicked-back hair.
Chairman Li Yun’s face froze upon hearing the name, and vigilant rose silently in Wang Cheng’s eyes.
All because they had focused on this name before coming; it was associated with the core high-level of the Federation’s special operations office, a battle-hardened old legendary-level transformed person.
"Weren’t you at the Congress, how come you’re here personally?"
Lair spoke in surprise, seemingly very taken aback by the person’s sudden appearance.
The low-profile respectful title didn’t surprise anyone; instead, it felt right.
And to this.
The newcomer’s expression was indifferent, providing no response.
Instead, he stood in the void, as if stepping on air staircases, inch by inch descending, relying on powerful gravity devices for a stable landing.
Tah!
The footsteps were crisp, and he stood in front of Chen Feng.
His gaze passed over Li Yun and Wang Cheng and the others, while the operation office members behind him seamlessly spread out, coldly surrounding the envoy group.
"Mr. Chen Feng."
With a calm tone and an indifferent expression.
The middle-aged white man named Andre, the Federation operations director stood in place, looking directly into Chen Feng’s eyes.
"We have received information, suspecting that you are involved in a murder case with the Lute family."
"Now...."
An assistant stepped forward from behind him, raising a hand to show a black leather operations office badge and a capture document in red letters.
"Please cooperate with us in accepting the investigation."
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