Chapter 397: Finalizing the Alliance President Candidate

Chapter 397 Finalizing the Alliance President

Shen Que/White Tiger, "..."

They both averted their gaze at the same time, pretending not to hear what Wu Yue was saying.

White Tiger turned to look at Shen Que, "What do you need me for?"

Shen Que, "White Tiger General, I’ve come to invite you to join the coalition force to overthrow the Alliance this time."

White Tiger, "The Alliance has finally enjoyed 15 years of peace to recover and rebuild. Rashly starting a war will only make the already struggling humans and the war-ravaged environment even more devastated.

If the Jiang family was unwilling to seize control of the entire Alliance back then at the cost of Deer Spirit’s sacrifice, why suddenly provoke a fight now?

I do not support starting a new war. I will not join your coalition force."

Just as Shen Que was about to speak, Wu Yue suddenly said with resentment,

"Why are you all pretending not to hear what I said?"

White Tiger, "Just listen to what you’re saying—is that any way to talk? Little girl, even if the Lu clan’s Spirit Contractors are truly powerful, they’re not so formidable as to do whatever they want.

Back when your mother turned the tide in the climactic battle, the situation was extremely brutal. That’s also why, at the founding of the Alliance, everyone unanimously agreed to grant the Jiang family veto power within the Alliance.

I respect and admire your mother, but as the Alliance has developed to this day, everyone is striving to progress. There’s no need to make sacrifices for humanity's survival solely through individual heroism."

Wu Yue and Shen Que exchanged a glance, both showing surprise in their eyes. Clearly, White Tiger truly possessed noble character worthy of his rank as general of the Alliance military.

In fact, given his formidable strength, once Black Tortoise—who's been a thorn in his side—died, and without any means to keep him in check, White Tiger would become a serious threat.

Precisely because of this, he was pushed forward to clash head-on with Sirius, resulting in mutual destruction, while soldiers from Black Tortoise’s side lay in wait to reap the spoils.

Wu Yue said earnestly, "Everything I said is true. Believe me."

The person behind this might genuinely be trying to turn her into a wish-granting turtle at a fountain.

White Tiger’s face darkened, "You should leave. I won’t kill you. My purpose in coming this time is to secure the dungeon resources. Once the mission is complete, I will report directly to the Alliance President."

"Wu Yue: He doesn’t believe me."

"Shen Que: That’s normal. Even I find it hard to believe... after all, everything so far is just your speculation. If you speculate one or two steps further, others might believe you.

But if an entire conspiracy is built 100 steps further based solely on your speculation—or even to say you’ve spun a conspiracy theory—others simply won’t believe it."

"Wu Yue: Then do you, in your heart, not believe me either?"

"Shen Que: I believe everything you say. Even if you asked me to die, I’d do it willingly."

"Wu Yue: Then die now."

A vein bulged on Shen Que’s temple. He glared at Wu Yue angrily,

"Shen Que: Even if I die, I won’t leave you alone. I’ll haunt you every day as a ghost."

Wu Yue couldn’t help but laugh. White Tiger glanced at her strangely and couldn’t resist asking,

"She doesn’t seem quite right. How long has this been going on? You should find someone to have her checked out when you have time."

Wu Yue immediately became expressionless, like a robot without emotions. "Pfft—" Shen Que couldn’t help but turn away and laugh.

Wuyue reached out and twisted Shen Que's lower back hard, smiling, "Let’s see you laugh now!"

"Hisss—" Shen Que turned to look at her, his eyes changing.

"Shen Que: We'll see how I deal with you after this."

Seeing the intimate interaction between the two, Baihu realized, "You two are a couple. No wonder the Jiang family sent so many troops to support you outside World City."

So it is, not as everyone guessed, Jiang Yuhua, but the descendant of the Qilin people.

In that case, from the very beginning, the bond connecting all the families wasn't Shen Que, but you, little girl."

Wuyue looked at Baihu and thought, "This guy's brain works well!"

No wonder he hasn't been favored, left in the most remote and desolate western region of the current four territories, where resources are scarce and he constantly faces invasions by various beasts.

Clearly, he's just being used as a workhorse, getting no benefits at all.

Obviously, the leader of the alliance fears his strength and deliberately suppresses him, afraid he might grow too powerful.

Brave and wise! There's no need for tricks when dealing with smart people!

Wuyue directly shared all her speculations about the alliance and the Order Realm with Baihu. She even found a stone stool to sit on when she got tired of standing.

"Let's do this: I'll call you Uncle Baihu, and you call me Fairy. We'll each stick to our own terms, regardless of seniority."

She patted the stone stool, "Sit down, Uncle Baihu, it's tiring for me to crane my neck talking to you like this."

Baihu paused for a moment, then actually sat down on the stone stool next to Wuyue.

Wu Yue's explanation was well-reasoned and backed by solid reasoning, with every line of thought spelled out clearly. To help him recognize the validity of her arguments, she would lay out the next point while also tossing out numerous alternative possibilities, supported by various pieces of information to prove these possibilities didn't hold water.

What Shen Que perceived as a final conclusion drawn in just a few minutes in Wu Yue's head actually took her a long time to explain to White Tiger. White Tiger was able to follow her train of thought and raised many counterarguments.

All of these counterpoints were shot down easily by Wu Yue.

In short, every rebuttal White Tiger could think of had already occurred to Wu Yue during her deductions and had been shot down with facts ahead of time.

The two talked for a full two hours. By the time the soldier came to hurry them along for the second time, White Tiger’s gaze toward Wu Yue had completely changed.

He looked at her with stunned, almost disbelieving eyes. As a renowned Alliance General, courageous and strategic, one of the military’s top combatants, White Tiger was utterly convinced by Wu Yue’s reasoning and deferred to her.

White Tiger stood up and stepped in front of Wu Yue, suddenly offering her a formal military salute.

Wu Yue immediately rose to her feet, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Wu Yue, "General White Tiger has dedicated years of service to the Alliance, fighting valiantly and fearlessly. I really shouldn’t be bowing to me."

White Tiger simply asked her, "Will you become the new Alliance President?"

Wu Yue was surprised, "Of course not." She still had to save her mother.

White Tiger, "Then who will it be?"

When it came to the candidate for Alliance President, the first person Wu Yue asked was Zhou Qianfeng, who outright refused.

"My physique can’t handle the strain. The Alliance President has to travel frequently for inspections, and the assassination rate is notoriously high. I’ve been sitting in an office for too long—I’m out of shape and can’t tell corn from wheat. I don’t want the position."

Wu Yue, "Haven’t you always wanted to take a step up?"

Zhou Qianfeng, "This isn't a case of 'not having the tools for the job'—I just want that boss of mine, who keeps piling work on me without pay, steals my credit, annoys me, and forces me to work overtime, to just drop dead already."

Wu Yue, "...Alright then, what do you think of my dad?"

Zhou Qianfeng sneered, "Keep those lovestruck, simp-brained guys away from management. Just the thought of having an emotional superior makes this damn job unbearable for even a day.

Your dad? No way. Although he’s slowly recovered over the years, there’s still a chance he could go berserk."

Wu Yue, "What about Auntie Fu?"

Zhou Qianfeng's voice dripped with sarcasm. "Ha, her? With that brain of hers, she’d get sold a bridge in Brooklyn and thank the guy for it."

Wu Yue started listing, "My uncle, second uncle... they're mediocre fighters, and they can’t take a hit either."

This is ridiculous! They’ve conquered the alliance, yet they can’t even pick an Alliance President?

Wu Yue remembered Zhou Qianfeng suddenly saying, "Actually, the military’s White Tiger General is a decent guy. It’s just a shame he’s been suppressed by the Alliance President all along—totally stifled and held back."

Wu Yue simply said, "Uncle White Tiger, why don't you do it? I think you’d be a great fit."

Whether it’s combat prowess, intelligence, or noble character, he’s truly admirable.

Besides, having the Alliance President come from the military, especially after conquering the alliance, would make it easier to gain everyone's acceptance.

White Tiger, "What about your father, Jiang Cheng?"

Wu Yue, "If my father wanted the position, he would have stepped up long ago. He’s a demigod, created personally by my mother.

My mother is his only faith—his entire world revolves around her. He has no love left to give to the common people."

Truth be told, Wu Yue had been wondering for a long time who would be best suited to lead the alliance after it was taken down.

This team is a nightmare to lead! Their people either have brawn but lack brains, or have brains but generally can’t fight. Damn it, the enemy is clearly stifling our growth!

Since they couldn’t find a suitable candidate on their side, she decided to poach someone directly from the opposition!

See? It’s like being offered a pillow just as you’re feeling sleepy—

A perfect candidate, delivered right to her doorstep.