Chapter 1630 - 78: Inside and Outside Heaven

Chapter 1630: Chapter 78: Inside and Outside Heaven

"I don’t think it’s a good idea to get involved in the struggle right now."

In the comm screen in the middle of the room, Leefer’s three-dimensional projection was life-sized, glowing with a bluish light.

At this moment, he was aboard a warship of the Ryan Republic heading for Hydefield; that warship was where he had spent most of his time over the past few months.

The Ryan Battlefield was blazing with War Fire, and the struggle within Feiyang Country had also reached a critical point. Any major upset on either side could turn his years of scheming into ashes.

Fortunately, his younger sister Barbara was still sitting in town in Feiyang Country.

For this sister who was currently lying on the bed in a bathrobe, enjoying a massage from a pair of twins, Leefer had always mixed indulgence with a faint sense of awe.

In military matters, Barbara might be utterly clueless. But she was a genius at management and struggle.

Her eyes were keen, and she was extremely good at seizing opportunities. She could win over, divide, and strike, and was ruthless when she made a move. Under her management, the Leefer Group had already become a huge organization with tangled interests on all sides. Over the past ten years she had gone through countless setbacks and perilous situations, yet every time she ended up the final winner.

Leefer never interfered with Barbara’s decisions. On the one hand, it was because of the image he needed to maintain; on the other, it was because he trusted Barbara completely.

Only this time, Leefer was a little uneasy.

Hastings’ reaction had completely exceeded his expectations. In such a short time he had no way to accurately judge the intentions of that Military God who had ruled this country for thirty years.

"Oh?" Barbara lazily let out a syllable from her throat, propped herself up on her arms, and her long hair, soft as water, slipped gently down her shoulders.

"So, my dear brother, you think that when our revered Lord Military God makes a move to establish his prestige, we should retreat three steps, let our allies down, and push all the neutral onlookers over to their side?"

"No, but we should think of a more secure way." Leefer frowned and paced back and forth: "It all happened too suddenly. We can’t wade in so easily."

"We need to be more decisive!" Barbara cut him off with a sharp wave of her hand, using the gesture to signal the twins to stop massaging her.

She tugged at the collar of her bathrobe, stepped off the bed, picked up the black tea from the coffee table. Her graceful, slender figure was turned away from Leefer, and in the soft lights of the room she looked delicate and enchanting.

Only her tone was far tougher than that tender body that invited affection.

"The situation in Feiyang Country was originally under our control. In just ten more days, everything will be settled. By then, all the families will sensibly line up on our side.

With Hastings’ health, it’s impossible for him to compete with us who hold the President’s Office. All it takes is a little time, and he’ll suffer a quiet and total defeat."

"If I were him, I would strike at this exact moment too!" Barbara suddenly turned around, her phoenix eyes slanting upward, cold light spilling out: "I would throw everything into a desperate fight, display my strength in the most direct way. I’d reverse the situation before the presidential election begins, catching those enemies who think I’ll adopt a steadier, more moderate method of struggle completely off guard. I’d build for Margaret a realm that remains solid even after my death!"

Leefer stopped walking and stared at his sister, listening to that alluring voice calmly peel everything apart layer by layer.

"This is Hastings. If he didn’t act like this, I’d find it strange instead." Barbara stepped up to Leefer’s three-dimensional image, and a slender, nimble hand, smooth as jade, brushed across Leefer’s face: "This is the most direct contest, and it’s also a battle letter. Apart from answering the challenge, we have no other choice!"

"Only by defeating their challenge can we make our allies stand firmly with us and make those fence-sitters understand that a new era has arrived. Even if we can’t win, we still have to strike; otherwise, ten days from now in the presidential election, accidents may happen!"

The room fell silent as the siblings stared at each other.

"All right." Leefer nodded, a look of tenderness on his face. "Are you confident?"

"I’ve already sent Friedrich to meet that Leray Fatty. He’ll put an offer on the table that’s hard to refuse."

Looking at Leefer’s slightly ashen face, Barbara tittered: "I know you don’t like him. To be honest, I doubt a single one of our relatives does. But sometimes, temptation is the Devil’s greatest power."

Barbara turned around and walked to the bed. Her silk bathrobe, fluid as water, slid lightly off, revealing her proud, curvaceous body in lingerie. The twins had already come over with clothes to dress her.

"Flaischer and our most elite guard unit are heading out at the same time.

While Friedrich negotiates with Fatty, outside, there will be a brutal fight. I believe Flaischer and our guard won’t let us down. No matter how the talks go, Friedrich’s appearance will reassure our allies and those neutral parties."

She put on her clothes, turned back, and winked playfully at Leefer: "Look, this is my first time playing a role so full of a sense of justice—saving hostages being held at gunpoint. It’s fun, isn’t it?"

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"...So at the time I had no choice but to surrender. Fortunately for me, that’s nothing out of the ordinary."