Chapter 222 - 205: Then Let’s See Who Merges Whom

Chapter 222: Chapter 205: Then Let’s See Who Merges Whom

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"So they’re trying to threaten us with military force," Lu Feng said coldly after hearing Red Lizard’s words.

Feisen frowned and added, "Governor, besides sending the notice, Cambodia also sent an envoy. He wants to see you to discuss things in detail. I imagine he’s here to talk about their military mobilization and use it to threaten us."

He felt conflicted. After all, he had just accepted his new position as the head of foreign affairs for the Xuanfeng Alliance.

But who would have thought Cambodia would make a move at this very moment?

What he’d been worried about had finally happened.

Back then, the major reason their several factions didn’t dare to cause any major friction was because the surrounding countries were eyeing their territory.

The moment they went to war, it would give those countries an opportunity.

Although those countries were small, to factions like them, they were behemoths.

A single faction had no way to contend with them. Only by uniting could they take a vicious bite out of their enemies, and only then would those countries be wary of them.

After all, those countries were also afraid of being dragged into a quagmire while being bitten, only to be taken advantage of by others after being severely wounded.

Now that Dalat Town was unified and the Xuanfeng Alliance established, those who didn’t know the inside story would surely think Dalat Town had been severely weakened by internal conflict.

But the reality was, although Dalat Town had suffered from some internal conflict, its strength was now even greater than before.

Lu Feng said coldly, "Since the Cambodian envoy wants to see me, bring him in. Otherwise, they’ll think we’re afraid of them."

He had just bought 20 Vibration Shock Wave Balls from the game. In the game, this item was useless against many survivors, as they had used things like Mutated Beast Bones to enhance their physiques, making them much stronger than ordinary people.

And it was even more useless against ability users.

But in reality, no such beings existed.

Ten Vibration Shock Bullets could decide the outcome of a battle with thousands of people. These 20 would be enough to resolve the war Cambodia was launching.

He didn’t believe Cambodia could send their entire army.

When the time came, he’d have Red Lizard lead the special forces on a decapitation strike. Then, it would be anyone’s guess who was annexing whom.

At this thought, the cold smile on Lu Feng’s face deepened.

Before long, Feisen walked in with a long-haired man.

Lu Feng felt an immediate sense of disgust upon seeing the long-haired man. ’What kind of man keeps his hair long? And he’s a national representative, no less. A small, unpresentable country is just that—unpresentable.’

After leading the man in, Feisen introduced him: "Mr. Tu Lili, this is our Governor, Mr. Lu. He is the supreme leader of our Xuanfeng Alliance."

Tu Lili immediately looked at Lu Feng, his eyes suddenly filled with a scrutinizing gaze.

This gaze made Lu Feng very unhappy. ’Fuck, the long hair is one thing, but his name is so girly too.’

Tu Lili, however, was unaware of Lu Feng’s thoughts. He just frowned slightly, thinking these people might be playing him for a fool.

This made him look around at the others in the room.

’This young man before me can’t possibly be the leader of the Xuanfeng Alliance.’

’He’s too young, and he doesn’t have the slightest hint of a fierce aura.’

’How could someone like that possibly keep the ferocious figures of Dalat Town in check?’

’Therefore, the most likely possibility is that the true leader is hiding among the people around them, and this young man is just a front to deal with me.’

’This sort of thing probably happens all the time in stories.’

Lu Feng had no idea about the rich inner world of Tu Lili and got straight to the point. "The envoy from Cambodia, right? If you have something to say, say it now!"

Hearing this, Tu Lili’s expression darkened. ’This young man who’s been pushed to the forefront is quite arrogant.’

But that didn’t matter. He believed that the true master of the Xuanfeng Alliance would be able to hear what he had to say.

So, he began, "His Excellency the Governor, I’ll be direct. The Xuanfeng Alliance has just been established and is very weak. Meanwhile, other countries are eyeing your alliance. It’s safe to say the Xuanfeng Alliance is in a state of crisis."

"And while Cambodia is also a small country, we are immeasurably stronger than the Xuanfeng Alliance. Therefore, we can merge. This way, the Xuanfeng Alliance will receive our protection, and you can become a province of Cambodia."

This was their president’s goal.

If it wasn’t necessary, they preferred not to use military force. After all, they couldn’t afford the losses.

So, they wanted to send someone to talk, hoping to achieve their goal without lifting a finger, even if the chances were slim.

Even if they had to use force in the end, they still had to give it a try. What if the other party was intimidated by their military might and they succeeded?

Lu Feng laughed at his words. "You really are direct. What if we refuse? Will you have your assembled army attack us? In that case, you’re welcome to try!"

"Er..." Tu Lili was stunned for a moment.

If the other party refused, his next line was to threaten them with their gathered army. But now, the other party had said it first, leaving him at a loss for how to continue.

"Are you sure?" Tu Lili could only ask through gritted teeth. "Your number of fighters can’t possibly compare to ours. You’re seeking your own doom."

"We’ll see about that. You can go now." Lu Feng directly issued an order to leave and had Hadona translate immediately.

After hearing the translation, Tu Lili’s face completely darkened. "You will regret this!"

Lu Feng’s attitude made it clear that negotiations were over. He left with a vicious glare.

The moment he was out of Dalat Town, he took out his phone and made a call. As soon as it connected, he said, "Your Excellency, President Baguda, they are unwilling to negotiate. They were also extremely arrogant and provoked us. Therefore, we must use decisive action."

Baguda was the president of Cambodia, and a legendary figure at that.

It was thanks to him that Cambodia had not been destroyed. The nation was once extremely backward and chaotic, to the point where it was almost wiped out.

It was President Baguda who stabilized the country with iron-fisted methods and implemented a policy of semi-militarized national management.

Now that Cambodia was completely stable, he sought development. He needed more territory to develop, to escape this type of policy management, and to restore the country to a normal administrative order.

That was why, upon receiving news about Dalat Town, he had chosen to make a move.

After all, in his eyes, failure was impossible. Annexing the Xuanfeng Alliance was a foregone conclusion.

They couldn’t possibly be the ones who ended up getting annexed, right?

That was even more impossible.

Baguda gave the order directly: "Pass it down! The army will set out and enter the Xuanfeng Alliance’s territory!"

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「Within the Xuanfeng Alliance’s Temporary Governor’s Mansion.」

After Tu Lili left, a worried Feisen said to Lu Feng, "Governor, Cambodia has at least five times as many fighters as we do. Moreover, they are professionally trained soldiers with better weapons and equipment. If they attack, we might not be their match."

"Can they send all of them?" Lu Feng asked with a cold smile.

"No," Feisen said, shaking his head. "They have a population of over five million. Those soldiers have to be stationed in various places. At most, they can only dispatch one-fifth of their forces."

"And what about us?" Lu Feng’s eyes lit up when he heard that Cambodia had a population of five million.

Feisen replied, "We can commit most of our forces. We can take a huge bite out of them and inflict heavy losses on whomever they send."

This was also why the surrounding countries were wary and had never made a move.

"Then what’s the problem?" Lu Feng said coldly. "Besides, I have a secret weapon. This time, their defeat is guaranteed."

’A secret weapon?’

Feisen and the others were all stunned.

Lu Feng ignored them and gave a direct order to Red Lizard: "Red Lizard, gather everyone. We need to strike first. When the fighting breaks out, you will lead the special forces on a decapitation strike."

"Yes, Governor." Red Lizard nodded without hesitation.

He had absolute faith in Lu Feng. Since the Governor said he had a secret weapon, then he definitely had one.

Soon, the entirety of Dalat Town was mobilized. A tense, oppressive atmosphere of war quickly spread.

More importantly, the people of Dalat Town learned that their Governor was actually going to war with Cambodia.

This surprised everyone.

After all, everyone in Dalat Town knew that Cambodia was stronger than they were—it was a real country.

Time passed. Before long, the assembled Cambodian fighters entered the territory of Dalat Town.

The man in the lead had a buzz cut and a grim look in his eyes. He was Cambodia’s top general, Dali. It could be said that his iron-fisted methods were a crucial reason Cambodia’s chaos had been suppressed.

This time, they had gathered over 10,000 elite soldiers with full gear. By invading while Dalat Town was severely weakened from internal conflict, they were certain to achieve victory in a single battle.

Then they would merge the two territories, leading their nation to true prosperity.

Just then, a scout came to report: "General Dali, we’ve spotted the people from Dalat Town! They’ve also gathered a large force and seem to want to meet us head-on!"

"They’re really courting death." Dali sneered and gave a direct order: "Send the men forward. Finish them."