Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 1249 - 703: What exactly do you want to do?

Chapter 1249: Chapter 703: What exactly do you want to do?

“What exactly do you want to do?”

Galaraldo’s words were filled with heavy skepticism.

To be honest, he couldn’t believe that Gu Hang would go against the Empire.

He used to think that way, but the Iron Armor War largely cleared many doubts surrounding Gu Hang.

Because, at the beginning of the Iron Armor War, Humphrey Paolo, disregarding past grudges, extended an invitation to the Alliance. If the Alliance had been willing to rebel together with the Iron Armor Battle Group, it would’ve been an excellent opportunity.

Looking at the subsequent developments reveals a lot.

The Iron Armor alone, along with the later Insect Swarm, already caused repeated defeats for the North Line and West Line. It was only thanks to the Alliance’s performance on the Southern Line that they managed to turn the tide.

Without the Alliance, the Alfonso Sect wouldn’t have been destroyed, which was another strong military force; the defeat of the North and West Lines could still be expected, plus the proven strong Southern Line Alliance’s reversal, the Empire wouldn’t just need to rebuild the battlefields of the North and West Lines to confront the Iron Armor threat, but also establish a powerful army to counter the Alliance.

Would they still be able to maintain their offensive then?

I’m afraid not.

The combined forces of the Iron Armor and the Alliance could potentially disrupt not just the Spiderweb Domain and the neighboring three domains but potentially turn the entire Eastern Territory into chaos. Even if the Empire could amass forces from various sides to respond, the form of warfare might very well turn into a stalemate.

When dealing with the Iron Armor, regardless of how tactically they failed, how they lost territory and men, the Empire’s overall strategy was still on the strategic offensive, aiming to eliminate the Iron Armor as a rebellious regime.

And if it really escalated to the level of cooperation between Iron Armor and the Alliance, whether they ultimately had the ability to destroy the Empire is another matter, but at least, for a long period, the Empire’s assembled various forces could only remain in strategic standoff, possibly even a strategic defensive stage, until after long-term attrition could they consider other approaches.

At that time, although Gu Hang used various reasons to delay participation in the war, causing some murmurs within Holy Terra, ultimately he neither pledged allegiance with the Iron Armor nor, after engaging in the war, immediately showcased outstanding performance, rapidly becoming the greatest contributor to the fifteen-year war victory.

Now calling Gu Hang a traitor, having a rebellious heart?

That truly wouldn’t make sense.

He didn’t rebel then, so why now?

Achievement towering over the master?

Although the Empire is named ’Empire’, the Emperor had long since seated in the Divine Realm, and the ones in charge of the Central Empire are the High Lords of the Supreme Council. Gu Hang wants to seize power?

It’s perfectly feasible!

This is even what Galaraldo hoped for.

At this moment, he expressed these thoughts during the conversation with Gu Hang.

After questioning with the phrase ’What exactly do you want to do’, he earnestly continued, “Now, our path is utterly correct, our future is exceptionally bright! Given your current achievements and ability to get things done, you have various paths to choose! Moving forward, I can find ways to promote you and your wife to higher ranks as Marshal of the Star Realm Army and Admiral of the Navy.”

“The next step could be competing for the Supreme Marshal position within the Star Realm Army. Really speaking, the Alliance’s current infantry troops can also act as a top-tier Star Realm Army Corps. With their support, you would fully qualify to compete. Don’t worry, whether considering the current Supreme Marshal Xue Yongsheng or other Grand Marshal candidates, none can rival you in achievements. At that time, I will fully back you.”

“Once securing the position of Supreme Marshal of the Star Realm Army, you can naturally step into the Imperial Supreme Council, logically becoming one of the Empire’s masters.”

“Even if finding the Star Realm Army Commander path a bit challenging, after all, you didn’t entirely rise from the Star Realm Army system. But taking a step back, you still have the choice of the Psychic Cultivator’s Association path. The Chief Grand Mentor of the Psychic Cultivator’s Association can also contest for a seat in the Supreme Council. With the spiritual power you demonstrated, is there anyone stronger in the entire Empire?”

“Although, the Psychic Cultivator’s Association hasn’t secured this seat for many years, as long as you qualify, we can maneuver. Moreover, precisely because of not securing a seat for so long, the Psychic Cultivator’s Association is eagerly anticipating a powerful leader to lead them back to the Empire’s top political stage.”

“Ultimately, you have choices. You have the chance to become that person on the Empire’s highest stage. Even…”

Speaking to this point, Galaraldo lowered his voice and said, “Even, once our power strengthens further in the future, one seat for you, one for me, then finding ways to get a few more, join forces with several others… We might just have a shot at toppling Zebert from the prime minister position! You’ll become the Sun Lord, while I act as your deputy; re-achieving past glory isn’t impossible!”

Hearing this, Gu Hang almost laughed aloud.

Galaraldo, this guy, is truly a card-carrying schemer.

When following the Sun Lord he didn’t have much opportunity to display, but once the Sun Lord died, he was the most alert and the fastest runner; after joining Holy Terra, clinged to the former Minister of Justice, Ou Juren’s thigh, but when there appeared a thicker thigh in Zebert, he did not hesitate to sell Ou Juren. Now, while in various respects expressing respect for Zebert, internally there already harbors thoughts of overthrowing him in the future…

Yet, through this discussion, Gu Hang reconfirmed one thing: Galaraldo still sees him as a close trusted ally, otherwise ’will deal with Zebert in the future’ such talk, given his character, would never be spoken to anyone.

High stakes.

Precisely because of this, Gu Hang decided he could slightly disclose his thoughts to Galaraldo.

“You’re asking what I want?”

“Actually, it’s quite simple: the highest position in the Alliance never changed, it’s called Governor, representing a genuine part of my intentions.”

“I just want to be a Governor.”

“Like a Planetary Governor, I will steadily pay the taxes due to the Empire; I will promise the Empire to address all threats harmful to humanity within the Alliance territory. The Empire can oversee me and assess me, but should not dictate my methods.”

“That’s just it.”

After hearing this, Galaraldo became even more puzzled: “But… why? I understand what you’re saying, but… being a super-scale Planetary Governor? Comparing that with the thirteen-member Supreme Council seat?”

In his concept, these two aren’t equivalent at all.

He understood Gu Hang’s meaning, but was even more perplexed.

Gu Hang chuckled, “If entering the thirteen-member council, of course, that’s better. But I only accept one method of entry: as a Cosmic Domain Chair, sending delegates.”

Galaraldo was silent.