How else could Aiden and Derek react in this situation? Aiden could only feign joy and express his deepest regards for his colleagues who had returned safely and successfully completed their rescue mission.
President Derrick Bridges could only swallow his anger and publicly commend Generals Carter Williams and Lewis Swift, thanking them for their outstanding contributions to the safety of the federal people.
As for how much stuff Derek and Aiden smashed after they returned, it's hard to say.
However, this matter did not pass, but continued to ferment.
Some reporters, seeking the truth and firsthand information, personally traveled to the 42nd Sector. The residents and garrison there enthusiastically cooperated with the interviews, describing General Williams as a deity. Some even recounted footage of the Second Army's rescue, where a mech squadron descended from the sky, a scene reminiscent of a god descending from the sky. The scene featured a single white mech, which, with its sheer might, crushed all the Zerg.
The driver of that mecha was General Williams' second son, Hall Williams.
As soon as the video and interview transcript were released, the people of the entire federation went crazy, and General Williams's popularity reached a peak again. In the poll on support for the next head of state election, General Williams' support rate soared to 832%. It can be said that he is already the next head of state.
Hall Williams was considered General Williams' successor, earning the nickname "Little War God." At the age of twenty-three, he had already become a major and possessed extraordinary strength. He truly was a true son of a father!
The rescue operation in the 42nd Star Region was successfully completed. Later, a terrifying, highly contagious "virus" emerged, but the Second Army managed to overcome it. During the interview, General Williams smiled and briefly described the entire process, but the media reporters still imagined all sorts of dangerous scenarios. The occasional leaked photos of infected individuals, disfigured and maddened, only served to further instill public admiration for General Williams.
Almost the entire federation was in a joyful mood. The people were happy that they had a war god-like general who was like a patron saint, and they sincerely hoped that he could become their future leader.
However, the atmosphere in the President's Palace was extremely heavy and stagnant.
Derrick Bridges' office was a mess. Almost everything he could use to smash had been smashed to pieces. There were even two big holes on the wall, and his fists were trembling slightly.
But no matter how loud the noise in the room was, no one dared to come in and take a look.
At this time, the rhythmic sound of leather boots stepping on the marble floor came from outside, coming from far away.
Finally, there was a knock on the door, three standard knocks, and it was easy to guess who was outside.
Derek suppressed the anger that was about to burst out and squeezed out two words from his throat, "Come in."
The door opened, and Aiden Gladstone's face was revealed behind the door as expected.
"You still have the nerve to come over here?!" Derek picked up something and threw it at him.
Aiden leaned slightly sideways, and the object brushed past his face and hit the wall, but he didn't even blink.
"Don't you know how many reporters are out there? If someone were to film you like this and spread it out, your image would be completely ruined."
Derek's chest was heaving with anger, and it took him a while to calm down. "Those damn reporters! What do they want to do?!"
"For such genuine military achievements, merely commending them without any tangible rewards seems inappropriate." Since Carter Williams and Lewis Swift returned, the Führer had done little beyond public, verbal commendations, which the public considered a bit perfunctory. After all, these men were heroes who risked their lives to save hundreds of thousands of civilians across an entire star region. And the Führer merely expressed his gratitude, and that was it? No wonder the Star Network was buzzing about this all day, with reporters closely monitoring the Führer's residence.
"You still want a reward?! How should I reward him?! Should I just give him the position of leader?!" Derek asked sternly with red eyes.
"It hasn't reached that point yet." Aiden was much calmer than him. He said calmly, "He's already a general, so there's nothing to reward him with. But his son... he made a great contribution this time, so he could be promoted a bit. And the soldiers who went with the army can all be promoted a level higher."
"What did you say?!" Derek looked at Aiden in disbelief, thinking he was hallucinating. It wasn't enough to commend Hall Williams alone, but they also wanted to upgrade everyone by a level?!
"We're making this decision now, before it gets too long. It demonstrates our careful consideration and respect for every soldier who has sacrificed their lives for the Federation. It can also help you win public support. But if you continue to delay, the tide will turn, and your unfair treatment will become a stain on your future successor."
"Succession?" Derek thought it was ridiculous. "What's the point of succession in this situation?"
After repeated attempts to kill Carter Williams, they'd even resorted to using parasites, intending to sacrifice the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across an entire star region to bring Williams down with them! But what was the result? Carter Williams seemed to be immortal. No matter how many times they attacked him, openly or covertly, he always managed to escape unharmed! Now he'd returned as a hero, completely destroying his hopes of succeeding the throne! All their previous plans had been undone!
"As long as he's dead, there will be no problem."
"Death? How could he die now that he's back? Do you know how powerful he is? Why haven't we succeeded in our attempts so many times? It's because he's too strong!"
"No," Aiden said firmly, "He was just incredibly lucky! I read the summary report he submitted, and Plan B this time was flawless. But those idiots secretly fled to the suburbs to avoid being discovered, greatly reducing the chances of the parasite spreading. He then discovered it early and stopped the spread. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come back alive!"
Aiden firmly believed that his plan was perfect, and the reason for the plan's failure was that the parasite did not spread fast enough.
"We should take advantage of this opportunity to hold a commendation meeting and a celebratory dinner to collectively reward these soldiers. Since there are so many of them, we can set up a meeting on a nearby resource planet with good scenery. Then, during the dinner, we can release the parasites and wipe them all out." Aiden's face showed a smile tinged with deep malice. "We've all been vaccinated anyway, so we'll be fine by then, and no one will suspect us. By then, we'll be far away from the capital planet and won't have to worry about the further spread of the parasite. We can even invite some reporters to broadcast it live to make things seem more realistic."
"What about the source? How do we explain the source?" A parasitic virus outbreak couldn't have just happened for no reason, right? There had to be a culprit, right?
"Don't we have the Empire? They've sent undercover agents here, so we can take advantage of that." Aiden sneered. "Then we can pin all the blame on the Empire. All you have to do is express your anger and grief. With no competitors left, the people will have no choice but to let you take over."
The author has something to say: Hey, it's almost time for the Führer and Eden to be taken down together~~~~ Thank you for the hard work, villain comrades, you have tried every possible means to come up with all kinds of schemes, but in the end you always get slapped in the face. It's really hard to describe~~~ When I distribute the lunch boxes, I will definitely give you an extra chicken leg!
【Super Stupid Little Theater】
Aiden: Want to kidnap Owen and Oakland to threaten the Williams family!
Hall: Luckily I have a cheat! (＾＿＾)
Aiden: I want the Zerg to eat up the Williams family!
Big Tiger: Luckily I have a cheat! (＾＿＾)
Aiden: Wants to infect the Williams family with parasites!
Lanlan: Luckily I'm a cheater! (＾＿＾)
Reporter: Aiden, how do you feel about the fact that the attempts on the Williams family always fail?
Aiden: I...why don't I have any cheats!!! (T＿T)
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