Chapter 164: The Evil Ghost
Hyman Rhodes House.
The Inspectorate, which had been silent for a long time, invited the federal official media, the deputy minister of the federal military, other neutral autonomous regions, and the head of the third-party Citizens' Court tonight for the first time.
In the darkness of Area 7371, even the moonlight was shrouded in dim fog, and the danger was unpredictable.
The huge mansion was crowded with people, all dressed in formal attire, toasting each other, their words full of tentativeness.
And there is a lot of speculation about Inspector General Rhodes' move.
Although no one spoke, everyone knew that the Inspectorate and the Commander were fighting fiercely, and both sides wanted to kill the other.
Was this dinner, which was made public by the media, a Hongmen Banquet where both parties intended to make a superficial reconciliation?
Hidden beneath the respectable suits of the bodyguards and soldiers in the crowd were well-equipped scabbards and miniature pistols.
Their eyes wandered around the crowd, finally settling on the particularly unfamiliar soldiers scattered among them.
Instead of suits, they wore combat casual clothes belonging to the Imperial Army.
Does that mean the Imperial Army intends to join forces with Rhodes?
Then Commander Claude has almost no chance of winning.
People with good eyes exchanged glances, and undercurrents surged.
The band's melodious music suddenly changed, and the spotlight shone from the luxuriously decorated ceiling to the man in the dark gray suit.
"Welcome," Rhode extended his arms forward, acting like the master of the Federation, his expression full of control. "We welcome friends from all walks of life to come and witness a new transformation in the Federation."
He nodded to the guests who looked up at him from below.
"I think everyone is well aware that Commander Claude's temperament has changed drastically since he woke up from his slumber recently. He has launched numerous attacks and slanders against the Inspectorate."
"Originally, the Inspectorate chose to ignore Mr. Claude's contributions to the Federation out of consideration for our long-standing friendship," Rhode said, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "But he has intensified his attacks and slander against the Inspectorate with unfounded accusations. He even attempted a brutal assassination in my residence a few days ago."
There were a few sighs and whispers from below.
Rhodes raised his hand, and the voice fell silent. People stared at the corners of his grinning mouth.
"But the Federation's best friend, the Soltz Empire," Rhode said, his serious and reserved expression tinged with a hint of pride, "after learning the truth, they resolutely stood on the side of the Inspectorate!"
He waved his arm, and the spotlight instantly shone on the man who was slowly walking towards him.
"Then let us welcome Admiral Bo Lan!"
The man illuminated by the light blinked slowly, his thin lips tightened, and under Rhodes's gaze, he slowly walked to Rhodes' side.
——That's right. That's it. Rhodes narrowed his eyes.
Among the sentries who came to look for Qianzhi, this man had the highest obedience and loyalty.
According to the evaluation of system data, Bo Lan's possessiveness and obedience towards Qianzhi may even be greater than that towards the country.
That's why he chose to intercept all communications from the Bo Lan battleship, making him mistakenly believe that Qianzhi was still in his hands.
This loyal and foolish dog must have thought that the dodder girl must be hidden in some corner by him and was being cruelly abused. Just a little of Qianzhi's personal belongings and the smell of her blood were enough to frighten him so much that he lowered his head and obeyed the orders of the Inspectorate.
The corner of Rhodes' mouth curled up coldly.
The bond between the guide and the sentinel is so easy to control, yet so hateful.
That's why he tried every possible means to cut off this thing guided by pheromones.
Even if he fails, he will try his best to get what he wants.
"Thank you, Inspector General Rhodes, for your kind invitation." Bo Lan spoke stiffly.
As soon as he opened his mouth, the cameras of the entire interstellar live broadcast rushed to his side almost eagerly.
"As a country that longs for peace, the Soltz Empire came here with the hope that the Federation can end the civil war as soon as possible and restore the happiness of its citizens."
The smile on Rhodes' lips widened. What an obedient dog! The content of the speech was exactly the same as what he had prepared for him.
Next, all you have to do is make accusations and condemnations against Claude.
"—That's why I stand here, representing the Empire."
Yes, that’s right, go on.
"Revelation."
Rhodes narrowed his eyes, trying to control the uncontrollable joy on his face.
Under the certification of the full interstellar live broadcast and full interstellar citizenship, the Soltz Empire, which always keeps its word, had no choice but to join forces with him.
The Federation would be his at last—
"—to expose the crimes of Inspector General Rhodes."
Wh-what?
Rhodes' smile had not yet faded, and the light shone on his face, making him look like a wax figure with a strange expression.
This stupid dog! Doesn't he want his master anymore?
"Killing the guide is against interstellar norms." The light screen on Bo Lan's wrist was projected into the air, and the picture showed the skeleton of the dead guide in the cave and the glowing code.
"Threatening the Imperial Sentinels." The voice recording contained Rhodes threatening Bo Lan to obey him.
"Kidnapping the Imperial Guide." The scene changed to show an explosion in the Ninth District of the Empire.
The puppet-like lifelessness in Bo Lan's eyes was gone, and his deep brown eyes were shining with anger.
The voices of the people below changed from whispers at the beginning, to an uproar later, and finally to silence.
They all knew that Rhodes was going to fall.
The wax figure-like man on the stage suddenly moved, and Rhodes waved his arm to eliminate Bo Lan's projection.
"I don't accept your accusation," Rhode said, his expression stiff, his lips parted in a cold and terrifying grin. "The photos and voices can be synthesized. As for kidnapping the guide, I just invited her to be my guest—"
"Are you a guest?" A clear and soft voice suddenly sounded from the crowd below.
The girl in the black dress removed the disguise on her face, revealing her originally pretty face.
Qianzhi smiled at Rhodes.
"If a witness who was once kidnapped comes to testify in person, Mr. Rhodes won't have any other excuses, right?"
Rhodes opened his eyes wide and stared at the smiling girl below.
His nostrils flared, his breathing was heavy, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.
"Indeed." Rhodes moved his fingers hanging at the edge of his trousers.
"If you, Guide Qianzhi, insist on slandering me like this, I have nothing to say."
His hand suddenly rose up, and the roof began to creak and break.
Along with the sound of the roof came his sinister whisper, like a ghost.
"Since you insist on doing this, I will have to take more extreme measures to treat you."
At the moment when everyone thought that Rhodes was about to decline.
In fact, this was the real beginning of his revenge.
With a snap of Rod's fingers, the roof fell towards the screaming crowd.
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