Chapter 582: The War Continues Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter

After the battle, Xu Yuehua delivered a speech broadcast worldwide.

“I deeply regret the Union Army’s invasion of Luo Yue, causing massive infrastructure damage and troop losses. We have suffered heavy losses, and our economy has been severely affected. Yet, the war continues. It will not stop. Luo Yue is not a place to invade and leave at will. I announce that if our demands are not met within a week, we may strike first.

I believe the citizens of all countries are peace-loving people, like us. However, some, for selfish gain, have started this war, causing innocent deaths. They are criminals. We do not like war, but we do not fear it. To those harboring ill will, I say: come—our missiles await.

Due to the war’s devastation, our economy has suffered greatly. To recover production, we are forced to sell some high-tech products. I believe everyone recognizes the value of our interference system, demonstrated in the recent battle. It is world-class. Due to our war losses, I announce the sale of this system to the world.

Of course, not every country can acquire our interference system. Conditions will apply. Furthermore, Luo Yue wishes to be a nation of peace, and welcomes people from all over the world to settle here. Our land is limited, so act quickly. Thank you.”

Luo Yue’s speech stunned the world. They had seized nearly all the invading army’s equipment and captured over 70,000 soldiers. Rumors circulated of these soldiers performing hard labor, yet Luo Yue claimed massive economic losses.

It was the Union Army that suffered economic losses!

Luo Yue proclaimed a love of peace, yet their declaration suggested otherwise. They held soldiers captive and declared the war ongoing.

But Luo Yue had indeed been invaded. Sai Na belonged to no one before Luo Yue claimed it.

News of the war between Luo Yue and the Union Army spread everywhere. Even children knew, “Luo Yue is strong.” Their interference machine was invincible.

Yet, they planned to sell this invaluable asset. Anyone not buying would be foolish.

Luo Yue’s sale wasn’t unconditional. Though unstated, the condition was obvious: admission of Luo Yue’s independence.

Luo Yue could stop even nukes outside its territory; nuclear bombs would cause only minor damage. They possessed extremely accurate targeting and lock-on capabilities.

The Union was terrified by Luo Yue’s declaration of continued war. Those who had withdrawn or not joined the alliance felt lucky to have avoided conflict. The Union Army had thoroughly angered Luo Yue.

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International meetings proceeded incessantly. During a discussion on Luo Yue and its threats, the US President, enraged, smashed a glass on the floor.

He couldn’t comprehend how a mere one-year-old Luo Yue possessed such advanced technology, decimating the allied forces and capturing over 70,000 people!

News of the defeat sparked large-scale protests in the US. Though furious, the President had to continue the meetings.

Over 70,000 captives and 50,000 dead. This massive loss guaranteed impeachment, regardless of his actions. Public anger focused on his initiation of the war, but the defeat was the crux. He would forever be remembered as the US’s sinner.

He knew a second war was possible, but Luo Yue’s interference machine was too powerful. Another war would be disastrous.

Three days after the battle, representatives from the US, the twelve participating countries, and Luo Yue met in a neutral capital.

The alliance’s initial demand was for Luo Yue to release all captives, return all ships, and compensate for tanks and weapons.

This demand immediately elicited laughter from Yu Miaodan, who retorted mercilessly, “Were we the invaders, then defeated?”

The representatives knew Luo Yue would refuse, but starting high facilitated negotiation.

Luo Yue presented three conditions: $120 billion in compensation for economic losses; admission of Luo Yue’s independence; and the retention of the 70,000 soldiers.

The first two conditions weren’t unreasonable. While $120 billion was substantial, it was manageable across twelve countries. Luo Yue had yet to see truly large sums.

But the third? The captives had to be released! Otherwise, the negotiation was meaningless.

The first two conditions were accepted almost immediately, but the third was debated for a week before an agreement was reached: the captives would be returned for a fee.

Ultimately, the twelve countries paid Luo Yue $300 billion, and Luo Yue released all captives. Unexpectedly, Luo Yue promised to give the twelve countries 24 interference machines as peacekeeping gifts with their first production batch.

No one knew why Luo Yue would share its secret technology, but it was irrelevant.

The hundreds of billions received were crucial for Luo Yue. This wealth secured their near future, allowing them to focus on technological development.