Chapter 653: You Can’t Do This
Translator: Timothy_ Editor: GlobeGlotter
“Does Luo Yue intend to use Southeast Asia as its bathtub, or does it want to trample on world peace and start World War Three? They are completely squashing world peace, human rights, and the development of the world!” The US representative, Peter, stood up and commented angrily.
Peter had been a consultant to the previous US president, and after the change in power, he not only retained his status but also became the US representative.
Jipan’s face darkened, and he glanced at Peter. Peter was acting as though he wasn't fulfilling his duties as Head Secretary.
Jipan knew Peter wanted to use the Union to instigate a global attack on Luo Yue.
Although he detested Luo Yue’s arrogance, the City Lord of Luo Yue was a madman. Just when everyone thought he wouldn’t start a war, he did. By the time the Union convened, he had already destroyed 90% of Indonesia’s naval power.
They were so fast that Jipan wondered if Luo Yue would have already occupied Java by the time the meeting ended.
Despite knowing that this was possible, Jipan still couldn’t request the Union to declare war on Luo Yue. He wasn’t insane like Luo Yue.
Luo Yue now possessed nuclear weapons, so if they took desperate measures against Luo Yue, and Luo Yue started using nukes indiscriminately, it wouldn’t be World War Three, it would be Armageddon.
Therefore, he needed to handle this appropriately and make Luo Yue understand that it couldn’t casually threaten people with its nuclear power.
Peter’s words ignited a debate. Although most people supported attacking Luo Yue, few dared to say so openly. They understood Luo Yue’s power. Luo Yue possessed a highly accurate intercontinental missile guidance system and a powerful jamming machine. More importantly, they could use these technologies to launch their nukes.
If Luo Yue knew someone had agreed to attacking it, the first nuke would target them. Most countries would at most vote “yes,” but none would openly agree.
If they did, Luo Yue would know for certain, because Luo Yue was now part of the international community and had a representative present. But even after the US statement, Luo Yue’s representative only smiled and said nothing. This alone showed that Luo Yue didn’t even have a Foreign Affairs Minister.
Luo Yue’s representative had been appointed after the first battle, and it was only at the Union’s strong urging that Luo Yue joined the Union and sent Mo Hai as its representative.
Mo Hai had been in business for many years and had known Ye Mo for a long time.
Even his silence didn't mean he was unintelligent. He knew Luo Yue was acting as a bully, so he had to keep a low profile and play dumb. He had to make everyone believe that Luo Yue genuinely lacked suitable personnel for the position.
“Mr. Mo, Luo Yue is ignoring world peace and forcibly invading other countries. I want to know why Luo Yue, which has always claimed to be a peace advocate, would do such a thing? I don’t understand, so could Mr. Mo, as Luo Yue’s representative, provide an explanation?” Jipan asked.
Mo Hai nodded and stood up. “Luo Yue has always been peace-loving; I’ve said that many times. As for the reason for the war, I’m sure everyone knows. But to give everyone a satisfying answer, may I leave for a while to contact my City Lord and then answer your question, Mr. Jipan?”
“Of course, Mr. Mo, please do as you wish,” Jipan agreed.
Mo Hai went to the rest area, ordered coffee, and lit a cigarette. Otherwise, he did nothing, much to the annoyance of those watching him.
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Meanwhile, the war continued.
Only a mountain and a strait separated Bali and Java. After Luo Yue seized Bali, its naval power gathered at the strait. Then, another carrier led another fleet there from the Indian Ocean. They were clearly encircling Java.
At that moment, the meeting continued without a decision. Indonesia was deeply worried. By the time a solution emerged, who knew what state Java would be in?
Relying on the US would be too slow, and they couldn’t rely on the Southeast Asian Alliance either. The only way to stop Luo Yue was to negotiate again.
Indonesia, which had been very cocky at the negotiating table before, successfully begged Luo Yue for a second negotiation.
It was held on a Luo Yue ship.
Participating in the meeting were Yu Miaodan, Luo Fei, and several assistants on Luo Yue’s side, and Dino and several Indonesian negotiators.
Looking at them, Yu Miaodan sneered and didn’t even sit down. She simply stated, “I have orders that this must end in ten minutes. Ten minutes later, we will launch a full-scale attack. I’ll say it again: Luo Yue loves peace, but those who provoke us should be prepared to face the consequences.”
Dino looked dazedly at Yu Miaodan and thought, ‘Ten minutes? What could we negotiate in that time?’
Dino had thought they could stall Luo Yue with negotiations and wait for the Union’s army, but his plan was shattered by the ten-minute time limit.
“One minute has already passed,” Yu Miaodan said casually.
Dino knew Luo Yue must have seen through their plan and wouldn’t give them any chances. However, if Luo Yue were truly set on attacking Java, they wouldn’t have come to negotiate.
As if reading Dino’s thoughts, Yu Miaodan smiled. “We love peace, remember? See, you requested a negotiation, and we came.”
Dino said angrily, “Since your side loves peace so much, then you should sit down and negotiate with us, and not threaten us with a ten-minute time limit! I’ve never heard of a negotiation that can be completed in ten minutes.”
Yu Miaodan glanced at Dino and sighed. “Aish, I really meant well for you with the ten-minute time limit. Okay, in that case, we can negotiate for one day—yes, one day should be enough.”
Dino looked at Yu Miaodan in surprise and joy. He didn’t expect them to agree so easily. He was astonished. With a few extra hours, the Union should be able to react. They wouldn’t even need a day.
Dino smiled. “We thank Luo Yue for its genuine attitude. Excuse my ill-mannered words before. Please have a seat.”
Yu Miaodan smiled and sat down. Dino coughed and drank a cup of tea before saying slowly, “Ms. Yu, to be honest, I hope for your side’s retreat. As for the Luo Yue outlet incident, we express our deepest regrets, and of course—”
Dino suddenly stopped as several loud explosions were audible. He rose subconsciously, a bad feeling rising in his heart. He looked at Yu Miaodan and asked desperately, “Ms. Yu, what was that sound?”
Then, there were more explosions.
Yu Miaodan sipped her tea slowly. “That’s our navy attacking Java.”
Dino looked at Yu Miaodan with a pale face. Another explosion sounded, and he roared, “We’re in the middle of negotiating, how can you attack Java?!”
Yu Miaodan said coldly, “What does our negotiating have to do with attacking Java? You wanted a negotiation, and so we gave you one. Do you also want to control our army and tell us when to stop now?”
Dino finally understood why the ten-minute time limit was her ‘meaning well.’ He trembled with anger and pointed at Yu Miaodan. “You, you can’t do this!”