Chapter 222: The Unfolding Proposal

At the dais, Commissar Hu, seated beside Li Xuanguo, flashed a look of surprise.

Gazing into Yenir’s eyes, he couldn’t help but mix in a trace of unspeakable awe.

Such sharp and incisive words.

He had figured it out — Yenir’s sudden proposal at the conference was no spur-of-the-moment whim. It had been carefully planned, complete with extensive research!

Every argument was airtight, from the accuracy of data to troop movements in the East Sea Battle Zone, from historical records to current conditions.

The level of meticulous planning was on par with those cunning old foxes.

So young, yet formidable! If Yenir were a political rival of Fang Teng, even a minister would be toppled under such a barrage of combined tactics!

When did he begin these preparations?

A gleam in their eyes revealed that not only did he recognize Yenir’s ‘terrifying’ abilities, but Li Xuanguo himself sensed an even deeper logic behind it.

Why was Yenir acting this way, really?

Did it start from when he stepped down from his committee role at the award ceremony?

Or did it begin the moment he entered the Capital!?

Was it truly his own initiative, driven by a deep concern for the nation and its people, or was someone pulling the strings behind him?

Amid Fang Teng’s feeble defense that he was merely on patrol with his trusted aides while the main force failed to report, Commissar Hu’s mind raced through countless thoughts before he finally spoke:

“Alright, regardless of whether the situation is real or if disaster will strike,”

“we will make some preparations.”

“But as for Committee Member Yenir…”

“I’m curious—how did you think to check the consolidated report from the East Sea Battle Zone?”

“How did you deduce that a sea beast invasion was imminent, to the point of issuing a warning? As far as I know, you’ve never handled anything like this before.”

His tone carried a hint of inquiry.

Yenir’s behavior was simply over the top, utterly abnormal!

Talent can be innate.

But what about his character and that uncanny judgement? Such qualities are forged through countless hardships and lessons learned!

How old is Yenir anyway? What has he really experienced? Frankly speaking, he probably hasn’t even faced a single corpsing crisis since birth!

A youth born in peaceful times couldn’t possibly develop such a sense of crisis, let alone take the initiative to investigate these matters!

Unless…

Someone behind Yenir is directing him to do so!

The mere possibility sent a ripple of caution through the top brass.

They had long found Yenir’s emergence too mysterious! In the investigation files, there was even a gap in his records for a period of time!

Noticing the instinctive suspicion from Li Xuanguo and the others, Yenir inwardly sighed.

But it didn’t bother him much.

He knew exactly what he was up against and understood how wary these top leaders could be; they would overthink everything.

His sharp intellect and standout performance were simply too dazzling.

Yet, those destined for greatness have to endure these tests. In fact, he had prepared for all of this well in advance.

“Commissar Hu,”

“My father, like our previous generation, fled from the coastal regions. They perished in a sea beast attack.”

“That left an indelible impression on me from a young age.”

“And during the Awakener Trial, for reasons I can’t explain, I saw a vision of a sea beast attack unfolding in the East Sea Battle Zone.”

“In that illusion, the sorrowful memory of past disasters came flooding back.”

“After the trial, it felt all too real, prompting me to review historical disaster records from the Huaxia Battle Zone.”

“Upon uncovering the disaster from forty-six years ago, I then scrutinized the situation reports submitted by various battle zones prior to the conference.”

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“In this, Guardian Liang Lie can attest on my behalf.”

“He helped me gather all the necessary data. Naturally, when I sensed something was off, I also contacted the Starbright Merchant Guild to collect additional intelligence.”

A shadow of solemnity passed over his eyes.

Speaking in a low voice, Yenir’s face twisted into a bitter smile as he clenched his fists, resembling a troubled youth reeling from another painful memory.

His performance was flawlessly executed.

In truth, he wasn’t lying about a thing.

Yenir mused that even if the Military were to investigate, they could never determine the truth behind his words.

Before taking the test, he was from the slums. How could the Authorities possibly trace his family’s escape history?

Even before entering the Capital, he had rehearsed every scenario. He had contingency plans for every possible reaction!

It’s no exaggeration to say he poured unimaginable effort into ensuring his proposal was plausible at this meeting!

Everyone in the room was moved by his words.

Seeing Yenir’s slightly dejected demeanor, the top brass’s suspicions dwindled considerably.

The logic was sound, and they knew that during the Awakener Trial, candidates often faced terrifying hallucinations.

Moreover, after Li Xuanguo quickly got in touch with Liang Lie, he received the same answer from him.

It sounded like mere coincidence — there was no secret mastermind behind it.

In some ways, Yenir’s character was proven on another level.

While most people would simply choose to hide and forget painful experiences, Yenir’s instinct to immediately investigate any possibility of recurring disaster was nothing short of heroic!

Could there really be a person this perfect in the world?

Unparalleled talent and exemplary character. Besides being decisively resolute with a crisp, ruthless edge, he had no apparent flaws.

They could understand his steadfast nature, much like a hedgehog refusing to back down.

For those at the bottom, survival demands a fight; one misstep and starvation might be inevitable.

A collective sigh filled the room.

Several senior Political Department officials exchanged knowing glances with Li Xuanguo and Commissar Hu, silently acknowledging that their earlier questioning might have been somewhat misplaced.

In the ensuing silence, Li Xuanguo’s eyes revealed deep contemplation as his brows furrowed slightly.

On paper, Yenir’s performance was flawless, yet something still felt off.

Such perfection always carries an unsettling note, doesn’t it?

After suppressing his mild unease, Li Xuanguo scanned the room and declared:

“The likelihood of Committee Member Yenir’s proposal becoming a reality is very high.”

“Now, everyone, please begin voicing your opinions, and we’ll proceed to a vote shortly thereafter.”

“If the resolution is passed, relevant orders will be issued.”

His expression was grave.

No one had anticipated that Yenir’s debut proposal would turn out to be the most crucial matter of the conference!

With Li Xuanguo setting the tone, everyone began to focus intently.

Even if they didn’t want to believe it, they had to face the fact that this matter required thorough verification.

Meanwhile, Fang Teng, who had been standing all along, trembled violently, nearly fainting.

This couldn’t happen! He absolutely must not let this proposal pass!

How could he ever admit that a crisis was imminent!

It’s all fake! Everything is fabricated! It’s got to be that kid’s doing! They clearly hadn’t detected any issues!