Chapter 417 - Disunion (1/2)

59%.

The final referendum results were released. More than half of the people chose not to punish Wu Zhixian. Only his position as a representative was stripped. The proportion of people who choose the death penalty was less than 10%.

Facing the polling result, Mu Yunhua’s body was shaking slightly. Even though she expected that many would choose to compromise and yield, she never thought that these frail minds would make up the vast majority. She herself had conducted this strange trial and had handed such an important decision over to the general public. Did this not reflect the fear and weakness that was concealed deep down within her heart?

They were fearful of the aliens’ power, and bore little hope for the future.

In a situation where the odds were low for the survival and continuation of civilization, compromise could, perhaps, be a way out.

The last pretense of cordiality must not be shed if they were to avoid enraging the enemy.

Hadn’t these thoughts once bred in her heart?

If even she felt that way, surely ordinary people, who just want to live a stable life, would.

As for the hot-blooded people who were yelling “Kill the traitors!” and “We will never be slaves”, most of them were soldiers who maintained security. They only made up an extremely small number.

At the scene, only Wu Zhixian’s haughty voice was left:

“Hahaha, hahahaha…

“A wise choice! Most of you have made a wise decision. Good, very good. This is a display of your intelligence and rationality. The aliens will be pleased with your sanity.

“I am overjoyed to have gathered so many allies today. If all of you declare that I am not guilty, then it means that I am not guilty. It means that I’m helping everyone, and that I’m leading all of you down a path of brilliance. Your actions have shown me that you are my supporters, and that you support me to be your new leader.

“So, Mu Yunhua, please step down from your place. Hand everything over to me. I will handle everything that is about to come, and lead everyone towards a joyful and stable life.”

When he said these words, everyone was taken aback.

Upon receiving a punishment that was almost equivalent to an exemption, Wu Zhixian had baldly unleashed a signal to seize power from Mu Yunhua.

Provocation.

Blatant provocation.

His tone was colored by an urge to retaliate, seemingly wanting to unravel a new farce to cover up the tension and fear he had just had. After all, he would not have dared to vouch previously that the death penalty was a hundred percent certain not to fall on his head. Since he was sure that nothing was going to happen to him now, it was time for him to mount a counter strike.

“Enough, Wu Zhixian. You are already dismissed. From tomorrow onwards, you will be assigned to basic labor. You have lost your qualification as a representative.”

Mu Yunhua’s face was enwrapped in frost. She did not expect this person to be so flagrant. He was actually still not satisfied after being exempted from all punishment.

“No, no, no…” Wu Zhixian shook his finger. “My public opinion support rate is 59%. Most people are on my side, so you had better give up the wheel now. It will save me the effort of making some unnecessary directives. To maximize efficiency, doing it right here, right now, will be just fine.

“What is more, I’m the noble aliens’ most recognized agent. One of the prerequisites for them to honor their promises is for me to replace Mu Yunhua and become your new leader. If all of you are reluctant to follow my orders, they may doubt and question our sincerity.

“So, Mu Yunhua, could you please surrender your authority, and walk into the cell made exclusively for you?”

There was not even a hint of fear on his face.

His smug expression made the soldiers around him think: a qualified dog.