Chapter 208 - Announcement (2/2)
”No, it is not just the citadel attack. The knights of the old Republic are the main ones. They already have a means to communicate and collaborate with the apes. This had been discussed even with Harvey. We haven't released all the information we know but something which is already in speculation. They wanted us to control the direction of the rumors and having the first word would help in that,” said Winston.
”Harvey was informed?” asked Evelyn in surprise. ”Still why at the party and why you?”
”It couldn't be Harvey. From a political figure like that it would be catastrophic to his career. There would greedy idiots who would claim him to be just instigating the rumors for political purposes and some would even call him warmonger. I on the other hand haven't ever been involved in any election except for those within my family. On the other hand, I don't involve myself in these politics but have a lot of influence due to my position. So, it is better if I put it out as an individual researcher,” said Winston.
”He will just inform the world that he is considering my words seriously and that the armed forces would start to take appropriate measures so that we wouldn't be caught in any unexpected situation. Thus, you will be preparing for war without much issues,” said Winston.
”I still can't believe that Harvey agreed to this. It is still unnecessary.”
”No, it is very much necessary. Recently we have had a bout of good luck and have been able to foil the plans of the knights, even though they just started their activities again. First, it was Balthazar, then the Nirbaadh pirates. They are going to retaliate soon. You know that their mode of operation. This is essential so that any person who tries to disturb any research or military expenditure or activities would be condemned by the public. It would put a certain amount of fear in those who are already halfway through their plans,” explained Winston.
”I guess, it was,” said Evelyn sitting down. It was a surprise to her, and she didn't expect such an announcement to happen all of a sudden. She could realize the validity of Winston's claims by waiting a few days to check if her brother or any others make similar statements but still found it hard to believe as she couldn't understand why their plan was kept from her.
”Why wasn't I informed of this?” she asked.
”I am meant to spear head this and it was supposed to appear that your family was not involved in the first announcement. This was supposed to be an endeavor started by the researchers as they feared the current state of affairs. If suspicious of the Price family or military having been involved in this arose, it would be detrimental to our plans,” said Winston.
”Wanted to choose a private party or gathering when someone high up in the command chain able to represent the view of both were present to announce this. I didn't expect Ichigo to be present and once I found you both, I have contacted the others and decided to start it. The faster the better. Maybe Harvey would have informed you if he was given more time, but after I informed him that we would start right now, he had to contact others and make them present their opinions soon.”
”So, you never had the intention of announcing this today originally. It just happened because Ichigo came along with me?”
”Yes. My own family were surprised including the elder council and by grandchildren. I need to talk to a lot of them now,” said Winston.
”I guess it is better. The people here are only the ones who are powers in this part of the galaxy and a few specific ones that were invited. If you made the statement in some meeting where representatives of all powers convened it would be held much later and might seem planned. This feels more genuine like you were really afraid and couldn't wait much longer to announce your report and opinions,” said Evelyn.
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