The senator's thoughts became clearer as he spoke. The president nodded along with him. They had long made multiple preparations, ready to leave Xuanxing and head for a Life Planet they had previously scouted in case of an emergency. Rather than engaging in a bloody battle with a cosmic powerhouse whose purpose was unknown, cooperation seemed a better choice. After all, isn't an invasion by a cosmic powerhouse just a different kind of war? And war often brings staggering profits.
It was decided they could send someone for initial contact. As long as the sovereignty of Freedom Country was not undermined, they would satisfy whatever demands It made. In the span of just three minutes, the fate of Freedom Country was decided within this underground bunker.
