The next day, the results of the poll were not surprising to anyone.
He Kui had a significant lead.
In the entire May City, 89% of the people supported him.
In other cities, the majority was around 60%, while some cities ranged between 30% to 50%.
Overall, securing the position of councilor in May City was a done deal.
At this moment, although they couldn't pop champagne yet, those close to him had already started to congratulate him, just like Hoss, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
"The sun on the moon looks pretty bright, but you've gotten darker."
He Kui said half-jokingly as he looked at the young man on the screen.
"Really?"
Hoss looked down at his arm and shrugged.
"Everything here seems normal, but among the miners you sent, two of them failed the quality inspection, so I sent them back."
"No problem."
He Kui glanced at the work log before shifting his gaze away.
"So, there are no military actions over there, right?"
"None, but harassment is still ongoing. However, with sufficient security, there haven't been any major issues."
"And congratulations to you, councilor status is almost certain now."
"Should be, yes."
Hoss chuckled at He Kui's words.
His decision to follow He Kui back then had proven to be correct; among all the people in the Beam Group, everyone who followed He Kui was thriving.
Those with research talents became directors at the Design Bureau, while those with management skills took on supervisory roles in He Kui's company.
As for those who truly couldn't make it, they were still given a fixed salary.
Among these people, he was doing the best.
After all, with the growth of He Kui's company and his impending entry into politics, even the commander of the lunar base would give him some respect now.
This was something he had never dared to imagine before; even when they had just arrived, the commander of the lunar base had never shown up.
Now, it felt quite warm and friendly.
"Your parents miss you too; come back when the shift changes next month."
"And I need you to help expand the team here."
After all, he still had his duties as a councilor and needed to support the construction of Genesis, leaving him little energy for company matters.
"Sure thing!"
Just as He Kui finished his call, Amalfi, who was still working in May City, came over.
"Commissioner Amalfi, if it's about Genesis, I've already handed over the new rapid deployment plan for the PS Armor to Commissioner Joule."
"No, it's not about that."
"And just call me Amalfi."
Amalfi smiled, but his expression quickly turned serious.
"Our intelligence personnel have roughly figured out where they are bringing in the weapons from."
"Where?"
"Most likely from the Panama Spaceport."
"South America?!"
Upon hearing that it was South America, which he had been managing, the usually calm He Kui was slightly taken aback.
"It seems that some high-ranking officials in South America have defected to Blue Cosmos or have been bribed."
"If that's the case, you understand what that means."
"South America could fall."
No matter who the high-ranking officials were, they were likely part of the highest decision-making body capable of helping them smuggle MS and nuclear bombs into space without anyone noticing.
With such an insider, their task of conquering South America would become much easier.
"What does the Defense Committee plan to do?"
"Support, but they also need to clear out the internal traitors."
Whether for money or other reasons, they couldn't allow the other side to act recklessly.
Moreover, if they didn't clear them out first, sending their people would be like throwing meat buns to dogs.
"In any case, I'm telling you this news so you can find the quickest way to sabotage the Panama accelerator."
He Kui, at this moment, still held the title of technical advisor.
"Has it come to this?"
"After all, they could attack at any time, and Lass, you know?"
"I know, my people have been on a mission with Aegis."
He Kui said.
"That's right."
"Then I won't explain further. Aegis is over there; she is probably their target as well. Anyway, being prepared to destroy the mass driver is definitely the right move."
"I understand."
After hanging up the communication, He Kui accessed the mass driver data while also connecting to Aegis in South America.
"Hergules, where's Ailina?"
Soon, while analyzing the structure of the Panama mass driver, He Kui couldn't reach Ailina and instead found Sosis, whom he had rescued.
"She's sleeping."
Hearing this, He Kui let out a sigh of relief, but suddenly a loud explosion echoed from the manor's perimeter.
Amalfi's message was essentially useless; it exploded right after he finished speaking.
After shutting off the alarm on his wristband, He Kui activated the manor's defenses.
But it seemed they wouldn't hold for long.
The enemy was well-prepared.
Aside from the high-ranking officials in South America, no one knew he was staying here.
So the intelligence was real.
He Kui's gaze turned dangerously sharp.
Perhaps they had anticipated that the information would leak, so they acted early.
"Ailina, bring them in immediately."
Ailina, being a soldier, woke up instantly at the sound of the explosion.
The drowsiness was quickly replaced by adrenaline in the face of an unknown threat.
"I understand!"
After a quick response, Ailina moved swiftly.
After the previous modifications, each room had a secret passage leading underground, and the passage could be cut off unidirectionally.
"Hergules, scout the situation nearby, then take them out through the secret passage immediately. I'll draw their attention."
"Okay."
"Wait!"
Before Hergules could respond, Ailina had already quickly led the two elders into the underground base.
"Ailina, forget it."
Knowing he couldn't persuade Ailina, He Kui gave up struggling.
He had initially thought of launching the Mobile Suit before Ailina arrived.
Unexpectedly, Ailina seemed to have guessed his thoughts and came over so quickly.
"Where are we headed?"
After handing the two elders to Hergules and heading towards the manor's secret exit, Ailina asked.
"First, clear the surrounding enemy forces, then find the president."
His importance was at least on par with the president, meaning Panama was likely undergoing a coup.
The president might even have been killed.
"Got it!"
Understanding the seriousness of the situation, Ailina no longer wore her usual bright smile.
Meanwhile, He Kui had already prepared for the worst; if the president was truly dead, they would have no choice but to blow up the Panama accelerator.
Otherwise, things would become even more troublesome.
With that thought, Strike PLUS had already burst out of the base.
"There are likely invisible enemies; take evasive action."
"Yes!"
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