“If such a day truly comes, we will act according to circumstances.”“But no matter what, as long as we wait, the opportunity will present itself.”“This time, in coming here, I also hope to establish some concrete forms of cooperation with all of you.”Joseph gave a slight nod before addressing the group.“Whatever ideas you have, young general, please speak freely,” they replied in unison.“The senior scientists from the Academy have long sought to preserve the work of their lifetimes. Through Nova University, they intend to safeguard their theoretical research.”“In the time ahead, more and more of them will come to Nova City—to Nova University.”“What they bring with them will be the theoretical foundations and manufacturing methods of advanced weaponry. If these can be utilized by the Southern Frontier forces, the benefits would be immense.”Joseph rose to his feet, his tone steady.The others nodded in agreement.“In truth, I have already been working in this area.”“As for the

“Most people aren’t buying it. Anyone with eyes can see something’s off.”“As things stand, the more the Central Council tries to deny it, the more they’re only hurting themselves.”“The additional footage we hold clearly shows they’re dismantling the nation’s most advanced weapons.”“With our video evidence, combined with the copy of the Peace Dove Project in your possession, we can ignite public opinion completely—without a doubt,” Neil Foster said with firm conviction.“Good. Over the next few days, we’ll act according to how things unfold,” Joseph nodded.“Young master, there’s another important piece of news,” Brian Adams added, his expression grave.“What is it?” Joseph asked.“Old Neil, you explain—you’ll make it clearer,” Brian said, turning to him.“Young master, according to intelligence gathered both from our side and the Southern Frontier, Dreadmoor’s forces are quietly mobilizing.”“Their assembly point is toward our eastern coastline, on the western flank of the Dreadmoo

“Camden Murphy, what do you think you’re doing? This is the Central Council—how can you silence others?”“And how many times have I told you? When we’re at work, don’t call me ‘Father.’ Address me by my title.”Vincent Murphy rebuked him sharply.“Yes, Father—”“No—Mr. Roberts.”Camden Murphy caught himself mid-sentence, corrected awkwardly, and shot Terence Roberts a venomous glare.“Someone escort Mr. Terence Roberts outside. Let him cool his head.”Vincent Murphy said, looking directly at Terence Roberts.Several men immediately stepped forward, seized Terence Roberts, and began dragging him out.“Vincent Murphy, you traitor! You persecute the loyal and betray the nation—you won’t die a peaceful death! You’ll be nailed to history’s pillar of shame and cursed for generations—!”Even as he was hauled away, Terence Roberts continued to shout.Vincent Murphy merely closed his eyes, remaining silent.“Gentlemen, this meeting is meant to find a way to stabilize the situation—not to liste

Moments later, Joseph finally opened the editor and began composing a post on Twitter.“These are the belongings my master left behind. Recently, there have been rumors that certain individuals secretly signed a treasonous and humiliating treaty with the nation of Dreadmoor. I believe it refers to the document in my possession—the so-called Peace Dove Project.”“This agreement proposes the destruction of all of the nation’s advanced weaponry in exchange for the interests of the three dominant families of Metropolis City. My master fought vehemently against this plan, earning the hatred of the three elders and ultimately bringing disaster upon his entire household.”“I alone escaped by sheer luck and managed to survive.”After writing these lines, Joseph attached a complete set of images of the Peace Dove Project—every page of the plan uploaded in full.He then added photographs of a medical manuscript left behind by his master.Of course, he carefully obscured certain critical section

“She’s regained consciousness, but I’m still worried. Those doctors keep insisting it’s just exhaustion.”“But how could mere exhaustion leave her looking so pale—and even cause her to faint?”“I’m certain there’s something they’ve failed to detect.”Heidi chattered anxiously, her words tumbling over one another.Joseph let himself be pulled along as she hurried him upstairs.Before long, they arrived at the hospital room.As Joseph stepped inside, he saw Old Mr. Cooper, Old Mrs. Cooper, and several senior members of the Cooper family already gathered there.“Joseph, you’re here.”“Good to see you, sir.”“…”At the sight of him, everyone greeted him with unmistakable respect.Over the past few years, the Cooper family’s meteoric rise had been largely due to Joseph and Fiona.Under such circumstances, neither of them was anyone the family dared offend.Everyone understood that these two had effectively become the true helmsmen of the Cooper family.And as Fiona’s authority continued to