Chapter 181 Alliance
Hearing this answer, Lu Mingfei frowned slightly, with a complicated look on his face: "Flying into space? You mean, after he completely transformed into a dragon, he chose to leave the earth?"
Scarlett nodded, her expression serious. "Yes, according to the archives we left behind, in the last stage of his life, the Führer realized that his transformation into a dragon was irreversible. According to the researchers' reports at the time, after the Führer was completely transformed into a dragon, he might be comparable to a dragon king. He was worried that he would become a huge threat to human civilization after completely losing his human consciousness, so he chose an extreme path and flew away from the earth on the most advanced rocket at the time."
She paused and said in a low voice: "The rocket was named Rhine, and it was the crystallization of the Empire's technology at the time. As for whether he is still alive and whether he still has consciousness, there is no way to know."
Lu Mingfei tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his eyes showing a trace of deep thought: "So he may still be alive."
Scarlett whispered, "The Führer may wish to preserve himself in another way. Perhaps one day our technology can help him restore his original state."
Lu Mingfei was silent for a moment after hearing this. He looked deeply at the photo on the table, as if he saw some indescribable future through the deep pit of the Arctic Ocean. He asked softly, "Preserve it? You mean that the Rhine is not just escaping, but also a kind of self-preservation?"
Scarlett nodded with a complicated expression: "Yes, from the archives, I know that the Führer did not completely give up hope of regaining his human form, but he realized that it was almost impossible to achieve with the technology at the time, so he chose to fly into space."
Her voice lowered: "Depending on the dragon race's strong adaptability, the leader may not die."
"Another thing is that you have made the matter of the dragon race and the hybrids public to the world, which is bound to cause an uproar in the world. We can stand by your side on behalf of Prussia."
"Can you represent Prussia?" Lu Mingfei asked.
"We did lose control of Prussia for a while after the fall of the empire, but over the years we have regained control of Prussia."
Lu Mingfei listened to Scarlett's answer, frowned slightly, and looked at her deeply: "Regain control of Prussia? You mean, your organizations that inherited the imperial legacy have now taken control of Prussia?"
Scarlett nodded, her tone revealing a hint of confidence: "Yes, Prussia's economic, military, and political resources have actually been operating under our implicit control. Over the past few decades, we have infiltrated the core of the country in various forms to ensure that Prussia can play a role at critical moments."
She paused slightly, and said in a more serious tone: "Now that you have made public the existence of the Dragon Clan, we are willing to build an alliance based on Prussia that truly serves the future of mankind and assist you in dealing with the upcoming challenges."
Lu Mingfei sneered, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "I don't believe that after Hill disappeared for so many years, you will still obey the orders he left behind."
Scarlett smiled bitterly when she heard this: "It's normal for you to have such doubts, but the meaning of our existence is to ensure that humans can survive in front of the dragons. If you think we are selfish, it's nothing more than wanting you to survive, because you are the savior of our family."
Lu Mingfei's eyes turned cold, and he asked softly: "Let me live? Or let you take control of the world again?"
Scarlett looked him straight in the eye, her voice low but firm: "Mr. Lu Mingfei, this is not a question of controlling the world, but a question of saving the world. Prussia's resources and power can only be used under certain conditions, and your public statement has already broken the balance of the world.
Next, other countries and forces will not stand idly by. They will question, doubt, and even try to seize the initiative in this new situation. If you don’t have strong allies to support you, Japan alone will not be able to cope with it.”
Lu Mingfei pondered for a moment and then said calmly: "The disclosure of the existence of the Dragon Clan has indeed changed the situation. Those hybrid organizations hiding in the dark, those big countries that control technology and weapons...all of them will target me and Japan."
Scarlett nodded slowly. "And you need a trustworthy ally, one who can allow you to control the situation openly and help you clear obstacles in secret. This is exactly what Prussia is willing to provide."
"Also..." Scarlett took out a document from her bosom again, "We found someone contacting the research team on solar helium flash. According to investigation, it was your subordinates who contacted them. Although we don't know why you are suddenly interested in this, we brought the information to you to show our sincerity. The research team is funded by us. If you need, we can also ask them to give you the follow-up information."
Seeing the documents on the table, Lu Mingfei's face darkened. These documents were exactly what he wanted.
"So you also know that the sun is about to be destroyed?" Lu Mingfei asked.
"What do you mean? So, Grandpa Lu Mingfei, you believe what is written in the report?" Scarlett said in disbelief when she heard Lu Mingfei's words.
"If you don't believe that solar helium flash will occur, why do you fund their research?" Lu Mingfei said.
"That's just to be prepared. So..." Scarlett suddenly paused.
“This is a disaster more horrible than the dragon clan,” Lu Mingfei said with a stern look and a low voice. His fingers tapped the documents on the table, as if the stack of information had become a burning spark, igniting the worries and anxieties hidden in his heart.
Scarlett's eyes flashed with shock, and she stared at Lu Mingfei: "Grandpa Lu Mingfei, do you really think that the solar helium flash will explode? This is a theory that even the most radical scientists dare not confirm."
“Theory?” Lu Mingfei shook his head slightly, a meaningful smile on his face. “When you see with your own eyes that the world is torn apart by a force beyond your comprehension, you will know that the so-called theories and hypotheses in this world are nothing more than names for the unknown.”
Scarlett's face changed slightly, she clenched the information in her hand, and her tone became more serious: "If it is true as you said, a solar helium flash will happen... It will be an absolute global disaster. No one can escape, and no force can stop it."
Lu Mingfei stood up, with his back to Scarlett, his hands in his suit pockets, looking out the window at Tokyo. His voice was low but full of pressure: "So, what is the dragon race? What is the resurrection of the Black King? When the sun explodes with a helium flash, all dragon kings, hybrids, and humans will turn into cosmic dust."
Scarlett was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and seemed to have made up her mind: "Grandpa Lu Mingfei, if you believe this, we are willing to assist you with all our strength and use all the resources of Prussia to help you resolve this threat."
Lu Mingfei turned his head and looked at Scarlett with a sharp gaze: "Assistance? With what assistance? With your control over Prussia, or with your secret research results over the years?" Scarlett did not back down, and said firmly: "If the solar helium flash really happens, then we are willing to hand over all our scientific research strength, all our secret technologies, and even our political resources to you, but we have one condition."
"Conditions?" Lu Mingfei raised his eyebrows slightly, and his tone was a little playful. "Tell me, I'm all ears."
Scarlett looked straight at him and spoke in a steady voice, "Prussia not only hopes to help you deal with the impending disaster, but also hopes to use this as an opportunity to establish a new global alliance with you. We need you to represent us in re-establishing world order in the process of dealing with the Dragon Tribe and the Helium Flash."
Lu Mingfei looked at Scarlett quietly for a long time, his eyes unfathomable. He walked to the table, slowly picked up the stack of information, flipped through a few pages, and then said lightly: "World order? Oh, Scarlett, I think you really underestimated the threat of solar helium flash."
He paused, and his tone became even colder: "When the real doomsday comes, the so-called order and law will be nothing but a pile of meaningless waste paper. The most important issue now is how to survive and keep the world alive."
"So in the face of such a disaster, we need someone to lead us even more. You are the only choice." Scarlett said.
"The meaning is not in order itself, but in survival." Lu Mingfei said coldly, "You Prussians want to establish an alliance and want to regain control of the world. There is nothing wrong with that, but you have to be alive to control it."
Scarlett lowered her eyes and said in a low voice: "In this case, we are willing to assist you with all our strength and prepare everything for this disaster."
Lu Mingfei closed the file, his eyes cold and resolute: "I hope you can fulfill your promise, because next, we will face an abyss that even God is unwilling to look directly at."
Scarlett listened to Lu Mingfei's cold words, lowered her head slightly, and said with a hint of respect: "We will fulfill our promise. All resources of Prussia, including technology, military, and research teams, will be on standby at any time. Grandpa Lu Mingfei, you will be the center of this struggle, whether it is the threat of the dragon clan or the possibility of a solar helium flash."
Lu Mingfei was silent for a moment, his eyes fell on the documents on the table again, and his fingers tapped the cover lightly: "If you can provide assistance as promised, I don't mind letting Prussia become a part of the future alliance.
But remember, it is not about control, it is not about domination, it is about survival. If anyone dares to stir up trouble in the name of rescue, I will not show mercy. "
Scarlett raised her head with a firm look in her eyes: "I understand. Prussia will not let you down."
"Very good." Lu Mingfei closed the document casually, his tone returning to a calm tone. "Since we have reached a preliminary consensus, let's implement the specific plan. I need more detailed information on the solar helium flash research project, including the progress of the experiments you funded."
"It will be arranged as soon as possible." Scarlett nodded. "One more thing. After you made the existence of the dragon race public, we have detected that many countries and organizations have accelerated their exploration of hybrids and dragon remains, especially several supernatural research institutions in America and Europe. They may pose a threat to your position and actions."
"This is to be expected." Lu Mingfei said calmly, "I already knew that the public disclosure of the existence of the Dragon Clan would cause a storm. Since the situation has come to this, I can only go with the flow. Tell your team that if they have the ability to resolve the threat, then do it. If not, then don't get in my way."
Scarlett nodded, then stood up: "Prussia will do its best, we await your next instructions."
She turned and left, and the door slowly closed. Lu Mingfei stood alone in front of the window, his eyes looking through the window, as if he could see through to the other side of the world, a deep and dangerous abyss.
He took out a cigarette from his arms, lit it, leaned against the window and took a deep puff of smoke, with an unprecedented trace of fatigue in his eyes.
"Lu Mingze, what do you think?" he asked in a low voice.
A familiar figure appeared in the shadows, and Lu Mingze still had that mischievous and mocking smile: "Brother, this game is getting more and more interesting."
"Interesting?" Lu Mingfei turned his head and gave him a cold look, "If the earth explodes, you won't have any fun."
Lu Mingze shrugged indifferently, with his hands in his pockets: "That depends on whether you have the ability to hold on to the end, brother. Anyway, I will always be with you, brother. By the way, you have to be careful with those so-called Prussian allies, so as not to become abandoned pieces on the chessboard in the end."
Lu Mingfei was silent for a moment, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said in a low voice: "I know, but now, there is no other choice."
Lu Mingze smiled even more brightly, his golden pupils were like stars in the night sky: "Then I wish you good luck, brother, and don't be forced into a desperate situation." After saying that, his figure slowly disappeared into the air.
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"Grandpa." After Scarlett came out of Lu Mingfei's office, she went straight back to Prussia's manor.
"Have you seen him?" said Calvo in the manor.
"Yes, Grandpa, I met him," Scarlett nodded with a complicated tone, "He showed interest in our proposal, but he was obviously wary of our intentions."
Calvo stood in the corridor of the manor, leaning on an exquisite cane and looking into the distance, as if thinking about something. "It is natural for him to be vigilant. Anyone in his position would not trust any ally, especially an organization like ours with a complicated history and background."
Scarlett took a few steps closer and whispered, "He accepted our documents and was willing to consider our cooperation, but he made it clear that he would not tolerate anyone trying to stir up trouble in the name of rescue. He showed great concern about the possibility of a solar helium flash and seemed to have more information than we did."
Calvo frowned when he heard this: "He believes the threat of solar helium flash is real?"
"Yes." Scarlett nodded, her voice low, "He even said that this is more terrifying than the resurrection of the dragons, and an abyss more deadly than any disaster. If this is true, Grandpa, should we re-examine our current strategy?"
Calvo groaned for a moment and spoke slowly: "His judgment is worthy of respect, but don't forget, if the solar helium flash is really as he said, then we must invest all our resources, not just maintain a superficial alliance."
Scarlett hesitated and asked tentatively: "But can we really trust him wholeheartedly?
(End of this chapter)
