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As Trevor spoke,
black and white photos flashed across the screen, all of them faces of indigenous people.
Then, Trevor's tone suddenly shifted. He took off his sunglasses and continued with a sinister smile:
"I'm sure you're all still racking your brains trying to figure out who caused the tragedy at Salem Air Force Base, aren't you?"
"That's right, I did it."
"The U.S. military has frequently taken action abroad under various pretexts over the years… So next, I will continue to teach you a good lesson using the same methods the U.S. military once used against those indigenous people and dissidents,
and make the World remember your ugly faces again!"
At this moment, the camera gradually zoomed out,
also encompassing the figure of General Jeritt, who was cowering on the ground like a frightened puppy.
Trevor stepped on General Jeritt's head, pressing his face firmly into the ground.
Then, he took a pistol from his subordinate and continued:
"Jeritt Katz, a one-star General of America, what a great name, what a great identity…"
"I suppose some of you don't know, but this General Jeritt is precisely the Commander of Salem Air Force Base. Although he looks like a good person, his hands are also stained with the blood of many innocent people."
"So, in 30 seconds, I plan to blow his dog head off in front of all the viewers on the entire East Coast!"
"And now, the only person who can save his life is you… President Ellis."
Then, Trevor pointed to the old desktop phone on the table and said in an unquestionable tone:
"The number of this landline has already been sent to your mobile phone."
"If Mr. President chooses to dial this phone within the next 30 seconds, then Jeritt's life will be saved."
"But if, on the contrary, you reject the goodwill I've expressed, then he will surely die."
"Dear Mr. President, I really want to know what choice you will ultimately make?"
"I believe the more than 1.3 million viewers currently watching the live broadcast simultaneously are also eagerly anticipating this, aren't they?"
"Go (timer starts)!!!"
In just a few words, Trevor threw a centuries-old dilemma directly in front of President Matthew Ellis and the high-ranking officials.
"Damn it, who can tell me how this Ten Rings Gang terrorist hacked into my private phone?"
President Matthew Ellis picked up his phone, pointed to the phone number with the Ten Rings Gang image, and angrily questioned the head of cybersecurity.
At this moment, a cabinet member sitting next to him said in an extremely firm tone:
"Mr. President, I believe you absolutely cannot agree to the terrorist's request. This will make the public think you lack the courage to control the overall situation, which will be extremely detrimental to your re-election for the next term."
President Matthew Ellis frowned upon hearing this and retorted:
"So, you mean you're ready for me to watch General Jeritt get his head blown off in front of over a million people?"
Under normal circumstances,
if Trevor had made the connection or threat privately, then President Matthew Ellis and the cabinet officials could have simply followed standard procedures.
They would have righteously declared, "America never negotiates with Terrorists," and then directly ignored Trevor's demands.
Afterward, they would have used the General's death to create a huge sensation, garner more votes, and heavily promote the non-existent U.S. power and national cohesion.
Then, they would have legitimately assigned another Commander to take over his duties,
thereby seizing the opportunity to win over new interest groups and enter this game of power.
But the current live broadcast connection was being simultaneously broadcast to the entire East Coast region.
Even if the number of viewers was limited, President Matthew Ellis still had to weigh the serious consequences of various choices.
However,
Trevor seemed to have already considered this point, which is why he deliberately set the time at 30 seconds,
thereby not giving them enough time to fully weigh the pros and cons.
"I didn't mean that, but I still strongly object to you making such a choice…"
The cabinet member still insisted on his view.
And the others, at this point, all chose to remain silent and watch the show.
Especially Vice President Rodriguez.
He vaguely sensed a possibility of his own advancement in this sudden incident.
Because no matter what choice the other party ultimately made, their prestige points was bound to be affected.
Watching the countdown rapidly ticking away on the screen, President Matthew Ellis finally made his decision.
With only 9 seconds left on the countdown, he pressed the dial button.
Ring, ring, ring—
As the old landline suddenly rang, Trevor slowly lowered the pistol in his hand.
At the same time, the countdown at the bottom of the screen also disappeared.
Whoosh—
Seeing this scene, whether it was President Matthew Ellis or other citizens watching the live broadcast, all subconsciously let out a long sigh of relief.
The tense atmosphere that had enveloped everyone's hearts was also slightly relieved at this moment.
Even General Jeritt, who was prostrate on the ground, wept with joy, disregarding his image, as if he had been reborn.
However,
just as everyone was guessing what outrageous demands Trevor would make of the President next, an unexpected and bizarre scene occurred.
Trevor's right hand instantly transformed into a crab-claw-shaped mouth full of fangs, and then, aiming at General Jeritt's head, it spewed out a stream of yellow and blue magic flames.
Whoosh—
The raging fire instantly engulfed the opponent's figure, then turned him into a churning pool of flesh and blood.
…
"Soul detected for collection, Warp souls +1"
"prestige points +99, +99, +9…"
…
At this moment,
whether it was the President's office or every room watching the live broadcast, almost all of them fell into a suffocating silence.
Everyone was terrified by this sudden scene.
Bone-deep fear spread through every pore of their bodies.
Could that previous rumor about a demon… actually be true?
Or was this so-called Mandarin a Compound V user?
But no matter which it was, the current situation for President Matthew Ellis was simply terrible.
At this moment, Trevor's voice rang out again.
He first shook his right hand, which had returned to its original state, then spoke to the camera:
"The only lesson humankind learns from history is that it never learns any lessons…"
"President Ellis, do not try to find me. Although you know who I am, you will never find where I am, nor will you ever be able to predict my next actions."
"Enjoy fate's gift to you. We will meet again very soon!!"
As his voice faded, the live broadcast screen disappeared, and the hijacked communication signal returned to normal.
However, an unknown fear had already deeply embedded itself in everyone's hearts.
"Immediately notify Colonel Rhodes…"
President Matthew Ellis suppressed the fear surging in his heart and ordered, pointing at the empty large screen:
"No matter the cost, you must find that fire-breathing madman for me!!"
…
Although the authorities later used various means to suppress the news of General Jeritt's death and the spread of related videos,
various rumors about "demons" and the Ten Rings Gang still caused considerable panic in cities across the East Coast.
Meanwhile, Tzeentch, who felt he had already won this battle, had already turned his gaze to other candidates in the Warp.
Because only by planning ahead can one stay ahead!
… … … … … …
…
Somewhere in Japan.
In front of a colossal, bottomless sinkhole, a group of workers in yellow reflective vests were performing the final checks and adjustments on a temporarily erected lift before descending into the pit.
Emma Russell and her male assistant arrived at the sinkhole, accompanied by a local official.
"Dr. Emma, according to nearby residents, this large pit collapsed during the earthquake caused by the MUTO that attacked Guam Base previously."
"Judging by the size of the tunnel below, this simply couldn't have been excavated by humans… So, this hole might lead to that MUTO's lair."
Emma Russell immediately corrected him with a stern face: "Sir, I have given that Titan a new name: Supreme MUTO!"
In the past month,
the Supreme MUTO had again attacked a nuclear submarine; over a hundred sailors on board perished, with no survivors.
While investigating its earthquake-inducing properties, Emma Russell unexpectedly discovered some clues on an apocalyptic stone tablet carved in Phoenician, preserved in the British Museum.
It recorded a battle between Titans that occurred in the 11th century BC.
A creature resembling Godzilla was defeated in battle with another MUTO-like monster and ultimately killed by it.
After computer scanning, analysis, and comparison, it was discovered that this ancient MUTO-like monster on the stone tablet was extremely similar to the "new MUTO" that had attacked nuclear submarines twice before.
Emma Russell believed this was certainly not just a coincidence.
It was highly probable that the monster recorded by these Phoenicians was the very one that had now appeared in the World.
Furthermore, it was very likely the ultimate evolved form of a common MUTO… No, to be precise, it should be the ultimate evolved form of the Female MUTO.
Thus, Emma Russell officially named this newly appearing Titan the Supreme MUTO.
However, considering the significant changes in the forelimbs of the two, there might still be one or two evolutionary variants between the Female MUTO and the Supreme MUTO.
But one thing was absolutely beyond doubt…
That is, the Supreme MUTO is also the absolute natural enemy of Godzilla and its close relatives.
A few days ago,
when the investigation again reached a stalemate, the Monarch Organization received notification that someone had discovered a collapsed giant pit near the earliest epicenter in Japan.
So, after arranging her related affairs, Emma Russell immediately flew here, hoping to try her luck and see if she could find any new clues in this cave.
"Are you sure this thing can take us quickly to the bottom of the pit?"
Emma Russell glanced at the simple lifting device set up next to the large pit.
She clearly expressed doubts about its safety.
"Don't worry, Dr. Emma, this lifting equipment was specially acquired from the fire department, it will definitely deliver you safely to the bottom."
The local official, with an eager expression, pointed to a group of already prepared staff behind him and chuckled:
"Additionally, as per your previous request, we have already prepared the accompanying survey personnel.
We also specifically transferred a set of the most advanced surveying equipment from the Surveying and Mapping Bureau, capable of scanning caves and automatically creating 3D map models."
A few minutes later, the lifting device completed its final adjustments.
Including Emma Russell, a total of 10 survey personnel, riding in a slightly swaying cage, slowly descended into the dark depths of the pit.
"I wonder if we'll find any new clues down here this time?"
Perhaps to dispel the fear in his heart, the male assistant spoke in a relaxed tone as the cage descended:
"Since the San Francisco invasion event a few months ago, the entire World has undergone tremendous changes."
"Previously escalating issues such as land, population, beliefs, resources, and the proliferation of super-powered individuals, now, due to the appearance of these Titans, have all become insignificant."
"It seems Dr. Serizawa's firm belief is correct… Only when humanity faces a major crisis of life and death can true peaceful coexistence be achieved."
However,
Emma Russell shook her head with an exceptionally firm expression, "No, in my opinion, such a minuscule change is simply not enough to alter the current state of the World."
"Humans are the monsters; this World needs more Titans…"
Emma Russell did not continue speaking.
Because she noticed that apart from the male assistant, the remaining 8 accompanying survey personnel were all looking at her with strange eyes at this moment.
Emma Russell knew that these people, who lacked conviction, simply could not understand her philosophy of purifying the Earth and her view on continuing human survival.
So, she simply stopped talking.
In the dark and empty space, only the mechanical friction sound of the winch pulling the steel cable above the cage remained.
Soon,
the cage they were riding in successfully touched the bottom.
The group began to walk into the cave, guided by the strong beams of their headlamps.
"Dr. Emma, look, there's a big hole up ahead…"
The male assistant said excitedly: "It must be the Supreme MUTO's lair, it seems we really hit the jackpot this time."
Emma Russell first picked up a few broken rocks, then carefully observed the fault line on the cave wall, and after a moment, said:
"That's right, the rock strata here are very old. It's possible we'll really find some new clues."
As expected.
As the group proceeded along the newly discovered cave, they soon saw two broken eggshells left by some giant creature.