Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

Osius stared blankly at the collapsed corridor before him, lost in thought.

After a long pause, he shook his head with a wry smile.

"I've lost. I never imagined that this last passage connecting the canyon... would ultimately disappear. My connection with this planet, I suppose... comes to an end."

His eyes held a complex expression, a mix of nonchalance and an indescribable sense of melancholy.

“This stone corridor has never been the one connecting the canyon.”

Lin Yuan said calmly.

"If there is a real need, the company's engineering team can build a bridge across the canyon within a single system hour. So... what really affects you is just your mindset."

"So, how will you deal with this world? As we agreed before, we will no longer fight against the company. As for my fate... I'll leave it to the company to decide."

Upon hearing Osius's voice, Helian Hai's face turned ashen.

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately just sighed and said nothing more.

The loser has no right to talk anymore; the fate of the entire planet now rests in the hands of this young man.

"Regarding the final outcome of the Krim V incident."

Lin Yuan looked thoughtful.

"First of all, regarding those who threaten the company, you and you..."

Lin Yuan's gaze turned to Helian Hai.

"Step down, this position is not suitable for you... The company will not allow a hostile leader to hold power, and I think you are aware of that."

Lin Yuan's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable weight.

"You might be wondering how the company views the autonomy you pursue? The answer is, they don't care. That's all."

Therefore, whatever thoughts you have at this moment, please consider the consequences first. Before absolute power, all schemes are futile.

Under Lin Yuan's gaze, Helian Hai slowly lowered his head.

“I accept the company’s decision. The members of the cooperative faction within the coalition government are currently only under house arrest, not persecuted. I will... transfer power back to them.”

After saying these words, he seemed to age ten years in an instant, his energy and spirit vanished.

"Okay, on behalf of the company, I guarantee you will get a decent outcome."

Soon, under supervision, Helian Hai issued a series of instructions via communicator.

The defense forces began to lift the alert. Although a few die-hards tried to resist, under Lin Yuan's orders, the main ship in orbit lowered a precise beam of light, instantly silencing the noise.

Helian Hai looked at the light piercing down from the sky, but the light in his eyes went out.

"Let's have the people in charge of this planet come to a meeting; we have limited time."

Lin Yuan gave instructions to Yingduo, then addressed the group in front of him:

"Before the formal signing of the agreement, I had already ordered the deployment of Marines, rescue equipment, and medical teams to the disaster area to save lives—this is the company's mission. Mr. Osius must be able to feel that."

Osius's eyes flickered slightly, then he nodded.

However, a discordant voice broke in.

“Captain Lin Yuan, according to company regulations, the Krim V project should currently be handled by our Business Consolidation Department, right? This means that I should be in charge of all related local matters as your representative. Isn't it inappropriate for you to overstep your authority like this?”

Oh, I almost forgot about you.

Lin Yuan rubbed his temples, looking slightly tired.

"Commissioner Smith, why did you refuse to cooperate when our department requested your assistance in the interception, leading to the current situation?"

“Watch your words, Captain Lin Yuan! This is a serious accusation. If you have any objections, you may raise them with the ministers or committees of the Sith.”

There's no need for that.

Lin Yuan waved his hand.

"I am now placing you under surveillance on behalf of someone responsible for the attack on Krim V. You are ready to confess."

As he said this, the Marines behind him stepped forward in response.

"Are you crazy? I'd like to see who dares to! What gives you the right to supervise a representative from the Business Consolidation Department?"

Smith could no longer maintain his composure; he ripped off his sunglasses, revealing his shocked and angry eyes.

"This is a serious violation of the rules. It's not too late to stop now!"

Lin Yuan ignored him and turned to leave.

At this moment, Smith was accompanied by only one assistant, and faced with fully armed Marines, he had no chance to resist.

Meanwhile, the fleet of the Business Consolidation Department outside the sky was surprisingly calm after Lin Yuan ordered it not to act rashly.

The shouts and struggles behind him were gradually left in the wind.

"Captain, while he did indeed neglect his duties, simply removing him like this... I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for the company..."

Sakura's face showed worry.

"Don't worry about him." Lin Yuan continued walking.

"The Fire Brigade, the planetary attack, the intelligence failure... this series of events has far-reaching implications and may even involve the company's internal affairs."

Xiang Yu is currently organizing key information and data. Once the objectives are clear, I will take action against all these stakeholders.

He smiled, but the smile was devoid of warmth.

"Special operations... I hope headquarters truly understands the meaning of those four words. At that point, the fate of an agent will be insignificant. But you have a point, so let's keep our agents dignified."

The constant battles and scheming had made Lin Yuan extremely weary of the constraints and behind-the-scenes conspiracies within the system.

In that case, he might as well make the first move and smash the chessboard.

Let's see just how high the waves will rise in the pool of Tver.

........

The group returned to the Tianhu venue.

At this point, only a few members of the pro-military faction remained in the room as a symbolic observer, while the members of the pro-cooperation faction were the ones who could actually make the decisions. As for the neutrals, they would side with whoever gained the upper hand.

A concise framework for the agreement quickly took shape. The representatives of Krim V offered only token suggestions for adjustments, while the main content was drafted by the negotiation team led by Sakura.

However, the specific terms of the agreement surprised Klim's side quite a bit. Faced with such a situation, the company's terms were far more generous than expected.

The company pledged to provide military trade, assist Krem in building a space defense force capable of repelling thieves, and train relevant personnel;

The company will provide financial assistance to promote infrastructure investment worldwide;

The company will open up information sharing to help them integrate into interstellar society more quickly and understand advanced civilizations and systems.

What the company seeks is to integrate KrimV into the Pan-Galaxy Trade System and the Credit Point System, allowing its subsidiaries to join, opening up the market, allowing fair market-oriented competition, and jointly developing local resources.

The most crucial point is that Krim V must incorporate the company's preservation philosophy and the story of the Amber King into its education and public relations system.

Although there are still many costs to be paid, this is the best outcome that the cooperative faction could envision.

In their efforts to secure a larger share of investment, a congressional representative who had previously headed a global resources company proactively disclosed to the company a unique mineral resource in Krim.

After database comparison, the properties and functions of this mineral are sufficient to elevate the strategic value of the entire planet to the level of "high-potential development site".

The meeting concluded in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere. Both parties signed the initial draft of the agreement, which will take effect upon approval by the company.

"You may still have questions: why is the company willing to offer such generous terms after being provoked?"

Lin Yuan looked at the representatives of Krim and slowly said:

“I can tell you this because you have indeed demonstrated strength and value.”

His gaze finally fell on Osius.

The latter's expression was calm, but a complex emotion flickered in his eyes.

"That's all for now, everyone. See you under the stars in the future."

As the meeting adjourned, people left the venue one after another.

Lin Yuan looked up at the sky. Behind him, Osius calmly asked:

"So, Lord Lin Yuan... what is the final decision regarding my fate?"

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Chapter 97 Freshmen

"So, what was the outcome of my actions?"

Osius's voice came from behind. Lin Yuan turned his head and looked at the other's calm face, but did not answer directly.

He simply countered with a soft question:

"Mr. Osius, what are your thoughts on the previously signed agreement?"

"view?"

Osius remained silent for a moment.

"If the size of the Interstellar Peace Corporation is truly as large as you claim, then the law of the jungle is the way of nature. In that sense, the agreement offered to us is indeed merciful. In other words, the company's advocacy of 'preservation' is indeed worthy of recognition."

"Oh?"

Lin Yuan's eyes flickered as he looked up at the sky, as if searching for something.

"So, what if you were to serve as an observer for the company, responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of the project here?"

He withdrew his gaze and looked into Osius's eyes.

"Or perhaps, in the future, we can step into the starry sky and choose a freer future?"

Osius looked slightly surprised: "I... can choose for myself?"

"Of course, the company is big, the universe is even bigger, and everyone has the opportunity to choose. [Storage] is not a static shelter, but a dynamic trend that accommodates all possibilities."

Lin Yuan nodded as a matter of course, while his mind was silently sensing something else.

After the initial draft of the agreement was finalized, perhaps to project a better image to the company, or perhaps to demonstrate sincerity, Krim's officials immediately began a public relations campaign.

The ruthless space pirates, the company's timely assistance, the concept of "preservation" and even the Amber King's great achievements... all of this was quickly disseminated to every household through various media.