Darkstone Code

Chapter 1483: Chapter 1481: Realizing Too Late

The cousin of the Senior Soldier’s wife sat in a four-story residential building opposite the Lemar Government Building. Through the window, he could see a full view of the Lemar Government Building, including the square in front of it.

He took a small ball from his pocket, peeled off a layer of oil paper, and stuffed a thumb-sized ball into his mouth.

This is a kouli ball. Its academic name, in fact, people prefer to call it a "Mouth Fitness Ball" or "Mouth Fitness Gum," and it is a product that is difficult to categorize in people’s lives.

Is it considered a health product?

Perhaps so.

It was initially conceived in the bodybuilding field; those bodybuilders who hoped even a strand of hair could flex like a muscle had corresponding requirements for facial muscles too.

However, training bite force is not as easy as other exercises, and can be challenging, with everyone having their own methods.

Until a bodybuilder attempted to mold a piece of discarded tire rubber into a ball and put it in his mouth!

The kouli ball was born!

The kouli ball patent was once evaluated as the most commercially valuable patent of the year and was widely used in many fields.

That bodybuilder’s strict physical management quickly failed due to enormous wealth, but for him, perhaps his current life is what he truly desires!

Now it is not only bodybuilders who use it; ordinary people are also using it.

Medical groups have gained many ideas from the kouli ball. They use a medical-grade rubber to make key molds and add some substances that clean the mouth.

There are also advertisements on television, saying that chewing one a day can ensure fresh breath for a whole day and also protect oral health.

The people of the Federation have a kind of obsessive pursuit of teeth. Some say it’s because people of the Federation focus on oral health, while others believe it relates to certain systems from slave times.

In any case, having a good set of teeth is what every person of the Federation pursues. Compared to dental medical costs not covered by social health insurance, buying a few inexpensive small balls seems more reliable!

The medical groups made a fortune from this minor patent invented by someone else, and soon giants of the food industry also discovered this business opportunity.

They discovered a harmless pectin for humans, added some flavor enhancers, some coloring, some fructose, to make it taste like fruit, sweet...

And then these people promoted that using the mouth fitness gum could relieve stress or replenish energy through sugar intake, even trying at one point to make it the next tobacco-like product!

Of course, they eventually failed because the mouth fitness gum itself doesn’t possess addictive qualities...

But that doesn’t mean it’s a commercial failure; many people, from children to the elderly, who like it will occasionally have one.

Through chewing, turning hard pectin into soft pectin, and gaining taste enjoyment in the process can significantly reduce people’s stress.

It is popular in high-pressure industries, and even in the Federation Military’s supply product list, the mouth fitness gum is present.

It’s just not spherical but rectangular for convenient carrying.

The cousin of the Senior Soldier’s wife looked through binoculars at the distant crowd riot, constantly watching those windows, those doors.

This time he is here to perform a very important task.

Before this, he had executed several tasks, but never something so important. He knows very well this is an opportunity for him.

An opportunity to change his fate!

If he succeeds, he can change his destiny like his brother-in-law.

If he fails...

Even if there are no severe consequences, at least in this life, he will have no glory.

The pressure made him chew the mouth fitness gum; though common, it truly relieves stress!

Meanwhile, on the other side, the anxious President pacing back and forth in the office didn’t know what to do.

The disadvantage brought by the communication gap with the outside world has become entirely evident. Actually, the simplest method at this time is for the Peng Jieao Empire to issue an announcement.

With a world-class powerful nation backing the Lemar Republic, all the unrest happening on the Lemar Islands could quickly be resolved.

But the problem is they cannot immediately contact the Peng Jieao Empire. If someone were to be arranged to write a letter... by the time the other side received news, this side might have already descended into anarchy.

Even sending a telegram might not be timely, as current telegraph technology requires multiple relays, so for the Peng Jieao Empire to know some situation in Lemar, and the attitude of the Grand President, it would take at least four or five days.

The biggest issue for the Grand President now is whether they can hold out for a week. He extended the timing a little, given four or five days is just theoretical, adjustments are needed, people cannot always rely on luck.

If they can hold out for this week, then there is a chance to resolve the matter.

If they cannot hold out for this week... then whatever happens afterward would have nothing to do with him.

His mind is filled with all sorts of problems; clearly, though yesterday’s situation wasn’t good, it hadn’t deteriorated to this extent—why did it seem all problems exploded overnight?

Of course, if he considered that in reality, these messages were relayed from Sedolas overnight by telegram, it would resolve a little of his small confusion, which is unrelated to the overall situation.

After pacing around the office several times, he finally stomped his foot. "No, I need to say something..."

He looked at others, "Hiding is not a solution at times like this. We must speak frankly with our people, let them know all the efforts we have put in for this country!"

The Chairman of the Citizens’ Party did not respond to the Grand President’s proposal; he did not want to leave.

It is said that some small islands have lost control, and some large cities have fallen into chaos. The police and armed police have been dispatched, yet they cannot suppress the unrest.

Outside is already extremely dangerous, and some radio stations are even calling this a coup that will change the future of Lemar!

Listen to what they are saying; this is no damn riot, it’s a coup!

You’re asking him to go outside and risk his life explaining something to the people?

He can have such thoughts, but he himself is unwilling to go.

His silence made the Grand President quite troubled. Sometimes, people are like this; when they lack courage, they also hope for someone to accompany them, so they can muster the courage.

Just like wanting to confess to a girl but not daring to do so; if a classmate accompanies you, you can gather the courage to say those words.

Of course, if the confession fails and the goddess ends up with the classmate, that is another matter; at least, at this moment, you can face it with courage.

The Chairman’s silence was met with a sigh from the Grand President. He shook his head and walked outside alone.

The Chairman also realized that after this turmoil, their partnership, which had lasted many years, might come to an end. He wanted to catch up but was ultimately stopped by fear.

"Arrange more people to protect the President, do not let anyone harm him!" This is the only thing he can do right now.

As for other matters, let’s talk about them later!

When the Grand President reached the first floor of the Government Building, he discovered that all the glass windows had been shattered by stones, and the ground was littered with fragments. There were also traces of blood in some places.

His mood was very heavy. After a moment of silence, he resolutely walked out.

He stood there, at the entrance of the Government Building that had been torn down!

He stood there, where countless eyes were focused!

He stood there, in the center of the stage of the world and the nation!

At this moment, facing the surging crowd labeled as "coup perpetrators," his expression was composed.

He found that his voice was being drowned out by their roars, so he asked the staff to bring a microphone and connect it to the loudspeakers.

The phrase "We need to talk" rippled out quickly like a stone thrown into the lake.

The people fell into a brief silence, but what followed was louder roaring.

He did not waver; he stood there, looking at the people, "We need to seriously talk!"

The surrounding noise grew quieter. It could also be said that during his tenure, he actually did well, so he holds some stature in people’s minds.

The people gradually calmed down, planning to listen to what he had to say before deciding their next move.

This is an opportunity for him, as well as an opportunity for themselves.

In the distance, some continued to make noise, but those closest to him were quiet.

The police and armed police stood nervously between him and the people; he asked them to disperse. The President and the people should always stand together, not apart.

Perhaps it’s the things he did in the past, or perhaps it’s his demeanor in facing challenges now; in any case, the people quieted down.

Facing the populace, he suddenly bent over and did not straighten for a long time.

The atmosphere became somewhat strange.

After quite a while, he stood up, his face flushed from bowing for so long.

"I’m sorry, I need to say this word to you, sorry."

"From the start, I shouldn’t have held any fantasies; I was too naive to view these matters, and I suddenly realized."

"Right there!"

He pointed behind him, at the shattered glass and pooled blood.

"Right there, I realized, we have to choose one, rather than choosing none!"

In the hall, upon seeing the blood, it was as though he instantly understood everything!

Perhaps the situation that has developed today is not solely his and the Federation’s problem; the Pen Jieao people have also contributed significantly.

It’s just that their contributions are unseen by you, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t played a part!

Indeed, the Pen Jieao people are also involved.

He finally understood, but it was somewhat too late.

The Senior Soldier’s wife’s cousin slowly put down the phone, spat the softened chewing gum onto the window, and then picked up the rifle in his hands...

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