Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 1167: Chapter 335: Make Way, I’m Catching People Again!

The elders were momentarily captivated by the prospects they imagined.

What have they been toiling for all these years? Wasn’t it to ensure the Human Race could avoid being in such a precarious state?

And now, this could really be achieved!

However, as the leaders of the Federation, besides having a long-term vision, it is most important to be cautious and steady. So, after a few moments of excitement, the elders gradually calmed down.

Once they regained their composure, they immediately understood why Fang Ze had mentioned the extremist factions first.

The biggest issue in achieving Fang Ze’s stated goal was actually the internal perception and positioning of the Demigods within the Human Race, especially among the higher-ups.

For the past fifty years, the Federation’s leadership has had a complex relationship with the Human Race’s Demigods. There’s gratitude and respect, but also vigilance and precaution.

This dilemma arises not only because the Demigods transcend racial boundaries, but also due to various actions by some Human Race Demigods. Even the Eastern Administrative Region, the most peaceful district of the Federation, had two Demigods defect, with some preparing escape routes in advance. The Demigods in other regions need not be mentioned.

The acts of defection, private contacts with the Outer Realm, secretly preparing escape routes outside, prioritizing family interests, and not committing fully unless absolutely necessary, have all made the Federation unable to completely trust them.

Therefore, over the years, the Federation has supported the rise of the Commoner Faction: After all, although the Commoner Faction’s ideas might have issues, they are still Humans with no retreat, doomed to accompany when the world is destroyed.

Yet, because of this approach, the Federation has grown increasingly distant from the Demigods. By today, this faction war has essentially engulfed the Federation, beyond mere words of a few elders to resolve.

If the Human Race can’t even accept its own Demigods, how can it accept other Demigods?

Moreover, might introducing other Demigods cause unforeseeable hidden dangers, leading to fragmentation of the Human Race? No one knows. This requires comprehensive consideration by the five of them.

Thinking this, the elders exchanged glances and then turned their gaze towards Fang Ze.

This time, Vice Chairperson Tian spoke. With a stern face, he addressed Fang Ze, “Fang Ze, your solution certainly gives us a new perspective.”

“However, we need more research before we can respond to you.”

“But before we research, I want to ask you. Can your method of reviving the Divine Fiend be used on a large scale? Are there any limitations? How much resources does it consume?”

Hearing Vice Chairperson Tian’s words, Fang Ze contemplated briefly, then said, “It can be used on a large scale. However, it may not be many at once. At most 2-8 individuals.”

“As for limitations… this method to control the Divine Fiend is actually my ability, so only I can use it personally. Also, each use consumes certain resources.” Get full chapters from noⅴelfire.net

Adding to this, Fang Ze mentioned, “Certainly, it requires significantly fewer resources than building a military base.”

Fang Ze mentioned resource requirements not due to greed. Rather, ensuring the other party pays a price helps them understand and value the importance of this matter.

Moreover, “charging a fee” often provides a sense of security. If it’s truly “free,” the first reaction by many might just be suspicion of any hidden agenda.

So indeed, after hearing Fang Ze’s response, the Council members found it quite reasonable.

They exchanged glances one last time, and finally, the Chairperson made the arrangements. He looked at Vice Chairperson Meng and said, “Old Meng, you don’t have any urgent tasks today, do you?”

Seeing Vice Chairperson Meng nod, the Chairperson said, “Then you take Fang Ze to tour the base, and talk about the topics we didn’t finish. I think you two should have a lot in common.”

Hearing the Chairperson’s instruction, Vice Chairperson Meng agreed, then smiled and got up, saying to Fang Ze, “Well then, Chairperson Fang, shall we visit the Polaris Base?”

Mentioning Polaris Base, Vice Chairperson Meng’s eyes noticeably brightened, evidently a point of pride for him.

Knowing the Council members were going to have a private discussion on the matter earlier, Fang Ze wisely stood up and followed Vice Chairperson Meng out of the reception room.

Once the door to the reception room closed slowly, the gazes of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson Tian, and Vice Chairperson Wei all returned from the door and focused on Deputy Chairperson Jing.

For the first time, the usually amiable Chairperson spoke up. He looked at Deputy Chairperson Jing and asked, “Old Jing. The extremist faction Fang Ze mentioned, is it really related to you?”

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Meanwhile.

Outside the Federation Parliament Building, Fang Ze and Vice Chairperson Meng were also discussing Deputy Chairperson Jing. The topic was initiated by Meng Fangze.

To be honest, among the Council members, Fang Ze had the best impression of Vice Chairperson Meng. He always felt that Vice Chairperson Meng seemed more like a scientist or educator than a bureaucrat: not only warm-hearted but also very straightforward, never indulging in deceptive word games.

So, on the way, when Fang Ze tested the waters about Deputy Chairperson Jing, he was very candid and said, “Fang Ze, I think you might have misunderstood Deputy Chairperson Jing. Although he appears quite stern, like a bad guy, coupled with his responsibilities of espionage and counter-espionage, making it seem as if he harbors a prejudice against Demigods.”