Cosmic Criminals (1)

Earth’s virtual world, conference hall.

Secretary General Angus and the representatives of the five council countries participated in the meeting.

“Ever since Prince Lunardo of the advanced cosmic civilization, the Primestar civilization, left Earth, we have been facing harsher conditions,” Secretary General Angus said. “We have to determine how to deal with these dangerous situations as soon as possible.”

The American representative looked at the data in front of him and said in a deep voice, “I would like to point out some data. Now that we are purchasing goods through the virtual world, other than the two intermediate cosmic civilizations in the entire Oohook Star Alliance, none of the other civilizations are willing to send us goods.”

“Virtual items are unaffected and can be traded with countless civilizations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. However, only corporations in the two intermediate cosmic civilizations are willing to deliver physical goods! Transportation costs are high due to the distance.”

“Thankfully, there are still two intermediate cosmic civilizations that are willing to trade with us. Otherwise, we would only be able to trade across Star Alliances. That would make transportation costs several times higher,” the American representative said. “Even so, many goods in the universe have significantly risen in cost!”

The few people present felt the pressure.

It was already difficult buying goods. How would Earth develop in the future?

Secretary General Angus said, “Our civilization on Earth is weak; we only have one habitable planet, and the trade volume isn’t high. Therefore, our trade with those Oohook Star Alliance civilizations can be easily severed on a dime. This tells us… how intimidating Prince Lunardo is!”

“Since the cost of trade has increased, we’ll reduce it. Earth can still afford it,” the EU representative said, “but what I’m most worried about is that some cosmic criminals will target us without the Black Moon civilization’s garrison.”

“Yes, those cosmic criminals flout the law without any regard. They only care about money!”

“Unless there’s some form of deterrence, they will definitely come for us.”

The representatives of the five council countries discussed under great pressure. They knew the modus operandi of cosmic criminals very well.

Cosmic criminals were afraid of those who were ‘strong.’ They didn’t dare to rob them.

As for the weak? They would plunder them regardless of their background!

There were all kinds of cosmic criminals! Some were even Origin lifeforms!

Some Origin lifeforms had committed heinous crimes, such as genocide and alien collusion. They weren’t tolerated by the Cosmic Human Alliance. The universe was vast, and it was too difficult to capture an Origin lifeform with their strength.

“All of this is because of Xu Jingming,” the EU representative said. “Now that we are isolated, the cost of trade has increased rapidly, and we are facing the threat of space pirates! I wonder how long this will last.”

“100 years, 1,000 years, 3,000 years? As long as Prince Lunardo is alive, we will probably be isolated. We were rapidly developing when we first integrated into the cosmic civilization, but we are now in a dangerous situation due to our isolation,” the EU representative said anxiously. “I foresee… Earth being in the same situation for the next 3,000 years of my life.”

“If Earth really encounters a calamity and is massacred by space pirates because of this…” The EU representative gritted his teeth. “The entire civilization will be wiped out! Then, China’s Xu Jingming will be the civilization’s unforgivable culprit.”

Director Zhou fell silent.

“I still can’t get my head around it at this moment.” Secretary General Angus shook his head. “Why would Xu Jingming be so selfish? He put the entire civilization in a predicament for personal reasons?”

“Just because he’s talented in martial arts doesn’t mean that he is of good character,” the American representative commented coldly. “Of course, it’s pointless complaining right now. He’s a member of Earth. He has already offended Prince Lunardo, so it’s too late for regret. Now, we even have to nicely request him to build stronger ties with Ambassador Tejano.”

The other representatives nodded.

Yes. Although they were filled with anger and blamed Xu Jingming for being selfish and foolish, they couldn’t push him too hard! This was because the only backer Earth could rely on was Ambassador Tejano. It was obvious that Ambassador Tejano and Xu Jingming were very good friends.

“I’ll contact Xu Jingming,” Director Zhou said. “I hope that he can use Ambassador Tejano’s authority to improve Earth’s situation.”

“I don’t expect too much. I hope that Earth’s civilization won’t really go extinct because of this.” The EU representative snorted coldly.

“Let’s talk about how we will be dealing with the precarious situation in the future,” Secretary General Angus said. “I suggest expanding the construction of planetary protection and increasing our deterrence abilities for counter-attacking.”

…

Xu Jingming’s house, virtual chamber.

Most of the upper echelons on Earth now believe that I’m a sinner. Xu Jingming looked at the footage. Although they won’t dare to cross the line in front of me, they curse me behind my back.

Many people smashed cups and cursed angrily behind his back. They scolded Xu Jingming for being an idiot.

Some people even wanted to kill Xu Jingming and offer his corpse to Prince Lunardo! Of course, most of the upper echelons knew that this was an even more foolish act—Earth couldn’t withstand Ambassador Tejano’s anger.

“Especially those lackeys who colluded with the Black Moon civilization,” the Primordial Battle Armor’s AI said. “The Black Moon civilization has completely abandoned them. They blame you for destroying their future.”