Chapter 1144: Chapter 446: All Talk, No Principle (Part 3)
“In reality?”
“We are a terrorist organization.”
The old man laughed:
“However, we’re slightly different from the commonly accepted definition of a terrorist organization in the interstellar realm.
“What I an by a terrorist organization is one that spreads fear, uses threats, and coercion to establish influence and achieve its goals. For instance, the Dominicans’ ‘Emperor Destruction Faction’ is a pure terrorist organization with the goal and ideology of overthrowing the Sherman Empire, with their self-interest being minor, and opposing the Empire being major.
“But we are different. We strive for chauvinistic freedom and do not target the Empire exclusively.
“For most humans who enjoy their daily lives, nothing disrupts their routine and induces deep fear more than a terrorist attack.”
Yang Ming frowned, “Can I understand it as your fundantal purpose is to create fear?”
“Yes, you could say that.”
“Why?”
“In fact, it’s a business transaction. For , my students, and subordinates, it’s rely a business.”
The old man said calmly:
“We are responsible for establishing a terrorist organization, causing small-scale disasters in smaller countries to establish our brutal reputation.
“Then, forces looking for organizations like ours will approach us, providing funding so that we can operate within certain political territories to assist in achieving their political goals.
“For example, on Saka Star, I rember very clearly that the gas bomb attack was orchestrated by personally.”
Yang Ming’s fist visibly tightened.
Yang Ming asked, “Why was this?”
“The attack served two purposes, corresponding to two commissions from different regis.”
The old man narrated thodically:
“The first commission ca from the Free Federation.
“The person who contacted us was a businessman who had secretly invested in us for a long ti. He wanted to create a disturbance within the Empire, provoking continued hostility towards the New Federation, a political provocation.
“The second commission ca after the first, from an old friend of mine, or to be precise, my direct superior—an individual from the New Federation CIA whose real identity I cannot ascertain, probably a deputy director, commanding to target the Empire’s ‘White Ghost.’
“After considering, I decided to launch a gas attack during the Imperial Songstress concert on Saka Star.
“This way, both commissions are fulfilled simultaneously, and I receive funding for the operation twice.
“Those who temporarily seek us out offer much more than the New Federation we’ve worked with for years. Their compensation and hush money are often ten tis what the CIA provides. However, we cannot abandon the CIA, or we would truly be terrorists. Although my old comrades have perished in various conspiracies, I still hope to rely on the advanced technology of the New Federation to live a few more decades.”
Yang Ming:…
He noted that during that ti, the New Federation seed to have lost its mind; the CIA resud activity and attacked his territories head-on.
The gas bomb was an unforgivable cri, let alone a human body poison gas bomb, and it was executed so blatantly.
It seed there was more to the story.
Yang Ming nodded, asking, “Are there examples of attacks on other regis?”
“Have you heard of the Battle of Wind Head Star? It was a big event, where the Sherman Empire and its vassal state Wind surrounded the New Federation’s expedition fleet. The New Federation intended to invade Ilando Star to teach the Empire’s dogs a lesson.”
The old man laughed:
“This is our long-term cooperation model.
“We start by causing terrorists incidents in these areas, easily reaching their economic centers with the CIA’s intelligence support, targeting landmark buildings, and densely populated areas with bombs to ensure heavy casualties, then formally express our political demands.
“In truth, what concerns are there? The existence of terrorist organizations like ours is to engineer situations.
“For politicians and a small group concerned with interstellar politics, this is no secret; however, most people only care about their imdiate lives. When they hear related news, fear arises.
“At this mont, the New Federation can intervene under the banner of counter-terrorism, leaving a positive image in the minds of the majority.
“It’s the proverbial saying: wanting to act both whore and saint. The New Federation loves doing this; even if the execution is crude and full of loopholes, this form must be maintained.
“Because it’s the justice seen by the majority, because they are the leaders of the democratic camp in the Milky Way.
“Organizations like ours survive on their funding. Terrorists…are ultimate purveyors of fear and civilian slaughter. Yet, we lack ideology and belief, only pursuing interests. Terror organizations marked by strong ethnic sentints rarely last long because they get entangled in nationalistic ties. People ultimately want peaceful, prosperous lives.
“Conversely, businessn like us can endure for a long ti.
“Can you believe it? We’ve developed our internal culture. Whenever I stand at the podium, looking at the young minds washed by lies, I feel a sigh.
“Sotis, I even think I am fighting a sacred battle—but why sacred? Who cares.”
Boss Yang controlled his emotions and continued questioning, “Could it be said that you are an off-the-record branch of the New Federation CIA, while simultaneously taking private jobs?”
“Yes, we are essentially businessn; businessn prioritize profit.”
“Are many of your organization mbers Dominicans?”
“Yes, sir. Frankly, in this day and age, most organizations like ours have the Dominicos incident or similar events to thank for their existence.”
The old man gently shook his head:
“Only hatred can foster strong warriors. The Dominicans suffered greatly due to the Empire’s invasive brutality and continuous plundering.
“We only need so appropriate packaging, incitent, beautification, and then progressive collective brainwashing to gain a group of loyal warriors.
“Behaviors like human bombs and human body poison gas bombs inherently challenge humanity, and it’s only in hatred’s blinding grip that individuals find the courage and conviction to execute such plans.
“But sir, we need to ask the question, why do they hate the Empire? Certainly, the Empire isn’t without fault, eliciting such hate, correct?
“I may be a despicable businessman, but we offer these miserable souls who despise the Empire a path for revenge.
“The root of evil lies in the Empire’s invasion; we’re simply profiteering from these events.”
Yang Ming asked, “Your operations aren’t restricted to the Empire?”
“It primarily depends on our financiers and which regis they wish us to destabilize.
“Generally speaking, we don’t take high-risk activities; we only select tasks that are foolproof and where we sustain minimal casualties. These are the most cost-effective.”
“One final question…estimate how many people you’ve hard over the years leading the Free Chauvinists.”
“No need to estimate; we have detailed statistics: 2,694,729 casualties and over three hundred million injured or dead.”
“A follow-up question: where do your weapons and technologies originate?”
“From the New Federation. The CIA provides technical support. Black markets also play a significant role, but cutting-edge equipnt cos from them.”
“Does your organization have New Federation agents?”
“Of course, many of my disciples hold titles as senior agents of the New Federation.”
“Call one in.”
“Yes, sir.”
The old man turned and headed for the door.
Yang Ming picked up the recording device, stared into the cara for three seconds at the end of the video, then raised his left fist, flicking up his middle finger.
[A ssage for the CIA bitch].
[More interrogation material to follow shortly].
…
As this video spread virally across the Galaxy, both the New Federation CIA and the Imperial Military Departnt held discussions.
Unlike the ‘passionate spraying’ and ‘frenzied bla-shifting’ at the CIA, the atmosphere at the Imperial Military Departnt was quite oppressive.
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