AWB Chapter 329, Heart, I will meet you in hell.
Chapter 329, Heart, I will meet you in hell.
Star Ring Group, Space City.
Inside the luxurious prison, Cheng Xin sat upright at a wooden table, gazing up at the sky.
From here, one can overlook the entire Earth. Unfortunately, she and the dove-like Earth Federation officials never had the chance to return to their former home.
However, this is not necessarily a bad thing for Cheng Xin.
During her time in prison, she often reflected on her mistakes and how she had fallen from a position of great respect to that of a prisoner three times.
Idealism?
No, history has never lacked idealists, but their stories have been proven true over time, and people sing their legends.
But what about yourself?
Regardless of the political system or how much time has passed, I seem to be unwelcome by the people.
Finally, after a long period of time, she came to her senses.
It's not her problem, it's that this group of people are just too damn strong.
Cheng Xin's confidence stems from her doctoral degree and her performance at PIA. If this achievement were placed in the eyes of ordinary people, she would definitely be considered an outstanding individual.
But look at those who played against her on the same stage. Apart from Lin Xuan, who didn't graduate, who didn't start with a doctorate?
In a war at the level of human civilization, let alone a PhD, even an academician would be relegated to a supporting role.
It can only be said that Cheng Xin's education in the first half of her life was too smooth, which led her to mistakenly believe that she had the ability to change the world.
However, she was born at the wrong time, in a chaotic era, which gave her the opportunity to seize power.
Looking back now, some of her ideas were indeed ridiculous and naive. To put someone with the mind of a child in the position of Swordholder would have been nothing short of a devastating disaster for humanity.
For some reason, she felt somewhat grateful to Thomas Wade, who, in a sense, was a hero to humanity.
AiAA probably figured this out a long time ago, which is why she deliberately let the other party go back then.
"Cheng Xin".
Ai AA pushed open the door and walked in. She had been busy with Xinghuan Group's affairs these days and hadn't visited the prison much.
Since Zhizi left, Cheng Xin has been the only one left in the prison. Before, she could chat with Zhizi to relieve her boredom, but now she has no one to talk to.
Ai AA was also afraid that Cheng Xin might have another relapse of depression. If Cheng Xin couldn't think straight and died in the prison under the surveillance of Xinghuan Group, then the entire Xinghuan Group would be in a terrible mess.
Moreover, Cheng Xin is a very important person to Ai AA.
Only with her alive could the Star Ring Group dare to take many of its bolder actions a step further.
This was not out of personal feelings for Cheng Xin, but also out of consideration for the entire Xinghuan Group.
"The military exercise is about to begin, and I will personally participate in it. I've come to say goodbye."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xin turned around and realized that Ai AA had come dressed in combat gear.
Clearly, she planned to go straight to the front lines after meeting him.
"is it necessary?"
After a long silence, Cheng Xin finally asked the question that had been on her mind.
She's not stupid; she knows exactly what Ai AA is doing. This behavior is tantamount to replicating Lin Xuan's actions against PDC back then.
But now their roles have been reversed, and they have become pioneers in the resistance against the Earth Alliance.
Upon hearing this, Ai AA hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and sat down next to Cheng Xin.
"I didn't want things to come to this, but the current situation is beyond my control."
Star Ring Group is the head of the Group Alliance, and AiAA is also the leader of the entire Group Alliance.
The group alliance represents the interests of the middle-class elite in the local alliance, and there is a fundamental class conflict between them.
The two sides did not dare to have a direct conflict before, firstly because RimWorld was still in the construction stage, and both sides exercised restraint. Whoever chose to start a war at that time would be committing an act against humanity.
With the completion of Phase 3 of RimWorld imminent, the impending Dark Forest Law will no longer pose a threat to anyone.
Only then did both sides dare to bring their conflicts to the surface.
This is the first battle between the two sides, and it will also be their decisive battle. This battle will directly establish the dominant position of both sides.
Cheng Xin remained silent. She knew that, given the current situation, unless Ai AA chose to give up everything and commit suicide, this war could not be avoided.
"Capital and capitalists are different."
"Capitalists are not inherently bad people, but their status and position determine that they cannot reach an agreement with the interests of ordinary people."
"In this world, capitalists with a conscience will eventually be abandoned by capital. Capital needs to increase its value, so it needs to constantly cultivate capitalists who are even less conscientious and more exploitative of their employees."
"Therefore, it is unrealistic to try to make capitalists have a change of heart. In a sense, they are also people who are coerced by capital."
"As the head of the group alliance, Star Ring Group must make a decision at this time. I have been trying to slow down the time for a direct confrontation with the Earth Alliance, but this day has finally come."
"Sometimes I think, how high does one have to be to be considered a high-ranking official?"
"I have long since lost all desire for power, but if I stop, those below me will not hesitate to tear me to pieces!"
AiAA gazed at the Earth outside the window, and both of them fell silent.
“Cheng Xin, if we win this battle, we will sit together on the presidential throne. If we lose, you will be the best bargaining chip for Xinghuan Group to atone for its sins.”
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xin's pupils contracted slightly.
"What do you mean?"
She suddenly felt that the woman in front of her was a complete stranger. After knowing each other for so many years, she realized that she had never seen through Ai AA's true intentions.
She paid the price for her naiveté once again.
AA is using her!
The Star Ring Group's revolution against the Earth Alliance is tantamount to treason. If it succeeds, all will be well, but if it fails, the Earth Alliance will have to purge the entire group alliance with overwhelming force.
But everyone knows that the world is not simply black and white.
The reason why the Star Ring Group chose to rebel against the Earth Federation was entirely due to the nature of the organization itself, which determined its fate from the very beginning.
Luo Congmin knew this, but she also needed Xinghuan Group to continue to exist.
So, in order to give the world an explanation, who should be dealt with?
The answer is ready to come out.
Cheng Xin, a person who has long been infamous in history textbooks.
She is a member of the remnants of the Crisis Era PDC.
She is a candidate for the Swordholder who is attempting to usurp power in the Era of Deterrence.
She was the leader of the dove faction that rebelled during the Pioneer Era.
Now, she is the leader of a coalition attempting to launch a revolution.
No one is more suitable than Cheng Xin to take the blame for the failure. Humanity can live without Cheng Xin, but it cannot live without the Star Ring Group.
Regardless of victory or defeat, Cheng Xin will be the one nailed to the pillar of shame.
This has nothing to do with what she did; it's just that the world needs such a reasonable explanation.
Cheng Xin's expression changed from initial shock to relief.
"So, when did you start planning this?"
Ai AA remained silent.
Are you asking me if my motives for approaching you were pure?
"It's meaningless, Cheng Xin. In the face of humanity, neither you nor I matter."
Cheng Xin sighed deeply, as if she had finally let go of something, and nodded slightly.
"Then... I wish you success."
Ai AA stood up and gave Cheng Xin a final hug.
"I will meet you in hell."