Chapter 158: Chapters 156, 157 Global Strategies (Additional chapters 1 and 2 for Zixuan Xian Emperor’s Silver Alliance)_3 Chapter 158: Chapters 156, 157 Global Strategies (Additional chapters 1 and 2 for Zixuan Xian Emperor’s Silver Alliance)_3 Rodney looked toward the source of the voice, seeing an old man with his face painted blood-red, holding a “Protect Humanity” flag and leading a large group in protest.
*”It’s him again, Barry. He really should just shut up for good!”* Rodney immediately recognized him as the crazy old man who kept predicting the end of the world.
Barry shouted to the crowd, “Rodney is a fraud, and so is the Ocean Research Organization. I have proof, everyone, look at the specimen behind me!”
Behind him was a small cart with a specimen of a Mutant Creature, something Barry had put a lot of effort into creating.
The Mutant Creature looked terrifyingly bizarre, with limbs and sharp claws, a slender body, a pointed head, and a mouth full of serrated teeth, resembling something out of a sci-fi movie alien.
Seeing the Mutant Creature specimen, many people backed away in fright, and someone exclaimed, “There’s a monster!”
Barry was very pleased to see their reaction. After he displayed the specimen, many believed him and joined his protest.
“Isn’t that Dr. Barry?” Rodney said into the microphone, “You don’t need to shout, I see you, and that little toy of yours!”
Rodney decided to strike first, “People might not know him; he used to be a member of our Ocean Research Organization. But he was sloppy with his work and full of lies, so we fired him. Out of resentment, he speaks .”
“As for the Mutant Creature, who knows if he created this mutant monster to scare us!”
While Rodney was speaking, some people infiltrated Barry’s crowd, handing out money to the members, who immediately left after receiving it.
Others joined in shouting, “Barry, get lost!”
“Old fraud, stop embarrassing yourself!”
“He’s an evil scientist, wanting to exterminate humanity, everyone stay away from him!”
“Everyone listen to me!” Barry tried to defend himself, but suddenly someone in the crowd threw a stone at him, hitting him precisely on the head.
A large bump instantly appeared on his forehead, with blood streaming down.
“Barry is injured, get him to a hospital first!”
Seeing Barry’s protest dispelled in under three minutes, Rodney smiled slightly, saying, “It’s always lately, too many conmen. But don’t worry, with us here, we will definitely defend science and truth!”
“Clap clap clap…” The crowd cheered and applauded as the media quickly published Rodney’s words, proving there was indeed no crisis.
The propaganda had immediate effects, greatly reducing anxiety, calming investors, and prompting Wall Street magnates to start handling the aftermath.
Meanwhile, in Bai ying’s office, the leader was discussing with subordinates.
“The Divine Dragon does this for a reason. No matter what, we need to send a fleet to explore the Mariana Trench.”
“Leader, we actually have some Mutant Creatures along our coast as well. I think we should search our coastal surroundings first,” suggested a scientist.
“This would incite public panic! Affect the economy! Shake our position!” a member immediately opposed.
“We must deploy the fleet!” a general stated, “Let the survey vessels explore the surrounding seas.”
“We need to go to the Pacific Ocean, to the Mariana Trench!”
“If there really are Zerg or Zerg nests, we will destroy them or capture them for research, showing the world that humans remain the ocean’s ruler!”
Another member agreed, “I also support this opinion. We must understand any movements in the Pacific Ocean! If we achieve results there, it can boost public confidence and the capital market!”