128: Chapter 128 Breach of Contract

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"Everyone, I believe this is an unwise choice!"

Hearing the words of the representatives, Teks immediately retorted, "This might bring us a terrifying enemy."

"General Teks, can you guarantee that once this person from another world obtains the technology, he won't use it against us? If we give him this data, the next thing we face won't be monsters, but an invasion from another world's mecha legion!"

"The enemy needs exactly what he lacks; we must not fuel his arrogance."

"General, a greater challenge is coming!"

"People are greedy; they will only want more. We must prepare for a confrontation with another world."

"Cooperation is just a child's lie."

The representatives of various countries chimed in one after another, all stating that the technical data could not be handed over just like that. Listening to their arguments, the tough Teks rarely rubbed his brow and fell silent for a moment. "I cannot do this."

"Sorry, General, you have been temporarily relieved of your duties."

After Teks left, an elderly man with slicked-back hair on the screen shook his head with a sigh. "Truly a stubborn fellow."

"Are we going to breach the contract?"

Madison Nepai, the Chairman of the United Government, gave a slight smile. "No, let our scientists provide him with a flawed version. There will be no errors in it, but it will be impossible for them to build mechas or superweapons."

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Shatterdome Base.

When Lin Fang saw the USB drive in the hands of the new base commander, he was quite surprised; he hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

The two-year-old boy grinned, revealing rows of pearly white teeth. "Commander, I thought you would take advantage of my youth and wouldn't give it to me so easily."

Winston Brulook's facial muscles twitched imperceptibly. Although he already knew that inside this toddler's body was a mature, and possibly extremely dangerous soul, every time he heard that calm and clear logic transmitted through those tender vocal cords, it gave him a strong sense of cognitive dissonance.

Winston maintained his posture of handing over the USB drive, his voice steady as ever, even carrying a hint of forced ease. "Excellency, the United Government values its commitments. This is what you deserve. I hope these technologies prove useful to you."

Just as Lin Fang's fingers touched the USB drive, he suddenly stopped.

The smile on the boy's face remained unchanged, but a hint of playfulness entered his tone. "Commander, have you ever lied before?"

Winston frowned, instinctively wanting to retort, but Lin Fang didn't give him the chance.

"Your posture is stiffer than it was a moment ago, and your center of gravity has shifted from your left foot to your right. This is usually an unconscious stance people take when preparing for a potential conflict, or... when they are hiding something."

Lin Fang stroked his chin and said, "Hmm... in Behavioral Psychology, this is known as the Freeze Response. When the brain is stressed and tries to control the body, it ends up looking unnatural."

"Most people can't overcome it without training."

A flicker of shock crossed Winston's eyes, but as a battle-hardened veteran, his self-control was immense, and he quickly regained his composure. "Your Excellency is overthinking. This data involves top-secret information, so it naturally requires a serious approach."

Seeing his jawline tighten instantly, Lin Fang felt a chill in his heart after taking the USB drive; the contents inside no longer needed to be taken out for verification.

Lin Fang couldn't help but sport a mocking smile. "That's good then. I also believe what you've said, Commander."