197: Chapter 197 Tail Docking

Just as the capital wolves of Wall Street were frantically tearing at the flesh and blood of the U Federation's military-industrial complex and Israel's sovereign credit, a long-brewing political storm officially exploded in Tehran.

Da Shi State's new leader, Supreme Leader Shahni, and General Qasim stood side-by-side in the spotlight of the global media.

Without any superfluous pleasantries, General Qasim walked straight to the podium. His single eye, which had survived the battlefield, was as sharp as an eagle's at this moment.

"Ladies and gentlemen, just a few hours ago, the U Federation and Israel were still shamelessly lying to the whole world, attempting to frame us for the crimes they committed."

General Qasim's voice, transmitted through countless microphones, spread throughout the entire venue and across the whole world.

"They said our Golan Heights fortress was impregnable, yet it was breached by a 'mysterious force.' They said their special forces 'heroically sacrificed' themselves within our borders."

He paused for a moment, a cold curve tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Now, I will tell everyone the truth."

The large screen behind him lit up instantly, playing not complex data charts, but processed, yet still shocking, high-altitude reconnaissance footage.

In the footage, two B-1B strategic bombers bearing the U Federation Air Force insignia were dropping a dense rain of bombs onto a desolate mountainous area. Those familiar white flames were the hallmark of burning white phosphorus bombs.

"This is the U Federation internal communication we intercepted, along with footage captured by high-altitude drones," General Qasim's voice was like icicles in midwinter. "To cover up the fact that his 'new toy'—a biochemical weapon—had gone out of control and slaughtered his own Soldiers, General Kendall of the U Federation brazenly ordered strategic bombers to 'cleanse' the entire area."

"They didn't wait for rescue; they only waited for their own side's bombs. Over sixty of the U Federation's most elite Soldiers, along with the nephew of a congressional bigwig, were thus erased by their own commander to cover up a scandal."

"As for the Golan Heights..." General Qasim changed his tone, his eyes shooting out bone-deep hatred. "What breached that fortress was not some 'mysterious force,' but the judgment of justice! And that butcher whose hands are stained with the blood of our people, General Amos, he did not go missing."

"He is here."

General Qasim turned to the side, and two Revolutionary Guard Soldiers escorted a man wearing a special neck collar and looking ashen-faced onto the stage. It was General Amos!

Reporters from all over the world went crazy! The camera flashes seemed like they would burn through the air!

"We have already handed this war criminal, along with the complete video recording of him confessing to all his crimes, over to the International Criminal Court in The Hague!" Supreme Leader Shahni took the microphone at this moment, his voice sonorous and powerful. "In the name of all the citizens of Da Shi State, we formally file the highest charges of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity against the U Federation and Israel!"

"This trial will be conducted openly before the entire world!"

...

The White House, Oval Office.

"Bang!" An expensive antique crystal glass was smashed violently against the wall, shattering into pieces.

President Tanglangpu's face was twisted in a way even more incomprehensible than modern art. She stared fixedly at Qasim's mocking face on the screen, her chest heaving violently, almost unable to catch her breath.

"General Kendall! This useless pig who can't do anything right!" She let out a beastly roar. "How dare he! How dare he bomb his own people! And he left behind evidence!"

Michael, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stood to the side, head lowered, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"And that old bastard Prime Minister Netanyahu! Didn't he say it was foolproof? His trump card general is a spineless coward! He confessed everything as soon as he was caught!" President Tanglangpu had nowhere to vent her anger, and she kicked over the trash can beside her.

It's over! The midterm elections are completely over! The scandal of Eden Island hadn't even been suppressed yet, and now she was saddled with the blame for war crimes and the massacre of allies! Her political life wasn't just a candle in the wind anymore; it had been thrown straight into an incinerator!

However, after the extreme anger, President Tanglangpu's politician brain began to spin rapidly. Sunk costs—they must cut ties immediately!

She raised her head abruptly, her blood-red eyes flashing with the gleam of a viper.

"Michael!"

"Yes, Madam President."

"Draft a presidential order immediately! Relieve General Kendall of all military duties! Hand him over to the military tribunal! The charges... let's set them as treason and murder!"

"Yes!"

"Also, prepare a press conference for me immediately! I want a global live broadcast!" President Tanglangpu's voice became cold and decisive. "I want to tell the whole world that the U Federation is also a victim! We were deceived by Israel, by that warmonger Prime Minister Netanyahu! That scoundrel General Kendall took their dirty money, which is why he committed such an insane act!"

She took a deep breath, and her face actually managed to squeeze out an expression of sorrow and indignation.

"From now on, the U Federation will tear up all joint defense agreements with Israel! We will impose the harshest sanctions on them! We are the deceived side of justice!"

Michael watched the President, who had completed her role transition in an instant, and only felt a chill rise up his spine. This wasn't cutting off the tail to survive. This was clearly chopping off the entire body of an ally to use as her own shield!

...

Tel Aviv, underground military bunker.

Prime Minister Netanyahu had just been furious at Da Shi State's arrogance, but the next second, he saw the press conference from the White House that could be called the "buck-passing of the century."

When he heard President Tanglangpu tearfully accuse him of being a "warmonger" and announce the tearing up of the joint defense agreements, Prime Minister Netanyahu's vision went dark, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

"Bitch! This damn crazy woman!" Like a beast driven into a desperate situation, he roared frantically in the command room, sweeping everything he could see onto the floor.

Betrayal! Naked betrayal! That ungrateful vicious dog, the U Federation, after smelling the scent of blood, was actually biting back at its most loyal master first!

"Prime Minister... our stock market... has crashed..." an assistant reported with a trembling voice.

"The public... the public has surrounded the Ministry of Defense building, they are demanding you step down..."

"It's over... it's all over..." the Minister of Defense sat slumped in his chair, lost and soul-less.

"No! It's not over yet!" Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloodshot eyes erupted with a final madness. "Connect me to the national television station! I want to speak!"

A few minutes later, Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared on the television screen. He looked haggard and agitated, pointing at the camera and roaring: "This is a conspiracy! A huge conspiracy!"

"General Amos's video is fake! It's an AI deepfake! It's the despicable trick of Da Shi State and the forces behind them! They want to use this method to disintegrate us! To split our relationship with our allies!"

"The U Federation has been deceived! The whole world has been deceived! Our general is innocent! Israel is innocent!" He argued hoarsely, attempting to make a final, dying struggle.

However, right at the climax of his speech, on all screens across the globe broadcasting his address—whether television stations, websites, or social media—a push notification popped up simultaneously in the bottom right corner of the screen.

It was an account with a blue official verification badge, the account name simple and solemn: [International Criminal Court].

The content of the push notification was only a short line of text: [The ICC officially confirms the custody of Mr. Amos Ben-Shabbat. DNA identification is complete and matches the individual. A public hearing will commence in 24 hours.]

In an instant, the whole world went quiet. Prime Minister Netanyahu's roar was still echoing on television, but no one was listening anymore. Everyone's gaze was fixed firmly on that cold, emotionless line of English.

AI fake? Conspiracy? The International Criminal Court used an official verification, a resounding slap in the face, to shatter all of Prime Minister Netanyahu's lies, along with his last shred of dignity.

In the Umbrella Corporation's war room, Chen Feng watched Prime Minister Netanyahu's instantly petrified face on the screen, picked up his coffee, and took a gentle sip.

Sarah reported softly from the side: "Boss, news has come from Alan Fisher's side; the second phase of short-selling has completed building positions. Currently, the floating profit on the books exceeds 450 billion USD."

Chen Feng nodded, but his gaze did not leave the screen. He watched the grand drama of politics and capital that he had ignited with his own hands, which was sweeping the globe, and spoke indifferently: "Tell Alan Fisher, don't be in a hurry to close the net."

"The President has fallen, and the Prime Minister will be soon. Only when they have bled their last drop of blood will it be time for us to sweep the battlefield."