Esper X Family – Chapter 650 – Gray Marsh: Nah, I’d Win

The higher-ups of the Countermeasures Bureau keenly sensed that someone might be setting up a scheme, and moreover, that it was a scheme targeting the Watcher Civilization!

Ye Ge, acting on her own whims, hadn’t informed the Countermeasures Bureau of this matter, leaving everyone with no choice but to accept it with resignation.

They had never expected her to discuss everything with the Bureau. As long as she didn’t destroy the world, that was already a success.

Now, sensing that she might be aiming to achieve some goal, the Countermeasures Bureau could only do its best to cooperate.

If Ye Ge truly intended to make a move against the Watcher Civilization’s expeditionary fleet, it meant that there was definitely something sinister at play.

Even if there wasn’t, the Countermeasures Bureau would still have to follow through.

“Lou Wei, are we going to engage?”

“Let’s hear what he has to say next.”

Fu Qi and Lou Wei exchanged a glance, already making the necessary preparations.

Since Ye Ge had her own plans, the Countermeasures Bureau need not attempt friendly negotiations.

Given that woman’s style, she would probably only respond with a heavy fist.

Both Lou Wei and Fu Qi knew that from personal experience.

Gray Marsh was still unaware that he was being set up and continued to assert the legitimacy of the expedition fleet.

“The Watcher Civilization has never wished to use force to negotiate with other civilizations, but this sort of utterly unscrupulous conduct has severely crossed our line.

After this incident, we have preliminarily determined that ‘Ye Yao’, ’Ye Tong’, and ’Ye Ge’ are the chief culprits responsible for bringing destruction to the entire universe.

According to the Watcher Civilization’s Universal Law, we will employ force to apprehend these major criminals. Human civilization has nothing to do with this matter, and once our objective is achieved, we will withdraw on our own.”

Gray Marsh stated his full intent, and these words were tantamount to sending shockwaves across the globe.

It didn’t sound like a declaration of war against human civilization, but rather an action targeting only Ye Yao, Ye Tong, and Ye Ge.

In other words, as long as human civilization handed over these three, this crisis could be averted.

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Yet, who would actually do that?

Forgot the first part, forgot the middle. In short, that’s how losers think!

Who would believe, based solely on the one-sided words of an unfamiliar civilization, that the great Magical Girl Lullaby was the perpetrator destined to destroy the world in the future?

Great Emperor Tong Yao had ushered in the “Great Awakening” era, and all of human civilization was thriving. She had brought healthier bodies, a more hopeful age, and a brighter future to all of humanity.

Now, some elderly folks had even bought figurines of Magical Girl Lullaby and enshrined them at home.

And yet, these bumpkin aliens dared to demand that they hand over such a great figure?

It was nothing short of an attempt to break their very spines!

“Dammit! They’re stirring up trouble against our streamer again! Don’t stop me! I’m going to blow them up!”

“Oh no! My grandparents are telling me to go elbow those aliens! But my mental power level is only D-rank!”

“So they’re enemies! And here I was hoping they’d lead humanity into a new era! Let’s beat them up!”

Although there were still some cowards intimidated by the Watcher Civilization’s fleet.

The vast majority were no pushovers, eager to personally participate in “Bluestar Defense Battle 2.0”.

Inside the Countermeasures Bureau headquarters.

External screen signals had been cut off, leaving only the command center’s screens still displaying Gray Marsh’s image.

Clearly, he had something to convey to the nation’s highest authority.

“Everyone at the Countermeasures Bureau, I have observed you for some time through special means. I am well aware that the individual known as ‘Ye Yao’ holds considerable weight in your hearts.

Having experienced a doomsday prophecy yourselves, you should understand the threat involved. You lack the capability to handle this properly, but the Watcher Civilization is no weak civilization. Handing her over to us is undoubtedly the best outcome.”

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The faces of the Countermeasures Bureau’s top brass before the screen were grave.

Even the kind-faced Xiao Jing wore a cold expression, deeply resentful of anyone making such remarks about taking her daughter away.

Neither Fu Qi nor Lou Wei expressed anything, merely staring expressionlessly at the figure on the screen.

“We will not hand over Ye Yao. If you intend to use force, we will see it through. The Countermeasures Bureau fears no challenge.”

Fu Qi’s response was still rather formulaic.

Lou Wei, on the other hand, had only a curt reply: “Scram.”

Gray Marsh on the screen seemed to have heard the Bureau’s response.

“It appears that we have a disagreement. In that case, we will take compulsory measures. Be prepared.”

In space.

Gray Marsh cut off all communications with Bluestar, feeling the blood rush through his veins.

“Finally… it’s come to this.”

The troublesome Commander White Comet had finally come around and handed over full authority to him, the Deputy Commander.

Gray Marsh’s decisions had sailed through unimpeded, culminating in the current situation.

Now, he would gain command of the entire fleet, ready to unleash a great battle at any moment.

Gray Marsh glanced at White Comet, who had remained silent throughout.

“Commander White Comet, prepare for battle. I need your strength.”

White Comet’s ability was crucial, as it could bolster the expeditionary force’s power.

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An army made up of warships was still an army, and under White Comet’s command, all functional capabilities of the entire fleet would be greatly enhanced.

Even a ten percent increase was a terrifying boost for a fleet that blotted out the sky.

Gray Marsh believed that he had already overestimated Ye Ge’s abilities, yet even so, with the fleet’s all-around overwhelming superiority, they could capture her alive!

White Comet shot Gray Marsh a glance and gave only a token reply.

“Deputy Commander Gray Marsh, I hope that your decision is correct.”

“Commander White Comet, do not worry. We will win.”

Gray Marsh’s face brimmed with confidence.

As long as White Comet didn’t get in the way, he was confident that he could see his plan through!

However, Gray Marsh had no idea that he was already one foot into his grave.

On Bluestar.

Ye Yao had finished watching Gray Marsh’s show and found it quite amusing.

“Hmm, seems like I played the weakling a bit too well. Why do I always feel like he sees me as some pathetic small fry?”

The white-haired girl muttered to herself, starting to doubt whether she had overacted.

Luo Jianhua clung close to Ye Yao, scrolling through her phone.

“Sister, so many people online are supporting you. I don’t see people wanting to surrender.”

Although exposing herself to the public was somewhat mortifying, the upside was that popular sentiment had consolidated, and no one would betray someone so intertwined with their daily lives.

Even if there had been anyone inclined to betray her, Gu Wenxin had already eliminated them all.

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No matter how many of those “little snacks” popped up, they couldn’t satisfy Old Gu’s “appetite”.

Not to mention the Countermeasures Bureau’s behind-the-scenes guidance.

Worldwide popularity was no joke.

Just then, Fang Tang pounced over and crawled onto Ye Yao’s lap, her eyes gleaming with restless excitement.

“Cat, can I go out? Those warships look so much fun!”

“Be good, Human. Stay out of this. Once it’s all over, I’ll name one of those ships ‘Candy Ship’ for you to play with.” Ye Yao patted Fang Tang’s head.

After all, the Cubic Sugar wouldn’t know what to do with it anyway. She would probably just run around inside the ship.

“Yay! Cat, I love you!”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Ye Yao responded to Fang Tang’s usual declaration with a perfunctory air.

Everyone else was used to it.

Wu Mi looked curious.

“How does Ye Yao plan to handle this?”

Ye Yao’s lips curved slightly upward.

“I’m going to prepare a formal debut show for Xing Lan.”

Author Note

To be honest, I have over 800 Cheshire Cat expression packs in my collection, but I only used about 600 before running out. This means there are still many emojis I haven’t used yet, but I can’t remember which ones I’ve used and which ones I haven’t, so I just randomly pick new ones to use.

Text: Gave up the rat race