On the surface, this city, which has been under the control of the International Equality Alliance for more than four months, has long been free of turmoil and chaos. At the same time, with the efforts of various channels to maintain stability, it is restoring vitality and prosperity at an alarming rate.
But in the dark and unknown, top-secret information about Bo Yin's death from illness affects the overall offensive and defensive momentum of the International Equality Alliance, shaking the alliance that faces countless challenges.
"Comrade Morais, please."
In the tightly guarded railway station, as soon as Morais, who secretly rushed back from the front line, arrived at the station, he was escorted by many comrades and boarded a car that went straight to Saint-Rois Hospital.
"Has everyone else arrived?" Morais, whose hair had turned mostly gray in two nights and looked quite tired, asked his comrade sitting in the back seat of the car with him.
"Comrade Keating, Comrade Winston, Comrade Piaf, and the cadres from various ministries are either waiting for you at Saint-Rois Hospital or at the Equality Building." He is responsible for the security work in Lezein and is currently escorting Mo
Les went to the Comrades Road at Saint-Rois Hospital.
"Have you contacted Comrade Verak?" Morais asked again.
"We just got in touch a few hours ago. Comrade Verak and the others have safely arrived in Monrego City, the capital of the Monrego Empire, and are preparing to establish a sub-station."
Morais glanced at the still brightly lit streets, with a long-lasting sadness in his eyes: "Did he... say something?"
The comrade shook his head slightly: "After receiving the news, Comrade Verak only asked about the arrangements at the main station, and then reported on the progress of their work."
"That's fine..." Morais also didn't know what to say when he learned about the situation, even though they all knew that Boyin's physical condition was extremely poor and bad news would come sooner or later. "How long will it take for us to arrive?"
"About half an hour."
"Then you urge the others to arrive at the Equality Building before dawn and prepare for the overnight meeting." After making arrangements, Morais closed his eyes.
Since learning that Bo died of illness, he has not rested. He has been coordinating the work of all parties as acting chairman and preparing to withstand a full impact once the news spreads.
During the half-hour journey, he actually wanted to take charge of some work, but he lacked the conditions and was physically tired. Apart from taking a short break and trying to regain some energy, he could do nothing.
Half an hour later, the car passed the temporary blockade near Saint-Rois Hospital and arrived in front of the main entrance.
"Comrade Morais, we are here." The comrade gently patted Comrade Morais.
"Okay." Morais looked at the hospital outside the car window, as if he could feel Boyin's presence there, and his heart suddenly twisted. He quickly got out of the car and entered the hospital under the leadership of his comrades.
"Comrade Morais!"
"Comrade Morais!"
There were comrades guarding every corner of the hospital. When they saw Morais, it was like seeing the backbone of the hospital. They cheered up and shouted excitedly.
Morais really didn't want to talk to other comrades, so he just nodded and quickened his pace to the ward where the others were.
"Comrade Morais."
"Comrade Morais."
All the cadres in the ward stood up and looked at Morais.
Morais glanced at Keating and the others, and said in a deep voice: "Where is Boyin?"
"In the ward next door." Keating looked solemn and led Morais to another room. There was only a bed covered with white cloth, and under the white cloth was the outline of a person.
"Just... keep him here?" Morais stepped forward slowly and lifted a corner of the white cloth in disbelief.
"We can only do this to block the news, but we don't know how long we can block it." As Keating said, others followed and stood around the door without saying a word.
"Everyone is just worried that the news of Boyin's death will damage morale and give government troops and other enemies an opportunity to sneak in. In this regard, what we can do is actually very limited. After all, it is a fact." Morais
Looking at the familiar face under the white cloth, my eyes turned red.
Keating approached with deep understanding: "As long as the front lines are strengthened and all ministries are well deployed to withstand the counterattack of the government troops, and beware of Willland, Dunman may suddenly send troops, and get through this period, then
Comrades will eventually emerge from the gloom, and the International Equality Alliance will continue to make great strides forward."
Morais closed the white cloth and turned to look at the comrades with grief written on their faces: "I have contacted Joseph since I learned about Boyin's death, and Adel and the others have started to do it. It will be ready in a day or two."
That's all right. I'll leave it to you to stabilize the people's hearts and announce the news openly and openly. If the government forces and other hostile forces spy on the news first and spread it, we will be very passive."
"Understood." Piaf, the head of the Propaganda Department, responded first.
"Let's go, there is still work to be done, let's go to the Equality Building to talk." Morais took one last look at his friend who was lying on the hospital bed and had fought side by side with him for many years. He suppressed his surging emotions and walked out of the ward resolutely.
Rush outside.
"Don't you want to take a rest first? I heard from others that you haven't slept for almost two days and two nights. Now you can't fall down again." The cadre asked with concern as he caught up with Morais.
The International Equality Alliance currently has one Alliance Chairman, four Alliance Vice-Presidents and more than 70 Alliance Directors. Four of the Alliance Vice-Presidents are held by Morais, Keating, Joseph, and Verak respectively, and there are more than 70 Alliance Directors.
Seats are allocated to ministers of various ministries, sub-station chiefs, senior officers of the Equality Army, representatives of forces who have joined the International Equality Alliance and other important personnel.
Important overall decisions are made, discussed, approved or rejected by these people.
After Boyne passed away due to illness, among the four vice-presidents of the league, the most suitable candidate to succeed him was Morais.
He is one of the founders of the International Equality Alliance and the Equality Society. He has always been responsible for the armed forces and military affairs. He has led the organization through countless crises. He has also proven his ability in one challenge after another and thoroughly
established its prestige.
Only by taking over as chairman of the alliance can he gain the most recognition and minimize the negative impact of Boyne's death.
Therefore, everyone is worried that Morais, who is busy regardless, will fall ill like Boyne. If he falls, it will be much more troublesome to choose a replacement, and it will make the already affected International Equality Alliance even worse.
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"I'm fine." Morais is very clear about his physical condition. The most important thing is that time is tight. There is no room for them to breathe now. "I will rest after everything is settled tonight."
"All right."
The group left St. Roix Hospital and hurriedly took a car to the Equality Building.
The equality flag was still flying in the square in front of the Equality Building. After getting off the car, Morais took a deep look and walked straight to the main entrance.
"Have the other directors arrived?" Keating, who was following Morais, asked the secretary who stayed in the Equality Building.
"The directors who are in Lezein and surrounding cities, as well as those who have specially requested to come back, have all arrived." The secretary who came up said.
"Okay, you go over first and inform them to prepare for a meeting." Keating said.
"Understood." The secretary entered the Equality Building faster than them.
"Joseph is on the front line, and Verak is responsible for coordinating the revolutionary forces outside. There are only two of us left here. Do you have any ideas?" As he walked towards the main entrance of the Equality Building, Morais turned to ask Keating.
The question was obviously asking Keating if he had any intention of serving as league president.
Keating didn't care whether Morais was just asking him casually to test him, or whether he really felt that he was more suitable for this position. He shook his head without hesitation and said: "There are still many things to take care of at the main school and the factory."
"It used to be quite easy. Although there were many things, I was good at them all. Now that I have to be elected as the chairman of the league, I actually feel very unsure." Morais whispered, "There are too many things that I don't have.
It’s been a big, big test to maintain balance and develop in an all-round way..."
"You don't have to worry about these. Just do what you are good at, and we will help with the rest." Keating reassured.
"I'm afraid of arousing everyone's worries, so I have never said these words to the outside world. I can only keep pretending to be calm to stabilize the morale of the army. During this time, I can have a few private conversations and secretly exchange my thoughts with you." Morais
He said a little unwillingly, "In the eyes of other people, you should be the most suitable person to be the chairman of the alliance besides me, but in my heart, you are more suitable than me."
"My opinion is exactly the opposite of yours." Keating declined. "Your qualifications and prestige are higher than mine. It is expected that you will serve as the new chairman of the alliance. Even from the perspective of reducing the impact as soon as possible, you can exert your best efforts."
The power you exert is several times that of mine. As for the subsequent work, it is not all decided by you alone, so you don’t have to bear the huge pressure in such a hurry."
Morais didn't know whether he had figured it out or realized that Yikitin's character would not force him to serve as chairman no matter what. He smiled bitterly and accepted the arrangement: "Then you will have to work hard from now on."
"The hardest thing is you, take care of yourself." Keating said.
"Yes, I want to carry Boyin's last wish and live until the day the new world comes." Morais changed the topic, "Now I finally got in touch with Verak, didn't you say anything to him?"
"I did, but he probably isn't in the mood to reply for the time being. What about you?"
"Same." Morais sighed lightly, "It's understandable. He lost contact with us for nearly a month, and the first news he finally received was bad news. He must be given some time to digest."
"He did a pretty good job and lived up to Boyin's expectations. He uncovered the traitors at the sub-station in Bash and eradicated his biggest enemy. Now in Mongolia, planning and preparation for the establishment of the sub-station have begun. I believe
It won't be long before he sends back good news." Keating has high hopes for Verak.
"Yes, we need good news now."
With that said, the two of them and a group of cadres and directors behind them came to the foot of the building.
As the hub of the International Equality Alliance's headquarters, the Equality Building has not relaxed its vigilance even though it is located in the core area of the power. There are multiple soldiers patrolling back and forth 24 hours a day. There is always a team of soldiers with live ammunition at the main entrance to check the people entering and leaving.
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"Comrade Morais! Comrade Keating!"
After a group of people came over, the soldiers saluted in unison.
Morais strode forward and patted the soldiers on duty late at night: "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard work!" the soldiers said in unison with their chests raised and their heads raised.
"What kind of inspection is needed?" Morais did not go in directly based on his identity. Instead, he stood in front of the soldiers and waited for them to complete the inspection before going in.
"You don't need to check, please come in!" The soldier captain took a step back, making way for Morais and others to enter the building.
"You are not here to protect me alone. Since everyone in the building needs to be protected, then everyone in the building should be inspected when entering and exiting. Otherwise, some people will be inspected, and some people will not be inspected.
Isn’t this in vain?” Morais knew that he was about to serve as the chairman of the alliance, and it would be superfluous to check himself. But if he did not need to check, Keating and others did not need to check, and the directors did not need to check, and the conditions were relaxed again and again.
, danger will come sooner or later.
"Yes!" The soldier captain stepped forward again, checked Morais, and touched the pistol from his waist. "According to the regulations, the chairman and vice president of the alliance can carry guns into the building. We don't have your guns."
I have the right to detain you, please come in!"
Seeing that Morais had set an example, Keating was very satisfied and also stepped forward to undergo the examination.
Seeing this, other people patiently stepped forward to be inspected and handed over their weapons.
"Before you come, only non-building staff need to be inspected and show permission when they come in. After all, everyone working in the building is the backbone of the alliance. If they really want to do something, there are plenty of opportunities." Stay.
At the gate, Keating Road is waiting for others to come in.
"I think it's not safe enough. If we can infiltrate the government forces, the government forces will naturally be able to infiltrate us." Morais is used to the level of alertness in the military.
"It makes sense." Keating chose to support.
"Minister Elton." The soldier captain finished checking one by one and met Elton, the minister of health and director of the alliance.
"Do I still need to check? Just take a look." Elton spread his hands and said with a low smile.
"I know you can't be in danger, but this is an order from Vice Chairman Morais." The soldier captain was a little embarrassed, wondering why Elton wanted to violate the order Morais just gave.
Elton smiled half-heartedly, and under the gaze of the soldier captain, he took out the gun from his waist and loaded the gun generously: "Look, my gun is actually not loaded with bullets."
Just when the soldier captain was about to take it over, Elton's expression suddenly changed, he looked fiercely at Morais and Keating who were standing inside waiting for them, raised his gun, took aim, and pulled the trigger!
Morais faced the door and saw Elton's sudden rise immediately. He yelled and pushed the unaware Keating away with his excellent reaction speed: "Be careful! El--"
"Bang bang bang!"
"Puff puff puff!"
Before the reminder could be finished, several bullets burst out from the muzzle of the gun and penetrated Morais' chest.