Chapter 212: Chapter 98: Xu Mo Who Doesn’t Want to Be a Hero Chapter 212: Chapter 98: Xu Mo Who Doesn’t Want to Be a Hero The people of the Southern Army watched as Elder Tantai left, leaving behind several corpses in the camp.
Intense anger shone in their eyes as they said to Shen Qianzhong, “Commander!”
Today, someone dared to put a knife to the Commander’s neck.
With just one command from him, they would go to war.
Shen Qianzhong also gazed at Tantai’s retreating figure.
In today’s battle, although the Southern Army won the first round, they had lost the second round disastrously.
The surprise attack by the Genetic Warriors had damaged the image of the Southern Army.
One could say they lost this battle.
Turning around, he looked at the bodies on the ground and saluted them.
He had taken note of this debt.
“Return to the base,” Shen Qianzhong ordered, turning to leave.
The people were indeed not arranged by him.
He himself was in the camp and had not set up enough defense.
To assassinate Xu Mo live on the entire city’s broadcast, against the rules, was never his intention.
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He wouldn’t commit such folly.
Someone wanted the Southern Army and Academy Faction to completely break, leaving no room for reconciliation, no way out.
And they had succeeded.
Now, both the Southern Army and the Academy Faction would see each other as enemies, standing entirely on opposing sides.
Shen Qianzhong had never liked the Academy Faction.
Their style was something he disdained, as he had said: comfortable, pleasure-seeking, wasteful of Steel Dome City’s resources.
Moreover, the constant strife between various powers had greatly affected the city’s operational efficiency.
This struggle needed to end.
All military forces needed to be managed by the army, military spending needed to be increased.
Only then could Steel Dome City’s military combat strength grow stronger and catch up to the core cities.
He wanted an utterly militarized city.
“Commander Shen, do you have anything else to say?” The fearless reporter caught up with Shen Qianzhong, only to be stopped by soldiers of the Southern Army.
These reporters, eager for a sensational news story, were particularly bold.
Shen Qianzhong stopped in his tracks, then approached the reporter.
The reporter looking at Shen Qianzhong suddenly felt an intense pressure.
Shen Qianzhong addressed the camera, saying, “I still believe that the military management of the Extraordinary Academy is the right path for strengthening the city’s defenses.”
After speaking, he left.
The reporter was stunned for a moment.
Commander Shen was still insisting on his perspective.
As for the conflict, he didn’t mention it at all; it was not something to be proud of.
Elsewhere, Xu Mo also returned to the camp surrounded by a crowd.
Seeing Xu Mo’s return, all the members of the Extraordinary Colleges gathered around.
“How are you?”
“Are you okay?” many asked.
“It hurts,” Xu Mo thought inwardly.
He could bear it on the battlefield, but once off, the pain struck him.
Those were real injuries.
However, in such an atmosphere, complaining of pain did not fit the ‘glorious’ image.
“I’m fine,” Xu Mo said, bearing it.
Everyone smiled with relief that he was okay.
Xu Mo moved forward, and the crowd automatically made way, escorting him like they were welcoming a triumphant hero.
“Go and get your wounds treated,” Lin Qingze said.
Xu Mo nodded and then saw the screen broadcasting Shen Qianzhong’s statement.
Many students of the Extraordinary Academy looked angry.
Shen Qianzhong still had the audacity to speak after breaching the rules by letting the Genetic Warriors launch a surprise assassination.
“Xu Mo, Commander Shen believes that imposing military control over the Extraordinary Academy is the right way.
What’s your view on this?” a reporter rushed forward to interview Xu Mo.
Some students tried to separate her, but she frantically pushed forward.
As a person who stood against the Southern Army on his own, Xu Mo had become an influential figure in Steel Dome City.
Moreover, so young, Xu Mo’s perspective would be highly representative.
“I think the Southern Military District needs to disband on the spot, why don’t you ask Commander Shen about his thoughts?” Xu Mo said to the reporter, eliciting smiles from many students.
Just like Xu Mo.
“Do you disagree with Commander Shen’s thoughts?
However, with frequent corruption incidents at the college, many in Steel Dome City believe that military management is more suitable for the Extraordinary Academy.
It would save resources and cultivate more exceptional talents,” the reporter persisted.
Xu Mo frowned.
Commander Shen’s view had won public support because it stood from the perspective of the people of Steel Dome City; in a sense, it was indeed correct and aligned with the interests of the city’s residents.
Military officers would certainly conserve resources, and through rigorous training, naturally produce more talents.
That’s why many citizens supported him.
It seemed that even with the battle won, the debate over this matter wouldn’t cease.
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Probably the Eight Extraordinary Colleges would still face such a dilemma.
As a hero of Steel Dome City, his teacher couldn’t speak out on some matters.
In that case, he would speak.
He didn’t want to be a hero.
Xu Mo paused in his stride, standing in front of the reporter.
The reporter looked at him as well, seemingly expecting Xu Mo’s response.
“As far as I’m concerned, the media has recently exposed numerous corruption scandals, accepting bribes from corporations to attack the academy.
Moreover, I believe such practices are very common in the media industry.
Why are you still standing in front of me?”
Xu Mo looked at the other party and said, “May I suggest abolishing the media industry and sending media personnel to the military district for militarized training?
Not only would this save social resources, but it would also provide more manpower to guard the city.”
Moral abduction?
Who can’t do it.
“Besides, for those who think Commander Shen is right, perhaps they should consider sending them to the military district for militarized training as well,” Xu Mo added.
The people around were stunned by Xu Mo’s words.
Lin Qingze was also taken aback—this guy…
Some truths, although universally acknowledged, change when spoken aloud.
Xu Mo’s words were undeniably rebellious.
“That can’t be equated with the Extraordinary Academy,” the reporter countered.
“The Extraordinary Academy is meant to train heroes.”
“You’re right, the Extraordinary Academy is meant to train heroes, but the students of the Extraordinary Academy are not born heroes; they are civilians first, just like you,” Xu Mo continued, staring at the reporter.
“The Extraordinary Academy, as an inclusive place, accepts talented young people and cultivates them.
After graduation, the students move on to various positions, contributing their strength to Steel Dome City, as Dean Lin said.
If one day the city faces a crisis, although not all graduates will live up to the public’s expectations, I believe many students from the Extraordinary Academy will still stand up and become the heroes the public hopes for.”
“The reason I am taking the risk to stand on the battlefield today is because of the kindness Noah Academy has shown me, and so I am willing to fight for the academy.”
“If there are still those who think the academy needs military control, I suggest they enlist in the military district first, to contribute to the city, rather than imposing strict demands on teenagers.
If anyone thinks they are wasting the city’s resources, let me tell you, it’s not just the Extraordinary Academy that’s willing to invest resources in them.
Byron Star is not limited to Steel Dome City when it comes to the presence of Extraordinary Academies.”
Xu Mo’s words silenced the surroundings, as countless citizens of Steel Dome City looked up at that young and resolute face.
Clearly, Xu Mo’s words did not match the public’s expectations of a ‘hero,’ but they were very real.
Not everyone is born a hero.
“Finally, I have great admiration for the real soldiers.
They have lofty ideals and a spirit of selfless sacrifice, defending the city by sacrificing themselves.
Over the past twenty days, I have gone through special training with them and have come to understand them better.
They are tolerant, selfless, and uncomplaining, not seeking fame or profit, the true unsung heroes of the city.”
Having said that, Xu Mo faced southwest and saluted militarily, commanding respect.
It seemed like a jab at the Southern Army as well.
Members of the Southwest Military District, sitting in the parade ground, were taken aback by Xu Mo’s gesture.
Then someone said, “This young wolf is trying to drag us into the water.”
Nevertheless, they all smiled.
This kid is the real deal, choosing rebellion over being hailed as a hero.
Commander Qiu, too, watched the screen, musing that Dean Tantai’s disciple was quite different from the Old Dean.
A good thing, though, as he wouldn’t be burdened by fame and wealth.
Students from all eight Extraordinary Colleges watched Xu Mo’s face, and in that moment, even those from Nanming Academy who harbored animosity towards Xu Mo couldn’t help but show admiration.
Xu Mo had voiced what they dared not say.
They came to the Extraordinary Academy to improve themselves.
At this age, who could possess such a lofty ideal?
What right does the Southern Military District have to demand military control over them?
If the Steel Dome City Government dares to do that, they might as well follow Xu Mo’s lead and drop out.
“So handsome, I want to marry him,” a girl blurted out.
“You?” a student beside her said disdainfully.
“S-bro is meant for the Nanming Goddess.
I have approved S-bro to be with the Nanming Goddess.”
The people around them chuckled.
When news had spread of Xu Mo’s supposed date with the Nanming Goddess, they thought Xu Mo wasn’t worthy.
But now, the students from Nanming Academy had accepted Xu Mo.
S-bro from Noah Academy and the Nanming Goddess are quite a match, maybe it’s time for a union between the two academies.
Even though S-bro is a bit young, he likes older women.
Age is not a problem.
Speaking of which, the Nanming Goddess also went to the camp to watch the battle, wonder if sparks will fly.
When the Old Dean returned to camp and learned of Xu Mo’s words through Lin Qingze, he was left speechless.
This kid…
But perhaps it’s for the best, as this might dampen the debate over military control of the Extraordinary Academy.
However, Xu Mo’s remarks would likely stir considerable controversy.
But Xu Mo himself didn’t care about that.
The eight Extraordinary Colleges began to evacuate the camp, drawing the curtain on this conflict with the military district.
But the impact of this dispute would be far-reaching.
As everyone had anticipated, Xu Mo’s comments sparked a massive controversy.
Some disliked him, thinking Xu Mo had talent but was somewhat selfish, insignificant to the city.
Of course, many others liked Xu Mo even more, as if seeing a more authentic and multidimensional genius!