Resurrection Empire

Chapter 1398: Chapter 527: Subduing the Enemy Without Fighting (Part 2)

This thing, once presented, immediately settled the matter.

The lifespan of the invisible coating was extended from over fifty years to five thousand years. Seemingly a quantitative change, it was actually qualitative, as the core internal structure of the macromolecule underwent fundamental change, akin to the difference between graphite and diamond, both being carbon allotropes.

As for the modification process by the Red Blade Science Academy, it seems mysterious, but it’s not complicated. It simply involves adjusting the diet recipe of the mutated Star Annihilation Ants to change the properties of their secretions.

When these pieces of evidence were presented, the Augustus Academy was dumbstruck on the spot.

The opinion field within the Nanxiang Star Cluster was completely overturned.

As for Liu An himself, trying to manipulate power in the courtroom to deceive the world was no longer easy.

As Ren Zhong said, he has seen through the essence of Empire politics.

High-ranking nobles have begun to personally investigate the matter and explicitly warned Liu An not to cross the line or casually shake the dignity of the Imperial Earl.

No matter how shallow Earl Red Blade Ren Zhong’s foundation is, he is always a certified Earl of the Royal Family.

As a core tier of the Empire nobility, the Earl naturally should have its dignity.

If the matter escalates, and the entire Mechanical Empire sees how an Earl is being oppressed like this, it could even destabilize the structure of the Empire’s power Pyramid, leaving endless hidden dangers.

Liu An broke out in a cold sweat, quickly pulling back his powers.

The Chief Court judge and the jury, who were originally biased to the extreme, immediately transformed into embodiments of fairness and integrity, treating the evidence and witnesses of both sides more rigorously.

There’s nothing left to say now. Viscount Nan Jiu, Grue Augustus, was quickly judged to be liable, having to bear all arbitration fees, and publicly apologize to Earl Red Blade. This was one thing, but the final judgment document even included a reputation damage fee.

This matter isn’t big in itself, but the reputation damage to a grand Earl is a truly unbearable astronomical number for the now bankrupt Nan Jiu Viscount Augustus family.

This isn’t the end.

Another lawsuit has come.

The plaintiff in this case is the mysterious consortium that has been supporting the Augustus family, and the defendants are Grue Augustus and his family.

The representative of the other side also took the stand, producing a black-and-white mortgage contract, clearly pointing out that the Augustus family was incapable of fulfilling the contract, unable to repay the loan within five years, and requested the court to immediately declare the Augustus family bankrupt, thereby offsetting the debt with all pledged assets.

Grue pointed angrily at the opposition, about to say something to struggle, when he saw the consortium steward, whom he had met once, turn to greet Jin Simin, bowing and introducing himself, "Hello, Chief Governor Jin Simin, I’m Chen Guohua, general manager of Red Blade Capital."

Jin Simin was initially a bit surprised, but soon he understood and laughed heartily, "Hello, General Manager Chen, nice to meet you."

These two played along on the spot, how could Grue not understand he was being majorly deceived, yet he still couldn’t quite grasp it, "Chen Guohua, who... who exactly are you?"

Upon hearing that, Chen Guohua turned around, pulled out an instrument, quickly stimulated his face with microcurrents, slightly altered his facial features but again revealed some familiar traits.

Grue immediately recognized him, pointing and asking, "What’s your relation to Chen Yinghua, the former general manager of Source Star Commerce?"

"Chen Yinghua is my father." Chen Guohua candidly replied, "Back then, when Marshal Zheng established the Shattered Star Ring, someone had to go assist in managing the assets. I volunteered to Earl Ren to leave the Red Blade Star and delve into the galaxy, first liaising with numerous diplomatic institutions abroad of Red Blade Star, each forming small trade and financial companies, and eventually merging into a large consortium temporarily named Star Cluster Commerce. Subsequently, we began absorbing the substantial native capital provided by the recuperating Expeditionary Army in the Shattered Star Ring, holding substantial funds. Since you, Viscount Nan Jiu, want to sell assets, and we have large sums that need to reintegrate into the Empire’s commercial system, it’s only natural for us to acquire your assets. Of course, the breach of contract is your own fault, Viscount Nan Jiu Grue. No one else to blame."

Taking advantage of this fair and solemn courtroom occasion, and the natural popularity brought by this broadcasted trial, Ren Zhong’s external capital moves finally made a grand appearance.

All of a sudden, many in the Nanxiang Star Cluster, who had been kept in the dark, suddenly woke up, realizing why the activity of Space Pirates has significantly decreased in recent years. It turns out Ren Zhong had long dispatched an Expeditionary Fleet for a raid, undermining the backup that Liu An had placed outside, integrating it into a unified power.

Many in the Nanxiang Star Cluster originally thought Earl Red Blade was being oppressed by Nanxiang Marquis Liu An, but now they realize this Earl Red Blade’s means are far scarier than imagined, his foundations deep and unreachable.

Over there, the chief judge saw this noble courtroom had turned into an absurd scene where forces under Earl Red Blade were advertising for themselves, quickly gathered all the information, and decisively put an end to it.

The Augustus family was immediately declared bankrupt, right there in court.

Then a series of chain reactions followed one after another.

Finally revealing the veil on his face and showing his true face, Red Blade Capital also made a public entrance, announcing the takeover of all the industries and the title of Viscount Nan Jiu, and began publicly inviting investments.

On the courtroom, Grue Augustus widened his eyes, staring fiercely at everyone present, his lips trembling violently.

At times he pointed at Jin Simin, at other times he angrily pointed at Chen Guohua, and sometimes glared at the chief judge, yet didn’t know whom to curse.