Lord of the Sky City-Chapter 702 - 665 Guiding Public Opinion
Chapter 702: Chapter 665: Guiding Public Opinion Chapter 702: Chapter 665: Guiding Public Opinion Since the last demon attack, Backhill Village had become relatively quiet, even though it would still be harassed by demons every now and then, but these harassments were considered normal. At most, there would be about a hundred demons, and without any Flying Demons, which meant that Rocky was having quite a good time recently.
However, unlike the tranquility of Backhill Village, the outside world was not the same.
Now, two months had passed since the last large-scale demon attack, and during these two months, the Demons had launched two more organized attacks. Though neither was as large as the first, dozens of Sky Cities and multiple times more land properties had been attacked. In addition to that, small-scale attacks occurred daily.
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It could be said that the past two months had been the worst in the last decade. By this time, even deliberate concealment by the Shadow Alliance was useless; everyone had already felt the change, and enormous panic thus spread throughout the skies.
Facing the panic of the people, The Three Great Alliances had no choice but to gather a large military force, on one hand to increase the security around safe zones, and on the other hand to enhance their patrol and support efforts. As long as a Sky City was attacked and a rescue request was issued, the troops of The Three Great Alliances would immediately move out to assist, and that assistance was gratuitous.
In this situation, the scene was finally brought under control, but that was merely preventing it from getting worse. In fact, everyone knew that the skies could never be as sunny and bright as before.
The Three Great Alliances were naturally aware of this, so they subsequently changed their strategy and began gradually leading public opinion.
“Look, this is the intelligence that just arrived today.”
Rocky was handling official duties in his study when Athena came in, bringing intelligence from the Shadow Alliance.
“What does it say?”
“A statement from a group of demonologists.”
As she spoke, Athena sat on the sofa and then unfolded the intelligence, reading, “Master Chernikov’s latest report indicates that the appearance of Flying Demons undoubtedly represents a breakthrough in demon evolution, and the presence of Flying Demons also indirectly confirms Master Chernikov’s previous conjectures that the direction of demon evolution is closely related to their attack targets…”
The so-called demonologists refer to a group of scholars who specialize in studying demons. These individuals focus academically on demons, and for this reason, many major alliances provide substantial support for their research, resulting in increasingly complex relationships between demonologists and various major forces. Thus, often their statements are academically inclined on one hand, and on the other, they are used as mouthpieces for major forces.
“According to Master Chernikov’s research, the direction of demon evolution depends on their objectives. These monsters, who know only to occupy and destroy, will evolve differently based on different targets. Although the evolution cycle requires as much time as other species, it still warrants everyone’s vigilance, because if Master Chernikov’s conjecture is correct, then the next target of the demons is already very clear; these monsters have set their sights on the skies.”
“However, everyone need not worry—for now, demon evolution is still in its early stages. The vast majority of demons have not yet completed their true evolution, so all we need…”
After finishing reading this report, Athena looked at Rocky, “What do you think?”
“There’s no doubt that the demon evolution conjecture is correct,” Rocky said, putting down his work.
He had also heard of Master Chernikov, an expert in demon research, who had proposed the demon evolution theory decades ago. Although at the time the idea was too avant-garde and many people did not agree with it, ridiculing such statements, time proved everything. The emergence of Flying Demons undoubtedly proved that demons were capable of evolution, and, as mentioned in the report, that demons would evolve differently depending on their attack targets—Rocky agreed one hundred percent with Chernikov’s statement.
“No, I didn’t ask you about your view on demon evolution theory; I’m asking why the Shadow Alliance would release this kind of report at this time.”
Athena shook her head after looking at Rocky.
She obviously knew that the demon evolution theory was correct, but her real question was why, in such a turbulent situation, the Shadow Alliance would release this kind of intelligence? To prove that the demon evolution theory was correct would not stabilize the situation but could potentially make the already unstable situation even worse. Why would the Shadow Alliance do this?
“That…”
Hearing Athena say this, Rocky furrowed his brows, and after thinking for a moment, said uncertainly, “Do you mean that The Three Great Alliances are preparing for the third counterattack war through public opinion?”
Indeed, releasing this kind of statement about demon evolution now would further undermine people’s confidence, but since the Shadow Alliance, a large organization, had done so, there must be a reason. After thinking it over, Rocky could not think of another reason. The only plausible explanation was that the Shadow Alliance was steering public opinion for the third counterattack war!
Counterattack wars of this global scale require very careful handling of public opinion. Only by mobilizing the enthusiasm of everyone in the skies could the real war commence. Given the current situation, where everyone was immersed in panic, even if The Three Great Alliances were ready for battle, they could not start the war. Therefore, it was necessary to mobilize people’s enthusiasm, make everyone feel that this war was necessary, and generate a desire for it. Only by achieving this could the actual war begin.
And from the content of the report just read, the Shadow Alliance was clearly guiding the public’s thoughts because the intelligence stated that although demons had begun to evolve, this evolution was just beginning. This implicitly told everyone that they must initiate the war sooner rather than later, lest it be too late. And since the Shadow Alliance had started reporting this, it indicated that The Three Great Alliances were preparing for war!
“Pretty much.”
After Rocky finished speaking, Athena nodded slightly, “From this report, it’s indeed clear that The Three Great Alliances have already begun to stir up the public. However, they probably haven’t made full preparations yet, at least from the intelligence I have received.”
“Oh? What intelligence have you received?”
It had been mentioned before that Athena had her own intelligence network, which was no less robust than that of the Shadow Alliance, so upon hearing this, Rocky immediately asked.
“According to my intelligence, there seems to be a division among The Three Great Alliances.”
“A division? Why?”
“Because of you, of course.”
After looking at Rocky, Athena smiled.
