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Chapter 479
chapter 0223 part 1
Chapter 222: Dividing the Spoils
This Manor was recently purchased by Boss Tang for sixty million US Dollars, with an additional twenty million spent on renovations.
A typical Jiangnan garden-style Mansion was covered by dense trees. Small bridges over flowing water, carved beams and painted rafters, Rockeries, and ponds were all immersed in a lush green landscape.
Large areas of grey roof tiles were arranged in a staggered pattern, making it extremely elegant and secluded.
This Mansion, named Tang Estate, had only recently been completed and was one of Boss Tang's Mansions!
Its purpose, needless to say, was naturally for keeping mistresses and indulging in illicit affairs.
The Helicopter flew low over the Sea Surface. Tang Song sat in the Helicopter, sipping bitter but fragrant coffee from a cup while overlooking the azure Ocean. Watching the waves on the Sea Surface, it had been over two months since the Lyon War. Tang Song had also emerged from the shadows. In everyone's eyes, he was the Agent put forward by the Sacred Shield Brotherhood.
Their view wasn't entirely wrong. The Church, the largest Branch of the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, was a staunch supporter of Boss Tang for certain reasons (a fixed batch of silver-plated gold crosses every year).
Old Weyland, along with his old friend, also stood by him.
Not long ago, Tang Song even rescued the Old Ghost Rider from Blackheart and prevented Blackheart's plan to invade the Mortal Realm.
Within the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, some Elders who possessed supernatural powers also had a good impression of Tang Song.
In León City, after the war against the Aliens, Tang Song subtly gained the support of several major factions within the Sacred Shield Brotherhood.
If the Sacred Shield Brotherhood wasn't such a loose organization itself, perhaps with Tang Song's prestige, he could even have become the Chairman of the Brotherhood.
So, for the past two months, Tang Song, under the halo of the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, has been navigating various cocktail parties and secret meetings.
There were many pretexts for these cocktail parties and secret meetings, but the real purpose was only one: dividing the spoils.
*Cough cough*, of course not! It was merely the post-war distribution of benefits, the weapons and equipment left behind by the Aliens, and the development rights to the Spatial Gate. For these things, several countries had been openly and covertly vying for the past two months.
The number of visits between several Heads of State and Senior Government Officials combined was more than in the past few years.
Of course, not all countries were qualified to share this cake. National strength was the entry ticket. Small Countries like Japan and South Korea didn't even have their independent sovereignty.
It was naturally impossible for them to get a share.
The Japanese Prime Minister and the South Korean President visited the Federation multiple times, shamelessly wanting to join this feast.
But their masters couldn't even eat enough of this cake themselves, let alone spare any for dogs.
Of course, the reason Francis gave for refusing them was legitimate: they were dividing the spoils of war from defeating the Aliens, and your two countries didn't even participate in this "war."
Dividing the spoils of war? The other countries might not agree! With just a few sentences, he sent them away.
There weren't many people truly qualified to divide this cake: the five council members of the World Security Council, plus Wakanda, which intended to ease tensions with the Federation.
On the Lyon Battlefield this time, Wakanda lost over a dozen Vibranium Jets, undoubtedly proving their strength and sincerity to the World Security Council.
They naturally qualified for an entry ticket.
Boss Tang, representing the Sacred Shield Brotherhood and the Mutant group combined, counted as half.
Six and a half people dividing one cake. Even so, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth was implicitly complaining about too many people and somewhat questioning Tang Song's qualifications.
However, Boss Tang's entry ticket was unique. Without that Beast Hide Scroll, the existence of the Spatial Gate wouldn't be a cake, but a time bomb.
On this point, the Senior Government Officials of several countries were very clear.
And the Sacred Shield Brotherhood and the Mutant group standing behind Tang Song meant they couldn't use methods against ordinary people to seize control of the Beast Hide from Tang Song.
Leaving aside others, they couldn't bypass The Church alone.
The Church was not a religious mascot like on Tang Song's first Earth; they genuinely possessed supernatural powers. Since the Beast Hide Scroll connected to Hell, it was possible that Heaven also existed.
Just thinking about the legends of Angels destroying the world in the Bible made these Senior Government Officials shudder and resolve not to provoke these religious fanatics.
Regarding the claim that the Beast Hide Scroll connected to Hell, after technological detection by the top scientists of several countries, no one questioned it.
Just as the Federal Hellboy was not a secret, among the High-level Staff of various countries, they undoubtedly had a clearer understanding of the world's reality than the General Public.
Of course, for Boss Tang, the troubles after becoming high-profile also became apparent. Every day, countless people visited him under various pretexts.
However, this was also the benefit brought by strength plus power and influence. If it were just strength, look at that big oaf in the next village, *cough cough*, Superman from the neighboring DC! Feared by everyone, any organization with a bit of ability wouldn't dare call itself a top DC organization without stockpiling some Kryptonite.
Boss Tang was different. His strength was powerful but not displayed. He was connected to countless organizations behind the scenes. Most crucially, he didn't hog everything! The Brotherhood of Mutants, the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, secretly controlled a Branch of Hydra, had a good relationship with the Avengers, exchanged shares with major federal consortiums, and was also a Councillor in the Federal Congress.
Any single one of these identities, when taken out, would place him at the tip of the pyramid.
"As the ancestors said, a single tree does not make a forest. But it seems Yggdrasil alone supports the Nine Realms, and Galactus is a lone wolf, treating planets as snacks."
"Damn it! It seems I'm still not strong enough. When I truly become powerful...!"
The Helicopter hovered above the hidden Tang Estate. The several Rockeries below slowly moved apart, clearing a spacious landing field.
Tang Song, accompanied by Scarlet Witch Wanda, stepped off the transport craft. Over a dozen bodyguards and Filipina Maids came forward to greet them.
Tang Song led Wanda to a Yard.
This Yard was only about ten meters long and wide, but arranged by expert artisans, several clumps of bamboo and a line of Rockeries surrounded a small flower pavilion.
Large patches of vines covered more than half of the pavilion. A clear spring flowed from beside the pavilion, circled it, and then flowed out beside a Rockery.
In the Yard, a dining table had already been set up. Several chefs wearing tall white hats were preparing delicacies nearby.
This meal considered Wanda's taste, so the chefs on standby at the Manor were Western food chefs.
The main course was steak, accompanied by some fried shrimp balls, white wine steamed mussels, some Western-style seafood dishes, and some Western desserts, plus a cream mushroom soup and a bottle of good quality red wine!
"Your father sent you here about the Utopia matter?"
Chapter 222: Dividing the Spoils
This Manor was recently purchased by Boss Tang for sixty million US Dollars, with an additional twenty million spent on renovations.
A typical Jiangnan garden-style Mansion was covered by dense trees. Small bridges over flowing water, carved beams and painted rafters, Rockeries, and ponds were all immersed in a lush green landscape.
Large areas of grey roof tiles were arranged in a staggered pattern, making it extremely elegant and secluded.
This Mansion, named Tang Estate, had only recently been completed and was one of Boss Tang's Mansions!
Its purpose, needless to say, was naturally for keeping mistresses and indulging in illicit affairs.
The Helicopter flew low over the Sea Surface. Tang Song sat in the Helicopter, sipping bitter but fragrant coffee from a cup while overlooking the azure Ocean. Watching the waves on the Sea Surface, it had been over two months since the Lyon War. Tang Song had also emerged from the shadows. In everyone's eyes, he was the Agent put forward by the Sacred Shield Brotherhood.
Their view wasn't entirely wrong. The Church, the largest Branch of the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, was a staunch supporter of Boss Tang for certain reasons (a fixed batch of silver-plated gold crosses every year).
Old Weyland, along with his old friend, also stood by him.
Not long ago, Tang Song even rescued the Old Ghost Rider from Blackheart and prevented Blackheart's plan to invade the Mortal Realm.
Within the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, some Elders who possessed supernatural powers also had a good impression of Tang Song.
In León City, after the war against the Aliens, Tang Song subtly gained the support of several major factions within the Sacred Shield Brotherhood.
If the Sacred Shield Brotherhood wasn't such a loose organization itself, perhaps with Tang Song's prestige, he could even have become the Chairman of the Brotherhood.
So, for the past two months, Tang Song, under the halo of the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, has been navigating various cocktail parties and secret meetings.
There were many pretexts for these cocktail parties and secret meetings, but the real purpose was only one: dividing the spoils.
*Cough cough*, of course not! It was merely the post-war distribution of benefits, the weapons and equipment left behind by the Aliens, and the development rights to the Spatial Gate. For these things, several countries had been openly and covertly vying for the past two months.
The number of visits between several Heads of State and Senior Government Officials combined was more than in the past few years.
Of course, not all countries were qualified to share this cake. National strength was the entry ticket. Small Countries like Japan and South Korea didn't even have their independent sovereignty.
It was naturally impossible for them to get a share.
The Japanese Prime Minister and the South Korean President visited the Federation multiple times, shamelessly wanting to join this feast.
But their masters couldn't even eat enough of this cake themselves, let alone spare any for dogs.
Of course, the reason Francis gave for refusing them was legitimate: they were dividing the spoils of war from defeating the Aliens, and your two countries didn't even participate in this "war."
Dividing the spoils of war? The other countries might not agree! With just a few sentences, he sent them away.
There weren't many people truly qualified to divide this cake: the five council members of the World Security Council, plus Wakanda, which intended to ease tensions with the Federation.
On the Lyon Battlefield this time, Wakanda lost over a dozen Vibranium Jets, undoubtedly proving their strength and sincerity to the World Security Council.
They naturally qualified for an entry ticket.
Boss Tang, representing the Sacred Shield Brotherhood and the Mutant group combined, counted as half.
Six and a half people dividing one cake. Even so, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth was implicitly complaining about too many people and somewhat questioning Tang Song's qualifications.
However, Boss Tang's entry ticket was unique. Without that Beast Hide Scroll, the existence of the Spatial Gate wouldn't be a cake, but a time bomb.
On this point, the Senior Government Officials of several countries were very clear.
And the Sacred Shield Brotherhood and the Mutant group standing behind Tang Song meant they couldn't use methods against ordinary people to seize control of the Beast Hide from Tang Song.
Leaving aside others, they couldn't bypass The Church alone.
The Church was not a religious mascot like on Tang Song's first Earth; they genuinely possessed supernatural powers. Since the Beast Hide Scroll connected to Hell, it was possible that Heaven also existed.
Just thinking about the legends of Angels destroying the world in the Bible made these Senior Government Officials shudder and resolve not to provoke these religious fanatics.
Regarding the claim that the Beast Hide Scroll connected to Hell, after technological detection by the top scientists of several countries, no one questioned it.
Just as the Federal Hellboy was not a secret, among the High-level Staff of various countries, they undoubtedly had a clearer understanding of the world's reality than the General Public.
Of course, for Boss Tang, the troubles after becoming high-profile also became apparent. Every day, countless people visited him under various pretexts.
However, this was also the benefit brought by strength plus power and influence. If it were just strength, look at that big oaf in the next village, *cough cough*, Superman from the neighboring DC! Feared by everyone, any organization with a bit of ability wouldn't dare call itself a top DC organization without stockpiling some Kryptonite.
Boss Tang was different. His strength was powerful but not displayed. He was connected to countless organizations behind the scenes. Most crucially, he didn't hog everything! The Brotherhood of Mutants, the Sacred Shield Brotherhood, secretly controlled a Branch of Hydra, had a good relationship with the Avengers, exchanged shares with major federal consortiums, and was also a Councillor in the Federal Congress.
Any single one of these identities, when taken out, would place him at the tip of the pyramid.
"As the ancestors said, a single tree does not make a forest. But it seems Yggdrasil alone supports the Nine Realms, and Galactus is a lone wolf, treating planets as snacks."
"Damn it! It seems I'm still not strong enough. When I truly become powerful...!"
The Helicopter hovered above the hidden Tang Estate. The several Rockeries below slowly moved apart, clearing a spacious landing field.
Tang Song, accompanied by Scarlet Witch Wanda, stepped off the transport craft. Over a dozen bodyguards and Filipina Maids came forward to greet them.
Tang Song led Wanda to a Yard.
This Yard was only about ten meters long and wide, but arranged by expert artisans, several clumps of bamboo and a line of Rockeries surrounded a small flower pavilion.
Large patches of vines covered more than half of the pavilion. A clear spring flowed from beside the pavilion, circled it, and then flowed out beside a Rockery.
In the Yard, a dining table had already been set up. Several chefs wearing tall white hats were preparing delicacies nearby.
This meal considered Wanda's taste, so the chefs on standby at the Manor were Western food chefs.
The main course was steak, accompanied by some fried shrimp balls, white wine steamed mussels, some Western-style seafood dishes, and some Western desserts, plus a cream mushroom soup and a bottle of good quality red wine!
"Your father sent you here about the Utopia matter?"
