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Faced with Sakata Jiro's angry questioning, Inas remained calm and simply said in a flat tone, "I know all that you're saying, but we can find a way to resolve it."

Sakata Jiro was momentarily speechless.

Yes, if the subterranean people can develop satellites to artificially create total solar eclipses, it means they have a certain level of expertise in technological development. What surface humans can think of, subterranean scientists can also think of.

However, Gu Chen had a different opinion. Seeing that Sakata Jiro was speechless, he said, "I believe that you have the ability to solve the various disasters caused by the Earth falling into a state of polar night. But there is one thing that you may not have thought of, which is whether you have enough time to solve these problems."

"Let's not talk about anything far off. Just look at the day when the planets align two years from now. How high do you think the success rate is in causing the world to fall into a polar night due to our interference?"

"Don't say we don't have the capability to destroy the artificial satellites you launch. If you knew anything about us, you wouldn't have such a thought."

"When the war between surface humans and underground humans breaks out in full force, are you confident that you can win a real victory within two years?"

"Even if we assume, hypothetically, that your side ultimately wins the war, how many of your people will actually survive?"

"If Queen Inas is not well aware of the capabilities of us humans on the surface, I can tell you something: we humans on the surface have developed star-destroying weapons."

Queen Inas's pupils dilated sharply, and her expression became visibly tense.

Gu Chen's voice continued: "That's right, it's the kind of star-destroying weapon you know."

"Furthermore, I think that if the war really develops to a point where it is extremely detrimental to us humans on Earth, then there will be a country that is prepared to perish together with you."

"Of course, you may doubt the veracity of my words, but what I want to say is that even without star-destroying weapons, our Earth Defense Force has developed quite a few earth-penetrating missiles."

"In addition to all of the above, we also have strong support, namely our fellow Moon people who live on the moon."

"At the same time, having established a lunar base on the moon, we will completely dominate the air. Queen Inas can now carefully consider the consequences once the war begins."

"The above is not a threat, but simply to encourage Queen Inas to calm down and think carefully about the path we should take together."

"To confront or to cooperate? That depends on your decision, Queen Inas."

After saying this, Gu Chen fell silent and waited quietly for Queen Inas's response.

After hearing Gu Chen's words, Inas fell into a long silence, her expression constantly changing.

Finally, her expression relaxed, as if she had let go of some burden, and she revealed a relieved smile, saying, "So, how should I address you, sir?"

"Commander-in-Chief of the Earth Defense Force in the Asia-Pacific region, Gu Chen, it's a pleasure to meet you, Queen Inas."

Seeing this, Gu Chen smiled and introduced himself while extending his hand to Inas.

As can be seen from the original plot, Queen Inas is a wise ruler whose decision-making process reflects her sense of responsibility for the continuation of her people. She strives for peace through technological means and can flexibly adjust her strategies in times of crisis.

Against the backdrop of resource conflicts as depicted in the original story, Queen Inas demonstrates the survival wisdom and resilience to compromise that a ruler possesses in such a unique environment.

Even though in the original story, a violent conflict between subterranean and surface humans was caused by a lieutenant who was terrified by the existence of subterranean people, Inas ultimately chose a strategic retreat to preserve the flame of civilization, rather than going all out to fight the surface humans head-on.

This clearly shows that Inas knew that waging war against the surface humans would only result in mutual destruction.

If she knew this, why did she carry out the artificial total solar eclipse plan in the first place?

It's conceivable that various factions existed within the underground human civilization ruled by Queen Inas.

After all, underground humans are still humans, and as long as they are human, their complex inner world will evolve into all sorts of different kinds of people.

Therefore, what Gu Chen needs to do is to demonstrate his stance and show a little muscle, so that the underground human civilization understands that a hardline approach will not end well.

Queen Inas might need Gu Chen's firm stance to persuade the pro-war faction within her ranks.

If both sides recognize the destructive power and even the life-threatening risks of war, they will be more cautious about starting a war and will instead seek peaceful cooperation.

After all, war was merely a means to survive, not the outcome they desired.

Queen Inas then extended her hand and shook hands with Gu Chen for the first time in countless years between surface humans and underground humans.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Gu Chen. I just didn't expect someone in such a high position to be on the front lines carrying out a mission."

Inas was somewhat surprised that Gu Chen held such a high position. Although she had guessed from Gu Chen's previous words that he must hold an important position, she still underestimated his status.

"Aren't you the same? As the queen, you also appear here."

Gu Chen smiled and replied.

"Alright, let's cut to the chase and talk about how we can cooperate on the day the planets align two years from now."

"First, my demand is to ensure that we underground people are protected from underground collapse caused by geological movements in two years. The only solution we can think of is to escape to the surface, but the sunlight on the surface will harm us."

"How does Mr. Gu Chen plan to resolve this?"

After a brief introduction, Inas got straight to the point and asked a question.

Gu Chen was prepared for this. As he withdrew his hand, he said, "Regarding this, I would like to ask the Queen, are you ready to announce the existence of subterranean humans to the surface humans?"

Inas raised an eyebrow, asking in confusion, "Is it necessary to do all this?"

Gu Chen nodded firmly and said, "Of course it is necessary. Surface humans and underground humans are both human beings. As fellow compatriots, we cannot continue to have no communication."

"Moreover, our Moon Clan compatriots have already engaged in in-depth cooperation with us surface humans, and the underground humans cannot afford to fall so far behind."

"You should know that the major trend for Earth going forward is the complete peaceful unification of human civilization, followed by our march into the interstellar arena. I don't want you, my fellow human beings, to remain trapped underground forever."

Gu Chen's words were sincere because he genuinely hoped for it.