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Fifteen minutes later, when Lin Rui returned to this side and heard the first two sentences spoken by T’Challa, he suddenly felt puzzled. Because what T’Challa said was…
“Lin! We’ve decided; we choose to cooperate with SHIELD. And not only will we cooperate with SHIELD, but we will also formally return to Earth, letting everyone on Earth see the true Wakanda.”
This was what T’Challa said to Lin Rui in the minimalist, sci-fi-like hall where he had followed Shuri. His tone was noticeably more excited than before.
Upon hearing these two sentences from T’Challa, Lin Rui, who had been in a good mood, was immediately taken aback. Although Lin Rui had initially thought about having Wakanda reappear globally, he had later considered it an imprudent course of action.
Of course, Lin Rui had discussed the matter with Rogers and Stark.
Moreover, with Wakanda’s long-standing policy of isolation from the world, even if T’Challa himself had some radical ideas, it would be impossible to bring Wakanda fully into the global spotlight in a short period.
So, when Lin Rui and Rogers communicated with Wakanda, they expressed their desire to establish relatively secretive diplomatic relations.
Both sides would first engage in the exchange of technological resources. As time passed and Earth continued to develop rapidly, SHIELD would help Wakanda return to Earth as discreetly as possible. This way, it would minimize the impact on Earth’s civilization at this time.
However, Lin Rui didn’t expect that after T’Challa’s discussion with the elder and the queen, he not only overcame the resistance of the conservative tribes that were unwilling to establish contact with the outside world but also wanted to appear directly before the global audience. This was not in line with Lin Rui’s plans and arrangements.
“Uh… Your Majesty, why did you suddenly make such a decision?” Lin Rui, after recovering from his initial shock, asked with a sense of helplessness.
Even with the support of the elder and the queen, T’Challa couldn’t just make this decision on his own! It not only contradicted Lin Rui’s plan but also went against the current state of Wakanda.
Unless… after receiving the support of the elder and the queen, T’Challa’s mindset had changed. He was no longer satisfied with merely bringing Wakanda back to Earth but wanted Wakanda to stun the world in a short period and even dominate it!
Lin Rui wasn’t a fool, and after closely observing T’Challa’s current expression and mental state, he unexpectedly arrived at this conclusion. It seemed that things were once again slipping out of his control.
“Haha, isn’t this what you came here for? Now, I agree to establish diplomatic relations with you, and I’m leading Wakanda back to Earth. Why do you seem less thrilled?” T’Challa asked, patting Lin Rui’s shoulder with a smile after hearing Lin Rui’s question.
Having heard the words of the elder and remembering the things he had done with T’Challa’s father, T’Challa was quite excited at the moment. He had the full support of the elder, his father’s legacy, and SHIELD’s proactive outreach. With all of this, Wakanda would undoubtedly reach the pinnacle of its era under his leadership!
“We didn’t mean it this way… and… I should have explained some things more clearly…” Seeing that T’Challa seemed somewhat off, Lin Rui quickly tried to continue his explanation.
“Hmm? What haven’t you explained clearly? Don’t you think that since Wakanda is so powerful, there’s no reason to keep hiding? Besides, the Earth is currently facing various unknown threats from outside. Our full return to Earth should be a big surprise to the world!” In response to Lin Rui’s hasty explanation, T’Challa interrupted with a puzzled expression.
Under the influence of the elder, T’Challa was no longer considering many details. Moreover, Lin Rui and Rogers had indeed not explicitly told him that their intention in establishing diplomatic relations was to maintain discreet contact at this stage.
“That’s one way to put it, but have you ever considered the significant impact that Wakanda, as a superpower and a force that could influence the entire global landscape, might have when it suddenly exposes itself completely to the world?”
“Remember, Wakanda is not just any small African nation; it’s a superpower and even a super force that could reshape the entire global order. So, appearing directly like this could have a significant impact on the world, and it might not all be positive.”
After hearing T’Challa’s words, Lin Rui began to explain more earnestly, not caring about his king’s status. He pointed out the potential problems that T’Challa’s decision could cause.
After Lin Rui finished speaking, T’Challa, who was in front of him, furrowed his brows slightly, and the excited expression on his face faded considerably. It seemed that Lin Rui’s words had woken him up to some extent. However, due to his trust in the elder, T’Challa was not likely to immediately understand the most severe consequences of his choice.
Moreover, even if it had a significant impact on the world, T’Challa believed that with Wakanda’s power, it could still be controlled within a reasonable range. After all, in this world, strength spoke volumes.
“T’Challa, can you understand? I came to Wakanda this time to discuss an alliance with you. While it’s true that I want Wakanda to return to Earth and become visible to everyone, it’s not through this direct means.”
“And some things are not as simple as you think. As long as you can choose to ally with us first and not fully expose yourselves, I will tell you some things. By then, you will know what the right choice is for Wakanda and the entire Earth.”
Seeing that T’Challa’s expression had changed, Lin Rui spoke more seriously and sternly. Although he didn’t know what the elder and T’Challa had talked about that had led to this sudden change in mindset, Lin Rui wouldn’t just stand by and watch Wakanda suddenly appear before the global population.
So, even if he was only a SHIELD diplomat in his current capacity, he wouldn’t weaken his position. Moreover, Lin Rui had strong suspicions about what had been said by the elder and T’Challa in the back room of this lounge.
Perhaps, just like the unexpected changes Lin Rui had experienced in the past, something unexpected had occurred here.
Therefore, even if he didn’t use the identity of a SHIELD diplomat, Lin Rui was determined to quash any adverse factors. After all, the current Lin Rui was no longer the naive child who used to go with the flow of the plot.
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