To realize Mind-Strengthening in Saturn is certainly not an easy matter; somehow, Stairmount feels that it will be much easier to realize that method for the Jupiterian people.

"Saturn is estimated to be the richest country on the entire Planet. Even Jupiter is jealous of you regarding this matter. But why is your mentality more negative than the Jupiterians'?..."

"Because, our wealth is the result of working hard, not because of robbing the property of other people," Marine responds. "To do something righteous is definitely more difficult than by using the immoral way. So that Saturn society is vulnerable to have negative emotions, because they are too exhausted."

“Well… but for this moment, you should imitate the Jupiterian. Sorry, I have no intention to make offense," Stairmount quickly rectifies, “because I really want all of you to get free from this pathogen. Well, Jupiterian people are mostly very positive and confident, proud of themselves. Actually, if you think they can succeed by using easy ways like you said - robbing people - but, it must be considered more deeply. Much more robbers get failed, so why can they be successful? Because of their high self-confidence. They believe, whatever they do, they will always succeed. Well, Jupiter itself is the country who like to expand. Jupiterians paint a broad picture and like to think big, therefore are blessed with good fortune. So, the fortune is preceded by way of thinking. Actually, you win one thing over them - you do the things by using righteous ways, as you said. So, why do you still have to be negative and pessimistic?"

Marine turns silent for a moment. Then, he nods. "Yes, you're right. The fact that you said is indeed harsh, but it is true. You know, Saturn is often associated the discipline, rules, and regulations, which causes fear and limitations, so most Saturn people always have negative thinking. Being suspicious that others will do bad towards them, being sure that everything they do, they'll fail, being skeptical of new views or ideas, getting offended easily by trivial things... it is also the reason why Saturn is vulnerable to being attacked by other parties even though Saturn is the richest country at this moment."

"Actually, it's not just you Saturn people. Many Saturnian-Jupiterians still retain that trait - including me." Stairmount lifts his head, staring at the blue sky stretching out above his head. "Perhaps, it is the time to change. Also for me."

Another week has passed. But no significant changes that they have been obtained. Saturn society is still very negative. Moreover, the death rate keeps increasing from time to time. The number of victims has reached one hundred in Diadem, and starts to emerge in several major cities such as Spectrolite and Carnelian.

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"Looks like the method doesn't work, Mr. Rivers." Mr. Pool says languidly. "Perhaps, we should search for another way?..."

Feeling at a loose end, in the end, Stairmount turns his agitated gaze out the window.

And in a sudden, he thinks of that way.

However, this method is very risky to incite a commotion, and can even lead to war. He is not certain whether this is a good way, or not.

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"Mintsand, I find a way," Stairmount utters slowly.

"What kind of way?"

"You have the CCTV footage that Ashes has paired the blood samples with Sierra Pathogen, right? Announce it in public, that it is Jupiter who spreads the Sierra pathogen to harm Saturn, we indeed have vivid evidence for that. And tell the people by emphasizing this statement; if they are not willing to cooperate with the state, Jupiter's wish to see them die will be realized. Although we know clearly that this is the work of an organization behind the state which has personal interests and the state is only being utilized by them, but after all, Jupiter government is willing to follow them. If the state is angry with that statement, then let them settle the case among themselves."

Marine bites his lip. "That's a great idea... it will ignite the feeling of unity based on nationalism, so the society is willing to let go of their negativity in order to defeat an enemy in common... but it's also risky to provoke war. You know, they always provoke our patience, because they are so desirous to war with us but they don't want to be the first to attack. Although we all know this is the work of the Shadow Government that has no connection to any real country, but in reality, they are taking refuge in the countries of the Nature Continent, and the current government of Jupiter is trying hard to protect them. I am afraid, instead of fighting with each other internally, they will provoke Jupiter government, and they will even agree to war since they can't accept this statement. It will instead smooth their war desires."

"Well... that's why I feel a bit hesitation..."

"Eh?! Or, maybe we can do this?" Marine's eyes twinkle cheerfully. "We will still announce it to the public, but not through official channels. So we will make it like a chain message. As if this is a result of The Anonymous, no one will even know that it is the work of the government. Wow! The result is even better. Because, it can reach the international scale."

"Ah, that's a good idea!" Stairmount nods quickly. "The idea from Hydro's agent is indeed amazing."

"But at the beginning, it gets assistance from Chrono personnel... haha, I mean former Chrono personnel."

In response, Stairmount curves a wry smile.

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