The Tycoon's Odyssey

Chapter 400 400:Don't Lose Yourself

The shrill ring of a phone echoed through the dimly lit room. Evan sat by his desk, his fingers tapping on his chair's armrest while his eyes remained focused on the digital display before him. The caller ID flashed "Rajesh."

With a resigned sigh, Evan picked up the call.

"Evan, things are getting way out of hand now," Rajesh began without a pause, his voice laced with frustration and anxiety. "Things are becoming too chaotic."

Evan nodded silently, letting Rajesh vent.

"I suggest we bow down to the Federation. That's our only way," Rajesh pressed on, his tone growing more desperate. "If you keep resisting, even Indra will suffer, and everyone along with it."

Rajesh's words came in a rush, his nervousness evident as he tried to reason with Evan. "You can't just destroy the lives of so many people for your personal goals. There is a limit to this, Evan. Do you even understand that?"

Evan leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly.

He could feel the tension in Rajesh's voice; he wasn't just worried—he was terrified. Being the Prime Minister of Indra in such turbulent times had put an unbearable burden on his shoulders. The pressure from allied nations and adversaries alike was immense. Even Indra's friendly nations were demanding answers, while others were using the chaos as an opportunity to impose their dominance and tighten their grip.

Rajesh knew there was no room for negotiation with the Federation now. Their message was chillingly clear: Evan had to die.

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Breaking the silence, Evan finally spoke, his voice calm and measured. "I agree with you. But my surrender won't change anything. They've already labeled me as a threat. Stepping forward would only make things worse."

Rajesh hesitated, startled by Evan's unexpected concession.

"Then what do you suggest?" he asked warily.

Evan's gaze darkened as he delivered his answer. "Bomb the place."

Evan nodded grimly, his expression somber.

Claire clasped her hands over her mouth, her gaze darting to her husband. "Roy... this is beyond anything we could have imagined."

Roy's frown deepened as he considered Evan's words. Finally, he spoke, his voice steady but laced with unease. "I don't know how to say this, but... I've always had a feeling there were alien influences at work behind the scenes. Something about the world... that just doesn't add up."

Evan tilted his head, intrigued. "What do you mean?"

Roy leaned forward, his brow furrowed in thought. "Look at the rapid advancements in the 20th century. Humans had been making steady progress by researching and making inventions for centuries, but the speed of technological progress in that one century was extraordinary, almost unnatural. It's as if too many geniuses appeared out of nowhere."

Claire's eyes darted between her husband and son as she whispered, "You think aliens were involved?"

Roy nodded. "Take the World Wars, for instance. Those conflicts didn't just reshape nations; they sped up technological innovation at an unprecedented pace. Radar, jet engines, atomic bombs... all happened in such a short span. I wouldn't be surprised if extraterrestrial beings had a hand in it."

Evan leaned back, his mind racing. His father's conjecture, while speculative, had a certain logic to it. He couldn't dismiss it outright.

Since the start, the accumulation of human progress in science has been slow and steady but this changed with the start of the 20th century, which saw breakneck advancements.

Claire reached out, her hand resting gently on Evan's arm. "What are we going to do now, Evan? How do we fight something like this?"

Evan's gaze hardened as he met his mother's worried eyes. "We adapt," he said firmly. "We've faced impossible odds before. This won't be any different."

Roy nodded slowly, though concern could be seen in his expression. "Just promise us one thing, son. Don't lose yourself in this fight. You're not alone—we're here for you."

Evan managed a faint smile, though the weight of the world seemed to press heavier on his shoulders. "I know. And I promise I won't let it affect my thinking nor will I let it get into my head."

The room fell silent, the air thick with unspoken fears and uncertainties. But amidst the chaos, one truth remained clear: the battle ahead would test them all in ways they had never imagined.