On the Huaxia side, everyone understood that just because a laser project leader was taken out—even if it's a gunpowder award candidate—it doesn't necessarily mean it will affect the next course of action for the Mai Nation, especially since when the Mai Nation gets emotional, they really tend to disregard logic.
William Smith, from the field of laser research and development, died and will undoubtedly become a focal figure in the short term.
So, would the emergence of a few more moronic communication experts within the Mai Nation not attract too much attention?
In other words, the real reason William Smith had to die might be that some people wanted to cover for Feng Jun.
Even though Feng Jun's personal abilities are strong, compared to national-level powers, there is a very clear weakness—his influence is not big enough.
