Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2495 - 2333: Dug Their Own Pit

With no path of retreat available now.

Therefore.

Remedying the situation will have to come later.

"Locate Locke and engage in a thorough discussion."

"Yes!"

"Lay out the advantages and disadvantages plainly for him. Exiting the Eurozone means forfeiting EU aid entirely, plus full repayment of all loans."

"Make him consider it deeply."

"..."

Such enormous debts.

Greece faces near impossibility in repaying them. From the EU's viewpoint, the sole viable option for Greece lies in pursuing debt restructuring through the EU.

Failing that.

It spells certain doom.

...

Leaders in key EU nations fume with rage.

Meanwhile.

Locke's swearing-in ceremony unfolds calmly. A fresh president, a new government lineup. Previously, without pledging generous perks,

securing votes was out of the question.

But today.

The EU's tough tactics have enraged Greek people, handing him a golden chance. He won backing without offering greater handouts.

Naturally.

Locke pays no mind to whether votes were genuine or not.

Regardless.

Power is now in his grasp.

What follows.

Is executing his vision and that of his backers flawlessly. Though Greece must endure short-term suffering,

still.

Final triumph awaits.

...

Huaxia.

Shanghai financial hub.

Viewing the vibrant Locke on video from the podium, Tang Qing grinned contentedly. This chess piece has finally settled into place. To guarantee Locke's ascent,

without doubt.

His supporters employed certain tactics.

Such as.

tampering with votes.

While plenty of Greeks rage, reason hasn't fully deserted them. Numerous still yearn to rejoin the EU fold.

That ensures funds keep flowing.

Failing that.

Reverting to old days

would slash their privileges sharply. Swift resolution is essential here. Linger too long, and under relentless EU penalties, the public would yield.

Hence.

Ballot adjustments were made discreetly.

Securing Locke's victory.

Probe it?

Ha!

That slights the operatives' capabilities far too much. Recount every single one, and the outcome stays unchanged. None can overturn this board.

Believing it's merely ballot swaps shows utter naivety.

...

One week passes.

"Unyielding?"

News arrives, prompting grimaces among core nation leaders. His resolve holds firm to the last. What drives Locke's unshakeable push to exit?

This much.

They grasp somewhat.

Years ago.

When Greece ditched its currency for Eurozone entry, Locke stood against it. Yet that stance stemmed from Greece's modest debts then.

Today.

Debts loom like mountains.

Resisting now,

appears blind to reality, defiant of trends, wildly irresponsible.

"Sanctions!"

"Escalate the sanctions! Show them our might."

"Exactly."

"Agreed."

"Fully support."

"..."

Voices unite in approval.

Yet.

Some detect an undercurrent of unease, though they can't pinpoint it.

They brush it aside.

Swiftly.

Consensus forms among major nations. Building on prior curbs on Greek bank cash withdrawals for individuals, they slash it further—to a mere fifty euros daily per person.

Announcement hits.

Europe erupts in turmoil.

"Fifty euros? Barely enough for basics!"

"Dire straits."

"Greece won't last much longer."

"They brought it on themselves."

"..."

Plenty voice pity for Greece.

Sure enough.

Schoadenfreude rings out too. Verbal clashes between Greece and powers like France and Germany have raged nonstop for a year. Fresh penalties draw cheers,

prompting applause.

Before long.

Fiery debates reignite, buzzing with fervor.

...

That very night.

Across Greece, bank lines snake endlessly. New curbs activate post-midnight, so folks rush to grab more cash beforehand.

"Damn scoundrels."

"Cold-blooded leaders."

"Xie Te."

"Outrageous."

"..."

They vent fury at the EU's harsh treatment. Regret grips many, but amid this pressure cooker, surrender isn't an option.

Early spring air.

Cool evening winds.

Folks queued for withdrawals.

This sight.

Reporters capture it vividly.

Soon.

Public sentiment surges anew. Beholding the chaos, EU heavyweights in key spots smirk, viewing it as proof sanctions bite.

But.

Those grins carry hidden layers. Unbeknownst to most, such smugness provokes further backlash.

...

Three days on.

Day four of Greece under second-wave financial blockade.

Public mood.

Abruptly shifts.

Reuters (UK) drops: "Has the almighty EU turned into a barrier?"

Within the piece.

Greek debt gets scant mention. Instead, it probes deep: what do the EU's dual financial strikes on Greece truly reveal?

The EU.

Can target Greece thus today.

Tomorrow.

Will it strike any member next? This unchecked financial leverage—does it tyrannize Eurozone states?

Undeniably.

So.

Punish over minor disputes.

This conduct.

Reeks of bullying.

To sum up.

They amplify the EU's 'sanction' authority. Fiercely denouncing the assault on ex-ally Greece.

Bullying.

In the West, dominating developing nations draws shrugs.

However.

Against peers, it's another story. The words cut sharp, framing the EU as Europe's stumbling block.

Factual or not,

the message,

ignites passions wildly.

Instantly.

Europe reels in shock.

"Viewed this way, the EU's gone too far indeed."

"Terrifying."

"Greece today, who tomorrow? Eurozone as a one-way trap? Condemn the EU's financial abuse outright."

"End the harassment now."

"Halt this dangerous path."

"Yes."

"Those EU smirks days back? Utterly repulsive now. Do they see Eurozone membership as slaving for them?"

"Back Greece fully."

"..."

Outrage erupts across forums.

Indeed.

Greece courted trouble. But does that matter? EU financial might is no empty threat—it's potent reality.

No soul welcomes a blade poised above.

Certainly.

They entered for gains, but greed blinds to perils momentarily. Once perks arrive,

eliminate that blade somehow.

Greece's guilt,

at present,

fades to irrelevance. Crucial now: awareness of their own dangling sword, unthreatening yet irksome.

...

Public tide turns.

"Hiss!"

EU circles.

Senior figures in powerhouse nations draw sharp breaths. Events unfold contrary to plans, like self-dug traps ensnaring them.

No surprise.

Decision time hinted at odd vibes—politician's gut feel. Yet that warning went unheeded fully,

birthing today's cleanup nightmare.