NOVGO.NET Chapter 475 - 249: All the BOSS have been persuaded to surrender? (Two in One)_1
Chapter 475: Chapter 249: All the BOSS have been persuaded to surrender? (Two in One)_1
“Talk? What is there to talk about?” Michael swept his gaze over the Rebel Army members, his eyes showing clear hostility.
At the moment, he was not fully aware of his situation. All he saw was that he had two Imperial Marshals and eight Imperial Generals on his side. They held an overwhelming power advantage, making communication unnecessary. They could simply crush the Rebel Army with sheer strength!
Not until Albert sighed and whispered to him, “Aina and I, along with the other two, have joined the Rebel Army. Will you calm down and talk now?”
Upon hearing this, Michael was entirely dumbstruck. He stared at Albert in disbelief, verifying that he was not joking. Seeing Albert give a wry smile, he immediately muttered, “You weren’t mind-controlled, were you?”
“No, we weren’t. This Leader from the Rebel Army is a reasonable man. He gave us the freedom to choose. We made this decision based on the current situation,” Albert replied.
As Albert and Michael were quietly conversing, Chen Mo took advantage of the moment to step forward. Looking at the Imperial Marshals and Imperial Generals, he said with a smile, his tone firm, “Everyone, I understand your current feelings. You may think that we, the Rebel Army, are rebelling against the Empire’s rule. But in truth, our aim is to rectify the imperial court and establish a more stable society. This is to prevent widespread popular discontent from erupting into utter chaos within the Empire.”
Michael retorted, “We have always devoted ourselves to maintaining the Empire’s stability. If it weren’t for your Rebel Army, the Empire wouldn’t be in such turmoil now. You claim you do not wish to create chaos; however, the appearance of your Rebel Army is the greatest chaos in itself!”
Chen Mo replied, “You only see our Rebel Army gathering, but do you understand why? If there were no problems within the Empire itself, how could our Rebel Army have recruited so many loyal partners willing to live and die together? Have you not noticed how the Demonic Queen and the treacherous minister have taken control of the Empire, perpetrating cruel and brutal deeds? Our purpose as the Rebel Army is to overthrow these treacherous individuals.”
Michael had no rebuttal for this, because he too had heard about the current deeds of the Demonic Queen and the treacherous minister.
Seeing that the other party had no rebuttal on this point, Chen Mo immediately said, “Marshal Michael must have heard about this as well. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with our Rebel Army gathering. We simply aim to eradicate this treachery!”
At this point, Katerina, a General clad in silver armor, stepped forward and said, “But you are also challenging the dignity of the Empire. As loyal subjects of the Empire, we cannot betray our vows.”
Chen Mo gave Albert a timely glance. Albert then approached Katerina and said, “I understand your loyalty. Like you, we haven’t wavered in our loyalty to the Empire. But at present, we need not only loyalty but also justice. If the Empire is now controlled by evil, shouldn’t we, as people of justice, stand up and oppose it?”
Seeing even Albert joining the persuasion efforts, Michael fell into contemplation before saying, “But if we join the Rebel Army now, will it cause greater damage to the Empire?”
Chen Mo explained, “The goal of our Rebel Army is to eliminate the influence of the Demonic Queen and the treacherous minister, not to destroy the Empire. We need warriors of justice to join us, to fight together for the Empire’s future.”
“The Emperor is now ensnared in their plots, controlled like a puppet. The Demonic Queen and the treacherous minister have long since seized control of the court, leading to exhausted and displaced citizens. What our Rebel Army wants is not power, not wealth, but to eliminate those who harm the people and to build an Empire where everyone can live and work in peace and contentment!” Chen Mo declared earnestly.
Michael wore a solemn expression. He knew that as military commanders of the Empire, their responsibility was not only to defend the nation but also to protect the people’s safety and maintain social stability. But the situation they now faced was incredibly complex and difficult.
“That’s easy for you to say!” Michael said seriously. “Achieve a peaceful and prosperous Empire by defying its dignity? This, in itself, is the greatest challenge to the Empire’s stability! If the Empire’s dignity can be so easily challenged, then every minor discontent will trigger repeated turmoil! Do you realize that establishing the Empire’s dignity has taken the efforts and sacrifices of many generations? Our very position exists to protect the Empire’s dignity! If we follow you today and the Empire’s dignity is greatly damaged, how will the Empire maintain its rule in the future? Wouldn’t such actions plunge the nation into deeper turmoil?”
Seeing that Michael still had some ability to resist persuasion, Chen Mo immediately rebutted with a smile, “I can understand your concern, but have you ever considered this: when the Empire truly seeks the welfare of its people and genuinely benefits everyone, who would want to cause trouble? Even if treacherous individuals try to incite unrest, the people themselves would likely report them promptly. Who would willingly give up their peaceful, stable lives to plunge themselves into chaos and uncertainty? All the people desire is a stable life. They don’t have extravagant expectations.”