Chapter 426 Loyalty to the Empire
Ye Tang seemed oblivious to Theodore's sudden change of expression as he continued, "Dean Theodore, can you imagine this? The soldiers could have suppressed the enemy, but with an order from above, the delay in approving the supply of star weapons caused young lives to vanish before your eyes in an instant. Their blood was splattered all over you, yet you felt it was cold... That feeling is shared by almost every living soldier."
"It's not an exaggeration to call it hell. But I think what's more terrifying than hell are the people behind the empire."
After Ye Tang said this, he fell silent.
Theodore's eyes moved and his body tensed up.
Ye Tang smiled softly, tinged with sarcasm.
Theodore subconsciously avoided Ye Tang's smile, "The upper echelons of the empire have their own considerations. They must have their own reasons for making such a decision..."
"Do you believe it?"
Theodore looked at Ye Tang and fell silent.
Ye Tang's smile became even more mocking. "Because they are just standing in the back, while people in the front are constantly sacrificing their lives, using their bodies to build a road to prosperity. And those people in the empire are walking up with peace of mind, stepping on the corpses of the soldiers. It's really ironic, isn't it?"
"I……"
"Does Dean Theodore know why Qin Yu was willing to die?"
"What?" Theodore's expression trembled slightly.
"Qin Yu, who was replicated, was willing to die. He still had a glimmer of hope at that time, but he gave up. Because he was disappointed with this empire, he was tired, and he wanted to leave this empire." Ye Tang said coldly.
"This has nothing to do with the old and new empires. Qin Yu..."
"What if I say yes?"
Theodore stepped back, his face pale: "He was forced to death by several major families."
Ye Tang smiled.
Theodore's expression changed again, and then he slowly closed his eyes: "I'm sorry, Ye Tang, I am loyal to the empire and killed what you planted. But, how did you find out?"
"So you want to attack the New Empire for the sake of the Empire? Or do you want to live and die with the Empire?" Ye Tang took a step forward.
Ye Tang's stare made Theodore afraid to look back.
If Ye Tang hadn't said that, perhaps he could have reacted calmly.
But now, he just felt extremely embarrassed.
"If my son is injured in your hands, I will be the first to attack Dean Theodore's clansmen," Ye Tang said coldly.
Theodore looked up suddenly and stared at Ye Tang.
"You can't do that, Ye Tang, I just want the empire to be restored," Theodore said with some struggle.
"There's no going back," Ye Tang's eyes darkened. "Dean Theodore, you know better than any of us that nothing can go back to the way it was. If we surrender, do you know how those people in the Empire will punish us? The first is to crush us to death, then regain control of the military and erase the existence of the Shen Ce Army. These are exactly what we cannot tolerate, and they are the reason for our rebellion."
Theodore's eyes were somewhat sad. "Ye Tang, I don't know who is right or wrong. Now that I have made my choice, I believe the New Empire will not tolerate me anymore."
"No, it's not that you don't know who is right and who is wrong, it's just that you don't want to understand. The New Empire has never said that it will not accept people who return to its embrace. Dean Theodore, I hope you can look at the New Empire in a new light." Ye Tang was seriously trying to persuade the rebels.
Theodore smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "It's too late, Ye Tang. I have already served the Empire. The Empire is determined to capture the main star. No matter how powerful the New Empire's military is, it cannot stop them."
After saying that, Theodore looked at Ye Tang deeply and said, "Ye Tang, they know you are on the main star."
Ye Tang was not surprised and looked at him calmly: "So, you intend to stand on the side of the Empire and not waver in the slightest?"
"I'm sorry, Ye Tang..."
“Puff!”
The light gun shot out.
Ye Tang dodged at that moment and grabbed Theodore's neck under Theodore's incredible eyes. A large number of people rushed out from all directions and surrounded Ye Tang.
Theodore, whose lifeblood was being strangled, closed his eyes tightly. The moment he opened them, his eyes were filled with determination: "Leave me alone!"
"If you move, I will take his life. You'd better think it over carefully. Even if you kill me, you can't leave the main star," Ye Tang took Theodore and slowly retreated.
“Puff!”
Someone fired a shot.
Ye Tang turned suddenly and used Theodore to block the light bullet.
Theodore was hit by the light gun and his face turned pale instantly.
Looking at the bloody hole that continued to bleed, Ye Tang smiled: "Dean Theodore, you are truly great. Does the Empire know that you have made such a great sacrifice? Has it compensated you? Or has it ever respected your life?"
"Ye Tang, I have a family and clansmen, and they will be treated well by the empire."
"Naive," Ye Tang's eyes turned cold. "Theodore, you know in your heart what kind of people those in the Empire are. Do you trust them so much?"
"I believe them..." He said this without any confidence.
Ye Tang laughed sarcastically: "It's really enviable that the empire has a loyal minister like you."
"Let go of Dean Theodore, Ye Tang."
"If I let him go, you'll beat me to a pulp. Do you think I'm stupid?" Ye Tang sneered, "Do you think I'm just going to come here so carelessly?"
"We've been keeping an eye on you. There's no one else following you. We know what you're capable of, but we're outnumbered and won't be afraid of you."
"Ye Tang, we just want to restore peace to the empire. Many people say that the empire was divided because of you, so the reason lies with you." Someone's face showed malice, and even his tone revealed murderous intent.
Yes.
They believed that killing Ye Tang would completely restore the empire to its former state.
Ye Tang laughed sarcastically: "You are really stupid."
"Don't try to provoke us with words. We won't be provoked by you. Now, we must get rid of you, the public nuisance, for the sake of the empire!"
"Everyone, come together!"
"Don't you care about Dean Theodore anymore?" Ye Tang narrowed his black eyes.
"Dean Theodore, I hope you can understand us. After we deal with Ye Tang, we will report your contribution to the empire and ensure that your people receive better treatment."
"If it's not for your own benefit, it's nothing." Ye Tang retreated again. "Theodore, do you really care about your people that much? Or, are your people really that important to you? More important than your own life?"
Theodore closed his eyes again. He had been shot, and if the wound was not treated, he would die.
"Ye Tang, stop talking."
"Actually, you were forced to do this. Your tribe used your family to force you to do this, right?"
"No," Theodore's voice trembled, and he suddenly said resolutely: "Kill her!"
Everyone moved instantly and shot directly at Ye Tang.
Theodore closed his eyes and waited for death.
(End of this chapter)
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