“Father…” Ling Wenbang looked at Ling Chengrong with worry. He was rather naive and never expected that the Federation would split up so quickly. “What should we do now?”
“It was expected.” Ling Chengrong’s eyes dimmed. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t disappointed. For many years, he had always taken the safety of the Federation as his responsibility. Although he had sent troops to search for Song Xia and Wen Ye, military affairs were always his top priority. He had always taken the safety of the Federation as his responsibility.
He thought that no matter how much the parliament, the papacy, and the legions fought for power, they would always put the people of the Federation first, just like him. But many of the things that were exposed were things he had never known, and they had even reached the point where they were willing to sacrifice the people of an entire planet to coerce another political figure in order to secure a certain position.
Ling Chengrong closed his eyes. Perhaps he really should change his plans. What's the point of continuing to maintain this kind of federation?
The most feasible solution may be to destroy before you can build, and to destroy before you can build.
Moreover, given the current situation, even if he persists, the people of the Federation are unlikely to appreciate it.
"An edict was issued ordering all soldiers of the First Legion to retreat to the Silver Star Region."
"Yes, Father."
The three major powers of the Federation each have their own star regions with the highest control. For example, the Holy See's home base is the Third Star, while the Parliament also has most of the control over the main star. Ling Chengrong's First Legion was developed from the Silver Star Region.
The Silver Starfield is one of the most remote places in the entire interstellar space and is also the closest to the Zerg's lair. However, under the protection of the First Legion, the people of the Silver Starfield live in peace and prosperity, so they have great respect for the First Legion. The soldiers of the First Legion also feel very safe and secure when they return here.
"I couldn't stand that council and the Vatican anymore. It's good that I'm back; I'll never have to listen to their damn orders again."
"Exactly! All they know is how to give orders, but they don't care about the lives of their brothers. How much military funding have they given us over the years?"
"Just look at the third star that was given to that fake saintess. We captured many of those stars ourselves. It's infuriating."
"It's rare to see the Marshal act so decisively this time."
"If you ask me, Marshal, you left too late. If it weren't for the Council and the Vatican's machinations, would those pirates have been able to get close to the late Madam and the Third Young Master so easily? So what if the Marshal used military force to find them? He didn't touch anyone from the Council or the Vatican."
“If their star system insectoids invade again in the future, I won’t care. Let them fight it out themselves. Do they really think those mining planets are so easy to conquer?”
Overall, the First Legion members were quite supportive of separating from the Federation; they had long been fed up with those conspiracies and schemes.
"Father, why don't I call Wenying back too?" Since returning to the Silver Star Region, Ling Wenbang was just as excited as the ordinary soldiers. He would no longer have to deal with those cunning hypocrites from the Council and the Vatican.
Ling Chengrong sighed: "I'm afraid she doesn't really want to go back."
Ling Wenbang asked in bewilderment, "Why is it that now when we go to find Aunt Song and my little brother, no one stops us anymore?"
"Wenbang, things aren't as easy as you think. No matter what kind of regime it is, conflicts will always arise over time. Do you think that without the parliament and the papacy, the First Legion will be harmonious and carefree?"
“Father,” Ling Wenbang said seriously, “I think you’re being deluded. Are you being timid and hesitant because you’re worried? Are you sighing and complaining because of conflicts that haven’t even occurred yet? Where are there no conflicts? Even in a family with only husband and wife, conflicts will still occur. But does that mean you’re certain that they will divorce in the future?”
Ling Chengrong had never seen his son like this before, nor had he ever heard his son speak such profound truths, so he was stunned.
“Father, you are the marshal of the First Legion, and the person recognized as having the highest military strength in the entire interstellar space. If you don’t take advantage of the high level of recognition you have now, when will you ever get another chance? You can’t let the possibility of future crises prevent you from doing what you have now. If the First Legion encounters the same problems as the Federation is now, there will definitely be new warriors who will step forward to solve them. What’s the use of worrying now?”
Ling Chengrong always thought his eldest son was the most obedient but also the most dull-witted. He never expected that he was the dull-witted one, and that his eldest son was much more insightful than him.
"It is because of your hesitation that Mother is in danger and my younger brother is kidnapped. If you had been more resolute, Aunt Song would not have left and my second sister would not have gone to the Tenth Legion. Father, the Federation is in such a state now, what are you still worried about? Isn't it the first priority to make the people and soldiers under your control feel at ease? You are the Marshal, and only by being ruthless can you make everyone obey your orders."
Ling Chengrong was deeply shocked upon hearing this, followed by endless regret. He had indeed been cowardly before.
So he patted Ling Wenbang on the shoulder heavily: "Father is getting old. You are more capable than I imagined. I will personally call Wenying back later. I will gradually transfer the important tasks of the First Legion to you and your brother."
"Father, what about you?"
Ling Chengrong smiled slightly: "I can never make up for the mistreatment I caused your mother. From now on, I only hope to find your Aunt Song and Wenye as soon as possible. Luo Ge is very powerful. Neither you nor Wenying are his match. It would be better if I went there myself."
"If those pirates discover you, they won't let you go easily."
"Don't worry, I've been a marshal for so many years, and I didn't do it for nothing. No matter where I am, I can protect myself."
"If you find Aunt Song and your little brother, bring them back. The Federation has already collapsed. No matter what their current status is, the Silver Star Domain will always welcome them."
"good."
Meanwhile, Song Xia's plan is also progressing steadily. This life is completely different from the previous one. Hopefully, the tragedy of that life won't happen again!
Walking slowly to the training ground, watching his son spar with Zuo Yue, he was actually looking forward to the future when the two of them would get married and have children.
“I knew something was off between them.” Nikas slowly approached and said, “Tsk, I didn’t expect that kid to have someone he likes so quietly. No wonder he wouldn’t go to the bar no matter what I asked him to. But Zuo Yue is only seventeen, right? He really went for it. And every time they meet, it’s a fight. Is this how people date?”
Song Xia chuckled upon hearing this: "Neither of them has made it clear yet, have they? What about you? Don't tell me you don't know anything."
Nikas smiled shyly: "Master, you've noticed?"
Song Xia looked at the necklace around his neck: "You never used to wear these kinds of accessories, and the pendant is a ring, a gift from a woman, right?"
“Yes.” Nikas nodded sincerely. “Her name is Anna. I’m going to propose to her. Master, I’ll bring her to see you another day.”
Song Xia was genuinely happy for him: "It's not easy for us pirates to find someone we love. Now that you've made up your mind, treat her well and settle down as soon as possible."
Nicas touched his nose: "I'd like to settle things as soon as possible, but she thinks I'm still young and is still hesitating."
Song Xia was taken aback, then laughed: "You two are really extreme, one looking for a younger woman and the other for an older one, but as long as you love each other, these are not problems."
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