Alliance, White Star, Commander's Mansion.
"What? Anx escaped?" Dax Weren couldn't believe the news from his guards. How dare Anx betray the alliance?
The guard, kneeling on the cold floor, trembled. "Yes...yes, Mr. An has already taken a spaceship and left White Star. His destination is unknown."
Dax Weren was furious; he smashed everything in sight. "Anx is wanted throughout the entire league!"
"If he dares to betray me, I hope he has the life to bear my wrath."
The guard stammered, unable to answer. The alliance of today is not the same as it used to be…
"Your Majesty, White Star... is unable to contact other planets."
"Other planets are also unable to contact White Star; communication is cut off."
Dax Weren staggered a few steps, walked up to the guard, grabbed his collar, and shouted angrily, "What?"
"Why wasn't this announced sooner?"
The guards were terrified. "I reported this half a month ago, and Mr. An said... he would handle it."
"Anx!"
"Anx—"
Dax Weren was so enraged that he collapsed on the floor of the command post.
"Commander-in-Chief! Commander-in-Chief!"
"Someone come quick!"
...
For ordinary people, the affairs of the Commander-in-Chief's Office were irrelevant; they only cared about their own lives.
Since last week, the Alliance Star Network has been intermittently separated, and many people have become aware of the current overall situation in interstellar space. Their dissatisfaction with the Weren family is almost universal, and they are just waiting for the right moment to rise up in rebellion.
"Arad, where did you go this afternoon?" Helian Tu asked.
Arad's expression was a little off, but he quickly composed himself. "Your Highness, I... went out for a stroll."
Helian Tu stared at Arad expressionlessly, trying to determine the truthfulness of his statement.
The two remained silent for two or three minutes before Helian Tu took a step back. "Arad, do not betray this prince."
"Your subject dares not," Arad bowed and withdrew.
Looking at the back of his only personal guard, Helian Tu felt a sliver of doubt creep into his heart: Is Arad really reliable?
Back inside, Arad took out his personal terminal and continued to fan the flames, determined to throw Shirahoshi into chaos.
Soon, very soon, he will be able to reunite with Yuan'er.
Helian Tu has lost his initial high spirits. He is now depressed and gloomy. He has difficulty walking and prefers to stay at home rather than go out.
He... wanted to accept his fate. He couldn't compare to Helian Jue, no matter what.
Hahahaha—
"How ironic."
Helian Tu held up a clear wine glass, tilted his head back and drank the red liquid inside. He lost.
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White Star, Commander's Mansion.
Three hours later, Dax Wayne woke up to find himself facing the current state of the league with no one available.
They wanted to contact families on other planets through secret channels, hoping to use the combined strength of these families to fight against the Empire.
All the messages sent out were intercepted; not a single one arrived successfully.
On July 20th of the Star Calendar, His Highness Crown Prince Helian Jue led the Imperial Army to invade the Alliance's White Star. The entire battle lasted only three hours, during which he gained control of White Star and captured the Alliance Commander Dax Weren alive.
“Your Highness, I… betrayed you.” Arad knelt before Helian Tu.
"The Empire has completely occupied White Star. Let's go back."
"His Highness will forgive us."
Helian Tu stared at Arad expressionlessly. He had a premonition, and now it had been confirmed.
"Arad, I can't go back." Helian Tu said with a bitter smile. He had lost in the end.
Helian Tu was ultimately no match for the true Crown Prince of the Empire, Helian Jue; he lived his entire life in Helian Jue's shadow.
Although he failed, Helian Tu did not regret it. He wanted to prove himself and to prove that the Helian family and the Leiden family were wrong to not choose him!
Helian Tu is capable! He has the ability! He can shoulder great responsibilities!
But……
"You may leave." Helian Tu looked at Arad and said calmly, "You are a hero of the empire, while I am... a sinner."
After saying this, Helian Tu pressed the button; it was time to say goodbye completely.
In the blink of an eye, a living body turned into smoke and disappeared.
Arad couldn't believe it; it turned out that His Highness had already planned to commit suicide.
Having witnessed the entire event, Arad kowtowed three times with utmost respect to pay tribute to the prince he had once served—the Second Prince of the Empire, Helian Tu.
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