Lelist City, Equality International Office Building, Keating's Office
[Dear Chairman Keating, based on the unanimous decision of all members of the General Liaison Office of the International Equality League's Lazerin War Action Team, we reject your proposal to use hostages in exchange for us. We will stick to the warehouse and never compromise with the government forces. The following is
, these are the last words I would say as a comrade, as your former prison cellmate, and as your student.]
Keating read the telegram in silence.
There was obviously something behind this telegram that had not been sent out yet. It must have been that government troops had already attacked them.
"You..." Intelligence Minister Charles, Propaganda Minister Piaf and others rushed over as soon as they heard the news, fearing that Keating would collapse because of Verak's accident.
In that case, the International Equality Alliance will no longer have a suitable person who can take the lead.
"...I'm fine." Keating's voice was very soft.
He was having a hard time accepting this fact.
When the Dunman branch was annihilated and Verak was depressed, he and Verak made a promise to each other, agreeing that no matter who of the other sacrificed, the other could not be immersed in grief and could not extricate himself. They still had to continue to go forward and realize everyone's goals.
expectations.
What's more, Boyin and Morais died one after another. He was the chairman of the International Equality League in the most critical situation.
Never fall down.
"yes."
"Oh? How do you say that?" Selt pretended not to understand.
"But I really have the ability to influence the direction of the International Equality Alliance." Verak said confidently.
What if you fall out with Celtic because of this move? Will the opponent attack you if you push him too hard?
"...Is everyone here?" Keating spent more than ten seconds calming down his emotions and then asked.
"What about the others?"
"If I refuse, you will then say that our surrender is the best choice. Otherwise, Bressi will be unable to solve its internal problems and will be unable to deal with the outside world. Willland and Castella will gradually collapse, and eventually they will die.
, Pruman, Sder, and Bash's troops will be directed at Bresi, and Bresi will be fully involved in the war, and we will both lose."
The subordinate said respectfully: "General Selter said that they arrested all the people in the general liaison office of the International Equality Alliance Action Team, including Most Verak, the Vice Chairman of the International Equality Alliance, and the members of the action team.
Captains. These people are currently being held in the North District Prison, so General Selter would like to invite you to come and take a look. After all, Verak's status is very special, and only you have the final say on how to deal with them."
"Pruman went all the way west and occupied the entire territory of Lembart in a very short period of time. He also joined forces with his allies Sder and Bash to attack Castelia and Welland by land and sea respectively," Verak said.
.
"I know your experience in Dymans Prison. You are very hard from head to toe, from the inside out. I am not very worried about you, but I feel sorry for the rest of your companions. Not everyone can be as tough as you.
The vast majority of people are unyielding, no matter how fearless or powerful they thought they were before, when they get to a place like this, they have all the means to show their true colors." Selt took the lead to finish his cigarette and put out the cigarette butt.
Verak then smiled: "So, I am a guest?"
Now, nothing scares him.
"Continue." Verak was much more natural than the domineering Selt. He sat comfortably on the sofa and raised his chin at him.
"Okay, the conversation is over, take me to where I should be." Verak stood up.
"Do you know what it's like outside Bressy now?" Selt asked.
"Oh." Verak didn't pay much attention to it.
Auston took a deep breath, cleared all the random thoughts in his mind, and looked at his subordinates who walked into the office.
"They're all in the conference hall," Piaf said cautiously.
Verak knew what Sert meant: "Then the situation of Bressi is crucial."
"We have already talked about the situation in Bressy from the international situation. Dunman's intervention cannot have a decisive impact on our war situation, but they can maximize the time it takes for us to defeat you. Let's be more direct.
"Originally, you could still hang on for a while, but now, there is not much time left for you to cause trouble," Selt said.
Therefore, when facing a person like Selt, he felt extremely calm. The more aggressive the opponent was and the more they tried to suppress him, the more calm and natural he became, making the opponent go crazy and eventually fall to the ground first.
Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings.
"Don't worry, I'm fine." Keating's voice gradually regained its strength, his eyes became firmer, and he walked towards the door, "It's a meeting."
"Dong dong dong."
lezein, government building, presidential office
"Win-win, why not?" Selt was also not upset.
"You are just a prisoner now." Selt's face turned livid.
Selt seemed to be extremely curious about Verak and the core figure of the International Equality Alliance. After describing the scene, his conversation, although not friendly, was much more sincere to the naked eye: "Why are you so so?
Calm down? Did you discuss it with Robin Keating before you were arrested? He will find a way to get you out?"
This statement is superficially meant to praise, but in fact it is derogatory.
There was no room for maneuver, so this decision became extremely cautious.
"Please come in."
Selt, who walked into the room with him, made an invitation gesture, and then sat opposite Verak on the sofa: "It is not our hospitality to put the number two figure in the International Equality Alliance directly in jail.
way."
Verak raised the corner of his mouth: "After such a long time, the last thing you want to express is that we will lose. You hope that I can serve as a sufficient liaison to do the ideological work of the International Equality Alliance and let the comrades give up this meaningless struggle.
, restore stability to Bressy.”
"This is not the first time I have been to prison. According to my experience, I shouldn't stay here, right?" Verak, whose hands and feet were handcuffed, said as soon as he slowly walked into the reception room.
He asked with a half-smile.
"Good...good...good!" Auston's expression changed from shock to ecstasy.
"I want to talk about this matter from two closely related aspects." Selter crossed his arms and said, "One is the situation in Bressy, and the other is the international situation."
Selt applauded: "As expected of the vice president of the International Equality Alliance, he has a good understanding of the international situation."
He wished he could immediately remove Selt from his post and mobilize his cronies to return to Lezein, but everything was still just a suspicion, and he did not have even the slightest direct and powerful evidence.
"That's right, Mr. President."
"You want to talk so loudly?" Verak kept smiling.
When Verak was escorted in, Selt specially separated him from the others and placed him in the reception room with the highest standards and the best treatment.
"What?!" Alston stood up suddenly, "Verak was caught?!"
impossible!
In other words, the intelligence chief Alger misjudged the situation, and in the end, on his way to the prison, he was accidentally beaten to death by angry people who recognized his identity.
"Mr. President, General Selt called and invited you to go to the North District Prison." the subordinate said.
"Could it be?" Verak had a vague guess.
When he was arrested this time, his state of mind was completely different from when he first entered Damans Prison.
But Verak didn't show any sign, he didn't bother to work on such low-level tricks.
Selt realized that he had fallen into the pit dug by Verak, and his face suddenly turned ugly: "Of course, the sooner the internal problems are solved, the better."
Before Verak could ask, Selt could only tell the whole story: "It won't take a few months. Dunman has already anticipated the situation by then, so they are sending people to help us step up our efforts to exterminate you so that we can focus our energy on it."
Put it outside and keep the balance of the situation."
As a senior executive of the International Equality Alliance, it is normal to know this basic information. Selt deliberately pretended to be surprised, just to try to anger Verak.
"...Let's go to the meeting." Keating slowly stood up with his hands on the desk.
"you……"
"Although Bressy is in chaos now, and the equality army and the government army are fighting inextricably, but after all, the national strength is second only to Welland. Once unity can be restored as soon as possible, it will definitely become a force that cannot be underestimated." Verak is very patient.
He said, "From now on it will be very simple addition and subtraction.
, Willland plus Castella, plus Bresi, the strength on paper is similar to Pruman, Sder, and Bash. At this time, Dunman, who has made a lot of money, stands again
On the Welland side, there is no problem in becoming the victor and the biggest winner in this world war."
Verak said nothing.
"Some are younger than me, such as Francis, Chris, and Boyne." Verak casually mentioned a few people who were younger than him but more accomplished than him.
Verak looked at the sky outside in a daze, seemingly not hearing what Selt said.
This is not only because the International Equality Alliance's action team will collapse and will no longer pose a threat. The most important thing is that even Verak has been arrested. Could what happened before Selt be false?
"Well. Don't you, the International Equality Alliance, always say that you are fighting for the interests of the people? Then do you want to see the devastated scene of Brexi?"
"You continue."
"But, didn't you say that Dunman intervened and you can defeat us soon? Then whether we surrender or not, it shouldn't affect the overall situation, right?" Verak accurately identified the contradiction.
Lezein, North District Jail
In fact, if he was the only one arrested, he would enjoy the treatment given to him by the government with peace of mind.
Under high tension, he even misinterpreted the invitation to mean that Selt wanted to put him in jail. Just to save face, he did not say "catch" but "please".
——
Selt was very confident, and his words poured into Verak's heart: "You are worried about them, right?"
"The alliance of Pluman, Sder, and Bash is very strong. The situation in Castella and Welland is not optimistic. When the time comes, Dunman will not just sit back and watch Pulman, Sder, and Bash become so powerful.
If it is enough to sweep the entire world, they should also intervene, or at least try to mediate as a middleman."
Selt said "hmm".
"No one will come to save me." Verak said, "All of us are ready to sacrifice."
"It depends on your choice." Selt crossed his legs and raised his head slightly, feeling condescending while sitting flat on his back.
"I don't mind replying again."
However, there are many other comrades who are undergoing severe tests now, and he must stand shoulder to shoulder with them, set a qualified example, and bring them as much strength as he can in the most desperate places.
"So, let's talk a little deeper. What do you think the international situation will be like in a few months?" Selter then asked.
"Yes, Mr. President."
"I think this is the consensus of everyone, but this still cannot stop you from striving for it on a routine basis." Verak puffed out his cigarette, sat in the spacious reception room and looked out the window.
"Yes, it makes sense." Verak thought deeply, "But do you think your level qualifies you to talk to me about this matter?"
"Okay, then I'll sit for a while. Also, if you don't mind, give me a cigarette." Verak successfully asked for a cigarette from Selt.
——
"Mr. President will repeat what I said later."
"Dunman is busy lending money to various countries and selling arms. Shena is trying his best to profit from Nero. The civil war in Monrego will not end until at least the spring and summer of next year." Verak added.
Selt, who lit a cigarette, nodded in agreement: "You're right, and things will happen much earlier than you expected."
"You are all important. Now that you are caught, death is much harder to achieve than life." Selt raised his eyebrows.
"Northern District Prison?" Auston frowned and trembled, "What are you doing there?"
President Allston was in a state of panic all day long because he suspected that General Selter was plotting something.
Piaf wanted to step forward to help her, but Keating raised her hand to refuse.
"In other words, Dunman regards you as a weight." Verak, in turn, mocked in a joking tone.
"Oh……"
“So what if Dunman mediation fails?”
Selter did not lose his composure because he did not get any benefits from the confrontation just now. He helped Verak light the cigarette and looked at the young man again with interest: "It is hard to imagine that the number two figure of the International Equality Alliance is like this.
young."
But what annoyed him the most was that he didn't dare send anyone to investigate again.
"Prepare the car!" Auston breathed a sigh of relief, and all the worries in his mind were gone.
"Don't worry about this. Someone qualified will talk to you later." Selt motioned to Verak to sit down.
"I know that you will not compromise with the government." Selt stared at Verak for a long time and said something completely different from what he said before.
"Hiss...hoo..." Verak also put out the cigarette butt, "We are all ready to sacrifice."
"Okay." Selt wanted to see how hard these people's bones were.