Chapter 81: Betrayed and abandoned? Give up perseverance? Or become someone you hate?
"At that time, whoever wants to break all this will be Crossbell's enemy."
Hearing this, Rean, who was guarding the divine machine in the air, sighed.
He actually said it like that.
Although I didn’t expect that it would come through Ken Parella’s mouth, before the restart, I clearly hit Yuna casually and ran away. Now I don’t know which tendon was wrong.
But what he said is absolutely true, and that is exactly the biggest difficulty that Crossbell's "hero", the Special Agent Support Section, needs to face.
It's not the empire, it's not the support department itself, it's the people of Crossbell that they fight for.
To put it more simply, it is the people's will.
The support team became "heroes" because they gained the hearts and minds of the people during that period.
But people's hearts are not static. Just as Dita Kurois used the extreme method of hiring "Red Constellation" to attack urban areas and blame the two major countries, which aroused people's resistance and desire for independence, Rufus is now also gradually
Focus on gathering people's hearts and unifying public opinion.
And it wasn't Dita's shameless conspiracy, Rufus used an upright conspiracy.
I will build infrastructure, reduce taxes, and make business more prosperous. The security, bullying, and further oppression you are worried about will not happen. Instead, follow the empire, follow me, and you will live a better life.
This pricked the biggest desire of the people of Crossbell. The special environment of being sandwiched between the two major countries made them crave a stable life more than people in other places.
Now, the empire can satisfy you. I will give you what you want, and I will also give you what you dare not think of.
What's more important is that it's not just talk, but actually doing it.
Calvard withdrew, and the empire made up for the losses caused by the blockade.
As many tourists as you lose, I will make up for them.
Kalvard won't do business with you, but my empire will do it, and do more. Erebonia, which is constantly expanding outwards, is full of business opportunities, and there is no shortage of orders.
Slowly, you will realize that there used to be two mountains pressing on your head, but now there is only one. This one is also pressing on you, but it turns you into a part of the mountain - the original Crossbell was a combination of the two.
Management and taxes have to be paid twice. After the empire took over, the republic's share was no longer required. Now there is a second tax reduction, which is the same as the imperial capital, the place with the lightest taxes.
Both in terms of face and dignity, it is enough. Even the most die-hard anti-imperialist needs to admit that this is a real benefit.
People's hearts are uplifting.
It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality.
People who are accustomed to living a good life are suddenly thrown back to the dust, back to the days of double taxation and oppression by two mountains - no, maybe the empire will block a wave of Crossbell and Calvard in turn.
If we don't fill the gap like the empire did, life will be even more difficult than during the autonomous prefecture period.
I wonder how many people can accept such an ending.
How many people are willing to give up the good life in front of them for so-called freedom and independence?
When the time comes, no matter who they are, they will be on the opposite side of the people - even if they are the heroes of the past, the Secret Service Support Section.
"Young girl who has inherited the will to support Ke, let me tell you another truth - freedom and independence cannot be eaten for food.
I'm looking forward to that day. Crossbell, who is fighting for it, and the hometown and people who want to protect unite to stand on the opposite side of the 'hero', denounce the 'hero', and oppose the 'hero'. That scene must be very wonderful.
Well. It will come true in a few years. The more I think about it, the more I look forward to it. What will their expressions be like then? What do you think - the son of the God of War?"
The more Kenparela talked, the happier he became, while Randy, one of the "heroes" he called, had bloodshot eyes and a pale face.
Although he didn't speak, everyone could see that he was extremely angry and helpless.
"No, don't be discouraged, senior Randy. No matter what he says, I will definitely support you!" Yuna's face didn't look good either, and she was still cheering for Randy.
Randy tried his best to smile: "Thank you, Girl You, but -"
"But - what good can you do alone?" Ken Parela mocked, "You can only represent yourself, not others, not even your relatives and your friends. If they all
Standing on your opposite side, what should you do? This will cause everyone to betray their relatives!
Of course, there are other options, such as giving up your original insistence and joining the empire. Governor Rufus should not object to it."
"Of course not. On the contrary, I will definitely welcome them with the highest standards. They are all very capable talents. If they are willing to fight for the empire, they will definitely create greater glory."
Rufus gracefully opened his hands in a hug.
In front of the Imperial Prince and so many important people, this statement cannot be a lie. But Yuna would rather hope it is a lie, because the more truthful it is, the more hurtful it will be - this means that the support department has to give up all the time.
Perseverance since then, giving up what Yuna values most.
"How, how could it be possible? It's difficult. Is there no way at all?"
"Yes, there are. For example, following the example of former President Dita, directing and acting on his own, constantly creating conflicts between the Empire and Crossbell. As long as the people do not turn to the Empire, the situation I mentioned will not happen - however, for
For the Support Section, this is the most unlikely choice, and it is also the choice I personally look forward to the most, so that all members of the Support Section can join the association and become executors, like the 'War Ghosts'."
The policy of "Body-Eating Snake" is not to be afraid of those who come, but to become an enforcer, you need to meet two requirements. In addition to being able to match the skills of high-level guerrillas, you also need to bear the "darkness", otherwise you can only be like "Iron"
"Fleet" becomes another combat force.
"Taoist, you went too far." Li En finally couldn't help it and interrupted.
What I said before will have to be faced sooner or later, so even though Rean knew it would hurt Yuna and Randy, he still endured and said nothing. But the last thing is no longer an injury, it is not a matter of giving up, but directly becoming his most important problem.
I hate you, the person you want to defeat the most. If everything you have done before is still on the right path, once you take this step, you will completely fall into the evil path.
"Because I am such a devilish heretic. I am a 'clown' who finds joy in seeing other people's suffering. Crossbell is simply the best stage for me, and it is more interesting than Billy Bell."
Kenparela was not ashamed, but rather proud, and his face even turned red with excitement.
"But, even if the Support Section is willing to follow the path of former President Dita, it will not be possible because they have now been arrested by the Governor-General."