No one in the Zanskar Empire, in the imperial capital, expected that Kruze would actually come here in person. This was completely unnecessary. After all, Yang Hui had made up his mind to destroy the Zanskar Empire, so there was absolutely no chance of him being spared.
Possibly, but he came anyway because there were people here that he needed to see in person.
"Sir Cruze, are you here to kill me?"
"Of course not, Ms. Maria, I just have something I want to confirm and hope to reach an agreement with you." In the palace of the Zanskar Empire, Cruze sat elegantly on Maria Armonia
On the opposite side, it was as relaxed as meeting friends for many years and having a tea party, of course...if you ignore the soldiers who fell to the ground or the guards who were reluctant but couldn't help themselves.
"That's really an honor. So what do you want to confirm? Puppet Master." Maria Armonia was not nervous at all, nor was she too vigilant, because it was completely unnecessary and meaningless.
As a core figure in the new federal army, she had naturally heard of Kruse's existence, and also knew that people who were afraid of him gave him the title "Puppet Master".
In the past, Maria Armonia only thought that Cruze's methods were extraordinary and that he could control people as puppets through conspiracy and tricks. But after meeting this time, Maria Armonia knew that her
The understanding is wrong. The man in front of me...a man who exudes a deep and cold aura...
"He really can turn people into puppets!"
Maria Armonia witnessed with her own eyes that Cruze walked from the gate of the palace to her bedroom without any obstruction. No one could stop him... No, it should be that no one could stop him. Cruze
His fingers kept moving, invisible and intangible threads fell on everyone's bodies, and then they could no longer control their bodies.
Just like the soldiers who were still standing guard around them, they were being controlled by Cruze and could only act as his puppets.
"Well... it has been confirmed, Ms. Maria, you are really a powerful NT." Cruze said while touching his chin. The purpose of his trip was certainly not to confirm whether Maria Armonia was an NT.
, this is just his curiosity, after all... He is very curious about what kind of NT can influence or even change other people's thoughts with his own will.
"So? Mr. Cruze, what is your purpose?" Maria Armonia asked.
"Then I have no comment, Ms. Maria. I have a deal here. I wonder if you are interested?" Cruze put down the tea cup in his hand, crossed his legs elegantly, and put his hands on his knees.
"...What deal?"
"How about if you surrender on behalf of the Zanskar Empire, we will let you go?" Kruse said.
"This is impossible." Maria Armonia answered Cruze categorically. She was originally dissatisfied with the rule of the decadent federation, and in order to realize her beliefs and ideas, she resolutely led the Zanskar Empire to become independent.
, and declared war with the Federation.
Even if the current Federation is no longer a rotten quagmire, she will still not give up her goals and wishes, a world where everyone can coexist peacefully under the radiance of motherhood.
"Really? So...can I understand that for Ms. Maria, your country is not as important as your personal thoughts?" Cruze smiled gloomily.
"...My people will definitely support me." Maria Armonia bit her lips and replied with difficulty, "I will also protect my people, you...can't do whatever you want!"
"Really?" Cruze sneered, making Maria Armonia shudder. She turned to look out the window at the bustling city, "Then I'm looking forward to seeing if they will still be there when federal artillery fire comes to this city.
Die for your ideals."
"You can't do this! You are massacring!" Maria Armonia finally panicked, stood up and reprimanded loudly.
"Correction, Ms. Maria, we are just destroying the rebels." Cruze raised a finger and said to Maria Armonia, "The federal army will fight to the death to protect the people of the federation, but like
The Skar Empire does not belong to the Federation, it is an enemy of the Federation, and there is no need to be kind to its enemies."
"They are just innocent people!"
"But Ms. Maria, didn't you just say that? They will always support you." Kruse continued with a sneer, "As long as they still support you, they will continue regardless of whether the Federation defeats the Zanskar Empire.
If you fight against the Federation, you will die sooner or later, so it is better to get rid of it sooner."
"You are lying! I will never allow it..."
"So you should agree to my deal, Ms. Maria." Cruze interrupted Maria Armonia and said, "Actually, you have no way to stop us from doing anything. Your fleet is now
We are vulnerable to the federal army. It is impossible for your military power to stop us, so...if you want your people to avoid being massacred, the only option is to surrender."
"...Our fleet has broken your blockade and occupied the moon, as long as..."
"In just a few minutes, you should be able to receive the battle report. Your fleet... was completely wiped out." The smile on Cruze's face did not change at all. He was always paying attention to the latest intelligence, and when he saw Ma
Before leaving Leia Armonia, he had received the battle report. Von Braun and Granada had been recovered, and the two fleets of the Zanskar Empire had been completely annihilated.
"How could...you are lying to me!"
"I don't think there is any value in lying to you. I have always been thinking about you, Ms. Maria."
"you……"
"Okay, Ms. Maria, the pleasant afternoon tea time is over." Kruse took out his PAD to read the latest news, looked at the time again, and nodded, "I have other things to deal with. I
Regarding the transaction, you don’t need to give me an immediate reply now. You still have time to think about it, um... about 30 minutes. Now, I have to clean up the real moths lurking in this country."
"What...what do you want to do?" Maria Armonia asked with a face full of panic. She thought that Cruze was preparing to massacre her people.
"Nothing, just dealing with that little old man with dementia."
"Prime Minister Kokachi! No! You can't..."
"Oh~? What a surprise." Cruze pretended to look at Maria Armonia in surprise, "Your mental waves are so powerful that you can't see into other people's hearts?"
"What do you mean……"
"It's that little old man. You actually care about him so much. He and you have never been in the same camp."
"Impossible! Don't try to deceive me, Kokachi..."
"He wants to destroy all humans on the earth and then become the king."
"You...you are lying to me..."
"What benefits will this bring to me?" Cruze shrugged and asked Maria Armonia helplessly, "I have controlled him and can get rid of him at any time, so I want to alienate you.
It’s meaningless.”
"You...you..."
"Okay, Ms. Maria, you still have 28 minutes, so I'll take my leave."
"Cruze! Lao Lu Cruze! Don't leave! Come back!" Seeing that Cruze was about to leave, Maria Armonia immediately wanted to stand up and leave him behind, but the one who wanted to stand up
For a moment, she realized that her body didn't obey her orders at all, and she could only sit on the seat, unable to move.