"In the face of a catastrophic disaster, perfection is too idealistic and cannot be expected..."
"Necessary sacrifices are inevitable."
"Even if you make all the preparations, the only difference is how much you will sacrifice in the end."
"If we cannot recognize this fact clearly, then all our years of hard work will only end in total annihilation when the [Illithid Empire] arrives."
"So, for the future of our clan, whether you are willing or not, I will still use all resources to send those excellent seeds I have selected out of this hopeless Jedi in exchange for an unknown future..."
I didn't care about those arrogant people who wanted to fight to the death with the [Illithid Empire] at all costs.
[Fredos] explained the essence of the matter very directly.
As a guy who once lived in an underground city as a low-level slave and fed on corpses, he is an out-and-out practical person who pays attention to facts and results.
Although some of the people present were adequate in terms of abilities, in his eyes, they were still immature types who had been beaten too few and were unable to recognize the cruelty of the world.
Listening to his unquestionable tone, those who were dissatisfied also became angry.
"...Since you have already made up your mind, what's the point of coming to us?"
Faced with such doubts.
[Fredos] is still not angry.
He just calmly denied:
"Of course it works."
"Because we city managers, as those who are in charge of the overall situation, naturally cannot all leave. Some people must stay to clean up the traces left by the seeds when they left, and to command the remaining personnel.
To prevent the situation here from completely collapsing."
"Furthermore, due to the importance of identity, after the defeat, our presence, compared to a large number of civilians, can create an illusion that our army has been completely annihilated, thereby inducing the [Illithid Empire] to
Put down your vigilance and delay more growth time for those hidden seeds..."
Speaking of this, [Fredos] also did not have any intention to hide his intentions in his words.
In a naturally calm tone.
Just stated a simple truth.
That means some people in high positions are needed to use their lives to protect the fleeing tribesmen!
In other words, not only some civilians will be given up, but also many people in high positions will be given up...
Lots of death.
It is already visible to the naked eye...
But what I have to say is that although the method is cruel, this method is indeed one of the more feasible solutions.
At a genuine and sufficient price, in exchange for the enemy's confidence in his victory!
Without sufficient cohesion and execution, it is simply impossible to implement!
But faced with his words.
The faces of other people present who were likely to have their vital interests harmed did not show any dissatisfaction. On the contrary, it was unreasonable. Many people's faces became much better!
Because, in their opinion.
This kind of generous death is easier for them to accept than as a leader abandoning his subordinates and taking advantage of the chaos to escape.
Not long after, someone took the initiative to respond:
"……I see."
"I see."
"Then among the remaining staff, consider me the only one."
"No matter what, I will try my best to resist until the last moment and use death and blood to cover all traces of you."
And after someone took the lead, more people immediately indicated that they could stay and die.
In terms of number of people, there are many times more than those who want to escape...
It was as if they had agreed to form a team to seek death!
The reason is also very simple.
As a group of guys who dare to secretly plan to challenge the "Illithid Empire" despite being at an absolute disadvantage.
Many people present.
There is no doubt that they are all heroes or warriors who dare to face the bleak life!
Just like the first generation of princes and generals in each dynasty who were responsible for opening up territories and expanding their territory, and fighting with each other, they were far inferior to the degenerate, extravagant and lewd descendants that followed.
As someone who rises from the grassroots.
Mere courage and courage are by no means what they lack!
On the contrary, it is the most abundant thing!
A mere death.
There is no way to scare them!
Even those who need to escape are mostly due to their different positions. They are indispensable to those seeds and have reasons for leaving...
otherwise.
I'm afraid they will also sign up to stay and die!
But looking at them rushing to sign up, [Fredos] just shook his head calmly:
"If we don't need so many people, just leave about one-third of the staff."
"And I, as the first pope of the church, will stay and die with you after passing on my position to others..."
I heard about his decision.
Immediately, someone was shocked and said:
"ah……"
"This kind of thing must never happen!"
As the founder and manager of this city, [Fredos] not only provides technology and wisdom to everyone through scrolls, but as the pope of the church, he is also the faith of [True God] in the mortal world.
Incarnation, his status is like a needle that fixes the sea, commanding the overall situation.
Therefore, I heard that he also wanted to stay.
Someone immediately retorted:
"It's better for you to leave. We can pretend to be you and die on your behalf."
Face the good intentions of everyone.
[Fredos] did not accept it.
Just shook his head gently:
"No need, the fake is fake after all. It would be more meaningful to let the real thing like me die, and it would be more trustworthy to the [Illithid Empire]..."
"Besides, there's nothing to worry about."
"Death is far from our end. In the sacred kingdom of our Lord, our souls will eventually gain eternal peace..."
After saying that, he picked up a scripture he had written from the table next to him.
Open the first page.
Word for word, calmly recite the above verses:
"He is truth and all things."
"When we are alive, we are shrouded in His vision and will, and we serve Him as Lord. After death, our souls will also ascend to the country that is not in this world, and reach the end of our destiny..."
A long time passed.
Until he finished reading the contents of that page.
[Fredos] just closed the book in his hand and said calmly:
"Everyone, although we cannot enjoy peace and perfection in this mortal world."
"As an individual, I will die in the near future."
"But in my Lord's kingdom, I will eventually wait for you to bring the final victory to our tribe and overthrow the [Illithid Empire] that has made us suffer for so long..."