Zongman: Pan-dimensional sign-in system

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Leila's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had grasped the last straw.

"I will, Colonel, please give me the chance."

Colonel Oscar then whispered in Leila's ear:

"The former Chinese Federation, now the Human Union, has a very good saying: 'Those who are not of my kind must have different hearts.' The people of District 11 have completely different beliefs and customs from the EU. We once had a common enemy, Brunitania, and now we have a common enemy, the Human Union. The political transformation is so ridiculous and dizzying."

"Leila, listen to my advice. You have a natural talent for military affairs, but you are a complete novice in politics. Pay more attention to your surroundings. Don't let others sell you out and then count the money. Also, worry about your own family."

Leila's mind was shaken. She was the adopted daughter of the Malukal family. Twelve years earlier, her parents had fled Brunitania and come to the EU nobility, but for unknown reasons, they were hunted down, leaving her alone as the adopted daughter of the Malukal tycoon. This ruthless tycoon had adopted her, naturally intent on securing his own status as a daughter of nobility, thus providing Malukal with a way out.

If Malukar found a way out, and she was the bargaining chip... Leila clutched her right arm nervously. She had originally hoped to prove her talent on the battlefield, that she wasn't just a figment, but now she realized she'd been overthinking it. The night was deep and silent. Leila stood alone on the base's officer's terrace, gazing at the dimly lit city in the distance, a mixture of emotions welling up in her. She realized that the independence and self-respect she had always pursued seemed so insignificant and powerless in the face of the vast interests of this vast family.

There are always unknown calculations and exploitations hidden in the eyes of her adoptive father, Malukar, and she is like a carefully carved chess piece that may be placed on the chessboard of fate at any time.

But Leila refused to accept this, unwilling to let her life be controlled by others. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and decided not to sit still and wait for death. She recalled her arduous training at the military academy, days of sweat and tears, all centered around the day she would prove herself on the battlefield—not just as the adopted daughter of the Malukal family, but as a warrior with her own will and ability.

"Nice belief, Leila, but a little naive"

"Who?"

Leila decisively took out the pistol she carried with her and pointed it at the source of the sound. Under the moonlight, CC, wearing power armor on the outside and a slime suit on the inside, appeared in front of her.

"It's you"

"Yes, it's me. I haven't seen you for 12 years. I didn't expect your GEASS wasn't activated. But that's also good. The Emperor of Curly Hair is looking for GEASS power holders in the EU to serve as cannon fodder."

"Wait, what's GEASS?"

CC explains the so-called GEASS and CODE to Leila.

The CODE holder grants special abilities to those with Geass qualifications. A characteristic feature is the appearance of a red Geass symbol in the eyes when Geass is activated. Geass abilities vary from person to person. As Geass is used, its power gradually increases, reaching levels beyond control. If this happens, those unable to overcome it risk being consumed by its own power.

"Leila, your GEASS ability is redemption and hope."

Chapter 154

Upon hearing that she was a GEASS user, Leila said with disbelief in her eyes:

"Could it be that my parents were hunted down because of the so-called GEASS?"

"No, because your parents at the time were members of the Princess Mariana faction, and the person who ordered your capture was the CODE holder, VV. However, VV had already died at the hands of the curly-haired man."

CC briefly talked about the triangle relationship between VV's curly hair Charles and Marianne. I don't know whether it is a language description or a scandal of royal taboos. Leila also complained.

"The relationship between the royal family of Bnitania is really complicated. No, it should be said that all the big families are like this."

After calming down, Leila looked at CC, who had given her the GEASS ability, and said:

"So Ms. CC, what brings you here?"

CC is straightforward. Talking to smart people is effortless.

"Of course I'll take you. If you have other candidates, I'll take them with me, except for the W-ZER~O troops."

"Shangguan Wen of the Human Union, who is now also the Emperor of the Chinese Federation—?"

“Yes, it’s me.”

Shangguan Wen also walked out of the shadows, holding in his hand the curly-haired Charles. He used his GEASS ability to modify the memories of others and turned all the EU leaders who participated in the talks into his loyal subordinates.

"Tsk tsk, if the egg roll head had done this long ago, the whole world would have been controlled by Bnitania, why bother cramming now?"

CC rolled his eyes at his master and said:

"My Lord, you're overthinking it. The GEASS ability of the curly-haired man is also limited. It is effective only against all memories related to the keyword in the target's mind. He must look directly into the target's eyes. It is ineffective against those with strong wills. He is so powerful now because he has seized the VV CODE."

Leila's eyes flickered between CC and Shangguan Wen, clearly caught off guard by this sudden turn of events. She pondered to herself: she had gone from an ordinary girl to a GEASS user with the power to change the world overnight, and now she was being targeted by two men who seemed capable of overturning the fate of a nation. It was all too dramatic, yet incredibly real.

"Take me away? For what?"

Leila tried her best to sound calm, but the turmoil in her heart was difficult to calm.

CC did not hide his intentions and spoke frankly

"Your GEASS ability is to fill the hearts of those being executed with hope, giving them the strength and courage to live. In the past, this would have been nothing, but now that war has broken out, my Lord doesn't want to cause any unnecessary ripples, so I'm coming to take you away. The reason Charles the Curly has come to the EU is to control the EU hierarchy and kidnap him to become cannon fodder for Bnitania. The rest of the reason is for other GEASS users. I'll use you as [weapons of decisive battle] to turn the tables."

It turned out to be the case.

"I can leave with you, but I also have my conditions."

“As long as it’s not excessive”

"I want to take away the team members who are willing to leave with me, as well as their families."

"No problem, what else?"

"I want to be able to command on the battlefield, not just be a vase"

"That's fine too, but you'll need to take two practical tests. Your first opponent will be the War Princess Cornelia, and the other will be selected. How about that?"

Leila agreed without a second thought.

Time waits for no one, so Leila found her team and asked them if they were willing to bring their families to work far away.

In the conference room, during the taboo meeting, the lights were dim and warm, but it was difficult to dispel the uneasiness and anxiety in everyone's hearts.

Some members of W-ZERO have determination and hope in their eyes. They are willing to follow Leila to the [Human Union] and find a peaceful place for the future of their families.

However, others chose to give up. Their faces were filled with reluctance and helplessness. Some had elderly parents to care for in the EU, among other reasons, and they couldn't bear the pain of being away from home and their loved ones.

Leila understood their choice and did not blame them too much. She just patted them on the shoulders gently to express her respect and blessing.

She knew that everyone had their own responsibilities and concerns, and that they couldn't be forced. As the clouds of global war gradually gathered, the only place that could be considered safe and peaceful was the Human Union.

The other small nations that already existed, whether in terms of military strength, economic strength, or population size, could not withstand a war between the two behemoths of the [Human Union] and Brunitania. The small nations were like candles in the wind and rain, swaying gracefully but vulnerable to being extinguished at any moment.

That night, the people preparing to evacuate opened a magic transmission channel under Shangguan Wen's command and came from the EU to Luoyang in the [Human Union]. Under the arrangement of relevant personnel, they temporarily stayed in rooms and prepared their relevant professional work, food and water, money, etc.

Shangguan Wen is not America, who will use people and then throw them away.

At the same time, Shangguan Wen also kidnapped and contracted a Bnitanian female knight, Joan Luo, to replace Dalton and Kilford as Cornelia's knight adjutant.

----split line----

In the EU capital of Berlin, the curly-haired Emperor Charles, accompanied by his confidant Bismarck and the relevant GEASS device that can be shut down, walked slowly in the palace with the rebellious Shin-Hinata-Xia Yingge.

It was already late at night, and the dim lights outside the Brunitania Embassy cast a shadow over the solemn atmosphere inside. "Sir Xia Yingge, what do you think of the EU?" Emperor Charles suddenly stopped and gazed at Xia Yingge.

Xia Yingge replied respectfully:

"Your Majesty, these are the dry bones in the tomb."

His voice was low and firm, as if he already had a clear understanding of his fate.

Emperor Charles nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"Whether they choose to join Brunitania or fight against the Human Union, the EU is doomed. The only difference is whether they die sooner or later."

Xia Yingge's words seemed to have foreseen the inevitable decline and demise of the EU.

Chapter 155 Cornelia and Leila

After Xia Yingge left, Charles's confidant Bismarck Waldstei stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty, this man cannot be trusted. According to intelligence investigations, his adoptive mother and adopted sister committed suicide. Based on the time of investigation and the assistance of the GEASS Cult, it can be confirmed that Xia Yingge possessed GEASS abilities, which allowed him to commit suicide."

Charles picked up the investigation report and flipped through it briefly, saying as he looked at it:

"Oh, a GEASS that controls other people's abilities? My dead brother keeps setting traps for me, but isn't that just right? He's a perfect cannon fodder."

"Send the cult's cyborgs to stay with him. Those who eliminate GEASS abilities are the best counters to idiots like these who think they're invincible just because they have GEASS. What about the other GEASS users?"

Bismarck pointed to the investigation report and said:

"Two more people were found in the EU. One is Xia Yingge's younger brother, named Hinata Xia Yingge. The other is a fugitive nobleman who was involved in the death of Princess Marianna 12 years ago, named Leila Malukal. She belonged to the EU W-ZERO unit, but is currently missing."

"disappeared?"

"I predict that she was taken away. Not only she is missing, but also some of her subordinates and their families who were willing to leave with her."

"[Human Union]?"

"Very likely, Your Majesty."

Bismarck Waldstei said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with a keen insight into the situation.

"The Human Union is a great enemy of the Empire. There are many GEASS ruins in countries around the world, so it's quite normal for them to discover them."

Charles smiled lightly and threw the investigation report back onto the table, making a slight sound.

"This is getting more and more interesting. If I could see Shangguan Wen's memories of where he was operating, both worlds would belong to me."

He stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the bustling yet turbulent scenery of the imperial capital outside the window, and continued:

"Bismarck, immediately arrange for personnel to closely monitor Hinata-Shayingge's every move, but there's no need to rush into action. As for Leila Malukal, since she's missing, let her go. One GEASS ability can't blow the world up."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Bismarck replied respectfully, inwardly admiring Charles's foresight. The emperor before him, having survived numerous assassination attempts, coups, and military coups, was no fool.

Immediately after returning to the Emperor's room, Shin-Hinata-Xia Yingge's face no longer had the same control as before. He clearly felt that there was a device in the Emperor's room that could restrain GEASS abilities. He originally wanted to control Charles to act according to his own will, but he found that he was overthinking it.

His intuition told him that not only the emperor, but even the First Knight next to him was a GEASS user.

Damn it, if his abilities were discovered, he would inevitably become a thorn in the emperor's side, subject to ruthless suppression and targeting. This instantly put his carefully laid plans in jeopardy, like a carefully constructed sand castle encountering a sudden tide, ready to collapse at any moment.

Now we can only take one step at a time. I used GEASS to operate a KMF driver who was several meters high before. His level was not high, but he was indeed in a critical position. I just hope that the GEASS device that can restrain my ability will not be deployed in the Knights of St. Michael.

After figuring it out, Xia Yingge went out to look for his adjutant Qiong Luo.

"June? June? Where are you?"

The security guard came forward and said:

"Commander Xia Yingge, Major Luo went out to buy something and hasn't returned yet."

"is it?"

Xia Yingge felt inexplicably uneasy. Qiong Luo was his little fangirl and one of the chess pieces that could be used in the future. If she was instigated and controlled by the Imperial Intelligence Agency, he would have an extra eye by his side.

----split line----

"This is Leila Malukal, and this is Cornelia."

After returning to Luoyang, Shangguan Wen introduced Cornelia and Leila to each other.

"Leila wants to command the army on the battlefield. My request is that you two compete in a command competition. I will prepare a virtual projector for you. Once you have the virtual device, you can control the existing armies of the Human Alliance to conduct a simulated confrontation. Of course, you can also simulate confrontations between Brunitania and the EU."

Cornelia looked up and down at the new girl who was brought in, and complained in her heart that Shangguan Wen was a sex devil who always looked for women, and each of them was beautiful.

"Oh~ So you also want to command on the battlefield."

"Yes, Your Highness Cornelia."

Cornelia laughed at herself and said:

"Call me Sister Cornelia. I'm no longer the princess of Bnitania, nor is Euphie. They and I are all pawns abandoned by our father. If we're useful, we're princesses. If we're useless, we're dead."

Cornelia lost three times. Although she couldn't be blamed for the deaths of millions of soldiers, Buritania needed a scapegoat. Sciuzenel couldn't take the blame, and Odysseus, captured, couldn't take the blame either. So, the perpetually defeated Cornelia was the only one who could take the blame. Her status and position made her a perfect fit...

Especially when the official of the Bunitania Empire announced that Cornelia disappeared under the attack of the [Human Union] super weapon, Cornelia realized that she was already dead.

Upon hearing this, Leila's eyes flashed with sympathy and determination. She stepped forward, gently took Cornelia's hand, and said softly:

"Sister Cornelia, regardless of the past, we now have the opportunity to write a new chapter. On the battlefield, strength speaks for itself, and I believe your abilities are far greater than that. And I, Layla Malukal, while coming from a different background, share a passion for and pursuit of the art of military command. This competition is not only to prove myself, but also to learn and grow together with you."

Shangguan Wen watched this scene from the side, nodding inwardly. Leila and Cornelia were both excellent commanders in this world, and such communication might inspire their latent potential. He clapped his hands, attracting their attention.

"Alright, now that we've gotten to know each other, let's discuss our next steps. I'll prepare a state-of-the-art virtual command system for you, allowing you to fully demonstrate your strategies and command abilities. Remember, this isn't just a battle of victory or defeat; it's also an opportunity for you to learn from and improve each other."

In the following days, Shangguan Wen did as he promised and provided Leila and Cornelia with a top-level virtual command platform.

On this virtual platform, the existing equipment of the three forces of [Human Union], Brunitania, and EU, as well as the equipment that may appear, are arranged one by one at 2.9.

What shocked Cornelia and Leila the most was the super weapons of the [Human Union]. It had only been a short time since weapons named [Weather Storm] and [Big Mushroom] were put into service. Just thinking about the current situation of Brunitania and EU, it was really frustrating.

The third day of virtual platform battles arrived. During the virtual battles, Cornelia, with her extensive combat experience and keen battlefield intuition, often made accurate judgments at critical moments, turning the tide of battle. Meanwhile, Layla displayed remarkable strategic foresight and innovative thinking. She expertly exploited terrain, weather, and other natural conditions to devise unexpected tactical plans, presenting Cornelia with considerable challenges.

Over time, their rivalry blossomed into a deep friendship. They learned from each other in mock battles and shared their pasts and dreams during downtime.

Chapter 156 Kallen's New Machine