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"Damn it, come at me if you have anything, leave Yuffie alone!"
A fierce murderous intent flashed in Cornelia's eyes. Her fists were clenched so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms, but she remained calm and dignified, not letting her anger get completely out of control... The air in the conference room seemed to solidify, and everyone's breathing became heavy and clear.
"Shangguan Wen, your behavior has crossed the bottom line."
Kilford's voice was deep and powerful. He pointed the pistol steadily at Shangguan Wen, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination.
"No matter what the purpose, harming innocent people, especially our Princess, is an unforgivable crime."
Dalton followed closely behind, his eyes flashing with loyalty and deep disgust for the scum in front of him.
"We will not let you succeed, nor will we let your dirty hands tarnish the reputation of the Bnitanian royal family."
Shangguan Wen, however, seemed to be unconcerned about the threat before him. A playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his eyes contained both provocation and complacency.
"Come on, you're not going to hurt innocent people. Neither you nor I are good people. We believe in and practice the law of the jungle! Then why don't you try shooting? Let's see if I can kill you all before the gun goes off!"
Everyone in the conference room was shocked by these words. Cornelia 2.2 and Xiuzenel exchanged a complicated look. They knew Shangguan Wen was no random person. Alpha had been able to outmaneuver thousands of enemies in a closed environment, so the even more powerful Shangguan Wen could certainly do the same.
"So, Mr. Shangguan, are you threatening us?"
Xiuzenai's voice was calm and dangerous. He slowly took a step forward, trying to overwhelm the other party with his momentum.
"Threat? I'm only here to take away the people who work for me. You're not a threat at all." After Shangguan Wen finished speaking, Cornelia and Xiuzenel were both bound by the shadows beneath their feet, and then dragged directly into the inky black water below.
"Your Highness"
"Prime Minister"
"your Highness"
"Instead of worrying about them here, you'd better think about your own safety and don't die easily~ Goodbye!"
Chapter 151: Display of Super Weapons
Cornelia was captured again, this time along with her royal brother Xiuzenel.
When Cornelia saw Euphemia, whom she had not seen for almost a month, she excitedly hugged Euphemia in her arms, smelling her body fragrance, wanting to confirm whether there was any trace of Shangguan Wen on her.
"Sister, what's wrong with you?"
"Yuffie, have you been...?"
Cornelia said this, blushing and making the same gesture of disgust she used to make.
Euphemia blushed for a moment. She knew what her sister was talking about and couldn't help but whisper:
"He...he wants you to be with me."
Euphemia's voice was as soft as a mosquito's, and the blush on her cheeks was like a flower blooming in the morning light, shy yet filled with a complex emotion that was difficult to describe. Cornelia's surprise faded in an instant, replaced by a complex smile. She gently patted Euphemia's back, signaling her to relax.
In the past, Cornelia wouldn't have joined her sister in serving a man. But repeated failures had left her like a rat, a rat toyed with by Shangguan Wen. Once or twice was fine; she considered herself a tough girl who could handle it, but what about Yuffie? Would Shangguan Wen's anger be diverted? As a sister-con, Cornelia didn't dare to gamble, nor did she want to.
"Yuffie, this matter...we need to have a good talk."
Cornelia's voice was gentle but firm as she took Euphemia's hand.
On the other side, Xiu Zenel looked around and found many familiar faces. He breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile:
"I wonder what your Excellency Shangguan is thinking about by bringing me and so many of my brothers and sisters here?"
Shangguan Wen said mysteriously:
"Nothing. Just an invitation to watch a grand fireworks display."
"Fireworks?"
"Yes, fireworks. Neither Brunitania, the EU, nor the Chinese Federation, which has submitted to the rule of the Human Union, have weapons capable of destroying a large city with a population of millions. Unfortunately, the Human Union happens to have these weapons for actual combat testing. Of course, there are also planet-destroying weapons, and the test subjects are naturally the Brunitania army."
Cornelia and Xiuzenel's blood pressure suddenly rose.
Xiuzenel's expression instantly darkened, realizing that this so-called "fireworks" was no joke, but a serious test concerning the nation's survival. He quickly glanced around, seeing familiar faces: some showed fear, others disbelief, but most held a resolute look, ready to face an unknown fate.
"Sir Shangguan, are you kidding me? Using an entire city, and possibly even the lives of innocent civilians, as test subjects for weapons? This goes against the most basic morality and humanity!"
Xiuzenai's voice was filled with anger and shock that was difficult to conceal.
Shangguan Wen shook his head slightly, the mysterious smile on his face remained unchanged, but his eyes revealed a hint of complicated emotions.
"Xuzenel, sometimes, for the sake of greater peace and order, necessary sacrifices are unavoidable. Brunitania's expansionist ambitions have already threatened the security of multiple countries. The Human Union has the responsibility and ability to stop this. Moreover, Brunitania has already killed over a hundred million people to maintain the stability of its colonies. Why bother pretending to be a good person and saying to me, it's nothing more than the butcher's knife falling on you?"
"But this is not a reason for you to abuse your force!" Cornelia stepped forward, her voice firm and powerful, her eyes burning like flames.
"We in Brunei also have the right to survive and the right to pursue our own national interests. Using such extreme methods to solve problems will only plunge the world into greater chaos."
Shangguan Wen looked at Cornelia as if she were a fool.
"Oh, I just realized you're so hypocritical, Cornelia. You realized you couldn't defeat the Human Alliance with force, so you started talking nonsense. Unfortunately, your language skills aren't up to par. The show has already begun, so just sit back and watch."
After he finished speaking, a hand stretched out from the shadows and forced Cornelia and Xiuzenel to sit down on the seats that had been prepared long ago.
In front of them, a video that had been prepared long ago was playing on an LCD screen. It was divided into three shots, corresponding to three different super weapons.
The first to be activated was the proton impact cannon. The huge cannon with a five-round magazine slowly rose up and was aimed at the Ryukyu Naval Base in the Brunitania Army. As the gun platform slowly rose, ignited, and finally fired, five shells were fired one after another.
The camera on the LCD screen switched to the Ryukyu Islands again, with each shell marked with time and speed.
As the giant shells landed on Ryukyu and caused a loud explosion, the Brunei Darussalam Navy instantly turned into molten iron and huge craters.
Immediately afterwards, the image on the LCD screen changed and focused on the second super weapon - the electromagnetic pulse cannon.
This weapon does not use physical ammunition as a means of attack, but instead uses powerful electromagnetic pulses to paralyze enemy electronic systems.
In the picture, the launch device of the electromagnetic pulse cannon deployed in outer space began to accumulate energy. The surrounding air seemed to be distorted by an invisible force, and a strong electromagnetic field was quickly built up.
The camera quickly cuts to the Brunitanian military formations over Frog Island, fighter jets and AWACS aircraft conducting reconnaissance and patrol missions. As the electromagnetic pulse cannon fires, a dazzling blue light streaks across the sky, instantly engulfing it. Immediately, the aircraft's instrument panels begin to flicker, communications systems fail, navigation systems crumble, and the planes begin to scatter like headless flies. Some 907s plummet into the sea, while others lose control mid-air. The scene is a scene of utter chaos.
At this moment, the third lens of the LCD screen slowly opened, showing the most mysterious and powerful weapon - the space folding cannon.
This weapon, utilizing yet-to-be-mastered space-folding technology, can teleport a target from one location to another, distant, or even unknown, in a fraction of a second, achieving a striking effect resembling teleportation. In the footage, a strange energy wave began to gather at the muzzle of the Space-Folding Cannon, and the surrounding space seemed to be warped and compressed by this force. The target was Guam, another important command center in Brunitania. As the Space-Folding Cannon fired, a flash of distorted light flashed, and the fortress's location instantly became empty, as if swallowed by the entire universe. Seconds later, Guam, thousands of kilometers away, suddenly appeared, along with all its facilities and personnel. The surrounding environment was thrown into chaos by the sudden appearance of this massive object.
Cornelia, Scheuzenel, and the other scientists who had been abducted and brought here, led by Lloyd, all stared with bated breath, deeply shocked by the power of these three super weapons. These weapons not only demonstrated the power of technology, but also foreshadowed an unprecedented transformation in the nature of warfare.
Chapter 152
"What about this powerful weapon? Brunitania has no countermeasures. Whether it is a million or tens of millions of troops, they are all lambs to be slaughtered in the slaughterhouse!"
Shangguan Wen's words struck a chord in Cornelia and Xiuzenel's hearts. They were among the top figures in this world, so they could naturally see the military and political effects brought about by the Human Alliance's super weapon.
Then, Shangguan Wen said in a Versailles tone:
"I originally wanted to demonstrate the vacuum implosion bomb and the wave energy destruction device, but the great sage Victor brought over a newly developed super weapon, and I wanted to see how powerful it was, so I used it."
Xiu Zenel took a deep breath and adjusted his mentality, not wanting outsiders to see his distorted and hideous appearance.
"Bunitania lost this war, and the winner is the Human Union. The only question is how the Human Union will treat Brunitania."
While he still had the capital, all he wanted to do was to negotiate as quickly as possible, otherwise the army would be wiped out, the factories would be destroyed, and the country would be devastated. Even if the [Human Union] could let the Bnitanian royal family go, they would lose all their wealth and be left with nothing. The hungry wolves at home and other foreign forces (assuming they still existed) would devour the Bnitanian royal family without leaving a bone.
Cornelia clenched her fists, her eyes gleaming with reluctance and determination. She knew that as one of the leaders of Brunitania, she had to find a way forward for the future of her country and her family, even if it was fraught with obstacles.
"Sir Shangguan,"
Cornelia said in a calm and firm voice:
"We in Brunitania are not facing this war unprepared. Even if defeat seems inevitable at this moment, the chips on the negotiation table are not just military victory or defeat."
Shangguan Wen smiled faintly, seemingly unsurprised by Cornelia's reaction. Historically, Japan didn't surrender even after being hit by two stun guns. It was only after the Soviets destroyed the Kwantung Army and saw the outcome was hopeless that they surrendered. Now, Brunitania's Pacific Fleet has been destroyed, but its Home Fleet and Atlantic Fleet remain intact, and its domestic military factories are churning out warships and KMFs at a rapid clip. How could they surrender after three superweapon attacks? You underestimate militarism!
"I don't care. You can keep fighting. I have plenty of super weapons, and your Curly-Headed Emperor still has a secret weapon he hasn't used yet. He won't give up until he reaches the Yellow River. Let's see who lets go first."
The release of the super weapon has shocked the world. Whether it is war or peace, Brunitania needs time.
He and Cornelia exchanged a glance, and their eyes met. The tacit cooperation between the siblings over the years explained what each other was going to say and what they were going to do.
Scheuzenelle made the decision on behalf of Bnitanya:
"Your Excellency, please allow us to make a small request: Before the formal signing of the peace talks, we hope that the [People's Union] can temporarily suspend its military operations against Brunitania, giving Brunitania time and space to reorganize internally and create a favorable atmosphere for peace talks."
"Okay, I just hope that Curly Head won't cause any trouble and that he won't think that World C and the Sword of Akasha are invincible."
In World C, the Sword of Akasha? What is that?
Before Xiuzenel could ask something, his vision went dark. Then he suddenly brightened and found himself in the Royal Palace of Brunitania, where his other brothers and sisters and his father, King Charles, were.
Charles with the curly hair looked down at Xiu Zenel with a bad look in his eyes and said:
"My beloved son, Xiuzenel, why are you suddenly here? What's going on with the Pacific Fleet? Where is Cornelia?"
The other brothers and sisters also looked at Xiu Zenel with suspicion. It was because the way he appeared was too [human], which inevitably made them think too much.
Xiu Zenel gathered his thoughts, stood up, dusted himself off, and said:
"Father, Cornelia and I were captured by Shangguan Wen just like this. Then, at Ashford Academy in Tokyo, we witnessed the Imperial Pacific Fleet being destroyed by three super weapons. According to Shangguan Wen, there are still super weapons called the [Vacuum Implosion Bomb] and the [Wave Energy Destruction Device] that have not yet been used."
"Cornelia was taken hostage and held in Tokyo."
Upon hearing this, Charles, the curly-haired man, frowned, his eyes flashing with a mixture of disbelief and anger. He slowly walked to the window, gazing into the distant void, which seemed to reflect the phantom of the empire's glory and decline, and said in a deep voice:
"Shangguan Wen... this treacherous man from the otherworldly [Human Union], how dare he so arrogantly challenge the dignity of the Holy Nia Empire! The Pacific Fleet, the pride of the Empire, was destroyed in a single day..."
No one could have expected such a crushing weapon, and there was no point blaming anyone. Xiuzenel and Cornelia had already done their best.
Seeing this, Xiuzenaiel felt a mixture of emotions: awe for his father and worry about the fate of the empire. He continued:
"Father, Shangguan Wen's actions were not impulsive. As long as we can intimidate the Brunitania Empire, we can absorb the occupied areas and make them part of the Human Alliance..."
Xiu Zenel told everyone how he would counter the [Human Alliance], but Charles with the curly hair slowly shook his head and said it was too late, too late.
Guinevere Do Britannia stepped forward and told Xiuzenaiel what had happened simultaneously.
The nobles of the Chinese Federation that Bunitannia had worked hard to win over or who had voluntarily surrendered to her were all discovered by Li Xingke, who was responsible for staying behind, and were executed. It can be said that the Chinese Federation is now like an egg without cracks in the short term.
But what Bnitanya lacks is time.
"Then, Father, should the war continue or should we suspend it for a while in the name of peace talks to allow for adjustments?"
Charles also made a decision
"I will temporarily hold off on the Human Union, but I can no longer be soft-hearted in the war against the EU. I will do whatever it takes to quickly take down the EU and integrate it to fight against the Human Union in the other world."
The curly-haired man couldn't help but want to activate the Sword of Akasha in World C to control and eliminate those in the EU who were rebelling against Brunitania.
Xiu Zenel's brow furrowed upon hearing this, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the conference room before finally settling on his father's resolute gaze. He knew full well that his father's decisions were often based on careful consideration, and once made, they could not be reversed.
However, could the "unscrupulous means" that my father mentioned be referring to World C and the Sword of Akasha?
Xiu Zenel glanced at his father, the Emperor. He hadn't expected this old man to conceal so much from him. Could it be that this was a secret that only the Emperor could know?
Chapter 153 Leila
In order to delay time and avoid being attacked from all sides, Charles the Curly Haired Man personally proposed to visit the EU capital of Berlin. Also, in order to deal with the powerful [Human Union], the EU accepted the olive branch extended by Brunitania. Except for some minor frictions in some local areas, the rest of the situation was already quite heated.
Faced with the EU Brunitania, which is in cahoots with the old white man, Shangguan Wen doesn't care what they can do. It is more in line with Shangguan Wen's wishes for the two sides to join forces and deal with them together to prevent future troubles.
In order to prevent any accidents from happening to the beautiful girl he had his eyes on, Shangguan Wen made a special trip to EU to see the girl, Leila Malukal, who was saved by CC when he was young.
Using teleportation magic, Shangguan Wen took CC to avoid the cumbersome airplane procedures and directly arrived outside the W-ZERO base of Leila Malukal, where a cannon fodder force composed of refugees from Neon District 11 recruited by the EU gathered. The purpose of this force is to reduce the death of EU regular troops. As for the future of the members?
It's hard for you to survive in the EU, so what if you sacrifice your life for your family?
Arriving at the W-ZERO military base, the KMF here is the Alexander series developed by the EU. They sacrificed defense to increase mobility in order to fight the Brunitania army 1 for 1. However, now that the EU is negotiating with Brunitania, even though both sides have ulterior motives and have a common enemy, the Human Union, the new purpose of this W-ZERO force is to perish together with the Human Union's army.
The EU team has plenty of ways and means to control the cannon fodder troops composed of refugees from Area 11.
At this time in the base, Leila was arguing with her superiors. She believed that the W-ZERO troops, who had been trained with great effort, should not become suicide troops in the battle with the [Human Union], but should be placed in other places where they would be more useful.
Her superior, Colonel Oscar Hamel, brought instructions from a higher level.
"Major Malukal, District 11 has now fallen into the hands of the Human Union. Can you guarantee that the people in District 11 of the W-ZERO unit will not be turned against us? The superiors originally planned to detain these people, along with their families, in a concentration camp and then execute them en masse. Now, they are allowing them to participate in suicide attacks in exchange for the safety of their families. This is already a mercy from the superiors."
Shangguan Wen and CC hid aside, quietly observing this debate that concerned countless lives. CC's eyes revealed a subtle melancholy, and she whispered to Shangguan Wen:
"Humanity has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. Under the power, humanity is often treated as a pawn. The lives of these people seem to be just sacrifices in the game of high-level players."
Shangguan Wen watched this scene calmly. What kind of moral character do EU people have? History has shown the world what cruelty is in bloody words.
Leila's voice rang out again, with unquestionable determination:
"Colonel, I understand the cruelty of war, but I cannot accept these soldiers becoming meaningless expendables. Each of them has a family and a dream, and their lives are equally precious. We must find a better solution."
Colonel Oscar sighed, clearly frustrated by Leila's insistence. "Major Malukal, I understand your position, but orders must be carried out. However, I can give you a chance. If you can prove that the W-ZERO force can play a greater role in the fight against the Human Union, rather than being merely expendable, then I will consider reporting your opinion to my superiors."