Chapter 1843: Burn everything together
Hearing this story from the past.
Prince Mori looked at the orchid in front of him and said, "So, you later chose to stay by my sister's side?"
“I stayed with your sister for half a year.”
He was her bodyguard.
During that time, I didn't do anything to help her; I just followed her around.
I went to many places and met many people.
Those mission objectives that I used to have to risk my life to see, I can see anytime while she's by my side.
But because I had already changed my appearance, and everyone believed that the female bandit had been brought to justice.
Naturally, no one would doubt the bodyguards of a royal princess.
During that time, I also came to a clear understanding of what kind of person Princess Moqi was; she had lofty dreams.
She wanted to change the current filthy world of the Ash Lord Kingdom.
She talked to me about this dream several times late at night.
She knew that most people like me, except for a very few who were extremely wicked, were actually forced into becoming what they are today.
It's not that we want to be pirates or rob people.
It's not because of our environment that we and our families can't make a living, and we even have to be exploited by those in power.
That's why we embarked on this path.
Princess Moqi was well aware of this, which is why she wanted to change the current state of the Ash Lord Kingdom.
But at the time, I thought her idea was incredibly naive.
She was just a princess, and she didn't even have many legions or fleets under her command. How could she possibly resist the powerful Ash Lord Kingdom?
Even if this kingdom has already begun to rot and decay.
But for us, it still seems like a colossal behemoth.
We are like ants in its presence.
So at the time, I didn't think she could do something like that at all.
But later, she proved through her actions that she was indeed going to do this.
And without realizing it, I started helping her with this as well.
Anyway, she saved my life, so I don't think there's anything wrong with doing these things.
I don't object to those things in themselves.
Furthermore, I also despise the current Ashbringer Kingdom. Although I have no grand ambitions to overthrow it, I would be happy to use my worthless life to do something disgusting to it.
So, without realizing it, I became someone working under Princess Moqi.
This work has been going on for decades.
Throughout these decades, Princess Moqi has been working tirelessly.
Thanks to her efforts, a considerable resistance organization was indeed established within the Ash Lord's Kingdom.
However, everyone still understands that we, the resistance fighters, cannot rely solely on our own strength.
It is simply impossible to overthrow the current Ash Lord Kingdom.
Therefore, everyone is still in a wait-and-see state.
And that was about a year ago.
She happily told me that she had finally found an opportunity.
But she didn't tell me directly what that opportunity was.
You probably know what happened next.
She found you and then took you to that X-Dragon universe cluster.
It was only then that I realized the opportunity she was referring to was actually the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
Oh my god.
I thought she was crazy.
She actually placed her hopes on an interstellar civilization with which she had never actually made contact and had only learned about through written reports.
This interstellar civilization might even exist in another universe.
I really think she's talking nonsense.
But I know very well that once she makes a decision, she will definitely do it.
No one can stop it.
Later, she took you to the X-Dragon universe cluster.
Before she left, she also told me some things.
It's nothing more than a few situations she'll encounter on this trip.
The first, and worst-case scenario, is that she might not return from this trip.
If that's the case, then the organization she established will automatically disband, and I will be a free person.
But this young lady left me an asset that will allow me to live a carefree life.
To be honest, she is a very thoughtful girl.
The second scenario is a slightly better one.
It means that her negotiations with the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire went very smoothly, and the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire was willing to participate in our operations.
Of course, many different things can happen in this situation, and she reminded me of some ways to handle it. Of course, if these things really happen, it's all up to me to make the decision.
She really believed it.
And one of them is...
If you come back, and bring back her keepsake.
That means the plan will officially begin.
Here, we will obey your orders completely.
At this moment, Feng Lanhua glanced at Prince Mori intentionally, her eyes carrying a certain profound meaning.
However, Prince Mori was unaware of this; he was still absorbed in the stories Feng Lanhua had told him about his sister.
Seeing what his sister had been doing lately, he realized how little he actually knew about her. He became quite curious about her past and her affairs.
Back in the Dragon Star Empire, he had asked his sister about it.
But her younger sister, Moqi, would always laugh and say that he should find out these things himself, and that a woman is more attractive if she has secrets.
In short, he didn't tell him what he had actually gone through.
As they were talking.
Light and shadow appeared on all the empty chairs in the conference room.
Not only on these chairs, but Prince Mori was also surprised to find that there were actually fan-shaped seats around the outer edge.
These locations are being lit up one by one.
Some of these appearing lights and shadows directly reveal their true forms to people, while others encrypt their images, making only blurry silhouettes visible.
Those who dare to show their true selves to others are generally people who have no scruples.
They're either space pirates who rule the mountains, or wanted criminals of the kingdom.
They weren't worried at all about revealing their identities.
Those who disguise their identities are probably people who still hold a certain status and power within the kingdom.
They supported Princess Moqi's plan, but they were also worried that their identities would be exposed, causing unnecessary losses.
After all, most of them still have their own family power behind them.
They didn't want their decisions to bring disaster upon their families.
Prince Mori looked around.
There were about a dozen people at the round table in the middle, and about a hundred people on the seats around the perimeter.
"Alright, that's everyone in our organization."
Let me introduce myself first.
I am the temporary agent of the Lord of Ashes, while the true agent is Princess Moqi.
Everyone here is a collaborator chosen by Princess Moqi.
We are all here because of a dream and a vision.
We have all gathered here for a new future for the Kingdom of Ashbringer.
This is the first time our organization has gathered together since its inception.
Let me also introduce it to you.
This is Princess Moqi's older brother, Prince Mori, the nineteenth prince of the Ashes Kingdom.
Now, he brought with him Princess Moqi's orders and her keepsake.
As she spoke, Feng Lanhua looked at Prince Mori, indicating that he could take out the token.
Prince Mori looked around. He could feel everyone's eyes on him. No one spoke, but the pressure was terrifying.
He composed himself.
Since he has decided to do this, he must show the proper attitude.
He took a pendant out of his pocket.
This pendant is a multicolored black. Overall, it is black, but under light, you can vaguely see other colors. It is a pendant made of a very wonderful gemstone.
The design on this pendant is a flamboyant orchid.
Upon seeing the pendant, everyone present raised their right hand and placed it on the center of their forehead.
"For the ashes."
Then, everyone looked at Prince Mori again.
"Alright, now everyone has seen the token."
There should be no doubt that His Highness Prince Mori can represent Princess Moqi.
Next, we will implement the orders left behind by Her Majesty Princess Moqi.
Under the leadership of His Highness Prince Mori, the relevant operational plans were executed.
Feng Lanhua looked at Prince Mori.
Prince Mori stood up and said solemnly, "Hello everyone, you all already know my identity."
I returned this time with my sister's orders.
Our trip to the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire has resulted in a cooperation agreement with the Xiaolong Emperor.
Although there were some setbacks along the way, we at least achieved our goal.
My sister is considering that the Wyvern Legion fleet will be coming to our Ash Lord Kingdom, so she will stay in the Wyvern Interstellar Empire for now and come to our Ash Lord Kingdom with the Wyvern Legion fleet.
Before that, we need to make the necessary preparations.
Next, Prince Mori recounted everything his sister had told him before he returned.
Everyone listened very attentively.
Those present also raised their own questions regarding some of these issues.
"As mentioned earlier, the Xiaolong Interstellar Legion fleet can only depart after our troops have launched their uprising."
I have a problem with that.
What if we rebel and the JF-17 fleet can't arrive on time?
After the question was asked, others began to whisper among themselves, and it was clear that there was a great deal of disagreement about this point.
I'm afraid I'll be asked this question.
Prince Mori had already made preparations.
After all, he had his own reservations about this clause back then.
He knew how to explain it.
"I didn't agree with that at first either."
However, my sister Moqi thinks that we should propose cooperation with the Dragon Star Empire.
First, we need to clearly understand the positions of both of us.
The positions of our two sides are clearly unequal.
The Dragon Empire is in a superior position, and we are the ones seeking its help.
What will the Dragon Star Empire lose if they don't help us or send a legion fleet?
They will lose nothing.
But if they support us, they will send a legionary fleet.
Then they will be taking on a risk.
First of all, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire itself is currently engaged in multi-front warfare.
Their home universe still contains remnants of the Conqueror Civilization's fleet.
Meanwhile, the Black God Civilization they are currently supporting is still fighting against the Law Enforcer Civilization, the Saintess Civilization, and the Soul Apostle Civilization.
The Black God Civilization is now completely aligned with the Wyvern Interstellar Empire.
Therefore, in comparison.
Support us and cooperate with us.
This poses a significant risk to the Dragon Star Empire.
Naturally, they will also have their own concerns.
However, if we do not make certain concessions on these conditions...
Why should they help us?
And regarding the point about us taking action first.
Mo Qi finally agreed.
It is because of the fact that there are many forces within the Ash Lord organization present. My sister has also discussed similar topics with you before.
That is, if we don't find an opportunity, should we still launch an uprising?
Some people believe this is debatable and have not provided an answer.
Some people believe that no matter what happens next, even if it's a lose-lose situation, a moth drawn to a flame, even if they know their actions will not succeed, they will still launch an attack.
That's their idea!
Since for some people, the JF-17 fleet will carry out its combat plan regardless of whether it appears or not.
Does the order of events even matter?
Prince Mori paused for a moment, then continued, "Regarding this operation..."
My sister also gave everyone a choice.
Whether or not you are willing to launch an uprising before the arrival of the Dragon Star Empire's fleet is entirely up to you.
However, we must also make this clear beforehand.
We will remember the efforts and sacrifices made by the interstellar forces that were willing to launch the uprising first.
When the pie is divided in the future, I hope everyone will not feel that the distribution is unfair.
Prince Mori's words at this moment carried a hint of threat.
This means that if we choose not to rebel now, but wait for others to take the lead and for the Dragon Star Empire's fleet to arrive, then we can respond.
This way, you've minimized your risk.
However, similarly, when the pie is distributed in the future, some of it will be less.
These words are all laid out here.
I don't want anyone to come out and say anything else then.
This is what it means to be upfront about the unpleasant aspects.