Mage Veja

Chapter 727

Man is a selfish animal.

From civilians to soldiers, the reason why the leader of the rebel army, Coverdale, was asked to surrender to the empire was that he could be pardoned by the empire and receive a considerable amount of war subsidies.

But when it is learned that the empire is lying.

Once they surrender, not only will they not be able to receive subsidies, but they will also become third-class citizens who are not even as good as slaves. Of course, they will not be able to surrender, and they will even risk their lives to resist.

What area to resist?

Of course, rely on the rebel army to fight against the empire and protect their interests.

But now that the rebels were forced to surrender by them, of course they began to panic, and then they begged Coverdale to take back his order and continue to fight against the imperial army.

So should we agree to the request of these people?

Promise is of course a promise, but when the initiative is in the hands of Coverdale, of course it cannot be so easily agreed.

What is too easy to get, will not be cherished.

This mentality is universal no matter in which world.

They were the ones who asked the rebels to surrender at the beginning, and now they are the ones who want the rebels to continue to resist. If they easily agreed to their request, they would turn against each other again in the face of the offensive of the empire's public opinion.

Civilians must be made aware of the risks.

Only if they realize that the opportunity is rare and there is a huge risk in protesting against the rebel army, then even if the empire sends money to them, they will not dare to accept it without authorization, because they don't know if it is a trap of the empire.

If it was a trap, they forced the rebels to death, who would defend their interests?

Therefore, facing the thunderous wind outside, Coverdale didn't care. At this time, he was enjoying a peaceful lunch with Vega.

"Your Majesty, when do you think I will accept the request of the common people?"

Coverdale looked at Vega with admiration. It was also through these few days that he realized what kind of gap existed between himself and Vega. The situation that almost pushed him into a desperate situation became an absolute challenge in the hands of the other party. Advantage.

"Don't worry."

While gnawing on the meat, Veigar said, "Now the civilians and soldiers have lost the initiative. With you in full control of the initiative, if they don't take the initiative to kneel to you, they can't accept anything against the empire." ask."

"Will they...will they really take the initiative to kneel down to me?"

Coverdale was a little worried: "The civilians have apologized to us for two consecutive days and asked to take back their orders. If we wait any longer, will someone with a heart continue to obstruct it, which may be detrimental to our army."

"Your Excellency is worrying too much."

Veigar put down his knife and fork and said: "Things that cannot be obtained are always the best. The harder things are, the more cherished they will be. If anyone dares to say that the rebels are lying on this cusp, I guarantee that they will not If you shoot, the civilians can drown him with a single spit, so you just wait until the last second."

"Everything is up to His Majesty."

Coverdale said convincingly.

Coverdale endured for another two days without sleeping or eating.

According to the previous announcement, he will formally submit the letter of surrender to the Imperial Army today. Under Vega's order, he even wrote the letter of surrender. He left the command building with his guards early in the morning, preparing to move towards the Imperial Army's garrison. .

But just as he stepped out of the command building, he saw an incredible scene.

The civilians gathered in groups, and the spacious streets were filled with water.

This flow of people is extremely huge, so huge that you can't see the end at a glance, not only civilians, but also soldiers.

As soon as they saw Coverdale come out, they fell to their knees on the ground immediately.

"Leader, please forgive me!"

"Leader, please forgive me!"

"Leader, please forgive me!"

The voices gathered by countless people echoed over the city of war. The voices of countless people seemed to shake the white clouds in the sky. Coverdale, the leader of the rebel army standing in the center of his sight, was stunned. in place.

What's happening here?
Even in the peak period when the rebel army was supported by civilians, he had never seen such a grand occasion, especially seven days ago when he was blocked by civilians demonstrating in the command building, he didn't even dare to show his face.

"Please take it back, Lord Leader."

A representative was pushed out, and he respectfully said to Coverdale: "We regret that we should have believed the lies of the empire, and misunderstood your good intentions, sir, now that we have awakened, please take back the order to surrender, and renew the order to surrender." Lead us to victory and we will do everything in our power to support you."

"But I already ordered the disbandment of the army the other day..."

"My lord, none of the brothers left."

An officer quickly stood up and said: "None of the soldiers of our Seventh Division left, they all stayed, I beg you to continue to lead them, even if the last soldier dies, the Seventh Division will never retreat Next step!"

"The Ninth Division has 7000 people, ready to fight at any time!"

"The Eleventh Division is willing to be the vanguard!"

"All the three divisions are waiting for the order from the leader."

"..."

Competing to be the first, one by one the soldiers knelt on the ground, begging for Coverdale.

Civilians and soldiers looked at Coverdale with expectant eyes, eagerly looking forward to every word of Coverdale's next words. At this moment, everyone's heart couldn't help beating faster.

As time goes by second by second.

Their anxiety rose in a straight line. When the tense atmosphere reached its peak, Vega, who was standing in the crowd, gestured to Coverdale.

Mind you.

Coverdale took a deep breath, and then said: "If you don't mind, then I will fight the empire again for everyone. Although there is no guarantee that I can defeat the imperial army, I swear in the name of the leader, The whole army will fight the imperial army to the death, and as long as there is one soldier left, they will never take a step back."

Tore the letter of surrender in his hand to pieces in front of everyone.

Coverdale drew out his long sword and pointed the blade forward: "Soldiers, please take up your arms again. This is our home, this is our land, and we have no room to retreat except to fight to the death."

"Please bear in mind, this battle is either victory or death!"

"Long live the leader!" "Long live the leader!" "Long live the leader!"

The civilians and soldiers raised their arms and shouted, their eyes flashed with fierce fighting spirit.

It was hard for them to get the leader to take back his order. This path was chosen by themselves. They must fight the imperial army to the end. If they surrender and escape, will the leader stand up again for them next time?
This battle is really fought for oneself.

When this point is clearly realized, it means that this army is no longer ordinary.

And the imperial spies who witnessed everything began to panic.

Trapped in the city for seven days, they realized that no matter how much sacrifice they made, they had to bring the information to the Imperial Army's garrison.

(End of this chapter)