After listening to the entire narrative, Soshyan's anger gradually subsided, but his mood did not get better, but instead became more gloomy.
He suddenly realized a reality. What Tu'shan said before was probably not an exaggeration, but something that was actually happening.
This actually made him shudder even more.
"I'm here to understand the situation. As for how to deal with it, you make the decision. After all, he is a governor, and we are wearing the armor of the Astral Knights. The situation is so sensitive now, and there are so many eyes watching."
Soshyan looked at his friend and whispered:
"Talos, you won't be convinced by that governor's sophistry, will you?"
Talos shrugged.
"That's not true. I've seen a lot of guys like him and killed a lot of them. But even if he told some lies, the general situation should be the same. I mean, your focus shouldn't be on that planet. This situation
Maybe we think much more and in a sense, he did not do anything wrong. Although I really want to skin him, I am not a person who is easily influenced by emotions."
"You did nothing wrong? Just massacring the people of the empire is enough to make him die ten times! Not only him, but also the officials, law enforcement officers, and military officers who assisted him in doing these things, all deserve to die!"
Talos shook his head.
"You are wrong about one thing. Those are his people."
Soshyan was slightly startled, and then Talos added:
"The throne gave him the power to rule, and he was qualified to dispose of his people and planet as he saw fit, especially in times of war, and in a sense. It was his property, he was not an appointed governor of Terra
, but a hereditary ruler passed down according to an ancient contract. He did not commit any treachery, paid taxes on time, and even prevented possible unrest in the hive city. From any aspect, there is nothing wrong with it. The Population Empire has never
Without a population, the hive will soon be filled with immigrants. In the current imperial environment, a ruler like him may even receive praise, because many rulers are not even as good as him when facing turmoil."
"No, that's not the case. The empire is composed of billions of people. Every life has its value. Everyone is the emperor's subjects. No one has power."
"You don't have to pay much attention to what I say. I have always been a Night Lord. I believe in punishment and harsh rules. In my eyes, the only fault of that governor is incompetence. Everyone has different values, so I will
I'll leave it to you to handle."
"Talos, Soshyan has enough troubles."
Veronica frowned and walked to the table, giving each of them a new cup of tea.
"It's not a big deal at all. Can't you just deal with it? It's just a governor. If you want to kill him, just kill him."
Talos sighed softly.
"This is something he must understand."
"Can--"
"Veronica, there is nothing wrong with me. Talos is right. This is my responsibility."
"Don't blame yourself too much. You've done a good job. You have good intentions in many things, but those below have problems with their execution -"
"not like this!"
Soshyan suddenly punched the table, cracking the wooden table that was almost like metal. Veronica was startled and stopped talking.
"The problem is not those garbage hive rulers and bureaucrats, nor is it caused by heresy and war. The problem is already there! It has always been there! Everyone can see it, but everyone pretends not to see it! Even if
No matter how many enemies we destroy in the future, the problem is still there! It will not be beaten away like the Red Pirates and the Black Legion! What is the problem? The problem is that something is wrong! If it is wrong, it is wrong, and if it is wrong, it must be corrected! President of the Empire
There is constant emphasis on sacrifice, sacrifice, but who is really willing to be the firewood in other people's hands? And it is the most undignified firewood! No one wants to do it, but someone has to sacrifice, then when one person can sacrifice others at will
At that time, what on earth was such a sacrifice? They said we were angels, and everyone, whether they were slaves, commoners, or nobles, worshiped us, but now I have no face."
Soshiyang's expression fell into deep sadness, and he patted his face gently with his palm, smiling bitterly:
"I have no face to admit what kind of angel I am. I am not even a qualified protector. I always felt that if everyone in the empire had the belief that they should either die or win, would the dawn of humanity and the empire appear?
But in the end, I found that most people have a hard time even struggling to form a human form. They don't even have the energy to think about it. I know what is wrong. Everyone knows what is wrong, but no one has the ability to change it.
"
Talos leaned on the chair, raised his head, looked at the ceiling, and said slowly:
"People can live for seven or eight days without eating, and they can live for three or four days without drinking water. The empire that has always made mistakes has survived for tens of thousands of years. I am not telling you this to make you feel sorry for yourself. No one can be spotless.
While alive, we inhale dust every moment, but what will happen to this human empire in the next ten thousand years will probably be decided by you, so you have to cheer up and think."
"That's right, honey, don't do that."
Seeing Soshyan's depressed expression, Veronica took out a handkerchief and wiped his face distressedly, comforting her softly:
"This is not your fault. Just kill those people who made mistakes. It is just a matter of a ruling document. You have been commanding on the front line and are responsible for the coordination of various war zones. There must be things that cannot be taken into account. Who can know everything and be omnipotent?
What? This messy human empire cannot be changed by one person's power. Don't always force yourself like this. You have fulfilled your obligations, and that is enough."
Soshyan shook his head.
"I have a share of responsibility for this disaster and the innocent civilians who died tragically. I will not shirk my responsibility by saying that I am doing something important and have no time to care about it, because I have the power to decide the life and death of almost everyone, so I
You have to bear the responsibility for the life and death of all of them. This is only fair and this is how things should be."
"Soshyan."
"I'm fine, Veronica, really."
With a sigh, he leaned back on the chair.
"Only in front of you can I lose my temper and say what I really want to say."
Talos looked down at him and whispered:
"No matter what, I will stand by your side."
"Me too."
Soshyan smiled and held Veronica's hand on his shoulder.
"Draft a document that King Kefen 31 will carry out extermination operations without application, order him to abdicate and be exiled to the pale star region, and one of his descendants can inherit the position of governor, and the planetary adjudicator will not apply without permission.
Unauthorized deployment of extermination weapons, demoted to first-class law enforcement officer, and transferred to the Endymion frontline law enforcement area to serve."
"Huh? Are you going to let those people go like this?"
Soshyan shook his head.
"That's it. Saving the living is more important. The hive can no longer withstand any turmoil."
"I understand, is there anything else?"
"Also, immediately count the promethium reserves and food reserves in each war zone. If there is more than 30% remaining, authorize the war zone commander to use it to rescue the hive and the world that are in energy and food shortages. In addition, you
Contact Sorge and ask him to investigate the current trade market situation in the Maelstrom area. Specifically, look at the severity of hoarding and price gouging. Write a detailed report to me. Angstrom's factory ship will be able to move again soon.
Let's give them priority to go to Senglad's nest. I think the situation will improve. Oh, and let the Astrology Department prepare a message and send it to Reza, asking if it is convenient to provide some promethium factory ships.
If there is a reply, please notify me as soon as possible."
"Okay, I've written it all down."
"Well, although I don't have an answer in my heart now, I have to do something even if I don't have an answer. The last thing I want to do is inform the whole regiment, as well as all other friendly forces except the Ascetics, that we will set off back to the Sagan system in 10 hours."
Readers are very concerned about the topic of Lion King waking up. Lao Mo can’t spoil too much here. Anyway, there will definitely be related plots. Don’t worry. In fact, I guessed that Lion King would wake up a long time ago, so that’s why the protagonist has so many relationships with the Dark Angel.