Standard Terra Calendar 991.M41, Rocky Star Zone, Ryan World, Soroco Continent, Ryan New City
The female governor Mara Cagliari was sitting upright in front of the dressing table, staring at her flawless face in the mirror. Although she was 97 years old, relying on the family's excellent genes and the empire's most advanced life-extending technology, she still maintained her 24-year-old self. Her blue eyes were as bright as stars, her skin was as blew like condensed milk, her delicate nose and chin seemed to be carefully carved by the artist, her pink lips were like fresh fruit, and her long golden hair, which represents noble blood, was spread behind her, and was carefully braided by the maids.
In this world of Space Marines, she represents Astarte who lives in seclusion in the monastery and even several of her family ancestors were fortunate to serve in the Crimson Fist. In the past, the nobles surrounded her like honey bees, making various flattering words, and her suitors could even line up under the trench.
Her father once arranged a marriage for her, but she, who was kind by nature, rarely sent a killer to deal with the boy with the same prominent family, so that she did not talk about marriage after inheriting the position of governor.
Because of this incident, she was criticized by many nobles in private, but she didn't care.
Some people also know the truth, although it is very shocking.
The female governor was not ruthless. In fact, her heart was always tender, but her tenderness belonged only to one person, and because of that person, Ms. Mara could no longer tolerate other men's positions in her heart.
With a sigh, the female governor frowned slightly and looked down at a rough wooden eagle emblem that looked blackened by flames.
It is so broken, as if it is this shaking city, as if it is the soul of that person.
He hasn't spoken for a long time. Every time he sees him, he is fighting without saying a word, patrolling without saying a word, staring without saying a word, praying without saying a word...
The cruel and long battle seemed to have emptied his soul.
Suddenly, the distant explosion attracted her gaze out the window. In the gaps of the curtains blown by the breeze, you could see the burning fire on the border of the sky. The bloody sunset was sinking, dyeing the entire city a deep red.
On the streets filled with tents and various debris, groups of haggard citizens walked past. In the shadow of war, these citizens tried their best to maintain their daily lives, as if they were trapped in a awake nightmare. The red sky made the city look so weird and distorted, and the screams and the sound of gunfires in the distance intertwined into a continuous and harsh symphony.
"Is this really our end of the world..."
The female governor murmured to himself, then held his forehead weakly.
"Is there any news on the frontline?"
An elderly maid who had braided her behind her immediately replied softly:
"The enemy launched several raids, and there were still corpses everywhere. There were ours, and the enemy. The soldiers and angels blocked the aliens. The barricades in the East District were still holding on, but the situation was in danger."
"The actual situation will only be worse than this. It's getting dark, inform the ladies to go with me."
"yes."
After wearing complex headdresses and makeup, the female governor stood up, took off her pajamas, changed into a gorgeous long skirt, put on white suspender stockings, and shining crystal high heels. At this time, she became so bright and charming.
When she left the mansion and came to the hall of the Silver Tower, dozens of noble ladies, who were also dressed and glamorous, were already waiting here.
Mara shook the folding fan in her hand and issued a command to parade. The door opened immediately. A group of noble ladies stepped out of the safest place in Ryan New City under the escort of the noble guards with live ammunition.
As the siege continued, even though the emperor received food supplements, long-term shelling, missile attacks and irregular green-skinned raids still wiped out the will of the vast majority of people. Many people lost hope, and suicide and malfeasance increased rapidly.
In order to make some changes and to play a role, the female governor made a shocking decision - she and the noble ladies around her will personally walk into the brave defenders, bringing light and comfort to people, and to those tired people who defend them.
Due to the strict class division and ancestry theory of the empire, this behavior is difficult for many nobles to accept. No matter how brave the civilians are, they should not have the power to look directly at the noble governor, let alone that the governor and nobles have to reduce their own value and come into the middle of them. Many nobles fiercely opposed this plan, but this could not change the will of the female governor.
Finally, after a brief pull, the female governor made concessions and only went to condolences in the evening, because at that time the battle was usually over, and since the soldiers were able to rest, she could have more opportunities to talk to them and distribute water and food.
The female governor went to visit the neighborhoods where the most intense battles were on the defense line, because she believed that these people needed her support the most.
So this became her regular itinerary. Whenever dusk came, she and the noble ladies would dress as beautiful as possible, so as to give people something worth fighting, and head to blocks under the umbrella of guards.
Although this incident is indeed a bit ridiculous, it also played a role in a sense. The visit of the Lady Group has become something that Ryan Guards and the Militia are extremely looking forward to. Although many people were executed by the political commissar for their indecent comments...
But this was very happy for Governor Mara, because it was the first time since the war began that she felt that she was no longer hiding in the silver castle like a coward, watching her people sacrifice and doing nothing.
In fact, she also knew that the effect of such things was actually very limited. The high casualty rate and any signs of delay in reinforcements were constantly eroding people's will, and this thing could not be slowed down.
But at least, she had reason to go see him.
The street lights were already on at this time. Although the number was very small compared to the past, the ladies passed through an originally busy street, with thick ashes scattered on the road, almost covering the ankles of pedestrians.
After seeing the female governor, the crowded people on the streets and in the tents began to cheer, and some people tried to pray for food. Although the food crisis has temporarily eased, for subsequent defense, the city still implemented a strict rationing system. Those who do not participate in the defense can only maintain a level that will not starve or starve to death a little slower. Only soldiers and various staff members participating in the defense can obtain basic food supply, but only individuals.
No one knows how long Green Skin will be besieged in the future, but without the continued supply of food, Ryan obviously cannot support any idle people.
If you want to eat enough, you have to make contributions. This is cruel and ruthless, but there is no way.