piratefiction Chapter 475 The conservatives think the radicals are too conservative!
Chapter 475 The conservatives think the radicals are too conservative!
Chapter 475 The conservatives think the radicals are too conservative!
They're going to hold a tournament to determine the strongest Imperial Arms user—an otherworldly version of the Mount Hua Sword Tournament! Officially, that's what it is, but in reality, it's a test launched by the Revolutionary Army to expand their influence.
At the conference, you might even be able to recruit some wild Imperial Arms users to enhance your own fighting strength, which would be very beneficial.
With Roy, who slew Esdeath, and Najenda leading elite troops as reinforcements, the chances of success are very high.
However, this proposal did not receive majority support.
At the headquarters meeting of the revolutionary army.
An elderly man's face darkened. "It's too risky. What if the imperial army marches in?"
"The venue for the conference can be located elsewhere; I'm looking for one," Najenda said. Of course, such an event couldn't be held at the Revolutionary Army headquarters.
"But we still need to send people to attend the meeting."
The old man shook his head. "These people must also be users of Imperial Arms, and they're not within our sphere of influence. If they're surrounded by the Imperial Army, their chances of survival are slim!"
His words received widespread approval from the leadership.
"Our army's strength is still far behind that of the Empire. We have always been committed to guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines and consolidating our development. This proposal will inevitably lead to a direct conflict with the Empire, which is far too dangerous."
"We must be even more cautious when dealing with the Empire!"
"Yes, I agree with that view."
The empire's power is undeniable; its millennia-old heritage is not something they can easily challenge. Over the years, countless uprisings and rebellions have been suppressed by the empire with the most forceful means. The weak revolutionary army, inherently conservative in its ideology, believes that survival and development are the best course of action.
Najeta glanced around and seemed to have expected it; only a small number of people supported her, and it seemed that they had become the so-called radicals.
However, the Revolutionary Army's high command clearly had not yet realized that after Roy's appearance, a strategic shift had occurred between them and the Empire. The fact that they, with their greater strength, were instead hesitant and timid was surely a delay in seizing the opportunity.
Giving the empire a chance to breathe is definitely not a good thing!
According to the intelligence Roy gave her, there was a lot of evil research going on within the Empire, including drugs that could stimulate human potential, biochemical weapons for humans, and small nuclear bombs (five rotary reactors)—it made her scalp tingle. Even as an Imperial General, she didn't know anything about those things.
Even if they have dealt with Esdeath, it will cause great trouble if the Empire mass-produces those weapons. The minister will definitely do that, so they must deal with the enemy as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications.
That being said, Najenda could not force everyone to agree. Forceful oppression represents power and is the way of the Empire. Here, they pursue democracy and freedom, and every decision requires collective judgment.
But it's not impossible to change these people's minds.
"Gentlemen, please follow me!" Najenda said mysteriously, then walked out of the tent alone.
The revolutionary army's high command exchanged glances, then followed Najeta's footsteps, arriving a few hundred meters from the camp.
What came into view was a handsome young man.
"Mr. Roy, how are you feeling?"
"That was a brilliant move in slaying Esdeath!"
"Don't hesitate to ask if you need any help."
Upon seeing Roy, the Revolutionary Army's high command immediately lit up and rushed forward to greet him warmly. This handsome young man was the real main character and the ultimate daddy.
The Revolutionary Army sent people to investigate Roy and Esdeath's battlefield, which terrified everyone.
All I can say is that it was a battlefield ravaged by monsters!
The earth was covered with traces of slashing and icy cold, and the abyss-like rifts stretched for tens of kilometers. It was unimaginable that such power belonged to humankind.
Humans crave heroes!
Especially in the dark and cruel environment of the Empire, people yearn even more for a hero to save the world, and the high command of the Revolutionary Army is no exception. Roy is the most suitable candidate in their minds.
The revolutionary army's high command was overwhelmed with excitement at finally seeing Roy, like a player who had been unlucky for decades finally drawing an SSR card.
Roy smiled and said, "Good afternoon, everyone."
The revolutionaries were flattered and looked on with respect. One of them cautiously asked, "What brings you here today?"
Roy looked at the gloomy sky. "The weather in the South—the humid environment isn't very healthy for people."
Rumble!
Above the sky, thick, leaden-gray clouds, like an inverted sea of ink, pressed heavily down on the earth. Thunder rumbled in a muffled tone, and fine rain fell silently, immersing the entire world in a somber gray.
The Revolutionary Army headquarters is located in the southern part of the Empire, in a vast primeval forest, an uncultivated area teeming with poisonous insects, ferocious beasts, and miasma. The Empire considers this place a place for exiling criminals, and even dogs are unwilling to come here.
The harsh environment played a significant role in the fact that this revolutionary army was able to survive.
A high-ranking member of the revolutionary army asked, "What do you mean?"
"Let's restore a clear sky to this world!" Roy said with a double meaning, taking the longsword handed to him by Najenda.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The longsword in Roy's hand trembled slightly, and the blade emitted a deep hum. The surrounding air distorted with the hum, and the falling raindrops were all repelled.
Under the watchful eyes of countless astonished and suspicious people.
Roy moved! From below, his longsword slashed fiercely at the thick, boundless sky.
scoff!
Its dazzling and magnificent sword light is beyond description. It bursts forth from the sharp blade, as if it were about to tear the entire world apart.
The sword light surged upwards, fiercely slashing into the thick, leaden clouds that covered the sky.
Rumble!
The wind howled, as if the sky itself was groaning under the strain. The thick clouds stretching for thousands of kilometers were forcibly cleaved open, and a straight and wide crack in the sky filled everyone's vision! At the edge of the crack, the clouds churned wildly and scattered rapidly to both sides.
The entire sky was cleaved in two!
The gloomy dark clouds dissipated, and the long-awaited sunlight poured down along the huge rift in the sky, bright and dazzling, bringing warmth to everyone.
The sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly!
The surroundings fell into absolute silence!
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Countless eyes were fixed on the azure sky, mouths agape, yet no sound could be uttered; the shock in their hearts was evident on their faces.
"The sky—the sky—has cracked open—"
Someone, with a trembling voice, uttered these words as if swallowing a dream, and they reached everyone's ears.
One sword!
With a single swing of the sword, the world was transformed! This transcends the realm of "power" and is a miracle. Before that majestic divine might, even battle-hardened generals and soldiers felt an urge to prostrate themselves in submission.
Roy's earth-shattering strike also silenced all dissenting voices within the Revolutionary Army.
The revolutionary army's high command had fanatical eyes; with such power, flattening the empire was not a fantasy at all.
They, who had been deeply oppressed, had finally found their hero!
The balance of power between the two sides was reassessed, and Najenda's proposal to hold the Imperial Arms User Conference was passed unanimously. They even felt that this progress was too slow. While they were dawdling, countless impoverished people on this land were suffering from hunger!
Roy's slash was powerful enough to split the entire capital in two. With such formidable power, what was there to fear? They had no rivals in front of them!
Conservatives think radicals are too conservative!
Najenda was speechless. These guys changed their tune too quickly, but Roy's influence was so terrifying that she thought she was seeing a god!
"You've worked hard. Are you alright?" Najenda looked at Roy, a hint of worry in her eyes.
"It's alright, it's just bearing the burden."
Unlike his previous use of a hand chop, Roy's longsword turned to dust and flew away with the wind.
"Looks like I'll have to prepare a few more swords for you."
Seeing this, Najenda's lips twitched without her noticing. It was indeed a sword strike, and that longsword was no ordinary iron but a weapon of extremely high quality, second only to Imperial Arms and comparable to the Imperial Arms.
Roy, on the other hand, treated it as a disposable item.
The most terrifying thing is that those swords still couldn't withstand Roy's power. Najenda couldn't imagine how monstrous he was in his prime. She estimated that if the Imperial Arms fell into Roy's hands, they would be destroyed after a few slashes!
The news that the Revolutionary Army was preparing to hold the Imperial Arms User Conference spread throughout the Empire in less than three days through various channels, attracting widespread attention.
This move was like pouring a bucket of oil into a fire, instantly igniting it and making the situation even more tense.
Inside the Imperial Palace in the capital city.
"They actually launched a direct challenge! Those thieves really have guts!" Bud slammed the intelligence report heavily on the table.
Soon, Bud produced a transfer order: "Issue my command to summon the Imperial Arms users on the list, as well as the Ninth Legion outside the Imperial Capital, to join me in suppressing the rebel army!"
Even a military commander like Bude could sense the Revolutionary Army's purpose in holding this conference, which harbored enormous political risks. If the other side succeeded in holding it, the Revolutionary Army's prestige would rise sharply, ultimately influencing both the Empire and the country, and countless uprisings would ignite like sparks.
He must nip this in the bud!
"Lord Bude, what about the minister—"
"Ignore him!"
Bud interrupted the servant in a deep voice, his face darkening as he mentioned Ernest.
Military generals not interfering in politics is a thousand-year-old tradition of the empire, and Bud has always adhered to this principle, turning a blind eye to all of Ernest's corruption and tyranny, and protecting conscientious officials from being harmed by him as much as possible.
And this is the result of his forbearance!
The fact that the rebels are openly holding such an event is no different from a dragon riding in their face! It proves just how serious the situation is within the Empire, and the root of all this is Ernest's reckless behavior.
Once he suppresses the rebel army and returns to the capital with immense prestige, he will be able to break with a thousand-year-old tradition, and that will be the day Ernest dies!
Bud's actions were immediately learned by Ernest.
"Heh heh, that old stubborn man finally couldn't hold back anymore," Ernest chuckled like a duck.
"Your Excellency, General Bude has personally led the operation. Should we..." his confidant whispered.
"Need not!"
Ernest waved his hand, revealing a sinister grin. With that old stubborn man gone, the capital had completely become his domain, and he could act with impunity!
His goal is the Guardian Machine God - Supreme Throne! Those short-sighted rebels, with their Imperial Arms User Tournament, are like frogs in a well—truly laughable. Little do they know, the true strongest has already been claimed!
Bud's orders were sent to all parts of the empire.
After Roy joined the Revolutionary Army, its strength became so formidable that even Bud, one of the "Twin Pillars of the Empire" alongside Esdeath, found it incredibly difficult to handle and needed assistance.
Donghai City.
Will, the wielder of the Imperial Arms Shura Incarnation: Noble Chariot, said, "Alright, I'll pack my things now!"
As a pure soldier, obedience to orders was the first principle. Will did not question the orders and went to Bud's camp with great enthusiasm.
The Imperial Capital Garrison.
Seryu Ubiquitas, wielding the Imperial Arms: Demonic Beast Transformation - Hundred-Armed Giant, laughed, "Suppressing the rebellion, upholding justice, Kero, let's go!"
Imperial Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Fashion, the wielder of the Imperial Arm God's Hand Perfector, said, "General Budo's orders... I have no choice but to let me and my Fashion unit lend him a hand! And it seems like I can see a lot of Imperial Arms."
The troops were burned in the capital.
Borus, the wielder of the Imperial Arms Purgatory Summoned - Rubigand, carefully embraced his wife and daughter, saying, "Don't worry, I will definitely come back alive!"
Budo, along with the assembled Imperial Arms users, led a large army to the border town where the "World's Greatest Imperial Arms User Tournament" was being held.
In addition, the event attracted countless people, including those Imperial Arms users who were hiding among the common people.
It's not only the Empire and the Revolutionary Army that have Imperial Arms users.
During the internal strife more than 500 years ago, some of the Imperial Arms were lost and have not been fully recovered to this day, giving rise to a group of powerful individuals among the common people.
"The World's Number One Tournament? To determine the strongest Imperial Arms user, interesting. Let's go check it out. It wouldn't be bad if we could win the title of strongest!" said Leone, a blonde-haired, mature-looking woman with a beautiful figure, with a smile.
Born in the slums of the Imperial Capital, she killed a nobleman in protest against his trampling of children on horseback and obtained the Imperial Arms Beast King Transformation Lion King through the black market.
"This is the power of the Imperial Arms, how delightful! Can they have killed as many people as I have?"
Zanko is an imperial executioner who specializes in carrying out death sentences. When he saw the news in the newspaper that the Revolutionary Army was holding a conference of Imperial Arms users, he couldn't resist stealing the warden's Imperial Arms and acquiring the Five-Perspective Omnipotent Observer.
"The one who killed General Riva? Let's go see what he looks like." Brand murmured. Having left the Imperial Army, he wandered around, not yet joining any other organization, and possessed the Imperial Armor: Demon Possession.
"The Empire or the Revolutionary Army, which should I choose?" Ran, a handsome young man with blond hair, is just a teacher and the wielder of the Imperial Arms Mostima.
A beautiful girl in a British-style uniform, with a lollipop in her mouth, is so bored. She's finished her assassination mission. As one of the world's best assassins, being too skilled can also be a problem.
A companion asked, "Chelsy, do you want to go to the Imperial Arms User Tournament held at headquarters?"
"Why would I go to a place like that?"
Chelsea was speechless. Her Imperial Arm, Transformation Gaia Foundation, was a transformation-type item and had nothing to do with combat. Did she even deserve to compete for the title of the world's best?
However, it should be good for killing time when you're bored.
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"Let's go join in the fun for a bit—"
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