Chapter 587, The Supreme Mother
In the Spider Web Territory, the Millennium Star Territory, and on the Iron Armor Chapter's flagship - the Man of Steel, Humphrey Paul was talking to the Great Sage Varuk who was far away in the Alfonzo Star Territory.
"Alfonzo, are you already in a rage?"
There was no emotion on Varuk's mechanical face: "It's basically true. After the fleet led by Du Bo was destroyed in the Proud Talon Star Territory, the Imperial faction within the sect began to regain the upper hand. They strongly questioned the sect's strategy of participating in the war. , blaming the destruction of the fleet on the sect’s decision to go to war, and began to question more about the sect’s cooperation with the Iron Armor Chapter.”
To an outsider, this may sound like pressure.
But Paul did not see it that way.
His expression did not change, and he did not even doubt Varuk's own position.
He just said with emotion: "I have never underestimated the alliance. Back then, before Erso died, I advised him not to act recklessly. The alliance needs to be taken seriously. He did not completely listen to me, so that A waste of life in the South.”
"I have also tried to win over them. Even if they are not willing to stand on our side, I hope to win over them not to stand on the opposite side. But unfortunately, they also failed to listen to my solicitation, and the chips I could give were too few. ”
"I have long been mentally prepared to have to fight a war with the Alliance. Therefore, I asked Paulitos to lead all the Furious Flames, plus an additional New Age Torch, to defend the Alliance's attack in the south."< br>
"But their performance still exceeded my expectations. A few years ago, they only had great potential. But just a few years later, they not only fulfilled these potentials, they were even stronger than we imagined. .”
"Paulitos is a very capable man, but he failed to do what I expected. It's not his fault. Even if I asked for your assistance, Sage Dubo personally led the team but encountered an even greater failure. I am I really didn’t expect that your participation in the war was originally one of the trump cards I prepared. The Alfonzo fleet was originally a force that could change the entire war.”
"The Alliance not only forced this force out, forcing me to let you end early, but even destroyed your fleet in the south..."
"I'm very angry, and even a little scared. Sometimes I can't help but think, should the original strategy be to fight to the south? That might not be able to overwhelm the empire, but it can take advantage of the fact that their strength is not as strong as it is now. Before, I had eliminated a big enemy, and now it wouldn’t be so difficult.”
Great Sage Varuk, who had been listening silently, spoke calmly: "That is unrealistic. If you did that, the current situation may be even worse."
Humphrey Paul was silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "Indeed, as you said, it is very likely that the result will be worse. It is impossible for me to abandon the core area that was not completely settled at that time and go straight to the south; and When I have time to decide the main direction of attack, if I choose the south side, I may destroy the alliance and never realize their war potential, but they may also hold me back in ruins. At that time, the princess may still be able to resist on the north side, but on the west side... we will be killed by that phoenix.”
Varuk said: "Yes, we have talked about this topic in the past, and there is no need to talk about it a second time. There is no point in lamenting how powerful the alliance is. We need to think of ways to confront and solve them, at least to The southern front is stabilized.”
"As you said, I think I need to talk to the princess again."
Varuk reminded: "Communicating with the Queen may not be enough. You may need to have this conversation with the Queen."
This time, Paul was a little hesitant.
"If that happens... things may get to the point of no return. We may not be ready yet..."
"You need to make this decision, Paul." Varuk's voice was still emotionless, "There is nothing to be prepared for, and this matter should not be decided by you. Pray to the Queen, and let Him make the decision. , we just have to comply.”
Humphrey Paul waved his hand and said: "Let me think about it...let me think about it again."
As he spoke, his forehead began to turn purple, and a purple blood vessel suddenly appeared on his skin, and then disappeared, leaving only the fangs exposed when he opened and closed his mouth as he spoke. Varuk gave the final warning: "Be quick, be as quick as possible. You are preparing, our enemies are also preparing, and the Queen's patience is limited. What's more, after Alfonzo's internal imperial faction failed in Du Bo, It’s already boiling. I will try my best to control the situation, but no one can guarantee what will happen in the Alfonzo Star Territory in the future.”
"I know."
After cutting off the call, Humphrey Paul stood there and thought for a long time.
It seemed like he finally made a decision.
Shielding everyone, he was alone in the throne room of the battleship. He took out an indescribable object. It was like a piece of meat, as big as a palm, but it was always squirming, as if he could see the purple blood flowing inside.
He swallowed it in one gulp, and a moment later, purple light bloomed from his eyes.
For a moment, he seemed to be communicating with some supreme will.
There is a voice that is so majestic that one cannot help but kneel down, yet so gentle that it soothes the heart like a mother.
At this moment, Humphrey Paul erased all struggle and resistance, and communicated with this will in the most respectful, humble, and fanatical manner, and in the form of high-energy information.
They may have communicated a lot, but the whole thing actually only happened for a moment.
When Humphrey Paul opened his eyes again, it was as if most of his strength had been taken away from him. His body couldn't help but stepped back several steps, but he still couldn't hold on and knelt down.
Panting heavily, Paul felt dizzy and had severe vomiting.
He suppressed these discomforts forcefully.
Opening his eyes again and standing up again, he returned to being the leader of the Iron Armor Chapter, the careerist and tycoon who set off a great rebellion that affected the entire eastern border of the empire.
Sitting back on his throne, Paul methodically delivered one order after another.
Soon, his army was on the move.
It was a bit anxious and even made many people below feel uneasy and not sure what was going on.
But Paul knew it.
The Supreme Mother graciously granted his request and granted him one last chance.
He needs to take hold.
(End of chapter)