Cornelia came to Shangguan Wen. She had complicated feelings about the murderer of her father. However, considering herself, her sister Euphie, and other siblings, she had to fulfill her responsibility as the eldest daughter. She knelt down and bowed her head and said:
"My Lord, please allow me to boldly ask for forgiveness of the members of the Bunitania royal family who have not committed any crime. Some of them are still innocent. I promise that they will abide by all the laws of the [Human Union] and live well."
"Sister Cornelia"
"Cornelia"
Eufemia and others were very surprised to see this famous war princess of the former empire, who gave up her dignity in public for the surviving bloodline of the family.
"Cornelia, if you do everything a maid should do, I will naturally allow the Bunitania bloodline to stay, provided that you don’t commit suicide. If you commit suicide, no one can save them."
Shangguan Wen’s voice was calm and deep, and every word hit the hearts of everyone present like a heavy hammer. His eyes were deep, as if he could see through the deepest secrets and struggles of people’s hearts.
Cornelia trembled slightly when she heard this, but then she lowered her body more firmly and answered in a tone that was almost like an oath:
"My Lord, I understand my position and my responsibilities. From now on, whether it is my duty as a maid or as a member of Bunitania to protect the family, I will do my best to live up to your generosity and expectations."
Seeing this, Euphemia’s eyes could not help but turn red. She moved her lotus steps lightly and wanted to step forward to support her sister, but was stopped by Cornelia’s eyes. Euphie understood that her sister was maintaining the last dignity of the family in her own way, so she could only retreat with tears in her eyes, and secretly vowed to contribute her own strength to the future of the family.
"My Lord, I am also willing to prove with my actions that the Bunitania family is not all bloodthirsty thugs. We long for peace and are willing to integrate into the [Human Union] and become a part of it."
Eufemia’s voice was soft, but it revealed an unquestionable firmness.
Lelouch and Nunnally also expressed their opinions. Although they were young, at this moment of life and death, each of them showed maturity and courage beyond their age. They surrounded Cornelia, using their eyes and body language to convey support and encouragement to each other.
Shangguan Wen watched this scene quietly, calculating the pros and cons in his heart. The surrendered Bunitania can give other people in the unoccupied areas a good look. Obeying the orders of the [Human Union] can make those who obey me prosper, otherwise those who oppose me will perish!
"Okay, I promise you. But remember, this is not a gift, but an opportunity you have earned through your own efforts. The blood of Bunitania can stay, but the laws of the [Human Union] must be strictly followed, and any violation of the law will be severely punished. Cornelia, as one of the eldest daughters, you have a great responsibility. I hope you can become a bridge between the past and the future and guide your family to a new life~."
Shangguan Wen’s words were both harsh and expectant. He believed that under proper guidance and supervision, these former noblesI can be one of his people.
Cornelia raised her head, her eyes flashing with gratitude and determination. She slowly stood up and bowed deeply to Shangguan Wen:
"Thank you for your kindness, my Lord. I will remember your teachings and prove the value of Brunitania with practical actions."
As Cornelia stood up, the whole atmosphere seemed to be lifted. Euphemia and other brothers and sisters followed suit, their faces filled with longing and hope for the future.
The next day, the egg-curled Emperor Charles finally couldn’t hold on and died in the capital Pandaragon. In this historic city, the torch of power was quietly passed. Under the firm support of the diehards headed by the first Knight of the Round Table Bismarck, the Imperial Chancellor, the second prince Xiuzenel-EL-Bunitanya, ascended the throne of the Brunitania Empire with grief and determination and became the 99th emperor of the empire.
Xuzenel knew that the empire was in a precarious situation, surrounded by powerful enemies and unstable people.
Therefore, he simplified the coronation ceremony, without luxurious celebrations, no lengthy odes, only a brief and solemn oath, expressing his firm will to defend the country and rebuild its glory. After the ceremony, he immediately devoted himself to the tense handling of state affairs, pouring every resource he could mobilize into the battlefield, vowing to turn the tide and revive the empire.
On the vast battlefields of the Middle East and Central Siberia, the Bunitania Army and the EU had already been ready. Emperor Xiuzenel’s telegram sounded like a horn urging war. He ordered the two armies to immediately launch a full-scale attack on the [Human Union], break the enemy’s defense line with a thunderous force, recapture the occupied territory, and restore the glory of the empire.
On the battlefield in the Middle East, or in the ice and snow of Central Siberia, the EU and Brunitania coalition forces relied on advanced weapons and equipment to launch a fierce offensive against the strongholds of the [Human Union]. In the flying snow, the rain of bullets intertwined, and every gunshot seemed to tell the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers.
As the war broke out in the Middle East and Central Siberia, Emperor Xiuzenel closely followed the progress of the war in the palace. He knew that the victory or defeat of this war would determine the future of the empire. Therefore, he constantly adjusted the strategic deployment and sent reinforcements to ensure victory on both fronts. At the same time, he personally drafted a morale-boosting edict, which was transmitted to every corner of the empire through radio waves, inspiring every soldier to fight for the glory of the country.
And the West Coast battlefield was under comprehensive military control, and all manpower and material resources were used in the war, so as not to let the [Human Union] army land on the West Coast.
Xuzenel’s series of military adjustments and deployments also managed to balance the war situation slightly, but as the Human Alliance army under the command of Shangguan Wen increased its investment, the military factories, power plants, and transportation hubs of Brunitania and the EU were attacked by supersonic cruise missiles and outer space particle beam cannons, resulting in the inability to deliver all kinds of military supplies needed in the rear to the front on time.
As time went on, the EU Brunitania army, which had been aggressive at the beginning, gradually showed signs of fatigue. Although Xiuzenel’s military adjustments temporarily stabilized the situation, facing the continued strengthening of the offensive of the [Human Union] army commanded by Shangguan Wen, these efforts seemed to be just a drop in the bucket.
The [Human Union]’s supersonic cruise missiles were like precise scythes of death, cutting the EU Brunitania supply lines again and again. And those particle beam cannons from outer space were like heavenly punishment, turning the military factories, power plants and transportation hubs in Brunitania and the rear of the EU into ruins. The destruction of these key facilities directly led to a serious shortage of military supplies such as ammunition, fuel and food needed by the front-line troops. Many (Ma Hao Zhao) soldiers could only struggle to support themselves in hunger and exhaustion.
Especially when the local counterattack of the Human Union was launched, the demand on the front line increased, which made the commanders of EU Brunitania anxious. They kept asking for support from the rear, but the response they received was often just the cold "supplies are being allocated" or "attacked during transportation". Morale gradually collapsed in the continuous setbacks and despair, and some troops even began to desert.
At the same time, the Human Union army took advantage of the situation to counterattack. They used advanced tactics and sufficient supplies to continuously attack the defense line of EU Brunitania. Its excellent officers of the Human Union commanded one battle after another, and each time they accurately struck the enemy’s vital points. In the face of continuous setbacks, the top leaders of EU and Brunitania finally realized that the current military strength alone could not turn the tide of the war. (To read the violent novel, go to Feilu Novel Network!)
As for the expected super weapon, I’m sorry, it was destroyed as soon as the Human Union knew about it, and the scientists and technical officers responsible for research were either killed or captured. .
