Chapter 683: The Price of Being an Honest Man
Steinbell endured it for a long time but still couldn't hold back, and said angrily: "Can you not walk around in front of me, it's really an eyesore." ”
"I'll go my way, you knock on your handrail, our well water won't interfere with the river water, why should I listen to you."
Steinbell was stunned for a moment, subconsciously stopped tapping his fingers on the armrest of the sofa, and a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"I know you're anxious, but if you go back and forth like this, it will make me anxious too."
Cliston said, "Aren't you anxious if I don't leave?" ”
Steinbell was speechless.
In fact, it's not just the two of them who are anxious, but also Carter, the commander of the Obsidian Fleet? Bonaroti, as well as Buffel, the governor of "Etia", and even Kylenia, who has always been calm, have been in a bit of a trance these days.
No matter how strong the Tang side is, it is impossible to compete with the military power of a country, he may be able to fight his way out and survive in this turbulent world, but the people of the Duke of Knard have no way to escape from the place where they live and grow, and who will protect them? Who will save them?
The young officers did not dare to speak, and quietly listened to the childlike quarrel between the two generals with their heads bowed.
At this moment, an intelligence officer stood up and said, "General, the detector has detected a large area of warp anomaly, the azimuth is 305/202, and it is ...... from the military port. Only 5 km. ”
"What!" Clairstone stopped.
Steinbell also stood up from the couch with a shocked expression on his face.
Being able to break through the warp speed interception net of the border defense and reach the Golding military port was discovered by detectors, which in the past only Captain Tang's biological warship could do, but now neither the "Morning Star" nor Behemoth can appear here.
If not them, who would it be?
The same thought also flashed through Claston's mind: "Could it be the Supreme Security Council?" ”
The fact that Bulwell and the mixed battleship were killed by the Tang side is well known. The Duchy of Kernar's opposition to the reformers could not guarantee that they would not report to the Supreme Security Council and asked for a new hybrid warship to take revenge.
Steinbel's face became ugly, if it was really a mixed battleship, without the help of the Tang side, they would be tantamount to lambs to be slaughtered.
"What should I do?"
Before he could come up with a countermeasure, the curvature line on the indicator connected to the detector oscillated violently. It is accompanied by a short alarm tone.
On the other side, the silver light flashed on the No. 2 large screen, which had been synchronized with the corresponding optical camera, and a spaceship with a body length of more than 800 meters jumped out of thin air in the originally dark and deep void.
It's a bit of a misconception to call it a practical spaceship, it's more like a miniature space station, and from a distance it looks like a mottled crippled octopus, because its tentacles vary in length and its stylistic shape is also very different.
If you look closely, you can see that the tentacles are not ship facilities, but ships of various sizes. There are large shuttles, there are cargo ships, there are engineering ships, and there are unknown combat ships.
Especially in the core area, the gray-black armor surface flows with azure light, which is very dazzling.
Instead of screaming at the unknown origin of the spaceship in front of him, like the young men, Steinbell focused all his attention on the details, trying to find the characteristics that matched the V-00 phagosome.
And then...... He didn't find it.
The strangely shaped spaceship didn't have all the physical signs of a hybrid battleship on its surface.
It must not be the Morning Star. Naturally, it could not be Behemoth, and it was not a hybrid battleship. Who could that be?
Just when the small fleet patrolling outside the military port was preparing to turn around and meet the battle, and some space-based unmanned defense platforms were also switching their alert postures, the communications officer reported an unexpected situation and a communication request for access.
When Clairton walked to the front of the No. 3 big screen, the picture flashed, and Tang Fang's calm face appeared in front of everyone.
The atmosphere in the hall seemed to freeze. Perhaps it's better to say that time has stopped for a few seconds.
That oppressive atmosphere came and went quickly, and it was dissipated by the exclamations of the young people, and no one expected that Captain Tang's face would appear on the big screen, which was obviously not the "Morning Star". It's not Behemoth, the Seraph's is also honestly staying at the docks, why is he on that oddly shaped ship?
Shotguns for guns?
Captain Tang's flagship was upgraded from a snail house to a villa?
Steinbell was helpless, shocked by its warp speed, and speechless at how unexpected this kid was: "Where did you get such a spaceship?" ”
Tang Fang blinked: "Robbed it." ”
The flesh on Cliston's face trembled, and he said in surprise: "You really went to 'Georgia' to save people?" Or do you like someone else's warship? ”
This kid has always been shrewd, but what he did in "Georgia" was shocking, compared to Captain Tang's self-destruction of the city wall, he was more willing to accept the matter of "robbing people under the banner of saving people", which was in line with the little fox's consistent style.
Tang Fang said: "This ...... Not really. ”
"I don't believe it," Cliston said. ”
Steinbell said, "I don't believe it either. ”
Even the young officers had a look of disdain, thinking he was lying.
The core of that strangely shaped spaceship is clearly the Epsilon Ruins, and the "Seraph" and the "Power Angel" in Captain Tang's hands are also the Epsilon Ruins, God knows what method he used, in short, these things that should have been lying in the research institute for dismantling have all been turned into important combat forces.
On the other side of the display is the ruins of an Ipsisaurus more than 800 meters long, and it is normal to start a war for such a thing, there is really no need to hide it, and lie to your own people.
His massacre of the nobles was indeed a bit cruel, but thinking about how Sulbaggio treated Meng Haoyu and McDowell, most of the nobles deserved it.
Of course, it is always wrong to kill so many people, because there are too many sanctimonious people in this world who like to stand on the moral high ground and condemn others to establish prestige for themselves, or concoct hot topics for personal gain, or even just to be self-congratulatory.
So, he had to have a suitable excuse. For example, Bai Hao and Roy fell into the hands of Tripatti, life and death are unknown, in order to save his little brother, even if he desperately offends the wall-riding faction, he has to send troops to "Georgia".
The last time they contacted, they clearly saw Bai Hao talking and laughing with Roy and the others. There's no at all.
They understood why Captain Tang said that to the outside world, which was nothing more than to dye his bandit behavior with a layer of emotion, so that people would sympathize and admire, and minimize the negative impact of the massacre.
There's really no need for him to lie in front of his own people, really...... The present were all Steinbell and Claston's henchmen, most of whom were civilian officers from poor backgrounds, and they already hated the aristocracy, believing that those who wriggled like maggots and lay on the people with their bloated bodies sucking blood and sweat deserved to die, and they could only applaud and cheer for what he did. There will be no disgust.
Therefore, he really doesn't have to hide it, and he generously admits how good the "robbery" is.
Robbing the nobles' belongings and then killing the vampires is clearly a very happy thing.
Steinbell asked, "What is the origin of this ship?" Also the ruins of the Epsilon Dragon? ”
"Yes." A smug smile appeared on the corner of Tang Fang's mouth: "'Block Angel', my new flagship...... A MINI military port can accommodate 12 medium-sized ships, 20 small ships, and a certain number of aerospace fighters. Equipped with the Starlight Shield, which is more powerful than the Aurora Shield, and has a warp speed level of up to 9.95. ”
"Shhh......h There was a sound of cold air coming from the equipment pool.
What these features mean, meaning that it will be transformed into an impregnable and invincible fortress, stronger, faster and safer than the "Morning Star", and owning such a battleship is the dream of every young man.
It's so powerful, it's unimaginable!
Everyone stared at the strange flying machine that was slowly approaching on the big screen No. 2, and their faces were stunned by the emotions of shock and envy.
"I don't admit that you premeditated." Claston snorted and said, "Angel of Right...... Seraph...... Angel number. I bet you'll even have a name in mind before you do it. ”
A staff officer said, "I should have thought about it, how could this guy be so stupid, he is simply a little fox." ”
A captain muttered, "If you want me, I will rob it, even if I kill twice as many nobles." ”
"There's really no need for you to lie to us." Steinbell said, "Anyway. We're all going to be on your side, and the ones I hate the most in my life are those guys who are used to kidnapping people morally, so ...... You really don't need to gag us with words like that. ”
"Why don't you believe? Why don't you believe it? I'm really going to save people......"
Tang Fang was very aggrieved, really aggrieved, and there was a strong sense of helplessness and melancholy.
To be honest, no one believes it, what is wrong with this world?
It's not that the world collapses, but that when such words come out of his mouth, no one believes them.
"It's come to this, are you going to stick to those lies?" Clairston said, "You cunning boy, don't act in front of us old fellows, okay?" ”
Tang Fang's lips squirmed a few times, and he sighed vigorously: "Okay, you won, I'm just going to rob other people's spaceships." ”
Clairstone had a look on his face that you should have admitted.
Steinbell had a look on his face that knowing his mistakes would make a difference.
The others had a look on their faces that you kid underestimated our IQ too much.
As a result, Captain Tang could only be speechless.
Not only was he speechless, but also Clea, Aros, Roy and others behind him were speechless.
Hausen hugged his stomach and laughed until he cramped.
Bai Hao used dark particles to form a mask, and he thought that if he covered his face, others would not know that he was laughing.
"The world...... Sure enough, honest people can't live. Disconnecting from the command center, Captain Tang complained with a bitter face.
Claire said, "Don't worry, you'll be living a good life." ”
"What do you mean by that?"
"Are you an honest man?"
"Am I not an honest man...... What do you all look at? ”
………………
The "Angel Ship" berthed into a fully enclosed wharf in Golding Military Port, and Tang Fang, Claire and others came down from it and met with Steinbell and others as soon as possible.
It wasn't until they saw the diamond-shaped crystals on the foreheads of Linglong and Yingluo that the two old guys believed that he was indeed telling the truth.
Of course, this is not the main issue, the main issue is what to do now?
The return of the Don side reassured them, but thought of the sinister situation in the United Kingdom of Turanks. I am still full of anxiety, and I don't know what to do to turn things around and get out of adversity.
It's a pity that they didn't get any useful information from Captain Tang's mouth, and Tang Fang finally asked.
"Want to play a little crazier?"
Steinbell accidentally bit his tongue, and his painful old face was crumbled.
Claxton slipped out under the chair. Only a ripple rippled on Lieutenant General Carter's calm face. Asked: "How to play?" ”
"Wait."
Steinbell slapped the table with his right hand on his cheek and walked away with a curse.
"I knew it was going to be the outcome," Cliston said. ”
Carter? Bonaroti stood up, strapping his general's hat over his hairless head, and turned to walk outside.
Claston didn't move, waiting for the security door to close, then looked at Tang Fang's face and asked solemnly, "That...... Miss Elena, do you want to think about it again? ”
Tang Fang shook his head helplessly: "It really doesn't have to be like this, since I said that I would take care of this matter." I will definitely take care of it to the end. ”
He knew what Claston, Steinbell and the others were worried about.
The political storm in the United Kingdom of Turanax is nearing a breaking point, and if he withdraws at this time, what awaits "Aladel" will be doomed.
If he agrees to marry Elena, the Duchy of Kernar and the Morning Star Forge will become one and become his and Elena's joint property. At that time, he wanted to protect "Aladel" for reason, reason, and profit.
Maybe such a political marriage is very despicable, not to mention that Elena is still an underage girl. But for the sake of the old duke's unfinished reforms, there is also the future of the people of the realm. Claiston and others had to do it.
They had to choose between the United Kingdom of Tulanx and the Tang side. It is true that if they defect now, they can be easily accepted by Zang Gewei, as long as they chant slogans like "Down with the Tang Fang", they may even be able to increase their official rank in the future and enter the great aristocratic class of the kingdom.
But what about after that? Praise Will marginalize them little by little. Send to a place with beautiful mountains and rivers to retire...... Or it's more appropriate to describe it as a gentle banishment.
The pace of reform in "Aradel" is not only blocked, but also regressed.
They witnessed the battle between the Tang side and the hybrid warship throughout the whole process, and they also had a certain degree of understanding of the strength of the living warship, although on the surface it seemed that Captain Tang was powerless to compete with the military strength of a country, but for some reason. But he was full of hope and confidence in him.
However, it is not enough to make a choice, the safest and most secure way is to tie the entire Duchy of Kernar to the train of "Morning Star Forge". It takes an unbreakable bond.
They can't give him enough benefits, so they can only choose this lame but fruitful method.
"Elena is a person, I will respect her, and I hope you will respect her."
Claxton was silent for a moment and said, "I don't know what you're going to do, but ...... I will trust you unconditionally, support you, and ...... Follow you. ”
"Thank you." Tang Fang looked into his eyes and said.
Claiston walked away, his steps fast and slow, as if he had stumbled when he had slipped under his chair.
"What were you talking about?" Claire obediently saved the question for the end,
"Nothing." Tang Fang felt that it was better to hide it from her, a woman's heart was the most difficult thing to figure out, even Claire, who was known for her gentleness, could not guarantee that she would not have a little emotion.
It's just that he underestimated the ingenuity of women, especially in this kind of thing, they are more shrewd than the most astute detectives, more alert than the most alert sentinels.
"No, how can I hear something else." The girl looked at his blank face and said, "Is he engaging in a political marriage?" ”
Tang Fang was startled, and thought to himself, sure enough, a woman's sixth sense was so strong that it broke through the sky, and it was really terrifying that she could hear the hidden doorway from the few words of conversation just now.
"Huh...... Hehehe......" He laughed dryly and said, "Don't worry, I'm not interested in poor milk." ”
Claire looked down at her chest, a hint of pride in her eyes, she was still very satisfied with her body.
"Don't you men all have a heart that loves Lori? The body is delicate, the waist is soft, and it is easy to push down or something. ”
Tang Fang was silent for a moment, and said righteously: "That's a crime. ”
Claire looked at him with a puzzled expression: "Isn't it more taboo and exciting?" ”
Tang Fang looked at her with a frightened expression: "Who did you learn this from?" ”
"You." She told him solemnly: "I'm just standing in your perspective and saying what is in your heart." ”
The environmental indicator showed that the current indoor temperature was 26 degrees Celsius, but he felt a cold wind blowing, blowing cold on his heart and hot on his face, and hot to the point of redness.
"Claire, shall we discuss something?"
"I'm listening."
"Don't say that in front of outsiders in the future."
The girl's laughter trembled: "Haven't you always been thick-skinned?" ”
"You dare to tease me?" He was furious, grabbed the snow-white hands, leaned close to the root of her ear, and said slowly: "This has nothing to do with the skin, it has to do with the occasion." ”
"Occasion-related?" The girl was puzzled.
"Of course, this kind of topic is only appropriate to discuss in one context."
"What an occasion."
"Want to know?"
Claire looked at his face for a moment, suddenly understood something, gritted her teeth and said, "You scoundrel. ”
"I can swear to God, it's absolutely not broken, it's original, and it runs for 25 years without failure, don't believe it...... Check it yourself. ”
"Don! Square! She yelled hard, "Your mouth is still so nasty." With that, he escaped from the room. (To be continued......)