A large number of civilians were locked up in the cabin of the Kunde Race flagship, and the ground was covered with simple mattresses. They were either sitting or lying down, with their backs against each other. It was extremely crowded, just like a refugee camp.
Swoosh!
The hatch opened, and a group of service-type housekeeping robots pushed a cart in. There were buckets of mushy food on the cart.
"It's time to eat!"
The dynasty soldier on duty shouted, and the crowd became restless.
Ever since they were locked up, these Kunde Race civilians had been living in fear of their future. However, they were not tortured in terms of material matters. The dynasty gave them food on time, and they did not mistreat the captives. This made the Kunde Race civilians much calmer, and none of them did anything unwise.
The housekeeping robots shuttled through the crowd and distributed food to everyone. These captives all sat up, holding the warm and nutritious porridge and gobbling it down. They whispered to each other and chatted in twos and threes. The atmosphere was quite peaceful.
In the crowd, two Kunde Race individuals, one big and one small, were huddled together. The small one was obviously a child of the Kunde Race, and he was eating porridge in small mouthfuls. The adult female Kunde Race individual beside him poured half of the porridge in her bowl to the child.
Seeing this, the child raised his head and said, "Mommy, aren't you eating?"
"You eat first. I'll eat after you're full."
The adult female Kunde Race individual looked at him gently. The two of them were mother and son.
"No, let's eat together." The child shook his head and mumbled, "If only daddy was here. Mommy, where did he go?"
Hearing this, his mother fell silent. Seeing that her child was staring at her, she forced a smile and said, "Your daddy might be on another spaceship and won't be able to come and see us. When we settle down, he will come and find us."
"That's great, I miss him so much." The child was overjoyed. "Then, when can we settle down?"
"… Probably soon."
Her smile became more and more forced. She clearly did not have any confidence in her heart, but she had to pretend to be confident.
She forced herself to console the child. Seeing that the child continued to eat, she turned her face away and wiped away the tears that almost flowed out.
She was clear that her husband might have died … because she was the wife of an officer.
After the war started, she and her child were sent away as the family of the soldiers. Because of the Empire's manipulation, they were sent back and became prisoners. While the dynasty had sealed off all news, it was not difficult for her to imagine the losses the Kunde Race had suffered on the battlefield.
Unable to communicate with the outside world, she did not know whether her husband was dead or alive. She still held on to the last bit of hope, but in front of her child, she had to forcibly endure her confusion, anxiety, and uneasiness. She could not show it, and her heart was under great pressure.
In the dead of the night, after the child had gone to sleep, she was the kind of person who would weep quietly with tears.
She did not know how this civilization called the Red Empire would deal with them, so she could only lie to her child.
"Di, di, di …"
At this moment, rows of virtual screens suddenly popped up around the shipyard, attracting everyone's attention.
All the screens flashed simultaneously, and a familiar figure appeared.
"Yes, leader!"
There was a commotion in the crowd. Many people stood up and stared at the screen.
The same scene played out on all the Kunde Race prison spaceships. After the dynasty had sealed off all news, most of them did not know about the current situation. This was the first time they had received news from the outside world, and it was the first time they had seen their leader on television.
The mother also hurriedly put down her food and pulled her child to the side to watch.
On the screen, the Kunde Race leader faced the camera and slowly opened his mouth.
"My brethren, I have a piece of heavy news to announce. We have completely lost this war, and about seventy percent of our military strength has been wiped out. The numbers of the fleets that have died or gone missing are as follows …"
He then read out a long list of the names of those who had died, and all the families of the soldiers immediately tensed up, afraid that they would miss out on a single number.
As the numbers of the fleets were read out one by one, there would be people who would collapse to the ground in despair from time to time, and heart-wrenching cries could be heard from the crowd.
The child was in a daze as he listened. All of a sudden, he felt his mother's body sway and almost pulled him down. He hurriedly turned around and grabbed his mother's hand.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
"I … am fine."
The mother's body was trembling slightly. If she was a human, her face would have turned pale. She held onto her child's shoulder with much difficulty and forced herself to maintain a calm tone. However, she could not hide the trembling in her voice.
Just a moment ago, she had heard the name of the fleet that her husband had served in from the Kunde Race leader's mouth. Her last bit of hope had been shattered, and she almost fainted on the spot.
Thinking that her child was still beside her, she forcefully suppressed her emotions. At this moment, she could not even cry. Her entire body was numb, and her heart was dead.
The sound of crying filled the room, and a sorrowful atmosphere filled the room.
After reading out the list of the names of those who had died, the Kunde Race leader said with a deep voice, "I have to bear the main responsibility for the loss of this war. The failure of my decision and that of the upper echelons resulted in today's outcome.
Actually, this war could have been avoided. The one who started the war was not the enemy but me.
The Red Empire came from afar to explore the unknown. They are actually a civilization that loves peace, but their arrogance and enmity blinded my heart. "I was made use of by a third party and viewed the Red Empire as an enemy. I wanted to strike first and gain the upper hand. Thus, I arranged for an attack and incurred the wrath of the Red Empire.
"We originally had the chance to coexist peacefully without war or bloodshed. There was only the mixing of cultures. It was a pity that because of my mistake, we lost this future.
"My arrogance destroyed the bridge between the two sides. Everything that has happened today is my responsibility. My mistake in decision has sent the entire civilization into the abyss."
As he said that, he took out a document. It was the confidential information of the first psionic bomb trap as well as the casualty statistics of the dynasty's exploration team. This was proof that he was not lying.
Following which, the Kunde Race leader stood up and bowed deeply to the camera.
"I have personally ruined the lives of all of you. Countless families have been destroyed because of this war. I am sorry."
Hearing this, everyone understood that this was a declaration of his own guilt. At the same time, he was explaining the reason for this war to the people.
Looking at this scene, many people were enraged.
Sorry?
You caused the entire race to be in such a state. What's the use of saying sorry?
If you did not start this war, those soldiers would not have died, and we would still be able to live a normal life. How would we be reduced to prisoners?
It's all because of you that our civilization is facing a life and death crisis, and all of this could have been avoided!
You think that a single apology is enough?
After apologizing, the Kunde Race leader returned to his seat and continued speaking with an expressionless face.
"I know that all of you are very concerned about how the Red Empire will deal with us. My fellow comrades, please be at ease. The Red Empire is a civilization that is more advanced than us. They will not slaughter the civilians and will not castrate our intelligence. They have decided to release us and settle us down in another Star System. They will allow us to regain our freedom and help us build a new home …"
Hearing this, everyone's tense nerves relaxed. This was the question that they were most concerned about.
They were already extremely lucky to be able to keep their lives. To think that the other party was actually willing to release them and return their freedom to them.
It seems like the Red Empire is indeed a peace-loving civilization … This thought surfaced in some people's minds.
Their side was the one who started the war, so they were in the wrong first. The Empire treated the captives kindly, so after comparing the two, everyone's hatred for the Empire decreased slightly.
Of course, there was no such thing as rationality and objectivity. Even though they were the ones who started the war, the majority of the Kunde Race still harbored hatred for the dynasty. Among them, the family members of the soldiers who had died hated the dynasty the most.
However, because of this explanation, their anger was mostly directed at the Kunde Race leader.
At this moment, the Kunde Race leader took out a document with Han Xiao's life history written on it. This was information provided by the dynasty.
"Our new home is the territory of an important figure from the Red Empire. His name is Black Star, and he will provide us with protection. This is a respectable figure, and it was because of his attitude that the dynasty decided to return our freedom."
Everyone looked at Han Xiao's image on the document and remembered this person who had spoken up for them.
On the other side, in Planet Lighthouse's office, Han Xiao's projection was watching the Kunde Race leader's speech with Tarrokov. Upon seeing this, he glanced at Tarrokov with a smile.
"Your help is truly thorough. Not only did you give me the resources of the Kunde Race, you even helped me build up my image for free."
"You're welcome."
Tarrokov took a sip of the plant-based nourishing drink and smiled.
The speech was still going on, and the Kunde Race leader introduced the situation of their new home. He misleadingly looked at the future and did not mention anything about the cultural changes and sealing of the galactic network before changing the topic.
"The upper echelons have to bear a huge responsibility for this, and all the upper echelons involved will be executed. I will use this as a warning and reflect on this lesson. I will use a more rational method to continue leading the race and build our new home."
Boom!
The moment this was said, the crowd broke out into an uproar!
"What right does he have to continue leading us after making such a huge mistake?"
"He executed all the upper echelons but did not receive any punishment himself. He's too hypocritical!"
"Is he not going to let go of the position of leader no matter what?"
Almost everyone was enraged.
The race has already been reduced to such a state because of you. What right do you have to continue being the leader?
Did we agree to it?
All the other upper echelons were executed, and all you gave us was a simple 'I'm sorry'?
What's the point?
Even if you don't die, you should at least step down!
To be so thick-skinned as to continue being the leader, isn't it all because of your desire for power?
The race has been defeated, but you're still sitting in this position. What right do you have?
It seemed like he was blaming himself, but he was actually pushing all the blame to the other upper echelons.
At this moment, the Kunde Race leader stood up and revealed a formal smile. "I will head to every spaceship to comfort you and encourage you. I hope to give you the courage to start anew. Failure is not scary. I … can make the Kunde Race great again."
These words should have been inspiring, but at this moment, almost everyone was staring at the Kunde Race leader on the screen.
The Kunde Race leader stood up and walked out with the mechanical camera following him.
At this moment, the door of the spaceship opened, and a member of the Kunde Race walked in. The civilians present all turned around and whispered among themselves.
"Who is this person? How can he move freely?"
"I know him. He is one of the secretaries beside the leader. He has appeared on television before."
The secretary clapped his hands and got everyone to quieten down before speaking.
"Everyone, the leader will be here to comfort you. I hope that everyone will be grateful and raise the leader's image."
Everyone present was enraged.
You still want to put on a show at such a time?
We have just found out that our loved ones have died in the war, and we still have to cooperate with you and show gratitude?
Many of them clenched their fists and trembled in anger.
They did not know how to describe their feelings. Their anger and disdain toward the leader had reached its peak.
Very quickly, footsteps could be heard from outside the spaceship, and the door opened once more.
The Kunde Race leader walked in with his secretary and a group of subordinates beside him. He had a smile on his face.
Seeing his smile, many people were so angry that their crayfish was about to boil.
Still smiling?
What the f * ck!
However, looking at the subordinates beside the Kunde Race leader, no one dared to say anything. They could only glare at him with hatred.
Sweeping his gaze across the crowd, the Kunde Race leader maintained his smile and spoke.
"Everyone, how have you been during this period? I know that you must be in a daze. Don't worry, you can tell me if you have anything on your mind. I … "
Whoosh!
Just as he was speaking, a black object suddenly flew out from the crowd and smashed onto the Kunde Race leader's spotless clothes.
Everyone looked down and saw that it was a rice bowl. The nutrition paste inside had all spilled out and stuck onto the Kunde Race leader's clothes.
"Scram!" An angry voice sounded from the crowd.
With someone taking the lead, the others immediately followed suit and threw the rice bowls at the Kunde Race leader.
Pa pa pa pa!
Balls of nutrition paste landed on the Kunde Race leader's clothes one after another. His clothes became sticky, and his original color could not be seen. It was as though he had just been scooped out of a pile of paste.
"Stop! Stop!"
The subordinates of the Kunde Race leader hurriedly blocked the rice bowls and protected the Kunde Race leader.
At this moment, the civilians behind also wanted to throw the food bowls at the Kunde Race leader. They raised their rice bowls and squeezed forward, causing the human wall to push forward.
"Don't push! Move aside! "
One of the subordinates shouted and pushed the crowd in front of him. He could not help but increase his strength. All of a sudden, a female was pushed out by him and fell to the ground.
The next moment, a tender roar sounded from the crowd.
"You hit my mother! I'll fight it out with you!"
This subordinate suddenly felt a sharp pain on his leg. Looking down, he saw a child hugging his leg tightly and biting his leg. The child's teeth had pierced through his carapace.
"Scram!" He shivered in pain and could not help but slap the child's face, sending him to the side.
When the surrounding people saw this scene, their emotions exploded.
"You guys dare to hit a child?"
"Beat them up!"
Everyone could no longer hold back their anger, and they suddenly exploded!
Their rationality instantly collapsed, and everyone pounced forward with a roar, using their fists, teeth, and carapace to attack.
The crowd was agitated, and the situation turned into a bloodbath. The situation had completely gone out of control.
Bang!
The Kunde Race leader was pushed to the ground by a group of people, and he was in so much pain that his entire body curled up.
Right at this moment, he felt a sharp pain in his neck. Someone had bitten down on him, and the sharp teeth had pierced through his carapace and into his throat. Blood flowed out like a fountain.
The Kunde Race leader's body trembled, and he looked over. The one biting his throat was a female Kunde Race member. It was the mother of the child that had been beaten up.
The other party refused to let go, and the look in her eyes was deeply imprinted into his mind.
What a pair of eyes filled with anger, hatred, and despair …
Kacha!
"Ah!" She tore the Kunde Race leader's throat apart and held it in her mouth. She then raised her head and let out a sharp roar.
Blood flowed out from his throat, and the Kunde Race leader's body gradually lost its strength.
Looking at the members of his race who were ravaging his body, he felt an unprecedented calmness in his heart.
"Finally … the show is over."
Dong!
His brain was suddenly hit by a heavy object, and his consciousness disappeared completely.
…
The dynasty soldiers on duty immediately intervened and controlled the rioting crowd. However, they purposely slowed down the pace and allowed the chaos to continue for a while.
Finally, this bloodbath was stopped by the dynasty soldiers. Pools of blood were left on the ground, and more than ten people collapsed on the ground. Everyone immediately saw the corpse of the Kunde Race leader, which was tattered beyond recognition.
The rioting scene was recorded by the floating camera, and the Kunde Race members on the other spaceships all saw this scene.
"They actually killed him! Well done!"
"A sinner like him shouldn't continue living!"
"This is the only way to punish him!"
Many of them felt extremely satisfied.
In the corridor outside the cabin, a black-gloved dynasty intelligence officer was leaning against the wall and casually tossing a small emotional stimulation device.
Hearing that the commotion inside had stopped, he grabbed the emotional stimulation device and turned it off. He then placed it in his pocket and left.
…
"This show is over." Tarrokov turned off the virtual screen.
"You guys really made the best use of everything."
Han Xiao curled his lips and said, "Instead of letting the dynasty execute him, the Kunde Race killed their leader. This matter will forever remain in the history of the Kunde Race and become an unforgettable negative example. In a short period of time, those Kunde Race members might feel satisfied, but this matter will forever remain in their minds. The spirit of the entire race will collapse because of this matter, and it will be more convenient for you guys to carry out cultural changes. "
"Compared to exterminating the entire race, this is much gentler."
Tarrokov was expressionless, and after a long silence, he suddenly turned around and looked into Han Xiao's eyes.
"Black Star, find the mastermind behind this."
Han Xiao crossed his legs, crossed his arms, and nodded slowly.
"Hmm, leave it to me."
…
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