Anton pinned Lin Ao down and didn't let him go until he saw Zhuge Daozi walking into the conference center. Before Lin Ao stood up and said nothing, he was slapped hard by Lieutenant Anton and reprimanded: "Do you know what you were doing just now?! You were attacking the head of a country! If Zhuge Daozi hadn't let you go , if you don’t say you will be locked up for several years, if you are worse, I could kill you just now and drag us down!”
Lin Ao shed tears unwillingly, and said in a voice that became hoarse due to excessive roaring: "But...but if I don't avenge Elizabeth here, when will I have a chance? If he is still an enemy, I may still have a chance. Kill him on the battlefield. But now that he is whitewashed as one of the leaders of the alliance, I am afraid I will never have the chance to avenge Elizabeth."
"Elizabeth, does she want you to end up with a tragic death after avenging him? Don't give up. You have to find evidence that he ordered people to kill Elizabeth behind the scenes. This requires time and patience. It's not so reckless! Besides, you kill now Instead, it will give him the reputation of a hero. The media will not care about what you say about Elizabeth, they will only think that Zhuge Daozi was killed because he brought the remnants of the empire to join the alliance."
Lin Ao was speechless. He really hadn't thought about this just now. Even if he could really avenge Elizabeth just now, the truth about her death would be buried forever. This was not what he expected.
Li Youde and the others also ran to the two of them at this time. Lin Ao wiped his tears and apologized to everyone. Everyone looked at Li Youde to see how he would apologize. Li Youde covered his forehead and sighed, "Forget it, forget it... hurry up and enter the building. We'll talk about it later."
…
After the commotion just now, Lin Ao and his group, who were not very well-known, naturally became the focus of everyone. Even if they wanted to hide, they had nowhere to hide and could only find a corner in the center of the venue. Natasha squatted on the ground and covered her head and said to herself: "It's over, it's over. I originally wanted to keep a low profile, but now my sister must have noticed me."
Li Youde asked Edward: "What's wrong with Natasha?"
Edward smiled and said: "Her queen sister also attended this meeting. She originally wanted to keep a low profile and avoid her sister. Hmm, I would say she is just overthinking it. Her sister is so busy, how can she pay attention to her?"
"Hello everyone, I would like to say hello to you on behalf of Queen Anna of the New Muscovite Principality. Correct update@"
"Eh?!?!?!"
A big man wearing a new Moscow police uniform appeared quietly beside everyone, frightening Edward and Natasha to scream. Li Youde was taken aback and hurriedly responded: "It's a great honor, I am a colonial satellite." Col. Li Youde of the city-state Mycenae.”
"Hello, Colonel Li Youde."
The big man nodded, saluted Natasha first, and then turned to Lin Ao and said, "It is not convenient for Her Majesty the Queen to come here in person, but she admires Mr. Lin Ao's courage for his just act. If the remnants of the empire are persecuted in the future, The behavior of Mr. Lin Ao, the new Muscovy Principality is willing to
"No way...Okay."
Edward tiptoed over. Lin Ao did go to the toilet. After confirming that the toilet was empty, he walked into a single room, closed the door, punched the wall with his fist, and roared angrily.
However, before he could vent for a minute, someone knocked on the toilet door rhythmically several times. Although Lin Ao wondered that he had clearly confirmed that there was no one else in the toilet, he still apologized for disturbing others.
"sorry."
"Are you Mr. Lin Ao?"
"Uh...yes."
Lin Ao became alert when he heard the person outside the door say his name. The first conclusion he thought of was that the person outside the door might be someone sent by Zhuge Daozi to take revenge on him. However, what the other party said surprised him.
"I am the messenger of Queen Marie Adenauer. The queen hopes that you can go to the colonial satellite New Constantinople to reunite with her."
Lin Ao was surprised and happy to hear that the visitor was sent by Mary. He quickly asked: "Are you sent by Mary?? Mary is still alive? Is she safe now? Why is she missing?"
The person outside the door hissed, signaling Lin Ao, who was excited, to keep his voice down, and said, "Mary is now being protected by General Taglis. The reason why she wants to disappear is because we are very weak now. If she appears in front of the world, she will be The new empire established by Zhuge Daozi is used as a scapegoat to bear the war crimes of the old empire. Queen Mary will atone for the crimes of the empire, but not in this way. @·无码first~~”
"She has changed..." Lin Ao was somewhat pleased.
"Time is running out, Mr. Lin Ao, you are the husband of the late Princess Elizabeth. Queen Mary does not want you to join the battle with the AI. It would be too dangerous. Please come with me now."
Lin Ao was silent for a few seconds and said seriously: "Thank you, Mary, for still thinking about me, my "brother-in-law" who we only met once. But now is a critical moment for humankind's survival, and I can't escape. Besides... I haven't completed my revenge yet." .”
"Are you serious?? Our resources are limited now, and we have spent a lot of effort to ensure that we can pick you up."
"Sorry, but I've decided."
"Really... I can only wish you good luck. What I tell you today, please keep it secret for the sake of Queen Mary."
"I see."
Lin Ao walked out of the single room and left the toilet after hearing the people outside the door walking away. Edward, who was monitoring the men's toilet from a distance, saw him walking back, so he went back to do business first. When Edward found Lieutenant Anton, before he could report, he unexpectedly discovered that the "press conference" had already begun, so the media had already focused their cameras on a venue decorated with the flags of the major alliance forces in the center of the venue. Commander Alan, Queen Anna, General Homo and Zhuge Daozi, the biggest "favorites" in this "show", have already taken their seats.
Edward said to Anton: "Wow, is it starting now? You haven't already played, right? Wait for me?"
Anton shook his head and said: "Don't make trouble, this is just the beginning. Where is Lin Ao?"
"He came back honestly after going to the toilet. Look, he's not coming back now!"
At this time, the person in charge of presiding over the meeting began to invite General Alan to give a speech. After applause, Alan said: "I am General Alan of the New EU Balkan Theater and Macedonian Corps. It is an honor to be appointed by the alliance as the commander of the Third Fleet. I want to As you all know, the Alliance's Third Fleet can be said to have gathered the most elite forces of mankind. We have the most elite weapons and the best ace pilots. We gather everyone here today just to boost the morale of the entire human race! Tomorrow! , the Third Fleet will go out and fight for the future for mankind with a sharp sword!!"
Alan's speech received thunderous applause. After the applause stopped, the host of the meeting began to invite Queen Anna of the New Muscovy Principality, one of the leaders of the alliance, to speak.
Before Queen Anna spoke, her solemn eyes had already impressed everyone, and what she was about to say was even more surprising:
"As Commander Alan said, the Alliance hopes that the Third Fleet can bring an end to the war that has been prolonged due to the AI rebellion. And although I am the leader of the New Muscovy Principality, I am even more of a warrior! In this kind of human race In critical moments, I don’t want to hide behind the scenes. Soon after the Third Fleet sets out, I will lead an independent force entirely formed by the new Muscovy Principality to go with the fleet! During my expedition, it will be accompanied by my brother Peter and the Glorious Party of the Principality. Governing the country.”
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Queen Anna's words made the venue excited. There was no need to explain the impact and significance of a country's leader going on an expedition. The media has to worry about whether the headline should choose the queen to go to war or Zhuge Daozi to be attacked.
Natasha was the most surprised person in the venue. She covered her mouth and said, "Sister actually wants to join the war? Or with our fleet?"
Edward smiled evilly and said, "That's good now, you sisters can visit us anytime to keep in touch."
After saying this, even Li Youde couldn't help laughing, and then they were glared at by Natasha. _o_m
The next person to speak was General Hoomer, the leader of the New Republic of Gran Colombia. He had long known that his limelight today would be stolen by Queen Anna, so he could only give a morale-boosting speech like Alan, and then said that the new Republic of Gran Colombia would Full support to the Third Fleet.
"It's Zhuge Daozi's turn."
Anton looked at Lin Ao. Although Lin Ao looked at Zhuge Daozi in the eyes, although he was still full of anger, he could tell that he was trying his best to restrain himself, which made him relieved.
Zhuge Daozi picked up the microphone and began to state how much the New Empire had contributed to this war with a natural look and a calm tone, saying that he would lead the soldiers of the New Empire on the front line against the rebel AI in the future. He then announced that he would lead an independent force to join the battle following the subsequent formation of the Fourth Fleet. Because Queen Anna Zhuyu was in front of her, Zhuge Daozi's announcement that he would participate in the war did not cause much reaction from those present.
In the middle of Zhuge Daozi's speech, someone found Li Youde and others and informed them to go backstage. It would be their turn to take the stage soon.
"Now, I am honored to introduce to you ace pilots from all major forces! First of all, Major Billy Budd from the New EU Macedonian Corps, and Colonel William Smith from the Anglo-Saxon Corps, and..."
Billy Budd, who had crossed paths with Anton, brought the new EU's ace pilots to the stage to salute General Alan and others and the media in the venue. After the host introduced their achievements, he left the stage. It was so simple. Li Youde breathed a sigh of relief. He told Lin Aodao: "You have also seen it. It is mainly to salute the commander, General Alan. Although Zhuge Daozi is sitting next to him. You have to be patient and don't look at Zhuge Daozi after taking the stage. Pretend he doesn’t exist.”
Lin Ao nodded, knowing that he could not cause any more trouble to Li Youde and the others. At this time, he was more curious about why Billy Budd was there, but his subordinate Luke Rand was not introduced as the ace of the new EU, and he could not be seen in the background.
After Billy Budd and others stepped down, it was the turn of the aces of the Chang'an Cooperation Organization to appear, led by a pair of identical brothers. The host introduced: "These two are ace drivers from the Chang'an Cooperation Organization: Captain Long Gong and Lieutenant Long Hou, they are brothers. They belong to the Central Plains War Zone..."
Anton said to Edward backstage: "Their brothers fought with us in the Himalayas, but it's a pity that we didn't have the opportunity to say hello to them."
"Next, invite the ace pilots of the Star Alliance to come on stage... Lieutenant Madeleine belongs to the 158th Regiment of the Star Alliance and was once responsible for the defense of the Star Alliance capital "Eden"."
After that, the aces of the New Empire, the North American Rescue League, the New Muscovy Principality, the African Brotherhood and other forces appeared one after another, and then began to introduce the troops of colonial satellite city-states that were not affiliated with any force.
"Invite the ace pilots of the colonial satellite city-state Mycenae: Lieutenant Anton Gagarin, Second Lieutenant Lin Ao, Warrant Officer Edward Terras, and Warrant Officer Natasha Zoya Vasilyevich to the stage."
Lin Ao and others, headed by Anton, took the stage under the guidance of the venue staff. Because the host of the aces who appeared before would briefly introduce their record and number of kills. Before taking the stage, Edward even made a bet with Natasha to see who had more records to be introduced. However, after they came on stage, the host turned out to be like this introduce:
"They all belong to the humanoid weapon team Z of the battleship Osiris in the colonial satellite city-state of Mycenae, and they have made great achievements following the Osiris. Except for the captain, Lieutenant Anton Gagarin, all the humanoid weapons driven by the members are The "Ten Swords" series of airframes produced for the Moore Chamber of Commerce, and the laser sniper rifle used by Anton Gagarin's "Hundred Steps" machine were also manufactured by the Mohr Chamber of Commerce..."
Anton and the others were startled when they heard these words. These words were simply an advertisement for the Moore Chamber of Commerce, but on the contrary, their record was taken away from them. What surprised them even more was what came next.
, after the host introduced it, General Alan actually spoke:
"The Z-Team of the Osiris is a very good team, but it is a pity that they have been short of one person. Coincidentally, my subordinate, Technical Second Lieutenant Luke Rand, is also the pilot of the Ten Swords series. I will second him to the Osiris. The Z team of the Reese is under the command of the captain, Lieutenant Anton Gagarin...The logistics of this team will be completely handled by the Moore Chamber of Commerce."
Luke Rand, who Lin Ao had been unable to find, appeared from the other side and stood with them. @ Before a few people could figure out the situation, they were ushered off the stage amidst applause.
As soon as he returned to the backstage, Luke scratched his head and said sheepishly: "Sorry, I just received the news not long ago..."
Anton said: "No... Although we are grateful to General Alan for trusting us and seconding you here, we still have to say hello, right?"
Luke said sheepishly: "Well... although I don't know the specific situation, I heard that the Moore Chamber of Commerce negotiated with General Alan not long ago and persuaded him to second me to you at the cost of a huge military expenditure."
"Moore Chamber of Commerce? What are they going to do?"
"Um...I heard that they will use the name of the "Ten Swords" team to advertise for them and publicize it everywhere to facilitate the promotion of the new mass-produced humanoid weapons they are planning to launch next year."
Li Youde raised his forehead and said, "It's just as I thought... The power of capital is so powerful that it completely kept us, the parties involved, in the dark."
Edward clicked his tongue and said: "At this critical moment for the survival of mankind, you actually want to use the name of the army to advertise? What a shameful businessman!"
Natasha reassured: "You can't say that. They have also provided a lot of military assistance and accepted a large number of refugees..."
Edward shook his head: "That's not what I meant. Since we are advertising, where is the money! You should give us money!"
"So this is what you care about!?"
At this time, an officer from the New European Union came forward and saluted: "I'm sorry for making this so sudden. Please move to the lounge upstairs that has been prepared for you. After that, General Alan and Han, the representative of the Moore Chamber of Commerce, will Baron Frye will explain it to you."
Li Youde sighed: "Okay... Although we are now affiliated with the Third Fleet and are at the disposal of General Alan. But we should be notified in advance of this kind of thing. With the approval of my superiors, your country would be too contemptuous of us. A colonial satellite city-state…”
"Yes...I'm very sorry, but I promise that there will be compensation that satisfies everyone in the end."
The new EU officer saluted again and led the group upstairs.
(End of chapter).
