Mage Veigar

Chapter 727: Unity

Humans are selfish animals.

Previously, from civilians to soldiers, the reason why they asked the rebel leader Coverdale to surrender to the empire was so that they could obtain the empire's pardon and get a considerable amount of war subsidies.

But when it was learned that the Empire was lying.

If they surrender, not only will they not receive subsidies, but they will also become third-class citizens, even worse than slaves. So of course they will not surrender, and may even risk their lives to resist.

What can we use to resist?

Of course, they have to rely on the rebels to fight against the empire and protect their interests.

But now that the rebels were forced to surrender, they began to panic, and then came together in groups and with one mind to ask Coverdale to revoke his order and continue to fight against the Imperial Army.

So should we agree to these people’s requests?

Of course he had to agree, but when the initiative was in Coverdale's hands, he certainly couldn't agree so easily.

If something is too easy to get, we won’t cherish it.

This mentality is universal in any world.

It was they who wanted the rebels to surrender in the first place, and it is also they who want the rebels to continue to resist now. If their request is easily agreed to, they will turn against the empire in the face of the offensive of public opinion.

Civilians must be made aware of the risks.

Only by making them realize that opportunities are rare and that there are huge risks in protesting against the rebels, will they dare not accept money even if the Empire puts it in front of them, because they don't know whether it is a trap set by the Empire.

If it was a trap, and they forced the rebels to death, who would defend their interests?

So despite the thunder and lightning outside, Coverdale didn't care. He was enjoying a quiet lunch with Vega.

"Your Majesty, when do you think I will accept the request of the common people?"

Coverdale looked at Vega with admiration. It was through these few days that he finally understood the gap between him and Vega. What had almost pushed him into a desperate situation turned into an absolute advantage in the hands of the other party.

"No need to rush."

Veigar ate his meat in big mouthfuls while saying, "Now the civilians and soldiers have lost the initiative. Now that you are in full control of the initiative, they will not accept your request to fight against the empire unless they kneel down to you."

"Will they...really kneel down to me?"

Coverdale was a little worried: "The civilians have apologized to us for two consecutive days and asked us to withdraw their orders. If we wait any longer, some people with ulterior motives will continue to interfere, which may be detrimental to our army."

"Your Excellency is worrying too much."

Vega put down his knife and fork and said, "What you can't get is always the best. The harder it is to get, the more it will be cherished. If anyone dares to say that the rebels are lying at this critical moment, I guarantee that even without you taking action, the civilians will be able to drown him with a mouthful of spit, so just wait until the last second."

"Everything is up to your majesty."

Coverdale said sincerely.

Coverdale endured for two more days without being able to sleep or eat.

According to the previous announcement, he had to formally submit a letter of surrender to the Imperial Army today. Under Vega's instructions, he even wrote a letter of surrender and left the command building with his guards early in the morning, preparing to advance towards the Imperial Army's base.

But as soon as he stepped out of the command building, he saw an incredible scene.

Civilians gathered in groups, blocking the wide streets.

The flow of people was so huge that one could not see the end of it at a glance. Among them were not only civilians, but also soldiers.

As soon as they saw Coverdale coming out, they immediately knelt on the ground. "Please forgive me, Chief!"

"Please forgive me, Chief!"

"Please forgive me, Chief!"

The combined voices of countless people echoed in the sky above the City of War. The sound made by so many people seemed to scatter even the white clouds in the sky. The rebel leader Coverdale, who was standing in the center of sight, was so frightened that he stood still.

What's happening here?
Even at the height of the rebels' support from civilians, he had never seen such a grand occasion, especially seven days ago when he was blocked in the command building by protesting civilians and didn't even dare to show his face.

"Please take back your order, Chief."

A representative was pushed out, and he said respectfully to Coverdale: "We regret that we believed the Empire's lies and misunderstood your good intentions, Lord Leader. Now we have come to our senses, and we ask you to withdraw the order of surrender and lead us to victory again. We are willing to support you with all our strength."

"But I ordered the army to disband a few days ago..."

"Master Chief, the brothers have not left yet."

An officer quickly stepped forward and said, "None of the soldiers of our Seventh Division left. They all stayed. We ask you to continue to lead them. Even if we fight to the last man, the Seventh Division will never retreat!"

"The Ninth Division has 17,000 men, ready to fight at any time!"

"The 11th Division is willing to serve as the vanguard!"

"The entire Third Division is waiting for the commander's order."

"..."

The soldiers rushed to their knees and begged Coverdale.

Civilians and soldiers, one by one, looked at Coverdale with hope, eagerly awaiting every word he would say. At this moment, everyone's heart couldn't help but beat faster.

As time goes by second by second.

Their uneasiness increased sharply, and when the tense atmosphere reached its peak, Vega, who was standing in the crowd, gestured to Coverdale.

Mind you.

Coverdale took a deep breath and said, "If you don't mind, I will fight the Empire again for you. Although I can't guarantee that I can defeat the Imperial Army, I swear in the name of the leader that the entire army will fight to the death with the Imperial Army. As long as there is a soldier left, we will never retreat."

He tore the surrender letter in his hand into pieces in front of everyone.

Coverdale drew out his sword and pointed it forward: "Soldiers, please pick up your weapons again. This is our homeland, this is our land. We have no choice but to fight to the death."

"Please remember, this battle is either victory or death!"

"Long live the chief!" "Long live the chief!" "Long live the chief!"

Civilians and soldiers raised their arms and shouted, their eyes gleaming with a burning desire to fight.

They had finally gotten the leader to revoke his order. This was a path they had chosen themselves, and they had to fight the imperial army to the end. If they surrendered or ran away, would the leader stand up for them again next time?
This battle is indeed a battle for oneself.

When this point is clearly recognized, it means that this army is no longer ordinary.

The Imperial Army spies who witnessed everything began to panic.

After being trapped in the city for seven days, they realized that no matter how great the sacrifice, they had to bring the intelligence to the Imperial Army base.

(End of this chapter)