In Ark Simulator, why do I always start out as a ruthless person?.

"Mr. Count, all I saw were countless civilians who were forced into a desperate situation and had to fight for survival!"

"Today, if you insist on attacking unarmed civilians, tell the people of Leitania that they don't even have the will to resist."

Chen Qi took a deep breath.

"——Then, just step over my dead body first!"

Mace: “?!”

Jian looked at Chen Qi with disbelief, as he had a determined gaze. Listening to his voice that showed no fear of death, he was distracted for a moment.

Although Jian has little education, she knows that everyone wants to live.

Especially someone like Qi... He now has connections, money, and power. Logically speaking, he is already a big shot.

But he still chose to be at the forefront and take on all the most difficult tasks himself.

Is all this just for his revenge?

No.

This is not revenge.

It is the belief that transcends life that supports him to move forward!

Jian remembered what Qi said to her when she first met him.

"Save Leitania."

Yes, he was trying to save Leitania!

He never changed!

"—Get him!"

Count Dilov, who had already sensed that something was wrong, did not hesitate and immediately gave orders to the army.

But just as the army took a step forward, a violent aura forced the soldiers in the front row to retreat.

But when everyone looked closely, they found that the yellow-haired woman holding a mace in both hands was standing in front of Qi with a gloomy face.

"Want to touch him? You are not qualified."

"I'll protect this person."

There was no more confusion in her mind, no more worries, and she used the terrifying strength that she had suppressed for so long that even surprised herself.

For the first time, she wanted to protect someone with her life.

He made himself see that this land holds beliefs that are more important than life.

She wanted to bear witness.

Witness this belief and make it immortal!

“Mace…”

Looking at the mace blocking in front of him, Chen Qi was moved for a moment, and then there was no trace of hesitation on his face.

He gave a final pep talk.

"Today, if we die, we will be martyrs fighting for freedom!"

He held the flag high, and the Iron Cross on his chest was dazzling.

Under the protection of Mace and Gertrude, he led thousands of people and blew the clarion call of rebellion!

"Letania! Long live!"

"——Leitania! Long live!!" XN

Responding to Chen Qi were the rebels who were united and could no longer hold back!

But at this moment, several black shadows rushed out from the army and rushed towards Chen Qi!

Just before Mace and Gertrude were about to take action, several ghostly figures appeared and stopped them all.

It was during these few seconds that Chen Qi, with his sharp eyesight, caught sight of several figures rushing towards him!

Subconsciously, he wanted to raise his arms.

But accompanied by a sound of breaking air, Chen Qi's right arm was pierced by a thin sword!

In an instant, blood dyed the ground red and even splashed on the mace and Gertrude, causing the originally out-of-control scene to be stunned.

Looking closely, he saw that several well-equipped Golden Law Guards had surrounded Chen Qi as if they were afraid that he would escape. They also drew the rapiers from their waists and pressed them against Chen Qi's throat.

But Chen Qi didn't make any move.

Even though his arm was pierced and blood was flowing, he did not even cry out in pain and stood proudly at the forefront of the crowd.

He was just like that, calm and composed, staring at the warlock in front of him who was wearing a black embroidered cloak and a mask.

Chen Qi knew their identities.

The person dressed like this could only be someone close to the Gemini Queens - the "Voice of the Queen".

But even though Chen Qi was in such a predicament, he still stood up straight, staring at the Queen's Voice in front of him, who couldn't even show her true face.

At this moment, as a rioter, he looked more like a hero with a clear conscience and a willingness to sacrifice himself than the Golden Law Guards in front of him.

"... Stupid guy, do you really think that you can shake the rule of the Twin Queens?"

The Queen, who was wearing a mask and speaking in a calm tone, held an arrest warrant in front of Chen Qi as she spoke.

On it, there was a portrait of Chen Qi and the words "leader of the Sons of the Witch King" printed on it.

And the most conspicuous ones are the two scepters, one black and one hundred.

This represents the highest level of arrest warrant issued by the Gemini Queen.

"You are under arrest, Mr. Qi, for treason."

"You want to become a martyr and a banner against the rule of the Twin Queens, but it's not that easy."

"We will bring you to court alive, put you on trial, and destroy your reputation."

Chapter 13: The turbulent public sentiment, the twin queens’ plan?

The next day in Leitania, people woke up from their sleep as usual, and mobile cities and villages resumed their previous operations as people woke up.

But this day was a little different from usual.

The increasing number of job seekers on the streets, as well as the busy clerks, workers, and even small vendors, were all attracted by a piece of news that was reported throughout Leitania.

This news that shocked Leitania was broadcast on televisions in countless homes and streets.

"This is the Leitania Daily."

"Yesterday, an unprecedented riot broke out in the mobile city under the jurisdiction of Elector Werner von Hochberg."

"Thousands of civilians, instigated by the violent organization 'Sons of the Witch King', took to the streets, holding signs and banners, and marched in a strike to overthrow the rule of the Twin Queens."

"Fortunately, our twin queens had already heard the news and secretly sent the 'Golden Law Guards' to assist in the investigation. Finally, under the suppression of Count Dilov, they arrested the leader of the 'Son of the Witch King', Qi, and the remaining twenty-odd people in his team."

"According to relevant personnel, during interrogation, Qi and his gang members were still arrogant and unwilling to reveal any information about the 'Son of the Witch King'."

"As for the crimes of inciting the masses and holding strikes and marches, Qi admitted all of them and claimed that he had no accomplices in this action and that the other members arrested were all ordinary people."

"Finally, the City Council decided to conduct the most fair and serious trial and judgment on the crimes of Qi and his arrested gang members in a live broadcast throughout Leitania at 12 noon tomorrow."

"I have also been asked by Count Dilov, who has full authority to handle this trial, to convey his determination."

"Any conspiracy that attempts to overthrow the rule of the Twin Queens will be severely punished and eliminated."

"Ugh……"

In the city, an old man watched the news on TV and turned off the TV with a long sigh.

But the next second after the old man turned off the TV, a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old rushed in.

"Grandpa! Come and see!"

The boy pointed to the door excitedly, as if some important person was outside and shouted:

"Everyone is signing their names! Grandpa, come sign your name too!"

"Write a letter? What letter?" The old man was a little confused by the news about his grandson, and subconsciously guessed:

"Is that old, immortal earl going to increase taxes again?"

"No, it's for Mr. Qi!" The grandson quickly shook his head to deny it and said the name that impressed the old man.

"Many of us went to join the strike and march, but in the end only Mr. Qi was arrested, and he had to take all the blame for us."

"Uncle Mike, the butcher, said that Mr. Qi was arrested because of us. If we don't help him, our conscience will be eaten by Pelomon."

"So everyone wants to sign a petition together, hoping that the court will give Mr. Qi a lighter sentence. Grandpa, please sign it too."

The boy was very excited. Obviously, he also participated in the parade and witnessed Chen Qi's heroic figure.

In his heart, Qi, who rushed to the front of the team, holding high the flag and not fearing power, was full of personal heroism that children of this age admired so much.

In addition, many people on the streets, even if they did not participate in the march, were very fond of Qi, who was willing to speak up for their interests and take responsibility for all their sins.

The people are very simple-minded. They can tell at a glance who is good to them and who speaks for them.

Everyone’s recognition made the boy even more certain that the hero he admired was on the side of “justice”.

He is naturally willing to contribute his own efforts for "justice".

However, his grandson's innocent words made the old man stunned for a moment, and then he stood up in anger.

“——Nonsense!”

When it comes to social experience, the elderly can be said to be very experienced.

Especially the indiscriminate battle royal against the "remnants of the Witch King" some time ago made the old man too aware of the character of the current judicial department of Leithania.

After Qi was arrested, almost everyone in the march ran away immediately, and only a few people were arrested.

Now they are busy capturing members of the "Son of the Witch King" and are preparing to use these people to take credit!

Should we sign a petition at this time and ask the government to reduce Qi's sentence?

Let’s not talk about whether it is useful or not.

Are these people who jointly wrote this letter really not afraid that the executive officers will arrest them as accomplices?

"You are not allowed to go. Stay at home today and don't go out!"

The old man's attitude was extremely tough.

Not only that, he also has to stop his neighbors from committing such suicidal behavior, and he must not let them drag more people along to commit suicide.

However, he forgot that at his grandson's age, his rebellious psychology was the strongest.

"Never!"

The innocent boy had never thought that his most respected grandfather would actually stand on the side of "evil" at this time. His eyes turned red almost instantly, and he shouted in dissatisfaction:

"Didn't Grandpa always say that your favorite person was Leitania? You even said more than once that you were willing to die for Leitania!"

"Why now, when the hero of Leitania is right before our eyes, Grandpa, why don't you support him?"

"—Wait, Joseph!"

However, the old man stopped him too late, as the boy had already run away from home crying.

Faced with the deafening questioning from his grandson, the old man was silent for a moment, then heaved a long sigh again.

He walked to the closet silently and took out a rusty Iron Cross medal from the deepest drawer.

Although some parts are rusted, the rest of the medal still retains its luster, obviously the result of its owner's careful polishing.

The old man looked at the medal that he had won at the cost of his own life and the sacrifice of countless brothers, and a touch of emotion appeared in his cloudy eyes...

He would never forget the photo of the man named "Qi" after he was arrested when he was introduced on TV.

The young man was also wearing a First Class Iron Cross on his chest.

The old man had received the same honor, so he understood the weight of this medal.

I also understand that only those who truly love Leitania and defend Leitania as something more important than life are worthy of this medal.

But now, this young man, in order to seek benefits for everyone in Leitania, has become a criminal and is about to be sentenced to death.