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Chapter 77 This is a trial, not a speech! (5k)

[In March of the 137th year of the Transcendental Calendar, under the combined pressure of the Federation's aristocratic families, the military had no choice but to issue a subpoena to you through the Joint Military Tribunal.]

[Along with the subpoena, a complete chain of evidence was also provided by the Fog City Flower Family.]

[According to the information conveyed on the subpoena, a strong military official will come in April to personally take you to the Federal Center.]

[This information serves as an advance notice, and the military also hopes that no misunderstandings will arise during this process.]

[At the same time, the military promises you that your personal safety will be guaranteed during the military court trial, and you will have the right to freely defend yourself.]

[The most important point is that on the day of your court appearance, the Ninth and Seventeenth Regiments, as well as high-ranking military officials, will be present.]

[The military court's decision must be subject to the leadership of the military.]

I hope you understand this.

[And Chixin will be furious after receiving this news.]

【After all, everyone is still clear about what they have done.】

"As the leader of the Red Heart Society, how can you go to the headquarters of the Federation Family?"

If I go there, can I come back?

[So, the top leaders of the Red Heart Society began to gather together to think of a good strategy.]

[It won't be long before many strategies appear before you.]

Wang Meng suggested escaping into the abyss.

[With the current size of the Red Heart Society, even if they use up a large amount of resources, it is not impossible to build a city in a remote place in the abyss.]

[This proposal was rejected by Xia Houchuan.]

Xiahou Chuan thinks Wang Meng is a fool. Even if he wants to escape, he can't run to the abyss!

[The abyss is so dangerous, and the monsters in the abyss are so sensitive to the aura of professionals.]

[Entering the abyss with such fanfare, isn't that just giving yourself away?]

Xiahou Chuan said this, then changed the subject.

[The military is really pressing me, so I might as well go to the White Eagle Empire or the Winter Empire.]

[After all, the White Eagle Empire and the Winter Empire have both funded our Red Heart Society's large-scale military equipment and various resources in recent times.]

[Compared to the other two, he felt that these two empires were much more reliable than the Federation.]

Lin Xue couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth at Xia Houchuan's shocking words.

[These two have no political sense at all! ]

What is the purpose of the White Eagle Empire and the Winter Empire funding the Red Heart Society through border smuggling groups?

[Isn't it just to plunge the Federation into the muddy waters of civil war? ]

She had never imagined that someone would actually consider a country's financial assistance a symbol of its friendliness and love.

The Red Heart Society's base is within the Federation. If they were to escape, even to the White Eagle Empire or the Winter Empire, the aristocratic families in the Federation would be left laughing.

[Next, they will be able to divide up the Red Heart Society without any effort.]

You raised your hand to stop their quarrel, and at the same time rejected all the countermeasures that the Red Heart Society's leaders had come up with.

[To be honest, given the current situation in the Federation, you can simply ignore a normal military court summons.]

[After all, you are stationed at the Ningcheng defense line, and there is a large demon cave ahead.]

[But if it's an order from the military, especially one with the military chief's personal seal, or even a powerful military figure coming to pick you up personally, then the meaning would be different.]

[You've talked with the leader of the Seventeenth Regiment, so you know it very well.]

[Once the military does this, it means that the entire military has reached a consensus and is ready to take real action.]

There are actually only two paths before you now.

[One option is to fight to the end, and then the military, with the collective support of the aristocratic families, will dispatch a large army and, at all costs, wipe out the Chixin Society.]

[The other option is for you to go to a military court and make a defense in your favor.]

[Of course, since the Chixin Society is entrenched in Ningcheng and Shangdu and is very powerful, even if you lose the trial, your life will most likely not be in danger.]

[After all, the Federation still needs you to stabilize the Red Heart Society. With your name, the Red Heart Society can resist on the front lines and serve the Federation.]

[But at that time, you would probably face house arrest.]

[But you don't think you will lose. You think you have some talent in public speaking.]

Most importantly, the military brass is determined to strengthen the Federation, and the reformists within the military favor the Red Heart Society.

[So, after comprehensive consideration, you think this outcome won't necessarily be a bad thing!]

As long as you can take the lead in the trial and start your speech, as long as the Chixin Society develops better and better in Shangdu, and as long as the reformists in the military don't let you down.

【Perhaps, this could be a good thing! 】

[In April of the 137th year of the Transcendent Calendar, a spatial rift suddenly appeared above Ningcheng.]

[The next moment, three powerful professionals wearing federal military uniforms and with stern faces walked out of the space crack.]

[The three of them stood in a triangle formation, looking around with cold eyes.]

【It is well known that the Chixin Society is very courageous.】

So before they came, they were already prepared for battle.

[After all, the people they were going to take away this time were the Red Heart Society, which dared to massacre even the entire noble family and, during wartime, even dared to reach out to the front lines to wipe out the high-ranking members of the war group.]

[Then wouldn't it be normal to attack them after they arrive?]

As expected, after the Red Heart Regiment sensed their arrival, a terrifying furnace-like shadow, piercing the heavens and earth, appeared above the defense line.

The furnace spun furiously, drawing upon the surrounding energy of heaven and earth, as if about to launch an attack on the three powerful military figures.

Just as the three of them formed a defensive battle formation with a flash of silver light beneath their feet, the shadow of the furnace not far away instantly dissipated.

[After several years of development, the Red Heart Group now has two fifth-level professionals.]

[There are also hundreds of fourth-level professionals.]

[The others, without exception, are all third-level professionals.]

[With such a formidable scale and size, coupled with the combined power of the Crucible Battle Formation, it can definitely challenge even the lowest-ranked numbered regiments.]

[But the moment those three powerful military leaders formed their battle formation, all members of the Red Heart Regiment felt as if they were evenly matched with them.]

[There is no doubt that these three are all sixth-level professionals! ]

[The fact that the military was able to send three sixth-rank professionals here in person shows how much they value you and the Red Heart Society.]

So, just show off your size.

【If you continue like this, it might disrupt your plans. 】

[However, the Red Heart Group's repeated changes left the three military leaders completely confused.]

【What's the meaning? 】

【Will Chixin not resist? 】

[For a while, they were still a little uncomfortable.]

[Just as they were confused, the gates of Ningcheng opened wide, and an unprecedented welcoming ceremony unfolded for them.]

[This scene once again confused the military experts.]

Is this a welcome for them?

[They weren't here to be guests this time, but to bring the founder of the Red Heart Society to the military court for trial.]

[But the powerful Chixin will show them friendship, so they will naturally not be too rebellious.]

[So, in a ceremony that looked like a welcome but was actually a farewell, you left with three powerful military figures.]

【The process of space travel is very fast.】

[In the blink of an eye, you arrive at the central city of the Federation.]

[This is your first time here, and also your first time witnessing the prosperity of the federal central city.]

[Not to mention anything else, just the sheer size and scale of this place is unmatched by any other city.]

[Add to that the densely packed battle formations inscribed on the tall city walls. Once a war breaks out, as long as the energy crystals in the central city are not depleted, the enemy will be almost unable to attack.]

[Of course, this is also the Federation's last line of defense.]

The three military leaders noticed the emotion in your eyes. Who could have imagined that the founder of the Red Heart Society, a figure who stirred up the entire Federation, had never been to the Federation Center?

[Soon, you were brought before a military court.]

[Due to the importance of today's court hearing, everyone else who wanted to come, except you, has already come.]

[Regarding your arrival, everyone, from high-ranking military officials to commanders of regiments, and even the noble families that hold deep hatred for you, has cast their gazes of concern.]

[After all, your life is a bit too legendary. ]

[At this point, everyone understands that you don't have any big shots backing you up, nor do you have any powerful forces protecting you.]

[You have come this far thanks to your own wisdom and methods.]

If you truly have an extremely powerful background, or if you have someone powerful behind you, then now is the time to come forward.

[You didn't come forward, and you didn't even say anything about your being court-martialed. That means you don't have any power behind you.]

[Who would have thought that a low-level professional with a common background could make it this far? ]

[Faced with such a legendary figure, even enemies deserve their admiration.]

The leaders of the Ninth, Twelfth, and Seventeenth Regiments came to your side and gave you a reassuring look.

[They are here to help you at the critical moment.]

They were also telling the aristocratic families in the audience that you weren't without power. After you took your seat in the defendant's seat, the presiding judge looked around and nodded slightly to the aristocratic families and military brass standing nearby.

[Afterwards, he and the clerk began to read out the various court rules step by step.]

[When everything was ready, the plaintiffs, led by the Hua family, began to present various evidences impatiently. With so many noble families present today, they must determine your guilt!]

[Your hands are stained with the blood of the aristocratic family! ]

[They want nothing more than to make you pay for your blood debt with blood!]

[Soon after the chief judge struck the gavel, the Hua family began listing your crimes.]

[After handing it to the presiding judge, the Hua family looked around and began to question.]

[Mr. Lin Xia, during your studies at Yuncheng University, you engaged in fraudulent activities against the Du, Liu, and Yu families.]

[While you were serving as the leader of the Red Heart Regiment and defending Ningcheng, you took advantage of the unrest in the Federation to openly massacre the Shangdu aristocratic families, plundered federal property, and infringed on the aristocratic families' patented skills.]

[Some time ago, you went so crazy that you killed federal officials, poisoned underage children, and assassinated federal officials and famous federal businessmen!]

[Furthermore, the Federal Security Bureau's investigation revealed that you had close ties with the White Eagle Empire and the Winter Empire.]

【Now! 】

You have been charged with treason and declared an enemy of the Union!

The Hua family representative grew increasingly agitated as he spoke, the veins on his forehead throbbing, a sign of his inner turmoil.

[The Hua family has prepared sufficient arguments and explanations for each piece of evidence.]

[It can be said that they have made absolutely sufficient preparations for today's trial.]

[As your enemies, they naturally know your eloquence and your ability to deceive people.]

【So the various preparations they have made are far beyond your imagination! 】

【this time!】

They will make you confess!

You look at the other person calmly, as if you were looking at a barking wild dog.

[After a moment of silence, you slowly spoke.]

If a robber steals your wealth and you now take it back, are you still a robber?

[After these words were spoken, the Hua family representative was slightly stunned.]

[Because your answer was somewhat beyond his expectations.]

[Under normal circumstances, you should argue, you should deny.]

[In that case, he can produce solid evidence and slap you in the face.]

【Then you asked, what's going on? 】

[At the same time, the senior members of the regiment and military personnel in the audience began to consciously applaud and cheer for you.]

[The presiding judge wore a dull smile and struck the hammer in his hand.]

【quiet! 】

【And you took this opportunity to stand up from the dock. 】

Then, you walked to the table in the center of the courtroom, leaned against the presiding judge, and began your speech to the high-ranking members of the chapter, military, and noble families in the audience.

[Six years ago, that is, the 131st year of the Transcendental Calendar.]

We were betrayed by the criminals of October. These people claimed to be our leaders, but when faced with the iron hoof of the White Eagle Empire, their first choice was not to fight, but to surrender!

When the war front suffered a temporary defeat, they even brought out the long-prepared "Northern Treaty" and threatened to hand over the heroes who protected the Federation and the territory to the White Eagle Empire for trial as criminals!

【They want to end the war! 】

They want to remain at the center of power in the Federation, wield immense authority, and wield their power over the military and the regiments!

[And to end the war, they didn't hesitate to sell out heroes, they didn't hesitate to smear the honor of martyrs, they even wanted to sever the northern border to the White Eagle Empire!]

【this!】

【This is the true crime of treason! 】

【They are the real traitors! 】

[As soon as these words were spoken, all the senior members of the chapter sitting in the audience rose to their feet and began to applaud wildly.]

If you say that initially the leaders of the Ninth, Twelfth, and Seventeenth Regiments were simply trying to repay your past life-saving grace and intimidate the neighboring noble families with their own powerful fighting power, then now they are genuinely applauding with recognition!

[They will never forget that they fought bloody battles on the front lines, paying a tragic price to annihilate a comparable regiment of the White Eagle Empire, yet were labeled war criminals.]

[Damn Federal General Office! ]

[If the enemy crosses the border, shouldn't the soldiers guarding the border resist?]

When did defending one's country become a war crime?

When will a hero be accused of war crimes by his own people?

[Not just these three numbered regiments, but all the regiments that came to watch the battle at this moment are cheering for what you just said.]

[They were holding their breath in their hearts! ]

[Now, you've torn off this fig leaf in front of the top brass of the Federation and the military, so naturally they'll want to vent their emotions.]

[For a moment, applause, cheers, cheers, and praises rang out in the courtroom.]

The originally solemn and dignified trial ceremony now felt like a joyful bonfire dinner.

The Hua family representative noticed something was amiss in the atmosphere and immediately raised an objection to the presiding judge.

【Now is the judgment! 】

【Not a speech! 】

[Presiding Judge, I demand that this behavior, which is inconsistent with the basic nature of a military court, be immediately stopped!]

The presiding judge exchanged glances with the military chief, then raised his right hand to silence the Hua family representative's objection.

[He served as deputy commander in a regiment and also served in the army.]

[Now, he is the chief judge of the military court.]

[At this moment, his interest in what you said far outweighs the significance of this trial.]

Seeing that no one was stopping you from continuing your speech, you clasped your hands together, stood in the center of the courtroom, and began your passionate performance.

【I just want to make the Federation stronger! 】

【I just want to make the Federation great again! 】

[I just want the land beneath my feet to no longer be trampled by the iron hooves of foreign races!]

"I just want to take back what the Federation lost six years ago, take it back legitimately, and snatch back our lost homeland and our lost dignity from the hands of the enemy!"

【As a warband! 】

【As an army! 】

I think we have the power to resist the incompetence and cowardice of the Federal General Manager!

[In the process of resistance, in the process of making the Federation great, some damage is inevitable.]

[Perhaps this may seem bloody, brutal, and incomprehensible to some people.]

[But in my opinion, as long as we can make the Federation great again, as long as we can regain our lost territory and dignity, then everything is worth it! ]

[During this process, I did not resort to pure force, nor did I vent my anger.]

[I have the support of all the soldiers of the Red Heart Regiment, and even more so, the cheers of all the members of the Red Heart Society.]

With their help, we made the revival of the Federation our first mission and began to build Ningcheng and the Commercial Capital.

[This year, Ningcheng has become a famous large city in Nanhe Province under our construction. The magnificent Ningcheng defense line has even single-handedly blocked the roaring demon tide.]

【Under our construction, the commercial capital has burst into unprecedented vitality.】

[Last year, Shangdu's total economic benefits surpassed Jiangcheng's!]

This is the first exam paper that we, the Red Heart Society, submit to the military, the federal government, and the land we love!

If loving the land beneath my feet, loving my country, and devoting everything I have to it is considered treason, then I plead guilty!

The Red Heart Society I founded and the Red Heart's slogan I established, "Victory of All Hearts," are also meant to inspire all members to dedicate their all to the greatness of the Federation.

[Because I believe that the Federation will become great again with the rise of the Red Heart Society!]

[As soon as you finished speaking, you faced the crowd and raised your hands in a salute.]

【federal--】

【10,000! Wins!!】

[As soon as these words were spoken, the entire courtroom erupted in excitement.]

[Whether it was the regiment commander, the military brass, or other high-ranking military officers who came to listen, their eyes sparkled with an utmost brilliance.]

[No one wants the Federation to be great again more than the military!]

No one felt the intense shame of ceding territory and paying indemnities more than the military!

No one can feel the devastation of being transformed from a hero and martyr to a war criminal more directly than the Warband!

【And they all found the faith they longed for from your speech! 】

【So, they stood up and cheered almost at the same time.】

【federal!】

【Ten thousand——victorious!!!】

(End of this chapter)