Chapter 478: The Darkest Hour (Part 3)_2
"David Lyn did not block the threat of Lord Entropy, and exploited it to bolster his own authority tactics. Externally, he actively wooed the Three Nations, hoping for peaceful coexistence and a joint confrontation against the threat of Lord Entropy."
"Internally, even though David Lyn launched an unprecedented anti-terrorism war, a large number of Players joined in the anti-terrorism cause, yet the power of the White Plum Army was too vast. They attacked factories, extorted money, assassinated officials, hindering production and construction under the banner of 'restoring the original rights of Natural People.' They have essentially become a terrorist organization."
"Nevertheless, due to the blindness of the masses, those who still adhere to old-fashioned marriage and family concepts are not few, and more people are starting to join the forces supporting the White Plum Army. Therefore, this anti-terrorism war is gradually deteriorating, and the White Plum Army is transforming into a rebel army, occupying a quarter of the Federation's progress cities as their base, confronting the Federation Army."
"It should be noted that, due to the time flow rate difference in version 2.0, it may have only been seven or eight years on Baizhu Star, but in reality, 30 years have passed on Azure Star. President David Lyn is over eighty years old, with his health declining daily, and due to his prolonged rule, many have voiced dissatisfaction with His Excellency the President's governance. Turbulence begins to stir within Frost Plated."
"In stark contrast is the situation in the Sky Ring Republic."
"After rebuilding the republic, the Sky Ring adopted a parliamentary republican system with Gretto Yegg serving as Prime Minister, while President Lynden Chan handled only domestic affairs, wielding little power. Prime Minister Gretto effectively controlled the balance between the parties, suppressing the past dominant clan conglomerates, particularly large clan powers like Houjo and Yamashiro."
"After thirty years of continuous reform and relentless efforts by the People of Sky Ring, internal issues are largely resolved; the populace no longer needs to be drawn into crazy foreign invasion wars. Prime Minister Gretto focused on economic development, driving internal circulation, and with relations restored with Frost Plated, Sky Ring's products began to be massively exported to Frost Plated Market, liberating people from the past situation of 'unemployed means having to fight for territory on the battlefield.'"
"However, history proves that the crimes of aggression can never be obliterated."
"When the People of Sky Ring were embarking on a path of happiness and well-being, the Red Arrow Empire could no longer suppress the flames of revenge in their hearts."
"After the Emperor of the Red Arrow Empire passed away, Regent Crown Prince Rudolf ascended to the throne. Emperor Rudolf is a monarch supported by small citizens, diligent and devoted to consolidating his foundation, expanding the Red Arrow's national strength to unprecedented new heights."
"He represents the Will within thousands of small citizens: a desire for revenge, a desire to avenge the Red Arrow People who were plundered and slaughtered by the Three Nations, especially revenge on Sky Ring which committed the most severe massacres and bombing crimes."
"Hatred did not end with the passage of time and the destruction of the original Sky Ring Country. Since the reconstructed Sky Ring Republic inherited the original land and people, they must inherit past atrocities."
"Despite knowing the imminent crisis of Lord Entropy, the Red Arrow Empire, after multiple strikes on Apostle of Entropy's puppet armies, still focused their efforts on the grand pursuit of revenge under the continuation of old hatred."
"It's not just Sky Ring, all countries that historically invaded the Red Arrow Empire, including Zhengxu and Frost Plated, must be destroyed."
"At the forefront is the Sky Ring Republic, whose border Red Army faces frequent provocations and conflicts from the Red Arrow Empire. Due to the disparity in national power and the high importance placed on Lord Entropy's issue, Gretto hastily travelled around, personally visiting the Red Arrow Empire, appealing for peace and restraining soldiers to exercise extreme restraint, hoping the Red Arrow would set aside grievances, unite the Four Nations, and continue opposing Lord Entropy."
"Prime Minister Gretto's generous speech and humble attitude won much sympathy from the Red Arrow People. The Empire did not act immediately but never slackened in preparing military strength."
"By version 2.0, after 30 years, the effect of Prime Minister Gretto's initial speech has waned, and Emperor Rudolf no longer wants to waste time. Revenge is the fervent desire of the Red Arrow Empire and the core that propels its advancement thus far."
"Now, whether it's the Sky Ring Republic or the former Sky Ring Country, those who committed acts of aggression must suffer the punishment of invasion and destruction."
"In the new version, a super event will be triggered: the Aidahua Negotiation."
"Red Arrow Empire's Foreign Minister Karlz von Deshuen and Sky Ring Republic's Foreign Minister Park Youtian will hold negotiations in the border city Aidahua. The final result will be either Sky Ring relinquishing claims to the northern 12 provinces or Red Arrow Empire conducting de-armament actions in these areas."
"Do you think it's over? The once war-crazed Sky Ring is now the country most yearning for peace. Even though the Red Army annihilated the real warlords and conglomerates, the Red Arrow Empire shows no sign of stopping. Their goal is to eliminate all non-Red Arrow Empire regimes, complete the sacred revenge; the once beacon of civilization now reveals its most brutal and savage heart of revenge."
"Nevertheless, the world after 30 years is far from just this."
"As the world undergoes changes, international instability rises, tension continues to escalate, and war is imminent. The ordinarily stable and peaceful Zhengxu Democratic Republic is thrown into major crisis."
"Zhengxu's First Secretary Jose Batillo Tureste mysteriously disappeared during a rural inspection one day. When the National Guard searched for him extensively, Secretary Batillo unexpectedly reappeared in the capital San Diego."
"Then, increasingly inexplicable incidents began to emerge."
"The Zhengxu Progress Party, known for transparency and democracy, started making outrageous mistakes constantly. Personnel appointments became extremely chaotic; although the level of integrity was continuously rising, strangely, the country's policies began to grow increasingly absurd and terrifying."
"Beautiful Zhengxu, with tourism, light industry, and service industry as its industrial pillars, yet numerous officials started massively promoting heavily polluting backward industries."
"As a permanently neutral country, Zhengxu had no army, only the National Guard and Zhengxu Constabulary to demonstrate support for peace. But for some unknown reason, the Progress Party broke this practice, expanding the size of police and officers substantially; a country with 300 million people astonishingly has 800,000 officers, and the Heberon Armory begins mass-producing weapons that defy international treaties. Large orders and high-pollution heavy industry greatly enriched the interests of military-industrial groups, causing the entire country to blindly move towards military expansion."
"No one expected that Zhengxu was transforming into the most fearsome military force on Azure Star, with about 2 million standing army, plus 13 million national permanent militia, 31 million military police and constabulary personnel, and with the national militia policy, resulting in the frighteningly high ownership rate of 78% firearms, everyone armed, the whole nation becoming soldiers."
"Zhengxu, once known for peace and tourism as a gentle neutral country, after numerous expansions, has become the most terrifying military power on Azure Star."
"More disconcerting is, according to the latest version expansion pack, Zhengxu's crisis might originate from two points."
"Firstly, it was suspected that many officials were replaced by Mysterious beings, differing from past 'Pseudo-Human Crisis.' Pseudo-Humans could be detected by the Arcane Energy of Eye of Truth; however, a pack specifically featured a scene—the crowd with a young man whose eyes flashed silver runes, yet unable to see through the identity of the official on stage."
"Clearly, a force more mysterious than Pseudo-Human, inheriting and more powerful, has appeared on Zhengxu's soil, significantly interfering and impacting peace."
"Secondly, oh dear, this one is even more significant."
"The Apostles of Entropy, once defeated by the Red Arrow Empire, have now resurrected from the Entropy Increase Sequence, beginning to regroup on the land of Zhengxu Democratic Republic."
"Their leader is none other than Joham Robbie, who was once defeated."
"Joham's resurrection heralds an unfortunately further dire message."
"Lord Entropy is about to awaken."
"Ersha Sky Curtain broke through the hydrogen bomb defensive line, accelerating its descent. Within 12 months, the earth will be devoured by Ersha. No one will be spared. Azure Star is close to meeting its ultimate end."
"The darkest hour has arrived."