Alien Arms Empire

 Chapter 326 326 has only one option

In the afternoon of this day, while the frightened soldiers stationed on the dilapidated walls of Talon Royal City were carefully serving their food, which was only slightly better than pig food, a group of enemy troops from distant warships landed.

He didn't even dare to touch the Cyric flintlock placed next to him, and just let the flames in front of him burn the old container.

 In the container, the mushy food was emitting strange bubbles. It was no longer clear whether this meal was lunch or dinner, and it exuded a somewhat disgusting smell.

Even the lowest-level sailors on the Datang Group's battleships would not want to taste such garbage. A sailor carrying a K3 rifle frowned and looked down at the bewildered man sitting there with disgust. Soldiers from the Kingdom of Tarun.

 “Where is your commander?” This elven sailor wore a very ordinary hat with a brim in front and a dragon emblem in the upper middle of the brim.

"He, he is at the back, at the ruins behind, there...the back of the ruins, where it is not easy to be hit by artillery shells." The soldier explained everything honestly as if he was answering his commander's question.

Even without even using threats or intimidation, he just told the whole story. The location was reported in great detail, and he even explained clearly the reason why the other party was there.

"Go and ask him to come over!" The elf sailor waved his hand impatiently, took out a well-packaged piece of bread from his pocket, and handed it to the other party: "This is not food for humans at all. Take this, This is your reward! Hurry up and call someone!”

"Yes! Yes!" The soldier from the Tarun Kingdom took the dough, nodded quickly, and then ran towards the ruins in the distance with the dough in his arms.

Even, he didn't even pick up his tattered Cyric flintlock that seemed unusable.

Soon, the soldier came back with an officer, who obviously looked like a broken man. He didn't even bring his gun or sword when he came over.

"I hope you can go and send a message to your king for me..." After seeing the person coming, the human sergeant guarding the elf soldier finally spoke.

The officer rubbed his hands with a flattering look: "Okay! Okay! It's not difficult...really!"

Facing the sailors disembarking from these terrifying battleships, he has a natural fear of the strong. So he obeyed every word, just like a house dog.

 Behind the officer, the soldier holding the pancake was gobbling down the most delicious thing he had ever eaten.

This pancake is so delicious. Not only is the portion generous, but it also has salt and the taste of onions, which is incredible. In the Talon Kingdom, officers might not be able to eat similar delicacies.

 …

In the palace, the city wall garrison officer who came to deliver the news stood aside, seemingly hypnotizing himself into a statue. Originally, given his status, it was actually difficult for him to stand here and listen to the adults in the court arguing about such an important matter.

 But he was the party involved, so no one dared to let him leave. They just asked him to stand here and wait for the king and the ministers to discuss a result and take him back to life.

Those abominable monster warships lying on the sea finally sent envoys to express their demands.

 But to the ears of the ministers and the king in this hall, the other party's request was simply intolerable ridicule and contempt.

The prime minister was a little dumbfounded, and once again repeated what the officer who had just sent the letter said: "The other party only gave you two choices. One is to be shot to death in the palace...The other choice is to go to Bunas incognito and become a Rich man."

In fact, every time these contents are said, it will make the king shudder. He was so angry that he was trembling all over, and at the same time he was trembling with fear.

 In the end, the sullen King Talon X tried his best to vent his dissatisfaction and shouted in despair: "Asshole! Who does he think he is? How dare he..."

"Your Majesty! He really dares!" A minister interrupted the king with some embarrassment. He meant to kindly remind his king, because they had just heard some shocking news.

Hyric sent an envoy who ventured into the royal city of Talon. He brought some news that made King Talon X and his ministers completely desperate.

 The first news is that the king of Gemelin was hanged in Bunas! This matter is absolutely true. The Datang Group has gone completely crazy. They have even overturned the rules of the game between nobles. This has caused shock in the noble circle. The second news is that the Cyric Consortium is suing for peace with the Datang Group. According to the negotiation agreement between the two parties, the six countries participating in the war this time will become the sphere of influence of the Datang Group. The Cyric Consortium will not be involved in the war. Continue activities within this sphere of influence.

 The previous news broke Talon X’s illusions and made him fully aware of the danger he was facing—this was a real life danger, and it was no joke!

 The latter news is equivalent to telling Talon X that the Cyric Consortium has given up on him, no longer supports him, and no longer supports him with supplies... This is equivalent to saying that it has given up any hope of him continuing to hold on.

Talon X was interrupted from his thoughts. He was slightly startled at first, and then his whole person seemed to become bad.

He waved his arms manically and cursed fiercely: "Asshole! Asshole! I will die here! I will commit suicide here! I will not surrender! I will never surrender!"

"Your Majesty! Think again! If you continue to be so reckless, the situation will become even more passive!" Many ministers present immediately began to persuade.

To be honest, they are all willing to surrender, because in the past ten days, their lives have completely changed.

 First of all, they and their families were controlled within the palace, which had brought disastrous changes to the lives of these ministers. The whole family was taken into the palace and controlled. What do you think this is?

So these people actually have no determination to resist to the end. They just hope that the entire war will end soon so that they can control the relevant areas and resources.

King Wright VII, who had completely exploded, also interrupted the other party's advice and asked with a smile: "Then what do you mean? As a king, the king of Tarun! I can't even choose death. Even if I die, I will bear the reputation of being a traitor and killing nobles! He will not be able to escape! He will be hated by all the kingdoms! Hahahaha! "

 Actually, when he yelled these words, he felt guilty because he knew that the Datang Group seemed to have no mercy in killing the emperor...

However, in order to continue to persevere, he still pretended to refuse to surrender and insisted on declaring that he would fight to the end...

But soon, someone poured cold water on him again: "Your Majesty, the morale of the army is in great chaos, and this place may be captured at any time! You have to think about your own safety!"

Another minister stood up and persuaded: "Yes! Your Majesty! Sometimes it is not shameful to give in. What's more, the other party has promised to give you a large sum of money..."

　　At least they will all have their own glory and wealth by surrendering, but there will be no benefit in fighting to the death. If you don't persuade your king to surrender at this time, when will you wait?

"Is this a problem that money can solve? Ah? I am a king! I am a king! This is my kingdom! Everything is mine! Mine!" Seeing so many people beginning to persuade him to surrender, Ta Talon X, the king of the Kingdom of Lun, already seems to be indifferent.

The minister, who had almost no respect for him, unflinchingly unveiled the last fig leaf of Tarun X, or in other words, he unveiled the bloodiest scar of Tarun X: "But, these are not right now. It's yours! Your Majesty! If you continue to insist, this place will soon collapse and you will lose your life..."

"..." For a moment, Talon X, who was contradicted, didn't even have time to scold the other person, and just stood there in a daze.

"Think about it carefully! It will be very unsafe for you to step out of here! The entire royal city is now in chaos, and it is impossible for us to wait for reinforcements from Cyric! ... Surrendering may be your best option! "While he was distracted, more ministers took advantage of the opportunity. Seeing that the king seemed to be at a loss for words, they immediately joined the team of admonitions.

After swatting away everyone, the slumped Talon X sat on his throne in frustration, looking at Prime Minister Talon who was not close to him with a look of despair.

"What do you think? Prime Minister...should we continue to stand here...or...or...or..." He tried hard for a long time, but he still didn't say the two familiar and unfamiliar words of surrender.

"Defending... is not the answer... We must hold on, there must be a hope. Many of the soldiers and commanders guarding the city have heard about Cyric's betrayal... Since hope is gone, there is no hope. It is obviously unrealistic for these hopeless city guards to fight to the last man for you," the Prime Minister explained to Talon X seriously.

“Is there really only the second way to go?” Talon X still seemed a little unwilling.

"In my opinion, the other party gave you no choice at all... From the beginning to the end, you only had one sensible choice." The prime minister still replied seriously.

"Alas..." After a long silence, Talon X sighed helplessly, echoing in the somewhat empty hall.

 (End of this chapter)