Don't confiscate my citizenship

Paulant Empire, capital Helsalem.

In the long hall of the Capitol, members were whispering to each other in their seats, their faces mixed with nervousness, doubts and curiosity.

The light was dim, as if only the dust between black and white and light could be seen.

Tensions in the chamber came to a head when the new Prime Minister entered the hall.

His figure looked firm and decisive. He was wearing a formal black suit and was meticulous. He walked through the crowd and walked to the podium. Every step seemed heavy and full of meaning.

As he stood on the podium, a low murmur filled the room.

Prime Minister Wilford looked around, took a deep breath, and then began his speech.

His voice was firm and powerful, full of passion and determination. He talked about the challenges facing the Polante Empire, his attitude and his belief in the future. It not only explained the current situation, but also inspired the people.

Reporters continued to carefully record his words, and lawmakers also had different reactions to his speech. Some seemed surprised, while others remained skeptical.

Originally a conservative, he has now shown a more radical attitude, which obviously makes everyone confused about his position.

However, it is undeniable that the new prime minister has demonstrated an extraordinary aura of staying calm in times of crisis at this critical moment.

His speech was not only a statement within the Congress, but also a declaration to the entire Polante Empire and the entire world.

"Victory, what we want is victory."

"Victory at all costs."

"No matter how scary it is, we must strive for victory. No matter how long the road ahead is, we must strive for victory."

"Because without victory, there is no survival!"

This is his first national speech since taking office.

Lanci's voice was impassioned.

But it didn't impress the conservatives at all.

Even conservative members wondered why Ranch Wilford turned his back on them after taking office.

Most of the seats in the entire Congress hall were eerily silent.

From time to time, they look at Duke Moretti, who is now the real leader of power and conservatives. Only if he takes out the handkerchief of approval from his breast pocket, others will follow suit. This is Ranchi Will. Even Ford, the new prime minister, is hard to change.

Soon, with the end of the speech after the Prime Minister took office, the crowd began to disperse.

Those who should leave left, and those who should continue the meeting went to the House of Lords conference hall on another floor of the building.

After passing through the corridors, Lan Qi said goodbye to many people and came to a small and quaint conference room with dark wooden walls.

The roof was so low that it was suffocating.

Thick curtains make this space more traditional and authoritative. A long conference table occupies the center of the room, with neatly placed documents and pens on it.

Lan Qi sat at one end of the conference table. His posture was dignified and firm, his hair neatly combed, but his eyes showed a little tiredness.

It seemed like he hadn't had much rest in the past two days and had been working against time.

So Lan Qi temporarily closed his eyes and rested his mind briefly.

Not long after waiting, Duke Moretti and his followers also came to the conference room with the sound of footsteps.

Duke Moretti's posture appeared more stable and relaxed. He was wearing a handsomely tailored dark coat and chatting and laughing softly with the people around him. Compared with the other conservatives who cast doubts and complicated looks on Ranchi as soon as he entered the door, Duke Moretti looked more stable and relaxed. Duke Moretti didn't seem too hostile.

finally.

"Mr. Wilford, I think we have been waiting for you for a long time, and each of our time is precious."

Duke Moretti sat at the conference table, leaned back in his chair, and reminded Lan Qi opposite him.

The atmosphere became a bit tense and other members did not dare to speak.

No one is sure whether Duke Moretti's calmness at the moment is hidden in his smile. Conservatives only know that the Duke's face was expressionless when he heard Ranchi's speech in the parliament hall before, and he never had the intention to touch the handkerchief that represented his approval.

"I'm sorry, but my attitude was quite clear in my speech this morning. This meeting itself is a waste of everyone's time."

Lan Qi opened his eyes, looked directly at the other person, and replied.

"Your Majesty Prime Minister——"

Duke Moretti chuckled, as if he didn't mind the domineering attitude shown by the new prime minister before he took up his position.

"The military strength of the Horning Empire is superior to ours in all aspects, and it also has the support of the Blood Clan. Once the neighboring Kingdom of Bliss falls, we will have to fight with all our strength."

Duke Moretti leaned forward slightly and said to Ranchi and everyone present.

"I think the next month is our last chance to negotiate for peace."

He reminded Lan Qi in a low voice.

It seems to have some warning meaning.

This is also the main purpose of today's meeting.

As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he understands the latest situation far better than Lan Qi.

"We must not be scared out of our wits before the other side comes."

Lan Qi replied calmly.

His eyes didn't give in at all.

The conference room suddenly became eerily quiet. No one responded to Ranchi's words that once again made his attitude clear. They looked more at Duke Moretti.

"Your Majesty Prime Minister, I have reservations about this."

Duke Moretti continued.

"Who doesn't have reservations?"

Lan Qi raised an eyebrow.

"I think your idea is more likely to cause many unnecessary sacrifices. It's not that there are no other options."

Duke Moretti smiled, not paying attention to the stubbornness that Lan Qi showed just now.

"What other options are there?"

Ranchi's question had no questioning tone, as if he had doubts about Duke Moretti's answer in advance.

"I will ask the diplomatic ambassador of the southern Prunuo Empire to help us strive for negotiation opportunities with the Horning Empire. As long as the freedom and independence of the Paulante Empire can be guaranteed, we will consider all proposals to avoid unnecessary conflicts with the Horning Empire. war."

Duke Moretti replied.

"Because doing so is also beneficial to them, and they don't need to seek to die together with us."

he added.

Most people's eyes followed Duke Moretti and looked at Ranchi.

From ancient times to the present, the Horning Empire, as the southern hegemon, has never had the possibility of fighting against the Polante Empire in the northern continent. There is no feud between the two countries. Now the war is spreading all the way north. For the top brass of the Polante Empire, It is unpredictable in itself. If we can avoid fighting, we naturally hope not to fight.

"Do you know who our real enemy is?"

Lan Qi asked back without pause.

"Obviously the Horning Empire, and the Blood Tribe."

Duke Moretti's plain words seemed to think that Lan Qi asked a very meaningless question.

"Have you ever considered that the real enemy is the Blood Clan instead of the simple Huoning Empire? The ambition of the Blood Clan has been known to everyone since ancient times, and now it is overwhelming. Do you really think that they, a group of high-ranking creatures who feed on us humans, will give us Freedom and independence?”

Lan Qi's fingers tapped on the table, the sound echoed in the room, his attitude was particularly determined.

This made some members of Parliament in the conference room look sideways.

There is indeed a rumor called "The Vampires have completely taken control of the Horning Empire".

Although the Horning Empire had vampires emerging during this war.

However, the statement that "the Vampires completely control the Horning Empire" is not necessarily true, and there is still no evidence to confirm it.

The key is whether the current leader of the Horning Empire is a vampire or a human.

If the real enemy of their Polante Empire is not the alliance of humans and vampires, but the complete vampires, then it is indeed a terrible thing. Regardless of peace talks or not, the ultimate goal of the vampires is probably to keep humans in captivity.

But the congressmen did not understand why the Prime Minister was so stubbornly willing to believe that "the vampires have completely taken control of the Horning Empire". This was more like the terrifying news coming from the south that shook their psychology.

As the supreme leader in wartime, if he cannot make accurate judgments in intelligence warfare, it will be a real disaster for the entire Paulant Empire.