Chapter 1116: Chapter 610, For Whom Does the Dragon Spear Fight?_2
Throughout the entire Alliance, she is a rare talent!
And indeed, she was successfully selected. Ard with extensive knowledge, forr experience working for the Empire Comrce Guild, and traversing countless worlds, she had a broad perspective and profound insights that managed to capture the attention of a captain within the chapter. She shed the usual status of mortals serving as chapter attendants and, as a consultant, was frequently summoned by the upper echelons of the Spear of the Dragon King.
Initially, most consultations revolved around local customs and the cultures of nearby worlds. For these matters, Amanda answered fluently—the intelligence she had gathered from various planets on her journey played a reliable and crucial role at this stage.
Later, her profound understanding of the prevailing circumstances, particularly her exceptional familiarity with the Alliance, made her stand out even more. The Interstellar Warriors were astonished to discover that this consultant not only provided intelligence but often offered highly valuable opinions on the state of affairs and on problems that puzzled the Interstellar Warriors.
They began consulting Amanda on more matters. While they did not strictly follow her advice, they found it worthwhile to listen, as it often sparked new ideas.
During this process, Amanda gained considerable insights into the Spear of the Dragon King.
She unraveled the reasons and consequences behind their involvent in this war;
She comprehended the chapter’s history and understood its culture. These two factors were critical, as they enabled Amanda to grasp the mindset of the Spear of the Dragon King.
As a result, Amanda could perceive the dilemma they faced and the internal struggles within their hearts.
The Spear of the Dragon King never intended to be part of this war. From the very beginning, they rely sought to diate, assist Ironclad, and engage with the Empire in ‘reasoned dialogue.’ They had never intended to engage in a life-or-death battle against the Empire’s myriad forces that sought to annihilate them.
Simultaneously, Ironclad completely concealed their use of the Insect Swarms from them. In fact, the mindset of the Spear of the Dragon King also shifted as the incidents of swarm corruption unfolded across regions.
At first: ‘Large-scale swarm corruption is impossible; this must be slander maliciously aid at us.’
Later: ‘It appears to be true, but it couldn’t be Ironclad’s doing. The threat of the Insect Race is growing; everyone should stop fighting.’
Recently: ‘It might have been Ironclad’s doing… but that doesn’t seem right. What should we do?’
This encapsulates their evolving mindset.
Amanda seized the opportunity.
In reality, the Spear of the Dragon King’s voluntary descent southward, without orders, was greatly influenced by Amanda’s persuasion.
Along the way, witnessing the horrific aftermath of swarm infestation and noting how Ironclad’s main force remained elusive, their ntal wavering intensified.
Now, Amanda believed the timing was right.
…
Walking along the pathway toward the throne room of the battleship, Amanda’s mind repeatedly weighed the words she was about to say.
Before she knew it, she stood before the imposing, heavy doors.
The Interstellar Warrior who escorted her the entire way stopped in his tracks, turned his head, and hesitated as he said, “Amanda, have you truly thought this through? Once you take this step, there’s no going back. I can’t predict what the Battle Group Leader will do—he might kill you outright.”
The person issuing this warning was Ricardo Lazio, captain of the fourth company of the Spear of the Dragon King.
Amanda had already disclosed her identity to this captain.
He was the target she had carefully chosen. Among the chapter’s upper echelons, Ricardo was the most wavering. From the very beginning, he opposed siding with Ironclad in defying the Empire. Moreover, he was likely the most soft-hearted of all the Spear of the Dragon King.
She was confident that there was an eighty percent chance Ricardo would not betray her and might even actively aid her, provided she refrained from harming the Spear of the Dragon King—or if she did, he remained unaware.
Indeed, Amanda’s assessnt proved accurate.
Ricardo did not report her. Moreover, he was deeply interested in establishing contact with the Alliance, believing it to be an opportunity for the Spear of the Dragon King to correct course.
To him, this was a chance to save the entire chapter. Following Ironclad down an irredeemable path would only lead to inevitable destruction.
Thus, he was willing to assist Amanda in spreading such ideas throughout the chapter.
The results were remarkable. They managed to sway several individuals. Those who accepted their philosophy occasionally ingrained these thoughts into others, even before the Battle Group Leader of the Spear of the Dragon King, Tai Shichen.
This was one of the reasons Amanda decided now was the ti to reveal her hand.
The groundwork had already been laid extensively.
Looking up at Ricardo’s troubled face, Amanda revealed a resolute smile: “Of course, I know exactly what I’m doing.”
“Sigh… Then I wish you the best of luck.”
With that, Ricardo turned around and pushed open the doors.
Amanda nodded slightly, then strode confidently inside.
The master of the ‘Dragon Spear,’ Tai Shichen, was seated at his exclusive desk. Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, he looked up, saw Amanda, and bead: “Our all-knowing consultant has arrived, along with dear Ricardo. Greetings to you both.”
His deanor was courteous.
“Battle Group Leader Tai Shichen, good day to you.” Amanda bowed slightly, an expression of respect.
“What brings you here today? Sothing to share with ?”
“Indeed.” Raising her head again, Amanda said, “I am here on behalf of the Empire Marshal, the Imperial Southern Front General Commander, and Alliance Governor Gu Hang. I implore the Spear of the Dragon King chapter to halt further advancents and safeguard the safety of the neighboring human worlds. Wait for the arrival of the Alliance Army, who will take over these planets. The Spear of the Dragon King chapter will then receive a fair trial.”
After hearing this, no matter how mild-mannered Tai Shichen might be, the smile faded from his face.
He sighed: “Sigh… Ms. Amanda, to think you’re a spy for the Alliance is truly unexpected for .”
Then he paused, his gaze shifting to Ricardo Lazio, who stood behind Amanda like a bodyguard. He asked, “How many of you have aligned with the other side?”
He was clearly no fool.
Ricardo’s deanor said it all.
For Amanda to show her cards now surely ant she had leverage.
Ricardo looked awkward, opening his mouth to speak but was stopped by Amanda’s raised hand.
Amanda said, “Please don’t misunderstand, this is by no ans a rebellion. I harbor no malice whatsoever. If the Battle Group Leader decides to treat as a spy, I will accept it without contention—execution, if necessary.”
Her statent successfully drew Tai Shichen’s gaze back toward her. He responded, “I will do so. Regrettably, Ms. Amanda, you should not have stood before to confess everything. Now, let hear what you wish to say before your death.”
Despite his threatening words, he made no move.
The fact that Tai Shichen had not imdiately executed her reassured Amanda that she was halfway to victory.
“I am indeed a spy. Yet, throughout this ti, I have reflected deeply and haven’t done anything to betray the Spear of the Dragon King. From mingling with you day and night, I’ve co to understand thoroughly who you are. You are neither enemies of the Empire nor traitors to humanity, nor have you defied the Emperor.”
“On the contrary, to , each warrior of the Spear of the Dragon King is extraordinary. You are guardians of humanity, companions even; you are passionate, fearless, and steadfast in upholding justice.”
“It’s precisely because of this that the Spear of the Dragon King must not be broken here.”
“If the day ever cos when the Spear of the Dragon King faces extinction, how would you want history to rember you?”
“During Ironclad’s grand rebellion, as betrayers of the Emperor, as traitors who fostered atrocities, aiding the cruel Humphrey Paolo in spreading insect hive plague among countless human worlds, as accomplices to the devouring of nurous human worlds, as despicable collaborators with the Insect Race’s aliens in consuming humanity?”
“Or as correctors of course who made the right choices, warriors who fought alongside the Alliance to save countless lives from falling victim to the insect scourge, ultimately redeeming your sins?”
“The choice is entirely yours to make. Who does the Dragon Spear fight for?”
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