Chapter 1925
"You've asked the right question." Cruze smiled faintly, then turned and gestured for the bikini-clad beauty beside him to refill his glass. He leisurely took a sip before saying, "My boss is a terrifying man. Of course, many people think he's a good person too, but those who see him that way are either his friends or people on the same side as him. As for his enemies, they see nothing but a terrifying demon."
"Since we've come this far, I'd also like to offer you, as a friend, a small piece of advice: don't oppose my boss. Zechs was right. Your vision has been obscured by what lies before you, keeping you from seeing farther ahead. My boss and our team do not lack people capable of suppressing an entire planet's Military Strength on their own."
"As for your second question, our goals should be the same when it comes to lasting peace. But it won't be us joining your side. It will be you joining ours."
"Whether the New Federation continues to exist is completely unimportant. But the New Government Army absolutely cannot continue to exist. Or rather, no Rebel Army can be allowed to exist. But if some Earth Alliance, Earth Unified, or similar government emerges in this world afterward, that won't be a problem."
"Oh?" An intrigued expression appeared on Trieze's face. He gave no indication of whether he believed Cruze's words and merely said, "Your proposal is interesting, but I have difficulty understanding why you insist on doing this. As long as the New Federation acknowledges that the New Government is not a rebel faction, wouldn't that be enough? Why must you replace it with another name?"
Cruze smiled faintly. "You can consider it our principle, as well as the New Federation's last