Xiao Ran slowly set down the cup in his hand, looked at Cornelia, who sat steadily in his chair, and gently shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I'm not very familiar with Area 19. All I know is that this place is currently facing a very dangerous situation."
"Area 19 has always been centered around you, Princess Cornelia. As Governor, you have managed everything here and commanded the Empire's soldiers against the war pressure from the EU and the Resistance Organization amid this terrible situation. I think you have already done very well. Even most capable people might not have been able to maintain the current situation if they had taken your place. Although you appear to be at a disadvantage, you have also tied up more of the EU's attention here, which has more or less helped the Empire's overall military situation. The longer you hold out, the more you can ease the military pressure in other regions bordering the EU. From this perspective, Princess Cornelia, you have rendered great service. There is nothing to criticize in your management of Area 19. Perhaps even I might not do better than you."
"I have no interest whatsoever in the position of Governor of Area 19. To be frank, compared to becoming its Governor, I would rather return to Area 11 and remain by Princess Euphemia's side. War is not something I wish to see or take part in. I am even more opposed to inflicting violence upon those who cannot resist, such as the Numbers. In your eyes, Princess Cornelia, Numbers will forever be nothing more than Numbers. But in my eyes, they are people relatively equal to us, not inferior beings with nothing but numbers. Princess Euphemia shares my view, but you do not. A Governor's position comes with