"...In the previous struggle against the Blade Beasts, the Psionic Capital often played a negative role. Most of their actions stemmed from personal interests rather than the survival of the species or the gains and losses of the collective."
Ling Tong wore a light-blue military uniform. Her right mechanical arm rested against the edge of the square table while her left mechanical arm swung naturally at her side.
Her gentle voice carried a hint of resolve. Her pretty face, adorned with only the simplest makeup, was full of solemnity and seriousness.
Beauty, grace, and heroic vigor blended perfectly within her. Especially after Ling Tong had been fitted with new simulation skin, the visual impact of her mechanical arms had lessened, making her seem a little less sharp as well.
In the blink of an eye, she had become an exceptionally capable spokesperson.
Wang Jixuan stood with his arms folded, leaning against the doorframe as he watched Ling Tong.
Ahead was a studio. Across from Ling Tong sat a host. This was a prerecorded program, using a question-and-answer format to convey the D5 Military's political views both internally and externally.
On his way here, Wang Jixuan had seen many screens throughout the Military Fortress. They took turns broadcasting speeches by Ling Tong, Dongfang Zhenghong, and several other Frontline Commanders.
These were likely all successors Fu Jian had groomed.
Ling Tong's recording was nearing its end. Her voice grew more solemn as she stared firmly at the camera equipment and spoke calmly yet powerfully:
"The offensive we have launched in the D3 Integrated War Zone is both a direct intervention against the evil Human Experimentation carried out by the Biological 13th Institute and a stern counterattack against the Psionic Capital's decades-long trampling of Human Civilization's dignity!
"The flame of Human Civilization will