Hearing this, the Pioneer from Sakura Country lowered his head, bitterness filling the corners of his mouth.
He... had no way to refute it!
Although the other side did not know Sakura Country's specific history, they had hit the mark.
Invasion was simply because Sakura Country was too weak!
Once upon a time, Sakura Country had also used similar reasons and similar excuses to invade other nations!
Back then, Sakura Country had never imagined that one day, its own country would also be invaded.
"You..."
This Pioneer wanted badly to curse them, but when the words reached his lips, he realized—
He... did not dare at all!
Even though they were about to treat him as a slave, he still did not dare curse them even once.
He feared that his insults would anger them and get him killed.
He still wanted to live!!
"What a cowardly race, what a cowardly nation. You're the Sakura Country that started sending messages saying you wanted to submit to us, aren't you?"
A member of the Celestial God Tribe sneered.
"Yes... Why wouldn't you accept?!"
The Pioneer from Sakura Country raised his head and could not help demanding an answer.
He truly could not understand.
Why was even surrender not allowed?
If the Celestial God Civilization had accepted their surrender, would Sakura Country not have been spared this suffering? Would so many people not have died?!
"Take a look at yourselves. Just because you submit and surrender, do we have to accept?"
The Celestial God Tribe member curled his lips into a disdainful smile.
"Just like now. We invaded Sakura Country and nearly destroyed over fifty percent of your land and people. Have you posed even the slightest threat to us?"
"..."
"Still don't understand? We do not need to pay any price