Just as Xia Chujian's voice spread throughout the entire Imperial Capital through the Star Destroyer's communication system, Empress Tantai Zijun's Imperial Guard were also locked in a fierce argument.
After Xia Chujian's declaration, two-thirds of the Imperial Guard members refused to take part in the operation to capture her.
It was not that they opposed the imperial system. It was simply because Xia Chujian, a Combat Hero, had suffered such unjust treatment the moment she returned home. It was truly too much.
As for the so-called report accusing Xia Chujian of rebellion, they all knew what was going on.
That kind of charge might fool a three-year-old. It probably could not even fool a four-year-old.
But the arrow was already on the bowstring; it had to be fired.
The leader of the Royal Guard immediately ordered those two-thirds disarmed and placed under house arrest at their station.
At the same time, he ordered the remaining third to move out!
Empress Tantai Zijun sat in a concealed palace within the Imperial Palace, where the Control System for the entire Imperial Capital was located.
Messages scrolled one after another across the holographic screen before her.
"Your Majesty, the Space Fortress has refused to join the battle, claiming it must guard against Zerg attacks."
"Your Majesty, the Commanders-in-Chief of the First and Second Interstellar Fleets have both refused to carry out the order. They said their guns would not be aimed at their own commander."
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Commander of the Imperial Capital's ground garrison has also refused to... join the battle. He said they have no ground-to-air weapons..."
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Capital Disciplinary Department has arrived with its people! They are willing to help Your Majesty capture the traitor Xia!"
Empress Tantai Zijun trembled with rage.
She was the