Chen Qi: I split her country apart, and she still has to thank me / Victoria's full mobilization and all-out counteroffensive

"That's right!!" XN

This time, countless Victoria citizens and soldiers responded to the monarch in the film with their voices!

"We must fight on the city walls!"

"We're going to fight on the outskirts of the city!"

"We must fight in the fields, we must fight in the streets and alleys!"

"We're going to fight in the mountains!"

"We will never surrender!!"

"That's right!!!" XN

In an instant, all the Ursus Army Group, the Kazimierz Campaign Knight, and the Leithania army heard this deafening call to arms! They raised their weapons in bewilderment, ready to meet any enemy attack at any moment.

But at this moment, although most of them couldn't understand Victoria language, the overwhelming cheers filled the air and made each of them feel a strange chill.

At this moment, the Grand Knight Commander herself was also terrified. Her eyes widened as she stared at the monarch in the movie, feeling a truly terrifying pressure that she had felt during the height of the Victoria era!

This is the roar of an old lion! And his roar is awakening more beasts, which are rushing towards this battlefield of hell on earth!

"Even if..." The Third Generation slowly raised his head, looking at the character played by Vina who was standing to the side at that moment.

At this moment, both inside and outside the movie, Vina's eyes were already wet with tears as she gazed at her ancestor. Even though he was old and frail, he was like an old beast—old, but still powerful, with teeth and claws, willing to risk everything for victory and honor!

"Even though..." the king paused slightly, but quickly regained his composure and said decisively, "Although I absolutely do not believe this will happen..."

"But even if our entire country, or most of our Mobile City, were occupied and mired in hunger."

"Then, in Columbia, where our independent base in the northwest is unstable, we will also be protected by our Steam Knight and armed forces—let's continue the fight!"

"Until the Lord decrees it is time! The new world will gather all its strength!"

"Step forward! Rescue—and liberate this old world!"

"Yes!!" XN

This time, the instant the king's deafening words fell, everyone, both inside and outside the film, responded to his voice!

Everyone waved what they were holding, responding with cheers and shouts of battle, dispelling all the gloom in their hearts and venting their long-suppressed anger!

Ultimately, with the image of the Second King of Wales placing a handkerchief on his forehead in the film, even the entire Conservative Party rose up in support of the monarch.

"Victory!" Queen Victoria III raised two fingers high, making a "V" sign to express the determination of everyone in Victoria today.

"Changed your mind?" In the movie, his friend from the third life jokingly shook his hand to congratulate him, and the king nodded and smiled in response.

"Those who are unwilling to change their minds can change nothing."

"... What happened?" In the movie, some people seemed to find it incomprehensible, but this question not only raised the doubts of Victoria's enemies, but also the questions in the minds of many high-ranking officials.

At that moment, the character in the movie answered their question, saying calmly:

He clad language in armor and sent it into battle.

This sentence seemed to refer not only to the king, but also to someone behind the film. Undoubtedly, however, it resolved the Grand Knight Commander's doubts and finally made her understand.

She gazed at the king in the film, amidst the countless pieces of paper symbolizing support fluttering in the air on both sides. Under the single ray of light, all the cheers vanished in that instant.

Accompanied by stirring music, the king walked step by step straight ahead without looking back—leaving the light behind him and heading into the darkness ahead without turning back!

At this moment, his slightly overweight and hunched body appeared so majestic!

He carries the weight of the entire Victoria on his shoulders!

"Bang."

"It's truly... stunning."

The Grand Knight Commander plopped down... no, rather, collapsed into the chair behind her. She was already drenched in sweat and panting heavily—all because of the aura of a long-dead Victoria monarch, portrayed through a screen, and even by someone else playing the role!

But even just being on screen sent a chill down the spine of the highest-ranking Grand Knight Commander in Kazimierz.

She sensed it: a nation nearing its end was using up its last glimmer of light—but even that glimmer was enough to make all its enemies tremble with fear.

The person who ignited this last glimmer of light was not a monarch or a grand duke, but merely a director who hid behind the scenes yet could control the course of a war.

"Truly, I have to admire you... I have to admire you."

"... Before the Campaign Knight suffer heavy losses, let's extricate ourselves from this war... We have lost."

Faced with a relentless and endless war, without paying an equally heavy price, the war will never be decided.

Now, Victoria is about to emit her last rays of light before her sunset; Victoria has become an invincible nation.

Chapter 93: Chen Qi: We split her country, and she should thank us.

Is this... the power of language?

"It's hard to believe, Director Chen Qi, that you're a Yan, yet you have such a masterful command of the rhythm of Victoria language... These lines, the lines spoken by that Victoria emperor, weren't actually that passionate or dramatic, were they? You didn't write such an explosive script, did you?"

Within the scroll, as "Darkest Hour" ended, Xi slowly exhaled a long breath, the flush of excitement on her face lessening considerably. After the dragon tail on her back swayed slightly a few times, she finally spoke, feigning composure:

"... Not bad, at least the last ten minutes made the previous setup worthwhile."

"Hehe, it's really good, isn't it!" When Nian heard her younger sister give such a review of the movie she was involved in, she knew that her sister, who was more stubborn than she was, actually liked the movie quite a bit.

"Great! Our 'Darkest Hour' has been a huge success! Director Chen Qi! You were truly amazing! A powerful collaboration!"

If we're talking about who's happier than Chen Qi for the success of "Darkest Hour," it's undoubtedly Nian, besides Vina —because she initially wanted to partner with Chen Qi so that she'd have a truly outstanding work to her name in the future.

Although she wasn't the director, she was the technical advisor! She was a key member of the crew! Supervising shots, arranging filming, and handling lighting for such a large film—she was exhausted, you know?

Furthermore, once she feels she has learned enough from Chen Qi, she definitely plans to start her own business and then compete with Chen Qi on the box office. She believes that with her aptitude, staying with Chen Qi for a few years shouldn't be a problem; she should be able to learn at least 80% of what he taught her.

Then she'll be able to create many popular works! Then her older brother and sister will no longer be able to call her an idle "street hustler"!

Thinking of this, Nian was extremely happy. He excitedly put his arms around Xi and Chen Qi, pressing them both directly against his chest, looking very excited.

"We're just getting started! Let's all work together! Our movies will definitely get better and better!"

"You—you let go of me! What do you mean 'your movie'? You lousy director! This is a movie directed by Chen Qi!"

Xi, who was extremely uncomfortable with physical contact, never expected her older sister to be so approachable. Not only did she hug Xi, but she also hugged Chen Qi.

At that moment, her head was very close to Chen Qi's, which made the shy Xi break free from Nian's embrace almost immediately. The next second, she seemed to disappear into some painting.

"Hehe, my little sister is really shy. What's wrong with getting close to her older sister?"

Nian was not at all surprised by Xi's angry departure. After she casually released Chen Qi was still dizzy and had just come to his senses. He almost blurted out a casual "thank you for the meal" like the Higashi.

In order to make herself look more like a director, or perhaps to cater to foreigners' stereotypes about Yan, she somehow got her hands on a cheongsam, which is what she's wearing now.

Just now, when Nian held Chen Qi's head against her chest, Chen Qi finally understood—if nothing unexpected happened, this cheongsam was drawn by Nian through Xi!

Based on Chen Qi's extensive experience of close contact with Talulah, judging from the feel of the fabric, there's absolutely nothing underneath that cheongsam!

But Chen Qi dared not say it out loud, so he made an excuse to leave the painting immediately and go outside the painting to find Talulah. Although Chen Qi and Talulah could not hold a celebration party at this time on the land ship, being with Talulah would undoubtedly reduce Chen Qi's "pressure" a lot.

No sooner had Chen Qi left the painting than he discovered a figure already waiting at the entrance.

"... Princess Vina?" Chen Qi looked at Vina who was waiting there and couldn't help but call out to her. However, Vina's next action startled him.

All that could be seen was that, inside the not-so-large landship, with the entire Art Troupe, and even Talulah, FrostNova, and Alina all on the same landship, Vina silently approached Chen Qi, and before Chen Qi could react, she proactively opened her arms.

The next moment, Chen Qi, who was being hugged tightly by Vina, froze for a moment, but before he could ask a question, Chen Qi 'Vina clear, cold voice came again:

"... Don't move, I just wanted to thank you."

"Although it's strange from my perspective to express gratitude to someone who divided Victoria with a TV series... I still have to thank you for everything you've done now."

"I actually... understand that Victoria would eventually become like this, and I also know very well that even if I were to one day return to the throne... I'm afraid I wouldn't have the ability to manage the situation."

"At first... it wasn't so much that I wanted to become the Queen of Victoria... but rather that a destiny was guiding me to become the Queen of Victoria."

Vina's mutterings calmed Chen Qi down a little, and also calmed FrostNova and Talulah, who were about to give Chen Qi and Vina a "fire and ice" experience.

As for the other Art Troupe, as well as the Rhodes Island and Glasgow Gang members, they pretended not to know what was happening and went about their "duties" in the small landship.

"To be honest, Director Chen Qi, when I first heard the news of Victoria's split... I was initially angry, but later I felt relieved."

"I am willing to give my life for the country that I and my ancestors Protection for generations, but... I do not wish to die meaninglessly, to be pushed onto the throne like a puppet, or to die meaninglessly like a maggot."

"But I couldn't appear relaxed then... I was the Crown Prince, although I don't seem to be now... but my duty didn't allow me to laugh easily."

"But now... I can frankly say that I thank you for what you've done, Director Chen Qi."

Vina gradually released Chen Qi, subtly wiping away the few weak tears from the corners of her eyes. Once she was positioned where Chen Qi could see her completely, Vina solemnly spoke:

"The divisions in Victoria were accelerating, but none of that compares to the unprecedented unity the people of Victoria are now."

"I can feel it... It's strange, but I can hear the voices of the people of Victoria, even though we are thousands of miles away from Victoria now."

Vina instinctively placed her hand on her heart. She didn't know why she could hear these whispers... Perhaps it was "Gawain"? Or something else? But at least Vina was certain now that "Darkest Hour" could truly unite the people of Victoria like never before.

This unity of purpose cannot be changed by the division of the country. When a country exists long enough, it can continuously instill the concept of the country in its descendants. Even if the country encounters a crisis one day, there will still be a deep-rooted sense of pride in the country in the hearts of its people.

The Victoria was once shrouded in darkness and oppression was fractured, but now she has been replaced by a Victoria who has recovered from the war, regaining her vitality and confidence.

Perhaps—that country no longer belongs to her, no longer to Aslan, and no longer to Drac ... But as long as the people of Victoria are united and believe in this country, even if it becomes nine pieces, nineteen pieces... the people will still proudly acknowledge that they are Victoria.

That's enough... After all, isn't the true purpose of a ruler to ensure the unity and happiness of his subjects?

However, while Vina was relieved, Chen Qi felt somewhat confused... Facing this crown prince, although Chen Qi understood what Vina meant, it still felt a little strange that Vina was thanking him, the person who had accelerated the division of her country.

But since Vina had already said so, and looking around at the admiring gazes of Vina's companions and everyone in the Art Troupe, Chen Qi did not refuse this time.

"--This is just the beginning; we still have 'Braveheart' to film later."

"The huge success of 'Darkest Hour' only means that our first step was successful; we have even bigger goals to achieve!"

"Oh!"

Chen Qi's words were met with cheers from everyone in the Art Troupe. The success of several works in a row had greatly boosted the morale of everyone in the Art Troupe.

This time, accompanying Chen Qi in his call were Vina and her Glasgow Gang. These people, also from Victoria, many of whose leaders were members of noble families, were well aware that Chen Qi's next step was to use "Braveheart" to directly dismantle the war currently taking place in Victoria.

"Hey? Boss? Where are you going?" Indra was standing nearby, couldn't help but ask as he saw Vina walking with her head down towards the other side of the landship.

"--Go keep an eye on the latest international news." Vina's reply, tinged with a rare smile, was directed at Indra.

"I wonder how much power they can unleash when faced with the people of Victoria, whose confidence has been ignited by 'Darkest Hour'."

"Although I no longer hold the imperial power, I still want to see just how much of a price those opportunistic enemies will pay when the people of Victoria unite as one."

Vina was even getting impatient; Ursus, Victoria, Kazimierz... these three countries were about to face the fading glory of Victoria.

Perhaps after this, Victoria will enter a period of long-term development, which may be Victoria's last peak. But Vina believes that when Victoria rises again with everyone united, it will be stronger and more stable than the previous Victoria!

Chapter 94: Victoria's Mobilization and Full-Scale Counterattack

On their way back to Rhodes Island, Chen Qi and his group found that the situation in Victoria was exactly as Vina had predicted. During this special period, with the Dukes' deliberate promotion, "Darkest Hour" had an impact that went beyond the film itself.

Now, in Victoria, beset by internal and external troubles, the release of "Darkest Hour" is not just a movie, but a shot in the arm, uniting all the panicked and uneasy Victoria once again, determined to fight to the end against the enemy who invaded their country and homeland.

"Darkest Hour" uses nearly two hours of buildup, all for a final, less than half-hour climax. And the effect of this is undoubtedly pleasing—not to mention the final speech, which, even without knowing anything about the preceding plot, is an excellent speech in itself.

This film not only inspired the common people of Victoria, but also directly boosted the morale of the Victoria soldiers who were fighting valiantly against the invaders.

Of course, more importantly, the film also inspired the dukes who were dividing Victoria, making them all determined to fight to the very end!

Yes, fight to the end! Perhaps not all eight dukes were inspired by the final speech to fight with such fervor, but they clearly understood that many of the viewpoints in this film enlightened the dukes who were confused by their predicaments and were considering giving up or becoming timid.

A prime example is the saying, "Trying to reason with a wild beast? You've got your head in its mouth," which made several dukes who were considering giving up realize their mistake.

Yes, the enemy they faced was not the Victoria. They were not those who sought to overthrow their rule; they were a ruthless enemy nation!

If they were still just nobles or dukes, it might be fine, but the problem is that Victoria is now divided, and the eight dukes have all established their own states. They have become the veritable "kings" of their own territories—the only thing they lack is legitimacy.

Commoners can surrender, but can a king? And how many kings who surrender have a good ending?

In particular, what ferocious enemies did they face? Ursus, the embodiment of slave owners; Leithania, the henchmen of the former Witch King's reign of terror; and Kazimierz, who, in the name of justice, carried out acts of aggression, intending to enslave them through economic means!

Which of these three countries is a formidable opponent? Which one, after their defeat, could grant them a peaceful end?

On the other side, they were surrounded by wolves and tigers! And they were all ravenously hungry beasts. If they didn't fight to the bitter end, how could they possibly survive?

"Then... there's only one path left to take."

"No victory, no survival—fight those * Victoria swearers* to the death!"

"Give me the order! All civilians on our territory who are willing to go to the battlefield, willing to defend their homes and country, willing to sacrifice their lives for their country... no, heroes! Let them come with our army!"