Accumulated Reward Bonus Update: Uzmi's Speech 3

When Uzmi turned his gaze toward the three of them, Captain Ramius, Mu, and Lieutenant Badgiruel all stiffened sharply at once. Almost simultaneously, their eyes snapped toward Xia Ya, Jiliang, and Lacus Clyne.

Cagalli Yula Athha also shuddered violently. Her eyes widened, filled with shock and disbelief.

The air in the conference room instantly froze, and everyone's breathing seemed unnaturally clear.

It was a silent accusation, yet more shocking than any words.

Uzmi withdrew his gaze. He did not look again at the three people under everyone's scrutiny. Instead, his eyes slowly swept across Captain Ramius, Mu, and Lieutenant Badgiruel. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly into a smile of understanding and encouragement, without the slightest hint of mockery or pressure.

His voice rang out again, gentle yet firm, like an elder earnestly instructing the younger generation.

"The children have done it. How can we adults give up?"

Uzmi's voice was full of strength. His words were meant to stir the longing for ideals buried deep within Mu and the others.

His gaze lingered on Mu and Captain Ramius. His smile became more apparent, carrying expectation and trust.

Lieutenant Badgiruel's brow remained tightly furrowed, and a trace of confusion still lingered in her eyes, as though she was struggling with the chasm between ideals and reality.

But Mu and Captain Ramius's expressions had already changed noticeably.

The confusion and bitterness were gone from their eyes, replaced by a clear resolve. A spark of hope reflected in their pupils.

Their bodies relaxed as well, their shoulders no longer tense.

Xia Ya felt a flicker of confusion. Wait, don't end this with empty words.

He looked at Mu, then at Captain Ramius and Lieutenant Badgiruel, hoping they would notice what was wrong with Uzmi's words.

Uzmi's voice rang out again. His