Numb and unfeeling (Part one)

"Damn it! Why are you bastards ruining our peace? We Eldians are about to be accepted by the world, why are you guys destroying all of this!" An Eldia man still wearing Armband grabbed a Restoration Army Soldiers by the collar and questioned him loudly.

Behind the man stood many Eldians wearing Armband, both old and young, men and women.

When the victorious Eldia Revival Army Soldiers excitedly spread the news of their capture of the Marley Capital and the liberation of their Eldia compatriots within the Liberio Internment Zone, they were met not with cheers, but with strange looks from countless Eldians within the Internment Zone.

The Restoration Army Soldiers probably never dreamed that their compatriots would stand up and rebuke them. Why? Why would they rebuke the Restoration Army that liberated them?

When Yago rushed over, he was met with this shocking scene.

"You bastards! We Eldians have finally redeemed our ancestors' sins over the past hundred years, and you've colluded with the demons on Paradis Island! You're going to ruin the future of the Eldians! We finally managed to live in peace with the Marleyan! How despicable!" The Eldia uncle roared at the Restoration Army Soldiers.

What chilled Yago even more was that a large group of Eldians behind that man echoed, "Old Jeff is right! You peace-destroying demons, get out!" "Get out!" "Demons!" "We are good Eldians!" "We will never associate with you!"

The most unexpected and disheartening thing for the Restoration Army Soldiers was the condemnation from their own compatriots, especially since some of these people were family members of the Restoration Army Soldiers, who also joined in condemning and even insulting their relatives.

Many of the Restoration Army Soldiers were pale and their pupils dilated. At this moment, even their faith was shaken. They fought to liberate the Eldia People, but now their compatriots and even their relatives were insulting them.

There were quite a few people on the scene, and the number was increasing. Many Soldiers from Paradis Island, wearing Omni-Directional Mobility Gear, were also watching from a high place. Meanwhile, the unrepentant Eldians on the ground noticed the Soldiers from Paradis Island and shouted at them, insulted them, and even picked up stones and threw them at them.

The Soldiers on Paradis Island had no idea what their so-called compatriots were thinking. They were furious. They had traveled all the way across the ocean to fight here, but these so-called compatriots not only showed no gratitude, but even cursed them as demons!

"These bastards!" Connie was so angry that the veins on his neck bulged. He almost couldn't resist throwing a Thunder Spear, but Jean held him back tightly. Jean was also furious. Even Levi lowered his eyelids, a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

Floch felt a sense of absurdity. Was this some kind of joke? Were these their own people? Were these loyal dogs kept by the Marleyan?

Thump! The Eldians called Old Jeff was kicked away, rolling several times on the ground and groaning in pain. A gunshot rang out, bang! The sudden turn of events startled the Eldians had been cheering.

The Eldians in the Liberio Internment Zone looked at the young man, Yago, who had kicked Old Jeff away with fear.

Yago's eyes were icy as he surveyed his fellow Eldia, who were still wearing Armband. Anger surged within him, and a murderous intent welled up in his heart.

Yago's arrival gave the Restoration Army Soldiers a sense of leadership. "Boss Yago!" Selina also rushed over with the core members of the Restoration Army.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yago slowly spoke, "I never expected the Marleyan to be so skilled at raising dogs! What a loyal pack of dogs!"

"Cough cough cough cough, you're their leader? You little brat! You, you, do you know what you've done? You've ruined the peace that the Eldians finally achieved! You're a sinner!" Old Jeff struggled to his feet and pointed at Yago's nose.

"Peace?" Yago scoffed, striding forward and grabbing Old Jeff by the collar. He then forcefully pulled Jeff's arm, pointing to the Armband on Old Jeff's shoulder and asking, "Is this what peace is? Wearing Armband, living like a dog? Locked in this giant dog cage of the Liberio Internment Zone? When did the Marleyan become so skilled at raising dogs?"

You allow the Marleyan to trample on your dignity? For this peace, you're willing to let your descendants be forever inferior, forever confined to this small Liberio Internment Zone? For this peace, you send your loved ones, your children, to the battlefield, to be cannon fodder, scapegoats for the Marleyan, ultimately leaving no trace and gaining nothing?

For the sake of this peace, you're treated like a dog by the Marleyan and the world, exploited and ruthlessly oppressed? Your peace is truly cheap!

Yago taunted him, tearing off the Armband from Old Jeff's shoulder and throwing it at his face.

Yago's words also shocked the hearts of those around him. Not all Eldians in the Liberio Internment Zone were willing to be inferior, otherwise the Restoration Army would not have grown so strong. Everyone stared at Yago in a daze.

But Old Jeff was not swayed by Yago's words. Instead, he stubbornly insisted, "No! We are atoning for our sins. Our ancestors committed sins, and we are only atoning for them! The Marleyan will see our determination. Marshal Calvi promised us that we would bring the Eldians back into the light! One day, the Marleyan will be moved by us!"

Insensitive! Yago was even amused by his audacity. He pointed at the Eldians around him and roared, "And you? Do you all think the Marleyan will be moved by your loyalty? Huh? Answer me!"

The Eldians around him were intimidated by Yago's imposing presence, and no one dared to speak.

Yago: "Fine! Fine! Nobody's saying anything, huh? Fine! Then let me see if the Marleyan are truly moved."

After saying that, Yago immediately called over a Restoration Army Soldiers, gave him some instructions, and then stood still.

As the situation escalated, more and more Eldians left their homes in the Liberio Internment Zone and gathered there to see what was happening.

As more and more people gathered, Yago and the core members of the Restoration Army waited quietly.

Soon, two Restoration Army Soldiers brought over a Marley Officer who was bound hand and foot. The Marley Officer was somewhat terrified; why were there so Eldians around? Were they going to publicly execute him? Use him as an example!?

"No! Don't kill me! No!" The Marley Officer screamed like a pig being slaughtered, struggling desperately, but it was all in vain. Soon, the Marley Officer was brought before Yago.

Old Jeff was also tied up. Not only him, but no one else present knew what Yago was up to.