The difference

Paradis Island, the Capital.

On this day, news of the Survey Corps' great success in its operation outside the island spread to every corner of the Capital through the newspapers, causing a huge sensation. Almost every pedestrian on the street was discussing it.

The news brought by the Eldia Restorationists who had once visited Paradis Island was too heavy, and the oppression of the Eldians by countries outside the island also made the people of Paradis Island extremely angry.

However, today, the Survey Corps' great victory in Marley Capital, the city most hostile to the Eldians, has brought great joy to the entire Paradis Island.

At the high-level Parliament, Erwin smiled and put down his newspaper, muttering to himself, "Well done, Hange."

Zackly tapped his fingers on the table and muttered to himself, "Captured a city? This is truly unexpected. The Survey Corps alone shouldn't have been able to do it. However, the Eldia Revival Army mentioned in the Telegram is intriguing. Is it related to the Restorationists on our Paradis Island?"

Pyxis rubbed the flask in his pocket, but given his high position and the large number of people in the Parliament, he was too embarrassed to take it out and drink heavily. "The Restoration Army and the Restorationists, they seem to be one family, don't they? As far as I know, the leader of the Restoration Army is that kid, Yago, right? He's really something."

The leader of an armed force of several thousand men was enough to make the entire Paradis Island leadership take notice. However, Yago's youth made these leaders somewhat ashamed. At the same age, the highest-ranking among them might have only been Pyxis, the Garrison Regiment commander.

"Leaving that aside for now, what should we do about the request for reinforcements and technical personnel from Survey Corps Commander Hange?"

When Zackly raised the question, the Parliament began to fall into chaos, with some in favor and others against. The opponents argued that the Marley Capital was far away across the ocean and surrounded, so there was no need to take over.

"Erwin, what do you think?" Zackly asked Erwin for his opinion.

After a moment's thought, Erwin calmly said, "Support, we must provide support. Hange made it very clear in the Telegram that in addition to its advantageous geographical location by the sea, the Marley Capital also has a complete industrial system. Everyone has seen the aid that Hizuru has given us over the years. The technology outside the island far surpasses ours. It will be difficult for us to catch up with the world with just Hizuru's aid."

However, the industrial system and various technologies in the Marley Capital can make up for our shortcomings, which is very important for the future of our Paradis Island. Prime Minister Zackly, I request that I be appointed as the commander of the support force.

"Arno? How did it go? What was the result of the Parliament?" Inside the church, the moment Arno, dressed in the Unicorn Military Police Brigade, stepped into the church, a member of the Imperialists couldn't wait to ask. (Forgot who Arno is, go to chapter 256)

"Prime Minister Zackly has signed the order to support the Survey Corps, with Erwin as the commander. Elite Soldiers will be drawn from the Three Military Branches immediately." Arno said as he walked to the head seat and sat down.

"Is that so? Won't that just embolden the Restorationists? What are we going to do?" sighed Nack, an elder of the Imperialists.

"Why make such a clear distinction between the Imperialists and the Restorationists? Aren't we all doing this for the Eldians?" Lance, dressed in the uniform of the Garrison Rose, retorted with a frown.

"Lance! What are you saying? The ultimate goal of the Imperialists is to revive the Eldia Empire! Not those who just shout Restorationists!" Nack sternly rebuked Lance.

But Lance curled his lip in disdain and said, "Just shouting slogans? Didn't you read the newspapers? Your so-called Restorationists who only shout slogans are the main contributors to the capture of the Marley Capital. If this doesn't count as accomplishment, then what are we?"

After saying that, Lance ignored the stares of the others and got up alone to leave the Imperialists's assembly church.

"Arno! Why aren't you saying anything?! Are you just going to watch Lance split our Imperialists?!" Lance left, but Nack didn't dare to stop him. He could only grumble at Arno after Lance left.

Arno ignored Nack's words, resting his chin on one hand while the index finger of his other hand unconsciously tapped the armrest of the chair.

After a long silence, Arno finally asked Nack, "What is the fundamental difference between the Imperialists and the Restorationists?"

Nack was taken aback by the sudden question. What's the difference between the Imperialists and the Restorationists? Of course, the Imperialists want to restore the glory of the Eldia Empire and re-establish the Eldians' exalted status!

As for those Restorationists, their slogan is nothing more than the revival of the Eldia People ... Nack, then was astonished to discover that the revival of the Eldia People seemed to align with the goals of their Imperialists! What's going on? My adversary can suddenly become my ally??

While Nack was still in a daze, Arno softly gave his answer, "The difference is that the Eldia Empire needs a truly powerful and charismatic ruler, not a figurehead who exists in name only." Arno's voice was very soft, so soft that only he himself could hear it.

After the Imperialists's meeting ended, Arno went alone to a corner of the church, where a figure was waiting for him.

"So? Have you thought it through?" Yelena asked with a smile.

Arno nodded, his eyes resolute. "Paradis Island, Eldia, needs a true king! Not a mere figurehead! The Parliament members are not qualified to dabble in the power that belongs to the king!"

Yelena nodded and said, "Of course, you're right. Then it'll be a pleasure working with you." Yelena extended her hand.

After a moment's hesitation, Arno extended his hand and shook hands with Yelena, saying, "It's been a pleasure working with you."

Marley, the Texi Province, a city that is a transportation hub of Marley, temporarily became the capital of the Marley Empire. Magath officially took over the positions of Marshal and Minister of Defense of the Marley Empire, and also took over the country's army.

The first important task Magath faced after reorganizing the government was how to reclaim the Marley Capital from the Eldians.

The occupation of Marley Capital is a heavy blow to the people of Marley. Who would have thought that the shadow of war would once again loom over Marley, just after the war with the Middle East Union had ended?

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