Surrender.
If they surrendered.
Both parties would drown in the public's condemnation.
They had always considered themselves the strongest on Blue Star. How could they surrender to the Dragon Kingdom in the east?
The leader took a deep breath, lifted his chin, and said, "I refuse. That would make me a sinner in history."
"I would rather die than surrender."
Kadir endured the agonizing pain and spoke through gritted teeth.
"As you wish."
White Garment could not be bothered to waste words. He casually pointed a finger into the air.
Bang.
A muffled shot rang out.
Kadir's eyes widened, filled with disbelief as he fell.
A finger-width hole marked the center of his forehead.
The congressmen who had been so indignant moments ago fell silent once more.
Who could have imagined White Garment would kill without hesitation?
For the first time, these lofty congressmen felt they were not people.
Before White Garment, they were all lambs awaiting slaughter.
"Does anyone else object?"
White Garment imitated the leader, raising the little gavel and asking with a smile, "Please cast your votes."
"I refuse."
The leader knew he would die, but with a nation on his shoulders, he chose to preserve his integrity.
"Sir, if the Alliance fights to the death, the Dragon Kingdom may not withstand it."
In terms of overall national strength, the Alliance indeed held a slight advantage.
Otherwise, White Garment would not have come to Congress.
Although White Garment alone could match an army, he was still only one man.
He could tire, be injured, and die.
The Alliance had no fewer experts than the Dragon Kingdom.
In an all-out war, both the Dragon Kingdom and the Alliance would suffer, leaving others to reap the benefits.
"I don't want to hear your threats. Now... please vote."
White Garment