Chapter 575: The Scapegoat Hero


    Once the news of the three-party alliance discussing a truce was intentionally leaked, the entire human race was in an uproar.


    "We mustn''t negotiate! We clearly have the upper hand. Why should we talk peace? Damn Ghost n, even if they die ten thousand times, it''s not enough!"


    "My parents, my children, all were killed by the Ghost n. I will never rest until they''re defeated!"


    "Prince Hewlett, we''ve always supported you. We can''t possibly agree to a truce. The Ghost n and humans are mortal enemies. If we let them go now, they''ll surely bring future cmities."


    Almost no one was in favor of peace. Perhaps they would have been when they were at a disadvantage, but the tables had turned. Who would be naive enough to seek peace now?


    The opposition was so vehement that it took Marshal and others by surprise. They had thought that only a few would object, but the vast majority opposed it.


    "At this rate, negotiations are impossible. If we force a truce, we''ll be branded as traitors to humanity," said Marshal, expressionless, feeling a headache from all the discussions about the truce.


    "Marshal, negotiating is a critical step in our n to exterminate the Ghost n. If you can bear this burden and withstand the humiliation, when the truth emerges, your name will be etched deeply in the annals of Yan Yun Star history," the representative from Red Alert Empire persuasively argued.


    Marshal knew very well that among the three present, he was the best fit for this task.Prince Hewlett was about to be crowned king. He couldn''t tarnish his reputation. As long as he hasn''t ascended, any scandal could jeopardize his position.


    The representative from the Red Alert Empire wasn''t suitable either. Despite his title, hecked the renown among humans. In other words, even if he stepped forward, nobody would believe him.


    The only person with the necessary prestige was Marshal himself.


    "Are you sure that by dying with negotiations, we can wipe out the Ghost npletely?" Marshal was still skeptical.


    The Red Alert Empire representative gave a slight smile, whispering, "Have you forgotten about the Pr Ice Light?"


    Marshal''s eyes sharpened. He remembered something. Behind the Red Alert Empire was Red Alert Base, and the Chief Guard, who had stolen his Pr Ice Light, was from Red Alert Base!


    If not for the situation, Marshal might have struck down the representative right there. To brazenly unt the theft of his possession to his face!


    "Even with the Pr Ice Light, we can''t eliminate all of Ghost n," Marshal stated confidently.


    "What if we had dozens, or even hundreds, of Pr Ice Lights?"


    "That''s impossible! You''ve mastered the technology behind the Pr Ice Light?" Marshal eximed in disbelief.


    How much time had passed since the Chief Guard stole the Pr Ice Light? And they had already decoded its technology, something that all the scientists of the previous kingdom couldn''t decipher?


    The representative from the Red Alert Empire simply smiled, hinting to Marshal that he had guessed correctly.


    With this, Marshal began to seriously consider the proposal. First, he''d bear the brunt of advocating for peace, but once they''ve wiped out the Ghost n, people would realize his earlier sacrifices. His reputation would be unparalleled.


    Regardless of who bes the king, his contributions would be undeniable. He would be second only to one but above millions.


    Marshal didn''t immediately agree, instead stating, "I want to see the second Pr Ice Light you''ve constructed with my own eyes. Otherwise, I won''t agree to this n."


    The representative wasn''t surprised. It would be hard to persuade Marshal with just words.


    Marshal watched as the representative showcased a new weapon, named the "Proton Impact Cannon". This superweapon from Red Alert decimated arge Ghost n base, leaving no survivors.


    Prince Hewlett was in awe, "Such a terrifying weapon!"


    "Your empire has such talent?" Marshal asked, a mix of awe and envy in his eyes.


    "Can you agree now?"


    "Yes, I agree."


    Marshal, caught in his enthusiasm, missed the fleeting smirk in the representative''s eyes.


    Once Marshal announced his stance on peace, the whole human race was in an uproar. Rumors and nder centered on him, even his subordinates couldn''t understand. Was Marshal out of his mind?


    Marshal remained silent, knowing that the deeper the humiliation now, the greater the vindicationter.


    Following the n, it would take about half a month to a month to produce arge number of weapons simr to the Pr Ice Light. Marshal thought, "I need to endure just a bit longer."


    What Marshal didn''t know was that while he secluded himself at home, Prince Hewlett and the Red Alert Empire were fanning the mes, escting the situation further.


    Soon, not only humans but the Ghost n also learned of the news. They even heard that the weapon that wiped out theirrge base was Marshal''s!


    Yan Yun Star''s greatest scapegoat was born!


    Unbeknownst to Marshal, he bore the me for everything. If all the usations were tangible, they might''ve crushed him. (To be continued...)


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