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#290 - Chapter 290 Opponents and the Real Protagonists
“The problem lies within the Empire itself!”
The moment Wu Wei said this, Li Xuefeng raised his head in surprise.
“You are...”, “An opponent of the Empire?”
Opponents of the Empire refer to a group within the Human Empire who oppose it.
However, the number of these groups is broader than imagined.
And the Empire's attitude towards them varies greatly.
Some opponents of the Empire are enemies that the Empire must eliminate at all costs.
Because these opponents of the Empire are true enemies, traitors to humanity, and the most intolerable existence to Emperor Shi Wushuang.
The Empire will pay any price to eliminate them.
But for some opponents of the Empire, the Empire's attitude is somewhat different.
Towards them, the Empire's attitude is simply indifferent.
Because these people mostly oppose the Empire ideologically.
In most cases, the Empire ignores them.
Because the threat they pose is limited to ideology.
“Yes.”
Wu Wei nodded.
“To be precise, I am someone who dislikes the Empire.”
“I hate the Empire's order, its decay, and its boredom.”
“Similarly, I also hate some of the Empire's decisions regarding war.”
There was no need to hide this from Li Xuefeng.
Because if Wu Wei really joined the War College, he would be discovered sooner or later.
So, rather than having problems because of this identity exposure later, he might as well confess it directly.
“Is that so?”
But unexpectedly, after the initial shock, Li Xuefeng's expression immediately returned to normal.
“No wonder you weren't interested in the War College invitation.”
“So that's the reason.”
“Hahaha, kid, you don't need to worry about that at all.”
Li Xuefeng lit another cigarette and said with a smile.
“Because your so-called opponent of the Empire status is not worth mentioning at all.”
Hearing this, Wu Wei frowned.
To be honest, he really didn't expect Li Xuefeng to say this.
Because the other party's identity is a mentor at the War College.
In Wu Wei's opinion, Li Xuefeng should be a fanatical supporter of the Empire.
“Hehe...”
“You silly kid, you don't think that every Imperial citizen accepts everything His Majesty the Emperor does without reservation, do you?”
“How is that possible?”
“People have emotions.”
“And emotions breed desires.”
“With the blessing of desire, the Empire cannot satisfy everyone's desires.”
“Therefore, the Empire cannot satisfy everyone.”
“In this case, everyone is a potential opponent of the Empire!”
“But then again, the Empire is equivalent to the greatest common divisor possessed by these billions of lords.”
“All the lords will voluntarily give up part of their desires and join the Imperial forces in order to obtain more benefits.”
“Because they are not stupid, directly opposing the Empire will be besieged by the families.”
“But joining the Empire, they can enjoy the dividends from the Empire.”
“Wu Wei, you are still too young, too young and vigorous.”
“This also directly leads to the fact that the Empire in your eyes and the Empire in my eyes are not the same Empire.”
“The Empire in your eyes is a corrupt and decadent country, an Empire that suppresses the creativity and enthusiasm of young people.”
“But the Empire in my eyes is a huge and unstoppable machine, and each of us is a replaceable part on this machine.”
“It is true that each of us has our own different ideas and life values.”
“But the problem is, if we leave the Empire's machine, what is the significance of us as parts and individuals?”
“And what's even more terrifying is....”
“Facing the terrifying enemies of the Empire, can we really survive without the protection of the Empire?”
“Can our human civilization really continue to exist?”
“Wu Wei, there is nothing wrong with opposing the Empire.”
“Anyone can, and is qualified to, oppose some of the Empire's practices.”
“But the premise of opposition is...”
“You have a better way!”
“Otherwise, your so-called opposition is just pointless moaning.”
After Li Xuefeng finished speaking, he extinguished the cigarette in his hand again.
In this short period of time, he smoked almost half a pack of cigarettes, and the ashtray beside him was already piled up like a small mountain.
“Wu Wei, I know you hate some of the Empire's practices.”
“You may even hate the War College for serving the Empire because of this, after all, the purpose of the War College is to cultivate the strongest lords for the Empire.”
“But I assure you of one thing.....”
“The War College is definitely not equal to the Empire.”
“Because the essence of the War College is to fight for humanity!”
“It uses cruel war as a means to fight for the soil of survival for mankind.”
Just after Li Xuefeng finished saying these words, Wu Wei noticed.
The ballroom where he was, for some reason, became quiet.
Everyone was looking at the hall on the first floor.
Because in the direction of the hall on the first floor, the real protagonists of this ball.
Finally arrived!