Chapter 476: Chapter 249: All the BOSS have been persuaded to surrender? (Two in One)_2 The position you stand in, apart from upholding the Empire’s dignity, is also, as you said, to maintain its stability. If public sentiment is unstable, how can the Empire remain stable, regardless of its dignity? You may have forcibly suppressed matters with military force this time, but what about later? If the people’s resentment and the seeds of hatred take deep root, the terror and carnage that will erupt in the future will be extreme! How then can you genuinely maintain the Empire’s dignity and stability? The Demonic Queen and treacherous officials have already seized control of the court. The people suffer and are displaced. Yet, you stand aside, enjoying royal benefits, indifferent to their plight. Isn’t this pure selfishness? And you dare to speak of loyalty to the Empire. If you were truly for the Empire, you would not have allowed this situation where it has completely lost the people’s hearts. Truly for the Empire’s sake, you should lead by example, telling the people that the Empire can still be trusted. It’s just that the Emperor has been deceived by treacherous villains. Neither the Emperor nor the Empire is at fault—only these villains! This is the best way to display your loyalty and maintain the Empire’s order!" "You indeed have a way with words; no wonder Albert and the others were persuaded by you!" Michael looked at Chen Mo and said in a deep voice. "It’s not that I’m eloquent," Chen Mo replied. "I only need to clarify the simplest facts, so it’s easier for me to speak. You, on the other hand, are racking your brains to come up with justifications, so naturally, it’s a struggle. The people need a hero to save them from their miserable state. Aren’t you, the Imperial Marshals and Imperial Generals, supposed to take up this responsibility? Give the people hope, uphold the Empire’s dignity, and prove that there are still reasonable individuals in the Empire who care for the greater good." "I understand your point, but I need to consider many more factors. For instance, we represent the entire Imperial Army. If we surrender or defect rashly, our army will lose credibility, leading to the emergence of more rebellious factions and plunging the country into further instability and chaos," Michael sighed. Seeing the other party’s attitude soften, Chen Mo immediately said, "The purpose of the Rebel Army is not to seize the Empire’s power but to eliminate the Demonic Queen and the treacherous officials to save this country. We need all capable individuals to join our ranks and rescue this nation together. The Imperial Marshals will remain Imperial Marshals; the Imperial Generals will remain Imperial Generals; and the Empire’s soldiers will remain the Empire’s soldiers. You haven’t surrendered, betrayed, or defected; you’ve simply made a more righteous choice. This is an act of redemption! If anyone tries to take advantage of the situation to cause turmoil for the Empire, we can deal with them together. This will demonstrate even more clearly to the world the Rebel Army’s true purpose and affirm that your stance is not compromised. We do not ask you to betray the Empire, but to stand on the side of justice. This is not only for the country but also for ourselves and our families. If the Demonic Queen and treacherous officials continue to rule this country, we will all face threats, and all our families may suffer harm." "I know of your loyalty to the Empire," Lilith also joined in the persuasion. "But let me ask you, does the current rule truly represent the Empire’s genuine will? Superficially, you are defending the Empire. In reality, however, you are upholding the interests of the Demonic Queen and the treacherous officials—those who damage the Empire’s image, interests, and stability. Do you believe this is right? The Empire is now merely a puppet, a plaything controlled by these treacherous officials and the Demonic Queen. Can’t you sense this yourselves? The Emperor has lost his authority under their coercion and deception, yet you continue to fight futile battles for this failing government. Isn’t that a waste of your lives?" "The Rebel Army doesn’t want to betray the Empire; we want to enable it to develop more effectively," the leader of another Rebel Army unit chimed in. "We want the Imperial government to be free from the control of the treacherous officials and the Demonic Queen. We want the true Emperor to regain his power and for the Empire to become stronger and more prosperous." "But your methods are too cruel! How many innocent soldiers have you slaughtered on the battlefields you’ve crossed? That’s intolerable!" the Berserker General, Lucas, accused. "Indeed, we have carried out some killings," Chen Mo responded. "But our aim has always been to uphold justice and stability. These actions were born of necessity, not a desire to slaughter the innocent. Aren’t we passionately trying to persuade you right now precisely to reduce further sacrifices?" The moment Chen Mo finished speaking, the entirety of Mysk City was instantly filled with a dense, seemingly endless horde of Skeleton Monsters. The sudden appearance of so many Skeleton Monsters immediately startled both the Imperial Army and the Rebel Army. "Tell me, if I ordered these Skeleton Monsters to launch an all-out strong attack right now, how many of you would survive?" Chen Mo stated calmly. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖 Michael and the others glanced at the teeming Skeleton Monsters surrounding them, sensed their terrifying power, and all fell silent. So, this is how Albert and the others were persuaded to surrender? Michael glanced at Albert, who met his gaze with a bitter smile. Clearly, the answer was self-evident. After demonstrating his absolute power, Chen Mo continued to explain, "The people are living in poverty and misery; they need your protection. We only hope you can recognize the problems within the Imperial government and consider how to improve the Empire’s current situation. We need your strength and wisdom to work together for the Empire’s future." Chen Mo didn’t lower his voice while persuading the Marshals and Generals; instead, he intentionally projected it so everyone in the city could hear. For a moment, the atmosphere on the entire battlefield grew solemn as everyone began to reconsider their positions and beliefs. With a vast number of powerful Skeleton Monsters posing an absolute threat, everyone could calmly suppress their impulsive fervor and thoughtfully consider the Empire’s problems. After a period of silence, Michael and the other Imperial officers exchanged another look with Albert and his group. Finally, they nodded in agreement. "Alright, we’ll trust you this time," Michael added. "But as you said, we are not betraying the Empire. At most, we are collaborating with you to overthrow these unprincipled and treacherous villains." Chen Mo nodded with a smile. "Naturally!" It doesn’t matter what their reasons are. As long as they’re persuaded to surrender, everything else falls into place. Indeed, as Michael and the four Generals beside him voiced their agreement, all the Imperial Army soldiers throughout the city followed suit, joining in cooperation with the Rebel Army. Instantly, The Heavenly Path’s Hint sounded in the ears of both Chen Mo and Alina, who was overseeing matters in Storm City. [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: You have voluntarily aided your allies in a special mission! You have successfully helped your Rebel Army allies capture Kalsec City, preventing key figures from dying. No Leader-level figures were killed in this mission. This rescue has been deemed perfect, and you have been awarded 500 dungeon points. Special mission completion rate: 100% You have additionally received a doubling of your reward in dungeon point calculations.] [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: Through your words, you have persuaded Marshal-level figure Michael, and General-level figures Katerina, Morris, Lucas, and Emily, to surrender! Persuading one Marshal-level figure yields 2,000 dungeon points. Persuading one General-level figure yields 200 dungeon points. You have persuaded 80% of the Empire’s most formidable figures to surrender. You have additionally received a doubling of your reward in dungeon point calculations.] [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: Your current dungeon points total 8,700. This amount will be multiplied by 3 during the final tally.] Meanwhile, in Storm City, Alina stood atop the Lord of Storm City’s mansion, gazing at the surrounding scenery, utterly amazed. This was like good fortune just falling into her lap! She couldn’t fathom how Chen Mo had managed to persuade two Imperial Marshals and eight Generals to surrender. He’s practically convinced all the BOSS-grade characters in this dungeon to surrender! Chen Mo is just too incredible!