Chapter 24  Martyrs 5

On the morning of November 28, 2056.

In the TV, an elderly man stands on the lectern with a huge Caucasian emblem behind him. He tremblingly opens the envelope in his hand.

On behalf of the Caucasian National Election Counting Committee, I hereby announce

Lin saw the radiance in the general's eyes, like a person waiting for redemption seeing the holy light. He silently reached into his arms and grabbed Colt's gun handle.

The Peace and Democracy Alliance received 73.23% of the valid votes and was officially elected as the ruling party. Regarding the vote of former military government leader Peng Boji, 64.25% of the valid votes were used to extradite him to the International Court of Justice in The Hague for trial

The camera switches, the political analyst hotline stays up all night, and a man wearing black framed glasses excitedly speaks loudly on the screen.

But Lin couldn't hear what he was saying anymore. He looked at the soldier who had become an old man and slowly raised the remote control in his hand, turning off the TV. He slowly stood up from the sofa, pressing his knees, and walked to the window facing the morning sun on the grassland.

Lin took a sip of the black tea from the coffee table and the tea was already cold.

He suddenly stood up and rushed towards the general, pressing down on his shoulders and saying, 'Follow me!'

Let's go? Where are we going? "The general's tone was calm and aged.

Where to go is the next question, the first question is to leave here! You are no longer needed here. They have cast you down, they will send you to The Hague, where you will spend the rest of your life. They no longer need a savior! Or rather, their savior is now the occupying army! "Lin almost roared.

He couldn't bear the person in front of him looking at him with such dull and lifeless eyes. He needed to wake him up with the strongest voice.

The old man shook his head, tears suddenly streaming down his face, wetting his shirt.

Don't they understand? In the end, they will lose their country, their grasslands, their language, and their festivals. The heroic glory of the Caucasus will forever be submerged in mechanical civilization, becoming machines that destroy the world! "He whispered these words, as if exerting all his strength.

Let's go! "Lin said without hesitation, putting the bulletproof vest on the general and pulling the old man like a child.

His communication earphones suddenly turned on automatically.

Runas' voice was full of majesty, 'Lin, obey the arrangements of the academy and do not make meaningless attempts! No matter how we infer it, the civilization of the Caucasus has no future!'

Lin took off his headphones and threw them on the ground, not looking back again.

The colonel, accompanied by fully armed soldiers, is already waiting in front of them.

Are you ready? "Lin Huan looked around.

Everything is ready

Lin suddenly felt a huge force surrounding his body, and someone tightly tightened him from behind. He turned around in shock, facing the silent face of the general.

Tie him up, "the general shouted.

The colonel and his soldiers hesitated for a moment, for them, the old man's orders could not be violated. They pounced on Lin and tightly tied him to a chair with a thick rope.

Peng, "Lin said.

The old man stood there in silence, like a sculpture.

Prepare to accept arrest, you may have a chance of survival on the front line, resistance is no longer meaningful, "the old man said to the colonel.

Yes! General! "The colonel stopped persuading.

On the floor, L.M.A.'s communication earphones suddenly emitted a piercing buzzing sound.

Theo, can you hear me? I want to talk to Peng! "The amplification function of the communication headset automatically turns on, and everyone can hear it.

The old man fell silent for a moment before picking up the earphone.

Peng, is that you? "The voice of the doctor came from inside.

Nathan, "the old man said expressionlessly," after so many years, hearing your voice again gives me a sense of familiarity

Don't say anything, give me five minutes to listen to me, "the doctor said after a brief silence.

Okay

You have a choice. A few years ago, you could have chosen to become me or return to the Caucasus to become a military government leader with an uncertain future. But you gave up the opportunity given to you by L.M.A., and now you still have a choice, but please cherish this opportunity because it is the last one. "The doctor's voice was clear and powerful, and everyone in the room could hear it clearly.

What is my choice? Nathan, "the old man asked softly.

You can choose to become the emperor of the Caucasus, or choose to die

The emperor of the Caucasus

Peng, don't be confused. The Caucasians once regarded you as their savior, but it wasn't because of their support that you gained your current status. It was all your own strength, and they need your strength to protect you. Your power is immense, just as we were able to establish L.M.A together in the beginning. You were originally like me, the creator of rules, weren't you? You don't need parliament or a referendum, stand up! Peng! stand up! As long as we shake hands again, there is nothing invincible! You are still the absolute leader of the Caucasian military government, and L.M.A. will use all his strength to support you. You are a hero, and only by holding the handle of a gun can a hero be invincible in battle. "The doctor's voice gradually became high pitched.

I really miss the days when we drank beer together in Cambridge. That's what you said to me back then, I still remember, "the old man said.

Peng, back to L.M.A., our ideals will soon be realized. Don't fall down! We are very close to the Arc de Triomphe! "

The old man actually smiled and said, "If I become the emperor of the Caucasus, I will have many things, right? Money that can be used freely, planes that obey my command, tens of thousands of private armies, beautiful women to choose from, and I can pass on power to my descendants. But who am I? What am I? I am a son, but my father is dead; I am a husband, but my wife is dead; I am a father, but my son is also dead. Nathan, can you make me a son, a father, and a husband again

Peng

Nathan, this is our difference. I believe in God, but I am not a prisoner of fate, "the old man smiled." And, you have already used up your five minutes

There hasn't been any sound coming from the headphones for a long time.

Peng, are you really going to die? "The doctor finally said, his voice calm and hoarse.

I have made my decision! "The general turned off the power of the headphones.

He straightened his chest, and the old man had transformed back into General Peng Balji on the Caucasus grasslands.

Father, many people have already left along the way... Can you change this decision? "Lin knew he was powerless to do anything else.

I can't, Theo, my child. I may have the ability to change this decision, but I can't change Pen Balgee, "the general slowly put on his military cap.

In Eastern Siberia, Nathan Mann slowly walked into the conference room.

We have received the outcome of our communication. "The number at position 13 is flashing.

Yes, "the doctor sat down in the chair, bowing his head.

Man, you look very tired, "said the 13th.

I'm fine

This is a rule, L.M.A. is a system of rules. We have given Balji a chance to accept L.M.A.'s rules, and everything will be changed. If he doesn't accept it, we have no choice. Man, you don't have to blame yourself or regret, we know you've done your best. "On the 11th, it was said.

There was a moment of silence in the conference room.

Nathan Mann suddenly stood up, as if a spark had ignited him in that moment. A shadow that had been dormant in his body for many years regained consciousness, and his pupils were no longer calm like water, but shining brightly like flames. The shining shadow was about to jump out of his body.

Is there no chance to violate the rules? "He leaned forward with both hands on the conference table, speaking loudly in a trembling and hoarse voice." We are the makers of the rules, don't we have a chance

His voice echoed in the conference room, and all the numbers no longer flickered except for the Doctor. He widened his eyes like a lion pouncing on food.

Do you want to change the course of history? Nathan Mann, you don't have that privilege, "said the 13th slowly.

I... got it, "a breath escaped as the doctor leaned back in his chair, and all the light gradually dimmed.

The general opened the door and faced millions of rays of sunlight, his figure becoming hazy in the light.

He turned on the walkie talkie and said, "Gerzler, start the plane

He turned to look at Lin and pointed to the distance, "Did you see that, child? That helicopter, it's 150 meters away from me. Peng Baoerji's heart hasn't died. If the Western coalition doesn't shoot through my head, Peng Baoerji will still return to the Caucasus

They will kill you

Then we can't play chess together, "the general smiled lightly.

He leaned forward and bent down, embracing Lin and the chair together. "I'm sorry I can only hug you like this," he said

Leave L.M.A., that's not your home! Get out! Never go back! I wish all the children of Fernandes, their souls would rather scatter and fly than fall into hell. "He whispered to Lin's ear and hugged him vigorously, as if trying to crush Lin's ribs.

The children of Fernandes... this title made Lin tremble.

Father... "His voice trembled.

I know what you have done, and I also know the pain in your heart. I have never hated you because the pain I have caused you is far greater than your resistance, and I have never hated Nathan because he has paid too high a price for his sins, "the general whispered.

He closed his eyes and placed his hand on the top of Lin's head, "Didn't I command you? Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be alarmed; for wherever you go, the Lord your God will be with you

Lin felt thousands of needles piercing his entire body, and those thunderous rainy nights returned. At this moment, the old man was no longer the military leader of the Caucasus Republic. He was the young man who had walked up to the bed many years ago and caressed Lin's head. His voice was low and his palm was warm, telling Lin that there was no need to fear or panic, because he and the gods he believed in guarded Lin and others.

But the crime that has already been committed is still committed, irreversible, and cannot be turned back.

The general walked out of the villa, and the huge rotor of the helicopter in the distance began to start.

His figure was getting smaller and smaller, about to disappear into the depths of the grassland, when suddenly a clean gunshot came.

In Lin's gaze, the general's skull jumped up high, like a frog on a lotus leaf startled by the sound of water, followed by red blood and white brain matter, like the water line carried by a frog when it jumped up.

The young man surrounded the Caucasian sniper on the high ground with his sight.

The sniper rifle in the distance spewed flames from its muzzle and fired a bullet.

The young man hidden under the camouflage did not shoot. Although he could end the sniper with just one shot at this moment, he already understood that he was powerless to end anything at this moment.

The attack was successful, please confirm the body of Peng Baoji. "The sniper did not realize that he was also under the barrel of the gun. He fired the bullet, breathed a sigh of relief, and completed the report to Batel.

The young man closed his eyes and whispered, "Did I not command you? Be strong and courageous, do not fear or be alarmed; for wherever you go, the Lord your God will be with you

He took off his duckbill cap and pressed it against his chest, silently drawing a cross at the center of the cap.

Father, rest in peace. You have not been able to save your country, nor have you been able to save my soul. "He tightened his felt hat, his knuckles revealing a painful white color due to the force exerted.

The tall figure on the grassland stumbled forward and fell down forever.

General! "Gezhele shouted and pulled up the helicopter.

He attempted to launch the flame missile.

But he didn't have a chance anymore. In the next moment, hundreds of automatic weapons were launched together, and the helicopter turned into a fireball in mid air, then crashed to the ground with its still rotating rotor, becoming an even more dazzling raging fire.