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Chapter 221: The cow refuses to drink water and is forced to have its head pressed

The conversation between Chen Xi and Company Commander Anatoly reached a deadlock, and the atmosphere was so tense that it was almost suffocating.

Anatoly's eyes were still as sharp as a knife, his attitude was firm, and he showed no sign of backing down.

Chen Xi frowned slightly, his eyes revealing deep helplessness and worry.

The stubbornness of the Celestial Lions will not only plunge them into deeper trouble, but may also trigger a full-scale crackdown by the Inquisition.

However, Anatoly clearly had no intention of compromising.

Just as the two sides were deadlocked and the situation was deteriorating, Guterres suddenly broke the silence: "Brother Anatoly, could you please calm down and listen to what Mr. Chen Xi has to say?"

He looked directly at Anatoly, trying to defuse his anger with rational words.

Guterres continued, “You should know that His Excellency Chen Xi really has no ill will towards your Tianshi Regiment, and he even tried to provide you with shelter.

He acted not for the good of the Inquisition, but for the survival of your Chapter."

There was a hint of earnestness in his tone, as if reminding Anatoly not to be blinded by anger.

"Don't betray this goodwill because of your dissatisfaction with the Inquisition." Guterres' voice was filled with exhortation: "Although the son of Dorn is a stubborn stone, he is not an unreasonable fool."

He tried to make Anatoly understand that while sticking to principles was important, reason and compromise were equally indispensable at critical moments.

Guterres' intervention brought a glimmer of hope to the deadlock.

His words not only eased the tense atmosphere, but also provided an opportunity for both sides to re-examine their positions.

However, whether Anatoly will accept this advice remains unknown.

His eyes were still flickering with complex emotions, including dissatisfaction with the tribunal and hesitation towards Chen Xi's proposal.

"What exactly do you want to say?" Anatoly looked at Chen Xi and finally decided to listen to what Chen Xi wanted to say.

Seeing that Anatoly's attitude had finally softened, Chen Xi nodded slightly and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If Anatoly continued to resist, he wouldn't know what to do with him. He couldn't really watch the Heavenly Lions being killed by the Inquisition, right?
Now that Anatoly was willing to listen to his explanation, there was finally some room for improvement.

Chen Xi cleared his throat, his voice low but powerful, filled with suppressed anger. He said to Anatoly coldly, "The Inquisition has its sights on you. I believe I've explained this clearly just now, so there's no need to repeat it." His gaze, sharp as a knife, stared directly at Anatoly, attempting to suppress his stubbornness with authority.

He continued, his voice filled with obvious dissatisfaction: "The point I want to make to you is that I have previously communicated with the Inquisition. I used my name and authority to protect your Tianshi Chapter."

At this point, his tone became even harsher, as if to emphasize his own sacrifices and the other party's ingratitude. "In exchange, you must publicly apologize to the Tribunal to appease their wrath. This is the only chance I have for you."

However, Anatoly's reaction was still fierce.

He interrupted Chen Xi almost immediately, his voice filled with anger and dissatisfaction: "This is impossible!" His tone was firm, as if there was no room for negotiation.

For the Tianshi Legion, which values ​​honor more than life, asking them to publicly admit their mistakes is tantamount to trampling on their beliefs and dignity.

In their eyes, honor is more important than life, and any form of compromise is a shame.

Chen Xi's patience was finally exhausted. His voice suddenly rose, with obvious anger: "I said, listen to me finish what I have to say!"

His rage was threatening to break through the constraints of his rationality, psychic energy surged around him, purple energy and blue lightning overflowed from his eyes and facial features, and his entire body seemed to be enveloped in a layer of dazzling light.

He used his psychic power to pin Anatoly to the spot, making him unable to move.

"Are you a bunch of stone-heads who just won't listen to anyone?" Chen Xi's voice exploded like thunder, filled with unconcealed anger and disappointment: "The Inquisition is now going to annihilate your Heavenly Lions Regiment!

Not because of the Hattar Rebellion, but because you openly denounced the Inquisition! Do you think your honor is more important than the survival of the entire Chapter?

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger, and continued, "You apologize for publicly accusing the Inquisition. Then I will apply to the Inquisition headquarters to review the approval process for the extermination order! The idiot who signed the extermination order must die, I say! Not even the Emperor can stop him!"

His tone was filled with unquestionable firmness, as if he was declaring an unchangeable fact.

"It's obviously a simple matter. Why do you stubborn people like you insist on making things out of control and embarrassing the Inquisition?" Chen Xi's voice was filled with deep helplessness and anger. Spiritual energy surged around him, as if it could explode at any time.

Anatoly was suppressed by Chen Xi's psychic power and his body could not move, but his eyes remained stubborn.

However, under the pressure of Chen Xi's anger and spiritual power, his attitude finally softened a little.

He gritted his teeth, his voice filled with reluctance and struggle. "Sir Chen Xi... if an apology can save the chapter, I am willing... to apologize to the Inquisition in my own name! But the honor of the Tianshi Chapter... must not be brought to disgrace."

Chen Xi's anger subsided slightly, and the light of his spiritual energy gradually weakened.

He looked at Anatoly coldly, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "Individual reputation? Do you think the Inquisition would care about such a trick? But... this is at least a start."

There was still dissatisfaction in his voice, but he was obviously a little satisfied with Anatoly's concession.

The atmosphere of the conversation remained tense, but Anatoly's surrender brought a glimmer of hope to the deadlock.

Chen Xi's anger and psychic oppression forced Anatoly to re-examine his position, and the fate of the Tianshi Regiment also ushered in new possibilities in this fierce confrontation.

"Contact your regiment, explain the situation clearly, and then ask them to give me an answer. Remember, you only have two choices: agree or refuse. The Inquisition does not accept bargaining." Chen Xi looked at Anatoly and stated his final request.

Anatoly wanted to say something else, but Chen Xi was obviously already irritated by these stone-headed people and didn't want to say anything more.

Seeing this, Guterres and Yan pulled Anatoly away together, intending to persuade him privately to prevent the Tianshi Legion from being unable to think straight and messing things up completely.

(End of this chapter)