Disguised as a man, she returned to the military academy and was forced to study again.

Subsequently, all levels of the military organized a large number of machinery and professionals to explore, which lasted for a full five years.

What no one expected was that the situation inside was even more complicated. The signal interference in the magnetic storm zone was too strong, and the optical computer could not operate normally. The military lost a lot of manpower and materials, and finally reluctantly determined that the material structure inside was what they needed.

Without exception, all the people who entered died.

This also caused a sharp decline in senior military personnel, forcing the suspension of this operation. However, due to the gradual weakening of the royal family in power in recent years, this is the weakest period for royal family changes.

Resource scarcity is gradually emerging. In this situation, if no new resources appear, plundering existing resources will become the best option.

The three-way stability maintenance situation may be broken, and various forces are ready to make moves. In order to maintain the possibility of continued peace, this plan was restarted two years later, that is, this year.

As for Qi, he came back to life and became the only survivor in this unknown magnetic storm area.

Thinking of this, Ma Xiu put the teacup in his hand aside and said:

"My dear friend, I won't beat around the bush with you, because even if I ask you again and again, you won't admit it. I know your student has returned, and you understand why I came to see you."

"Whatever you want to do with me." Regan retracted the knife, twisted his wrist and said coldly:

"Just one word: Impossible."

Seeing that he was unmoved, Ma Xiu tried to persuade him kindly:

"Regan, we've been in this position for many years. You and I both know the current situation. If we delay for another five or ten years, the situation won't get better. Even if there's a better candidate, I won't speak up. For the sake of so many soldiers and people, please relax a little."

"Soldiers and people, you would say that?" Regan turned around and finally looked at Ma Xiu, his eyes cold.

"You and several other marshals, blinded by greed, wanted to grab this huge new energy pie in one gulp, and you tried your best to prevent this matter from being disclosed to the other two factions. Aren't you the one who caused the current situation? If it weren't for you, with the full support of the three factions, perhaps so many people wouldn't have died. And now you're talking about the interests of your country. There's clearly a better way, but you're sacrificing more innocent lives for profit."

After hearing all this, Ma Xiu started to feel a bit of a headache. He didn't expect that he was still the same after all these years. However, he didn't want to get entangled with Rigando any more.

"Regan, since I've come to you, I must have evidence. We've known each other for many years and have a bond, so I don't want to interfere in this matter. If you disagree, it will be difficult to handle if it ends up in a military court. Why don't we sit down and have a good discussion so as not to damage the harmony between us?"

Regan picked up the cloth and wiped the steel knife in his hand, then said nonchalantly:

"If you're so sure, just hand it over. Why bother coming to me? Our two garrisons are completely separate, so I don't understand how there could be any friendship. You might as well give it a try."

After hearing this, the smile on Ma Xiu's face faded. Although he and Regan disagreed on many political views, they were by no means hostile. In fact, because they were both in the military, they would often help each other out and give each other some face.

Now, all three factions were ready to make a move, and even the military was not united. Under such circumstances, no one wanted to make enemies everywhere. That was why he came to discuss with Regan, but he didn't expect him to be so fearless.

Ma Xiu was silent for a while before he sighed, "You're still the same."

However, he didn't intend to give up and continued, "I know that my request makes you feel uncomfortable, but another student of yours has also been selected for this mission. Even if you don't consider others, you should at least think about your own student. You only have a few students in total. How many more can you lose in the end?"

Regan remained unmoved. "Of course, they are not as talented as the ones you have under you, but I believe everyone has their own destiny. Now that the gears of fate have turned to her, she should accept it. If my student sacrifices her life for the Federation because of this, I will be proud of her. Isn't this the fate of a soldier?"

Ma Xiu didn't expect him to be so stubborn, and his tone was tinged with coldness:

"You're truly righteous! You clearly had a better option, yet you insisted on letting her die. I wonder what your student would think if she heard what you said."

"And you're being so absolute. Aren't you afraid that I'll personally go find Yan Qi? I've heard that the relationship between you and your disciples is very close. Do you think she'll let her fellow disciples die? With such a cruel decision, are you still the benevolent Marshal Rigan that the rumors say you are?"

Regan turned and placed the cleaned Tang sword back on the shelf. The blade gleamed coldly under the light, and even his thin shoulders were covered with a chilling coldness. Looking back, he stared at the holographic projection of Ma Xiu with eagle-like eyes and said:

"Anyone who truly holds my position is never truly benevolent. You've said all this, yet you're afraid to confront my students in person, nor to file a complaint in a military court. It's simply because you fear retaliation from me and others. You're trying to convince me, but you're not showing up yourself and seeking benefits behind my back. You're truly calculating. Do you really think I don't know about the new energy agreement you signed behind my back? Sadly, not everyone is as greedy as you."

Ma Xiu tapped the table impatiently and said:

"My dear friend, there's no need to dwell on the past. No one could have predicted the situation we're in today. I'm truly considering the greater good. You've spent your entire military career, so you wouldn't abandon the greater good of your country for a simple sentimental relationship, would you? Besides, it's just a matter of replacing someone. That's not that difficult. Even if you don't consider others, at least think about your other students. Don't let them get disheartened."

Regan looked directly at Ma Xiu coldly and said, "What a shameless accusation of patriotism and sentimentality! It's truly frightening. In that case, why don't you have your favorite student, Alegazzo, personally ask the student I'm about to send out on the mission if she agrees with your plan and if it will make her feel discouraged? If she agrees, I won't complain even if you personally go talk to my other students."

After a pause, Ma Xiu said with a smile, "It seems you are really confident."

"Please." Regan said casually.

"Hmph, then we'll just have to wait and see." After saying that, Ma Xiu hung up the phone, and the room became quiet again.

Regan stared at the disappearing virtual projection, and finally showed a mocking expression.

What nonsense! Even if he was persuaded, so what? This is just a way to get rid of him.

As long as he doesn't agree to the substitution, no one can be substituted.