Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

"So you're saying..."

"Is it certain that Korklaff Glenn will never leave the President's residence?"

“Unless he’s willing to cooperate.” Edgeworth Jeremy said noncommittally, “However, you know what kind of person our president is.”

"He always thinks he's right and never accepts other people's advice."

"Therefore, I don't want to waste my breath trying to persuade the president to go with the flow."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the battle at the President's Mansion should be over soon."

"Well, Defense Minister Lewai, I've said everything I needed to say."

"It's getting late."

Edgeworth Jeremy posed a final question to Bernard Levi: "So...?"

What will your final choice be?

"Is it better to choose blind loyalty and follow Kolcliff Glenn down a dark path, disregarding the lives of millions of Salo people; or to choose to consider your family and the lives of millions of Salo people and become a collaborator?"

As he spoke, Edgeworth Jeremy glanced at his watch again, a hint of impatience on his face.

"What do the people of Qian want me to do?"

Hearing the gunfire outside growing fainter and Edgeworth Jeremy's increasingly impatient expression, Bernard Levi finally relented.

As Edgeworth Jeremy just said, Bernard Levay had long been dissatisfied with Kolcraw Grant's dictatorial behavior.

Moreover, Bernard Levi was genuinely unsure of his chances of winning the war.

Or rather—Bernard Levi actually shared Edgeworth Jeremy's view, believing that the chances of the Qian people having the last laugh were far higher than those of the anti-Qian alliance...

At the same time, Bernard Levay appears to be a "steadfast" hawk.

In reality, Bernard Levay preferred to make peace with the Qian people.

Therefore, Bernard Levi could not be considered a die-hard fan.

On the contrary, Bernard Levi was actually a very flexible person who knew how to adapt to changing times.

If given a choice, Bernard Levay would most likely not choose to perish with Sharo!

It was based on this understanding that the Secret Service allowed Edgeworth Jeremy to spare Bernard Levi's life and discuss cooperation with him.

It must be said that the Secret Intelligence Service's professional personal analysis of the high-ranking officials of Sara was very thorough and accurate.

By naming names one by one from the list, even the most die-hard loyalists in the upper echelons of Salo, who are practically non-negotiable, are included!

It is foreseeable that after tonight's armed operation, the surviving members of the Salo leadership in the capital will be those who know how to adapt to changing circumstances.

The secret intelligence agency's plan was—if Bernard Levi agreed to cooperate.

Then we need to find a way to temporarily appoint Bernard Levi as the new president of Salo and build a Salo team that is personally involved with him.

Of course, this is just a transition.

Finally, once the Shaluo Protectorate was established, the title of "Shaluo President" would no longer exist.

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"It's actually very simple, you just need to agree to cooperate."

"The rest will naturally be arranged properly by someone."

Edgeworth Jeremy smiled and said, "At that time, you just need to follow the script."

"If they go with the flow, Defense Minister Liwai and his family can not only receive protection from the Qian Kingdom, but also get to experience being a president!"

"If my prestige and influence weren't less than that of Defense Minister Lewai, I would also like to give it a try!"

"After all, the opportunity to be a CEO doesn't come every time..."

"No matter how valuable the title of CEO is, at least in name he is a CEO!"

"I understand. The people of Qian want me to temporarily set up a puppet regime for them."

“If I agree to cooperate, then I will have to be the president of this puppet regime.”

"Moreover, I also have to help the people of Qian Kingdom handle all those dirty and tiring jobs thoroughly!"

"To put it bluntly—this is a job that invites criticism!"

"If I do it, then this infamy is on my head."

"At that time, I, as the president of this puppet regime, will overshadow the Imperial Guard Corps that launched the rebellion!"

Bernard Levay said with a wry smile, "It seems the people of Qian Kingdom are really taking good care of you..."

"So?" Edgeworth Jeremy frowned and glanced at the time. "What's your decision?"

"Things have already come to this, what other choice do I have?" Bernard Levi shook his head: "I can take the blame."

"I can also fulfill the requirements of the Qian Kingdom people to be a good fake CEO!"

"Just as you said—I don't want to watch Saluo become a second barbarian kingdom..."

"Therefore, my choice is—cooperation!"

Then Bernard Levi changed the subject: "However, I can't just take the blame for something like this for no reason, can I?"

"Let's not beat around the bush..."

"I won't make any unreasonable demands."

"Whatever the people of Qian promised you, I'll accept the same in return!"

"And I promise—I will definitely be a qualified fake CEO!"

"Don't think I'm asking for an exorbitant price just because I'm asking for the same treatment as you."

Bernard Levi looked at Edgeworth Jeremy, whose brows were slightly furrowed: "Although it was you who launched the armed rebellion to purge the Salo leadership from the Qian Kingdom."

"But what if I were to become this fake CEO?"

"When this matter is brought up, everyone points the finger at me!"

“At that time, no one would have cared that it was you, Edgeworth Jeremy, who ordered the execution of Korklough Glen and other high-ranking Sharo officials.”

"They'll just think all of this was ordered by me, the fake CEO!"

"I will bear all the infamy."

"Moreover, there's a whole bunch of dirty and tiring work waiting for me to do for the Qian people."

Bernard Levi said seriously, "So, my request shouldn't be considered unreasonable, right?"