Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

With the capture of Lancy President Christy Brandon by the rebels.

The situation on the Western Continent has changed once again.

Commander Johnson Felix of the Lancy Guard Corps officially surrendered the unconditional surrender document to the crusade on behalf of Lancy.

Furthermore, Johnson Felix voluntarily handed over Christy Brandon, who had been forcibly removed from his position as president of Lanxi and labeled "the chief villain of Xiluo," to the Prunes for disposal.

News of a violent rebellion in Lanxi and its unconditional surrender to the punitive expedition was immediately spread.

This immediately triggered a strong chain reaction between the Glenn side and the Dunley side.

The tide of war on the Western Continent instantly and rapidly tilted in favor of the expeditionary force led by the Puren people..........................

Upon learning of this news, Plump president Violet Algernon intended to have Christy Brandon escorted to Plump and executed by him personally.

After all, in the eyes of Plun President Violet Algernon and the vast majority of Plun people, their hatred for the Lancy people, or rather, for the former Lancy President Christy Brandon, was the deepest and most abhorrent.

Because, in any case, the complete loss of control and the indiscriminate, frenzied warfare that ensued in Prun and even the entire Western Continent began with the devastating retaliatory attack launched by the Lanxi people against Prun.

Whether or not the retaliatory action was actually orchestrated by Christy Brandon was of no importance to the people of Prun.

The important thing is—it was indeed the order given by Christy Brandon, the then-president of Lansfield Town......................

Therefore, among the three rival presidents—Deakins Cecil, president of the Great Union; Pete Andre, president of Dunley; and Christy Brandon, president of Lancy—there is a clear distinction.

The people of Prun most wanted to get rid of was not Peter Andre, the president of Dunley, who ordered Limburg, the capital of Prun, to be turned into a "city of ruins".

It's actually Christy Brandon, the president of Lanxi!

Therefore, when President Violet Algernon of Plum learned that the surrender faction in Lancy was going to hand Christy Brandon over to him for disposal.

Violet Algernon's first instinct was to watch Christy Brandon be tortured to death right before her eyes!

However, after calming down, Plump president Violet Algernon ultimately abandoned the idea.

Given the current dire situation on the continent of Xiluo, Violet Algernon was genuinely worried that something might happen to Christy Brandon during his transport to Prun.

If that were the case, Violet Algernon would also be unable to watch Christy Brandon suffer a torturous death to satisfy her own resentment.

Therefore, to be on the safe side, Violet Algernon ultimately adopted a compromise.

That is—to send a team of Prun's special agents to take in Christy Brandon, who had already become a prisoner, and then execute him on the spot.

However, to satisfy Violet Algernon's resentment, they would film the entire execution of Christy Brandon.

So that these images can be brought back to Pulun afterwards......................

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Within Lanxi territory.

"President Christy Brandon, I never expected we would meet in this way."

"Oh! No, that's not right..."

"It seems we can no longer address you as 'President'."

"Your status as CEO of Lanxi is a thing of the past..."

"You are..." Christy Brandon, who was imprisoned and awaiting his fate, looked at the group of people who appeared before him: "Prun people?"

"Is my Lanxi dialect really that bad?"

The leader glanced at the disheveled Christy Brandon with amusement.

Christy Brandon showed disdain when faced with the visitor's question.

Christy Brandon, who had long anticipated his fate, showed no reaction to the appearance of the Pruners.

Faced with the Prun people's retort, Christy Brandon was probably filled with utter contempt—you may be wearing casual clothes, but you're wearing such conspicuous Prun badges on your chests, do you think I can't see them?...

Seeing that Christy Brandon did not react at all, the leader did not get angry.

"Let me formally introduce ourselves—we are the Plen Special Operations Bureau."

“I am Pepys Clyde, Director of the Eleventh Division of the Plen Special Operations Bureau.”

"At the same time, I am also one of the Secret Service's best interrogation experts."

“We came here specifically to receive Mr. Brandon.”

"Was it that madman Algernon who sent you?"

Upon hearing Pepys Clyde introduce himself, Christy Brandon chimed in, "It seems Algernon values ​​me quite a bit."

"That shameless traitor Johnson Felix has gone to great lengths to curry favor with you Prun people!"

“Mr. Brandon, I think you’ve got this wrong.”

"I have to remind you of something."

Pepys Clyde smiled: "Now, you are the universally acknowledged traitor of Lanxi and the chief villain of Xiluo—Christie Brandon."

Even you Lanxi people agree with this statement.

"Does Mr. Brandon have any further questions about this matter?"

"Or do you still believe that Johnson Felix's rebellion is a treasonous act?"

"Is not it?"

"Of course not—Commander Johnson Felix is ​​now widely recognized by the people of Lanxi as a hero of Lanxi who has restored order!"

"The one who betrayed Lance is none other than you—Christie Brandon!"

"It's utterly shameless. You can say such things in public."

Christy Brandon gave Pepys Clyde a disdainful look: "There are no reporters here, is it necessary to repeat those words in front of me again?"

"You all know better than anyone what really happened!"

"Being let into this situation by your trusted confidant, on whom you personally entrusted with such an important task, must be very upsetting, right?"

Pepys Clyde immediately countered Christy Brandon's question with a sarcastic retort.

"The victor is king, the loser is villain; if you have to blame someone, blame yourself for hiring the wrong person!"

Christy Brandon said calmly, "Don't get too cocky."

"Don't forget—the people of Qian have been waiting to reap the benefits."

"I just got there before that madman Algernon."

"The Western Luo War that you painstakingly launched will only benefit the Qian people for nothing in the end!"

"Facts will prove that Algernon is not only a madman, but also the biggest fool in the entire Western Continent!"

"If you insist on labeling me the 'chief villain of the Western Roman Empire,' then Algernon should be called the 'number one idiot of the Western Roman Empire'!"

"Whether you admit it or not, in the end—it was you Pulun people who created the opportunity for the Qian people to reap the benefits openly and legitimately!"

“Go back and tell Algernon—that I’ll be watching from up there as you Prun put on this show that’s destined to backfire!”

"Humph!"

“It’s a pity!” Upon hearing Christy Brandon’s blatant insults against their president, Pepys Clyde’s face immediately darkened.

"No matter how this war ends, you will never see it."

"I think Mr. Brandon knows why we're here today, doesn't he?"

“Of course!” Christy Brandon said nonchalantly. “Algernon sent you here at this time simply to take me back and execute me in front of everyone…”

"I remember this was also a harsh statement made by your president, Algernon, who said that one day he would personally execute me!"

“Well, I have to admit—he’s about to do it…”

"However, everyone knows perfectly well how you did it."

"My failure was simply because it's hard to guard against a traitor within the family. I trusted the wrong person, which allowed you to gain the upper hand!"

"In fact, you did not defeat Lanxi on the battlefield!"

"I'll haunt that traitor Johnson Felix even if I die!"

When the topic turned to Johnson Felix, the very man who had brought him to prison, Christy Brandon couldn't help but become somewhat agitated…

Pepys Clyde said coldly, "The truth is—even without Johnson Felix, someone else would have sent you to us!"

"You yourself have lost control of Lanxi."

"What's even more ridiculous is that you yourself are unaware of just how terrible your situation is!"

“I can tell you with absolute certainty that no matter who you appoint as the commander of the Lanxi Guards Legion, it will not change your fate today.”

"Therefore, as the president of Lanxi, you are absolutely a complete failure!"

Pepys Clyde sarcastically remarked to Christy Brandon, "Besides, the outcome of a war is never solely determined on the battlefield!"

"Isn't it ridiculous that Mr. Brandon is trying to justify his failure with such a reason?"

"When I saw Mr. Brandon so calm and collected after meeting us, I thought he had finally realized his defeat!"

"Now it seems—I was wrong..."

"Also, we didn't come here to take you back for execution."

After Christie Brandon made disparaging remarks about Algernon, Pepys Clyde's attitude underwent a complete 180-degree turn.

As a staunch supporter of Algernon, Pepys Clyde would absolutely not allow anyone to insult Algernon!

It must be said—in terms of personality cult, President Algernon of Prun is undoubtedly very successful…

“Oh?” Christy Brandon was taken aback. “Aren’t you going to take me back and execute me in front of Algernon?”

"So what are you doing...?"

“Of course we’re here to execute you,” Pepys Clyde sneered. “You won’t be seeing our CEO!”

"Our orders are—to execute you on the spot!"

"Execute me on the spot?" Christy Brandon seemed somewhat surprised. "Didn't your president, Algernon, previously boast that he would watch me die with his own eyes?"

"What? Has your CEO at Algernon changed his mind again?"

Christy Brandon wore a mocking expression, then seemed to realize something: "Oh! I see..."

"Given the current situation in Xiluo, there's a good chance something might happen on the way back to your Pulun for execution."

“Execution on the spot is indeed a safer option.”

"However, wouldn't that mean your CEO Algernon has broken his promise again?"

"Are those grand pronouncements from back then no longer valid?"

Christy Brandon, completely unconcerned about his situation, continued to mock President Algernon of Plen in front of Pepys Clyde.

"Our CEO will never go back on his word..."

Pepys Clyde looked at the constantly provocative Christy Brandon and a playful smile appeared on his face.

"We just achieved it in a different way..."

With that, Pepys Clyde waved his hand and said, "Men, take Mr. Brandon away!"

“Mr. Brandon, let’s find another place to catch up.”

"It's right next door; we've already set up the venue."

"This can be considered a 'surprise' we prepared for Mr. Brandon!"

"I will personally 'entertain' Mr. Brandon on behalf of our CEO!"

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After a while.

"This is?"

Christy Brandon, looking at the already set-up filming equipment, immediately understood what Pepys Clyde meant by "achieving it another way"...

“How did you even come up with this idea…” Christy Brandon shook his head: “I see… you’re planning to film the whole scene of how you deal with me and then take it back to your president, Algernon?”

"That's definitely a good idea..."

"How about it?"

"It seems Mr. Brandon is quite satisfied with this 'surprise' we prepared?"

Pepys Clyde glanced at the slightly surprised Christy Brandon and pointed with a hint of smugness to the various instruments of torture in the room.

“Every single instrument of torture here was personally selected by me for Mr. Brandon!”

"Moreover, I will personally take charge of 'treating' Mr. Brandon properly later!"

"What do you mean?"

Christy Brandon glanced disdainfully at Pepys Clyde, who was radiating a threatening aura: "Do you expect me to thank you properly for your 'hospitality'?"

"Aren't these few instruments of torture a bit too few?"

"Should we add a few more instruments of torture to please your President Algernon?"

"Bring on whatever tricks you have up your sleeve."

Christy Brandon feigned indifference: "From the moment I was betrayed and became a prisoner, I was mentally prepared to be tortured..."

"Alright, let's stop wasting time here."

"Let's proceed as President Algernon has arranged!"

"The victor is king, the loser is villain; kill or torture me as you please..."