Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Xiao Dingshan said to Xiao Ce, "Whether it's safe or not, it's definitely safest to put it in a submarine..."

Xiao Dingshan's words made Xiao Ce suddenly realize something.

"Put it in the submarine..."

Xiao Ce nodded: "That set of equipment is indeed the most important. Leave some of the exoskeleton equipment and weapons with Morgana and the researchers..."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Dingshan naturally nodded in agreement...

"That's your decision..."

Seeing that Xiao Dingshan seemed to have something to say, Xiao Ce said to him, "Uncle, what's wrong? You seem to have something to say..."

Xiao Dingshan said to Xiao Ce, "Xiao Ce, there's something I want to discuss with you..."

Looking at Xiao Dingshan's expression, Xiao Ce asked with some doubt, "Uncle, is there something about our relationship that we can't talk about?"

Xiao Dingshan said to Xiao Ce, "Then I'll be frank..."

Xiao Ce smiled at Xiao Dingshan and said, "Of course, just say it... no need to hide anything..."

Xiao Dingshan nodded, then said to Xiao Ce, "I've been thinking that following you wouldn't really be of any use... You've gathered all the forces of the West, haven't you? I'm good at leading troops in battle, it's my forte... So, I was thinking, maybe... I should stay..."

After listening for a moment, Xiao Ce still felt that what Xiao Dingshan said made sense.

However, after a moment of hesitation, Xiao Ce said directly, "No..."

Xiao Dingshan was somewhat surprised by Xiao Ce's resolute answer.

"No? I thought you'd consider it, but you didn't even think about it and just refused outright..."

After hearing Xiao Dingshan's words, Xiao Ce said, "Nothing else. In the future, the commander of the Western army will definitely be under close scrutiny. This close scrutiny will even include the people behind the original Xiao Ce... Think about it, if those people discover this, wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"

After Xiao Ce said that, Xiao Dingshan suddenly realized, and then smiled: "That's right, what you said is absolutely correct... I forgot about that."

Xiao Ce then said to Xiao Dingshan, "Uncle, if you want to lead troops into battle, East Asia is actually suitable for you..."

Seeing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Dingshan smiled awkwardly: "How about we just forget about it... Han Da and the others put so much effort into training your troops. It wouldn't be right for me to just reap the benefits..."

After Xiao Ce said that, he thought about it and it seemed more and more likely...

Xiao Dingshan is the most suitable.

First of all, Xiao Dingshan is no ordinary old man; he's now a cyborg...

This android is no ordinary creature; it has excellent physical attributes, and Xiao Dingshan has studied combat tactics.

Most importantly, the generals Xiao Ce is currently employing are all his biggest fans...

However, Xiao Dingshan was too morally inclined at this moment, and if he directly followed his advice, he probably wouldn't agree...

This matter is not urgent and requires careful consideration.

Xiao Ce then said to Xiao Dingshan, "Alright, Imperial Uncle, let's talk about it after we get there."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Dingshan nodded and then said, "No problem, then everything will be as you say..."

"Why don't we just ship it directly from here?"

Xiao Ce waved his hand: "There is also a port in the British Empire. It is closer for us to go there. I have already told Sion Capo that the port has been handed over to Morgana and the others to facilitate the receipt of weapons and some equipment."

Xiao Dingshan nodded in agreement, without lingering.

They went directly to the port and then boarded the submarine.

At this point, everyone at the port had been replaced by Viktor King's own trusted confidants.

They were quite surprised when they saw the submarine.

Kate, in particular, stared at the sight of this thing, her mouth agape for a long time...

After boarding the submarine, they left immediately.

...

The next day, the smell of gunpowder in the Governor's Mansion still seemed to have not completely dissipated.

The sirens and faint tremors from the explosions last night had already sown seeds of unease in every corner of the city, especially among the kings and representatives of the Western nations and the heads of the twelve families who were staying in various parts of the Alliance City.

They spent the entire night unable to sleep, anxiously awaiting official news in their heavily guarded residences, speculating about the nature of the "attack" that had struck the Governor's Palace the previous night.

Although the curfew was lifted late at night...

However, after making some inquiries, they learned that the governor's mansion had been attacked, but they still knew nothing about the specifics.

In the morning, the emergency summons personally signed by Dao You, the president of the association, Nie Bing, was quickly delivered to all the important figures.

The address is inside the council chamber of the Western Alliance headquarters...

Viktor King had arrived outside the council hall ahead of time and was personally directing the deployment of his elite guards, creating a tense and solemn atmosphere.

His face showed no trace of the ease one would expect from someone in the know; instead, it was filled with heavy worry and a weariness of surviving a catastrophe. His sharp eyes scanned each figure entering the hall.

This lifelike acting was an instinct he honed over many years of navigating the power landscape...

When Nie Bing stepped into the council hall, the entire noisy hall instantly fell silent.

All eyes were on her.

She deliberately didn't change the gorgeous dress she wore last night, which was stained with a little dust and had a barely noticeable tear on the cuff. Her face had a perfectly measured paleness and an undeniable weariness, but her eyes were unusually bright and sharp, even burning with a suppressed anger.

Her steps were steady and powerful, each step echoing dully on the floor of the silent hall, as if striking everyone's heart.

She did not walk to her high and mighty seat, but stood in the center of the hall, surveying the diverse expressions of the crowd.

At this point, everyone on the scene had their own expressions...

There was a bewildered king, a worried patriarch, and Ed White, whose eyes darted around and whose thoughts were hard to fathom.

"Everyone!" Nie Bing's voice was clear and powerful, resounding throughout every corner of the hall.

"Last night, the heart of the Western Alliance, the Governor's Mansion, was subjected to a despicable, shameless, and premeditated attack! The attackers' target was me!"

Whoa...!

Despite prior suspicions, when Nie Bing personally confirmed it and pointed out that the target was her, a suppressed gasp and gasps of shock still rippled through the hall.

"Thanks to Chief of Staff Victor King's swift response, leading his loyal guards in a desperate resistance, and... my most loyal iron guards, who selflessly sacrificed themselves to block the enemy's fiercest attack!"

Nie Bing's voice rose slightly: "We paid a price, but the enemy's plot failed! They were repelled!"

Her words were powerful and resolute, which, combined with her slightly disheveled yet determined appearance, was extremely inspiring.

Victor King stepped forward at the opportune moment, bowed slightly to Nie Bing, and said in a loud and sorrowful voice: "To be loyal to the Chairman and to die for the Alliance is my duty! The enemy that attacked last night was well-trained and ruthless. If it weren't for the bravery of the Iron Guards by the Chairman's side, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

He deliberately emphasized "Iron Guard," cleverly attributing the credit to the mysterious power directly under the chairman.

"Furthermore, the defense of Alliance City is my duty. Now that those thieves have appeared in Alliance City and even attacked the Governor's Mansion, this is my fault... I beg the Guild Master to punish me..."

Nie Bing waved her hand: "The enemy is too cunning, you can't be blamed for this... Vice President Victor King, I've already investigated, and no matter who comes, I'm afraid they'll find it difficult to resist..."

"Who are the attackers?!"

One of the kings couldn't help but ask the question first, his voice filled with shock and anger.

Everyone else's eyes also focused on Nie Bing again, as this was their biggest concern.

A chilling smile curved Nie Bing's lips, her eyes blazing with fury. She spoke each word with a sharp, icy tone:

"Xiao! Ce!"

This name was like a bucket of cold water poured into boiling oil, instantly igniting the entire council hall!

"what?!"

"That devil of East Asia?"

"He...he actually dared to send someone to infiltrate Alliance City and assassinate the guild leader?!"

"Damn it! Is he trying to start a war with the entire West?!"

"President, didn't he run away? How dare he come back?"

Anger, fear, and disbelief erupted like a tsunami.

The name Xiao Ce has long been a nightmare for the Western elite.

His exploits of sweeping across East Asia, consolidating naval power, and displaying miracles or demonic methods on Lost Island had already spread to the West through various channels, becoming an indelible shadow over their minds.

Now, this shadow has been cast directly into the heart of the Alliance City, attempting to strangle their leader?! This is no longer a provocation, but a blatant declaration of war!

"quiet!"

With a sharp shout, Nie Bing's voice, imbued with powerful spiritual energy, instantly suppressed all the noise. Her gaze swept over everyone like a sharp sword, carrying an undeniable pressure.

“I know you find it hard to believe, and some may even doubt whether I’m exaggerating. Well then, let the irrefutable evidence speak for itself!”

She suddenly waved her hand: "Bring it up!"

The heavy doors of the council chamber were pushed open once again.

Viktor King's most elite soldiers, in groups of four, laboriously carried in three heavy, twisted remains that gleamed with a cold metallic sheen.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The metal wreckage was placed heavily on the open ground in the center of the hall, making a dull thud that struck everyone's nerves.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the three remains.

Although they were severely damaged by explosions and battles, losing their human form and covered with charred marks and hideous wounds, their core mechanical structure, broken alloy limbs, and exposed circuit boards that shimmered with a faint light clearly showed that they were by no means flesh and blood!

"A...a robot?! How could this be?" one of the twelve clan leaders exclaimed in disbelief!

"President, aren't these robots powerful weapons that only you possess? How come they have them too?"

"Did these Iron Guard robots betray you?"

Fear spread across the scene, and for no other reason than this.

Having previously possessed things that others lacked naturally provided a sense of security.

However, now that they possess such a powerful weapon, their opponent also possesses it, naturally making them feel threatened...

After all, it was fortunate that Xiao Ce was the one who hit Nie Bing this time.

Nie Bing was protected by Iron Guards, while they were not. If they were attacked, wouldn't they be doomed?

"No! This isn't our robot..." Nie Bing's voice was icy as she corrected, "This robot is clearly theirs..."

Victor King stepped forward, pointing the tip of his sword at a relatively intact piece of armor plating on the chest of a wrecked body. On that plating, a symbol, written in the script of the Eastern Xiao Kingdom, was clearly engraved—a symbol unfamiliar to everyone, yet whose meaning they could all guess!

A variant of the character "Xiao"! The sword tip moved again, pointing to the inside of the severed arm of another skeleton, where a small metal plaque was embedded. It was also written in the Xiao Kingdom script and read "Shenji Camp"!

Even on a broken shoulder armor of a wrecked body, there was a small piece of fabric with a dragon pattern that was clearly from the Xiao Kingdom!

Of course, all of this was a ruse by Victor King and his team; in reality, these robots were their Iron Guards...

Their goal is to instill fear in them; only a powerful enemy will make them follow them closely.

This is also a stepping stone for a future alliance between East and West, since East Asia would appear too weak.

Therefore, they naturally won't be willing to negotiate... They will only be willing to negotiate when they are in a weak position.

This is human nature.

This was also Xiao Ce's original intention in having Nie Bing and Viktor King perform this play together...

As expected.

After Victor King said that, there was an uproar!

This time, the shock and anger were even more intense than before!

The proof is like a mountain!

This is not just a robot; it is a war machine bearing the clear markings of the Xiao Kingdom and belonging to the core forces of Xiao Ce!

They brazenly stormed into Alliance City last night, their target being the president of the Western Alliance!

This is no longer just an assassination attempt; it is Xiao Ce's naked declaration of war against the Western world and a display of his technological prowess!

These people all had the same thought in mind: first surprise, then anger, followed by some panic.

"President, has their technology become so advanced?"

"How should we deal with this...?"

"Don't panic, everyone. Look, these robots are obviously not as powerful as the Chairman's Iron Guard robots. Weren't they all wiped out?"

Chaos erupted at the scene, with everyone talking at once...