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

"Your humble servants Yan Jia and Wei Wuji, we, the soldiers of the three armies, will follow Your Highness's lead! If any enemy invades, no matter where they come from, no matter how powerful they are... we will fight to the death to ensure they never return! We will sacrifice our lives to protect our land!"

Qian Lai, Qian Dahai, and Qian Dafang of the Golden Society bowed and said, "Your Highness, the Chamber of Commerce has all its resources, manpower, and financial strength at your disposal! We will do everything in our power to support Your Highness in defending against the enemy!"

"Lin Zhong of the Tianji Academy is willing to dedicate the entire academy's resources to researching solutions and providing technical support to Your Highness!"

"All officials of the Six Ministries will obey His Highness's orders! We will stabilize the rear, ensure supplies, and have no disloyalty whatsoever!"

"The entire Twelve Fiends will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire, even unto death!"

The resounding vows, like a surging tide, instantly swept through the entire conference hall.

Everyone stood tall, their faces devoid of any hesitation or fear, only burning loyalty and a death-defying fighting spirit remained...

Xiao Ce could tell that these people were indeed trying to show their loyalty.

However, Xiao Ce could tell that these words were sincere...

Their eyes were unusually resolute as they spoke.

Although the enemy is powerful and unknown, the man before them is their faith, their guide...

With him around, even if the sky falls, they will hold it up!

Looking at those resolute and determined faces before me, and hearing those deafening vows...

Xiao Ce was also deeply moved.

This is the team he built from scratch, his greatest asset in combating unknown threats...

After reading his words, Xiao Ce felt more confident.

Even if the opponent is powerful, he still has confidence...

He slightly raised his hand, and the hall fell silent again, with all eyes focused on him.

Seeing this, Xiao Ce said to everyone with a serious expression, "Good!! With everyone working together, what is there to fear from demons and monsters! The enemy is powerful and mysterious, but you are right... we are not without a chance of victory. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."

The group looked at Xiao Ce with excitement as they spoke.

Xiao Ce then addressed the crowd, saying, "Yesterday, I showed President Yin Weiyong the capabilities of those robots... Now, let me give you a brief demonstration."

The group continued talking while looking at Xiao Ce.

Without wasting any words, Xiao Ce directly addressed A Tie beside him, saying, "A Tie!"

"Master." A'Tie stepped forward expressionlessly, his voice calm and indifferent...

"Demonstrate your basic abilities so that your colleagues can have a clear understanding of the enemy we are about to face," Xiao Ce ordered.

"As ordered."

A-Tie responded, his gaze sweeping across the conference hall.

The enormous rosewood conference table was incredibly heavy.

Seeing that A'Tie was looking at the huge rosewood table, Xiao Ce guessed what he wanted to do: "Don't use this table... this table is quite expensive..."

Ah Tie was about to make a move, but he stopped when he heard Xiao Ce's actions.

Xiao Ce then looked at the several artificial mountains made of fine iron placed to one side.

Xiao Ce pointed at that.

Upon seeing this, A-Tie walked up, extended his right hand, spread his five fingers, and seemingly casually pressed it onto the hard rock of the artificial hill...

Silently.

That alloy was a new type of material developed by the Tianji Academy, and it was originally given as a gift.

However, at this moment, the rockery was like soft soil in his hands, and he easily pressed out a five-finger print that was about an inch deep with smooth edges!

The entire process was conducted without any cracking sounds, only the subtle friction of the refined iron being crushed by extreme force.

A collective gasp filled the hall...

Everyone stared wide-eyed, incredulous at the clearly visible palm print...

Chopping refined iron with bare hands?

Let alone refined iron, even ordinary pig iron wouldn't be processed like this...

What terrifying power and control would this require? It's beyond human capability!

After demonstrating his strength, A-Tie moved slightly.

Swish!

His figure vanished instantly, like a wisp of smoke.

Everyone felt a blur before their eyes, and in the next instant, Director Mi appeared at the window on the other side of the conference hall, a full ten feet away from where he had been!

It was so fast that it left only a faint afterimage on the retina!

"So fast!" Marshal Yan Jia's pupils shrank sharply. Even with his keen eyesight, he almost couldn't catch the movement!

A Tie didn't stop; his gaze was fixed on a green plant ornament next to the door on the other side.

This distance from Atie is a hundred paces.

He casually picked up a grape seed from the fruit plate next to him and flicked it with his finger!

laugh!

The sound of something cutting through the air was sharp and piercing!

puff!

A hundred paces away, a leaf at the top of that green plant was instantly pierced with a small, charred hole in the center!

The grape seeds, their momentum undiminished, embedded themselves deeply into the wall behind them...

Precise! Terrifying!

This goes beyond the realm of a sharpshooter! It's inhuman senses and control!

After doing all this, A-Tie's figure flashed again and returned to his original position. The whole process was smooth and effortless, as if he had never moved.

Only the handprint on the artificial iron mountain, the scorched holes in the leaves of the green plants, and the half-jujube pit embedded in the wall...

This proves that what just happened was not an illusion.

Dead silence.

Absolute silence...

Everyone was deeply awestruck by this display of power that transcended comprehension...

If Xiao Ce's previous descriptions were still imbued with abstract fear, then A Tie's three demonstrations laid bare a cold, overwhelming gap in power right in front of them!

Is this the robot the prince was talking about?

These are the enemies they might face.

A heavy pressure, as if it were a physical weight, pressed down on everyone's hearts...

The expressions on everyone's faces were exactly the same as when Yin Weiyong first met him...

The previous boiling passion and fighting spirit hadn't subsided, but an unprecedented solemnity and awe of the enemy had been added...

They finally understood what the prince meant by a power far beyond their comprehension...

"This...this is just a basic ability?"

Marshal Han Da's voice was hoarse. He looked at Director Mi, then at A Tie, Mi Long, and Mi Hu at the door, his heart churning with turmoil.

“Not bad…” Xiao Ce’s voice broke the silence. He then pointed to the three people, including Director Mi, “These three are androids, a fusion of flesh and blood with cutting-edge technology. Their strength, speed, reaction time, endurance, and recovery are all unmatched by humans… The energy weapons they wield are far more powerful than you can imagine…”

He then pointed to Atie: "Atie, a purely mechanical intelligent entity, possesses superhuman computational, analytical, and learning capabilities thanks to its logical core. It can perfectly execute instructions and handle complex situations. Its defensive capabilities are such that ordinary swords and guns cannot harm it in the slightest..."

He repeated what Yin Weiyong had said before...

Judging from their expressions, it was clearly effective...

Finally, his gaze swept over everyone, his tone more serious than ever before...

"Gentlemen, I have shown you these; as for the energy weapons, I will demonstrate them to you at a later opportunity..."

I'm showing you these not to intimidate you, but to make you see the harsh reality! The enemy we face is a threat from the stars and the sea, a hunter whose technology far surpasses ours by several eras.

Their infiltration is pervasive, their power is unfathomable. This war has already begun quietly, and we have no way out!

He paused, his gaze sharp, his voice booming like a great bell, resounding deep into everyone's soul!

"You, the pillars of Xiao Kingdom and the East Asian Alliance, I ask you today!"

Now that I, the King, have told you how powerful our enemy is, are you willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with me and protect this homeland we have rebuilt together?

Are you willing to sacrifice your own flesh and blood to fight for a sliver of survival for humanity in this vast sea of ​​stars? No matter where the enemy comes from, no matter how treacherous the road ahead!

Xiao Ce looked at them with a serious expression...

In truth, Xiao Ce had a premonition: they would certainly continue to be loyal, but they would definitely have some reservations...

However, their reaction truly surprised Xiao Ce...

The response he received was an even more fervent and resolute roar, filled with a do-or-die, all-or-nothing determination, coalescing into a devastating torrent that nearly blew the dome of the conference hall:

"We swear to follow Your Highness to the death!"

"I'd rather be pulverized than die!"

"We will defend our homeland, even at the cost of our lives!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Looking at the burning loyalty and fearlessness before him, Xiao Ce was also somewhat moved.

Xiao Ce's gaze slowly swept over each excited face!

Han Da's tiger-like eyes were filled with tears yet his gaze was intense; Yan Jia's clenched fists were so tight that his knuckles turned white; Wei Wuji's tightly pursed lips revealed his fortitude; Qian Lai and the others had the determination to give up their entire fortune; the Six Directors had the composure to stabilize the rear; and the Twelve Fiends were like unsheathed blades, their sharpness fully revealed.

He slightly raised his hand, and that invisible authority once again calmed the surging noise, and the hall returned to a solemn silence, with only heavy breathing rising and falling.

“I have seen your determination and will remember it.”

Xiao Ce's voice remained calm and steady: "Very good. Actually, I told everyone this because I wanted to see your confidence! Your shared hatred of the enemy and your willingness to fight to the death is the most solid foundation for us to fight against powerful enemies, a force that no foreign technology can destroy!"

"We've overcome countless obstacles along the way... As long as we all stick together, I believe we can succeed. United, we can overcome any difficulty..."

He then changed the subject: "However, you must also understand that my demonstration of A'Tie and his men's abilities, and my notification of the enemy's existence, is not intended to plunge you into panic and anxiety, nor does it mean that the enemy will launch a full-scale invasion tomorrow."

"They came here with a purpose...and their path of invasion is not so simple...so we still have time...Faced with such an unprecedentedly powerful enemy, I already have a rough idea of ​​how to deal with them."

"I have gathered you all here today for two reasons. First, to let you know the truth, so you are informed and no longer misled by rumors or appearances. Second, to urge you to take immediate action, each fulfilling your responsibilities, to build the strongest bulwark against the coming storm!"

Xiao Ce's voice suddenly became stern and clear: "Now, I give the order!"

"First!"

He looked at the Twelve Fiends, led by Night Owl: "Night Owl, you secret guards, immediately enter maximum combat readiness! Activate all your hidden eyes and ears! Your primary task is to use your expertise in infiltration, eavesdropping, and intelligence analysis to screen all recent abnormal personnel movements, resource allocations, fund flows, technology theft, and... within East Asia, especially Kyoto and its surrounding areas."

An unusual narrative is emerging! Seek out events that appear coincidental yet are deliberately orchestrated. Report any clue, however minute, directly to me and President Yoon! Remember, your enemy may possess far greater disguise and counter-intelligence capabilities than you imagine. Exercise extreme caution; better to be wrong than to let anything slip by!

"Yes, Your Highness!" Night Cat's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he and the other members responded in unison, their voices cold and firm. At this moment, Xiao Ce personally cast out an invisible web of information warfare.

Xiao Ce nodded and said, "Of course, all of this needs to be done in secret. We must absolutely avoid any disturbances..."

The night owl continued to nod.

Xiao Ce turned his gaze to the three marshals, as well as the military commanders Nan Changfeng and Lin Hai, the head of the Ministry of Revenue, "Han Da, Yan Jia, Wei Wuji, Nan Changfeng, and Lin Hai!"

"The general is here!"

"Chen is here!"

The five men stood up solemnly.

"The three armed forces shall maintain their current state of combat readiness, remaining relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside!"

Xiao Ce ordered: "Closely monitor the border, especially the coastal areas, to guard against any possible unusual movements from the West. We cannot rule out the possibility that those extraterrestrial visitors might use Western forces as a cover or pawns."

Meanwhile, under the premise of absolute secrecy, Han Da, you are personally responsible for selecting the most loyal, reliable, and determined elite troops. The size does not need to be too large, but it must be absolutely lean and efficient!

Initiate targeted special training programs. The training content will be discussed in detail later with you, President Yin, and Dean Lin. Lin Hai, the Ministry of Revenue must ensure that the logistical supply channels for this special force are independent and secretive, and prepare long-term, sufficient reserve plans. The necessary resources should be allocated with priority!

"The last general takes command!"

"I accept your order!"

The five people readily agreed, bowing their hands in agreement.

Xiao Ce then looked in the direction of the officials from the Six Ministries: "Xu Zhiyuan, Xing Shoulu..."

The two department heads who were called out bowed and stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, we are here!"

"The two of you should join forces and launch the highest-level internal investigation!"

Xiao Ce said with a firm expression: "The screening scope covers all core institutions: the Presidential Palace, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Six Departments, the Tianji Academy, and the core management of the Golden Society!"

Key areas of investigation: Individuals exhibiting recent unusual behavior, those whose temperament has drastically changed, those who have proposed radical or unconventional policy suggestions, and those who suddenly display extraordinary ideas or technological breakthroughs completely inconsistent with their past abilities and knowledge! Remember, the enemy may not only disguise themselves as newcomers to infiltrate!