Chapter 035: I Offer My Blood to the Xuanyuan!

After the live broadcast officially began, Le Xiaotian saw Director Tang outside the monitoring room signaling to him.

Looking at the document information transmitted onto the three-dimensional screen before him, Le Xiaotian brought it to the attention of viewers across the nation. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the message General Win has sent us. Let us take a look."

As he read through the details of the document, Le Xiaotian's expression grew darker and darker.

Likewise, throughout the entire country of Fama—beyond his direct view—the faces of every audience member before their television sets mirrored his own.

Shock, outrage, fury!

Everyone was well aware of the depths of corruption among those in power. But only when confronted with it firsthand does the impact become truly profound, the anger all the more consuming.

Embezzling death benefits from the families of fallen soldiers, malicious conscription, extracting various fees under the guise of recruitment, devouring military funds, forcibly deploying men to the front, secretly commissioning missions to eliminate those they wished dead.

One by one, the acts of corruption and abuse of power were laid bare—a string of scandals so staggering they were hard to believe.

At this, Le Xiaotian could no longer contain himself. He slammed the table and exclaimed, "Unbelievable! Have these people lost all conscience? How could anyone carry out such monstrous deeds? If these people remain in power, and Fama does not fall, I will take responsibility! Damn it, they all deserve to die!"

Le Xiaotian's fury was met with the agreement of tens of millions in Beihai. The night in Beihai was ablaze with clamor; cries for justice shook the heavens.

However, in other parts of Fama, there were dissenting voices.

A viewer from Wuchuan: "This host has a fiery temper. He actually dares say such things? Bold."

A viewer from the capital: "Le Xiaotian has no sense of propriety. Just a minor host, yet he dares discuss affairs of state?"

A viewer from Dalan: "I support him—some of the royal high command have become utterly deranged of late. They deserve to die."

A viewer from Yunluo: "Though this is just written information, I trust General Win’s character. They deserve to die."

Regarding the thousands upon thousands of filthy acts and the countless officials named in the document, the people harbored no doubts.

First, because everyone had always suspected as much; second, because the whistleblower was General Win Dengbo, a three-star general of Fama!

Tonight, as sleeplessness swept the nation, Le Xiaotian calmed himself.

He then continued, "Who would have thought that General Win cared so much for his soldiers? Then may I ask, why did you seize the Blue Moon Prison’s Star Tower? Could it be that among the prisoners of Star Tower, there lurks a mastermind behind all these events?"

At his question, the country was stunned as one.

General Win had occupied Beihai’s Blue Moon Prison? How was this connected to everything else?

Could it be, as the host suggested, that the Star Tower still concealed a shadowy hand controlling everything from behind the scenes?

Fama was in complete upheaval. "Forget sleeping, get up and watch the news!"

Over the phone, Win Dengbo paused, then finally stated his demand, "Before I proceed, I wish to speak with Her Majesty the Queen."

To speak with the Queen? What kind of development was this? The plot felt strangely familiar.

For a moment, Le Xiaotian was at a loss as to what role he was expected to play.

At the same time, Director Tang, Li Hongmei, Zhao Dezhu, the bearded man, Huang Qiang, and the rest of the Lotus Television staff were collectively dumbfounded.

Others might not know, but those here understood: General Win had not only seized Blue Moon Prison, he was also holding thirty thousand hostages. He had simply not mentioned this yet.

Surely the royal family was already aware; rescue operations were likely already underway.

Ordinarily, the Queen would never appear.

But if she did, Lotus Television would instantly become Fama’s number one network—set in stone.

This special news segment, "Military Celebrities vs. Political Celebrities," was destined for legendary ratings—it had already reached 59%! Maintaining this record for a century would be no surprise.

But whether the Queen would appear was not up to them.

At this, Le Xiaotian said, "Very well, we are making contact now. In the meantime, General Win, could you tell us about your brother? After all, that was the fuse that set this off."

Hearing this, Director Tang and the others broke into a cold sweat.

Brother Xiaotian, do you not grasp the gravity of the situation? Didn’t you just say you were nervous? I don’t sense nerves at all—maybe you meant you’re feeling bold?

Fortunately, Win Dengbo spared them, refusing, "Let us speak of that after I have spoken with the Queen."

At this, Director Tang and Li Hongmei breathed a sigh of relief. The effort to connect with the Queen’s office sped up considerably.

Through the Queen’s secretary—and given the Queen was already aware of the matter—she agreed swiftly.

Once the news arrived, Director Tang motioned for the staff to inform Le Xiaotian, lest he complicate things.

Upon seeing the message, Le Xiaotian was momentarily stunned. The Queen agreed just like that? What of national dignity?

Realizing he still didn’t fully understand this world, Le Xiaotian steadied himself and announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, we are now connecting with Her Majesty the Queen. How will she handle this matter? Let us wait and see."

Beep—beep—beep.

When the tone sounded, Le Xiaotian answered, "Your Majesty, good evening."

A woman’s voice resounded in the ears of the entire nation, as well as Le Xiaotian’s: "Good evening, Brother Xiaotian."

The Queen is watching me? Incredible!

For a moment, Le Xiaotian felt the world was a beautiful place.

He then handed the question to the Queen. "Your Majesty, General Win is on the line. Let me connect you."

After the connection was made, Win Dengbo respectfully greeted her, "Your Majesty, I greet you."

Though viewers could not see him, everyone could hear in his voice that he had knelt.

The Queen spoke, "General Win, are you truly resolved to see this through?"

Rising, Win Dengbo replied, "Your Majesty, I am prepared. It is an act of desperation, and I beg your forgiveness."

The Queen continued, "To borrow a phrase from Brother Xiaotian: 'Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.' I promise all the people of Fama that I will punish the political cancers of this nation to the fullest extent. At the same time, your actions, though understandable, have broken the law and must be punished accordingly."

Win Dengbo replied calmly, "Your Majesty is wise. I have always known that you are a good Queen, devoted to Fama and her people. Serving you has been my greatest honor. But I also know that you alone cannot accomplish this mission."

"That is why I have broadcast this nationwide: with me, and with the hundreds of millions of citizens of Fama, you will have the ultimate instrument of change. To use another phrase from Brother Xiaotian: 'With my blood, I recommend Xuanyuan.' We will stand with you to banish Fama’s darkness. Afterward, my 2,345 officers and I will all atone with our lives."

Listening to their exchange, Le Xiaotian was deeply moved. Their capacity to learn, their depth of understanding, their level of awareness—were extraordinary.

How could such a nation not become strong? They spoke so well—let there be justice!

If justice is not enough, I, Le Xiaotian, will help carry it out!

In that moment, Le Xiaotian’s blood burned with passion, inspired by General Win and the Queen.

After a brief silence, the Queen spoke at last. "Since you have decided, General Win, then let us fight!"

Thud! Thud, thud, thud!

A succession of kneeling sounds echoed; on the other end of the line, not only did Win Dengbo kneel, but so did hundreds and thousands of officers with him.

Now, Win Dengbo’s tone at last betrayed agitation, tinged with sorrow and resignation, but above all, with determination. "Your Majesty, I beg your forgiveness once more. We will wield the dance of destiny, for only in this way can we ensure all take notice, and awaken the people of Fama completely!"

The Dance of Destiny!

The moment those words were uttered, silence fell across Fama—a deathly, utter silence.