It's rare to see such animated expression on the face of the otherwise stoic Elder; if it emerges, it suggests urgency. Seems like the Seneschal has news about the plan, "Elder, is it good or bad?"

"Good, good news, get going!"

Upon hearing this, John clenches his fists and rushes out of the camp without a word. Following the urgent commands, the administrative staff of the Flame Legion spread the news to the entire city within 15 minutes.

Want to eat your fill at every meal? Yearn for the lawful privileges of ordinary citizens? Ever thought about leaving this godforsaken galaxy in search of a new home, or taking out a loan to buy a house and get yourself a pretty Federal girlfriend? Or maybe joining the glorious Flame Legion, or even seeing the magnificent starlit cosmos?

It's all achievable. Come on, don't hesitate, dear members of the Freedom Line. For democracy, for freedom, and for all that you've been dreaming about.

John also releases a combat report from the Mardis front line. This planet will soon fall under the temporary rule of the Empire, but ambition can't conquer the hearts of those yearning to reclaim Mardis. As they say, evil deeds inevitably lead to self-destruction. At least at this time, we must choose to leave. To those who, for various reasons, plan to stay on Mardis, we can only wish them peace. I believe that one day, we will all set foot on this land again.

Upon hearing this news, the people's initial response was disbelief. Not only could they gain the rights of a federal legal resident, but they could also secure a loan to buy a house and join the Flame Legion. No one ever thought that living on this decayed planet would allow them to see the beautiful starlit cosmos.

But who is John? A revolutionary who has fought on Mardis for more than 20 years, firmly committed, straightforward, and full of good strategies. His contributions to Mardis cannot be summed up in a few words. Perhaps the Elder is quite well respected on the southern front, but the real fighter on the front line is John. He is the true champion who has rescued the Freedom Line countless times in times of crisis. No one would dare question his voice.

The moment the news reached them, Phantom City plunged into a frenzy. Everyone joined the intense discussion, talking about possible future trajectories and everything they could dream of. Would it be as John described? The Federation, a city that advocates freedom and democracy, is said to be fair in trade, and a day's salary is enough for the Freedom Line to eat for a month. People couldn't even imagine this being true.

However, Mardis was now at a dead end. Apart from a final confrontation, what else could they hope for? Moreover, this statement has John's assurance. For a while, those gathered in Phantom City all flocked towards Area F...

Some people regretted, some people rejoiced, some people exclaimed, and some people were filled with fear and confusion.

Those who regretted were mainly those who harbored hidden agendas. Damn it, they hadn't had time to grab a few kilos of rice they had at home. Those who rejoiced were the ones who finally saw hope at this dead end. It was exasperating how life was full of twists and turns... but now they had to move. The experienced veterans were leading the way, if they didn't leave now, they would miss the departure time.

Before long, two enormous Zeus Shield cruisers arrived with a thunderous roar. The flag on the lead ship was clearly marked with the Saudi emblem. At first sight of this, people panicked... The clamor and debate was completely drowned out by the rush of wind until the Zeus Shield halted at Phantom City Spaceport in Area F, and people's hearts finally calmed down.

Thousands of eyes converged, and everyone stepped aside to let a man through. With his slightly messy hair, he sauntered down the boarding stairs, "John, organize the people to board the ship quickly."

John was taken aback upon hearing the words, opened his mouth and tried to keep his voice down as much as possible, "Boss, aren't you going to say something?" His voice was quite low, yet everyone around could hear it clearly. This whole operation seemed a bit fishy.

Feng Yi certainly wanted to say a few comforting words, but there wasn't time. He responded briskly, "Our actions will be detected by the Empire sooner or later. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get everyone on board the ship, and we will talk further once we are on. Move, move..." Feng Yi urged, "Don't you want to see the splendid cosmos sooner?"

Ah, what are we waiting for then? John snapped his fingers, and tens of thousands of the Freedom Line fighters rushed onto the boarding stairs of the first Zeus Shield in an instant. Even though there were many people, there were also many boarding stairs. In just half an hour, aside from the armed personnel maintaining order below, all of the Freedom Line had boarded.

Most people had only heard of the Zeus Shield, but they never imagined what was inside. Swimming pools, gyms, entertainment rooms, and facilities one could only dream of; it was like a mini space fortress. But aside from waiting and quietly discussing, no one really dared to touch these things. This was a wholly new space that they had never experienced before.

Of course, order was essential. Feng Yi's first order was for everyone to gather in the main training area. Although it felt slightly cramped, there was plenty of room to accommodate everyone on a usual Zeus Shield.

He emphasized the subsequent plan: we might return to the Federation or hide in the asteroid belt to try to dodge detection. The Bermuda starlit river has now fallen under Bergheide's control. If we appear, we may be sniped in space by Bergheide.

However, the main issue was accommodating everyone. We too can enjoy the benefits that the imperial soldiers get, such as individual hibernation cabins, and 30 dollars worth of food per day. The money saved can be used to buy personal items, such as inflatable dolls for men, and cucumbers and bananas for women.

The Flame Legion has always treated everyone equally. If you join, you'll enjoy a daily allowance of 118 dollars. After the second year, when you become a veteran, the allowance rises from 118 dollars per day to 234. If you show outstanding performance and achieve distinguished service, you may have the opportunity to become a sergeant major or even an officer. By then, your daily allowance will be over 300 dollars. Added up, it's a white-collar salary of ten thousand dollars a month.

Originally, many of the Freedom Line planned to return to the Federation. After all, life in Mardis was driven by desperation. But this speech changed the minds of many.

Having said his piece, Feng Yi turned and left.

Of course, joining the Flame Legion now is not as easy as before. This unit, built from the honor stacked upon the blood of countless brothers, is awe-inspiring, even in its rudimentary stage. They won't accept anyone over the age of 50 or below 15.

With a roar... the Zeus Shield finally broke its atmospheric constraints and left the atmosphere. The crisp scenery stretched out before them, and the beautiful starlit river presented through holographic imaging left everyone dumbstruck. It was a magical and stunning sight... black yet elegant. Some cried on the spot, having never before seen such a breathtaking scene in their lives!

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