Chapter 21 Answer me
"The Battle of Marinefando... This is a complete failure!!"
The stern roar of the new Vice Admiral echoed throughout the entire venue, and was relayed through loudspeakers and video phone bugs to every naval branch on the sea in real time.
At this moment, the navies from all major naval branches in the world stared dumbfounded at the vice admiral with cold eyes and ferocious expression on the phone screen, their faces gradually turning pale, as if they had been struck by lightning.
In the venue, the world was deathly silent.
The navy and the people looked dull and couldn't believe what their ears were hearing.
"The Battle of Marinefando... was a huge failure?"
"But didn't we successfully resist the invasion of the three great pirates including the Golden Lion?"
"That's the Golden Lion Shiji!"
"He even dropped a floating island!"
"We defended our homeland. This should have been a winning battle..."
"Isn't that what Marshal Cyborg Kong and the Warring States General said?"
"..."
People had different opinions and looked at the Vice Admiral on the high platform with disbelief.
Behind Darren, the expressions of Cyborg Kong, Sengoku and Zefa were also filled with astonishment.
This...is different from what was promised!
Didn't you ask Darren to take this opportunity to say something inspiring to everyone?
How could he deny the significance of this war?
Directly characterize the great defense of Marinefando... as a "complete failure"! ?
Or is this some kind of speech technique that they have never heard of?
For a moment, Cyborg Kong and the other three didn't know whether they should stop Darren. The incident and turn were so sudden that they froze before they could recover.
Gion and others also looked stunned, not understanding the meaning of Darren's words.
Porusalino glanced at Darren's back, and a playful and interesting smile suddenly appeared on his lips.
Sakaski slowly opened his closed eyes, and a faint light flashed deep in his eyes.
At this time——
"Lieutenant General Darren! I disagree! We won the battle to defend Marinevando!"
A young naval soldier suddenly raised his hand, gritted his teeth and mustered up the courage to speak loudly.
"Yes, we protected our home!"
Then another naval lieutenant colonel suddenly stood up and retorted.
"This was a huge disaster, and you saved the island, and we all respect you...but you can't take away the contribution and efforts of all of us."
A commodore said angrily.
In another direction, a little girl ran out from the crowd and cried:
"That's right! My brother...Colonel Speed, he fought tooth and nail to protect Marine Vando and sacrificed his own life. How could this be a failure!?"
"..."
One, two, the navy and the people stood up one after another.
They had no objections to Darren's great achievements, and they were grateful and respectful at the same time.
But they had no way of accepting Darren's characterization of the defense of Malinfando as "a failure."
Their relatives, friends, partners, comrades... countless people died and were injured. They had lost too much in order to win this war.
The joy of victory in the war was the last comfort to their sad and wounded hearts.
Therefore, it is difficult for them to accept that what they sacrificed so much in exchange for is not victory but defeat.
They will never allow anyone to take away their "victory".
Facing this turbulent crowd, Warring States frowned and subconsciously took a step forward, wanting to directly interrupt the ceremony and control the situation.
But a strong hand placed on his shoulder stopped him.
Warring States turned around in confusion, only to see Cyborg Kong shaking his head towards him.
"Too late."
Cyborg Kong's expression was extremely complicated, and he sighed softly.
Warring States was stunned.
He turned his head again and looked at the scene.
There were faces full of confusion and even doubts. Countless eyes fell on the Vice Admiral, eagerly waiting for his answer.
Yes, he couldn't stop it.
Darren, who started this fight, can't give a reasonable and satisfactory explanation to the naval officers and people present, and even to the navy around the world who are watching this scene through the phone screen... otherwise it will not end at all.
Thinking of this, Warring States couldn't help but look at Darren's back again and murmured in his heart:
Darren boy, what on earth do you want to do when you say these words...
…
The venue was quiet.
Breathing sounds are clearly audible.
Countless pairs of eyes stared at Darren, like an invisible tide, overwhelming.
If ordinary people faced such pressure, they would probably have a nervous breakdown.
But Darren just laughed suddenly.
"So you all want this to be a glorious, celebrated victory, right?"
he asked.
No one answered aloud, but everyone in the audience nodded.
The curve of the corners of Darren's mouth became more and more sarcastic and mocking.
"So that's it."
"Yeah, you all want this to be a win."
"But in a way, this is indeed a 'great' victory."
Before everyone’s faces could show the joy of recognition—
His voice suddenly rose, like a ferocious beast roaring.
Arms waving angrily!
"We successfully let the dirty, sinful, ugly and despicable pirates attack our headquarters!!"
The sound is loud.
People looked horrified.
"We have successfully turned the "Holy Land of Justice" into the devastated ruins we see now!!"
The tone progresses layer by layer.
A louder and harsher gasp.
"The navy that was supposed to be the world's hegemon has successfully turned into a toy that can be manipulated and provoked at will!!"
Anger reached its peak.
The storm suddenly swept through every corner of the place, making everyone's faces suddenly turn pale.
Darren raised his arms and stared at everyone under the stage.
With cold, angry and stern eyes, no one dared to look at him for a second.
"Then, everyone here please tell me..."
"When a pirate can unscrupulously invade the center of justice power in the entire world;"
"When the navy faced the invasion of pirates and had no choice but to protect themselves, they could only look at him with aggrieved eyes and said, "I'll stop here" and then left gracefully;"
"When the whole world sees how weak our navy is, and sees that the sacred navy headquarters, Marinevando, is nothing more than that..."
"This war..."
Darren raised his head, his eyes almost emitting a cold light that was selective and devouring.
The cold words were like an ancient anchor, hanging in the air word for word for a long time and sinking deeply into everyone's hearts.
"Can it still be called a victory!?"
Everyone was stunned.
Darren roared, veins bulging.
A majestic and terrifying aura suddenly erupted from his body, turning into a mighty tide that swept through the world and spread out in all directions.
There were strong winds and lightning, and the color of the heaven and earth suddenly changed!
"answer me!"
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