“You...you...you...” Commander Andrew pointed angrily at the two governors, never expecting that they would stand in Saint Cana’s group.

Actually, he misunderstood half of it.

The real decision for these two governors was made just before this.

Prior to this, Saint Cana had only contacted them once, for less than thirty minutes.

Saint Cana knew about these two governors.

Because the territory of the Holy Angels family is located at the border of the jurisdictions of these two governors, they have some contact with these two governors in private.

Governor Melissa may look beautiful, but Saint Cana knows she is a rose with thorns.

Rumors circulated that many of her admirers were in the Imperial Senate, but Saint Cana knew perfectly well that Regent Melissa had never touched a single man.

Those men were nothing more than playthings controlled by her.

That's why Saint Cana is so certain.

It was because she knew that Governor Melissa didn't actually like men at all.

She almost suffered because of this.

However, after that, Saint Cana and Governor Melissa maintained a mentor-student and friend-like relationship and lived in peace.

In this discussion within the Imperial Senate regarding the Zerg cataclysm, whether it was the migration plan or the idea of ​​sharing the fate of the Empire, the focus was on various issues.

Governor Melissa herself maintained an ambiguous attitude.

Saint Cana was not surprised at all by this.

Because Melissa herself can be described as a person with extremely wavering faith, Saint Cana initially had a conflict with her over her beliefs.

Melissa is a profit-driven person. She controls nearly a third of the interstellar trade within the Holy Radiant Empire, and she is even willing to use her own military fleet to escort ships for money.

For her, everything has value.

Even if it's... fighting for one's country.

Therefore, Melissa was very good at changing her tune, and Saint Cana was certain that if she didn't step forward, Governor Melissa would definitely agree to the relocation plan and leave the Holy Radiant Empire without hesitation.

In her catchphrase, she was the captain of the ship and had to make sure that her crew could sail through the storm toward dawn. She could not let down those who trusted and followed her.

As for the rest... they're not important.

Because she clearly understood Governor Melissa's personality, Saint Cana was the first to approach her and directly revealed her trump card.

However, the meticulous Governor Melissa did not express her opinion on the spot.

Saint Cana did not insist.

As for Consul Gilbert, he was straightforward, warlike, and passionate.

Unfortunately, this passionate consul was the poorest and most 'incompetent' of the five consuls.

The Saints family controlled all the military factories that supplied him with interstellar warships.

Because he had no background, he was a soldier who climbed up from the bottom and eventually stood in this position through his military achievements. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The reason he was able to stand in this position was only partly {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} due to his own merits; a large part of the reason was that the group behind him believed he was the easiest puppet to control.

Therefore, to outsiders, this Gilbert consul has always been known as a hound of the Saints family.

At this moment, Governor Andrew probably never expected that his own hunting dog would suddenly bite him.

"I am the captain of this ship, and I must think about the future for my crew."

"I'm very sorry, Elder Andrew." Governor Melissa bowed slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips despite her apologetic words.

That was a genuine smile.

It's clear that Governor Melissa also dislikes the relocation plan.

After all, this is where she built her interstellar trade empire.

"From the moment I became a soldier, my dream has been to protect my planet, my galaxy, and my hometown."

Perhaps for a time afterward, I forgot my original aspirations.

But luckily, Commander Saint Cana awakened me.

She showed me the horrific destruction caused by the interstellar Zerg in those three star systems you abandoned.

"My faith forbids me from standing by and watching this unfold throughout the entire Holy and Glorious Empire." Consul Gilbert straightened up, feeling it was the first time in decades he had stood upright.

Saint Cana turned to look at the group of nobles below the stage.

She loathed these people, but had to admit she needed them to control the current Holy Glory Empire. In peacetime, she might have eliminated them without hesitation.

But not now.

The Empire needs a stable order and a complete war order to provide logistical support for the upcoming long-term war against the interstellar Zerg.

If these nobles are eliminated, their territories will fall into chaos for a period of time.

To restore order, a large number of interstellar fleets will be needed.

Saint Cana doesn't have that much time or fleet right now.

Therefore, she had to make use of these guys.

Saint Cana gazed at the crowd below the stage like an ice queen, her sharp eyes sending chills down everyone's spine.

It was as if they were now under a guillotine, facing certain death at any moment.

"You should all have seen the current situation in the empire."

All ten Holy Light Legions—Saints, Holy Wings, Holy Guardians, Clerics, and Holy Lance Soldiers—are gone.

After the remaining Saintess Legion finished its rest and reorganization, the replacement starships were only 70% of their full strength.

The Holy Cross Legion has not been restored to its original organization to this day, and its current number of interstellar warships is less than three hundred, making it practically defunct.

"The only ones with real combat power are the Inquisition Legion, the Holy Radiance Legion, and my Holy Angel Legion." Saint Cana paused here.

Governor Melissa spoke up, "The Holy Radiance Legion is now fully under the command of Commander Saint Cana."

The Holy Light Legion is controlled by Governor Melissa, because she's rich.

"The commander of the Tribunal Legion is my friend, and at my urging, he will not take any action in the next 24 hours."

As for... what happened next..." Governor Melissa smiled slightly.

The rest is self-evident.

This commander of the Tribunal Legion is opportunistic; he sides with whoever has the upper hand.

Saint Cana continued, "Our empire has five fleet groups."

The Northern Sacred Fleet, with its 200,000 interstellar warships; the Western Sacred Fleet, with its 230,000 interstellar warships; and the Southern Sacred Fleet, with its 150,000 interstellar warships—nearly 600,000 interstellar warships in total—are all under my control.

As for the Eastern Sacred Fleet Group and the Central Sacred Fleet Group, I think you will receive news about them soon.

So now, everyone, please make your choice.

Those who are willing to stay with me and fight alongside the people of the Empire, please stand on my left.

Those who wish to continue the relocation plan, please stand on the right.

Saint Cana raised her hands and looked at the crowd.

At that moment, she appeared before everyone as an angel of judgment.

The left hand represents life, the right hand represents death.