Rebirth: The Universe's Hidden Heiress-Chapter 134: Farce Coming to an End (1)

The blow dealt by the Alliance Science Academy hit not only the royal family but also the space pirates.

Bartland wasn’t surprised that the first wave of insects he released was stopped by the Alliance Army. As long as the Queen was there, they could continuously produce a large number of insects to keep attacking the Alliance.

He was planning a second wave of insects to attack at night when he saw the chaos on the Alliance side through a new opticomputer. Lying back in his chair, he felt pleased, postponing his battle plans to enjoy watching the three factions bite each other.

The more chaotic the situation, the happier he was. If the Alliance started fighting within itself, the Alliance Army wouldn’t have the strength to deal with the insect swarm, making it easier for him to control the entire Alliance.

However, his joy didn’t last long. Upon seeing the statement from the Science Academy, Bartland’s face darkened immediately.

The space pirates and the Alliance Army were naturally opposed. The only ones who could join forces with them were the Science Academy and the royal family. But the royal family was useless. Humphrey at the Science Academy at least provided some help. Now, it seemed likely that Humphrey had been captured, and the current leaders of the Science Academy had joined forces with the Alliance Army.

Bartland clenched the edge of the table until the iron table cracked, then turned to his subordinates with a terrifying smile, "Go get the solution Humphrey made earlier. I want to prepare a special gift for Kuba. I can’t wait to see his pained expression when he receives it."

"Also," Bartland suddenly realized Humphrey was still useful to them and continued to instruct his subordinates, "find Humphrey in the Alliance Science Academy and bring him to me."

He remembered Humphrey’s research on insectoid evolution had reached the second stage. If successful, the Alliance Army would face even more brutal insectoids. Bartland’s eyes flashed with madness, as if he could already see the Alliance Army being devoured by the insectoids, his mouth twisting into an excited grin.

The subordinate, not daring to stay in the same room with him for another second, rushed out to get Humphrey from the Science Academy.

The space pirates hidden in Capital Octoxis received the message and immediately headed to the Alliance Science Academy. However, they failed to breach the Academy’s advanced defense system and were caught red-handed by the enforcement officers who came to take Humphrey away. They were all taken to the Alliance prison, ready for interrogation.

On the interstellarnet, after two of the three factions made their statements, the Alliance Army maintained silence. No matter how people questioned them, they played dead and stayed silent.

People had complex feelings towards the Alliance Army.

Back in the day, the Alliance Army delayed rescuing people, bargaining for benefits with the other two parties, leading to heavy civilian casualties. However, they did save the Alliance. The fact that the then General Fleet Admiral and several legions perished with the Queen was absolutely true.

Thus, people could only criticize the Alliance Army’s moral consciousness. They accused them of being cold-blooded, disregarding human lives for the sake of benefits, and concealing the true history without ever apologizing.

But the current situation was special. With the insectoids pressing in, the Alliance Army was on the frontline protecting them. Criticizing the Alliance Army on the interstellar net seemed somewhat ungrateful and unjustifiable.

People were also afraid that if the Alliance Army was criticized too harshly, they might abandon their duties. Many were uncertainly staring at their opticomputers, lost in confusion.

Some started saying, "These things were done by the Alliance Army a hundred years ago, right? It has nothing to do with the current Alliance Army. Let’s not blame them, be rational."

"Yeah, what if the current Alliance Army doesn’t even know about this? They’re not at fault. And whether this matter is true or not hasn’t been determined yet. Let’s not get too excited."

"It’s impossible they don’t know. If two students could find out, I don’t believe the Alliance Army doesn’t know."

"No conclusion? The Science Academy has admitted it. The Alliance Army is just playing dead."

"Forget everything else, at least the Alliance Army should come out and apologize." fгeewebnovёl.com

"If the Alliance Army apologizes, we should forgive them, right? The Alliance still needs their protection."

"Forgive? Who are you to forgive on behalf of those who were slaughtered by the insectoids a hundred years ago due to the infighting? Who do you think you are?"

"Apologizing doesn’t equal forgiveness! An apology can’t bring the dead back to life, but not even apologizing is indeed too much!"

The argument was heated online. At this moment, the royal family quietly organized a counterattack.

People on the interstellarnet started to accuse those who exposed the matter of having ulterior motives. They said the guy wanted to divide the Alliance in the face of the insectoid threat. They subtly pointed the finger at the Alliance Army, saying they were the ones who benefited the most from this public opinion battle, and it was likely all their arrangement.

The timing of the exposure was indeed too coincidental. Some people were swayed by the royal family’s secretly arranged remarks, and even went to UUA’s account to demand that the two "rumormongers" be handed over.

UUA strongly responded to the public’s queries, stating that Toru and Kimiko were brave and excellent students. UUA would definitely not expel them and planned to reward them instead.

After receiving the news, Toru and Kimiko excitedly celebrated in their small group chat. Yuka glanced at it before exiting and turned her attention to a new application to join the Stellar Corps.

The applicant’s name was one Yuka never expected - Donny Horn.

Yuka knew Donny had taken over the Horn family, bearing the fate of the entire family. It seemed impossible for her to abandon her family to join her army. She decided to message Donny to find out what this was about.

Ten minutes before Yuka received Donny’s enlistment application, Donny walked into her father’s study and said, "Father, I want to join the Stellar Corps."

Not waiting for his anger, Donny continued in an unemotional tone, "The royal family is now the target of public criticism. Can the nobility really still exist? Is there any need to continue our Horn family’s plan to support the next heir?"

A tea cup flew past her head, smashing against the door and shattering.

Donny, unblinking, recalled Yuka’s resolute figure standing in front of her, and for the first time, looked straight at her furious father, continuing, "Let go of your illusions, Father. I’ve already dismantled the family’s network. The remaining assets can provide for the Horn family for the rest of their lives, as long as they stay out of trouble."

"Are you threatening me?" Donny’s father slammed the desk and roared, "How dare you, Donny?!"

"I want to join the Stellar Corps," Donny reiterated slowly but firmly. "I’m not here to ask for your permission, but to inform you. It’s okay if you don’t agree, unless you want to give up your current comfortable life."

As Donny’s father was about to throw another tea cup, he caught Donny’s gaze and froze.

She really dared!

Donny’s father shivered inexplicably, set down the cup, his face ugly but trying to maintain composure, and said, "Get out!"

Donny nodded at him and left the room.

Morris followed her, laughing, "My dear sister, are you finally going to wander with me and taste freedom?"

"Don’t talk nonsense," Donny said coldly, "Did you bring the evidence?"