Chapter 723: The Speech at the Prisoner Camp
Chapter 723: The Speech at the Prisoner Camp
The agreement stipulates:
1. The redemption price for Skrull prisoners is as follows: 200 tons of gold for a 7th Rank, 20 tons of gold for a 6th Rank, 2 tons of gold for a 5th Rank, 0.2 tons of gold for a 4th Rank, and so on.
2. For the three 6th Rank Blue Star players, including Qianbei Buzui, Blue Star will redeem them for 60 tons of gold.
3. Any future captives taken by either side will be redeemed at the prices listed in the first clause.
4. Prior to the final battle, neither side is allowed to arbitrarily kill captives.
...
These are the four main points of the agreement.
Through this agreement, Blue Star officially returned over 18,000 Skrull captives in exchange for approximately 1,100 tons of gold and three 6th Rank players.
Su Yu found 1,100 tons of gold acceptable, and Manina XIII reluctantly agreed.
Regardless, the agreement was successfully negotiated.
Both sides will exchange the captives and gold at the Fuji Spring tomorrow at this time.
...
The ransom agreement quickly spread, soon reaching the internet on Blue Star.
Everyone was actively sharing their opinions on the matter.
Some felt the ransom was too low, while others thought it was reasonable.
Of course, there were also some bizarre comments, suggesting that Blue Star humans should not accept any ransom and should return the captives to the Skrulls, in exchange for a promise that the Skrulls would not exterminate humanity.
For Su Yu, the ransom price was acceptable.
After all, this price was already ten times the standard ransom price on Skrull, and asking for more would be difficult.
Moreover, Blue Star was not just returning captives. These captives had undergone "education" and "reconditioning" in the prison camp for one to several months, and they now had additional thoughts. They would likely become assets for the Skrull expeditionary force in the future.
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At the foot of Yunlu Mountain, the Skrull prisoner camp.
Lambert woke up from his nap, feeling excited as he began to pack his bags.
He wasn't packing because he had learned that his homeworld would redeem them; rather, he was preparing for an important activity at the prisoner camp.
In the camp, the instructors would usually take them out to see the human world at least once a month, allowing them to experience human culture and landscapes.
The prisoners loved this activity.
Today, it was Lambert's turn to go out. It would be his third time, and the instructor had promised to take him to see the Longmen Grottoes, a masterpiece of ancient Blue Star culture. Lambert was very excited about it.
Just as he was happily humming a tune while packing, another Skrull entered his room.
Lambert glanced at the newcomer, then turned back to his packing. "Oh, it's Grant. Are you done packing?"
Grant was a friend he had made in the camp, and they had become very close. Grant was also supposed to go with him to the Longmen Grottoes.
"No, Lambert. I just received a notification from Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong. The outing has been canceled," Grant said solemnly.
"Cancelled? Why?" Lambert's hand froze mid-air as he turned around, his face filled with disbelief.
He had been looking forward to this outing for a long time. Why had it been canceled so suddenly?
"I don't know," Grant shrugged. "Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong has called us to the parade ground. He said he'll explain the reason when we get there."
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Fifteen minutes later, the largest parade ground in the prisoner camp was filled with Skrull prisoners.
Almost all 18,000 prisoners were present.
However, there were distinctions among the prisoners.
The 2nd and 3rd Rank ordinary Skrull soldiers stood together.
The 4th and 5th Rank Skrull officers stood together.
Lambert and the other 16 6th Rank Saint Domains stood together.
Legendary Seventh-Rank strongman Hayden Sunfire and the camp's chief instructor, Lin Huiyong, stood together.
Upon arriving at the grounds, Rambo asked the nearby Sixth-Rank inmates about the cancellation of the outdoor activities, but no one knew the reason.
...
Once most of the prisoners were gathered, Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong cleared his throat and solemnly addressed everyone, "I've called you all here today because I have an important announcement to make."
As all eyes turned to him, Lin Huiyong announced loudly, "Just 20 minutes ago, Su Yu and the Skrull Expeditionary Force's Commander, Lance, finalized the prisoner redemption agreement.
Your home planet has paid to redeem you.
Starting from noon tomorrow, I will send you back to Skrull in batches. You can go home!"
A wave of reactions swept through the prisoners. Their first reaction was shock, followed by the realization that they were about to leave. However, no one was particularly happy.
During their time in the camp, most of them had grown to love this place. The humans of Earth provided them with ample privileges. They were never forced to reveal any military intelligence, nor were they mistreated. Instead, they were given medical treatment, organized basketball games, and taken on tours of Earth's cultural landmarks.
In many ways, their time in the camp was better than life on their home planet, except for the occasional dietary discomfort.
Upon learning they were returning home, no one was particularly elated.
Especially the Second and Third-Rank ordinary prisoners, who would likely be recalled into the expeditionary force to fight in the decisive battle in six months, only to die anonymously on some forgotten battlefield.
To be honest, many of them preferred not to go back.
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Rambo's heart sank even further.
While the other prisoners were reluctant to return, he didn't want to go back at all.
After all, he was the man who had disgraced Emperor Sunfire! If he returned, he would likely be captured and tortured to death by "Flare."
But he had to go back.
His unique status meant that countless eyes were on him. How could he avoid returning?
Rambo's face turned pale.
His friend, Grant, could only pat his shoulder in consolation, unable to do anything more.
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As the murmurs began to die down, Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong stepped up and said loudly, "Once you return, I hope you can spread the word during your free time—Earthlings have no intention of continuing this war. We only wish for peace and coexistence.
Imagine if your side wins this war. The civilization of Earth would be destroyed, and those present here might not share in the spoils of victory. Most of you will likely die on the battlefield, while the true beneficiaries, those who never set foot on the front lines, will reap all the rewards.
If our side wins... don't dismiss it so easily. With Su Yu's rapid growth, the formidable Eighth-Rank strength of Cao Cao, and the potential return of Eighth-Rank Yang Jian, do you think we have no chance of winning at all?
If we win, the entire Skrull will be dragged into the mire of war, including the ambitious leaders of your planet. No one will benefit.
Why don't we try for peace?
If we can live in peace, you can freely visit Earth, enjoy our cuisine, and avoid dying on the battlefield.
Wouldn't it be better for both sides to work together and prosper?"
(End of Chapter)
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