Chapter 1498 Spiritual Inheritance
Looking at the other party's firm and serious eyes, even Rega, who had long been accustomed to focusing on self-interest, couldn't help but be touched by it.
But it's a pity that he was touched and wanted to give up everything and join the resistance organization on this road where no light can be seen. He was unwilling, and he was sure that most Sluvender would not be willing.
Even those people who the other party says should not be victims!
"How can the people become victims? If Ye Erlan is completely victorious this time, they will become the people of Ye Erlan. It is better than following you and becoming cannon fodder!"
Faced with such doubts, Cruise still did not waver at all, and even asked, "Do you think that after Ye Erlan completely takes over Sluvende, they will treat the original Sluvende elves and the original Ye Erlan elves equally?"
"when--"
Rega subconsciously wanted to say "of course", but when the words came to his lips, he took them back. Facing Cruise's eyes that saw everything but were extremely pure, he really couldn't say such words against his will.
Rega's silence was as expected by Cruise, and he continued: "Or, do you think the people of Erlan are living a very happy life?"
"Is not it?"
Rhaegar did not remain silent this time. Although Sluvende was "supervised" by Erlan, the Sluvende elf did not have no chance to go abroad.
Rhaegar had traveled to the Northern Kingdoms in his early years, and even went to the Underdark, but from what he saw and heard, the people of Erlan were already quite good among all countries.
The basic life is worry-free, and there is still room for advancement. It is countless times better than the life of the Sluvende elves now!
Of course, "people" in the elven context does not specifically refer to civilians. The word has an ancient flavor, because at that time the distinctions between classes were not as obvious as they are now.
Cruise was not surprised by Rhaegar's rebuttal, but only felt sad, "Not talking about the real life of the people in ancient times, let's talk about Sluvend. Before the war, the people's lives were far more prosperous than in Yeerland now."
Cruise only talked about prosperity, but not "well-being" and "development", because Sluvind at that time was actually very similar to Cormanso now, with distinct classes.
It's just that most of the Sruvend elves are gold elves, and there are less complicated racial factors like Cormanthor. But generally speaking, just in terms of the living standards of civilians, it is indeed better than the current Ye Erlan.
In fact, the restoration that Cruise pursues is not to allow Sluvender to return to the past as it was, but to restore the country for the people, and this is actually what most Slvender resistance groups are pursuing -
We must protect the majority of the people from discrimination, oppression, and exploitation in Erlan.
"You, the generations born after the war, have lost their faith and can only calculate gains and losses. You really let me down."
Cruise had a rare expression of loneliness on his face, and Wendisha, who had been silent next to him, immediately interjected, "This shouldn't include us, right?"
Cruise shook his head, but said: "Do you dare to say that you didn't join the Exact Contract because you were tired of the boring life and wanted to seek excitement?"
"Then I must have gotten better now!" Wendisha patted the armor on his chest and made a clicking sound.
"There are some changes. I have to say that your second-generation leader is really a sage with great wisdom and heart for the people!" Cruise sighed.
According to his understanding, the organization [Ecrikes Contract] (known as the Secret Society or the Restoration Organization to the outside world) only had the foundation for inheritance and development from the second generation onwards.
Currently, among all the resistance organizations in Sluvende, only the [Ecrikes Contract] is the most in line with his wishes.
When it comes to the second-generation leader, Wendisha also has a look of admiration, but Elder Rega has a look of confusion, "What on earth are you talking about? How does this have anything to do with faith?"
"Wendisha, tell me, I'll go look elsewhere."
Having said this, Cruise's body remained motionless, which made Rega even more confused. At this time, Vendisha had already begun to persuade:
"Elder Lei Jia, maybe you think we will fail in the end, but what I want to say is that the people will win. Even if we individuals fail, our will to resist will be passed on and continue to inspire those who come after us to continue resisting until we achieve the ultimate goal. victory."
"Does it make sense for you to do this?"
"What you said is what General Cruz said about having no faith, or that your faith is yourself. Personally, I respect your choice, but history will not. It will nail you to the pillar of shame." Go up and never get rid of it.”
"Are you threatening me?"
"No, I'm just stating a fact. Ye Erlan is making big moves right now, but the balance of victory has already tilted towards us!"
"How is this possible? Don't forget how Sluvender was defeated back then!"
"Of course I will not forget it. Because of Salvin's participation in the war and the tacit support of the countries in the North, if it is really one-on-one, Yeerlan cannot be Sluvende's opponent at all."
When it comes to previous defeats, Wendisha behaves very relaxedly, unlike ordinary members of the resistance organization who always avoid talking about past defeats.
Because as long as we talk about past failures, we will inevitably have such an association - Sluvender failed in its heyday in the past, so now these straggler-like resistance organizations will inevitably end in failure.
But Vendisha, or the [Ecrikes Contract] organization, has no such idea. In their view, resistance itself is a helpless choice.
The new generation is actually not qualified to judge what was right and wrong back then, but there is one thing that the new generation of Sluvender cannot avoid.
That is Erlan's oppression and exploitation of Sruvind.
Even if the resistance of [Ecicles Contract] fails, as long as oppression and exploitation still exist, the seeds of resistance will be there, and the spirit of resistance inherited by the organization will be the spark that ignites the fire.
It doesn't need to be much, as long as it exists, it can keep the resistance flowing until the final victory.
In the current existence of the Northland Alliance, mass extermination will most likely become a thing of the past. So, even if Ye Erlan finally wins the hearts of the people of Sluvende, it will be a change that has to be made because of the resistance activities.
It can also be considered a victory of resistance.
In fact, the [Eclix Contract] where Wendisha is located does not taboo the so-called "failure" at all, they are more concerned about the inheritance of the spirit of resistance.
Of course, if there is an opportunity to achieve a comprehensive victory, they will naturally not miss it, and will even take it more seriously than other resistance organizations.
Now, they have seen the hope of comprehensive victory. Although it is still slim, it is much better than the past ending where they could only achieve "passive victory".