The student's words were resonant and inspiring.
Everyone around them roared in low voices.
"Never submit to the autocratic rule of the evil empire."
"We don't have enough people, do we?" Someone raised a question, "We only have a hundred people at most here, but they have ten thousand, and their weapons and equipment are advanced. We will be suppressed very quickly."
"Don't worry, I've already prepared. Besides us, some other people will participate in this action. As long as we kill those few leading officers, we can incite people to resist the brutal rule of the Imperium together. Those people just need someone to lead them."
"Resistance will inevitably involve bloodshed and sacrifice. Only blood can awaken the resistance of the people of Verlo and let them know that if they don't resist now, their country and race will perish. Let us be the first to fire the shot, awaken all the citizens of Verlo, and let them all take up arms and resist. We must tell those damned imperialists that this is the Votan Alliance, our homeland, not their colony. They cannot destroy a civilization that has existed for ten thousand years."
After this speech, everyone participating in this private gathering was filled with passion. They were about to do something great.
Awaken those ignorant, numb, and indifferent people. Tell them to stand up and resist. The gathering quickly dispersed. These passionate young people secretly prepared for various matters of resistance. Their ability to enter the top universities on Verlo means that their parents are executives in corporations and chambers of commerce.
Executives control the wealth and power of this planet. The resources they can mobilize are also enormous.
Even though many people knew that the Imperium's reforms were coming soon. The habits that had continued for so long still made many people subconsciously feel that these students from top universities were important figures.
A large-scale resistance movement was secretly underway.
As soon as someone raised their arm and called out, they would respond in droves and fight to defend their homeland.
Several days later, Verlo welcomed a grand ceremony. The location of the ceremony was chosen in the oldest city established by the Mark I of colonists on Verlo - Dorsai.
Dorsai was not the most prosperous city.
But it had its own significance. This city was established with the arrival of humans.
It grew with the glory of humanity.
When corporations and enterprises had not yet completely replaced the government of the Votan Alliance, this city reached its peak.
As the power of the Votan Alliance gradually fell into the hands of major business owners and chambers of commerce, this city also slowly declined.
Dorsai City was majestic and tall. The entire city stood on a high slope built with giant basalt bricks and stone pillars. The buildings were constructed with polished megaliths. The outer walls were coated with a layer of lime plaster. The slightly sloping eaves were pieced together with bronze tiles.
Gargoyles at the ends of the eaves' pointed corners opened their mouths wide, crouching around the downpipes and gates. The top floor balconies and railings were all made of cast bronze. The surface coating had already fallen off.
Most balconies were covered under tarpaulins.
Stone-bricked arch bridges and metal stairs connected the surrounding buildings. Tiled paths extended in all directions, connecting to the main roads.
Broadcast speakers were distributed in the old streets, alleys, and roads, playing imperial music non-stop.
Sculptures of the Holy Emperor and the Emperor had appeared in some important squares.
All the original sculptures, except for those of people who had made significant contributions to Verlo, had been cleared away.
People did not have much resistance to the change in sculptures. They did not have many thoughts about the change in their rulers.
Especially when the Imperium announced the cancellation of debts, they were even somewhat grateful for the arrival of the Imperium.
Otherwise, they would have to work their whole lives like their parents to earn money to repay the loans.
Pedestrians were bustling, the entire city was full of vitality, everywhere was covered in colorful hues, and there was a lot of noise.
Grav-lifts, parade buses, and private hovercars occupied the roads and low altitude.
Making a buzzing sound.
Banners were hung everywhere you could see.
Celebrating the arrival of the Imperium.
Small and large vendors were hawking along the streets, wanting to earn more money during the ceremony. The news of debt cancellation had spread throughout the planet. Today was the grand ceremony to announce the arrival of the Imperium.
Of course, today's ceremony would also select the governor of Verlo. This was a truly meaningful popular vote.
People came from all directions, they wanted to elect someone who could represent their interests.
Wesker stood on a hover airship.
Not a single Votan Alliance flag could be seen in Dorsai City anymore. The double-headed eagle flag of the Imperium was flying in the air.
Wesker was fortunate at this moment.
Choosing to side with the Imperium, so far, was still a matter full of luck.
His purpose for joining the army was to solve debt. There were some bumps, but the ultimate goal was achieved.
Paying the money back to the creditors and getting rid of the creditors were both means to solve debt.
As time went by, more and more people gathered. The troops that Wesker brought back were all dispatched to maintain order. The music also reached its climax.
Amidst the cheers of the people, Wesker walked onto a huge platform and began to select the governor who would represent Verlo from the counted votes.
However, as soon as he stood at the edge of the podium, appearing before the public. The piercing sound of lasers cutting through the air also followed.
A laser beam whistled from below the stage, passing directly through Wesker's shoulder, and his entire shoulder was blown to pieces.
He only felt a sharp pain, his vision went black, and he knelt on the ground. This sudden change caused a commotion in the crowd.
Countless screams rang out.
Some people fled in panic in all directions.
"Down with the imperial invaders! Stand up, my compatriots!"
Countless screams rang out.
Many people's faces were pale, and they were almost scared silly.
"Down with the imperial invaders!"
A shouting voice rang out.
"Resist those damned invaders, we will not be slaves of a conquered nation!"
"Kill those traitors, for the Votan Alliance!"
A group of students holding brand new guns led a group of people who rushed out from the buildings near the assembly. They continuously shot at the high platform, and laser beams filled the air.
In a short while, they caused casualties among seven or eight soldiers who had surrendered to the Imperium and become auxiliary troops. This sudden attack caught the soldiers who were originally only maintaining order off guard.
Verlo had already laid down its weapons. The planetary defense and orbital space stations were under their control. The Imperium came and canceled debts, even if one's mind was not clear, they should realize this point!
Who would have thought that there would still be resistance fighters!
The battle quickly broke out. Those students and resistors were reckless, they opened fire using the cover of the crowd.
When the soldiers opened fire, they shouted that the Imperium was carrying out a massacre and firing at civilians.
Using this despicable method, they suppressed the soldiers and began to attack the high platform. Their morale was high, and one by one they fought bravely for their ideals, for their country and homeland.
If things continued like this, it was possible that they could really win the victory.
However, some farmers who reacted quickly and had more experience immediately recognized the identity of these resistors.
And then they thought of what Wesker had told them before. The matter of some people using others for their own benefit, shouting various righteous slogans, violently resisting the Imperium, and ultimately leading to the bloody suppression of the entire planet.
"Stop them, those beasts are going to kill us!" A farmer shouted in the crowd.
Several people who reacted quickly immediately took out their guns and shot, supporting the soldiers.
A farmer set the flight path for his dilapidated hovercraft and jumped out directly.
He let the hovercraft directly crash into the group of resistors who were planning to rush to the high platform and capture Wesker, the great traitor.