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n“While you’re hesitating, our idols are probably dying out there!”

nThe group members remained silent. Most of them were in their late teens or early twenties. They didn’t have the courage to commit to something like this.

nYes, they were head over heels in love with the celebrities they followed. However, they would think carefully when their lives could be in danger.

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nMeanwhile, unprecedented events were taking place all over the world. By now, there were only 87 countries left. Apart from five or six countries that were Moon’s close allies, all the other countries were asking for help.

nTheir presidents sent the letters themselves.

nIn Winland.

n“Hello, Mr. President. I’m from Winland, and my name is Tehan. In a critical moment like this, I feel so grateful that we have a nation like Moon on this planet. Earth still exists because of you! We’ve had our disagreements before, and Winland has offended your nation. I’d like to apologize for everything we’ve done! I apologize to Mr. Soan, to Moon, and to all the Moonians!

n“I know you’re a busy man, so I’ll keep it brief. If you can spare some resources, could you help Winland? I can accept that my president and I are going to die, but please help the ordinary people! We’ll appreciate it if you can bring them back to Moon. If Winland still exists after this, we’ll do everything we can to help Moon in the future. The two nations will be friends forever!

n“I know it’s very difficult to evacuate so many people. If you can’t do that, is it possible to send some IVE Extractors? Thank you, and please help us!”

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nAfter Winland sent the letter, many other countries followed suit. Now wasn’t the time to be proud. Staying alive was the top priority.

nIn Woodia.

n“Hello, Mr. President of Moon! Woodia and Moon have been neighbors throughout the centuries, and we’ve always been on friendly terms. I know we’ve had minor skirmishes over the years, but as neighbors, such things are inevitable. I believe that Moon is a generous country, and you’ll forgive us for everything. Still, I’d like to apologize for our past offense. I’m sorry, and I hope you can forgive us!

n“I hope Moon can send ten thousand flying soldiers to help the Woodian people. Our most elite members are in Arks-13, 26, and 44. The passengers have all made great contributions to our society! I implore you to save them. I know all lives are equal. I would exchange their safety with my own life! I know you don’t have unlimited resources, and you’ll have to prioritize.

n“Please help us! If my country survives this, we’ll repay you for your help!”

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nBeing Neige’s No. 1 lackey, Flamia finally joined the other countries and sent the letter as well.

n“Mr. President, this is Koji. First of all, I’d like to apologize. Then, I’d like to apologize more! I’m sorry for all the things we’ve done to your people. For the longest time, we refused to admit what we have done, but the harder one tries to conceal a thing, the more it attracts attention. We were your enemy, and we’re the sinner of the human race! We shouldn’t have tried to forget the past!

n“Your people have always been hostile toward our nation, and I understand that! However, the mistakes were made by our ancestors, and the current citizens are innocent! I’m not trying to shirk responsibility. I understand the crimes my ancestors have committed, and I won’t make excuses for them. We’ll take responsibility for their crimes and try to make up for them.

n“However, that’ll only happen if Moon gives us a chance! Flamia is on the verge of utter destruction. Without your help, my country will disappear from the face of Earth! Moon is a great nation with thousands of years of culture. I believe you’re a generous man that will make the right choice!

n“Finally, I’d like to apologize one more time. I’m going to kneel on the floor while the whole world is watching. I want to express my repentance for what our ancestors did to your people. I’m sorry…”

nThe letter came with a video.

nThe Moonian president, Henry, and Gordon fell silent when they saw it, and tears welled up in their eyes.

nThey saw the Moonian national flag hanging in the office of the Flamian president. Koji, his vice-president, and various high-ranking officials were kneeling in front of the flag and repenting for the crimes of their ancestors.

nIt had happened a couple of centuries ago. The Flamians invaded Moon, burning and robbing as they moved along. It was a chaotic time in the rest of the world as well.

nFlamia wasn’t the only invader. Soilia, Goldia, and several other countries all took part in the invasion.

nHimmel Soan happened to reach the end of his cycle during that period. He was in a muddled state, which was why those invaders could ravage the nation for decades.

nThey were eventually chased out of the Moonian land.

nAll Moonians would remember that part of history. They wouldn’t mind seeing Flamia wiped off the face of Earth.

nKoji, the Flamian president, sent the video to both the Moonian president and the Moonian government website.

nThe whole world could see it.

nThe Flamians finally admitted what they had done and were apologizing for it. That was what the Moonians had always wanted. Seeing the video, many Moonians burst into tears.

nThey finally got their apology!

n“We can’t forgive them! The Flamians are the last people on Earth that we’ll help!”

n“That’s right! Let them burn in hell!”

n“That’s a nice-looking fellow. I think we should move on. Yes, they’ve done some horrible things, but killing them won’t bring back our ancestors!”

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