"Think again about your family. They're still waiting for you in Vineta. If you want to go back to Vineta, the Republic can offer you a bonus you can't even imagine, escort you out of the country with the rank of an officer, and guarantee no repercussions against your subordinates."
"If you wish to stay in Paratu, the Republic won't bear any bias against you for being from Vineta—judging people's worth based on their origin and bloodline happens to be the tradition Blue Rose is most obsessed with."
"To be honest, I once harbored intense anger towards the Republic too, but I ultimately understood that violence and rebellion only yield bitter fruits and have no meaning. Only by becoming part of the Republic can one truly change it from within."
After offering such favorable terms, Major Mel raised a porcelain cup, running his fingertips lightly around its edge: "Think carefully before making your decision, Captain Montaigne."
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