Though he had anticipated it, the moment Tu Yuan truly heard the answer, he couldn't help but tense up.
He had many things he wanted to say, but when the words reached his mouth, they turned into a meaningless question.
"Why?"
"Because many people don't want to fight, but we must fight!"
Indeed, many people were unwilling to fight, especially as the Federation gradually gained advantages in the war. Once some learned about the existence of the Third Civilization, their resistance to war grew stronger.
The prerequisite for negotiations would at least require a situation of evenly matched forces. Otherwise, significant concessions would be necessary, which was something no one could accept.
The crisis of the Third Civilization rendered negotiations "noble." Some people felt emboldened when they talked about it, using this as reasoning to persuade others.
Tu Yuan understood all this, which meant he inevitably understood Star Moon's decision, as well as Ji Xinghe's choice.
