Chapter 670: Between the Light and the Light (IX)
These two days are the last two days for many people.
If someone can stand on a high place and look down on the whole situation, they will find that an urgent secret letter is spreading to all directions of the continent through magical teleportation, and all kinds of information and all kinds of ideas are colliding in it. Although Casablanca is still calm on the surface at this moment, it is precisely because of this calm that people feel more frightened——— and what makes everyone even more desperate is that after that incident, neither the Council of Light nor the Duchy of Moon have privately sent anyone to communicate with each other! This shows that both sides have no intention of softening this crisis at all, but have made a tough decision on both sides!
Politics is like that, as long as you can talk about it, then you can say anything. I'm afraid you won't talk about it——— because it means that there is no room for negotiation. The development of the situation is also extremely critical, and it is not that no one has tried to persuade the two sides to calm down, but the delegation of the Duchy of Moon said that Archduke Lydia is currently preparing the Dragon Soul Sacred Book with the Dragon Soul of Light, and it is inconvenient to see anyone. And the Council of Light also refused those people's requests on the grounds of preparing the Dragon Soul Holy Scripture. This means that they will never listen to the persuasion of others.
For a moment, this situation plunged the other realms into a cry of despair, and they themselves did not want to be involved in such a large-scale conflict and war. But the problem is that now the fuse of war is not in their hands, and neither of the two people who can light the fuse with torches in each other is willing to stay away. For example, these people are in the same mood as the hapless bugs trapped next to a ticking time bomb, and they don't have anything to do but look at the screen in despair as the numbers count down to zero. Although they are just "poor onlookers who don't know the truth" who have been affected, but now. Who cares about that?
Compared to the chaos of the others, the two sides of the conflict are unprecedentedly calm, because they don't have to choose at all——— they don't have a choice, just comply, and this is the only thing they can do at the moment. And because of that. So the two sides of the delegation were not as busy as the others, and Rhodes simply suggested going out for a walk, anyway, being idle is also idle, and it is difficult to travel at public expense, and it is really sorry for himself not to have a good look. Anyway, Lydia didn't see anyone in three days, and they didn't need to be prepared to negotiate with the Council of Light or anything while staying here, so it was boring to stay in the house all the time. Merely......... When Rod made this suggestion, he overlooked one thing...............
"Mr. Frank?"
Rod looked helplessly at the man with an elegant smile in front of him, and the large group of people behind him. I couldn't help but raise my eyebrows.
"What's going on?"
"That's right, Count Rhodes."
Facing Rod's inquiry, Derak smiled slightly.
"I've heard that you're going to take Miss Marlene and her sisters out there, so we're here, so if you don't bother, could you please take us on a tour of the city?" We weren't very familiar with the place, and it was easy to get into trouble if we went it alone. If you can lead us, then everyone will be much more relieved. After all. You look much more familiar to this country and this city than we are to be. ”
"What does Master Armond think?"
Look at the group of people in front of you. Rod couldn't help but sigh in his heart, although he said that he was a young talent, but after all, these people were still young people, and they were very playful, and they still had good self-control to restrain themselves from staying in the palace. But now that I heard that I was going out, this group of people suddenly couldn't hold back————— could it be that I became the guy who took the lead in running the red light?
"Archmage Armond agreed to our request. As long as we can get back to the palace before dark, there will be no problem. ”
That's really a well-thought-out preparation...............
Hearing Derrank's answer, Rod couldn't help but roll his eyes, looking at the group of people in front of him, how did he feel that he didn't feel like an earl, but like a tour guide with a self-guided tour? Could it be that he should be holding a small yellow flag with the words "Principality of Moon Tour Group" in his hand and waving it around? But...............
Come to think of it. Rod suddenly had a plan, and at this moment, in his mind, a small conspiracy had taken shape——— which was a good idea...............
"No problem."
Thinking of this, Rod nodded, but he quickly restrained his expression and looked at everyone seriously.
"But before that, I have something to explain first, I think everyone has already experienced that this place is not friendly to Moon, and you will also encounter a lot of unfriendly remarks and scenes towards Moon, at this time I hope you can calm down and not have a conflict with them, what is the current situation, I think everyone is also very clear, if we make trouble in this, then the Council of Light will definitely not mind taking the opportunity to give us a little hardship. After all, this is the territory of the Council of Light, so I hope that you will make a covenant with me for three chapters, never leave my side, and do not come into conflict with other people around me, and do not disclose your identity as an envoy of Moon......... If you can do all three, then I can take you with me. ”
"But............ Earl of Rhodes? ”
Hearing Rod's words, the female bachelor behind Derranke raised her glasses uneasily.
"When we stepped off the battleship before, we were already ............... by so many people Even if we don't reveal our identities, they'll recognize us, so might you like to disguise yourself........."
"Don't worry, young lady."
Rhodes glanced at the inquiring girl.
"Dogs bark when they see someone other than their owner."
Eventually, the number of people in the "Duchy of Moon Tour" was also decided, and a total of eighteen people, including Marlene and others, were willing to go out with Rhodes to visit the scenery of Casablanca. However, since it is a "self-guided day trip", then Rhodes will naturally not be bored to take them to visit places of interest.
He has his own plans.
I have to say that Rod's opinion was correct, and a group of people secretly left the palace. When you come to the streets of Casablanca, you don't get too many other people's attention. Because Rhodes had already warned them to be low-key in the Land of Light, don't wear too "cold and noble", this kind of costume appears at the upper class ball, it is reasonable to say, you wear it out of the street to walk on the street, that is really sick. All of these people are dressed very casually. Even Marlene was only wearing an ordinary mage robe, and she and Lijie walked behind Rhodes while sandwiching Anne in the middle——— in order to avoid the 10,000 eventuality.
Although there is no problem with the clothing, Rhodes's group of people still attracted a lot of attention when they walked on the street, after all, many of these people are considered talents, and it is easy to attract the attention of others, but fortunately, due to the Dragon Soul Temple, there have been a lot of outsiders in Casablanca City recently. So the crowd didn't arouse much suspicion.
As the "chief guide" of the "Duchy of Moon Tour", Rhodes first took them to the most "famous" venue in the heart of Casablanca——— Plaza de la Liberdade. It's the heart of Casablanca's downtown area, and it's a large venue that can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people, but Rhodes brought them here not to enjoy the view——— but to see the excitement.
"What's that? Mr. Rhodes? ”
Lijie blinked curiously, looking at the square in front of her. Although this square is only large, it is other than that. It looks very mediocre, there are no beautiful sculptures and no famous landscapes. And what makes everyone curious. In this square, there is a stone platform at intervals, on which a man does not know what to do, and there are always many people around him.
"Could it be the bard singing?"
After a few moments of squinting at a distance, a young man frowned and gave his opinion, but his companion soon dismissed the possibility.
"How could it be. I didn't hear the music, and there were so many loud sounds that I couldn't hear even if I was playing. ”
Most people were a little curious about this scene, and only a few who had been here had a somewhat gloomy face. They frowned and looked at the people on the platform, making no secret of their disgust for them. But Rhodes soon revealed the mystery.
"They're giving speeches."
"Speech?"
"Yes, I think you know that it's going to be a quadrennial election year, and they're giving speeches here to elect a new president of parliament, trying to win the hearts and minds of the people. As you are aware, unlike the Duchy of Moon, the Land of Light is a nation of people who elect their leaders. And these people are their source of votes, and as long as they can make these people happy, then they have a good chance of victory. ”
As they spoke, the crowd approached a podium, and soon they heard the impassioned speech of the man standing on the podium.
"I assure you, my dear compatriots! I know that the country of light is facing the predicament right now, we have lost what we should have, and now our lives are very hard, and many people have lost their jobs! I know where the root of our problem is! It's not your fault, my fellow citizens!
In order for us to get back to our old lives, I'm going to give you all tax relief! I promise you, I'm going to make the taxes twice as low as they are now! Not only that, but I'm going to get you a stable job, and I can assure you with my own reputation! These jobs are well paid, safe and reasonable hours, and you won't be working under the hands of the arrogant and stupid Moons! Your wages will also be doubled! Ladies and gentlemen, that country under the dictatorship of the evil archangel is an evil monster and we will not endure its bullying any longer, and I promise you that when I become the new President of the Parliament, I will do everything in my power to make this evil country disappear from this continent! This land of light does not need those dictatorial and tyrannical rulers, their time is over! Now is the time when we humans call the shots! Whether dwarves, elves, or angels, they have no right to say anything about our decisions and fate. My fellow citizens, open your eyes and do not be deceived by their friendly appearance, for they are our eternal enemies like the undead in the Night Realm! It is an obstacle and a threat to our humanity on this continent! I will uphold our values as humanity has always been, and let everyone know that our Land of Light remains the last and best hope on the continent, and my fellow citizens, stand up and face the challenges with me. There are many difficulties ahead, but as long as you trust me and we work together, we can get through it. Because we have never forgotten one truth: our destiny and justice are not predestined, but in our own hands.
So, I implore you to write a great chapter with me, you can choose hope, you can choose change, and if you vote for me, then we will not only win this election, but together we will change this country and change this continent! ”
"The Holy Soul is above."
Hearing this, many people gasped. And the girl standing beside Derak was even more pale, and she stared at the impassioned man above uneasily, unable to believe her ears.
"Are they declaring war on Moon?"
"What's this?"
Compared to the surprised expressions of the others, Rhodes was extremely calm, he shrugged his shoulders and pouted.
"Destroying Moon is the basic slogan of every Council of Light candidate, and the old gentleman who knelt down in front of us yesterday said during his campaign that Moon would be leveled in three years, and now it's been eight years, and I don't know how bad his memory is."
"But ..............."
A young man with thick-bottomed glasses frowned in confusion.
"This person must be very capable, the country of light's financial loopholes are not small, and he couldn't support it without our Moon before, but now he actually wants to cut taxes, and he also promises to give these people a job with good pay..............."
"That's what he said casually."
Rhodes interrupted him with a wave of his hand, and many of them widened in surprise when they heard his answer.
"Talking about fun?"
"That's right, guys, you may not know that there is a saying in the Land of Light——— I may not be able to fulfill my promise, but if I don't make a promise, then I won't even have a chance to fulfill my promise............ The Council of Light has been elected for so many years, and almost everyone has been giving election speeches saying that they can make the Kingdom of Light better and stronger. If each of them could do what they said, the entire continent would be free of dwarves, elves, angels, undead, demons, demons, and so on. But now........."
"However, this is simply deception!"
The other shook his head, his face incredulous.
"Those people are not fools, and if they find out that he can't do it, then what are they going to do?"
"It's very simple, just pick him again."
Rod's answer was simple and clear, but when they heard this, everyone was stunned. Then, Lijie glanced at Rhodes uneasily.
"But, Mr. Rhodes......... Even if those people choose him......... These four years......... Isn't it in vain? ”
Hearing Lijie's inquiry, Rod raised his eyebrows, and then, he glanced at Lijie.
"You have to remember, Lizzie. They have the right to choose stupidity, and we are not qualified to stop them from being stupid. (To be continued.) For mobile phone users, please go to read. )