Chapter 614: A Call for Freedom!
Nadia didn't know what Oldman would do, but she didn't care about it now, because she had a lot of things to do. Changing the goal of the negotiations was not just about kicking the Free Salvation Army out of the way, but she also needed to talk to the Templar representatives in the South about what to do next, what the goal was, and what to do. They will not restart negotiations until everything is integrated internally.
That being said, Nadia is not easy at the moment. A shift in the goal of the negotiations is tantamount to reversing all previous preparations. And in this case, there is actually a limit to what they can do. Not only that, but there are also many people within the Templar Order who do not approve of this practice. They had been with the Free Salvation Army for a long time, and they all agreed with the current division of labor in which the ruling class ran the government and the Templar Order was responsible for maintaining social order. In the eyes of many clergy, the Free Salvation Army is a vigorous new force, and it is dedicated to the people, so such a ruler should have more support. Therefore, many people are very dissatisfied with the choice of the Supreme Council. And that was a pain for Nadia, and she had to dissuade those people and find a way to integrate the opinions of the other side -- but it was also a chore for Nadia.
"I know what is in everyone's mind, but this is the decision of the Supreme Council..............."
Looking at the people in front of her, Nadia also explained a little listlessly. She now finally understood why the old bishops always had a bitter face, sometimes it was not that they did not want to preach justice, but that it was forced by circumstances. Thinking of this, looking at these faces with resentment and disappointed expressions in front of her, Nadia was also depressed. In the past, she should have stood here. For the sake of the righteousness in his heart, argue with those old-fashioned old bishops. Now it's a good thing, but she's the kind of person she dislikes the most.
But before Nadia could sigh at the cruelty of reality and the tragic fact that time is a knife to kill pigs, suddenly, a commotion came from outside, breaking the quiet atmosphere inside the church. And hearing this voice, Nadia's momentum that had been brewed with great difficulty was also broken. She glanced disapprenantly out the window, then asked.
"What happened?"
"I'll go out and have a look."
Hearing Nadia's inquiry, someone quickly turned and walked out of the church, and the noise became much clearer as the heavy door was pushed open. Hearing these voices, Nadia also frowned. She could hear that there was a lot of noise outside, and she could hear that many people were shouting, but the content of the shouting was not audible. But it's like this when there are too many people. Everyone knew what they were shouting out consciously, but when it was mixed up, even a sensitive elf might not be able to tell what they were shouting.
Not to mention that Nadia is just a human.
"Nadia Paladin!!"
It didn't take long to see the priest who had gone out to see the situation running back in a hurry, her face was nervous, and she was even a little worried.
"Come and see, something is wrong!!"
"What's wrong? What happened? ”
Looking at the priest's expression, Nadia couldn't help but be shocked. But soon. And she got the answer.
"There are so many people outside, and they have surrounded the whole church!?"
"What?"
Hear this answer. Many people were surprised, they had never heard of civilians coming to besiege the church, at most, there were more people during festivals or some ceremonies, but it was impossible to besiege the church, what was going on now?
"What's going on? Have you seen it carefully? ”
When she heard this answer, Nadia was also a little flustered in her heart. Still, she forced herself to calm down, and then asked softly. Hearing her inquiry, the priest took a deep breath, then calmed down and spoke one by one.
"I see it very clearly. It's just ordinary people. They didn't have any weapons, they just ........."
"Just what?"
"It's just......... These people were holding several signs that read 'Don't give up on us,' 'We want to be free,' 'Fight for the Free Army of National Salvation'......... Something like that........."
"This ..............."
Hearing the priest's words, Nadia was stunned for a moment. It was the first time she had heard of such a thing when she had grown so big. This made Nadia not know what to do for a while. But fortunately, she was no longer the Nadia she used to be, so after hearing the news, Nadia only panicked for a moment, then quickly came back to her senses, and then she forced herself to calm down and gave the order.
"Send a few men to ask what is going on. Don't get excited, don't react too much, since they just have something to explain to us, then we have to listen to what they want to say. ”
After listening to Nadia's order, several people soon ran out and began to gather information. The others were also starting to talk about it at the moment, but unlike their speculations, Nadia had almost guessed why these people were gathered here. It is clear that Oldman has passed on the news of the previous negotiations. But why would he do it? Thinking of this, Nadia lowered her head and sighed in her heart. She knew that Oldman couldn't do such a thing.
However, just because he can't do it doesn't mean that others can't do it either.
"Nadia Paladin, we've figured it out."
At this time, the people who had been sent by Nadia to collect information had also returned to her and began to report.
"According to these people, they came here after hearing the news about the breakdown of negotiations with the Northern Alliance. They heard that the Pawood family did not recognize the legitimacy of the Free Salvation Army, and instead negotiated with the Templar Order. That's why they're gathered here and want us to continue to support the Free Salvation Army........."
Speaking of this, the priest's face also became a little delicate.
"Nadia Paladin, are they telling the truth? Are we really going to abandon the Free Army of National Salvation? ”
"I don't know, it's not sure yet."
Facing the gaze of her colleagues, Nadia was also a little weak for a while. Truth be told, she wasn't the one who made this decision, but she was the representative of the Templar Order here, so she had to spread the good news and bad news. But fortunately, this time Nadia also kept an eye on when she gathered everyone, and only said that the negotiations would be restarted, so that they could prepare again. There is no direct explanation, otherwise I am afraid that there is a chance that these priests in front of her will rebel at this time.
"Is there anything else?"
Nadia didn't want her colleague to ask too many questions, so she hurriedly looked left and right about him, and the other party didn't seem to notice Nadia's careful thoughts, nodded and continued.
"Yes, we just saw Mr. Oldman in the square outside, as if he was saying something........."
"Square?"
Hearing this, Nadia frowned for a moment, and then she turned and walked out of the room, and came to the balcony to look at the square on the other side, and soon, Nadia saw the figure of Oldman standing on the high platform of the square. Since the square was located on the side of the church, it had not yet been surrounded by the civilians below, and Nadia could faintly hear Oldman speaking by the wind.
"We're not going to give up, guys, we've managed to get our own power. But it is not given to us by anyone, nor is it given to us. It's our own, with our own blood and sweat! It is precisely because we have paid the price of blood that we have now come to freedom and peace! And now, those evil and cunning nobles have once again united and tried to take everything we have. We will never say yes!! ”
Saying this, Oldman clenched his fists hard and raised them high.
"I know what people are thinking, if we fight, then we can die. But if we run away and compromise, then we can at least live, day after day, year after year, until the end of our lives!! Are you willing to spend so many days of living in exchange for a chance! Just one chance!! That is to stand here and tell our enemies that they can take our lives, but they can never take away our freedom!! The world is dark, and we have to seek the light ourselves!! ”
"Our freedom!!"
"Our freedom!!"
Accompanied by Oldman's roar, the crowd under the square also boiled, and everyone raised their hands in the air and roared loudly. Seeing the reaction of the people below, Oldman was even more excited, he opened his hands and shouted loudly.
"This is the last struggle! Unite until tomorrow, Internachonel must be realized!! ”
Although I don't understand what Oldman's last sentence meant, at this moment, the crowd gathered in the square has been completely boiling.
However, in the midst of this lively occasion, there are also dark corners.
"Well, Oldman did a good job."
Aina leaned into the shadows in the corner, looked at Oldman on the high platform with satisfaction, and nodded triumphantly.
"It's the master's speech that is well written."
Tilis said softly.
"Although I don't understand what it means, at least it feels very inflammatory, and it seems that our goal in the first phase should be achieved."
"Of course, that's fine, but what's next? Tillis? ”
"The next task is simple......... As the master commanded, we just need to concentrate on doing our own thing. (To be continued.) )