The rumored glutton didn't seem to be talkative. After answering her questions, he slowly took two strange-looking wooden sticks and put food into his mouth. Although his eyes still fell on her from time to time, he was still smiling. , without saying a word.
"Thank you Noel for me. I like the gift he gave me very much. I hope my gift in return will satisfy him." Lu Yu picked up the soup bowl and took a nice sip, then suddenly said, "By the way, the Silent One wants you to see Have you read everything? If not, tell Sigrid and she will arrange it for you."
Phoebe's heart trembled slightly, but her face was calm. She picked up the dishes calmly and said, "Your Excellency Lu Yu, please allow me to correct you. Your Majesty Noel is very curious and cannot come in person due to busy state affairs. So I hope I can describe the scenery here in detail for him."
"Oh, really, I thought that the Quiet Ones were also interested in the Dawn Territory, or for some reason, they had to be temporarily interested in the Dawn Territory and use it as an excuse." Lu Yu responded with a half-smile, shaking his head along the way. The bubbly glass bottle filled Phoebe with another glass of soda.
Phoebe could only maintain a polite smile. She couldn't reply more. It would be wrong to say more at this time.
Lu Yu didn't mind her silence. He snapped his fingers, and a demon fox slime brought him freshly baked shortcakes.
"About half a year ago, that is, after the undead disaster ended and the Kraken landed on the Frost and Snow Islands, Noel hesitated in several communications with me. He is not a person of this kind of character. Considering At this point, I gave him the summoning template." Lu Yu recalled, "I originally thought that the old and new forces in Sligo started to have friction without the help of foreign enemies, and he urgently needed a diversion to further consolidate his authority. The opportunity with status... I thought his possible opponents were the Sirens, the lords and conservative nobles who occupy large areas of land on the border of Sligo, but maybe..."
Lu Yu's eyes fell on Phoebe again. The smile on Phoebe's face melted away little by little, and her expression gradually became serious. However, after a few seconds, a shallow smile once again covered that delicate and pretty face. It seemed that The coldness of that moment was just an illusion.
"Your Majesty seems to have said something to His Excellency Lu Yu."
"No, he didn't say anything, I was just guessing." Lu Yu took a bite of the shortbread, "What follows is also my guess. Are you interested in hearing it?"
Phoebe took the napkin and wiped her mouth, straightened her back: "It's an honor."
"Some of you Quiet Ones are having differences with Noel, big differences."
Phoebe's eyelashes fluttered. She had already entered the state and controlled her emotions well.
Lu Yu was right. As the national will of Sligo, the Silent Ones who had always supported Noel during the disasters of the Infested Spirit and the Undead had a different voice.
Before that, no one had any expectations for this absurd emperor. Before the spirit of infestation swept through Mera, he indulged in pleasure all day long, indulged in women, studied strange things, neglected political affairs, and delegated power. Except for him In terms of being able to bring huge benefits to Sligo's finances, you can hardly find any advantages in Noel - if his weird innovations and ingenious "play" can be regarded as advantages.
Like many nobles, the reason why the Quiet Ones tolerate Noel's absurdity is, firstly, because of his status as an orthodox only child, and secondly, because he is easy to control and mold. With the mentality that there is still hope for the future, the Quiet Ones also took over. Partially entitled, she became a nanny.
The situation in the continent of Mela suddenly changed, and two natural disasters, namely, Dip and Undead, swept across. It was like a test of merits and demerits sent down by the gods. Noel, who controlled the big ship Sligo, showed his astonishing personal ability, judging time, With high scores in decision-making, employment, and strategy, Sligo was able to survive two natural disasters smoothly, retaining its strength to the greatest extent and possessing the capital to sit back and watch the storm unfold.
The Quiet Ones were surprised by Noel's ability to call upon a god to fight on his behalf, and at the same time, they couldn't help but have different thoughts such as persuasion and fear.
Some quiet people believe that Noel should not surrender, but should give full play to his outstanding leadership power, reproduce the heroic appearance of Melias, and let the flag of Sligo fly in every corner of Melia , established a great country far beyond the peak of the giant owl.
There are also Quiet Ones who are afraid of Noel's wisdom hidden under his cheerful appearance. This Emperor, who was considered easy to control in the past, is like a dormant beast, slowly raising his head filled with ferocious energy.
Lu Yu continued: "National will, a term derived from Melias, is a special group that takes the continuation of the country as its own responsibility. They claim to act from the standpoint of the country, are detached, and can even override rights at certain moments. . This is also the most subtle point. What it takes away is essentially the power in the hands of the emperor. When the emperor is weak, it is strong; when the emperor is strong, it is weak."
"After the demise of Melias, the four major countries that inherited its land and knowledge followed suit and established a national will. It was like a gift with thorns left by Melias, accompanying it. You have gone through hundreds of years, and through the ups and downs, the will of the country has become the same as the personal power of His Majesty the Emperor and the elite of the empire, with only the resounding name remaining."
"Whether it's the [Shadow Guards] of Codzoun, the [Glory Incarnation] of the Theocracy, or the [Black Owl] of Solon, they all realized this and gradually completed the transformation of their identities, but..." Lu Yu Shaking his head slightly, "Although times have changed, some people don't seem to be planning to completely give up their rights and accept a new identity."
In the words that were not passionate, Phoebe heard the turbulent waves, which were the roaring roar of the torrent of the times.
"I would like to ask those who claim to be the will of the country, are they doing what they do for the land under their feet, the lights of thousands of families behind them, and countless defenseless people, or are they doing it for the rights they hold tightly in their hands and their ever-expanding desires?"
Lu Yu wanted to ask this question, but he chose to stop when the words came to his lips.
"The will of the state is a corrective mechanism," Phoebe said.
"Then how can you ensure that your correction is correct?" Lu Yu decided to ask another question, "Isn't Noel bad as the emperor?"
Phoebe was silent.
"Let me ask another question, do Noel's hobbies harm ordinary people? Have there ever been tragic situations of starvation in the areas directly radiated by his power? Why do you have to let him change according to your ideas?"
Phoebe remained silent, but she already had the answer in her heart.
A lot of the money Noel earned was used to replenish the empire's finances, subsidize trade, and accumulate disaster relief reserves. His most extravagant consumption was just the funds to research all kinds of strange clothes and medicinal solutions, which was comparable to the enjoyment of the nobles' wine pools and meat forests. Than simply...
Suddenly, Phoebe felt ashamed. People shouldn't think of him as the next Laurent, and he couldn't be that person.
Lu Yu clapped, the door of the room was pushed open, and Sera walked in holding a heavy book in his hand.
Phoebe recognized Sera, she stood up and greeted her with great respect.
"Turn to the page with the bookmark and see for yourself."
Phoebe opened the book in confusion and carefully scanned the entire page about the national will. The person who wrote this book had a negative attitude towards this outstanding system created by Melias at his peak, and focused on ridiculing the so-called The "error correction mechanism" believes that people who think so have the beauty of children playing house.
She blushed, but she did not rush to retort excitedly. Her reason allowed her to continue to appreciate the author's clear words.
Suddenly, she became curious and wanted to know who the author was. When she turned to the title page, Phoebe was stunned by the name that came into view. She looked at the handwriting that was obviously handwritten... She quickly and carefully put down the book, pushed the chair away, and faced Codex bowed.
"This is the original copy. I don't usually take it out, but I reluctantly made an exception today." Serra said, "It seems that Noel's face is good."
Even as the Quiet One of Sligo, Phoebe only had respect for Pope Laurent, thinking that the glorious incarnation of the Theocracy was directly commanded by the Glorious Institute... The answer is self-evident, the Theocracy has long since lost its so-called National will, which would cause the disadvantages of decentralization, was quietly and formally transformed by Laurent into a more reasonable assistance.
He knows that the era of chaos requires concerted efforts, not multiple orders. Those who cannot adapt to the development of the times and change can only be destroyed.
The thoughts surging in her mind made Phoebe realize something. She asked: "His Majesty told me this through your mouth... But what's the use? I can't influence the decision of the Quiet Ones. Also, you just Aren’t you afraid that I will inform the Silent Ones of this when I return?”
Lu Yu and Sera laughed meaningfully.
"Is it too late to tell you?"
Phoebe's eyes widened little by little: "What do you mean...could it be that..."
Serra said bluntly: "You are just a tool. Noel paralyzed them by agreeing to review the Dawn Territory's proposal. The Quiet Ones would not have thought that Noel had already confirmed the list through this matter, and he had no intention of doing so." By the time you go back, I'm afraid the Quiet Ones who are now in the capital of Sligo will already be together."
Phoebe swallowed and shook her head: "Could it be that...could it be said that...the fact that he talked to you in front of Little Silence and other Silencers...is all a lie? Just because...no, he can Who is the power to rely on, who can subdue so many Silent Ones in one go?"
If what Lu Yu said was true, then... this was the first time she felt the decisive and unfathomable side of her emperor.
He had deceived almost all the Quiet Ones, even the little Quiet One he trusted the most. The Quiet Ones all over the imperial capital were not aware of it at all. Even if they were plotted against him, they still knew nothing about it.
Sierra smoothed the hair hanging down her shoulders: "Not all the silent ones cannot see the form clearly. Those who love the land of Sligo will silently lean towards Noel. For them, the country is stable. , the people are fed and clothed, is what they really want to see, and Noel must have promised these people such a picture - those who have risen from poverty, have been poor, and have suffered hardship, will never go again. Stand in line and gaze longingly at the food leaking from the spoons.”
Lu Yu said: "This is the power that Noel relies on, a group of true 'national will'. Even if they don't hold this title, they will still make a conscience-free decision for the land that gave birth to them."
Just like the [Snow Monster] who used his flesh and blood to resist the unknown disaster when the impregnated spirit came for the first time, and persisted until the last moment of the collapse of the empire, still looking forward to death.
Solon [Black Owl], who disobeyed Divek's retreat order during the second invasion of the Drained Spirits and kept running around the occupied areas in an attempt to take risks to rescue survivors.
Guarding the far eastern frontier, drinking ice and snow, and intimidating the foreign races, the little-known Cordzoun [Shadow Guards].
The "Quiet One" who goes deep into the hinterland of the Infestation time and time again, fearing no fear of death, seeks opportunities to reverse the situation of the war.
Facing the rolling torrent of the undead army, he fought to the death without retreating, just to allow more people to escape, and finally died as a martyr in the [Glory Incarnation].
Even a magician cannot leave his country behind.
The will of the country should never be specific to a certain group. They are the heroes who stand up for the lights of thousands of families behind them in times of crisis, and they are also the unknown people who have always stood guard in the historical developments.
Now it was time for Sligo to take off the collar that Melias had made.
Phoebe sat back in her chair blankly, her eyes unfocused, and she didn't know what she was thinking about.
Serra put the prepared rubbing of Laurent's evaluation of the country's will in front of Phoebe: "Let your seniors take a look at it, times have changed."
After Phoebe came back to her senses, she was eager to return home. She eagerly wanted to know what was happening in the capital of Sligo at this moment.
"Take this with you and give it to Noel with your own hands."
This is an ordinary sword, and you can vaguely feel the traces left by the enchantment, as well as the special power that interfered with her activation of the enchantment that day.
"Don't you have anything to add?" Phoebe wondered. Until now, she still didn't know what the purpose of this design was. A prank?
Lu Yu laughed loudly: "If he can't figure out what kind of gift I gave him after trying it, then I can make fun of him in the communication for a while. Why not?"
"Thank you Glutton, Your Excellency Lu Yu for your hospitality...and thank you, Mrs. Lord Sera, for lending me the books."
Phoebe saluted the two of them politely, but she didn't notice that both Lu Yu and Sera's faces turned red at this sentence.
Lu Yu called on Bo Mu to fill two large cans of slime drinks for Phoebe - you will be rewarded for being able to talk!
The messenger from Sligo disappeared into the distance, and the two people watching her met each other, with the corners of their mouths raised.
Triggering the communication statue, Lu Yu informed Noel: "You almost deceived me too. Well, now the little messenger who brought the fresh news to Chen Xi has returned. I have helped all the things I should have done. If you do something wrong later, You have a problem and you really can’t survive in Sligo. Come to Dawnland and I will provide you with a temporary shelter.”
"I'm grateful, but what I'm curious about is why it's a temporary shelter, and I won't take away your Gulu and Sera." Noel's tone was very brisk, but the words he said were unusually unbeatable.
In such a good mood, it seems that he is making good progress there.
This page of history belonging to the Quiet Ones is turning over.
"Even if I leave you a permanent nest, will you really live there?" Lu Yu said with a smile.
This time, Noel just let out a long laugh.
Zhang said, update at night, understand?
(End of chapter)
