After walking up a narrow wooden staircase and passing through a corridor, Duan Qing followed the fat middle-aged man to a higher floor. The scene in front of me seems to be no different from the situation on the second floor. If we really need to distinguish it, it is that the environment of this place seems to have become more elegant, and the surrounding layout is more natural and comfortable, without the strong commercial color. .
Correspondingly, there are fewer people in this area, and there are almost no players.
"Your design concept seems to be different from other businessmen."
Duan Qing looked around at the furnishings here through the sunlight passing through the middle dome, and sighed softly. The latter was not happy about this - this middle-aged man with a prosperous business just glanced at Duan Qing from the corner of his eye, and then replied somewhat casually: "Well, I am not a person who values business very much, so I still hope that the place where I usually stay can look better... As for these designs.”
His big hand pointed forward: "An adventurer did it for me."
"Ah? Adventurer?" Duan Qing was stunned for a moment, then nodded with some understanding: "No wonder this place looks so much like a supermarket..."
"like what?"
"No, no, it's nothing." Duan Qing waved his hand hurriedly: "But being able to ask an adventurer to design a store for you is a very powerful thing."
"It doesn't matter. You see, this store is also very good." After passing through an intersection guarded by two guards, Connelly led Duan Qing to the patio in the middle: "You can stand high up. You can see further and get some sun, so even my customers praise this place."
"And I'm different from those upper-level councillors. I don't have any idea of a so-called 'humble adventurer'. In my opinion, adventurers can still accomplish many great things. The current situation in the principality is precarious, isn't it? We have to rely on you adventurers to build the wall outside to protect Tania and the principality."
He paused, then looked back at Duan Qing and said, "Do you think it's Mo Shang Qingshan?"
"Uh, you..."
The same feeling as before appeared in Duan Qing's heart again. He looked back at the two guards who were still motionless, and asked cautiously: "Excuse me...the leader of our adventure group." Why haven't you come up yet?"
"She'll be up later."
The middle-aged man grinned: "Don't worry, I just don't want to beat around the bush."
"Uh, I don't understand what you mean..."
"It's hard to change this place." Connelly knocked on the railing in front of him and looked at the bustling crowd below: "That old man Horsman is indeed a talent, but unfortunately... he is still too kind. , and struggle...does not require mercy.”
"And now, those opponents have become more and more arrogant. They are even just opposing for the sake of opposing."
"That, that..."
"There are many factions and conflicting interests. These dramas are being staged every day in the Duchy's Parliament. When those parliamentarians from local areas come forward for a meeting, they are not looking at solutions to problems from all over the Duchy, but from people other than themselves. He will attack other people who are his friends, and then attack them vigorously to prove to his voters that he is making positive efforts to change this country."
He looked back at Duan Qing: "What's even more frightening... is that they actually believe it. It's simply stupid."
Confusion and surprise gradually rose in Duan Qing's heart. He didn't even know how to answer the middle-aged man's inexplicable words: "Well, Mr. Connelly..."
"Oh, it seems... you don't know much about the situation in the principality." The other party glanced at Duan Qing again, then stretched out his hand to signal to him: "Sit over here and let me introduce myself again."
"I'm Connelly, Connelly Boning, a businessman." The middle-aged man sat on a row of benches facing each other and said to Duan Qing across a table in the middle: "Also a councilor from Taron County."
"...It's an honor to meet you, sir." Duan Qing lowered his head and saluted, then sat on the bench opposite. But before the fragrance of the flowers on the table could reach his nose, the middle-aged man's next words almost made him jump up in shock: "Also, I know that shadows can."
"Wha, what?" Duan Qing said hurriedly: "I have nothing to do with those people."
"Don't be surprised, I am the same." The middle-aged man smiled: "I just have some... cooperation with them, so I know some things."
He waved to the side, and the butler who had appeared before appeared out of nowhere and added two drinks to the table: "It has to be said that some people in the principality, like them, have begun to turn their attention away. It’s on you.”
He picked up the wooden cup, took a sip quietly, and then looked at Duan Qing's surprised expression: "Why, don't you know this?"
"Well, I received a message before, asking me to come to Tania to learn about the current situation of the principality..."
"That's it." Connelly put down the cup: "Then let me say a few words."
He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and then looked at the sunshine on the patio: "Where should I start... Let's start with Horsman becoming president."
"Well, I know this is not polite, but..." Duan Qing wiped the cold sweat on his head: "Can it be brief?"
"Don't worry, I won't make such lengthy remarks." Connelly frowned, then laughed again: "You adventurers... you just don't like to hear stories."
Because those are a group of players who don't like to listen to the background... Duan Qing thought dullly in his heart.
"That guy Horsman is still a very capable person, but from the moment he held the highest power, he has been in constant trouble." Connelly turned his back to Duan Qing and said slowly: "Those I won’t list all the big and small things and the reasons behind them, but in summary, the biggest reason why things turned out like this is that the old man... was too soft-hearted."
"A person with great power is unwilling to put the knife on the heads of his own people. Now, these people have already ridden on his head."
"Well, when you say that, I seem to be able to imagine... the scene at that time." Duan Qing sat aside and agreed.
"The situation in the Principality has been relatively stable in the past few years, so those idle MPs like to fight against others every day. Some people even go too far in order to gain power." The middle-aged man's voice became a little gloomy: "Over the past few years, they...have done some very inappropriate things just for some inconsequential things and some votes from the voters below."
"Thanks to these people, the principality has been experiencing constant contradictions and conflicts in the past few years, but it still maintains some glory on the surface. But in reality, the principality is already riddled with holes. For example, local taxes are forcibly collected every year. As they came up, the principality's troops became more and more vulnerable, and the people from all over the principality... also began to complain, and then there was a gap with the officials. I only learned about the incident in Fenghua Town later. But even if we ignore Rama’s actions, just the things that happen in Lanshan Village every year are enough to give the high-level councilors of the principality a headache.”
"And now, elemental crises are beginning to appear in various parts of the world, as well as the infiltration of certain dangerous people. Those congressmen are still in a daze. They are still shouting objections all day long, and picking thorns in the resolutions passed by the congress every day. They are proud to thwart the president and speaker they call stupid..."
"A bunch of losers!"
The sound of heavy knocking on the railing was heard, and Duan Qing sighed helplessly, and then looked at the casual middle-aged man: "What you just meant is that...people from that organization have also been mixed into the capital Tania. ?”
"According to the investigation of the Shadow Society, it should be correct." Connelly turned around and said: "These guys are born to be the culprits of the war. Maybe there are some of them among the current congressmen."
"Well, it does sound difficult to handle."
"Fortunately, Pamir is now sitting in the parliament." Connelly paused: "The speaker who was later promoted by Horsman does have majesty and courage that the old man does not have. He can do things that many people cannot do. This incident can also shock those young people to a certain extent... But no matter what, the speaker can only act within the scope of the parliament. If he jumps out of this circle, there is nothing he can do."
"For example, war." Connelly's eyes became serious: "The war from the empire is the last straw that breaks these stubborn diseases."
"Has the threat from the empire reached this point?"
"It's a lot bigger than you think," Connelly said. "Parliament... has recently passed a series of measures, ignoring the clamor of 'humble adventurers' from those who opposed it, and approved a series of measures from the principality's capital. There are many applications for adventure group residences in Tania. However, due to limited planning within the city, many residences have been approved outside."
He looked at Duan Qing and pointed in the direction outside the city: "You should have seen it when you came here."
"It's indeed very lively." Duan Qing nodded: "But there is no chance for a small adventure group like ours."
"No, you'd better not join in the fun." The middle-aged man shook his head: "Those areas will soon become battlefields."
"What?" Duan Qing was shocked: "...Have your expectations reached such a negative level?"
"Faced with the current weak combat power of the principality, even Pamir has to prepare for the worst, and the situation in Fars Fortress cannot happen every time." Connelly's voice became softer again. Low: "So we have to use you adventurers. We hope that local adventurers can contribute to the safety of the principality."
"After all...the principality can no longer handle it on its own."
"Hey, it sounds really bleak." Duan Qing gritted his teeth and said, "But will those adventurers let you sell them willingly? They are not fools..."
"The principality will naturally provide generous rewards, please rest assured." Connelly nodded and said: "But the more important point is... they need to have self-confidence, and have the self-confidence to defeat the empire."
"Nonsense, if we can't win this battle, I'm afraid Tania will lose her life." Duan Qing curled his lips: "Who will I ask for rewards then..."
"We lack self-confidence now, from Horsman, Pamir, to you guys at the bottom." Connelly looked helplessly at the ceiling above: "So we urgently need some people to stand up and show confidence to others. The man showed the ability and determination to fight the Empire.”
"You don't want to talk about me, do you?"
"As long as they are capable people, we will welcome them, and you...are indeed one of our favorites." There was a slight smile in the middle-aged man's eyes: "We had previously been optimistic about a person named The adventurer of Duanfenglei, and he has proven his determination to us."
"Hey, that old guy." Duan Qing spat with some disdain.
"Pamir has already taken credit for the Fars Fortress. Of course... it's about the adventurers. The principality has also invited them into Yafa to commend them. What achievements they have achieved." Ignoring Duan Qing's expression, Connelly continued to say calmly: "But people who know some insider information still know the reasons behind this battle. And this... is also me The reason why I want to see you.”
"That is to say...you have been targeting me for a long time." Duan Qing stared at the other person's expression: "That's why you take care of Mengzhu like this, right?"
"It is my duty to take care of my customers." Connelly remained calm: "Of course, giving a little special care is just a little effort."
"But why?" Duan Qing continued to ask: "Why did you choose me who has never done anything? Why should you believe me? Aren't you afraid that I will expose all the things you heard before?"
"As long as anyone has some connections, they are well aware of what I said before, so there is no need for me to worry." Connelly replied: "And why should I believe you... ."
"Because both the Adventurers Association and the Mages Council believe in you, this cannot be wrong."
"Don't tell me, what does Christine's appearance at Fals Fortress have to do with me..." Duan Qing sighed, covering his forehead.
"I'm not sure about the details, but...the earth mage Jin from the Council of Seven disappeared from our sight after dealing with Rama, and not long after...Shui Mage Christine appeared in front of Speaker Pamir." Connelly's face was full of smiles: "Related to a series of things that happened in Fenghua Town, we have reason to believe... .There is some kind of close connection between you, the Mages Council and the Adventurers Association."
"You have seen this." Duan Qing sighed and said, "But... what happened when Christine appeared in front of the Speaker?"
"Well, you'd better ask him in person, because... no one knows the content of the conversation between the two of them." Looking at several figures walking in the distance, Connelly walked in front of them The direction they came from: "Let's talk about this for now, now..."
"It's time to greet your leader."
