Chapter 988： Aldernan in the fog

As soon as Matilda's voice fell, there was a hum of discussion in the entire parliament hall.

Whether it was aristocratic congressmen, representatives from wealthy citizens, or representatives of mages and scholar associations at all levels, all fell into the same consternation at this moment, and the consternation was followed by uncontrollable doubts and intense discussions.

At this moment, they even forgot the demeanor and rules they usually follow.

Amidst the tumultuous discussion, some congressmen finally stood up and asked for more detailed explanations. Some congressmen shouted that this was a crazy idea, emphasizing that doing so would bring the empire into an unprecedented terrible chaos. At the center of this storm, Matilda just watched all this quietly, not surprised by what happened before her eyes.

Parliament... This product of the New Deal has existed and operated in the Typhon Empire for more than ten years, and its earlier prototype "Noble Meeting Court" has existed in this land for a longer time. No one can deny the historical effect and actual value of this thing on Typhon’s development. Even at this moment, Matilda also knows how great the meaning of "parliament" is, and understands the consternation and nonsense of the MPs at this moment. Therefore, for the first ten minutes, she didn't speak at all, just set aside time for the people in the hall to confirm and digest the news - and slowly calm down.

Finally, the emotional councillors closed their mouths one by one in Matilda's calm gaze, and the buzzing hall slowly quieted down.

Count Durer did not participate in the discussion. He sat quietly in his seat and watched the men and women familiar with each other in the past ten minutes, with a thoughtful look on his face. In his mind, he summarized the recent changes in the situation in Aldernan and the news from various channels. For half a minute, he also remembered the previous experience of visiting Cecil with the envoy-finally, he raised his head. , Just to see the imperial pearl stand up from the chair.

Matilda stood up, her movement brought complete silence.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I can call each one of you, I know each one of you, I know - and understand you," she looked around the hall and slowly used a calm voice. Said, "So I understand your doubts and anxieties at this moment, but please be patient and listen to me-the royal family does not intend to disrupt the stable order we have maintained for a long time, let alone attack us for malicious and other ulterior purposes A parliament established together."

Seeing everyone's eyes focused on him, Matilda paused and continued:

"The empire is facing a crisis, which is different from any challenge we have ever faced-I am not just referring to the'war' with Cecil, which is full of doubts. It's not just the recent anomalies of the God of War Church, the reasons behind these anomalies are even more chilling.

"There are fatal loopholes in our army, traitors have appeared in our aristocratic system, and our churches and people are being eroded by some evil force-these things are coming fiercely, trying to subvert the order of the empire, and they are the most terrifying. The point lies in its rapid destruction, unpredictable actions, and powerful penetration and latency capabilities. I believe that everyone here is well aware of the changes in the situation in the recent period and the news circulating in the imperial capital, then you should understand what I mean.

"In the face of this challenge, the parliament is clearly powerless-I do not deny the significance of the existence of the parliament and its role in the empire, but under the current special circumstances, we must use a more efficient, more controlled, and safer closed Groups to replace it.

"The empire will enter a state of emergency from today. The royal cabinet headed by His Majesty Rosetta will take over many powers of the parliament. All military, administrative and religious units will directly accept the emperor's orders. We must mobilize them with the highest efficiency. The army and the elimination of domestic instability factors will allow Aldernan to restore stability in the shortest time, unite the power of the empire in the shortest time, and solve the crisis in the shortest time.

"As for all of you sitting here...please completely relax. The Parliament is only temporarily closed, and this is only part of the state of emergency-although we are implementing this level of'emergency bill' for the first time, please Rest assured, everything is under the control of your majesty. You don’t have to worry about your safety and reputation-everyone under the triple spire is the pride of the upper class of the empire. I believe in the loyalty of each of you, and your majesty also believes in this. .

"Then, loyal and upright councillors, you should also understand the royal family's efforts to safeguard the interests of the empire - the choices you make today will be noble and worthy of being recorded in history.

"This is a rare opportunity to make a great contribution to the empire and prove yourself. Please take it firmly.

"I'm done."

Every word of Matilda was gentle and polite, as if with the power of involuntary trust and relaxation. Count Durer sat on the seat below, quietly listening to what the princess said, but in his heart Sighed slightly.

What an impeccable speech-now, the reasoning session is over.

Of course, for some people in this hall, they will continue to work hard-Earl Durer saw that some congressmen stood up to speak, some congressmen seemed to be discussing something with the people around them, and some were releasing some permission The messaging spells used in the lobby seem to be contacting their own contacts and seeking some intelligence help.

Count Durer glanced at the speculative businessman not far away, and saw that his chubby face was full of anxiety, but this time he had no idea of ​​contempt for him. Then he lowered his head and glanced at the gorgeous ring with huge gems on his finger.

After thinking a little, he brought the ring to his face and injected magic power into it-this expensive magic item was slightly brightened, and a voice was directly transmitted to Earl Dülle's ears: "My lord, what do you want?"

"Where is the Knights Guardian?"

"They are in Parliament Street and Upper Cross Block."

"Where is Duke Perdinand?"

"Duke Perdinand left Obsidian Palace an hour ago-but we can't find out where the Duke is."

"enough."

Count Durer exhaled, rubbed his slightly sore eyebrows, and then decided to raise his hands and feet in favor of the emperor's emergency bill.

...

The corridors of the Royal Mage Association are long and deep. A squatting figure slowly walks through the corridors and arches depicting the portraits of great mages in history. The artificial nerve cable squirts slightly under the robe, and there is a fearful rubbing sound.

The wizards who have passed by all felt the depression and gloom from the black robe figure, but no one would show the appearance of disrespect for this figure strolling in the mage association—even though the latter was not wearing it. Any private robes with a logo did not wear the badge of the Mage Association, and hardly greeted anyone on the road.

Even so, everyone passing by this figure will still respectfully stop, bow slightly, and call "Master Daniel".

Daniel will simply nod his head in response-this is already the most friendly and friendly response he can make in this place.

At the end of this corridor, Daniel stopped.

He raised his head and looked at the wall on the side of the corridor. There are still several blank spaces on this wall, and one of the blank spaces has been painted with simple lines, and the breath of a certain kind of paint is faintly floating in the air.

After a long time, he suddenly retracted his gaze and looked in the other direction on the corner of the corridor-a female mage wearing a lavender dress-style robe seemed to have appeared out of thin air, walking towards this side.

The wizards passing by all stopped after seeing this woman, saluting respectfully, calling her "President Marpel".

Windsor Mapel kindly responded to the greetings of the people around her, but her pace did not slow down at all. She went straight to Daniel with a small smile on her face: "I didn't expect you to come so early."

"Well, it happens to have some free time," Daniel nodded lightly, although his attitude was still cold, but there was no such obvious resistance and disdain for the Mage Guild. As he spoke, he raised his head and looked at the corridor next to him, frowning slightly. After a while, "Which person with both fame and fortune is going to be drawn on this corridor?"

Windsor Mapel glanced at her mentor and suddenly couldn't help but laughed: "It's you, my mentor."

Daniel's stern face finally changed due to surprise. He opened his yellowed eyes slightly, took a look at the portrait on the wall, and then looked back at his former apprentice. His brows were more clearly frowned than before: "Me? This is not funny."

"This is not a joke, this is something that the senior representatives of the Mage Association agreed unanimously, and even your Majesty has approved it."

"I am no longer a member of your association." Daniel said in a weird tone.

"Neither is Lord Richard in the fourth picture, nor is Lady Marina Vinton in the twelfth picture," Windsor Mapel said with a smile. "No one has ever stipulated that the sages of the Mage Association Only the portraits of the members of the association can be painted in the gallery, and you are obviously qualified to be among them-you almost built the empire’s magical industrial infrastructure system by yourself, so that we can find the key nodes of the times in time This one alone has already met the criteria of a'wise man'."

Daniel's eyebrows trembled slightly, and his eyes rolled several times in front of the unoutlined mural, but he didn't say a word. Only the voice of Windsor Mapel came from the side: "I I know, this was one of your biggest dreams back then-although you may not care about it now, I think you are fully qualified to enter this corridor.

"In terms of achievements that can change the times, you, who laid the foundation for the Empire Magic Industrial System, are obviously far more than the chairman of the association who took office step by step."

After a few seconds of silence, Daniel twitched his mouth, turned and walked forward: "A boring move."

Listening to this disdainful and indifferent evaluation, Windsor Mapel couldn't help but laughed: the mentor did not ask himself to send someone to shovel off the wall.

She turned around to follow in Daniel's footsteps. The latter turned her head slightly, and said casually: "I am here to hand over the technical information of the communication device-the Industrial Engineering Association has completed the design of the energy and the enlarged structure. Passed the acceptance in the laboratory, our work is done, and the rest is yours."

"It's very timely!" Windsor Mapel said with a smile, "In this way, the transceiver device I designed will completely solve the energy problem. The next step is to enter the practical stage-now the communication towers everywhere have been completely transformed. The timing of everything is perfect."

Daniel gave a hum, and then a slightly mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Not long ago, more than half of the people in the Mage Association were still discussing the cost and feasibility of transforming the national communication tower network. They were all red-faced, as if for The empire’s interests do not hesitate to break with the whole world, but now you have made all the transformation plans... the wind in the association is really turning as fast as it was in the past."

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Windsor Mapel's face, and she shook her head with a wry smile: "You should be aware of the recent changes in the atmosphere in the city, and you have also heard some unconfirmed... gossip."

"I heard a lot," Daniel said casually. "Although I don't want to listen, it's hard for anyone to be quiet in Aldernan's ears."

"...Mages are the most sensitive group," Windsor Mapel sighed. "Although proud, pride can't match imperial power-it's not that the wind in the association turns too fast, but that of Aldernan. It's too fast."

Daniel's footsteps stopped, and he muttered softly with a thoughtful expression: "Is the direction of Aldernan's wind..."

"Tutor," Windsor Mapel didn't seem to hear the ambiguous voice of the old man beside him, "What did you say?"

"It's nothing, just lament that there are so many disturbing things in this city," Daniel shook his head, and then asked seemingly casually, "By the way, I heard you understand what the Cecilians gave us. Those weird'deep sea runes'?"

"It's far from being understood," said Windsor Mapel. "Those things are more weird than I thought, and even weird to the point of inexplicable - just as the Ceciles explained in advance, those so-called ' Deep sea runes’ come from civilizations other than humans, and the difference between the two civilizations is greater than the difference between humans and elves, so it may not be easy to understand the logic of those runes. But fortunately even If you don’t understand the deep logic, those runes can still play a role. Experiments have proved that after using those deep sea runes to construct a fully enclosed space, any form of mental pollution can be blocked, and it can even produce extremely strong effects on individuals who have been polluted. The purification effect..."

"...Oh, it sounds interesting," Daniel raised his eyebrows. "If I have time, I would like to see the facility after your completion."

"Of course, it is in Obsidian Palace. Your Majesty should be very happy that you are interested in it-after all, you are also an expert in the field of runes."