"The Liberty City part...the Liberty City part...found."
"...Being a library administrator seems to be a very tiring job."
"There is no such job, because the books in this place are thrown in randomly."
"Throw it, throw it in?"
In the alien space that was so quiet that there was no sound at all, the conversation between Duan Qing and Gardevoir slowly came, just like two audiences standing at the entrance of a huge dark cinema:
"So many bookshelves...were they all thrown in by you?"
"At first, I and other... librarians carefully organized the books here, but then no one cared about them." Pointing her hand to a certain direction in the dark void, the woman covered in black gauze looked slightly disappointed.
He replied: "Now that I think about it...it seems like a long time has passed since these past events."
"Then...those floating bookshelves..."
"Those are the books that were inserted later."
Looking at the scattered bookshelves floating in the dark depths that Duan Qing pointed to, Gardevoir shook his head slightly: "They are all biographies about modern times and books written by insignificant people. There is nothing to organize..."
So how did you throw the books in? And what are your standards for collecting books...
With such words shouting in his heart, Duan Qing wiped the cold sweat from his head. The question he wanted to continue to ask was as the next scene appeared, he became hesitant and stopped talking - Gardevoir who kept raising his hands.
Ahead, a silent giant shadow flew over in the direction of her, then turned into a huge bookshelf and landed heavily in front of the two people: "Wow! This, this is..."
"About the History of Liberty City."
After answering Duan Qing's question calmly, the arm covered by the sleeves of Gardevoir's robe also fell down, and then in a silent wave, he took out an old book on it again like taking something from the air: "Although it is made by
They are written by different people, but they are basically related to the past of Freedom City. Everything I said to you before can also be found here..."
"Well, I didn't mean to question you." Duan Qing waved his hand hurriedly: "So...has anyone recorded the three secrets I mentioned before?"
"The secrets that appeared in Liberty City in the past are far less than three, and they may continue to appear in the future." Gardevoir shook her head, and the pages in her hand began to turn quickly with her movements: "Although it is very
Very few people ask me questions like this, but it’s very easy to answer them... Well, here they are.”
"The past city lords...family history?"
Looking at the words recorded on the page floating in front of him, Duan Qing couldn't help but read aloud: "Is there such a record?"
"The power of people who do good deeds is very powerful, much like the spirit of your adventurers." Gardevoir retracted his hands into the black sleeves: "For the sake of being a member of the Mage Council, this good deed
I will show you the human heritage first."
"……heritage?"
"The history of Liberty City is, of course, recorded by the people of Liberty City themselves."
Looking up at the dark void nearby, Gardevoir sighed deeply: "Some of them later became powerful people in the city, and some were poor people in the slums, but no matter what they were like
Identity, without exception, they all have a bad ending."
"For these things in your hand, they have tried their best." Gardevoir concluded lightly: "After all, the preservation of these deeds... does not require just a little courage to take action."
"……Thanks."
Duan Qing left these two words wordlessly, holding the book and slowly flipping through it, and then after a period of time, he raised his head again: "The Stalim family...
The Kirk family...the Fandral family...it's strange, is this the only record of this man named Lukla?"
"What, these things are not enough?" Gardevoir's eyebrows were slightly curved, as if he was showing his own smile: "Rukela was a member of the previous generation of mage council, and he grouped the legacy of these families together.
, want to find out everything about the city lord... You will never find a more comprehensive record than his anywhere else in the Free Continent."
"But what I want is now..."
After waving his hand in the air for a moment, Duan Qing's eyes fell on the back end of the page, and then under the gaze of Gardevoir, he read aloud again: "... With the fall of Shlas Kirk, Fan
The Dal family completely eliminated the enemies who opposed them, and then, through the recommendation of many supporters, they were elected as the new generation of city lords, and then... no more?"
"there is none left."
"In other words... this family called Van Gaal has ruled the Free City to this day?"
"The current lord of the Free City is indeed called Fangar. He is the patriarch of the Fangar clan, the leader of the members of the Twelve Thrones, and also... the leader of the Shadow Society."
Blinking his teasing eyes, Gardevoir said something that surprised Duan Qing: "Perhaps for you adventurers, the 'city lord's identity' is something very difficult to verify, but for those of us
For the holder of the throne... the name of the city lord is something everyone knows, because we rule the Free City all the time, and we are always working hard to fight for every inch of the Free City.
We are serving the city lord, and we have been... keeping a close eye on the city lord's position. In the eyes of you outsiders, the city lord of the Free City may be a very glorious identity, but for those of us, he has nothing to do with the city lord.
There is no difference between other ordinary gang leaders. As long as there are more people who support him, he will naturally be the leader of the Free City. Once he loses the support of most people... every one of us may personally overthrow him.
Throne."
"This is the true meaning of being a candidate for the throne." She stretched out her hand and took back the book in Duan Qing's hand: "I hope you can understand this."
"The positions of city lords from past generations have been passed down... I always thought it was like this." Duan Qing sighed and said: "In the end... they were all snatched away?"
"There is no such thing as a peaceful handover, but I believe you are not interested in it now." Gardevoir smiled again: "The important thing is...Oxon specifically emphasized this to you, for what purpose?"
?”
"What he wants to know is not the identity of the city lord... because he should know the identity of the city lord." Duan Qing replied thoughtfully: "He just hopes that I can really meet the city lord, and then... seize power and usurp the throne?"
"Seizing power and usurping the throne... Haha, this description is very good."
Gently tapping Duan Qing's forehead, the woman who let out a sweet laugh slowly turned around: "Since Van Gaal came to power, the patriarch of the Van Gaal family has been getting more and more involved. The city lords of this generation are particularly careful.
, except for the meeting of the city lord... it is difficult to even hear his voice. As a member of the restorationists, Oxon must like the other party's living conditions very much, right? As long as he can find a chance to replace the city lord, the restoration
Anyone can gain control of this city without any effort."
"Copy what they tried to do in Tania..." Duan Qing's eyes darkened: "Do these restorationists think about these conspiracies all day long?"
"Even if it was a conspiracy, it has now become a real conspiracy." Gardevoir turned his back and shook his head: "The rise of the Restorationists is a signal, and it has also exerted a huge influence on all the forces on the continent.
Due to the pressure, the entire Xifeng County has fallen into incomparable chaos, and the adjacent Eta County... seems to be overwhelmed at this time. The principality that has not yet recovered from the war must not have time to manage these temporary chaos.
, the empire that is farther away naturally has no way to deal with this, and the Free City that is right in front of us... naturally becomes everyone's hope."
"The principality and the empire have reached an agreement and will jointly deal with the crisis in Xifeng County." Duan Qing replied in a low voice: "Although the cooperation between the two countries will not be maintained well, it will at least play some role.
Bar?"
"The 'Tower Plan' is just a small slate for the Restorationists to rebuild the Magic Empire. You need to understand this first." Gardevoir replied calmly: "Since they chose to formally put the conflict on the table, they naturally did
They are fully prepared to meet various challenges. Now that the fall of Xifeng County is about to become a reality, the adjacent Free City will certainly become one of their next offensive targets. According to my guess...Oxon is in
The series of plans in the City of Freedom may just be part of the icing on the cake for the entire restoration operation. Even if they cannot control the City of Freedom, they are sure...to completely eradicate this potential threat."
"Eradicate?" Duan Qing sneered: "How is it possible? Twelve thrones, so many gang leaders, and tons of play...adventurers, how could they eradicate it?"
"So Oxen needs some skills...and support."
The sound of Gardevoir's slow pace echoed in the quiet library, and then stopped again as she turned around: "The Throne is currently in a state of division, and the two sides are evenly matched. The city lord's power is among them, hoping to use it.
By means of reconciliation, they continue to consolidate their position as leader. This kind of emperor's thinking is very superb, but it also puts itself in a dangerous situation, because for any party... as long as it has the absolute power to overthrow the rule of the other party
, the fragile balance maintained on the surface will be easily broken."
"At that time, all the forces in the Free City will be shuffled." Gardevoir stared at Duan Qing's face: "The City Lord... will no longer be the City Lord."
"But... this doesn't seem to have anything to do with Oxon's commission?"
"You are the most suitable candidate."
Gardevoir pointed at Duan Qing and said: "You have strong strength, the identity of the principal envoy, a superb status in the adventurer camp, and the power to change destiny. Let you find out the identity of the city lord. In fact, you are asking
You go and create an opportunity for the City Lord to appear. With Oxon's skill, by then...anyone who is dissatisfied with the City Lord's rule will probably react to the center of this vortex."
"Whether they are parties or collaborators, they are all living for their own interests. Only those who can truly integrate these interests... can become the real city lord." The woman sighed slightly: "Now... we have reached that point.
It's time."
"The current city lord...is already so unsustainable?" Duan Qing murmured: "But during the previous throne war...I saw that the throne leaders seemed to listen to the city lord's words."
"What you saw was only the surface, and it was not a formal Throne War." Gardevoir replied calmly: "The real Throne War... you will be lucky enough to see it in ten days."
"Wha, what?"
"The Talzinger family and the Rondall family have officially filed a new throne war with the city lord. The time... is just ten days from now."
Gardevoir nodded towards Duan Qing: "At that time, countless kings and gang leaders will witness the war, and then use the results of this time to decide the names of the owners of the two thrones just vacated."
"The Rondall family...is this the Rondall who returned to the City of Freedom with us?"
"He and Tristan were originally members of the throne holders. Later, due to the city lord's decision... their thrones were abolished."
Gardevoir raised his black robe sleeves: "The battle that took place at night was actually a battle for the throne initiated by the Tarzinger family, which had always been at odds with Rondal, and the ceremony ten days later...
…It’s actually just a formal continuation of the previous battle.”
"I see..." Duan Qing nodded slowly: "Will the city lord also participate?"
"Of course, because this is the city lord's choice."
Having said this, Gardevoir let out a magnetic chuckle, as if he had become an artist about to create his own new masterpiece: "The city lord's choice, Tarzinger's choice, Rondoer's choice, Oxen's choice
...Countless choices will converge on that day, gradually forming a torrent of destiny, which will stir everyone together, decompose, react, and then integrate, just like making a bottle of alchemical potion...turn into the old
History and a brand new future. Everyone involved cannot escape this fate, because everyone will move forward for their choices. Some people may try to regret it, try to change, try to control, try to control everything, but in the end
...That's all just becoming a part of fate in vain."
"As an adventurer who is the child of destiny." Her eyes fell on Duan Qing: "What choice will you make?"
"...There are still ten days, right?" Duan Qing touched his nose: "We still have a lot of time and can make a lot of preparations."
"...I admire you very much, Moshang Qingshan."
After reading each other's name for the first time since they met, Gardevoir slowly stretched out his other hand. While returning the old book to the bookshelf, he also pulled out another book: "Hope."
Ten days later…”
"You can still stand in front of me safe and sound."
This chapter has been completed!