The MPs gathered around the long table, and their murmurs gathered in the hall, forming an annoying buzz.
"The appearance of the exorcist is still fresh in my memory, but maybe he was trying to show us power."
"Why do you think so? We didn't provoke him."
"He came from Midnight City, which is full of weirdos. The weirdos brought him here, and the weirdos followed him around. He is not from our side."
"Do you think Midnight City asked him to do this?"
"We have always been at odds with them, as you know."
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"Sugru, you stupid little melon! You didn't even think he was one of your own before you sent an invitation letter!"
"Shh, keep your voice down. It's you Brent who is stupid. Do you think these people really care about the exorcist's position? Even if the exorcist turns into a weirdo, people can still turn him into a tragic hero."
"But you are still too risky, Sugru, you are gambling."
"It's worth it. If we lose, we won't lose much of the bet, but if we win... you can see how fanatical those citizens are about the Exorcist."
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"We have reaped the consequences. Look at those people outside... all the prestige was suddenly concentrated on the person who none of us knew before."
"Come on, your family comes from the survivors of King Allen City. Don't you know the exorcist?"
"Well... I just think they're too crazy and that's not a good thing."
"It has nothing to do with us. He is not interested in the position of councillor. As long as we don't provoke him, he will not provoke us. What we need to worry more about is the mayor. The exorcist who is too prestigious will threaten his status.
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"I'm not worried about that."
On the top floor of City Hall, the mayor's office.
Mateusz Knox, mayor of the ice-free port of Wiener, stands at the window.
In the bay in the distance, a large rusty ship is being slowly towed by a tractor to the ship repair yard.
People were no longer as afraid as they were at the beginning and were crowding around outside the port. Some children even had the courage to run closer to observe the ship.
"Mayor and exorcist are two different positions. People will think he is a legend and a hero, but they will not think he will be a good mayor."
"But just in case."
His assistant stood behind him: "There will be many congressmen who can't help but contact the exorcist. Even if he is not interested in the mayor's position, those congressmen will surround him on the stage, plus citizens who are like believers."
"I'm tired."
Mayor Mateusz Knox sighed: "These council members who never leave the city have almost forgotten the horrors outside and only focus on climbing up, having fun, and fighting."
The assistant shook his head gently: "They will never forget, they are just more greedy."
Mayor Mateusz Knox was silent for a moment, then turned around and asked: "What is the purpose of the exorcist coming to the ice-free port of Wiener?"
"Find an evil spirit called the Maiden's Shadow, and the body of a businessman preserved in the Grand Monterey Museum."
"Shadow of the Girl...any more news?"
"I haven't found out that many of these evil spirits that suddenly disappeared were killed by higher-level beings."
"Tell the following to continue the investigation. What is he doing now?"
"Seems ready to go to the Grand Monterey Museum.
"When you go to accompany me, remember to send my greetings."
"OK."
The assistant nodded a few times and walked out.
"etc."
The hesitant Mayor Mateusz Knox stopped him.
"I'll go with you."
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Lu Li was temporarily arranged to stay at the foreign embassy in Wiener Freeze Port.
But compared with usual times, the internal and external protection of foreign embassies has increased more than ten times.
All the ambassadors and servants from other cities were driven to the first floor. The second and third floors were guarded by guards, and there were only a few people from Lu Li on the entire fourth floor.
Catalina leaned against the window with her arms folded, and the guards downstairs formed a wall. The dark crowd crowded together, and the spotlights flashed from time to time.
"The people here are much crazier than Midnight City." She couldn't help but say.
Weiner Freeze Port was as gloomy and mist-filled as Midnight City, but the view was wider. She could see the industrial area with thick smoke rising deep in the land, the noisy port in the bay, and the mountains in the distance.
A moving black line.
Pusius said it was called a steam train, which was similar to a fleet but faster and more convenient. It was also steam technology from the old days.
There were no strangers wary of each other, no strange pagans, no unsettling silhouettes in black robes.
This place seems better than Midnight City...
Knock knock knock
There was a knock on the door, and Lu Li on the sofa raised his head and stared at the opened door.
The middle-aged man outside the door introduced himself: "I am Mateusz Knox, the mayor of Wiener Freeze Port. Nice to meet you, Exorcist Lu Li."
The visit from the mayor of Wiener Freeze Port seemed abrupt. They should have extended the invitation to Lu Li at a dinner party or from the mayor, rather than visiting him directly.
However, considering Lu Li's reputation, no political opponents would use this point to criticize Mateusz Knox.
"Katerina, Pusius." Lu Li introduced Mateus Knox.
He didn't mention Big Sister's head. Its legs had just been sewn up and she was lying in the hood and fell asleep.
Mateusz Knox nodded to Caterina and paused slightly when he landed on Pusius.
Pusius was also a little afraid of strangers, so he lowered his ears and tucked his tail and said nothing.
"Psius was once a human being, but became a stranger due to pollution." Lu Li said.
Mateusz Knox nodded and did not discuss this topic again: "My assistant said that you are going to the Monterey Museum. I can do my best to serve as a landlord."
Pusius stayed here. Lu Li and Catalina got into the mayor's car, a latest model Little Henry II steam car, drove out of the crowd, and were escorted to the museum.
After the novelty of the comfortable car, Catalina's eyes were attracted to the street with envy.
With its wide bay, bustling port, rolling buildings, industry and steam, and bustling streets, everyone who comes to the ice-free port of Wiener will fall in love with it.
Mateusz Knox saw it, but unfortunately he couldn't see the change in Lu Li's expression.
"Does the food people eat meet the Terminus Association standards?" Lu Li suddenly asked.
Unlike Katarina, he saw the reality hidden beneath the surface.
"...Part of it is." The assistant replied that this question should not be raised by the mayor.
That is to say, most people cannot eat low-pollution food.
Looking out the car window, citizens on the street rarely see old people, but mostly children and young people.
Weiner Freeze Port is extremely repulsive to weirdos, and there are no old sewers like Midnight City to house aliens... The fate of those who are polluted will not be better than the desolate land.
The steam car suddenly slowed down, and the assistant caught up from behind, running after him and whispering something to the co-pilot, Mayor Mateusz Knox.
Mayor Mateusz Knox nodded, turned back to Lu Li and said, "The ship that brought you here refused to enter the ship repair yard."
