Cruxiu and Phyllis, who walked to the front, looked at each other, and then looked at everyone attending the king's election meeting. After the two introduced themselves, Cruxiu began to talk.
"I know what expectations you have for me when I have the opportunity to take the throne. The Carlsten family is a prominent court official with a deep relationship with the royal family. They have always had influence on national affairs. If I succeed to the throne, the national affairs and national destiny will be greatly affected."
I can continue calmly, right? I'm sorry to everyone who has expectations of me, but I want to tell you that I can't do it."
Cruxiu spoke happily about her understanding of why she was being supported now. When others relaxed, she suddenly changed her words. The last sentence directly made those who were supporting her look at her in surprise.
she.
"What the hell is going on!?"
The crowd at the scene became noisy because of Cruxiu's last words, but Cruxiu still looked up at the stage with a calm expression, his dark green hair swaying, and his stern eyes piercing through the dragon-shaped picture painted on the wall of the throne room.
"The pro-dragon kingdom Lugnica is protected by the alliance it made with dragons in the past, and has built a prosperous country. Whether it is war, plague or even famine, all crises can be avoided under the protection of dragons. In the long history of the kingdom
, the word [dragon] has never disappeared.”
[The Covenant with the Dragon] is what Marcus said at the beginning of the meeting. Because of the covenant with the dragon, the protected Kingdom of Lugnica can continue to prosper. This is the outline of its history. Take a look around and bite this
Seeing the crowd of people with different meanings, Kurxiu crossed his arms.
"The prosperity established through the Dragon Covenant is extremely beautiful. In wars, you can burn the enemy country with just your breath. If there is a plague, activate the mana and heal people. If there is a famine, the earth soaked with dragon blood will give you a good harvest."
Favor. All suffering can be saved by the noble Dragon God, and the kingdom will definitely be rich and powerful? Is this what you think?"
Although the content of the story was full of brilliance, Curio who spoke was depressed. She closed her eyes in front of the silent people and asked everyone present in a low voice.
"Let me ask, don't you feel shameful?"
The silent hall was filled with an unprecedented sense of tension because of Crusch's words. However, in the hall where various passions began to accumulate, the person who felt the most angry was not other people, but Cursch who was standing in front of the throne.
"No matter how difficult and difficult it is, as long as we have a covenant, we can be saved. Take advantage of this and be willing to fall. If you encounter a danger that threatens your survival, ask the dragon for advice. I will take the trouble to do something about it."
Although Cruxiu didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said, everyone present frowned because of her words.
"You have gone too far, Lord Crusch! Don't underestimate the covenant! It is precisely because of the covenant with the dragon in the past that the kingdom can survive the danger without excessive sacrifice... How can the accumulation of history allow you to overturn it!"
Crusch's fierce remarks made one of the members of the Wise Men stand up and show their anger.
"My feelings about the prosperity of the past are extremely wonderful. I have never received such a favor. I can't say this even if I tear my mouth. The Karlsten family was born together with the kingdom. If the kingdom is on the verge of crisis,
It's like the Karlsten family is facing a crisis. Since the country was saved by the dragon, the same goes for the Karlsten family, but the future is different. How can you not think about the ugly state of us now? Is it possible to rely too much on the covenant with the dragon?
Causes thinking to stop? When war, plague, and famine hit the kingdom again, what else can we do besides flattering and welcoming the dragon?"
Not caring about the attitudes of everyone present, Cruxiu expressed his thoughts directly,
"It is because of over-reliance on the covenant and the emphasis on the records of the Dragon Calendar Stone that the country is too fragile to survive independently. Once faced with a situation that shakes the country, it will do nothing but ask the dragon or the prophecy tablet to lend its power. But in the face of dragons and
Do we dare to say that we can compete with things that the prophecy board has not dealt with? Several accidents that have occurred in recent years... such as the failure of the great expedition fourteen years ago were caused by this weakness."
The content of Crusch's words made everyone present stunned. They were showered with shock and anger. Crusch raised his fist and told in a solemn voice.
"If it would be destroyed without the protection of the dragon, then this kind of kingdom might as well be destroyed. Excessive favor will cause stagnation, stagnation will lead to corruption, and corruption will sound the death knell, that's what I think."
Crusch spoke out his most central idea at this time, and this idea also made everyone present a little creepy, because for everyone in this country, thinking about Cruxiu speaking like this is equivalent to wanting...
…
"You...are you saying you want to destroy the country!"
The kingdom without the [Dragon] will definitely be destroyed. This idea has existed in the hearts of the people of this country for a long time. It is unacceptable to suddenly hear such a speech from Crusch.
"No, if there is no dragon, it will perish. Then we will become the dragon. Everything that the kingdom has relied on the dragon until now should be shouldered by the king and his subjects. Therefore, when I become the king, I will ask the dragon to forget the covenant that has lasted until now.
There is nothing we can do if we sever ties because of this, because the pro-Dragon Kingdom Lugnica does not belong to the dragon, but to me. Suffering is waiting ahead, and perhaps disasters that could be overcome by borrowing the power of dragons in the past, or even accidents that can surpass it
It’s waiting for us, but I want to live without dishonoring my soul.”
Cruxiu's speech this time can be said to be very arrogant. When he reached the end, his tone lowered. Cruxiu shook his head and looked down.
"I have always had doubts about the state of the kingdom. I think this king election is an opportunity for correction given by God."
But considering his loyalty to the late king, it is not surprising that these words would be regarded as disrespectful.
"This speech is very powerful."
Kazami Youmeng had only this comment on Crusch's words, and this comment also made several knights next to him look at it, and the people around him seemed to agree with Crusch's words. There were no high-ranking officials in the hall.
She rebutted her voice loudly, and her style of confronting the history of the kingdom was exactly the qualifications of a king.
"Well, I understand Lord Crusch's opinion. So, Knight Phyllis Argyle, do you have anything to say?"
After listening to Curio's suggestion, Mylotov turned to Phyllis next to him this time. From the perspective of a follower, he meant to support his master.
"Thank you for your good intentions, but I have nothing to add. Lord Cursius's thoughts are just as I said just now, and whether Lord Cursius's actions are correct or not will be proven by future generations of history and those of us who follow them. I am very grateful to Cursius.
I have no doubt that you will become a king."
Phyllis, who had a serious and slender waist, turned her great trust into words, and then her expression returned to the cute look before, and she smiled at Curio beside her.
"Kursch-sama is indeed perfect at all times, Fili-chan can't help himself anymore."
The knight smiled at his princess and said words of loyalty.
"Sometimes I don't understand what Phyllis is talking about, but I allow it because you won't do anything bad to me."
Cruxiu looked at Phyllis with soft eyes, and others could tell that their relationship was good at a glance.
"Okay, I finally listened to one candidate's thoughts...well, although the content at the beginning caused quite a stir."
After Curio's expression of belief came to an end, Myrotov made a simple summary. The policy stated by the most powerful candidate may be a bolt from the blue to the Council of Wise Men and the Civil Service, but what she just said may make her She lost a lot of votes that she originally had a chance to win. However, if you still support her after listening to the speech just now, you will gain huge trust.
"However, it is still unclear how to choose the king..."
It was only when we decided on the method that we had the time to express our beliefs now. Because there was no clear benchmark, we could only watch the discussion anxiously.
"Then, let's continue. In order, let's start with the people next to Master Kurxiu."