The Palace of the Twilight, the King's Audience Room.

Sitting on the sofa, Richer read the report that Karin had just submitted, and said with a smile: "This group of silver-ring nobles is really interesting. ”

Todd stood in front of the window, with his back to the door, looking out at the scenery without saying a word.

Rachel threw the report on the table, shook his head, and said, "I have the impression that the aristocracy is nothing more than a bunch of stupid and arrogant guys. Who would have thought that those people would think of trying to get back on stage in this way. ”

Todd let out a long breath, "My original intention was to hope that citizens would use reason to run the country together, but I now find that Twilight City has really gone further and further......"

"When there is no longer faith in the human heart, money will climb to the top of the pyramid and become the standard by which all values are measured. Richer leaned towards the sofa, her plump body curved to the fullest: "Human beings have never been purely rational animals, and the so-called citizen groups are like a pile of dry wood that has been poured with grease, and a little spark can make them abandon their reason and become the most complete madman......"

Todd turned around and pulled a book from the bookshelf on his desk, an excerpt from the remarks that Myris had given him at his parting.

Todd turned one of the pages and whispered: "Human beings have never been truly free, and they must always find something, believe in it, and obey it. It's human nature and it's a weakness of society. ”

Rachel stared at Todd's face and asked, "What do you want me to do next?" I can mobilize the Xenomorph Guild people to secretly execute the nobles. ”

Todd put down the book, looked at Richer and said helplessly: "Kill these people, but what about later? Soon, the new leader of the merchant group will stand up and run for the cabinet, and a new aristocratic class will come to the stage of history, play with the people, deprive them of their wealth, and squeeze their flesh and blood...... Their essence never changes. ”

Rachel looked at Todd and asked calmly, "So what should Twilight do now?"

Todd sat in his chair, closed his eyes and lost in thought, the expression on his face more serious and serious than he had ever been.

"Originally, in order to find a way to survive the kingdom, I designed two very different paths for Dusk West City and Froststone City. For Twilight City, I tried to weaken the role of religion and remove the traces of divine power in human beings, trying to awaken human reason, and for Froststone City, I used the soul space to construct a sacred realm, so that believers could believe in the cycle of cause and effect and the law of good and evil...... The result is ......"

Richer snapped her fingers, "Froststone City wins, doesn't it? It turns out that humanity needs powerful gods as pillars of faith, and so-called reason is just an excuse to cause chaos." ”

Standing up from the sofa, Rachel slowly walked in front of Todd, squatted down and looked up at him: "Todd, when you try to distribute power to the citizens, the real benefits are those careerists hidden in the shadows, if you don't get rid of them now, this kingdom you built by yourself will sooner or later fall to the end of the Silver Ring Kingdom." ”

Todd lowered his head and looked at the woman's picturesque face: "Sometimes there are some lumps on the patient's skin, and at first, these lumps are hidden under the skin, and the doctor's advice is not to remove them for the time being. When it grows slowly and reaches the outside of the skin, it is surgically eradicated at one time...... Richel, I'm not just going to get rid of these nobles, I'm going to have to operate on the whole of Dusk......"

Rachel thought for a moment before she understood the meaning of the other party's words: "Todd, I don't object to you doing this, but you must know that such a thing would involve the whole of Twilight City. ”

Todd shook his head and said, "The current Twilight City is already full of holes. If the path of reason does not work, then the storm of faith can only sweep everything. ”

Rachel stood up and nodded, "I see, since you've decided, then I'll arrange everything." ”

The two were about to say something more when there was a knock from the guard at the door.

"Your Majesty, the Queen of the Holy Acropolis wants to meet with you. ”

Todd frowned, "Mary, Queen of the Acropolis, what is she doing here?"

Rachel winked at Todd, "Needless to say, she must have come to meet you when she heard the news of your return to Twilight City." ”

Listening to Richel's slightly mocking tone, Todd smiled wryly and said, "Queen Mary and I are not what you think...... Forget it, you just stay and hear what she has to say. ”

Rachel smiled maliciously, "I'll stay, but not here." ”

After saying this, she went into the side of the audience room, closed the door, and waited quietly for the show to begin.

After about five minutes, there was a knock at the door of the audience room, and the voice of the guard sounded again: "Your Majesty, the queen of the Holy Acropolis has arrived. ”

"Please let her in. ”

"Yes. ”

When Mary walked into the room, Todd, who hadn't seen her for a long time, suddenly had the illusion that the room was illuminated.

A long hair as smooth as silk satin is coiled on the top of his head, a pair of eyes like a bright moon are shining, and the skin is as clear as snow jade, and it is so white that it makes people feel dazzling under the sun.

In Todd's memory, Mary's beauty impressed him, but after not seeing her for a while, her beauty has not diminished in the slightest, and is even more amazing.

Mary entered the room, looked at the familiar man in front of her, did not greet her, did not greet her, but simply bowed, and sat down in the chairs that the guards had prepared.

Looking at Mary's expressionless face, Todd sighed softly: "Mary, I remember a face-to-face conversation like this for a long time. ”

Mary's voice was soft and quiet, but the meaning of the words was full of gunpowder: "Your Majesty, I don't know whether to praise you for your busyness or marvel at your dereliction of duty. For more than a year, you've never returned to the throne of Twilight, leaving the city to gallop like a wild horse......"

Todd gave a wry smile: "Mary, things are not what you think, I've been ...... all this time"

Mary held out her hand to stop Todd's defense: "I'm not here to listen to your explanation. I'm here to warn you of the dangers that may occur. ”

Mary pulled a piece of paper from her sleeve and placed it on Todd's desk.

"What is this?"

"Three days ago, Gordon of Fort White River intercepted a letter. The recipient is the leader of the Blood Curse Mercenary Regiment, and most of the content of the letter is coded and coded. But in general, it is said that there are some people in Twilight City who plan to cooperate with the mercenary group, which is not good for the kingdom. ”

After saying this, Mary got up from her seat and said coldly: "What I want to say has been said, and there are still many things waiting for me to deal with in the Holy Acropolis. ”

"Mary, wait!"

Todd walked up to Mary and said gratefully, "I am very grateful for you to send this letter, this is very important news for me......

Mary looked at Todd and stood still for a moment, her mouth slightly open, and there was a slight softness and hesitation in her eyes.

When Mary lowered her head and her gaze inadvertently swept the ground, a faint footprint stunned her.

Glancing at the hidden bedroom door, Mary pursed her lips, her face flashing with sadness and pain.

"Your Majesty, please take care. ”

Leaving such a sentence, Mary walked out of the room without looking back.

Todd looked at Mary's departing figure in astonishment, unable to figure out how her mood would suddenly change.

Rachel pushed the door open, staring in the direction of the door, and held her chin in her hand for a moment of thought.

Todd shrugged his shoulders and said to Rachel, "As you can see, I really don't have anything to ...... with her"

Rachel gave Todd a roll of the eyes, swerved to the door, and left a word as he left.

"You really don't understand women. ”