After two more days of chaos and anxiety, the residents' vote to investigate the people's intentions for Crossbell's independence has finally begun. The results of the poll were released on the same day, and with a turnout of more than 90 per cent, more than seven out of ten voters voted for the option of 'independence as an autonomous state'. It has to be said that this event firmly grasped the distrust of the residents of Crossbell because of the terrorist attacks on the two countries, hoping to maintain their own security in a new way.

Surprisingly, however, the voting was originally just to confirm the intentions of the citizens, but after the votes were cast, things took a surprising turn. While the members of the parliament were cautiously debating, the mayor suddenly issued a declaration of independence in a tough form, a move that not only shocked the surrounding countries, but also caused a considerable degree of panic among the residents of Crossbell. And shortly after the speech, it was announced that all the assets stored in the IBC by various countries would be frozen, and the whole city was immediately in a panic because of the threat that the independence of Cross Bell would be lifted.

“。。。 It's a big fuss. "Special Assignment Support Section, everyone's faces are already frosty, as a police officer, Lloyd naturally understands the problems behind this series of measures, not to mention that the Declaration of Independence alone is very likely to attract the armies of the Empire and the Republic, and now the assets of all countries are frozen, and the worst possibility is that all countries declare war on Crossbell, and Crossbell will be 。。。。。。 at that time Taking a breath of cold air and shaking his head violently, Lloyd tried his best to shake the bad premonition to the back of his mind. It's reckless, it's a thought shared by almost everyone.

"yes... Honestly, I didn't expect things to go so fast at all. Ellie sighed. I wanted to check with Uncle Rita about the situation, but since yesterday, I haven't been able to contact him... ”

"The section chief is too, I went to the headquarters early this morning, and I haven't come back yet... Theo replied weakly. "I think I'm going to confirm the Wehrmacht, right?"

"Well, it seems that even the police headquarters and the garrison were caught off guard by this." Lloyd replied helplessly, looked at Ike who was sitting across from him without saying a word, and asked, "Ike, what do you think this matter will turn out in the end?" ”

"If I were your grandfather, I would probably choose to find a way to remove the mayor from office right now." Ike replied honestly, scratching his head in embarrassment, "Where is the establishment of a country that can be decided at a moment's notice, there is not enough political and economic environment, and the establishment of a country can only be a joke, especially now that the empire and the republic are coveting the fat of Crossbell, the best result is probably that the empire forcibly takes over the city, so that Crossbell officially becomes part of the territory of the empire." ”

"That... The bad result? After a moment's thought, Ellie whispered.

"All the nations condemned together, and then the Republic and the Empire sent troops together, Crossbell resisted, and after a terrible war on the territory of Crossbell, the theme of partition between the two victorious powers once again fought over the land of Crossbell, what do you think will become of Crossbell after such a great war?" Ike blurted out without even thinking about it. "IBC is not only freezing the assets of various countries, but also a large number of large commercial assets. Neither Ryan Fort nor Zeiss Atelier will sit still, and the war waged by businessmen and the state, at least as far as I know, does not seem to have failed. ”

Although there were some preparations, everyone still gasped, and after a long silence like death, the liaison installed next to the terminal suddenly rang a rapid ringtone.

“。。。 There was no call for Ainigema, it shouldn't have been from the section chief. Randy replied and walked up quickly to answer, "Hello, this is the Special Assignment Support Section. ”

"You're Randy, aren't you?! That's great! The sudden loud volume startled everyone present.

"The call mode seems to be set to speakerphone." Theo reminded in a whisper.

"The voice is ... Miss Grace? Ellie asked, somewhat uncertain.

"It seems like so." Randy placed the earpiece on the terminal, rubbed his ear, and replied, "What's the matter?" ”

"I still ask what's the matter... Something is wrong! I think I should have informed you too! Grace shouted almost roaring, and replied in a voice that could be heard clearly even from outside the door, "There has just been a big announcement from the Orchid Tower, that Mayor Dita has been inaugurated as the first president of the Independent State of Crossbell!" ”

"W-What?!"

"Uncle Dita? Become president?! ”

"Weiwei, you're not kidding, are you?" Randy asked incredulously.

"I—I thought it was just a joke! However, the people who came to inform us were soldiers in white uniforms, and they also claimed to be members of the 'Wehrmacht' that had just been proclaimed! ”

"Soldier ... Could it be that ... Garrison? Randy's face sank.

"Well, most likely. And, don't be surprised when you hear that. Grace paused, and heard from the microphone that she took a deep breath and whispered, "As soon as President Dita took office, he appointed the Minister of National Defense." ”

"It's the Sword Master of the Winds, right?" Ike, who was listening without saying a word, suddenly interjected, and his calm face couldn't guess what he was thinking at this time.

"That's right, it's Mr. Arios." After Grace replied, as if she had been urged, her originally flat voice became rapid, "The rest of you can see from the terminal, it's just the right time, and the president's inauguration speech is about to begin!" It is said that it will be broadcast live simultaneously on the guide network, so let's take a look! After speaking, he hung up the phone in a hurry without waiting for everyone to ask again.

"Mr. Arios was inaugurated as Minister of Defence... What's going on? Looking at Randy, who had hurriedly hung up the communicator and turned on the display, Theo turned to look at Ike and asked.

"Looking at the whole of Crossbell now, the only person who can handle it is the Wind Sword Saint. In a situation where the quality of the army is inferior to that of other countries, if the company commanders are not well known, then there will be no morale for this Wehrmacht. Ike replied unhurriedly, "It's just that I'm curious now about what kind of conditions the president promised to the Wind Sword Saint to make the Wind Sword Saint, who has been disappointed in the police, return to the ranks of the army again." Looking at Arios, who happened to appear on the screen, Ike replied thoughtfully. Lloyd. ”

"Huh?"

"What's next for you?" Ike asked.

Looking at the president who was speaking, Lloyd's face kept changing, and finally gritted his teeth: "I'm going to go over after the speech." ”

"Then lend me Theo first." Ike stroked Theo's hair, and there was something unmistakable in his tone, "Next, I want to investigate something with Ling and Theo." Ike replied calmly.

"Those who are hiding in the dark, it's time to show up."