One hundred and twelfth day of Victory Day......

Broken Ship City, yellow sand, Flordo got off the floating ship, looked at the two Imperial warships that were broken together in the dust, and frowned.

"General......

The goblin attendant cautiously persuaded: "Although Lord Zolde is trustworthy, this city is very dangerous. ”

"Originally, the city was a prison for the Empire, and it was home to many of the most vicious criminals. The prison was destroyed during the war between the Empire and the Red Union, and the criminals killed the guards and built their own city here. ”

"Later, it became a place of filth and filth, where fugitive criminals, rebellious slaves, and incognito cultists hid here. The Golden King and the Iron Mask King, who rule them, are also very mysterious creatures, and no one knows their true identities to this day. ”

Frodo waved his hand and said, "I'm not worried about safety, although I'm not a legend yet, but the magic weapon on my body is not vegetarian." ”

"And on the main plane, what kind of Golden King Iron Mask King, still dare to disadvantage the deputy chief of staff of the Federation fleet?"

With the heroic bearing after experiencing the epic battle, Flordo smiled and said: "Just transfer a cruiser, and if you fire a salvo in the air reef orbit, the entire broken ship city will disappear, what is there to be afraid of a pair of sneaky shrinking gophers?"

He was only puzzled, the original plan was to go to Tangus Temple Hill to participate in the founding ceremony of the Federation on behalf of Marshal Rhemacko in three days, but Zelder insisted that he go to Broken Ship City today, saying that there was a very important matter to discuss, and asked for details and said mysteriously, "You will definitely be satisfied when the time comes."

It is estimated that how many halfling slaves have been rescued, give favors to themselves, and then pull themselves into the gang.

With this in mind, Frodo boarded the repulsion car, headache at Zold's earlier offer.

Zold, I don't know what kind of personality he has changed, he seems to be the "spokesman of the people", and wants to use the electoral system of the Mage Federation to the Federation, so that such an important position as the Consul of the Federation is directly determined by votes.

During this time, Zolde has been traveling around the country, promoting and building momentum, and he also wants Frodo to retire as his partner.

Naturally, Frodo didn't want to get involved in this, but he was really thinking seriously about what to do next.

He knew very well that he was not a qualified soldier, and although he converted to Cynthia, the goddess of liberty, he was not a devout disciple, and he had not yet been promoted to the rank of legend.

According to the agreement of the parties to the Salvation Alliance, the main force of the Federation fleet is stationed in the new Seal City plane, ready to meet the foreign enemy who invades again.

But everyone knows that there will be no more foreign enemies in ten years. Counting the expedition of the Red Union out of the world of Finn, there may be no war for a hundred years.

Flodo, who represented Rimaco in all directions at a critical moment, obviously had little point in continuing to stay in the army in such an era.

Returning to Stone Lizard Mountain, taking off the cloak of nobility, and living a good life behind closed doors is the life that Flordo has always hoped for, and the war is really over.

But when he thought of Sam, who was already in a high position in the Red Union, and Pique, who was admired by Finn's adventurers along with Norrie, the flame in Flordo's heart could not be extinguished.

I should still be able to do something......

The repulsion cars swept through the streets surrounded by guard cars, and the faces of different races flashed, although most of them were covered with hunger, embarrassment, and fatigue, but most of them were also smiling, smiling that the world had settled down and looked forward to the future.

The flame in Flodo's heart burned higher, and yes, there was still something he could do.

Not just for the Stonelizards, not just for the halflings, but for all the people in this new nation that has risen from the ashes of the Empire and reunited as one.

Over the past few years, their loved ones have either fallen victim to Finn's quest for the world's path or died in battle to defend it.

Flodo will never forget that after he gathered the Imperial Shipyard and the remaining troops of the Holy Ladder City, countless soldiers who were originally loyal to the Empire sacrificed their lives in order to resist the Meteorite Disaster and save the victims.

One of the pilots of the flying boat, who was not older than him, was injured by a meteorite, and before he died, he shook Flordo's hand and said, "After I die, the world will be peaceful and everyone will be happy, right?"

Of course, Flodo could only say yes, so the half-elf boy closed his eyes in contentment.

It's really selfish to just care about living your own peaceful life.

Flodo's imagination lingered until he reached the center of the city, where the two broken ships intersected, and the attendant reminded him of it.

The Broken Ship is just a decoration, supported by a very sturdy building on the outside, and is also the office of the city's rulers, the Golden King and the Iron Mask King.

"Aha, Flodo, long time no see, I miss you!"

Zelder greeted him like a master, and gave him an affectionate hug, and instead of picking him up directly, he bent over in a posture that surprised Flodo.

This guy really seems to have changed a lot......

"The Golden King and the Iron Mask King?"

Flodo casually asked the director here, and Zelder squinted and smiled, "They're still a little embarrassed, I'll see you later." ”

Excuse me?

Flordo was speechless, these two were rumored to be very powerful guys.

The Golden King is favored by the goddess of commerce and has always been able to twist all kinds of people into a rope. The Iron Mask King is ruthless, controlling the light and dark forces of Broken Ship City, and governing the city of more than 100,000 criminals and slaves in an orderly manner.

"So...... Frodo, have you figured it out?"

In the living room, Zelder poured tea for Flodo with his own hands and said with a smile: "Devote yourself to my cause and fight for the benefit of the people of the Union." ”

It's not the same person as the Earl of Cold Spring back then!

Flordo smiled bitterly: "Why don't you find Marshal Rimako? He is more suitable, what is a small person like me?"

Zold spread his hands: "If Marshal Rimacko is willing, it will not be him who will be his partner, but me as his partner." ”

This is said frankly, in terms of fame, the influence is only in the circle of magicians and magicians, how can he compare with Rhema Kobi.

However, Rimako will not be in politics, he is the spokesperson of the military god Shuma, even if he endures a hundred years of loneliness, he must be stationed on the frontier to guard the world, this is the belief he is practicing.

Flordo understood that Zolde was looking for him to win over the people who trusted Rimako. After all, in everyone's eyes, he is a close confidant of Rimako.

"Can I help you promote the election of the archons?"

Flodo sighed: "It's too confusing to let at least hundreds of millions of people choose." ”

Strictly speaking, the Free Federation has not yet been established, but the "Free God Department" led by Cynthia and the affiliated mortal forces have reached a consensus, and the relevant work is being carried out intensively.

Three days later, a meeting will be held at Tangus's Temple Hill to finalize the details, including the flag, the capital, and even the form of government.

Of course, with Flodo's experience, I also know that many things have long been agreed upon.

Zolde smiled lightly: "Of course it will not be directly elected, the Free Federation is a union of independent countries, and the representatives will be elected by each country first, and then these representatives will elect the archon." ”

Flordo wondered if Zold's aggressive appearance and the necessity of the position of archon were too confident, or if there was something else going on.

He said directly: "To be honest, this archon, except for Hathaway...... Your Majesty, it's hard for everyone else to convince everyone, right?"

Zelder waved his hand: "The Consul of the Federation is just a deacon under the Salvation Alliance Free God system, helping the gods and major forces to take care of miscellaneous affairs. Although His Majesty Hathaway is still one and the same, there is no need to pay attention to such mortal things. ”

Frodo was stunned, so what are you fighting for?

"O Flodo, don't you even realize that this is a new path?"

Zordre shook his teacup and said, "His Majesty Hathaway has come up with a very mature political system, which is an improvement on the system of the Mage Federation. ”

"Although the archons are elected by the representatives of various countries, the representative is only in name, and no one will hold the position. ”

"As long as you collect the vows of one million people, you can be a candidate and be included in the voting list. Eligible voters from each country then vote, and whoever gets the most votes in which country gets the right to be represented. ”

His Majesty Hathaway said that this was a centuries-old practice in another world, proving that it was a solution that could strike the interests of all nations into account while uniting the Commonwealth. ”

"I've done deductions, and I can't find a better way to do it. ”

"In that case, there is a situation. ”

The corners of Zold's mouth curled: "In an era when the gods are watching mortals and mortals can communicate directly with the gods, the archon who can win the support of the majority of people must integrate the divine will of the gods, seek common ground while reserving differences in the belief of the gods, and at the same time be bright and sacred, this is a new path of faith." ”

Sure enough, Flordo said that Zelder was using this as a way to ascend to the gods.

There was already a draft of the government setting for the Free Federation, and Frodo knew a little about it.

The Consul, the President of the Bundestag, and the Supreme Justice, who are in charge of the executive, legislative, and legal powers, respectively. The archon, the equivalent of the king who separates the power and responsibility for legislation and law, is the most noble position, and it is currently agreed that he will be renewed every ten years, and that he cannot be re-elected for more than three consecutive terms.

He thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "The archon is in charge of how mortals live, and I am afraid that this path will not have an eternal and unchanging direction, otherwise she will become the goddess of order." ”

"Every time we are elected, there will be endless disputes. People will focus more and more on small things, and the differences will become bigger and bigger, and the road will become narrower and narrower. ”

Zold's eyes flashed, and he nodded repeatedly: "Flotdo, you are right, my vision is really good, you are suitable for me to be my partner." ”

"You're right, this path will only continue to splinter into new branches, and each archon will try to forge new paths, or else he will break the oath he has made with the elect. ”

"However, as the original pioneer, isn't it enough to lay down such a path and establish the general direction of the road?"

"No matter how many new paths there are in the future, they can't guide mortals forever anyway, and when the time comes, they will change to others. ”

"Let the mortals choose for themselves, at least make them feel that they are choosing, that's what it is...... Democracy. ”

Zelder shrugged: "Maybe I'll be the god of democracy." ”

Frodo savored the new word and felt that he could not chew on it at all: "democratic ......"

"This is also the guidance of Her Majesty Hathaway," said Zold, "and she says that this is the best way to avoid being like the Crimson Gods, who carry everything on their backs, whether they succeed or fail, praise or complain or even curse." ”

This is also very in line with the definition of freedom, since mortals are free, they are all responsible for the choices they make, and this is what democracy means. ”

Flodo opened his mouth and wanted to say, in fact, how can mortals know what the choice they make means?

With the gods on top, don't you bewitch and induce them to make any choices, and the purpose is to make them sacrifice their souls?

But Flodeau is not the simple halfling boy he was at the beginning, he knows that mortals are alive, and all the choices they face are only between the worst and the worst, and the perfect ideal country has sunk into the abyss of immortality with His Majesty Theresia.

Thoughts flew through him, and he shut his mouth.

On second thought, Flodeau said, "Old Tangus and Mordwin, they would certainly very much welcome such an election." ”

Not only these two, but Rowanna must be very welcoming as well.

Of course, the temple of commerce is even more demanding.

In order to win the support of mortals, it is necessary to make clear what you stand for, which will inevitably require the use of various propaganda tools, and the information channels at the disposal of Tangus and Mordwin will have an additional fixed business, and the discussion around the election of the archons and even the line of the ruling will attract the attention of all the people of the Federation.

To disseminate information and promote public opinion, Jin Buer is naturally indispensable......

Thinking of this, a trace of gloom swept through Flordo's heart, which meant that whoever has more gold bushels in the future will be able to influence mortals more and more continuously.

Zolde noticed his expression, guessed what he was thinking, and said disapprehantly: "There are so many things that the archon can manage, including the chief speaker and the justice, isn't it all on the premise of letting mortals better serve the gods, and let mortals decide how they should live? ”

It's not just about serving the gods, isn't it? Cimberna Rowanna isn't as active as you are, because archons have to take care of their business first.

In the Imperial Age, a wise Empress Theresia had to take into account the interests of magicians and nobles, and the Great Consul who was far less powerful than the emperor or even the king was naturally inferior.

And all this is also covered with a layer of what Zolde said...... Free skin.

Thinking of this, Flodo smiled dumbly, he was too extravagant.

Regardless of whether they are bewitched and induced or not, mortals can have their own choices after all, which is much stronger than the old times. It is also much freer than the Red Alliance, which is determined by the gods and persecuts mortals to follow a path.

"How's it going, Frodo......"

Zolde urged again: "Come and help me, I may become a god in the future, and when the time comes, if you follow me, maybe you can also open up a path and be promoted to a god." ”

"Well, maybe you don't care about becoming a god, then you should always be a little interested in what kind of life mortals should live and what kind of future they should have. ”

"It sounds like you're not satisfied with all the gods of freedom, so go to a higher place and give the people guidance that you think you should do. ”

Frodo felt that this matter was too suspenseful, and reluctantly smiled: "Let me think about it, and wait until the Temple Mountain meeting is over......"

Zolde slapped suddenly, and the two men came in from outside, apparently waiting outside for a while.

Zolde pointed at the two of them and said, "They are the masters of Broken Ship City, this is the Golden King, and this is the Iron Mask King. ”

He smiled deeply, "Of course, you know them better than I do. ”

Seeing the two, Frodo was dumbfounded.

The Golden King is a goblin, the goblin craftsman Nesgay he would know in Kost!

The Iron Mask King was a halfling like him, so he was more familiar, and although his appearance and temperament had changed dramatically, Frodo still recognized it at a glance.

Gomis!

Nesgai and Gomis were a little apprehensive, and a little embarrassed to scratch their heads, although they were the masters of Broken Ship City, they were just scum in front of Zold, and they were already Marshal Remaco's close assistant Flodo, and they were also at the same level as Zold.

"They have laid a foundation here incognito......"

Zelder smiled and said, "I only recently learned their true identity and relationship with you from Rohivers. ”

"Now, as a small gift to you, be satisfied. ”

Flodo was on the verge of tears, of course satisfied!

Nesgai, an old acquaintance, said that when he met Sam and Pique, the biggest regret he talked about was the absence of Gomis.

Giving Nesgay a friendly look that he hadn't seen for a long time, Flodo and Gomis looked at each other, and his heart was tumbling.

How many years have it been, this guy has actually come here to be the King of the Iron Mask.

No matter what you go through, as long as you live and live well.

Under Flodo's gaze, the impurities such as vigilance, indifference, and avoidance in Gomis's eyes gradually dissipated, and the fog gradually surged like Flodo.

But in the end, this halfling, who had originally exuded a gloomy and cold temperament, lowered his head and said in a humble tone, "Flodo...... General, it's an honor to meet you. ”

Flodo stayed for a moment, sighed and said to Zold, "I promise you. ”

Indeed, he doesn't care about becoming a god or anything, he still wants to join the new era, so that the world can change more or less, for the better.

For the sake of Gomis, for the sacrificed warriors, and for the friendships he lost.

..................

"Is it all Hathaway's plan......"

The Crimson Kingdom has changed dramatically, and Aurora, Catherine, Finney, Tina, and others are holding up the blueprints, leading the witch heroes to build blocks everywhere with the spatial lattice, and have fun playing like Minecraft.

Li Qi and Xiaohong browsed the latest news of the main plane on the side, and saw that the Free Federation was about to hold a founding ceremony on Temple Hill, and all kinds of details attached to it made Xiaohong sneer.

"Poor baby, she didn't know that Comrade Jianguo had turned into the red road, and she was getting more and more energetic. ”