Chapter 22: The Council Under the Sky

It was noon when Hillman and his party arrived at the summit of Parliament Peak, probably even later. But it didn't matter, it was just in time for the start of the council, because the kings of Forster and Mantenn had only arrived for long.

If the king of Mantenn looked too old, the king of Forster looked much more normal.

It was a serious middle-aged man, dressed in a gorgeous pale green robe, and wearing a crown symbolizing the forest on his head.

When he saw Hillman, he turned around, looked at Hillman, and nodded slightly.

Hillman silently returned the salute as well.

At the top of the mountain, magic runes carved into the stone pillars on both sides keep the cold and wind and snow out and gather the air.

I have to admit that this is the great cause created by the ancestors of the mainland, and it is only by opening up the way in such a sinister environment that this zenith meeting can be set up.

The area of the platform at the top of the mountain was large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people, but there were only a few dozen people standing in it, namely the three kings and the king's retinue.

According to the regulations, there are no soldiers, at least on the surface there are none.

"Now that both of you have arrived, how about we start the council?"

In Mantern's ranks, King Mantern smiled a seemingly gentle smile and said to Hillman and King Forster.

"I don't have a problem. King Forster nodded.

"Let's get started. Hillman tugged at his cloak, no objection.

Although she had walked tens of thousands of steps, she had already rested before reaching the top of the mountain, and had regained most of her strength by drinking some magic potions.

So she looks no different from normal.

"So. King Mantenn raised his hand.

Hillman and King Forster also slowly raised their hands.

The three kings said in unison.

"We announce that the parliaments of the four countries will be convened here. ”

"Whew!"

As their words fell, blazing flames simultaneously lit up in the braziers at the four corners of the summit platform, and the flames danced and rose into the air, illuminating the entire platform.

It also illuminates the parliamentary ring in the center of the platform.

The so-called Parliamentary Circle is a huge circular structure that looks like a sacrificial ground, at the highest point on land, transmitting the voice of the king of men to the gods in the sky.

In the four directions of the ring, there are four huge thrones, which are the seats of the four kings.

Through the power of the magic runes, the voice of the person sitting on the throne will be heard at the top of the entire mountain.

This is the majesty of the king, and it is also an oath, and every word spoken here will be carried into the sky, and will be verified by the gods, and shall not be violated.

Under the four thrones, in the center of the ring, is a clearing with an ancient stone tablet standing in the clearing.

The stone tablet is carved with ancient languages, which are the declarations left by the first four kings.

"In this place, the four kings gathered. The sanctity of the council is witnessed by the gods. ”

Under the proclamation was an agreement made by the four kings: not to lead soldiers, not to murder other kings, not to betray credibility, etc., etc.

In the light of the flames, the king's retinue bowed and retreated, and only the three kings and the king's knights walked together towards the central ring.

Hillman with Chu, King Mantenn with the tall mountain warriors, and King Forster with an emaciated man.

Hillman approached the ring first.

The old King Manten, on the other hand, passed by King Forster's side and asked in a low voice with a light smile.

"Your Majesty King Forster, I wonder how you are preparing?"

King Forster's brow furrowed, and a hint of disgust appeared on his face, but at last he replied in a deep voice.

"Nature is ready. ”

So saying, he walked briskly forward, stepping into the parliamentary ring.

King Mantenn stood at the end, his hand behind his back, the smile on his face unchanged, his eyes indifferent, and he muttered to himself.

"It's good to be ready. ”

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Manten's team.

The university scholar of Mantenn stood in the middle of the line with a frown, he knew that he was doing something that had turned his back on himself, but he was powerless to change anything.

When the prince proposed this plan, he tried to stop it, but His Majesty approved of it.

Mantern, the scholar looks bitterly at the back of the king on the platform, have you gone astray?

Even if such a ruse succeeds, it will only get shame, right?

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The three kings sat down on their respective ring thrones, while the three kings' guards stood on one side of the throne.

Under the light of the flames, the council officially began.

The area of the council ring is large, except for the open space where the declaration stone is erected in the middle, and the distance between the several thrones is also very long, so the magic runes on the throne have the ability to amplify sound, so that their voices can be heard clearly in each other's ears.

"I'm sure you both understand why we at Mantenn insist on holding this council as usual. ”

King Mantenn sat on a throne carved with peaks and rocks, squinted his eyes, and said softly.

On the throne, his body was like a decaying ancient tree, growing between the rocks.

King Forster did not speak in his seat, he kept frowning as if he was thinking about something.

Hillman leaned slightly and leaned against the armrest of the throne, which behind her was carved with a lion representing Reinhardt.

"King Mantern, forgive me for not understanding what you mean. Hillman said with a light smile.

"In my opinion, there may not be much point in insisting on the convening of the four-nation parliament. ”

"It's not that it doesn't make sense. The smile on the old man's face faded: "On the contrary, I think that this council will be of great significance, and it will even affect the future of the mainland." ”

"Oh, is it?" Hillman had a casual smile on his face, but there was a twinkle in his eyes.

Since King Mantenn has said that it is of great significance, then there must be some major events arranged in this council that can affect the future of the mainland.

What is the big thing, she is looking forward to it.

"King Reinhardt, please, wait and see. King Mantenn raised his eyes and looked at Hillman, who was sitting across from him.

"So, can you tell me a little bit about what my country wants to say in this parliament?"

"Naturally. Hillman nodded, spread his palms and said, "Please." ”

"Hmmm······"

King Mantenn bowed slightly, touched the beard in front of him, and opened his half-closed eyes, which were sharp.

He opened his mouth, and a muffled voice echoed over the mountain peaks.

"King Reinhardt, your atrocities should be contained. ”