The politics of the city of Queens are based on the "council", and in addition to the regular meetings, there are also temporary meetings to deal with urgent matters, which are basically set in the Hall of Light of the Glory Temple. Before Maritia took the seat, the representatives of the various clans of Queen City and the spokesperson of the Chamber of Commerce had been waiting here for a long time.

There is no throne-like seat in the city of the queen, there is a sense of freedom and equality, and even if everyone calls Maritia "my queen", it is only used as a sign of respect, not to say that she has supreme power. The city's centers of power are laid bare on the massive white stone round table in the center of the Hall of Light.

The Temple of Glory is a typical classical miracle building, consisting of four courtyards and five halls. The main hall, the Hall of Light, is the head of all halls and is located in the middle of the Glory Temple complex. Built with the power of white magic, the vault is forever filled with colorful light. Two rows of massive columns connect the dome to the ground, and outside sunlight shines through windows several people high.

However, the crowd seated around the table was enveloped in an oppressive atmosphere.

Maritia didn't take her seat, she motioned for the four Ultimate Mentors to take their seats, and after looking around at all the members in the room, she walked to the center seat that belonged to her.

Maritia knew that the herald of Atlantis had arrived and read out the city's latest decisions, and the severity of these things had been clearly written on everyone's faces.

"My Queen, I'm afraid I have to report to you about the 'order' from Atlantis......" One of the Digan spoke first, "the royal city wants us to join the new alliance and, in the new selection of the Glory Temple, increase the number of the Digan people......"

"I don't know when I found out that the Di people are really annoying. "The one who interrupted the Digan was a dwarf, his brown-red beard almost completely obscuring his mouth, clutching a pipe in his hand, and taking a puff from time to time. The dwarf squinted at the Digan not far away, "How did you learn to speak in a roundabout way?" The Miscellaneous of Atlantis demanded that the Glory Temple abolish the selection of Lonellans and Elves, and that all the dwarves move into the mines. As for how the Temple of Glory chooses our dwarves, I can't control it, but I will say that the dwarves are not very demanding, so on behalf of my people, I demand that the interests of our dwarves must be guaranteed. ”

"That's why I say that the dwarves are always so stubborn and unreasonable! This is obviously a problem that all of us in the city of Queens will face, and of course, only you will be bent on pursuing your own interests. I'm just stating the situation!" The Diggan stood up in excitement, but noticed that the silent Marietia was watching them, and then controlled her imminent dissipation.

The dwarf squinted at the Digan with cold eyes, then took another puff of his cigarette and exhaled the smoke ring. This behavior apparently aroused the displeasure of the Di people, and then angrily replied with a few expletives, which led to a quarrel among several people involved. There was a commotion in the hall.

Sergarin slapped the table solemnly and coughed a few times in a strong voice, which allowed order to be restored to the scene. He then went on to stress: "We are not here today to discuss the existing system. The freedom and peace of the city of the queen are based on the current system, and the efforts of the people of all ethnic groups for many years have led to the city of the queen that it is today. So, Noli (representative of the dwarves) and Korno (representative of the Digans), keep your emotions in check. If we were like you, the problem would never be solved. Queen Maritia is here, mind you. ”

"Yes. The Temple of Glory doesn't change a long-held tradition just because of a few words from the leader of the Alliance. What's more, the current Atlantis is not controlled by the Akrin royal family. Bing Lan added, "The so-called 'decision' conveyed by the regent of Atlantis City at this time is nothing more than an attempt to influence the assessment of the new Glory Temple. Over the years, Karl has been a little too repulsive. ”

Noli and Kearnor looked at each other, then turned their heads in repulsion. The haughty Digan and the stubborn dwarves always seem to be so incompatible.

"Queen Maridia, ladies and gentlemen, allow me to say a few words. A Lonellan stood up, nodded to the crowd, and continued, "For many years, the alliance of the Eastern Continent has never had such a level of unity as it has been recorded, and compared to other main cities, the queen city is the most special existence. Digans, elves, dwarves, beasts, and Lonellans thrive here. Perhaps in the face of the decisions made by the City of Kings, some of them will approve and some of them will scoff, but I would like to ask you to think about it calmly. All of you here have lived longer than our people, and I believe you remember the decree issued by King Thorton ten years ago. What he wanted was for the entire continent to be like the Queen's City, where there would be no more fighting over racial differences. I think this is all the more proof that our homeland is on the right path. ”

Almost everyone was engrossed in the Lornellan's speech, and even Maritia looked at her with admiration.

The Lonellan paused, and continued, "Obviously, the choice we face is very difficult, and the rejection of the aliens by Atlantis, or rather, Lord Regent, has been evident over the years. On the eve of the selection of the heir to the temple, Lord Regent clearly wanted to see how we would make our choices. After all, the choice of the queen city will greatly affect the rulers of the main cities of the entire Eastern Continent. Ladies and gentlemen, at least for now, we must be united. ”

Compared with other races, the Lonellan people always seem weak and ordinary, but at this moment, the vision of this Lonellan people is even farther than many people here.

"Young man, please tell me your name. Maritia asked with a smile.

"My Queen, I am Xiubodu. The Lonellan nodded politely again.

Maritia smiled back, then gracefully took her seat, and said slowly, "Perhaps you have overlooked the wisdom of the Lonellans. She looked at the crowd with a smile in her eyes, "I think we have to admit that Mr. Xiubodu's judgment of the current situation has reached a certain height. ”

These words made the members except for the four ultimate mentors look at Xiu Bodu solemnly again. The Lonellan was emaciated, with some wrinkles on his face, and judging by his race, he was about forty to fifty years old. He wore a cheongsam, which was popular in Queen City, with a blue base and white trim, and an elegant dark blue shading.

Maritia continued, "You all have different interpretations of the decree delivered by Atlantis, but without the trivial rules, it is not difficult to see that this is a test of the city's attitude towards us. Of course, this is in the interest of the group behind all of you, and I, the oldest here, will not make a strong demand. This is the eternal rule of our Queen's City. ”

After speaking, Maritia stretched out her hand to signal that she could speak, and the people of all tribes looked at each other, looking much more cautious.

Corno pursed the corners of his lips and spoke first: "My Queen, since the beginning of the Third Age, Atlantis City has been the leader of this alliance. If we turn a deaf ear to their opinions, we will surely fall into the cusp of public opinion. The city of Atlantis has been on the verge of action for the past ten years since Karl became regent, and now it is the first thing to throw at us, and if it is opposed, I fear that it will lead to more forceful tactics from there. When the time comes, will other city-states lend a hand...... I deeply doubt it. ”

As Corno uttered his last words, he did not forget to glance at Noli again with disdain.

"Dwarves won't help you idiot. Noli was also unceremonious.

"The premise is that you dwarves have the ability to help, and then you can talk about whether you can help or not. Corno sneered.

Kearno's words made Nolli look angry, but he couldn't respond. It is well known that the largest kingdom of the dwarves in the Eastern Continent was engulfed in the flames of war in the Divine War thousands of years ago. The surviving dwarves of the Eastern Continent, under the guidance of the goddess Jana, almost all live in the queen city and multiply. Among the dwarves who have lost their homes, the blood of warriors is almost cut off, and even Noli is only a craftsman. There are very few dwarven warriors on this continent, so even if the Temple of Glory has never had any racial restrictions, there has never been a dwarf among them.

As soon as these words came out, there was some discussion.

"However, Korno, you have to recognize the fact that if it weren't for the dwarves, who worked hard year after year, the city of queens would not be what it is today. Sergarin said in a deep voice with a blank face.

Tellami said: "Ladies and gentlemen, what we are talking about is nothing more than whether to obey Atlantis City, and what we are worried about is nothing more than whether we will attract the force of the royal city army if we resist. Once again, I would like to remind you that we are all from the city of Queens. ”

"That's why I said that obeying the City of Kings is our best choice. Kearnor smiled dismissively.

"Obedience? Does that really cut off all visitors from the Western Continent?"

"What about the import and export trade in the business world?"

"Let the Glory Temple give up everyone but the Digans?"

"Three of our four mentors are not Di Gan!"

"But Atlantis City has dragon knights!"

"yes...... Dragon Knight ......"

There was a lot of discussion, especially under the topic of "Dragon Knight", and many people had a thick haze on their faces.

The meeting had been going on for several hours, and the fear from the Northern Dragon Knights had almost swallowed up the entire room.