Hear this, Victoria. Newman was the first to look up, and saw a red cloak fluttering in the moonlight.

Then a figure descended from the sky.

The yacht erupted in exclamations.

"The motherland, it's the motherland who is coming!"

"He's so handsome, I'm going to ask him to sign it for me, on my chest!"

"The arrival of the motherland at this time means that he is behind Victoria, as rumored. Newman? ”

"Kate. Zane is dead, the Motherland is backing Congressman Newman, and I don't need to say who the next president will be. ”

There was a lot of talk on the boat, and all these voices got into Maude. Kelly's headphones.

The young man's face was gloomy, and the hand holding the goblet unconsciously tensed his muscles, so much so that his white joints were exposed.

Azu's words, 'Are you still a child?' stung him deeply.

He's certainly not a kid anymore.

At the age of fourteen, he tasted the forbidden fruit on the maid of the house.

He entered the family business at the age of twenty-two and has presided over several important projects and achieved success.

He began to enter the federal political system at the age of twenty-eight and worked his way up to the position of parliamentarian.

He is still young, but he has already achieved so many things that ordinary people can't achieve in a lifetime.

How could he still be a child?

But Azu's words made him lose face in front of a group of party bigwigs.

This is something that is unbearable for a young and capable young man no matter what.

So after Azu landed on the yacht, the young man did not choose to retreat, but stepped forward like a fighter.

"Sir, there is indeed no absolute fairness in this world, but shouldn't a civilized society strive for fairness?"

"Even if we can't be absolutely fair, we should build a relatively fair mechanism, don't you think?"

Azu spread his hands: "Are you going to discuss this philosophical issue with me here?" ”

Maude pressed step by step: "I just think that we can't eliminate all the injustices, but at least we have to reduce them." ”

"Joseph Stiglitz once said that fairness is the cornerstone of social justice."

"As a representative of justice, shouldn't you be more supportive of fairness and justice?"

James. Byrad frowned, stopped Maude and said, "That's enough." ”

"You've got a bit of a gaffe, go get some rest."

Azu didn't want to entangle with a buzzing fly either, he just happened to hear Maude's words, so he said it casually.

didn't expect Maud to bite him and discuss fairness and justice with him.

Where is absolute fairness in this world?

In Maude, for example, he felt he supported Victoria. Newman was unfair to other candidates.

But how could he have been just?

He had the support of his family and was born with superior resources, which is why he was able to stand on this yacht at the age of about thirty.

And the vast majority of ordinary people work hard all their lives, let alone standing on this yacht, it is difficult to reach even his starting point.

He's fair?

Azu thinks it is ridiculous that once a person feels that others have more power than himself, he complains about injustice, but he does not think that he himself is also 'unfair' in the eyes of others.

How can such a person be qualified to discuss fairness and justice?

Azu didn't want to answer, but Maude didn't give up, not knowing if it was the effect of alcohol or the rebellion of the young man.

James. The more Byald stopped, the more agitated he became, and even screamed.

"Am I wrong?"

"St. Augustine once said that it is only under justice that human virtue shines."

"Motherland, you are the savior, and your virtues should be impeccable."

"You are the one who should uphold fairness and justice, not the destroyer."

"Don't you see that there are many injustices in today's society."

"Problems such as unfair income distribution and unequal distribution of educational resources are common in society."

"Isn't there any fairness in the presidential race now?"

"In that case, what future does the Federation have!"

James. Balard's face turned gloomy, and now he began to regret why he had invited this idiot on board.

"Mr. Maude, you're drunk."

"Security, ask Mr. Maud to rest in the break room."

Seeing the ship's security guard walking towards him, Maude became even more excited: "I'm not drunk. ”

"I just want to hear what the motherland has to say!"

At this time, the security guards had already restrained Maude and were about to forcibly pull him away.

He abruptly pushed the security guards away, rushed forward, and grabbed Azu's cloak.

The smile on Azu's face was still the same, and he turned around and smiled, "Mr. Maude, do you want to hear my answer so much?" ”

Maude nodded: "That's right. ”

"Okay, then I'll tell you"

Azu reached out and straightened Maude's crumpled clothes for the security guard, and with a wave of his hand, Maude disappeared from the yacht.

Suddenly.

The yacht fell silent.

People couldn't react for a while.

They never imagined that Azu would throw Maude off the yacht.

The young man didn't even have time to scream before he disappeared on the yacht, and at such a speed, I am afraid that he would be choked the moment he was thrown out by the motherland.

There was a dead silence on the ship, only the sound of fireworks still ringing.

"That's my answer."

"Hope you'll like it."

Azu smiled slightly, and then looked up at the fireworks in the night sky, in a wonderful mood.

in the hotel.

Just finished a battle, Victoria. Newman was lying on Azu's chest.

"Tomorrow is the final speech, nervous?"

Azu sat up, picked up the red wine on the bedside table, and took a sip to quench his thirst.

Newman rolled over on the bed and lay upside down on the bed: "It's not that I'm nervous, it's just that I'm worried about another thing." ”

"You mean Kate. Zane's assassination? ”

Azu gently shook the liquid in his arms: "Then you can rest assured, I am here for this matter." ”

"You're the one I picked out, and I'm not going to let you die for no apparent reason."

Newman raised his head: "With your words, I am relieved." ”

Then she shrank into the sheet.

Azu took a sip of red wine, then closed his eyes and enjoyed the services of the future female president.

The next day.

The city of Washington is bustling with activity.

Citizens of the Federation have a strong interest in the presidential race, and they spontaneously leave their homes early and take to the streets.

Pull up a variety of slogans for the candidates you support and go to the designated speaking location to support the candidates' speeches.

Victoria. Newman's 'stage' today is on the National Mall, which is made up of several green spaces that stretch from the Memorial to the Capitol.

This is where the Confederation usually holds large ceremonies or ceremonies.

Victoria's ability to give a speech here shows the importance that Congress attaches to her, or rather, to Azu.

Before the speech had even begun, thousands of people poured in.

They gather here from all corners of the city, with anticipation, excitement and nervousness.

The podium is located in the middle of the square, a wide open space.

The backdrop on the stage shone in the sunlight with the names of the presidential candidates and campaign slogans.

Below the names of the candidates, rows of streamers swayed gently in the breeze, adding a touch of liveliness to this serious campaign.

As time went on, the atmosphere in the crowd became more and more enthusiastic.

People held slogans, waved national flags, and whistles, cheers, and applause mingled to form a sea of excitement.

And all this in Victoria. Newman reached a climax when he appeared at the venue.

Today, Newman wears a well-cut dress, her hair is well-chosen, and her image at the moment gives a smart feel.

She walked up to the podium amid cheers, and looking at the dense crowd below, Newman's heart was surging.

She thought back to the past, and before that, she was just a weapon of the Walter Company.

No matter how much Edgar valued her, it wouldn't change that fact.

Although she secretly left the Walter Corporation and became a councillor, these are still inseparable from Edgar's support.

Her becoming a congressman was also arranged by the black president, and Newman was well aware that he was still in the service of the Walter Company, only moving from one position to another.

Even so, she was ambitious.

She is unwilling to just be a parliamentarian, she yearns for a higher position, and the picture in front of her once appeared in her dream.

But today, the dream has become a reality.

She is one step away from the president.

At this time, the venue fell silent.

Victoria. Newman took a deep breath, then smiled amiably and began her speech.

"Dear compatriots, distinguished guests, hello everyone!"

"I'm an ordinary federal citizen and my name is Victoria. Newman. ”

"I stand here today with one goal, one goal that we all share — to work together for our country, for our future."

She paused slightly, and the room immediately burst into thunderous applause.

"I am a mother, a wife, a neighbor, and a friend."

"I was an ordinary citizen until I realized that every citizen has the ability and responsibility to participate in shaping the world we live in."

"I stand here today because I believe we can create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable future together."

"And this is not only a promise I made, but also he, the patron saint of our Federation, the great defender, and the savior of the earth."

"The promise of the motherland!"

As soon as Newman's words fell, a roar rang out in the sky.

The people looked up and saw a figure beneath the sun, and everyone screamed and cheered.

"Motherland!"

"Motherland!"

"Motherland!"

Azu slowly lowered his figure in a cheer and looked around the square with a smile, and his close-up immediately appeared on the big screens in the square.

So that every citizen of the Federation in the square can see clearly.

Fell to the podium and stood Victoria. Next to Newman, Azu took the microphone sent by the staff and smiled.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen."

"Oh, and you little naughts."

He gestured to the little boy under the stage who was held high above his father's head.

Immediately there was a burst of good-natured laughter in the square.

Azu smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you here, when Ms. Victoria invited me to attend, I declined. ”

"After all, I'm not a presidential candidate, and I have no reason and no qualifications to stand here."

"Still, Ms. Newman touched me."

"She hopes that my appearance can give our country and everyone the courage to live and the courage to face difficulties."

"yes, we've endured so much in the last few months."

"The arrival of the super meteorite has torn many of our families apart, and many cities have even fallen into ruins."

"To this day, the screams of the dead still waft in the sky above Chicago."

"I know that many people have lost hope in life, and even feel hopeless."

"And Ms. Newman decided to change that, and she came up with a lot of very good suggestions and ideas."

"She hopes that after she becomes president, she can bring you and me a better life and a safer environment."

"I was touched by her enthusiasm and determination."

"So I'm standing here today and making a promise to you."

"This country, under Ms. Newman's leadership, will not suffer any more disasters."

"She will work hard for this, and I am the guarantee to practice all this!"

The square was silent for a moment, and then cheers rang out.

"Long live the Motherland!"

"Long live Ms. Newman!"

Azu turned his head, squeezed Newman's eyes without a trace, and then stretched out his hand and shook the woman in front of him tightly.

At this moment, the flash lights at the scene flickered non-stop, and reporters from various media frantically took photos to record this historic moment.

But at this moment, a black ball of light suddenly appeared in the sky above the National Mall.

At first no one noticed.

It wasn't until the balloon in a child's hand floated into the air and floated towards the black ball of light that anyone discovered its existence.

"What's that?"

"The balloon floated in."

"Wait, something is out."

In the black ball of light, a crocodile shoe studded with gold plates poked out, stepped on it around, and then retracted.

In the next second, a man with a black mask on his face and a decent suit came out with a balloon that had just floated into the black ball of light.

The people below hurriedly scattered around, revealing a clearing.

The man landed in the clearing, and then, like an actor on stage, bowed to the crowd around him.

"Whose balloon is this?" He asked.

A little boy raised his hand: "Mine." ”

The masked man walked over and handed him back the balloon: "Catch it next time, little friend." ”

Then he looked at the podium, at Azu and Newman, and let out a string of laughter from under the mask.

"Sorry to interrupt your presentation."

"I don't like you duo personally, though."

"So I would like to ask the future Madam President to meet our dear God, I guess you will not have an opinion, right?" (End of chapter)