Night.

In the palace.

The bedroom of King Gawain III.

King Jiawen III, who had just finished handling political affairs, slowly returned to the dormitory, and a servant stepped forward and gently pulled on a rope, and with a "click", the whole room was lit up.

"You have the command to call me."

Then the servant bowed slightly and retreated to the door.

Gavin III looked at the bright room, even though the electric light had been installed in his bedroom long ago, but he was still a little unaccustomed to it.

If you want to say where you are not used to it, it may be too bright.

Much brighter than the light of a candle.

He has always been receptive to new things, remembering Winward and his confident statement and assurance, "The path of science will open up a better future for Demacia".

A smile brightened his face, and he couldn't help but think of his youngest son.

It seems that since his arrival, the king has changed a lot.

These thriving things really let him see a better future.

It was late at night, but Gawain III did not fall asleep, but went to his desk and sat down.

There were several newspapers on it, which were turned to the pages of the engravings.

He loved it.

Keeping an eye on it, the story goes that the brave man is trapped in a place called the Valley of Evil.

The reason why this place is called the Valley of Evil is also because it was many years ago.

The people who now live in the Valley of Evil are descendants of followers who once served the dragon.

Because of their ancestors, they were banished to this place by humans, for generations.

The conditions in Evildale were not good, but the descendants survived tenaciously, self-reliant, no longer in contact with the outside world, and had no intention of contacting the outside world.

However, just when the Brave was in danger, this group still appeared, and they worked with the Brave to defeat the dragon's men.

And showed the way for the brave.

The Brave suggested that they leave the Valley of Evil and return to the kingdom with him.

But it was rejected.

The chief of Evildale said a word, and returned to Evildale with the dead and wounded people.

"The prejudice in people's hearts is a big mountain, no matter how hard you try, you can't think of moving it."

Over the years, these descendants are no longer the same group of people they were at the beginning, they live in this barren place, and they don't know how many people they have helped.

But in the end, it was still unacceptable.

The story shows that the brave man looks at their backs, silently clenches his fists, and stops.

"The prejudice in people's hearts is a big mountain."

After reading it again, Jiawen III muttered to himself and looked up at the window.

The night is so beautiful, and under this beautiful night, there are many villagers of the Valley of Evil who live.

He had tried to move the mountain, but the resistance to raising his hand was getting greater and greater.

His gaze slowly moved to the wall and landed on a painting.

Looking at the woman on the painting with a happy smile at him, Jiawen III's gaze was a little softer.

"I believe I was right to do that."

His gaze gradually became firm.

Over the years, he has been shaken many times, but he has never given up.

Next.

Lu Qi always felt something pressing on his body, and he was almost out of breath.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw that Jian Ji Chi Niu pressed half of his body, as if he was used as a pillow, with slender arms on his neck, and a slender and jade long leg bent and pressed against his stomach.

His head rested on his shoulder, his warm breath spitting down his chin, and his face was still tired even in his sleep.

There is no one in this sleeping phase.

For the first time in so many days, Luki had spotted Fiona in such a sleeping appearance.

Maybe it's really tired of her.

However, in fact, at the end of the night, Lu Qi did not fall well.

The final result of this heads-up is actually a lose-lose situation.

Glancing at the sky outside, it was just dawning.

Then he stared at the ceiling for a few seconds, and found that Lu Qi, who was about to dissipate his sleep, reached out and directly dragged the octopus off his body.

Fiona slowly opened her eyes, still sleepy in her eyes, and after glancing at Lucky, she turned over, and by the way, snatched the quilt and wrapped herself very tightly.

Apparently no intention of getting up.

At this time, a cold air came over, and Lu Qi suddenly shivered, and immediately sat up and began to get dressed.

After changing his clothes, Luki got up and walked out of the room yawning.

He walked lightly on his feet, as if he had no strength.

Downstairs, Yuna had woken up and was adding firewood to the fireplace, which had just been lit up, and it wasn't too big.

No wonder Lucci felt a little cold.

But the temperature in the living room had risen because of the gas fireplace, and he lay on the sofa, ready to sleep a little longer.

But when he closed his eyes, he didn't feel sleepy.

I simply didn't continue to sleep, got up and went outside.

The morning air is quite cold, a little rainy outside, foggy, very quiet.

Lu Qi liked this kind of early morning, and unconsciously calmed down.

When he had nothing to do, he began to practice self-cultivation.

After a set of movements, I also sweated a little, and the temperature of my body was a little hotter, at least I didn't feel too cold.

At this time, a sound of relaxed footsteps came from outside.

Immediately afterward, the energetic Miss Crownguard walked into the courtyard, and when she saw Lu Qi, she couldn't help but say, "It's a pretty early day." ”

"The same goes for you." Luffy replied casually.

"Who is like you, I get up so early every day!"

Lux snorted, indicating that she didn't want to be with him.

This is true.

Recently, the routine of this product has become healthier and healthier, and I get up early in the morning every day and go back to sleep.

The reason was that she was going to the Illuminator Church in the morning, and she didn't want to be delayed because she was too lazy to sleep.

It has to be said that from this point alone.

Miss Crownguard is still determined.

Lux then asked, "What about Fiona?" ”

Lucci replied, "Not awake yet." ”

Lux obviously didn't think too much about the deep meaning of this sentence, and said a little proudly when she heard this: "Then it seems that I am the first to come today!" ”

Lu Qi gave her a strange look: "Why are you comparing this?" ”

Lux snorted and smiled, "Because I'm going to be the curlest one!" ”

Lu Qi showed a surprised look at this time, he didn't expect that such ambitions were hidden in this small body.

After thinking about it, Lu Qi said, "Then you have to thank me." ”

Listening to his inexplicable words, Lux immediately said, "Thank you for what you do?" ”

"Without me, you will definitely not be able to become the king of volumes."

Lu Qi looked at her, if he didn't restrict the real volume king, with the strength of this little golden retriever, it would be difficult to achieve his ambition.

"You're going to put gold on your face."

Lux rolled her eyes at the guy and headed straight into the house.

When Luki finished practicing his self-cultivation and returned to the living room, he saw Lux moving a small sofa and sitting near the fireplace, eating an ice cream with a comfortable face.

Ice cream is not withdrawn from the market with the change of seasons.

Even now, it is still one of the favorite desserts of Lux and the girls.

I just ate it early in the morning, and apparently I secretly went to get it again.

Lu Qi glanced at her: "Don't look for me if your stomach hurts later." ”

"Definitely not!" Lux snorted, scooping up another scoop of ice cream and sending it to her mouth, her eyes narrowing happily.

Miss Crownguard this morning was indeed not eaten by ice cream.

But if she did, it would be sooner or later.

Luch said he was looking forward to that day.

Later, when he was preparing breakfast, Sana, Kacina and other girls also arrived one after another, and the yard in the morning became lively.

Soon, the girls gathered in the backyard and started their daily morning exercises.

Their voices woke Fiona after all, and when she changed her clothes and went downstairs, she was the only one in the living room.

Seeing her go downstairs, Sana glanced at her, and when she thought of something, she blushed and looked away.

in the kitchen.

While Lu Qi was making breakfast, Yuna walked in and said, "Your Highness, someone from the palace just now said that you want to go after breakfast. ”

Hearing this, Lu Qi nodded: "Yes." ”

Generally speaking, the palace sent someone to call him, either because of something, or to hold a meeting.

So, I had breakfast.

Lu Qi got into the carriage and went all the way to the palace.

Upon arrival at the Royal Palace.

Lucci first went to say hello to the third and Tiana.

In the office, Tiana chatted, "Is it your idea to make that printing technology public?" ”

"Hmm." Lu Qi nodded, "Auntie, do you have any questions?" ”

"Not really." Tiana smiled and said, "This decision is quite right, technology can only grow faster in competition." ”

Yesterday she learned that Wang Cheng Express had made the printing press drawings public.

Of course, she also knows that it is only a matter of time before this kind of technology is made public.

At first, the kid got the first generation of printing presses, and Tiana only thought that what he wanted to do was to make money.

However, now that time has passed, she suddenly realizes that this kid seems to have done a lot of things unconsciously.

The small talk continued until the meeting was about to begin.

Someone from the conference hall interrupted Luqi and Tiana's conversation.

The two walked side by side to the conference hall.

By the time I arrived, there were almost all the people here.

As Tiana sat down at the octagonal table, the meeting began.

At the front of the meeting, there were still some things that were difficult to listen to.

It's not that it's all boring, it's just that it's boring for Lu Qi personally.

After all, the question that can be discussed in this conference room is not a trivial matter.

"Your Majesty, about the Wangcheng Express, the minister has something to say."

At this time, on the octagonal table, Stray slowly raised his hand and spoke.

Gavin III's gaze looked at him: "What's the matter?" ”

Lu Qi also came back to his senses at this moment and looked over.

Stuart took out a newspaper, placed it on the octagonal table, and flipped the contents to the engraving page: "I support the novel type of printmaking of the Wangcheng Express. It's just that the content in this print involves the mage. ”

The painter portrays the mage as a hero of the older generation, guiding the protagonist to the maze of the image. I didn't make a lot of appearances, but it did happen, and I think it had a bad impact. ”

The ministers in the conference hall also whispered as they listened to Stuart's words.

Among those present, although there were many who opposed the Wangcheng Express at the beginning.

However, in fact, in every issue of Wangcheng Express, they did not fall.

Therefore, they naturally have some understanding of the content of the prints.

Gavin III withdrew his gaze from the newspaper and asked rhetorically, "Can a mage only appear as a negative image?" ”

"Nature." Stuart immediately replied, "Since ancient times, mages have always been the enemies of Debang. Because of them, I don't know how many people in Germany suffered. In this print, the mage appears in a positive image, and I think the author of the painting has bad intentions. ”

"As the enemy we want to defeat, we should always stand firm. Any content that incites public sentiment should be resolutely opposed. ”

"I think we should put an end to this as soon as possible."

"This engraving, to some extent, even caused problems for the work of the demon seekers."

Stuart continued to speak, and finally looked at Eldred.

Hearing this, Eldred stood up and looked at Gavin III: "The minister seconded the proposal, and the minister also believes that a platform that is open to the people of the whole country should not promote mages like this. ”

In the hall, there are many ministers who are discussing this and expressing their opinions.

After a circle, there are indeed many voices against this kind of printmaking.

At all times, mages are enemies of Demacia.

This kind of content that shakes our stance should be resolutely put an end to!

These voices are like layers of resistance, making the neutral people no longer firm, and the opposing voices gradually quieting down.

"Even after so many years, there is still no room for a little sand in your eyes."

In the face of these voices, Jiawen III suddenly smiled: "Even, they are not sand, but flesh and blood like us." ”

"Your Majesty, mages are different from us. Even though they are flesh and blood like us, the dangerous magic in them can easily destroy everything. ”

Stuart said with a serious face.

"At this meeting, I was about to talk about it."

Gavin III spoke calmly at this moment: "Demacia has been established for nearly 700 years, and during these years, we have always firmly regarded mages as enemies. However, after 700 years, when have these mages completely disappeared? ”

"Don't you realize that the mage is not clean to expel and catch? They also live on the same land as us, and they face life in the same way. ”

"Today, I think we should live with them in a different way."

The words fell.

At least half of the ministers in the audience changed their faces.

"Your Majesty must not make such a decision!"

Stuart immediately spoke up and insisted on standing on his own position: "The mages can't be expelled cleanly and can't be caught, which proves that they are inexhaustible pests." It is also because of this that for the safety of tens of millions of people in Debang, our position must not be shaken! ”

At this time, another representative of the nobility, Josie, also stood up: "The minister supports Stuart's point of view, the mage should always be our enemy, we should remember the teachings of our ancestors, and we must not be accommodating to them!" ”

Giovanni, the representative of the law, also spoke up: "Your Majesty, it is better to think twice about such a decision. ”

Outside the octagonal table, there were also ministers who spoke: "Changing our position is equivalent to giving in to the mage, and it is equivalent to giving in to them." Sooner or later, this group of people who have terrible power in their hands will bring disaster to our Debang. ”

"The minister seconded the proposal!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

"We must not give in to the mage!"

As the sound sounded more and more.

And the representative of the Demon Seekers, who should have been clearly opposed, Eldred sat there, just silent.

When it comes to mages, everyone seems to have their own position.

In the field, there are neutral ones, but few.

There are those who support Gawain III, but there are also few.

The rest are all against it.

This is a deep resistance, a mountain that cannot be easily moved.

Over the years, Govin III has tried more than once to make changes to the environment of the mages currently living in Debang.

However, every resistance he encountered made him feel deeply powerless.

In the end, he was always the one who chose to give in.

This time, however, Gavin III was not prepared to budge any further.

His gaze, calm as water, looked around the audience, exuding an aura of not being angry and arrogant, which suddenly quieted the conference hall.

"I think it's you guys who should think twice. Demacia needs a better future, and a better future starts with change. ”

Jiawen III said in a deep voice: "Over the years, whether it is the mage who has done us the most harm or the damage we have done to the mage, you all think about it. ”

There was silence in the chamber.

At this time, Stuart continued: "Your Majesty, according to the ancestral teachings of the ancestors. In deciding on mages, voting should be the main thing. ”

Zu Xun is a difficulty that Jiawen III has to face.

Listening to Stuart's words, Luqi thought about it, but he also remembered it.

When Demacia was first founded, it was created to escape those terrible magics.

And after the founding of the country, as the law gradually took shape, in the face of an endless stream of mages, the ancestors set a rule.

That is, there should be a centralized system in deciding what to do with the mage.

What is a centralized system means that power is concentrated so that when more than half of the votes of the ministers are cast, the other part has to obey the side with the most votes.

As the king of a country, Jiawen III can call the shots in many things.

However, in the matter of mages, one has to consider the consequences of forcibly doing so.

There is no need to make a fuss about this matter to the last step, and Jiawen III's eyes looked around the audience: "That's all for today's meeting, let's disperse." ”

There is no need to vote at all, because just by looking at the situation on the ground, you will know the final result.

This time, Gavin III just wanted to test their attitude.

At the very least, you have to be clear in your mind first.

(End of chapter)