A strange world

Chapter 1081 Section 3. Issues

The nobles who defected to the Free Blade at the last moment were in an awkward situation.

The new king doesn't want them, and since they betrayed the old master, they have nowhere to go but Free City.

Never block your own escape route - this is their portrayal at the moment.

They soon discovered that there was no place of their own in Liberty City: not to mention castles and manors, even single-family houses cost money and had to be queued up. Status also does not exist, no one will give way to you, call you noble lord, and offer your daughter wherever you go.

To make matters worse, the servants who came with them didn't know where they had read the heresies, and came to say that Liberty City did not support slave contracts and wanted to start a new life outside.

At that time, a bad-tempered nobleman beat the servant who said this to half to death. Not long after, the guards beat him to half to death and threw him into prison.

The already agitated servants couldn't hold back anymore. Some people ran away every day. The nobles went to the guards. The guards took the "Free City Code" and stated that slaves were indeed not allowed in the Free City.

They had no choice but to complain to the City Lord's Mansion.

"We really can't leave the nobles there, as grievances accumulate and they are prone to take radical actions," Annan said.

"They still dare to be radical?"

Jack, who was leaning on the seat with his arms folded, snorted coldly: "Femi, what do you think?"

"Kill them, as well as the officials who prepared the agenda."

Luo Xi, who was sitting next to him like he was holding an unsheathed sword, coughed lightly: "Don't say that, they also helped a lot..."

Fermi was indifferent: "The intercessors will also be killed together."

"You're too radical." Losey frowned.

Jack reconciled: "Then take him to prison and reform him."

"This is good."

Jack was about to say something more, but he shut his mouth under Annan's death gaze.

Thanks to the three army commanders, there were signs of chaos in the first item.

"I promised them forgiveness, so it doesn't work."

Annan glanced at everyone in front of the oval table and asked Renaldo, who remained silent to avoid suspicion: "Reynardo, do you have any ideas?"

Renaldo stood up and put his hand on his chest: "Mr. Annan, I think there is no need to do anything. They will adapt to Liberty City on their own. As for making trouble... they don't dare."

They betrayed the kingdom, and then betrayed Free City, who would accept them?

"What if they want power?"

"Still don't care. We recognize their old titles, but they are useless in Liberty City."

What Renaldo said was that they were allowed to do business, form a group, or do things that did not violate the rules of Liberty City.

"Time will bring them back to where they belong."

"Well said, I want to write this down!" Evelin picked up the pen.

"Wouldn't that give them an advantage?" Jack asked again.

"Captain Jack, this is not about who is taking advantage of the other, they did stand on our side in the war." At this time, Little Small stood up and said something fair: "It depends on what Lord Annan thinks."

As an official who came from among the civilians, Little Small is the most qualified to say this.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Annan.

Annan thought for a while: "Nobility is not some people or some groups, but a parasite that will be born with civilization. As long as we are still human beings and have desires, it will be born. Even if we kill all the bugs, they will New agents and new nobles will still be found.”

"Sooner or later, parasites will appear in Liberty City. This is an inevitable stage of development... So we don't have to be too taboo. We just need to formulate rules to eliminate them before they appear, or use and restrain them... Sister, Orr Meadow, I have to thank you again."

Itilia agreed gently, and while Olmedo was deep in thought, Annan clapped his hands: "Okay, let's discuss the second issue..."

Knock knock knock——

There was a knock on the door of the meeting hall, and the maid Abby poked her head out from behind the door and asked cautiously: "The food is ready...Am I early?"

"No, you came just in time."

Abby and the cook, wearing an apron and lowering her head, walked in pushing a dining cart.

"Choose the one you like." Annan's attention was on Lily.

Lily's big eyes looked around the dining car, and her furry cat paws pointed at Annan.

"This meow."

Annan rubbed Lily's belly and opened the notebook.

"The second... and third issues can be put together. Some people think that the current Liberty City is too crowded, so I have purchased a second arcane energy core. Liberty City needs to add some new facilities, such as Portal, what suggestions do you have?”

The atmosphere in the meeting hall was much more lively this time.

Bronzebeard, who was sitting on the special booster chair, said that the blacksmith shop should be expanded, Master Dumbledore said that the mushroom house should be expanded, and Mr. Victor said that the library should also be expanded.

Itilia wrote down these applications and prepared to arrange them after getting the second arcane energy core.

"The fourth issue... Because there are more and more people in Liberty City, Olmedo and I decided to implement a meritocracy. Talents who are excellent and contribute in Gem Bay will be eligible to live in Liberty City, while the original residents will not be able to maintain their status. Change."

"It's long overdue!"

The next fifth topic is the construction of Gem Bay.

"By the way, let me jump in. Making Gem Bay prosperous and attracting more residents requires a lot of trade, and sea transportation alone is not enough... I thought of a means of transportation called a train that can run on rails..."

Annan introduced the various advantages of the train and talked about the steam engine that drove it.

On the surface it's Bronzebeard's job, but it actually requires Mushroom House research and development.

Lord Dumbledore had never heard of any similar alchemy. But to achieve the effect Annan said, it will take a lot of time and cost.

"It would be fine if magic could be done at a very low cost."

Annan's attitude was very firm: "I just want the train. As for whether the train is steam-powered or magic-driven, I don't care."

"According to what you said." Master Dumbledore bowed and said that after the knight golem was developed, he devoted his energy to developing the train.

"The sixth issue, people who died in the war..."

The discussion in the chamber lasted from early evening to late night and then to pre-dawn.

The maid Abby had delivered food and drinks several times. When she was squatting outside the door, pressing her skirt and falling asleep, there was a sound from behind the door that woke her up.

"The last topic..." Annan stood up and said to everyone: "Who still remembers what Xingyue Bay was called before?"

"Glacier Bay." Losey answered quickly.

"Apple Pie Bay!" Another voice sounded at the same time.

Annan waved his hand and asked Losi to drive Martin out.

"I'm going back to Xingyue Bay."

Everyone in the conference hall was expecting, some were silent, and some were puzzled.

Annan clapped his hands.

The black mist that made the maid Abby stand up in panic emerged, condensed into a skeleton covered in a mage's robe, and walked into the meeting hall.

"Forgot to introduce it, it is Aga, in life it was Agarwal."

When everyone was stunned, Annan said: "Agarwal has a treasure hidden on the outskirts of Breeze City. This is the excuse I made..."

"But do you need an excuse to go home and visit?"