A subjugated princess will never die a vagabond

"Don't you have a competitive relationship?"

"Rarely," Weiman said, "Teribi elves and the goblins attached to them have footprints all over the world on stable and unstable shipping routes. Their shipbuilding technology can overcome most navigation obstacles, and our goods can also be borrowed from them." Trade routes are sold to all parts of the world, and the profits are higher...Of course, this is also the threshold of our industry, and Terry is more likely to form a monopoly in other fields than people." While Cloris was thinking, she went further Reminder, "Each of Elizabeth's luxury goods has its own serial number, especially jewelry. They have professional appraisers in the store who can provide the origin and sales of most jewelry."

"That's right, master, there must be some clues for the actress to give this gem to Adam Lawrence," the planner continued, "but be careful, there may be traps behind the clues!"

"Then why didn't you say it earlier?"

"I'm not familiar with luxury brands..."

Cloris rolled her eyes in her heart: "Could it be that I've raised you for so long, can't I raise a waste? Learn from Weiman from many families, don't live in a free mansion all day and just eat and do nothing!"

The anger of planning is about to be aroused. She is like an incinerator in motion. It looks like a cold iron box on the outside, but inside is the anger that can burn bones to ashes. "

Cloris turned her head and asked the people around her: "Weiman, how many Elizabeth jewelry stores are there in Floating Star Sea?"

"Jewelry stores are only opened in Gulingting, and they are mainly distributed in Light Harbor and Gulingdu. There should be eleven or a dozen of them." Weiman cheered up again, and she couldn't wait to ask, "Are you going to investigate, right?" ? Then you must need a guide like me!"

She obviously didn't want to part with Cloris, and wanted to spend more time with her good friend.

"I can take you with me," Cloris said "reluctantly", "but you must strictly obey my instructions!"

524. Round Table Council

Weicheng, the place where the mountains originated, where the ocean flows into the sea, was a natural wonder countless years ago. The ancient civilization left the remains of battlefields. The dangerous narrow pass is twisted into meat in the millstone, and every time there is a misty natural disaster, the scarlet aurora will rise out of control in the cracked mountain range, and all those infected will indulge in unprovoked killings and sacrifice to the gods.

It wasn't until the Explorers Guild settled down in Weicheng with the help of the Star Church and many lords that it concealed the evil that came out of the mountain of corpses and blood, and there was no longer a war of sacrificing sacrifices.

Of course, this is not unrelated to the subjugation of the natives.

Looking from below the deck in an airship, you can deeply feel the heavy but dexterous majestic mountains of the Rifting Mountains, winding and towering like a giant python swimming a dragon, while the giant city embedded in the ten thousand Renxiong peaks is like a cluster of dragons. First, silence is in the middle of the land island of Gulingting.

In Weicheng, a round table was displayed in the hall as bright as day, and six members of different appearances and races sat on their seats.

The Round Table Council is the highest decision-making level of the Explorers' Guild. In addition to the nominal headquarters located in the heaven on earth, the Explorers' Guild has established its own headquarters at the same level due to the geographical separation of the upper and lower layers of fog and the deep boundaries of the West and East. At the same time, it also has independent branches. The subordinate parliament usually has seven to thirteen members, presided over by the speaker, and each member holds an important position.If it involves the decision-making of the entire guild, the speakers will form the Supreme Council and assign a joint department directly under the Supreme Council to implement it.

"Then, now let's discuss the provisional 120th fifth bill, the election of the speaker..." A dwarf with a red beard was sitting on a high chair with an iron-cased book full of scriptures spread out on his lap. Holding a heavy hammer that was almost as long as him, a monocle was clamped in his deep eye sockets, and he was flipping through numerous proposals in his hand.

"Fred, at least seven members are required for the election of the speaker. Of course, it's okay to make a slight exception," a fluffy pom-pom fairy that shone with light green luster waved its claws. On the "giant", down feathers are draped on the table like a long skirt, and a pair of cat-like pointed ears hang down on both sides, "I recommend you to be the speaker, how about it?"

"In order to live for a few more years, I would rather wait for the next election in 22 years," the dwarf said in a low voice, not very happy, "Then add the sixth provisional bill 120, the appointment of members of parliament, do you have any suggestions? ?”

"We now have a dwarf, a goblin, a goblin and three humans in our council," said the long-bearded goblin, wearing a certain gold-embroidered mage's hat, shining brightly, from robes to jewelry, and everything from it to jewellery. Fu Qi, he held the scepter and said, "For the sake of fairness, I propose to add two more goblins to make up for our shortcomings as a weak race!"

"No!" The goblin retorted, "All five of you are 'humans'! According to this theory, there should be four more goblins!"

"I agree 100%, our minority should be compensated reasonably!" The goblin immediately gave an affirmative answer, "One dwarf, three goblins, four goblins, exactly thirteen members, that's it!"

The three humans present looked at each other. One of the well-dressed middle-aged man looked at the red-bearded dwarf. The latter remained silent and closed his eyes. He could only ask, "Fred, what's your opinion?"

The dwarf squinted: "As a temporary speaker who fully respects your opinions, I agree with all your reasonable ideas."

"The purpose of our reorganization of the council has never been to completely kick the lords out of the game. What we want is to weaken their influence, but the development of the guild cannot be separated from them, especially those financial groups," the middle-aged man suggested, "the new Seats should be born from among them, we need allies from all walks of life, such as the epidemic doctor who masters the Phillips consortium, such as the family whose main force is overseas in the floating star, or..."

"But they are all human, aren't they?" The goblin rubbed the nails of his little finger with a nail clipper, and said eccentrically, "Today you can use us to clear the other obstacles in the parliament, and tomorrow you can use those people to kick me out of the building , are you right, Furness?"

The goblin was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said, "Uh...uh...yes, that's right! That's what happened!"

"How about the Loynx family? They have a great voice in the Jinxia Consortium. They are elves and love adventures. They once gave birth to many Mithril-level and Fiery-Gold-level explorers." Humans with star patterns on their robes proposal.

"Elves? Those vampires who invaded my business in the deep west!" The goblin jumped onto the chair, his long beard dragging, and he jumped, "Any goblin with a conscience should not cooperate with elves, those gangs A greedy fellow is an insult to virtue!"

"However, Master Fein," the middle-aged man spread his hands, "I heard that [-]% of the expedition team you collected materials came from the mercenary company of the Loynx family."

"Business is business, old enemy is old enemy." The goblin smashed the scepter on the table angrily, blowing his beard and staring, "We do business with elves, this is called advancing and retreating, and those who have filth dripping from their pores are forbidden." Vampires get involved in opportunities, this is the principle that a goblin should stick to!"

The middle-aged man looked at the dwarf in the first seat: "Professor Fred..."

The dwarf stroked his beard, and slowly placed the classics on the left side of the table, and the sledgehammer on the right side, and calmly said to both parties: "Mr. Luo Fei, your words are full of wisdom and reason, and I agree with your thoughts very much," said Well, he looked at the goblin again, "But Fein's words are not unreasonable, and they are well-founded. Unless you convince each other, I don't want to lose the justice I insist on from a biased perspective."

"So……"

"In the tradition of our Steel Ridge dwarves, there is a very proper, wise, and brave way to deal with disputes," Fred said calmly, like a sage who is teaching, "If you two really want to solve the problem, I will to be a fair witness."

"What tradition?" The goblin frowned.

"Debate, and stick to the truth," replied the dwarf.

"Hey, what do I think?" the goblin laughed, "but the truth has to be heard. I don't think Mr. Luo Fei has such objective conditions!"

"It doesn't matter," the dwarf pressed down the iron-cased book, and countless iron-like pages stretched out, the round table split, and a spacious and bright gladiator cage was laid in the center of the paper pages. , what is even more rare is to stick to the truth.”

He raised the hammer on the field, and a huge pillar suddenly rose, and bright yellow curtains rose from the four corners, which were difficult to pass through.

The goblin looked ugly: "Fred, do you want a mage to participate in such a rough duel?"

"Vulgar? No, this is defending the truth," the dwarf said seriously. "I am also a scholar and a mage. On the altar of debate, I will shed my last drop of blood for the truth, but—" He looked at Two people, "If the two of you find fallacies and deficiencies in your theories during the thinking process, you can admit your mistakes and quit at any time...the one who wins the debate, I will strongly recommend him to be the next speaker."

"Chairman? No dog!" The goblin adjusted his collar, sat upright again, and said calmly, "The wise man who pursues the truth disdains power indoctrination. Even if I really want to contract a miracle, I have to build it myself and shape every one for it." Perfect law!"

"Except you, Fred," the middle-aged man took a step back and stood on the edge of the "Classic Debate Forum", "I don't think anyone can bear the load of [Weicheng]."

"You are all right, but you don't want to argue," the dwarf asked helplessly. "What should we do with the bill? If it is voted on, Finn will not agree to the inequality in the number of people."

"In that case," the middle-aged man sighed, "how about the orcs? They account for a large proportion of explorers, and there are many voters in Gulingting. There is no threat, and by electing an orc member, we can better integrate the strength of the orc explorers, and even increase our influence on the general election. First elect the seventh member, and then elect a new speaker, Is that okay?"

"Don't think I don't know you're one-sixteenth orc," the goblin grumbled, "but I begrudgingly agree, but where can a group of stupid, lowly, backward species find qualified councilors? "

"There are candidates." The dwarf took back the classics, and the round table reunited. He turned the pages of the book and searched the list, "Sasha the wizard, the refugees from the Snow Ridge when the fog and natural disaster affected the deep west 20 years ago, the golden-level explorer She has no background, but she has a good reputation in Sean's mage community. Last month, Lisaraben, the great magister, wrote to the mage guild to recommend her to be promoted to a magister. If she is awarded the White Night Badge, the secretary-general is a suitable duty."

"Her sister has the divinity of Bingfeng," said the person in the robe of stars, "Ubu Noel and Xueling have new air routes, with the tyrant as the commander, we can use Xueling as an outpost airspace to set foot in the deep western realm .”

"No, no, no," the goblin hurriedly waved his hands, "It's enough for the two sisters to recommend one, you can't let two stupid orcs handle internal affairs with one and control military affairs with the other!"

"And the tyrant has a record of massacring civilians," the last human councilor frowned. "At the moment when we revive the guild's style, a tainted Obsidian will damage the reputation."

At this time, the goblin in charge of personnel suddenly said, "Didn't those two orcs leave the ancient spirit court?"

"The passenger ship that Sasha is on has passed the checkpoint of the Twisted Jungle," the red-bearded dwarf checked the record of the checkpoint shown in the classics, "She is the only one. This is the first time I have seen the two sisters separated. Xueling, that's good news...if she can go one step further."

"But you have asked me to invite them several times," said the goblin. "They don't seem to have the will to participate in the core of the guild, let alone enter the council?"

"Then let them debate the scriptures!" The goblin said fiercely, "I don't even want the great benefits in front of me, and dare to twitch. Idiots are idiots, stupid and low-level orcs!"

The dwarf ignored the goblin's discriminatory remarks as always, and he said in a godlike way: "Then the temporary 120th and 120th bills are on hold for the time being. I just received the news," he looked at the classics and said, "The man named Se Ke's slave savior seems to have been arrested for sex crimes... In addition, Adam Lawrence, a reporter from the Guild Newspaper, also 'escaped' and disappeared in the same place because of an attempted assault."

The middle-aged man frowned and said, "Have you been framed?"

"He deserves to be framed," the goblin gloated. "We invited him to join the guild long ago, so why is he going to be a movie actor!"

Xingchen Yipao asked: "Do you need someone to investigate?"

"We don't have the time to deal with this matter for the time being," the dwarf shook his head, "For revenge, the Pioneering Party dared to massacre the merchant ships of the guild members in the offshore, and our manpower is encircling the air pirates on the main shipping routes, and entrusting them to peripheral explorers may scare the snake away. , Furthermore, this is an extremely dangerous activity, and ordinary people cannot do it.”

The goblin asked, "What kind of person do you need?"

"Strength doesn't matter, the important thing is to be alert and cautious, good at hiding and disguising," Fred said, "The Star Church news, the corrupt monastery may also want to use the general election to achieve ulterior motives, and the 'common people' of the Void Church , You may be unfamiliar with this name, but in the case of Julisson Sobertus, the clues left by the reformer showed that the plague that played an important role in the collapse of Aziica civilization was probably caused by that person. Yes, and the horrific incident at the Evening Star Opera House is said to have been done by his disciples."

"These people you're talking about," the goblin muttered, "even Chijin can't handle them."

"So it's very dangerous, and there are so many variables. Even if I do it myself, it's hard to say what I can find out. Instead, I will scare the snake away," said the dwarf. "But you, Fein, you are very good at spells such as stealth and fate."

"I'm a businessman, and mages are just a by-product of doing business!" The goblin protested sternly, "Don't try to use me like those cannon fodder!"

The dwarf shrugged his shoulders slightly, and said, "It's true that cannon fodder is true. Most people who get involved in this matter may die from various paradoxical accidents before halfway through the investigation—especially when the Pioneering Party jumps over the wall in a hurry."

The goblin asked: "I don't know the strength, but do you want the lucky one who lived out the fog and tide of the plateau at night?"

The dwarf raised his beard and said curiously, "Tell me."

"The explorer's name is Cloris... It's just that this person's resume is a bit strange. You should also be able to find her personal records in your star code," said the goblin. "Her verifiable records are from two years ago." , the retired pirate of the Chaos Sea took her to register for an identity star emblem at the guild office in the city that never sleeps."

"It turned out to be a young pirate," the goblin sneered, "it's perfect to send it as cannon fodder!"

"However, in less than half a year after registering as a star badge, she became the director of the 'Gospel Correctional Institute', a subsidiary institution of the Church of the Sun. There are vague information showing that she played a key role in the ghoul disaster in the city that never sleeps. , In that disaster, the Tower of Light collapsed, the city lord Luentia died suddenly, Bishop Sun passed away, and the Church of Grace, which has become more active in recent years, returned home. Uh, no, she may be from the Church of Grace, I don’t know. It is confirmed that a monk named Walsh Caller and a businessman under her named Walsh Caller use the same identity star badge..."

Fred turned the pages of the book, but the records on it were not as detailed as what the goblin said. He frowned and asked, "Does she represent the Church of the Sun or the Church of Grace? These two are enemies, and she represents a third party?"

"This is where it gets interesting!" The goblin's voice became cheerful, "She registered for the Rottenwood badge last year, and when she went to the Muye Plateau, the identity information left by the search team was 'Plague Doctor', and I have many friends in the Tree of Life , one of them mentioned to me the name of her epidemic doctor - 'Cangsheng', but word of mouth is not very good, that girl and her friend blew up my friend's fish pond."

"girl?"

"The soul information of the identity star emblem shows that she is only 15 years old. Of course, compared with her peers, her soul has a higher intensity and undiscovered mystery."

"Could it be a member of the Church of Soul?" The goblin's gaze became dangerous, "The bastards who like to disguise and work together in the deep western world often use false souls to hide their identity star emblems! Moreover, the Church of Soul and the Church of the Sun are allies in the first place. .”

When he mentioned the Deep West, he was often referring to the other round table councils that spread across that region.

"Then she won't let the teaching of Mercy spread, I remembered," Fred said, staring at the scriptures, "The information left by Lily shows that this girl named Cloris and the tyrant killed the disciples of the common people , Fenice, how long did it take for her to become a plague doctor?"

"I heard it was in the early winter of last year, er, you mean..." The goblin understood something and became excited, "It's so interesting. I've been in personnel affairs for so long, and I've never encountered such an interesting relationship!" She looked at the members present, "Listen, as long as her interests do not conflict with the guild, you will keep it a secret, right, I have to study her carefully."

"Blood oath of the Weicheng Alliance, Funesse, unless the final result of the bill is reached, all information from the council must not be leaked."

"The soul information of every identity star emblem registrant is also protected by the star agreement." Said the member of the star robe.

"Oh, she just accepted the commission of 'Evening Star Island Weeping Song' a few days ago," the goblin said again, "Guess where Seke was when the incident happened?

"Evening Star Island?"

"Would it be considered that she herself is investigating related matters?"

"Then..." the goblin asked thoughtfully, "let her be cannon fodder?"

"Cannon fodder won't still be alive and kicking after the death of several top figures, and still sit on the throne of the high-ranking colonial leader of the Church of the Sun," the dwarf said, "She is a plague doctor, if the Socialist Party itself pays attention to this matter, then the matter will be very clear gone."

"But she may be a multi-faceted spy. If she hastily cooperates with her, will she introduce a ghost? Especially, if the tyrant is likely to have an affair with her... Her identity star emblem has only been registered for two years and there are so many Variables, is this a deliberate illusion, designed to confuse people to cover up deeper secrets or plans?"

"That tiger is really out of bounds, behind the stupid savage!"

"Cooperation or not is a matter for later," said the dwarf. "If there are no other questions, then we will now start discussing the provisional 120th secrecy bill—whether to give this mysterious lady a commission to investigate the slave trade case?"

525. Luo Fei

Cloris took the flight back directly to Light Harbor. She temporarily left Adam Lawrence in a rented beach house. The identity of the reporter is very sensitive at the moment. In just one night, under the control of someone with a heart, he became a criminal in all clothes , second only to his "partner" Seke.

The safest way is to hand him over to the Church of the Stars or the Explorers Guild, and the second choice can also be sheltered by the Reform Party or the Socialist Party—if these channels are feasible before he becomes notorious.

It's a pity that Adam Lawrence is a hot potato now, and his use value is close to zero. At this time, there is no chance for him to be rehabilitated. As long as he appears in the public eye, what awaits him is endless lawsuits and detention , considering that the police department and the Pioneering Party wear a pair of pants, the ending of Adam Lawrence will not be much different from the little lord Balian who "suicide in fear of crime".

Even Cloris wanted this guy to fend for himself, and the girl couldn't help feeling annoyed. If she had taken away the key witness instead of saving Adam Lawrence last night, the situation would have been very different.

Back in Weicheng, Cloris found Lolo Lula's counter in the lobby of the guild headquarters, and submitted a request to her.

"Oh, it's finished so soon," Miss Goblin gracefully dipped the mud print and stamped the entrusted document, "Well, the body of Su Shengshi's funeral, and the suspicious old native man... We will discuss the specific rewards." After checking with the client, record it on your account and bank card, and send a telegram to Evening Star Island in less than two hours."

"Okay." Cloris nodded, she didn't particularly care about one hundred star dollars and insignificant meritorious deeds, and carrying out this commission was just a way to raise the explorer level.

"By the way, Miss Ke," Lolo Lula continued, "There is a big person in the guild who wants to see you. When are you free?"

Cloris was taken aback.

What Lolo Lula asked was "when will you be free" rather than "whether you accept it or not", which in itself is a hint that cannot be rejected, which shows that the big man in Miss Goblin's mouth is indeed not small.

Cloris asked subconsciously, "Vivian, do you have any clues?"

The planner talked about the happy water, and checked the points on the light screen to get the points. She regards the points as the completeness of the information: "Vivienne guesses, maybe it's the round table council?"

Cloris Dai frowned slightly.

The Round Table Council is the highest decision-making level of the Explorers' Guild, what do you want her for?

In terms of strength, members of the parliament are not necessarily stronger than golden-level explorers, but each member must be selected from among the golden-level explorers. They are all born warriors and adventurers, and their influence in all walks of life cannot be underestimated. .While members of the guild hold important positions in the main departments of the guild, their medals will also be promoted from Blazing Gold to White Night or Obsidian. The former will stay in the guild for administrative work, while the latter will usually be stationed outside the stronghold to exert the influence of the Explorers' Guild.

"Got it," Cloris replied, "for now, I suppose they'll be free anytime, right?"

"Of course," Lolo Lula said happily, "Mr. Luo Fei is in the reception room, please follow me!"

Although Miss Goblin still sits in the closet, she is already a small foreman among her colleagues, which is mainly due to her fiery gold-ranked ex-girlfriend explorer.

To be honest, Lolo Lula is not satisfied with this relationship. She doesn't want to be talked about the so-called unspoken rules behind her back because she slept with a rotten Neptune a few times, thus ignoring her thoughtful service and connections during work. operate.

And now, Ms. Ke also seems to have a tendency to be promoted to the top. As a key contact person, she will have more room for promotion in the future-after all, she and her current girlfriend are inseparable, and she must get rid of the workplace shadow brought by Lily.

Poor Weiman did not have the authority to go deep into the interior of Weicheng Mountain, so she could only be left dryly in the lounge on the second floor of the guild, glancing at everyone who looked at her lonely, passing the time bored.

"Hey, did you see that red-haired beauty? It was she who saved dozens of senior explorers from the misty tide on the Muye Plateau."

"You don't need to say, that is the second lady of the Lisaraben family. She became a mage at a young age, and it is said that she is expected to become a holy spirit even higher than the grand magister!"

"I heard that the Lisaraben family intends to deepen their cooperative relationship with the Explorers' Guild, which has allowed the geniuses in the family to become explorers. I heard that the second Miss Lisaraben is already a member of the next Round Table Council..."

Even though she knew that those false rumors were all nonsense, Weiman still raised her neck proudly, keeping strangers away.

Cloris and Lolo Lula came to the verdant meeting room. It was clearly in the dim interior of the mountain, but the light coming from nowhere made the room as bright as day in the thousands of refractions, and there was no chandelier in sight.