“But after I became a nobleman who bore the weight of my followers’ lives and fortunes, my first thought gradually became, ‘What impact will this have on me and the people I follow?’”
"Now, I bear the responsibility for the lives and safety of the people of a city, to protect their property and wealth, and to be a qualified lord. Then, I find it difficult to make a decision."
“Sometimes I have nightmares where I make a wrong decision that causes the Emerald City’s finances to collapse, and everyone goes back to the days when they are so poor they can’t even get enough to eat.”
“Leongor, I can understand the claims of each faction, because they all have a point.”
"The parliamentary system is not about separating my power from others, but rather about my deep understanding that if I were to make all the decisions, even a small mistake by me could be a catastrophe for Emerald City."
Leongor nodded. "That's right. My father is the one-man show in my tribe, so we're living a much worse life than Tankar."
"Um, but isn't Cousin Fishernanki a notorious 'dictator'?"
Li Aili said, "So he suffers from chronic insomnia, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, and a dark and wicked sense of humor. Alice told me that he was secretly dyeing his hair to cover up his gray hair, and if it weren't for the side effects of the 'hair growth drug,' I suspect he would also drink the hair growth drug."
Leongor's pupils dilated in shock: "...I...I think I accidentally found out that my cousin is going to kill me!"
Without Li Aili saying anything, he took out a bottle of pills, poured out a handful, and swallowed them.
After swallowing with a 'gulp,' Leongor's eyes glazed over for a moment before returning to normal. Confused, he asked Li Aili, "Um, what are we doing hiding here? Why is it so noisy outside? Are they fighting? And why?"
Li Aili: "..."
Fortunately, the news of the Duke's return brought an end to the chaos in the meeting hall.
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