Promotion Speech (Part 1)

There is a saying among people that there are three things you should never do in this world.

He doubted the technology of the people of the Mechanic City, blasphemed in front of the priests of the Lord of All Things, and looked down on the money of the Noble Association.

Needless to say, the technology of the Mechanical City is the crystallization of wisdom that will push the development of the entire world forward by several degrees. Without the Mechanical City, two-thirds of human technological products will be paralyzed. If you doubt technology in front of them, you will be packed up and taken back to the laboratory.

As the only true God, the Lord of All Things and All Powers has cultivated countless fanatics. Blaspheming in front of His priests is like sending yourself into the fire. The church will never let you see the sun the next day.

Finally, as the aristocratic association in charge of the entire human land, they made a lot of money from both taxes and trade. Otherwise, with the speed at which human territory was destroyed and the battle with the black fog was going on, they would have been left with nothing.

Supplies were sent to Guixiang City like a stream, and carriages were running day and night on the newly opened roads. In the human kingdom today, there are very few newly promoted earls except for the land inherited from their ancestors. Therefore, this promotion ceremony was particularly grand. If Mason had not insisted on holding the promotion ceremony in Guixiang City, it would probably have been held directly in the west.

Mason didn't know much about this, so he simply handed it over to the Rocks couple. Even so, he could still feel the festive atmosphere spreading throughout the city.

People hung old weapons with many scratches on their doors to scare away the monsters lurking in the dark fog. Women were busy cutting new clothes so that the family could go out to meet people in a respectable manner, while men polished their knives and bows and arrows and inlaid their belts with bones of prey to prove their bravery and strength. Even children were able to get some candies that they didn't usually see, and they walked through the colorful kazaks with laughter.

This is a thin ribbon made of animal skin, used to decorate curtains and windows. The more heroic the warrior, the more complicated the kaza decorated in his home. The patterns and colors of the monsters themselves became the best decorations, adding a touch of color to the city.

In addition, the noble association generously sent a lot of resources. The Cross couple took the opportunity to improve the basic lighting system and square, so that people who returned to the hometown could go out at night instead of staying at home.

During this time, Mason went out with the vests to explore and confirm several locations for the next city construction. In addition, he also assisted Ham in making new artificial people. At the same time, the vests also had their own tasks and were very busy. Mason did not return from outside until the day before the promotion ceremony.

The next morning, he was picked up from the bed by Faile and sent to the dressing room. Several vests were not spared. If the main body is the protagonist, then they are the most important supporting roles.

The moment Mason entered the room, he wanted to leave. What he saw were countless dresses and four or five maids. They had obviously been trained in advance, and they blocked the door tacitly when the boy came in. Mason's mouth twitched, and he looked at Faile silently. The latter smiled sweetly and approached him with the dress.

Okay, what else can we do?

No one dared to disobey Faile's orders. As a blood relative and as a mother, she had the first say.

The young man tried on clothes for four hours before he finally chose the one he liked best. Humans grow at an alarming rate. After going through so many things, Mason now has a more stern temperament. He is no longer a patient who can only lie in bed, but a young lord who stands tall and is trusted by countless people.

The newly tailored suit fits him perfectly. Faile personally adjusted Mason's cuffs and matched them with a pair of diamond cufflinks. Mason looked at himself in the mirror, with a calm smile on his lips, giving people a sense of reliability even without saying a word. The royal blue fabric brings out a graceful and noble aura, simple and elegant.

"There will definitely be a lot of girls who will be fascinated by you today."

Abner, who had come over to slack off, stroked his chin and looked Mason up and down. He proudly patted Mason on the shoulder and said, "You should really thank me. If it weren't for me, who would have given you such a good face?"

"I don't see how you have a good face."

Faile rolled his eyes, reached out to straighten the wrinkled fabric, then smiled and nodded at Mason.

"Go ahead."

The boy took a deep breath and opened the door.

What came into view was the gloomy sky in the west and the crowded crowd. When they saw Mason coming out, everyone tacitly made way for him like Moses parting the sea.

The wreaths of lilies, roses and violets exude a faint fragrance, symbolizing pure prayers. The golden branches laden with fruits are dazzling and dazzling, waving divine blessings.

The mechanic standing in the front changed into a dress today. She wore a finely cut grey shirt with an irregular front slit skirt, a pleated short skirt, and a wide windbreaker. The black knee-high boots and skirt left a bright patch of skin in the middle. Her long pink-purple hair was loosely tied up and slid down her shoulders. Her usual lazy look was slightly restrained, which made people realize that she actually had a delicate appearance and elegant temperament.

On the other side, Oleus smiled cheerfully and glanced at the other people's faces nonchalantly. Everyone subconsciously avoided looking at him. He was a naked beast. Just one glance at him would make you feel like your bones were being crushed and your blood was sucked dry. His dark red hair was like dried blood, but it was still not as frightening as his slightly narrowed eyes.

The two knelt on one knee, one on the left and one on the right, and bowed their heads to the young earl. A lazy and hoarse female voice and a frivolous male voice sounded at the same time, giving vows and blessings.

"May glory always be with you."

In ancient times, the glory of the gods still shrouded the continent.

When a young noble inherits the glory of his father, all the knights under his command will kneel on one knee on both sides of the road. The sunlight reflects on their armor, forming a glorious knight road.

Behind the two, Bai, who had transformed into a human form, knelt on one knee, followed by the bloodline people, soldiers, priests of the church, and even ordinary people in the entire city...

When the boy walked by, everyone was silent. They knelt on one knee and offered their blessings to each other.

Those who carry out prayers will be honored and become the people's hope.

One o'clock, two o'clock.

A golden light flickered from nowhere, illuminating the misty sky. Clusters of snow-like flowers fell from the sky, shining with golden light and melting on the road. They fell on people's shoulders and hair, forming a golden road. From Mason's perspective, he could only see a cluster of flowers surrounding him.

In this vast expanse of gold, Mason reached the end of the Knight's Road, a temporary square platform decorated with bright flowers and beautiful satin.

The head of the Siren family stood on the stage and smiled at him. When the young man came to him, he whispered, "It's not easy to be the one to confer the title of Earl in your ceremony. I have done a lot of good things for others."

The boy winked at her and said, "Should I say thank you?"

"Of course, but let's get down to business first."

The head of the Siren family stood up, took a cloak from the person next to him, and his expression became extremely serious.

"Mason Cross, I ask you in the name of the Noble Society. On the bloody cloak, are you willing to protect the continuation of mankind, even in the face of death and terror?"

The flax-haired boy looked solemn and answered in a resounding voice, "I do."

"Are you willing to dedicate your life to humanity and never betray it?"

"I do."

"Even if people around you hold back, you will never regret it?"

"Even if everyone gives up, I will never back down."

During the questioning and answering, both parties cut their fingers, and blood dripped onto the fabric, miraculously seeping in. The cloak in the hands of the Siren family leader emitted a bright red light, as if blood was flowing, and like a blazing flame, beating unyieldingly.

Blood Cloak, also known as the Oath Cloak.

It is said that it was blessed by the elves and can only be worn by pure people. Anyone who wears the cloak can get help from the elves. Once upon a time, countless brave men were helped by it and formed close friendships with the elves. After the elves were exterminated and contaminated by the black mist, this cloak retained its original function.

Blood is used as a medium to prove that one's original intention remains unchanged. If the person who made the oath is lying, the cape will cry. If the person is open and fearless, the cape will turn into a flame.

It not only drives away the cold for the brave warriors who walk alone, but also collects the remains of the dead warriors.

Seeing the changes in Doupeng, the head of the Siren family smiled. She extended her hand to the other party and said, "Welcome to join us."

Mason smiled and held her hand: "Thank you."

The cheers were deafening, and the entire Guixiang City was immersed in a rare celebration. The head of the Siren family smiled and pushed Mason: "Everyone is so excited, as the new earl, you should say something quickly."

Mason was caught off guard and took a step forward subconsciously. He immediately attracted everyone's attention. Everyone's eyes were all on him. The young man smiled bitterly and touched his nose. Before this, he had never thought that one day he would stand here and speak to so many people. But as he walked forward step by step, everything seemed so natural.

He vaguely remembered many things. The golden snow-like petals fluttered. This was specially placed by Canaan to create the perfect atmosphere. The flowing gilded river came into his eyes. Mason seemed to see those familiar people standing on the stage and smiling at him. His slightly nervous heart slowly sank and became calm and peaceful.

Why should he be nervous? He deserves it, he earned it with his own hands. No one is more qualified than him to stand here and speak his mind.

A steady and powerful sound surged out, reaching everyone's ears clearly.

"Before I set foot here, I thought for a long time about what I should say. My feelings about the title? My gratitude to someone? It would be better to talk about how difficult it was for me to get here, to win sympathy and to improve my relationship with the association. These things can be said, but they are not that important."

The young man's voice was not loud, but it echoed humorously in the air. His casual tone caused a slight laugh, until he reached out to suppress it, and the noise disappeared. Many pairs of eyes looked at him, curious about what "treasonous" words the young earl would say next.

"Today is my knighthood promotion ceremony, and it is also a celebration for everyone. I am honored to stand here and tell you that we have a new home in the Black Mist. Every brick and stone of Guixiang City was built by your hands. We have shed blood and tears here. The blood of our families and relatives dripped on the land and forged one victory after another. Most importantly, it proves one thing: the Black Mist is not invincible, and we have the ability to defeat it."

"I am very grateful to everyone here, to my colleagues in the south, and to my friends who didn't live to see this day but have helped me so much."

"If there is anyone I most want to see the light of dawn, it must be these sacrifices on the road."