Chapter 224: Clouds and Rain, the New Archon. The waves have not subsided,...
As the rebels said, they only captured a large outpost in the wilderness and did not even penetrate the city.
Apart from the panic of the residents, the action that night did not cause any disturbance to the residents of the Seven Towers.
Please, can we negotiate?
I'm so panicked. Base No. 1 is only a few hundred kilometers away from my home. Where should I hide?
I forgot to stock up on food, and everything in the supermarket is sold out. Logistics are also suspended. Am I doomed...?
[Help! What are the officials doing? ? Can you give me some useful response? ]
......
Just as the Star Network was in a state of panic and resentment, suddenly, an emergency push notification was sent to the communicators of all residents of the Seven Towers.
"Urgent News: The bishop arrived at Yunya Tower today, and representatives from the Holy See will be there for negotiations."
Media photos show that the bishop, two priests and a team of accompanying pastors have arrived at a base in Yuanguta and are boarding a starship to negotiate.
The Vatican has never intervened in similar matters before, so the importance of this matter is self-evident.
Countless eyes throughout the Seven Towers were watching the outcome of the peace talks.
If the peace talks fail, what awaits the Seven Towers will be the first large-scale civil war in human history for a thousand years.
The Seven Towers will inevitably suffer great losses.
If the peace talks succeed...
But how can the negotiations be successful?
The rebels are plotting to abolish the aristocracy and establish a new federation, each of which would shake the foundation of the Seven Towers' rule.
But the problem is that the leader of the resistance army has actually been recognized by the World Tree.
Can the two sides really succeed in the peace talks?
*
No one knows what the Vatican and the rebels talked about.
On the second day of the peace talks, the rebels still occupied Yunya Tower.
However, all waterways in Yunya Tower have been unblocked and returned to normal, ensuring the normal lives of residents.
What followed was a standoff between the rebels and the Seven Towers military that lasted for six days.
Six days later, the Seven Towers officials held a press conference and solemnly announced something.
——Yunya Tower will initiate the retrial process of an old case.
The official statement to the outside world is this:
Twenty-two years ago, an official from Yunya Tower was suspected of stealing and selling secrets from the Seven Towers. Hundreds of officials involved were convicted of betraying the alliance.
This old case was highly confidential. The Seven Towers conducted the trial internally and did not make it public.
But twenty-two years later, the authorities discovered that some of these officials were victims of frame-up, so they detained the real suspect, initiated a retrial process, and held a press conference to give justice to the victims.
The second incident happened on the same day as the press conference.
The Yunyata government suddenly issued an announcement.
"The current Supreme Governor of Yunya Pagoda has formally submitted his resignation to the Seven Pagodas Council and this office today for personal reasons. His resignation has been approved in accordance with the law.
In accordance with the special powers granted to the Seven Towers Council by the Seven Towers Alliance Code, and approved by the Council at an emergency meeting, the following personnel appointments are hereby made:
Yun Fuyu was appointed as the new supreme governor of Yunya Tower, who was fully responsible for all administrative affairs in the region.
Mr. Yun Fuyu will be sworn in immediately and will perform his duties until the end of this term.
Office of the Supreme Governor of Yunya Tower
Seven Pagoda Calendar Year 1136
The person who took over the position of Supreme Consul was not the next official in line, but Yun Fuyu.
Not only that, the Seven Towers Council also issued announcements one after another.
Several members of parliament resigned voluntarily one after another.
Until the next election cycle, the responsibilities of the relevant seats will be temporarily taken over by someone designated by Parliament.
......
The situation in the Seven Towers has completely changed.
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Under the mediation of the Son of God, the Council of Seven Towers and the leader of the rebels reached an agreement to cease fighting.
The planet Aesera will be merged into Cloud Cliff Tower to form a new jurisdiction.
The new district will not be independent from the Seven Towers, but accordingly, all development and construction within the district will be led by the resistance army, and the Seven Towers Council cannot interfere in any internal affairs of the district.
Yunya Tower still signed a non-interference pact with the Holy See, cooperating and assisting the Holy See in its efforts to purify pollution.
If Yunya Tower recaptures a new planet during the pollution purification process, the new territory will be incorporated into Yunya Tower and come under its jurisdiction.
Lin Chaosheng looked at the new treaties and felt like he was dreaming.
Yun Fuyu noticed that he looked strange, so she moved closer to look at the treaty with him.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"
Lin Chaosheng raised his hand and touched Yun Fuyu's head.
"No. I just think we're incredibly lucky to have you."
His bony fingers combed through the cool, smooth hair.
After seven years, the touch on the head that used to come naturally to me feels a little strange now.
But Lin Chaosheng is trying to regain his past feelings, as are Zhou Bai and Seraphina.
A lot of things have changed, but fortunately, they are the things that remain unchanged.
In fact, Lin Chaosheng knew very well that the former resistance army could not shake the behemoth Seven Towers Alliance.
They lacked weapons and psychics, and the territory they occupied was only half of a remote planet lacking resources. They didn't even have a single priest who could purify the pollution.
If Mr. Zong fails to develop an independent method of purifying pollution during his lifetime, the resistance army can only last for a few more decades at most.
Idealists have a limited lifespan.
After a few decades, the resistance will disappear due to the encirclement of the Seven Towers, or fall apart due to internal struggles for interests.
All Lin Chaosheng wanted to do was plant a seed in the hearts of all the civilians in the Seven Towers.
Ice and snow are not a good time for sprouting, but the rebels try their best to take root in the frozen soil and always leave some traces on the land of the Seven Towers.
Waiting for the moment in the future when the time is ripe, the permafrost will melt and the seeds will sprout again from the hearts of some people.
New ideas will sprout green again in the frost and snow, and new young people will remember those who once tried to change the world.
With just a breeze of spring, the earth will be reborn.
One day, greenery will spread throughout the human commonwealth.
*
Yunya Tower District 1 Government.
Yun Fuyu sat in front of Ye Congjian, watching Ye Congjian brew tea meticulously and smoothly.
Ye Congjian is now in high spirits and his career is booming. He is no longer the young man who got into trouble and was exiled to a remote area.
However, perhaps because of the great job pressure in recent years, Ye Congjian's brows were stained with some weathering, and he looked a little tired.
Yun Fuyu: "You seem to have become much more mature."
Ye Congjian smiled, with nostalgia in his eyes, and sighed:
"After all, I'm thirty-three. Your 'absence' is quite long indeed. Still, you look very young."
At the beginning, Yun Fuyu left after giving Ye Congjian a few instructions. Ye Congjian just thought that he was going to do something, but he didn't expect that they would eventually die.
What I didn’t expect was that the person who died after seven years could come back again.
This was the first time Ye Congjian saw Yun Fuyu's true face with his own eyes.
Yun Fuyu, who was sitting opposite me, was still the same as in the information from seven years ago, young, energetic, even immature, with an unreal look.
It seemed as if everyone was being pushed forward, but Yun Fuyu was the only one still wandering around, not knowing where he was lost.
Time was particularly kind to him, leaving no trace on him.
But Ye Congjian knew that Yun Fuyu could not have remained unchanged. It could even be said that the changes were huge and the results were remarkable.
After all, Yun Fuyu turned the Seven Towers upside down as soon as he came back.
Ye Congjian: "People on the Star Network are speculating that your elder is the Yunya Tower official who was framed back then, and that you were slandered as a criminal because of that."
From the perspective of the public who are unaware of the truth, Yun Fuyu's life is simply the ultimate revenge story.
The family fell into ruin due to the slander of political enemies. The youngest child was left to wander outside and grew up as a sinner in the mud. Finally, when he became an adult, he seized the opportunity to escape and entered the First Military Academy under an assumed name, hoping to redress the family's name.
He was gifted and could climb to the top of the military academy even in desperate situations. Many nobles were defeated by him.
But in the process of revenge, he became increasingly aware of the irrationality of the aristocratic system.
The desire for revenge and the determination to pursue equality created a fierce conflict.
Finally, he decided to give up the fame and fortune that was within his reach, fake his death and join the resistance.
Everything is reset to zero and starts over.
It was not until seven years later that he returned to the public again and even became the first person to be recognized by the World Tree in front of the public media.
Today, Yun Fuyu has finally completed his revenge and realized his dream.
......
Ye Congjian retold this complicated story with great emotion.
Yun Fuyu's expression gradually went blank, he hesitated to speak, picked up the cup and then put it down, his expression a mixture of confusion and shock:
“… Actually…”
The "truth" speculated by netizens is indeed a very exciting story.
......Although the truth may be more exciting, the version circulating on the Star Network is particularly imaginative, and Yun Fuyu is amazed.
Ye Congjian smiled. "I know it's a misunderstanding. How does that saying go...After I achieve success, there will be great scholars who will debate for me."
People believe this story because they believe that clouds can bring rain.
Yun Fuyu said helplessly, "Change the subject. How have you been these years?"
In the aroma of tea, Yun Fuyu listened to Ye Congjian talk about what he had done over the years.
Promote reform pilot projects in Yuanguta, lead new policies, and balance the forces of all parties...
After hearing the comments, Yun Fuyu said, "Very well done."
Ye Congjian said: "I have to thank Mr. Lancelot, he gave me a lot of guidance."
Yun Fuyu was a little curious.
"Lancelot?"
This busy man actually has time to give Ye Congjian advice?
Compared with what Lancelot usually worries about, what Ye Congjian is busy with can be considered trivial matters.
Ye Congjian: "Yes. One time I was too hasty and almost made a mistake, and Mr. Lancelot gave me some advice. He said that he was your teacher and I was his student's student, so he gave me some advice.
Although Mr. Lancelot is serious, his suggestions are always made after careful consideration and I have benefited a lot from them. "
Yun Fuyu was drinking tea and choked a little.
"Lancelot...serious?"
Ye Congjian's expression remained unchanged and his tone was serious.
"Yes. I can't get to where I am today without the help of your friends."
Lancelot is extremely strict and speaks without mercy, revealing an inhuman coldness from head to toe.
Ye Congjian knew what was going on and knew that Lancelot was only trying to help him out of Yun Fuyu's favor.
Yun Fuyu silently took another sip of tea and quietly turned to Lancelot's dialog box on the communicator to confirm that the message sent by Lancelot asking "Do you want to have dinner together?" was not an illusion.
Lancelot even posted an emoji of him patting a kitten's head.
Yun Fuyu hid the communicator.
"Don't underestimate yourself. If you're not capable enough, they can only protect you from assassination, not promotion. Therefore, your current position is inseparable from your own hard work."
Yun Fuyu took the teacup handed to her by Ye Congjian and said sincerely:
"Thank you for your hard work over the years."
Ye Congjian was stunned for a moment, moved his fingers on his knees, and smiled again.
The higher he climbed, the more he experienced and the more he thought.
Not only think about the present, but also think about the past.
It was for this reason that Ye Congjian felt that Yun Fuyu had a good temper, so good that it was almost unbelievable.
Yun Fuyu: "I will be taking over Yunya Tower soon, and the local government must replace a group of people. The Seven Towers Council is also waiting for me to recommend new members.
I originally wanted to transfer you to Yunya Tower, but after thinking about it, I still feel that... perhaps the Seven Towers Council should be in great need of some non-psychic members of civilian origin.
I have decided to select all civilians to take over these recommended positions."
Yunya Tower is not like Yuangu Tower, there is no snow here.
The warm sunlight came through the window and sprinkled on Yun Fuyu, turning her eyebrows and eyes into a soft golden color.
Ye Congjian suddenly thought that Yun Fuyu looked much gentler than when she was disguised by her appearance.
No wonder he wants to act more fierce.
Yun Fuyu: "If you're transferred to a new place, you'll have to start all over again. But if you join the parliament, you can amend legislation and perform the duties of supervising all seven towers. Perhaps this will be more in line with your wishes when you first graduated."
Fragments of light sprinkled into the gentle and clear black eyes.
"So, are you willing to go?"
Seven years later, the young master is no longer the young master.
Yun Fuyu remained firm and courageous, and extended his hand to Ye Congjian.
In his eyes, Ye Congjian saw himself in his early twenties, equally passionate and eager to try, ready to use all he had learned throughout his life to change the Seven Pagodas and allow all humans to live equally on the land of the Seven Pagodas.
Fortunately, Ye Congjian met Yun Fuyu, and fortunately, Yun Fuyu came back.
The sword has been sheathed for twenty years, but its sharp edge remains undimmed.
Now it's finally time to unsheathe.
Ye Congjian stood up. When he smiled, there were very fine lines at the corners of his eyes. His eyes were firm, and he answered without hesitation:
"OK."
He held Yun Fuyu's hand, as always.
*
By the time Ye Congjian and Yun Fuyu finished their conversation, the sun was already setting in the west.
Ye Congjian saw Yun Fuyu off.
Today, many government officials and stationed soldiers gathered in the Yunyata District 1 government building. They had all just been released from custody.
The garrison has strong troops and well-trained psychics, but just eight days ago in the middle of the night, all the technology-dependent equipment in the garrison was destroyed almost in an instant, and all facilities were paralyzed on a large scale.
Immediately afterwards, a powerful mental force knocked everyone down.
When they woke up again, they were already in custody.
No one knows how the rebels did it.
In the following eight days, a series of matters, including the appearance of the World Tree and the occupation of Yunya Tower by the rebels, were all handled by the people of Yuangu Tower.
These detainees have been cut off from the outside world and are completely unaware of these events.
In this regard, Yun Fuyu handled the matter decisively and cleanly.
But these people didn't expect that they still had a chance to survive.
......
In the corridor, the former supreme governor of Yunya Tower met Yun Fuyu head-on.
The former consul greeted Yun Fuyu.
Yun Fuyu smiled as a greeting.
Then the two passed each other.
The former consul and his subordinates walked out of the government building and boarded the starship.
Behind closed doors, the subordinates could not help but sigh,
"He does look young, but he's really efficient. Are you really going to attend his inauguration ceremony tomorrow?"
Yunya Tower...just give up so easily?
The former Archon's smile faded.
"Of course I will."
Subordinates don’t understand.
"Even if the rebels can control a few garrisons, they will never be able to compete with the entire Seven Towers. If the two sides engage in battle—"
The former consul interrupted.
"—If the two sides engage in battle, Yunya Tower will undoubtedly lose. What's the point of holding an official position if he can't even save his life? Do you think the resistance is staging this show because they can't win? He only chose this method out of pity for humans."
Not only can one voluntarily give up power, but one can also publicly announce his resignation and enjoy retirement benefits.
After leaving his job, he became a rich and idle man, far away from the center of power, and did not have to worry about being targeted by the rebels.
In order to prevent civil war among humans, this is the greatest concession the Son of God can make.
Change may also cause bloodshed, but it is much better than war.
The subordinate glanced at the former consul's back, feeling somewhat puzzled.
Mercy for humanity?
This sounds so strange. Isn't Yun Fuyu also a human?
*
Yunya Tower Area 1.
There is a chapel not far from the Parliament Building.
Today, in this chapel, the young new archon of Cloud Cliff Tower will be sworn in.
"clang--"
The first bell of the chapel rang, simple and distant, echoing across the square outside the chapel, startling a flock of white doves.
The concierge checked the guest list.
"Commanders' representatives from each garrison, representatives from the council, and officials from each district... are all here."
Looking out across the square, the atmosphere was solemn.
In the past, at other consuls' inauguration ceremonies, the atmosphere was usually very warm and the nobles would take this opportunity to visit each other.
After the ceremony, there will be banquets and dances that will last for several days.
But today...
The nobles all understood each other tacitly, anticipating what would be announced at the upcoming inauguration ceremony, and no one was in the mood to move around.
Some regions tacitly sent representatives of civilian origin.
Adrian, Xie Huaiyan, Chao Zhao, and Chao Hui, all four of them were present, sitting in the front row.
The official governors of the three jurisdictions are not them, but people they choose.
Adrian and Zhao Hui attended as representatives of the military region, Chao Zhao attended as a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist, and Xie Huaiyan attended as a famous scholar.
"clang--"
The second chapel bell rang.
The sound of the ancient bells has remained the same for thousands of years, carried by the wind to more and more distant places, and can even be heard in distant residential areas.
People looked up between the tall buildings and could not see the chapel, but they could see startled birds flying.
According to convention, before the new consul delivers his inaugural speech, he must swear an oath to the World Tree in the presence of Vatican officials.
There was a slight commotion among the crowd in the square, and everyone looked towards the entrance to the ceremony platform.
The Vatican representatives have just arrived in the square.
Among the group of priests in robes, the bishop and four priests were prominently present!
The silver-haired bishop had a kind face. He responded to everyone's greetings and walked to the front of the audience seats.
There were some whispers among the crowd.
Not everyone knew Yun Fuyu's true identity, so they were naturally shocked when they saw the bishop present.
"clang--"
The chapel bell rang for the third time and the inauguration ceremony began.
Ella, the speaker of the Yunya Tower District Council, presided over the opening ceremony.
"Citizens, distinguished guests, please take a seat."
"The inauguration ceremony for the Yunya Tower Governor begins now."
The orchestra played the Song of the Seven Towers Alliance and the guests stood up in unison.
......
Behind the crimson curtain, Yun Fuyu listened to the music outside.
He was wearing a suit, leaning against the wall with his arms folded, in a daze.
After the music ends, the bishop will hold a prayer ceremony, leading people to pray for the witness and blessing of the World Tree.
Power will be transferred peacefully under the protection of the World Tree, ensuring the smooth progress of the human federation.
Then, Deputy Consul Lin Chaosheng was sworn in.
Lin Chaosheng stood aside, his face illuminated by a cold light, and the screen displayed the speech he would give later.
Lin Chaosheng had already memorized the speech, and he just prepared it carefully out of habit.
Yun Fuyu secretly glanced at Lin Chaosheng, while Seraphina and Zhou Bai secretly glanced at the two of them.
Seraphina and Zhou Bai will receive their military ranks at the Yunya Tower base, with their inauguration ceremonies scheduled for the next few days.
So, neither of them needs to give a speech today.
It was not until Lin Chaosheng turned his head to look at Yun Fuyu that Yun Fuyu suddenly looked away and caught two people who were secretly looking at him.
Lin Chaosheng's serious expression relaxed and he couldn't help laughing.
"Nervous?"
Yun Fuyu and Lin Chaosheng looked at each other.
"I should be the one asking you this, since you have to go on stage first."
Through the curtain, Lin Chaosheng looked at the square outside.
A ray of light shone on the side of his face.
Looking from behind, the young man already had a mature outline.
There was applause outside, indicating that the bishop's prayer had ended.
Lin Chaosheng took off his glasses and handed them to Yun Fuyu with a faint smile on his face and a firm tone:
"I'm not nervous, and I have no regrets."
Yun Fuyu shook his hand. Lin Chaosheng pulled her wrist gently and hugged Yun Fuyu.
Yun Fuyu whispered, "Come on!"
Lin Chaosheng: "Well, let's work hard together."
Loosening his arms, Yun Fuyu straightened the collar of Lin Chaosheng's uniform and patted his shoulder.
Zhou Bai and Seraphina also patted Lin Chaosheng's shoulders vigorously.
Lin Chaosheng took a deep breath and turned around.
The curtain opens.
Lin Chaosheng stood tall and straight, the sunlight illuminating his hair and bathing his eyebrows, eyes, shoulders and back. Finally, he walked into the light with firm steps and the shoulder badge shining.
New applause broke out, continuing continuously.
The young man who worked three or four part-time jobs to make a living finally walked out to where everyone could see him.
Behind the curtain, Seraphina and Zhou Bai were on the left and right, with Yun Fuyu in the middle. The three of them were crowded together, watching Lin Chaosheng's inauguration speech ceremony.
As soon as Lin Chaosheng came on stage, his aura became cold and serious, which was quite intimidating.
"I, Lin Chaosheng, solemnly swear that I will faithfully perform my duties as Vice-Consul of Yunya Tower and, to the best of my ability, protect and defend the Seven Towers Alliance Constitution and the Seven Towers Oath..."
Since returning, this is not the first time Yun Fuyu has seen Lin Chaosheng switch work mode.
But no matter how many times I watch it, Yun Fu Yu always feels fresh.
From Yun Fuyu's perspective, the two memories in his mind are somewhat conflicting. On the one hand, he feels that Lin Chaosheng is a reliable young man, but on the other hand, he feels that his good friends have suddenly become qualified adults without his knowledge.
Zhou Bai leaned towards Yun Fuyu and asked in a low voice:
"Xiaoyun, are you nervous?"
Yun Fuyu supported his hands on the shoulders of the two men and stood on tiptoe to gain leverage.
"A little bit, actually."
Even when he was the Son of God, Yun Fuyu rarely stood in front of an entire square to give a speech.
Today, what he has to say will be broadcast to the entire Seven Towers.
All mankind will hear his voice, and all will know what he intends to do.
The Seventh Tower is a ship heading to an unknown destination, and the power of the helm has been handed back to Yun Fuyu... no, it should be said that it is in the hands of civilians.
Yun Fuyu was indeed a little nervous.
Zhou Bai squeezed his hand.
"Don't worry. No matter what, we'll all work together."
Seraphina: "In any case, the situation can't be any worse than it was seven years ago."
Yun Fuyu smiled. "You're right."
Seven years ago, Yun Fuyu was temporarily dead. His three teammates were just students who had not yet graduated and could not even trace Yun Fuyu's whereabouts.
Seven years later, he had gained power and reputation.
No matter what, the situation will not be worse than it was seven years ago.
Applause rang out again.
Lin Chaosheng walked off the stage and sat in the viewing seats.
Next, it was Yun Fuyu’s turn to take the stage.
Yun Fuyu closed his eyes.
Seraphina: "Come on!"
Zhou Bai: "Come on!"
Yun Fuyu opened his eyes.
The curtain opened before his eyes, and the dazzling sunlight came towards him, illuminating everything in the world so clearly that there was no place to hide.
He walked firmly into the sunlight.
Thunderous applause broke out.
The square was surrounded by people, and outside the crowds were crowds of people, with no end in sight.
Adrian and Zhaohui sat on the right, and Xie Huaiyan and Chaozhao sat on the left.
As soon as Yun Fuyu walked out, they all stood up and applauded almost at the same time.
The people behind them also stood up and saluted the young new consul.
Among the representatives from various parties in the audience were many of Yun Fuyu’s classmates from the military academy, including Lancelot, Cui Jue, Cui Ying, Ji Xuanming, Zheng Lianchuan, Jin Min, and Chao Luxi, all of whom were present.
Many of them had not had the chance to meet Yun Fuyu in person before, but today they finally had the chance to meet him.
Even though they were scattered throughout the venue, each one clapped louder than the other.
The bishop stood on one side of the podium, looking at Yun Fuyu with kindness and gentleness.
Yun Fuyu looked calm and shook hands with the bishop.
The black suit made him look like a flexible bamboo, slender yet strong.
The green pines in the snow are not afraid of the severe cold and remain undiminished.
Speaker Ella turned toward the audience and announced in a solemn and resonant voice:
"Fellow citizens, the swearing-in ceremony for the Supreme Governor of Cloud Cliff Tower will now begin."
"Please invite the Bishop of the Seven Towers Church, Mr. Celeste, to come forward and administer the oath."
"Please invite our newly elected consul, Mr. Yun Fuyu, to come forward and take the oath of office."
The bishop held a thick volume of Vatican prayers with the World Tree emblem on the cover in both hands, placed it on the podium, and made a gesture to Yun Fuyu.
Yun Fuyu took a half step forward, and placed his left hand, palm facing down, firmly on the cover of the prayer book.
The sun shines on the white back of the hand.
The palm of my fingertips pressed against the old prayer cover, and the lines were clearly imprinted in the touch.
This prayer book was a gift from the Son of God to the then bishop when the Seven Towers were first built.
The Son of God made it from the toughest leaves of the World Tree. After special processing, the prayers are not afraid of fire or water, symbolizing the unwavering determination of the priests in the Vatican to purify pollution.
For thousands of years, bishops have passed it down from generation to generation and carefully preserved it.
Now, it is back in the hands of its creators, taking on a new mission.
The sunlight warmed the cover, warming Yun Fuyu's fingertips.
The Son of God has heard countless people swear an oath to him.
The oath was too familiar, so familiar that it flowed out from the depths of memory without any deliberate thinking.
But this was the first time he recited the oath as a swearer.
"I, Yun Fuyu, solemnly swear to faithfully perform my duties as the Archon of Yunya Tower. I will do my utmost to protect and uphold the Seven Towers Alliance Constitution and the Seven Towers Covenant. I pray that the blessings of the World Tree will be bestowed upon all the people of the Seven Towers."
The bishop shook hands with Yun Fuyu again with a gentle smile in his eyes.
"Congratulations, Your Excellency the Archon."
After the Speaker shook hands, the entire space on the ceremonial platform was left to Yun Fuyu.
Yun Fuyu stood in front of the podium and looked around the square below.
Birds rest on the quaint buildings around the square, and in the distance, the spires of tall buildings are vaguely visible.
"Your Excellency, Madam Speaker, citizens of the Seven Towers Alliance.
Today, we stand here not just because of a transfer of power.
Yunya Tower stands at the end of an old era and the beginning of a new era.
For centuries, we have lived a simple narrative: the psychics guard the Seven Towers against corruption, and therefore their descendants should enjoy special privileges.
But we all see the other side of this order.
An invisible wall has been built, one built of hereditary nobility and entrenched privilege, dividing our people.
For a long time, countless people have been blocked by this wall, and their talents, passion and dedication have lost their due weight in the face of the word "origin".
Pollution from without is eroding our land, while injustice from within is eroding the very foundations of our community.
How can a world that restricts the potential of most people at the starting line face more severe challenges in the future?
The strongest fortress is often breached from within.
Therefore, the old era must end.
As the Supreme Governor of Yunya Tower, I hereby solemnly promise that after the conclusion of my inaugural speech, I will immediately submit the "Bill of Fundamental Rights and Merits" to the Yunya Tower Parliament.
According to this law, all hereditary noble titles and related legal privileges within Yunya Tower will be permanently abolished.
In our society, there will no longer be born aristocrats.
An individual's status and honor can only be obtained through his or her talent, character and contribution to the alliance.
Whether using spiritual power to purify pollution on the front lines, or using wisdom and labor to build homes in the rear, any action that defends and strengthens the Seven Towers Alliance will be equally respected and will receive corresponding honor and status.
To the old nobility of the past, we remember your contributions.
The new merit system will ensure that your contributions continue to be measured and rewarded fairly.
But privileges cannot be inherited.
This is a necessary reconstruction.
Restore fairness, restore hope, and restore our strength as one.
I call on everyone in Yunya Tower to let go of the barriers of the past.
Our enemy has never been each other, but endless pollution.
Together, let us build a future worthy of all our sacrifices and dreams.
May the roots of the World Tree penetrate every inch of the land beneath our feet and connect each and every one of us.
May the blessings of the World Tree be equally shared by every citizen."
After the inaugural speech, Yun Fuyu walked to the podium and bowed deeply to the audience.
While bowing, Yun Fuyu closed his eyes.
The deafening applause was like waves, one after another, lasting for a long time, one after another. Cheers were mixed in the waves and echoed in the ancient and huge square.
He had clearly heard this voice before.
Since the night he entered the First Military Academy, Yun Fuyu fell asleep with the waves and moonlight as his pillow.
The endless tide hits my ears, spreading from the battlefield floor to the coastline beach, from the school hospital to the steps of the chief medal awarding ceremony, from the central star to the Yunya Tower, washing from thousands of years ago to the present day.
When the independent and clear applause from different individuals sounds at the same time, the dots will be connected into lines, forming an endless wave of sound.
The waves never subsided, and finally an echo was heard.
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