Chapter 173 Interstellar Orphan (32)
It turns out that brother and sister are brother and sister.
Even though Qiuqiu and Duen are not related by blood and have not seen each other for 12 years, they have a very good understanding of each other.
Qiuqiu was hesitant, and so was her brother who was already the dungeon lord!
"This... concerns everyone's future. I can't make the decision alone."
Duane's face was full of righteousness.
The total population of the underground city is only more than 1,000. It has long pursued egalitarianism and flat management. For major decisions, everyone must be called together for discussion and voting.
Although Duen is called the city lord, he often plays the role of a peacemaker. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a public servant of the people.
Shisui respected their rules and said, "Alright, you guys discuss it. But...it's best to decide this matter as soon as possible."
There are less than 90 days left until "Ghost" attacks the Space Peacekeepers.
Time waits for no one. It is better to reconnect with Dr. Allen and plan together as soon as possible.
…
The passages in the dungeon's safe zone were crowded with people.
All residents aged 16 and above, including patrol members, gathered here.
A huge crowd of people.
Shisui counted carefully and found that there were 1,071 people in total.
She realistically explained the feasibility of the plan to the public, but also remained calm and aloof: "I am simply offering a plan that can both avenge old grudges and find a new foothold, but it also carries certain risks. Whether to do it or not is up to you."
There are many people in the underground city who have been locked up here for most of their lives and feel a little lost.
They knew nothing about the situation outside the WT27 asteroid, and some extreme conservatives even showed rejection and disgust towards Shisui, the uninvited guest.
"You've only been here a few days? You haven't even explained your origins yet, and you have no blood relationship with the city lord. Why should we trust you and risk everyone's lives?! Everyone was fine before you came. Are you here just to deceive people?!"
But others objected, "But aren't we running low on californium stabilizers? What she's suggesting is a good solution. Everyone has seen how high the death rate in the dungeon is. If we don't burn our boats now, we'll be dead anyway!"
Everyone was talking and buzzing.
An old man cleared his throat and asked Du En, "City Lord, what is your opinion?"
The scene suddenly became quiet.
Everyone's eyes were on Duen alone.
Dunn looked at every familiar face present.
If the position he expressed was different from that of most residents of the underground city, he would most likely be ousted after this turmoil.
If he had any sense, he would have said a few ambiguous and polite words to get away with it at this critical juncture.
but……
"I agree with Qiuqiu's plan," Du En said bluntly. "Let's not talk about how badly the Space Peacekeeping Force has screwed us over. We can be indifferent to our own lives, but what about the children? What about our descendants? Will they also be trapped in this small place as wanderers in the future?"
He doesn't care about his own status and doesn't engage in the kind of flattery that occurs in official circles. Brother Shi Suijing is a man of steel.
Dunn stepped back and pushed the ballot box forward.
He announced, "For the sake of fairness, I will not participate in this vote. This time, we will use the most primitive method. Please write down your intentions anonymously on a piece of paper and put the results of your vote in a box. Then stay and let us witness the final results together."
1071 people. Without Duane, the total number of voters is 1070.
The voting was conducted in an orderly manner under the supervision of the patrol.
The voting was completed in less than half an hour.
"Thank you all for your cooperation. Let's open the box and count the votes now."
Duan's clear voice rang out.
Click——
The box opened, and as everyone watched, he took the first ticket.
"One vote against the proposal."
"Two votes against the proposal."
"Three votes against the proposal."
"Yes, one vote."
...As more and more pictures were revealed, the situation became more and more intense, and the score between those in favor and those against became very close.
A total of 1,065 votes have been counted so far, including 529 in favor, 533 against, and 3 abstentions.
The situation is not optimistic. The opposition is very likely to win with a slight advantage.
The whole audience held their breath.
The final result will depend on the last five votes.
Duan took a deep breath and unfolded the paper in his hand.
"Yes, 530 votes."
"Yes, 531 votes."
"Yes, 532 votes..."
...Duan's voice trembled a little.
Who would have thought?
Who would have thought that there would be three votes in favor!
Dunn poured the two remaining tickets out of the ballot box and placed them on the table.
He picked up the one in his left hand first.
"...still in favor...now there are 533 votes in favor and 533 against, so it's a tie...!"
The crowd erupted in heated discussion, and everyone's heart was in their throat.
Dunn raised his hands, signaling for silence.
"Don't delay any longer, let's get this done right away."
Will you be in favor or against?
He used his rough fingers to turn over the last piece of paper that determined the future of everyone in the dungeon, and turned the side with words to the crowd.
Abstention
These two words caused an uproar.
"This... they split it evenly!! What should I do..."
"Shouldn't the city lord also vote? Doesn't he support the attack?"
Dunn scratched his hair with his large, misshapen arm in embarrassment.
He said he would not vote, and he would never go back on his word.
Given the current situation, I guess we can only cancel and re-roll...
At this moment, a cry of surprise suddenly came from the end of the crowd.
Everyone consciously made way to the sides, their mouths opened wide and they exclaimed, "Mother-in-law?"
Shi Sui and Du En looked closely and saw the old woman with three hands wearing tattered clothes, with a hunched back and frost on her face, crawling on the ground with difficulty on her shriveled legs.
"Grandma!! Why are you here?!"
Du En always regarded her as his benefactor, so he immediately ran over and carried her to the soft seat himself.
Others also handed over hot water and towels.
Grandma looks forward to tomorrow
In a hoarse voice, he asked, "Can I vote, too?"
"...Of course, mother-in-law!" Everyone raised their hands in agreement.
"Well, here's my answer..." The three-handed old woman stuffed a bullet shell into Dunn's palm. "Don't let the scum of the peacekeeping force go, especially that bastard commander who ordered the underground city to be razed!"
Dune nodded firmly, clenched his bullet shell, and announced: "534 votes in favor, 533 votes against, 4 abstentions...WT27 Underground City, immediately begin preparing for the migration plan!"
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