Chapter 206 What the People Want

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"General Rena doesn't care anymore? Has he also given up on Aldra?"

The moment he heard these words, there was a roar in Javier's mind, as if all the blood in his body was rushing up. He stood up directly from the bench with an extremely ugly face, which startled the middle-aged man on the bench.

But as a storm path demigod who is known for his violent temper, he is already quite calm and rational. Being able to become a general as a hybrid is enough to prove his ability and self-control.

Javier took a deep breath, silvery white lightning flashed in his eyes. He tried hard to suppress the almost bursting emotions in his heart, and asked in a forced voice:

"Where did this come from?"

He was asking about the false information that "General Rena has resigned and returned to Loen."

At this critical moment, the emergence of such false information among ordinary people is a fatal danger!

The middle-aged man adjusted his glasses frame in fear and whispered: "I heard others discussing it when I was buying food, saying that the former governor and general had left. Isn't that true? There are many mutual aid associations like this. information……"

"If General Reina didn't return home, why didn't he show up again?"

Javier frowned: "Maybe he just had to disappear temporarily because he was involved in business."

The middle-aged man looked at Javier, and the fearful look disappeared. With a smile on his face, he asked pointedly: "What difficulties will a general encounter? Is it because there are not enough troops to kill these terrifying cult members?" Drive away?"

Javier smiled sarcastically. He felt that he should not say any more, but he had had enough discrimination, cold eyes and suppression. He followed the anger in his heart and said happily:

"of course not!"

"The garrison in Aldera City is still capable of fighting. The general is still stationed. The army is waiting for orders. The storm is blessing this place!"

His voice was loud: "On the contrary, it's those cultists, the rats in the gutter! They used human rights as a guise and relied on sneak attacks to occupy the city! They were afraid, so they asked for peace talks and hid other ideas!"

The soldiers patrolling around heard the familiar voice and turned their heads in surprise to see their general standing on the street making an impassioned speech.

They pricked up their ears and listened carefully.

The middle-aged man nodded with deep sympathy: "Indeed, it can be seen from the situation in the city..." Seeing that the Spiritual Religion Group lacked stamina and the people were not united, otherwise he would not have invited him to come, and quickly defeated Ald in one fell swoop. Pull it off.

After saying this, he changed the topic: "So, respected general, who stopped your counterattack?"

This title made Javier raise his eyebrows, realizing that his identity had been discovered by others.

But this is not surprising. Many people in the city of Aldera have seen him in person. Even if they have not seen him, they have seen his photos and heard his voice broadcasts.

Javier didn't take it seriously. He saw the soldiers approaching around him and the windows opening one after another on the residential buildings. He quickly realized that now was an excellent opportunity. He immediately looked around and said loudly:

"The one who stops me will never be my enemies, but the new Governor who wants to protect the people!"

"Aldera is devastated, and the Governor wants to put an end to it all."

Even though he was dissatisfied, he still gave General Negan some face. He did not directly say that he was bent on adding gold to his resume, but blamed the new governor who wanted to restore peace.

But even if he was more tactful, he finally said what he wanted to say. In the Governor's Mansion, Mr. Thomas, who had packed up his property and prepared to flee with his family, did not want to hear these words. The superior General Negan would not waste time listening to lowly words. The people from the Southern Continent explained the situation, but the new governor was just a mayor before he came. He knew how to develop people's livelihood, protect the weak, and promote education, but he did not know when to advance and when to retreat on the battlefield.

The governor was just clumsily trying to balance the tense relationship between the two generals.

The sound of windows opening constantly came from above his head. Facing the eyes of soldiers and people stopping on the road, Javier felt a heavy responsibility weighing on his shoulders. At the same time, these expectant expressions also aroused the courage that had been dormant in his heart for a long time. .

His voice deepened:

"I am General Javier Reina of Aldera. I fight with you all during this terrorist attack."

"My compatriots, there is something that has been bothering me for a few days."

"Dear people, people from the Northern Continent, or the Southern Continent, Aldera, how are you feeling now?"

He glanced at the crowd majestically, and there was silence everywhere.

In terms of momentum, the battle-hardened Javier Reiner is confident that he is better than General Negan of the "Judge" path.

In the hearts of the people, Javier also felt that he should not be compared to General Negan.

As if a key had been opened, he suddenly had doubts - in this case, why was I suppressed in all directions by General Negan?

But now was not the time to think, and Javier knew he should speak immediately. The man sitting on the bench picked up the newspaper, put his scarf on his arm, strolled to the street, stood not far from Javier, and watched quietly.

"Thank me, Your Excellency General." Edward raised his lips, "With this speech, history will record you as a hero."

Beside the bench, Javier spoke again:

"My compatriots, you may not know the details of this peace negotiation."

He reported the treaties he knew by heart:

"Aldera will compensate part of the losses suffered by the Balam Restoration Congress."

After saying this, the people around him changed their expressions and began to whisper.

And Javier knew that this treaty was actually a word game. The "Pale Queen" criticized the old governor, so it was Aldera who made compensation. Roen passed the responsibility. Compensation and embarrassment were none of his business.

But he knows that he cannot explain this clearly now because he needs the support of the people.

"At the same time, during the tenure of the new Governor-General, the Balam Restoration Congress is qualified to supervise. If they feel that the Governor is not doing a good job, the Restoration Congress may come back at any time!"

"These are the details of this negotiation."

"If we admit this peace negotiation, it means that we admit that it is our own fault that Aldera suffered such a disaster."

he said lightly.

There was a burst of discussion in the crowd.

There were more and more people on the street, and even the beggars beside the wall turned their heads this way. Javier raised his head and saw heads poking out of the windows of the residential building, each with a pale face. Face towards him, like a sunflower chasing a light source.

"What a pity, General, it's really Aldra's own fault." The devil shrugged, "If the old governor hadn't allowed the traffickers to crazily traffic people to make money, how would Shia Eggers have any legitimate reason to capture the city, or even attack the city? Where can Luen negotiate terms?"

"Of course, people who are not involved in human trafficking are innocent, you guys might say so." He lifted his top hat with one hand, straightened his hair, and continued to listen to his speech, "Then treat this attack as a natural disaster. The revenge of the innocent souls of the dead innocent slaves who were trafficked.”

He tilted his head slightly and listened to the conversations of the people around him.

"My husband and children were killed by members of the Nationalist Association." The first voice that sounded was a frightened female voice, "Absolutely not, I absolutely will not admit that this is our fault, then my husband and children's Don’t you deserve to die?!”

Followed by a panicked man's voice: "Damn it, but what does this have to do with me? Let those big shots and natives worry. As soon as things here are over, I will return to the Northern Continent immediately and never stay again." In this damn place!"

The soldiers fulfilled their duties and could not join in the discussion, but they also communicated with their teammates in a small way.

These two voices were the main melody in the crowd, but as time went by, the first voice gradually became more dominant——

Because 90% of Aldera are now aborigines and mixed-race people, the foreigners who have the money to leave have already left. In terms of numbers, their voices are gradually being overshadowed by the locals.

That's what JaVale wants.

In prosperous Aldera, his words would certainly not have such an impact.

"Listen to me, my countrymen."

"I want to know, if the worst happens...if the cunning cultists don't retreat as promised, even such humiliating regulations cannot fill their ambitions, if the enemy appears here, appears in the streets, appears in city ​​center……"

He looked around at the people gathered around him, and the emotions of the people and his voice became depressed and heavy:

"Then what should we do?"

A voice immediately rang out: "Fight them!"

People looked at each other, looking for the source of the sound, and someone quickly answered from the other direction:

"There will be no peace talks! Our family and friends cannot die in vain! Fight them! Use a table knife, a cane, and a broom!"

"Fight whatever you have in hand!"

"Pray to the gods! God will punish these disgusting cultists!"

The people who had a premonition that something was wrong had quietly left. The people who were still listening to the general's speech shouted the honorable name of the gods and never negotiate. Sounds came from the front, back and above, and the voices of hundreds of people converged into a huge sound.

"Yes! No peace!" Facing the people in front of him and the angry eyes, Javier shouted:

"Never make peace!"

"We should drive our enemies out of Aldera! We have the power to protect our home!"

"Drive the Restoration Association away and then negotiate for peace! Let them admit that the fiasco was their own fault!!"

One call and hundreds of responses, the crowd was excited. The decadent Javier finally swept away all the negative emotions in his body at this moment, and unprecedented courage and joy drove him to move forward and fight.

In the frantic atmosphere, the devil clapped along.

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After calming the agitated people, Javier asked the soldiers to evacuate the people.

He looked high-spirited and energetic, completely gone from the embarrassed and anxious look he had more than an hour ago.

He searched back and forth among the crowd and found the brown-haired man wearing glasses. He happily went up to him and opened his arms to give him a hug. But then he remembered Runen's implicit etiquette, and drew a circle with his arms in the air, which finally turned into a handshake.

"Thank you very much, sir." Javier's eyes were bright and he held Edward's hand firmly. "If you hadn't talked and talked to me, I still wouldn't know what to do now."

"I'm glad to be able to help you, General."

Edward smiled and shook his hand back, then let go: "It seems you already have an idea."

Javier nodded: "I know what I should do now."

There is no need to waste time arguing with General Negan, and there is no need to insist on convincing the Governor.

He is the general of Aldera. He grew up here, joined the army and was stationed for more than ten years. No one knows and loves this city better than him. He is fully capable of uniting people, creating public opinion, and forcing the governor to open his eyes and no longer ignore the wishes of the people and the general!

"Well, I wish you success."

"I will." Javier turned to leave, then turned around and turned back. "Tell me your name. If you want to return to the Northern Continent, I can make it easier for you."

"My pleasure," said Edward, "but please save that for after your victory."

Javier glanced at Him in surprise and nodded seriously, taking this as some kind of agreement and encouragement.

He strode away, finally looking a bit impatient like Storm Path.

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Javier rushed to the Governor's Palace in a hurry.

He called his adjutant and asked eagerly: "Where is the Governor?"

The adjutant who was relaxing in the corridor was startled by the sudden appearance of the general. He was surprised that the general had completely recovered his energy after going out. At the same time, the adjutant answered with great professional ability:

"General, it is now nine thirty-five. Your Excellency the Governor has gone to the military port to pick up General Leavitt."

I've been out for so long? Javier was startled: "Then when will he come back?"

"The Governor's second agenda today is to take General Leavitt to inspect the Aldera garrison at half past ten." The adjutant said quickly, "Then he should be back before ten o'clock."

"Okay, then I'll wait."

Just wait, Javier returned to his room, sat for a while and then stood up, standing by the bed and observing the corridor outside the Governor's Palace.

Waiting until nine fifty, he finally saw a carriage with the Governor's logo appearing at the end of the aisle. Javier quickly jumped out of the window and ran directly to the door of the Governor's Palace to wait.

Not long after, the carriage arrived at the big iron gate, and several people got out of the car slowly. In addition to the familiar new governor and General Negan, there was also a man with black hair and blue eyes who looked very old-fashioned and serious.

This must be Emilius Levitt.

He looks somewhere between young and middle-aged, a little younger than JaVale.

Emilius Levitt noticed the man standing at the door of the Governor's Palace from a distance, and asked expressionlessly:

"Who is that?"

The young General Negan sneered disdainfully: "Native General."

Aemilius said: "I remember his nationality is Loen."

"That doesn't change the fact that he has low-level indigenous blood." General Negan said with contempt, "Run's etiquette education can only restrict his appearance and behavior, but cannot change the stupidity and impulsiveness in his blood."

"Please don't say that, Mr. Negan."

At this time, the new governor spoke to restore Javier's image: "General Reina just cares about the people."

Negan didn't take the governor who came from a baron family seriously, but he didn't refute for the sake of face and just sneered.

The situation was more urgent now, so the three big men's footsteps were a little faster, and they arrived at the door of the Governor's Palace in a few minutes.

After they entered the mansion, Javier quickly took the initiative to greet them.

Under the hint of the new Governor's eyes, he first greeted General Negan and received a reluctant look. Javier had fully understood General Negan's character and temperament, and was not angry at all, and then greeted the new governor.

Finally, he looked at the strange guest and hesitantly stretched out his hand:

"Long respected name, General Emilius Levitt."

Amyrius did not have as deep-rooted discrimination as Duke Negan, but he also did not have much kindness to the Southern Continent. He politely extended his hand and shook hands with Javier: "First meeting, General Rena."

The Governor breathed a sigh of relief and spoke proactively to liven up the atmosphere.

The four of them walked and chatted, and soon came to a fork in the road. The governor arranged for the servants in the palace to take Amyrius down to rest.

Seeing the outsider leaving, Javier immediately said:

"My Lord Governor, I went to the city for an inspection this morning. People generally have opinions on this peace negotiation."

"Maybe we need to re-..."

Before he finished speaking, General Negan spoke in disgust: "What do you want to say? You don't want to say that you want us to postpone the negotiation and explain it to the citizens in the city, right?"

Javier was choked, and his anger suddenly surged: "Isn't this what it should be?"

General Negan snorted: "Most of the people are stupid. They don't even know a few words, and their ideas are so simple that they will be affected by just saying a few words. The "Food Bill", the Employee Bill and Environmental Protection are beneficial to the economy. When the law is being advanced, there are also people who oppose it, and even the machines have stupid unemployed workers to smash them. Instead of wasting time on them, it is better to get the things done directly and let time slowly explain to them."

The governor spoke: "You two..."

General Negan pretended that the governor did not exist and said bluntly: "Your Excellency Rena, do you want to disobey the order? The negotiation is a request issued by the Loen Council. Zhongsunia Company has already registered it, and the request will be within this month. Done, do you want to delay? Procrastination will not benefit Aldra at all. I have to guess the motive of your unreasonable behavior. Are you collaborating with the enemy? "

"How is that possible!" With such a label of collaboration and treason, Javier's hair stood on end and he became furious on the spot. "Please take back your nonsense, General Negan! I am loyal to Roen and Aldera. You would never do such a thing!”

"Then why did you stop it?" General Negan sneered and turned his head, "What do you think, Mr. Governor?"

The Governor glanced at the furious Javier with embarrassment, then at the disapproving Negan, and finally smoothed things over and said:

"Both of you are right."

"I think this matter deserves observation. So, I will send someone to investigate the wishes of the people."

"General Negan is right. This is an order from the kingdom. It is not based on our will. It is our task to complete the negotiation. It just so happens that Sir Amyrius has arrived. If you two still have something to discuss, It can be done in his presence.”

He cleverly pushed the contradiction onto the newly arrived General Amyrius.

Discuss the wishes of the people of the Southern Continent with a Loen man? What a joke! Javier's expression changed, and as expected, the Governor seemed to be appeasing the two, but in fact once again stood on Negan's side.

The victorious General Negan walked away from him with a sarcastic smile on his face. The Governor also said a few words of relief and then left, leaving Javier alone standing in the empty corridor of the Governor's Mansion, like an out-of-place decoration. The servants seemed to be whispering.

"Damn..."

Damn it!

Javier's eyes suddenly turned red, and anger grew wildly in his heart.

General Negan's dismissive words and contemptuous expression remained in front of his eyes, and he thought of the people who were equally angry as him, of his subordinates who died tragically, of those corpses he was familiar with, and of having to kill the controlled people with his own hands. The soldier's pain... Blood oozed from the fingers of his clenched fists, and his expression became more ferocious.

He knew what he had to do.

TBC

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The double update is over.

He is warm and the number of subscriptions has dropped sharply to half of the original number. It is really impossible to live this life.

Some readers noticed in the last chapter, yes, it is a tribute to "Darkest Hour"!