Storm of Gods

Chapter 62 Trial
Li Xin and the others had already gone to the city hall. He was not with Luo Jin and Casey in the Night Patrol camp, but with the Order Academy and Luo Xue and the others. Zhao Qing was also there, and he seemed very calm. He had been very quiet lately, while Hao Ye was smugly introducing the situation at the city hall.

"President Zhao and President Luo Xue often come here. When you enter the City Hall, don't talk or act recklessly. There are rules here, and your words and actions represent Black Rose and the Order Academy," Hao Ye said. "I have been fortunate enough to visit with President Zhao a few times, so I am quite familiar with it."

Besides Li Xin, Roland, Lu Shuai, Huerta, Fei Ruolin, and Nan Kai, there was also Zhuang You, a senior from Hextech, who was well-liked by the instructors at Hextech Academy. Zhuang You was chubby, wore thick glasses, and looked like he hadn't woken up yet. He didn't want to participate in such club activities, but Hextech needed a representative, and this time it was his turn.

Roland and Zhuang You were already quite familiar with each other. The two had just been talking about Hextech, but in a way that no one could understand. Fei Ruolin and Nan Kai were dressed very formally, and this kind of place was something they longed for as they were about to graduate.

Both of them have high emotional intelligence to have been able to join the Black Rose and stay there. Most people have a misconception when they enter the Order of the Church that everyone is equal. But the reality is that this is only true within the Order of the Church. Once they graduate, the huge class differences will destroy everything. For Fei Ruolin and Nan Kai, they must seize the only opportunity in their lives.

Lu Shuai was dressed very appropriately. He had been preparing for several days, after all, this was his first time officially entering the city hall. He was also a man with dreams. "President Luo, Vice President Zhao, I've hired a photographer to take a picture of us together as a memento."

Zhao Qing frowned, shook his head slightly, and said, "You're a nobleman, yet you act like a country bumpkin. What's there to commemorate?"

"Have the people arrived?" Luo Xue didn't refuse. "This year marks my first official term, and there are also new members joining. It would be nice to have a memento."

Zhao Qing pursed his lips and swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue. He finally felt the displeasure of being called "Deputy". Why did his fathers fight for power and profit by any means necessary? It was because the higher the rank, the more powerful one could crush the other. It was the same between families. At that time, it was not a matter of personal feelings, but a matter of life and death.

Luo Xue, that girl, is quite adept at playing games, constantly putting me down.

The group lined up, with Luo Xue naturally in the middle, flanked by Vice President Zhao Qing and Nan Kai. The others stood in order. The photographer hired by Lu Shuai had arrived. The photographer would have two assistants, and the tripod was already set up. Being able to operate a camera was still a very high-end profession in Li Long, and not just anyone could do it.

Lu Shuai stood tall and proud, eagerly anticipating this moment. Everyone else had different expressions. The photographer raised his hand, and as the flash went off, the photo was taken after a puff of smoke.

Lu Shuai had a chat with the photographer to make sure he was the most handsome guy in the group. He was satisfied, because sometimes you're either in the center of the photo or you're in the center.

He wanted to record this moment. Although he could tell that Zhao Qing was somewhat dismissive, so what? This was something that had to be commemorated.

"Commander Lu, how much does it cost per session? It's quite interesting," Hurta asked. Zhao Qing naturally wouldn't care about Luo Xue, but Roland and the others were quite curious, especially Roland. He had heard that Montcareta had also introduced it, but it was very rare, and he had never seen it before.

Lu Shuai couldn't help but smile. He thought to himself, "Little Hu is really honest. The usual price for a photo is 800 lira, but if I use it, it will only cost 640 lira. This is because the camera was invented by Grand Consul Luther. Here, I must mention the intellectual property protection he promoted during his reign, which encouraged invention and allowed creators to enjoy the fruits of their wisdom. This is also a potential support for Hextech's booming development."

Although Grand Consul Luther strictly controls his relatives, it's not without its benefits. For example, his relatives receive a 20% discount on any property or intellectual property that belongs to him.

He has an 80% discount, so he's related to Luther.

This is the point.

Hurta smacked his lips and gave a thumbs up, "This is way too expensive."

"It's alright, just let me know if you need anything," Lu Shuai said with great magnanimity. It wasn't easy for him to finally put on a show.

Zhao Qing, who was sprayed with saliva, remained indifferent and ignored the topic, but Zhuang You, the senior brother from Hextech, had his eyes light up.

"Junior Brother Lu, we've finally waited for you! You must come to Hextech more often in the future, we need you so much!"

Many Hextech patents are expensive, so Lu Shuai is practically a walking 20% ​​discount.

"Of course, of course. We're all members of Black Rose, it's only right that we do things for everyone." Lu Shuai, having studied the Grand Consul's sayings, broadened his perspective with this gesture. Luo Xue, as the president, also expressed her appreciation. She had initially had some doubts about Lu Shuai, but after getting to know him, she could completely trust him. He was definitely not a spoiled brat; although he was a bit slick, he could effectively smooth things over within the group.

Lu Shuai was so moved he almost cried. Ever since joining the Order Academy, he had been constantly teased, but finally he was enjoying the attention of his comrades. He felt great. When Zhao Qing graduated, his Order Academy era would truly begin. How wonderful!

When the time came, they were the first to enter, and their seats were definitely on the outermost edge. The city hall building was very grand. Tianjing was also a bridgehead for Lilong. The current city hall was newly built and very imposing. Looking at the seats in front and the high platform at the top, Lu Shuai and the others had a bit of eagerness in their eyes.

Power is the best tonic for men.

After waiting for a while, the councilors began to enter. These councilors were all powerful figures who controlled various social strata and important industries in Tianjing. Their relationships were also intricate and complex. Amidst their lively conversation, their personalities were clearly distinct.

The Tianjing Council has five core members: Archbishop Matthew of the Church, Earl Zhao Xun of the conservative nobles, Earl Grenfell of the reformist nobles, Earl Locknnan of the new class, and Viscount Amborat, Mayor of Tianjing.

Matthew represents the power of the church. In Tianjing, it is the territory of the Moon Goddess Church. In most cases, there will only be one main religious power in a city. Zhao Xun represents the traditional noble power. The family of Earl Granfield was a reformist noble who followed the Grand Regent in the reform. They followed the trend of the times and successfully chose the right side. He was promoted from viscount to earl. The new class, Earl Locknan's family, is a new class that was promoted by the Lilong United Kingdom in the unification war due to their military achievements. This class made great contributions to the current prosperity of the Lilong Kingdom under the leadership of Grand Regent Luther. They have military achievements and technological contributions.

Viscount Amborat is the mayor, but his full title is Chief of Staff of the Tianjing City Hall, which means he is the head of all civil servants and has considerable power. He is considered one of the five major powers.

Upon their arrival, the five were greeted with enthusiastic applause from their respective factions. Zhao Xun's expression was resolute, while the Chief Bishop maintained a constant smile. Clearly, this was not the first or second instance of their power struggle, but it was undoubtedly the largest one yet.

Mondlier is an important pawn supported by Zhao Xun, who wants to elect him as mayor of Tianjing in the next election. Luo Jin, on the other hand, is the church's largest executive force and can be considered the chief bishop's right-hand man. Now the two sides are at loggerheads, and only one of them can stay.

So far, Mondlier has not revealed any flaws. As for Philmi, an unworthy bastard, he is no big deal to the nobles. The trial will end there. In the past, as long as the victim was not a fallen one, nobles only needed to pay a fine for murder, especially if it did not involve disputes between nobles.

Zhao Qing looked at his father, his eyes revealing a strong desire for power. This was a major counterattack against the chief bishop.

If you dare touch my purse, I'll chop off your hand. The power struggle is full of conflict and compromise; this is the process he witnessed, and this is art.

I glanced around at the people around me. What did they know?
It seemed like someone was missing, but Zhao Qing didn't pay much attention to it.

Li Xin slipped away and waited for Qi Badao outside the city hall. He hoped that the guy would be reliable; otherwise, he would have to settle the debt together with the last one and charge interest.

Inside the city hall, as everyone's attention focused on him, the night patrol escorted Mondlier into the hall. However, upon seeing that Mondlier was still in shackles, some councilors became agitated and began to argue.

Yes, it's noisy. Most of the time, debates between politicians are no different from arguments in a vegetable market. Occasionally, there are even physical fights. But after the fight, they can still laugh and joke around when they meet again.

quiet!

Mayor Ambolat struck the gavel, and Luo Jin nodded in acknowledgment. The two then stood on either side of each other.

"Today's topic is very important. We need to put Viscount Mondlier to trial to see if he is a fallen man. After seven days of detention and investigation, do the Night Watchers have solid evidence?"

Amborat asked directly, and all the councilors stared intently at Luo Jin, especially the Mondlier faction. These conservative nobles seemed to see their future selves in Mondlier.

(End of this chapter)