Life Dungeon Game

In the first 28 years of her life, there was none as exciting as this brief, less than half-hour experience.

Please add to your favorites, follow the story, vote with monthly tickets, and recommend!

Chapter 79 The Mayor (Please add to your favorites, read further, and vote with monthly tickets)

“The sniper who just attacked us,” Heo pointed with his cane at the sniper lying on the ground, then at the car crashed into the wall, “the people inside were just about to shoot me.”

Then he looked at Ekaterina and asked, "Wouldn't that be considered self-defense?"

"I guess so?"

Ekali was somewhat bewildered.

The events happened so fast that her mind was already a little confused.

In terms of the nature of the incident, this can be considered legitimate self-defense.

As long as He Ao's encounter with the sniper is explained as a chance meeting during his escape, it will be acceptable. Although Icarus thinks the old man most likely came specifically to hunt down the sniper, it can still be explained with a little 'explanation'.

The problem is that too many people have died in self-defense; all those who attacked them have died.

Even according to the laws of Dawn City, if it really went to court, it would most likely end in a lot of wrangling.

Of course, now is not the time to consider that. Icarus looked up at Heo.

"Grandpa, what do we do next?"

Ekali was completely bewildered. She didn't know why she was in this situation, why someone was chasing her, or why the kind and gentle old librarian had suddenly shown such a cold and decisive side.

She even began to wonder what kind of unknown past He Ao had, and started to speculate whether those old men sweeping the streets were actually hidden masters.

Ultimately, He Ao is her only support now, and in times of crisis, the most important thing to do is to listen to the advice of professionals.

He glanced at Ejali, then, leaning on his cane, walked deeper into the alley while taking out a card reader with a semi-transparent storage chip inserted into his pocket.

This card reader can convert the interface of the storage chip into a federally accepted three-point magnetic data interface, allowing the contents to be read using a wristband.

Have you seen it?

Heo placed the card reader in front of Icarus.

Ekali shook her head blankly.

“Take a look,” He Ao handed her the card reader. “After you’ve read it, share what you know with me.”

Ekali took the card reader from He Ao's hand, looking bewildered.

"Remember to disconnect from the internet."

He Ao, who was walking in front, suddenly spoke.

“Ah,” Eka nodded, placing the card reader against the bracelet’s data port as she asked softly, “So, Grandpa, shall we look at what’s inside now?”

“No,” Heo shook his head, “we’re going to Rockville Private School.”

"Huh? Why?"

"The mayor is giving a speech there."

-

Wangguan District · Rockville Private Middle School

A lean, wiry old man with a kind yet dignified face stood on the podium, his eyes shining brightly as he looked at the neatly seated students before him.

"...I know that the videos played on those smart devices may have given you a certain illusion that you can become rich without much effort, that you only need to sing, dance, participate in some kind of talk show, or play around in a variety show to reap the rewards."

"But the reality is, you have almost nothing to rely on."

You can choose any one of those paths.

“Those popular TV programs and the celebrities who are active on TV programs often give us the illusion that we can become rich and successful without any effort.”

"But success is actually a difficult thing."

"The land beneath our feet is the oldest land in Dawn City, and one of the oldest lands in the Federation. More than 800 years ago, the founders of the Federation broke through the sea and landed on this land. They built the original Dawn City here—the place we now call Crown District."

"Under the attacks of frenzied monsters, they built the first high wall of Dawn City in the terrifying wilderness, which is also the oldest high wall in the Federation."

How long did it take them?

"Twenty years!"

"Seven hundred and fifty-six years ago, when the Federation was established, almost a hundred years had passed since the construction of the high walls of Dawn City began."

“More than eight hundred years ago, the people sitting in your positions, people of about your age, forged ahead, clearing land beneath the feet of strange beasts, rebuilding civilization amidst the madness of the wilderness. They spent twenty years building Dawn and a hundred years establishing the Federation.”

"Success is never easy."

"Eight centuries ago, those who sat in your positions rekindled the spark of civilization, giving us high walls where we could live in peace."

"Five centuries ago, the people sitting in your positions restored intercity transportation, allowing us to travel freely between cities."

“Three centuries ago, the people sitting in your positions built a virtual network that spanned the wilderness and changed the way we communicate.”

"So today, I want to ask everyone, what are your contributions? What problems will you solve? Twenty years, fifty years, a century from now, how should the mayor who comes here describe everything you have done for Dawn and for the Federation?"

"Now, your families, your teachers, and I are doing everything we can to ensure that you receive the education needed to answer these questions."

“I hope each of you can do great things, so don’t let me down, don’t let your family down, and don’t let your city down.”

There was thunderous applause.

"Thank you everyone, God bless you, God bless the dawn."

-

Outside the venue, a dense crowd of onlookers stood, and most of the applause came from this crowd.

At the edge of the crowd stood an elderly man with a full head of silver hair and a slender woman with black hair. They did not applaud, but listened quietly to the mayor's speech.

"Well said."

He Ao, leaning on his cane, said calmly.

“Yes,” Ekaterie nodded silently, her gaze sweeping over the students in their expensive wool sweater uniforms, over the luxury bags hanging on their bodies, and over the expensive smart bracelets or designer watches on their wrists.

Rockville Private School is the best high school in Crown District and also the best high school in Dawn City. Of course, its tuition is also as high as nearly 100,000 federal dollars per year.

“472,” Ega raised her head and looked at the energetic old man in the center of the crowd, who was packing his things to leave. “In the Aston district, in the neighborhood I frequent, there are 472 homeless children who can’t afford to go to school.”

The Aston area has 41 blocks.

He Ao turned around, leaning on his cane, and walked step by step toward the exit. "Let's go, let's go see this mayor."

He is not...

Ejali was somewhat surprised. On the way here, she had already told Heo about the details of her commission, and she also knew that the person behind the hunt for them was this mayor's men.

"Don't you want to know the whereabouts of your little employer?" He Ao didn't turn around, but walked forward step by step. "Asking his adoptive father directly is the fastest way."

Thanks to "Light of the Washroom" for 500 points, "Totem AJK" for 1500 points, "Why Didn't I Get 1500 Points in a 10-Pull?", "Book Friend 20200205125450750" for 100 points, and "Green Robe Shouldn't Be an Old Friend" for 100 points.

Please add this to your favorites, follow it, vote for it, and recommend it. I'm recommending a friend's book.

Chapter 80 Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole (Please add to your favorites, read on, and vote with monthly tickets)

"Mr. Mayor, are you planning to implement education reforms?"

"Mayor, look here!"

As soon as Mayor Vent stepped out of the exit, he was surrounded by a group of reporters, who flanked him like stars around the moon.

Mayor Vent simply smiled and waved to the reporters, preparing to get into the city government's luxury car.

“Mayor, please wait a moment,” a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd, “I am your adopted son Allen’s lawyer.”

Immediately afterwards, an elderly man with silver hair slowly pushed through the crowd and escorted a woman with black hair to the front row.

The entire venue fell silent for a moment. Some reporters instinctively pointed their cameras at the suddenly appearing black-haired woman, sensing an explosive news story.

Ekateri is indeed very photogenic. She has a pretty face, a tall and straight figure, and speaks with her head held high and her voice full of energy. Even when facing the mastermind behind her assassination, she is not afraid at all when she needs to stand up and speak.

He Ao stood beside her, leaning on a wooden cane with one hand. His face was sharp and his expression was cold. His gray eyes, reflected beneath his full head of silver hair, were indifferent, like an ancient count standing atop a castle in a movie, overlooking life and death.

The two of them stood there, instantly becoming the center of attention, with everyone's eyes focused on them.

“Mr. Mayor,” Ekaterina said, seeing that the mayor was preparing to get into his car without responding, “are you aware of Alan’s disappearance?”

At this point in the conversation, Vent could no longer go any further inside.

Allen's identity is very special.

Allen was the son of his main opponent when he first ran for mayor.

The election opponent died in a sudden attack by a strange beast.

He was nearby at the time and rushed to the scene as quickly as possible. He and his men risked their lives to save Allen, who was only four or five years old at the time. After the monster was killed, he immediately announced that he would adopt Allen as his son.

This is what he wrote in his autobiography.

This incident became a huge political asset for him. Relying on his performance in the monster attack, he gained the support of the original supporters of Allen's father and was elected mayor of Dawn City with an absolute majority of votes, and has been re-elected ever since.

With the upcoming mayoral election, any problems Allen encounters could potentially affect his chances of winning.

He turned around, looked at Eka and Heo, and smiled.

"I'm sorry, although I'm not a very good father, I just had lunch with Allen this morning, so I don't think it's very likely that he suddenly 'disappeared'?"

Then he turned to the reporters and said, “Allen has been feeling a bit unwell these past two days and is resting. In a couple of days, there will be a charity fundraising dinner hosted by the Dawn Street Children’s Education Foundation at the Nord Hotel. I will be bringing little Allen with me, and I welcome everyone to attend. Let’s work together to make a difference in Dawn City.”

"Mayor! Mayor!"

Supporters surrounding the perimeter raised banners bearing Winter's name and cheered loudly.

Winter smiled and waved to his supporters, then continued walking step by step.

Back to the car.

Ejali realized that her words had been completely shut down, and the other party seemed to have given her no chance to speak at all. She panicked for a moment and looked up at He Ao.