Can't I develop my own character?

"What's the difference?"

"In the West, the sky was covered with gun smoke, but here it's covered with clouds. The moon is in the clouds, pure white."

"Is the gun smoke due to the many wars in the West?"

"Yes, the invasions of the Western Barbarian Army have been almost constant. Why is the Iron Blood Army so powerful? It's because of the constant wars." Maganna closed her eyes comfortably. "The wind here doesn't smell of blood... I'm not used to it, but it has a unique flavor. I can't stay here for too long, or my axe will become dull."

"The Grand Duke really does love the battlefield."

"It's not that I like them, it's because I only feel my worth on the battlefield, you know? It's that satisfying feeling. The extravagant lifestyle of the nobility doesn't suit me. I don't like dealing with them, with all the roundabout ways. I prefer to solve problems in a more direct way."

"what."

"I hate betrayal the most. Creed lied to me, and I will kill him with my own hands."

"..."

"Have I ever told you about me?"

"what's up?"

"As for me, my family died in the war, and that's when I became a transcendent. I killed the invaders, and the guy who betrayed my father and caused the territory to be conquered. I don't like betrayal, I like to believe, and I hope those I trust will also believe in me."

Maganna turned her head, her face radiant in the moonlight, her white hair fluttering, and the smile on her face was surprisingly innocent.

No, what the hell? This feeling of a heart cramp.

Hey, hey, hey, something's wrong! Are you testing the veterans with this?

"I definitely believe in the Grand Duke!"

"Haha~ Of course I believe you. At first glance, I felt that you definitely aren't the type to betray others for personal gain."

Ryan thought to himself, Grand Duke, you really misjudged me. My heart is as cold as a piece of ice now.

"So I came here this time, just to do this on purpose." Maganna's eyes were full of confidence. "Lion, I'm going to take you back to the West! I want everyone to know that you are my man. You don't need to be an insider anymore. The South has been taken, and the rest is up to me! From now on, you will give me advice in the West. With me here, no one can threaten you!"

"gone back?"

Ryan was stunned. "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Speak earlier? Is it too late now? The engagement party doesn't start until tomorrow."

"Oh no, I mean... well it's great, I'm so looking forward to it."

"Hehe~" Maganna moved her butt closer and took out a map with great interest. "Lian, let me tell you, I have already planned the attack route. I don't want to join forces with Kasradi. Your help is enough for me. We will attack from the Bada Plain first... to here... and then to here... You see, the defense line here is weak, and all the troops have been transferred away by the old emperor..."

Next, Maganna spent half an hour explaining her grand plan to Ryan. At the same time, Ryan carefully analyzed it and the final result was that they successfully captured the imperial capital, killed the old emperor and seized the throne.

"Ohhhhh!! We win! Ryan, we win!"

"Uh... not yet. We were just discussing it on paper."

"I think we're going to win!"

Looking at Maganna's expectant expression, Ryan suddenly felt guilty. No matter how he thought about it, it was all Dog Game Company's fault!

Although I really want to go back to the Western Territory with the Grand Duke and lie down, the plan has been implemented. And to be honest, the opponents are all fools after all the deductions just now, so of course they can win. If they really fight, it will definitely not be that easy, and it will take at least a year or two to end.

The key is to wait until the old emperor continues to go crazy, making life miserable for the people and the royal family completely loses its prestige. That will be the best time to attack.

Although the situation in the empire is bad now, the majority of people still support the old emperor. Under such circumstances, it is impossible to capture the imperial capital.

"...Okay, it's time to go back." Magna stood up. "See you tomorrow, Ryan, and welcome your highlight moment."

The nobles from the Western Territory and the Southern Territory have all come, as well as those who have not come. At this moment, Silver Front City has attracted the attention of the entire empire. Isn't that the most glorious moment... The Grand Duke is very satisfied with his arrangements.

"Grand Duke, wait."

Ryan took out a piece of paper and folded a thousand paper cranes. "This is for you."

"what is this?"

"Hmm...a thousand paper cranes, they're not precious, just looking at them."

"Oh? That's quite interesting. Thank you for your kindness." Maganna put away the paper cranes and patted Ryan on the shoulder with an encouraging look on her face. "Keep going, Ryan!"

The Grand Duke passed away in a very elegant manner.

Ryan looked up at the sky and thought, the night is so beautiful tonight.

......

The next day.

The citizens of Silver Front City rushed towards the castle.

"I heard that the new mayor has given his inaugural speech?"

"What appointment? Isn't this all pre-determined? Whether it's announced or not, it's all his. What's the point?"

"That's different. I heard that Lord Ryan was still a commoner. He was appointed city lord because of his outstanding performance."

"Is this true? Can a commoner become a city lord?"

"I heard that Her Royal Highness the Princess values ​​him highly."

"Grand Duchess Maganna's fiancé!"

"???"

"That's weird, I need to go check it out."

The common people don’t really care about what activities the nobles are doing, because they can’t get a piece of the cake anyway.

However, because the situation this time seemed a little special, more or less the citizens in the city ran to see it.

It was almost noon, and the big stage outside the castle was crowded with people, all looking with curious eyes for the person who was supposed to make a brilliant appearance.

"What a fool Ryan is! He is about to go back to the West with me, the Grand Duke, but he still wants to be the city director here." Maganna stood on the side of the castle, crossed her chest, and said with some complaints.

Mayor, aren't you trying to save face for the princess?

Iverson lowered his head and said, "Actually, this is a good thing. Everyone thinks that Brother Ryan is working for the princess. When we go back together to the West, we will surprise them."

Maganna's eyes lit up, and she nodded in approval: "Hmm~ As expected, you are the one I favor. I see. I completely understand Ryan's plan!"

"But," she glanced at Iverson, "how many times have I told you not to stand so high up when you're talking? Do you really want me to look up at you?"

Iverson's face was full of grievance, thinking to himself, I'm just standing on the ground, I'm standing on the same level as you, Grand Duke.

The other people around him pretended to move back casually, trying their best not to block the sun above the Grand Duke's head. Who doesn't know that the Grand Duke has a glorious head and a majestic figure?

"Duke Magna."

At this time, Casradi also came out of the castle.

Then, one after another, nobles continued to arrive at the big stage. They had nothing to do anyway, and when they heard that there was a show here, they came to take a look.

Maganna searched the crowd for a while, and finally saw 'Vine'. She was quite curious about the latter before she came, after all, Ryan had said that he liked her. But it turned out that she was not so good... Apart from being a little prettier, a little taller, and having a better figure, there was nothing special about her.

She didn't see Ryan say a word to 'Vine' yesterday. It seems that these female nobles like one today and another tomorrow. Lord Ryan, you have indeed been deceived by women!

As for 'Charlie', Maganna has not seen her yet. She should be able to return to Silver Edge City soon. When the time comes, she will have to take a good look at what kind of woman is worthy of her Lord Ryan.

At this moment, two figures walked out of the castle. They were Ryan and Ina.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to them.

Ryan walked out of the castle and stepped onto the big stage. He looked around.

The nobles stood on both sides, while Maganna and Casradi each led their people to stand at the back of the stage. The front was mainly populated by civilians, as well as a large number of soldiers responsible for maintaining order.

"I have a dream!"

Ryan spoke, starting with zero frame.

"I dream that one day, there will be no more wars in Augustus, poverty, disease, and plague will be gone, and every citizen of the empire will have enough food to eat and warm clothes to wear."

"I dream that one day, the wind will blow through Silver Edge City, stirring up the wheat waves in the fields of Alta, and I will hear the laughter of children in the wind, not the cries of war."

"I dream that one day, the nobles will be able to radiate their nobility and elegance from within, letting their souls soar high. They will be noble, great, outstanding, and glorious, and use their talents to enrich their territories and gain the respect of their people."

"I dream of a day when the people of my territory are no longer violent, religion is no longer rampant, and death and blood are no longer a daily threat."

"I dream of the day when...I can stop dreaming."

"Everyone, I, Ryan Basker, officially take office as the mayor of Silver Front City today."

"I stand here. Whether you are unfamiliar or familiar, whether you don't understand, whether you approve or not, it doesn't matter. From today on, Yinfeng City will usher in a new chapter!"

"..."

"..."

Public speaking is not Ryan's forte, but he can indeed act. Then, with a few small ideas mixed in, there is no need to let the red color spread all over the earth. Ryan feels that if all of the above can be achieved, it will already be a very beautiful world.

There is no such thing as fairness and freedom in the world. Happiness lies in being rich and healthy. Your position is determined by your butt, and then you should do your own thing... The teachings of the old leader still linger in Ryan's heart. I miss the old leader, Amen.

"Hurry up, Iverson, write down everything Ryan said!" Behind the big stage, Maganna quickly said to the big guy behind her.

Iverson scratched his head. He was not good at this kind of thing, so he asked the person behind him to write it down.

Then a group of Western nobles took out paper and pens, and those without quickly ordered others to get them. Those with good memory were still memorizing, while those with poor memory were about to cry. What should they do? What if the Grand Duke tested them later? They would die without knowing how!

"This kid has really unique ideas."

Beside Casradi, Hainuo said with interest, "If what he said were true, the August Empire would be completely different. I really don't understand how he can have so many ideas at such a young age."

"Because I have experienced it deeply, I have some insights. Ryan was born into a commoner family." Casladi suddenly thought of a conversation he had with the saint a long time ago, and he still remembered what the latter said.

Why do birds fly?

Perhaps my father thought so before, but unfortunately he has now completely deviated from his original intention.

The people who were most touched by Ryan's speech were not the nobles, but the people of Silver Edge City who were standing on the big stage and listening.

Although they once doubted the authenticity of these words, Ryan's civilian status did give them a little more trust. Moreover, the great purge that took place in the city some time ago, in which so many nobles were liquidated, the order in Silver Front City was indeed changing.

"...So, my people, let us look forward to it together!" At the end of his speech, Ryan opened his arms and smiled, as if embracing the sky. "Let us look forward to a better tomorrow. It will definitely come!"

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!"

"Lord Ryan!"

"Lord Ryan!"

At Ina's signal, some people began to shout the name of the great Grandpa Ryan, and then others followed suit.

"See? What does it mean to be a good manager?" Maganna said to the useless subordinates behind her. "Don't just think about fighting and killing all the time. Learn more from Ryan. Win the hearts of the people and you will win the world!"

"Grand Duke, aren't you the one who enjoys killing the most?"

"Iverson, who told you to put your left foot in front? Go back and get twenty military sticks!"

Maganna was very excited and looking forward to it. She had no intention of arguing with these insignificant guys. She was already imagining Ryan going to the West with her to rule the world together!

Casradi was also very excited because she felt that Ryan was different from others. With such talents, why worry about the prosperity of the empire?

Just then, there was a commotion in the distance.

The people crowded behind the big stage were forcibly separated, and a cold and murderous aura rushed towards them, instantly cooling the originally enthusiastic atmosphere.

Maganna wrinkled her nose, she smelled the scent of blood from the battlefield.

Da da da da da da!

"Get out of the way! The Holy Blood Legion is doing business!"

The crowd in front of the big stage parted.

To everyone's astonishment, 'Xali', wearing dark red armor and holding a large sword, walked towards the stage step by step.

"It's the Holy Blood Legion!"

"It seems they just returned from the southern border."

"I heard that the Cainte army was completely routed."

"They killed tens of thousands of people!"

There was a burst of discussion among the crowd.

"Viscount Charlie!"

Casradi was stunned for a moment before she remembered that this was indeed the time for the Holy Blood Legion to return... But what was she going to do?

Since you're back, why don't you change your clothes and come over?