As a city that has gone through thousands of years of changes, a place where many races live together. Following the renovation and reconstruction of its previous owners, the streets of Vance are messy and disorderly. The originally square-shaped city district has changed beyond recognition after countless expansions.
The Goblins came and they built their Alchemy Laboratory, Engineering Laboratory and a large scale race track across the city. The Beastmen came and naturally, they built an arena to witness blood and glory. When the Elves came, they built a huge theater and man-made forest. When the Mages came, they built a towering Mage Tower that reaches the clouds.
Both sides of the streets are filled with buildings of various styles and ages. The solemn Dwarven Baroque-style architecture, the mysterious and sorrowful Dark Elf Gothic architecture, the Goblin style that is a mixture of metal and smoke can be found here. In fact, due to the residence of Druil and the Dark Shaman, the modern and relaxed Surface Elf pastoral style can also be found here.
Perhaps, Sulfur Mountain City, which also has many races living together, has the potential and vitality to become such a famous historical city. However, in front of this ancient city, it is still too young and impetuous.
The trend of the new era and the sedimentation of history intertwine with one another. The ethnic clothing and specialty stalls on the streets can be seen as scenery. The charm of the gathering of many races and cultures in this ancient city is displayed to its fullest. From a certain perspective, it shows the ancientness and changes of the City of Platinum.
Now, along with the changes of the times, the original orderly and organized design of the city has long disappeared. Time and history have divided the various districts into countless' valleys' with irregular patterns. Following the Underground Alliance choosing this city as their headquarters, more and more races and underground cities chose to occupy a corner of this city. Facing a city that changes every day, even the old Vance citizens who have lived here for their entire lives can't figure out how many races there are and the unique buildings of their races. It is also impossible for them to sort out where the various alleys lead to.
However, there is one place that all Vatans will never forget — the Platinum Chapel.
Of course, this also has to do with the massive area it occupies and the 7 Mage Towers that reach the clouds. If one were to see it in any corner of Vance City, they would naturally not forget about it.
That was the residence of the Platinum King, who left his name in history due to his extravagance. At that time, the Underground Autarch who ruled over this city and the surrounding hundreds of underground cities was high-spirited. He spent a huge sum of money to build this city within a city that occupied an area of six kilometers. In order to match its name, he used mithril and platinum to create a layer of shiny coating on the outer walls. Under the light, the shining fortress was like a castle in the clouds that was the home of angels. Inside, the streets were sparkling with jewels, satin beauties attending to them, and there were wine pools and meat forests every day …
Alright, let's not talk about how that fellow extorted taxes and how he was overthrown by the seething anger of the people. Now that the hero of the world has turned into ashes, the Platinum Chapel that he left behind became the symbol of Vance City.
Even though the luxurious metallic coating on the walls has long been scraped off and the walls are filled with ivy and other magical plants, the massive and luxurious palace district is still the most beautiful castle in Vance City, or even the entire underground world.
The current underground world is no longer the Platinum King who was the sole ruler and the 4 Autarchs who restricted one another. Vance City has always been in a state where no one dares to lay their hands on this fortress. But today, this place has been activated once again. It is the main venue of the Alliance Conference and the scale of it has even surpassed its heyday.
Fireworks never stop in the sky. Griffins and manticores shuttle back and forth to welcome the guests. The majestic dragons are only the guards and guards of the gathering. The carriages are pulled by super beasts and the ingredients on the lunch table are all precious top-notch beasts. Even among the underground city lords participating in the conference, there are many experts. It is true that 'Legend-rank is nothing compared to dogs, Saint-rank is everywhere'. Perhaps this place isn't as luxurious and wealthy as the human kingdoms, but the underground world where the strong are respected uses its own way to decorate this biennial conference.
We arrived rather early but there is already a sea of people here. The conference hall is split into 3 layers, inner, middle and outer. The outer layer is also the outer city district of the Platinum Chapel. Normal citizens are not allowed to enter this place and the guards of the city lords are also on guard here. There are also various kinds of large-scale activities and performances. The banquet will last for at least a week. The middle layer is where the minor city lords and famous heroes are. Their banquet will also last for 3 days. On the contrary, the duration of the conference in the inner layer is the shortest. Just 2 days is enough for all the big shots to quarrel.
More than 10 Roland Robots walk together at the same pace, creating light earthquakes and forcing the carriages in front to give way. On the way, there is a huge Steel-back SemiDragon that refuses to give way because of its big butt. Roland No.2 lifts it up and tosses it far away like a metal ball … Of course, I won't waste my money for nothing. Although they can only stop at the outer city hall, the purpose of displaying our might has been achieved perfectly.
It is rare for an underground city lord to have a good temper. Along the way, there are many small conflicts and the security personnel also tacitly maintain their silence. On the way here, we saw quite a few duels and among them, there is no lack of Legend-rank experts.
Actually, for the sake of demonstrating and security, this is also the reason why most of the city lords bring along their strongest guards. The Underground Autarchs are no exception. Those 7-8 Red Dragon guards at the entrance, isn't it Molly who is displaying her might?
By the way, Little Red was supposed to come as well. However, because she is unwilling to leave her bed (those treasures below …), helpless, I could only make an agreement that I will only send the signal when she is needed to appear …
However, when Molly sees us, she heaves a sigh of relief. She also knows her daughter's personality. If she were to be hung up and beaten in public during the conference, it would really be embarrassing … Could it be that the group of Red Dragons at the entrance are there to block Little Red? Somehow, I seem to have seen the truth.
"Hey, old fellow, I'm here. How have you been these few days?"
Starting a war during the conference is absolutely forbidden. Those who go against it will immediately become the public enemy of the Alliance. However, this doesn't stop me from mocking them. Or rather, in this kind of situation where everyone can only move their mouths, it is more convenient for me to shoot my mouth off. Now, hearing me mention my experiences these few days, the pretty face of the Dragon Empress immediately contorts in anger.
Of course, I know that they haven't been doing well these few days. They were attacked by thieves, underground city lords and even Undead Lords. Even if they have a strong background, how can they guard against everyone when everyone is their enemy? Their days of being scorned by everyone is really unbearable.
"Hehe, 6 Xiluo Senators have already appeared. Fortunately, the top 3 aren't here … If they were here, I probably wouldn't be able to see you all. Lamost's Ant Venom isn't that good, it should be excruciating. "
Just by looking at her appearance, the Dragon Empress is a red-haired beauty. However, at this moment, she is wearing black gloves that extend all the way to her shoulders and a fur coat covers her entire upper body. This is completely different from her usual dressing style. It is obvious that there are injuries on her hands and body. Just yesterday, I heard that she fought with Lamost. The most likely reason for that is the fatal Plague Ant Venom. I purposely touched the sore spot.
As expected, Molly is so angry that the magic tattoo on her face contorts. However, after which, she clenches her teeth and forcefully tolerates it.
Taking the cocktail from the hands of the waiter, she drinks it in one gulp and leaves immediately, leaving behind only a sentence.
"You won't be happy for long."
I hurriedly reply.
"Right, your daughter said that she wants to beat you up. Remember to bring bodyguards. Those bunch at the entrance aren't even enough for her to beat up. "
I purposely raise my voice. The surrounding city lords are shocked that there is actually someone who dares to provoke the Dragon Empress like that. What makes them even more incredulous is that after the Dragon Empress clenches her teeth, she doesn't fly into a rage, as though she is silently acknowledging the reality.
"Uncle Bones, if you talk about her like that, won't she obstruct us when we enter the Alliance later?"
"If I don't mock her, she won't obstruct us? Since we are already destined to offend her, then we might as well offend her to the end. Furthermore, in the underground world, only the strong will be respected. We did offend the Dragon Empress, but at the same time, we also gained the goodwill of her enemies. Look, how happy that fat baldy is smiling. "
The fat baldy that I am talking about is currently chatting animatedly with Kajah. Seeing that I am here, he even takes the initiative to beckon me over. Exclamations fill my ears. Not mentioning the fact that I snatched the Dragon Empress' voice, just the invitation from the Underground Autarch Eduar alone is enough for us, a bunch of 'newbies', to be on the headlines.
Ainsterna.Eduar, his body is round and doesn't have many strands of hair. From afar, he looks like a moving boiled egg, but none of them dare to express it.
Facing the invitation, I took a step back and allowed Anne to carry out her duties.
Recently, with the chaos, Anne had quite a few chances to make a move. Furthermore, with everyone taking the initiative to feed her moves, her improvement in strength is obvious. Especially after hearing the experience of her godfather's breakthrough, she seems to have grasped something. It wouldn't be strange for her to breakthrough at any moment.
However, compared to Anne, who is advancing triumphantly, Eliza, who is behind me, is strangely silent. Different from Anne who is destined to become the City Lord of Sulfur Mountain City, Eliza doesn't know what she wants anymore. If she is confused about her future path, how can she become a Legend?
These few days, she has been frustrated and silent.
"Don't think so much, the current you is already very good." Even if the consolation of an outsider isn't of much use in choosing a path, I still can't help but spout nonsense.
My consolation makes Eliza jolt. Just as she is about to say something, 'dang dang dang', the bell rings. The sky is filled with colorful flags and the commotion outside is deafening. The Alliance Conference has officially begun.
"Let's go in." Looking at the underground city lords who are starting to enter the inner city, I quicken my footsteps. I really can't bring myself to let Anne go to the conference in the inner city alone.
… …
"I suggest that we form an allied army to completely wipe out the spy sent by the tailless monkey on the ground." The Lion King's furious roar echoes in the hall. That pair of furious eyes stares straight at me. It is obvious who the spy is.
"Even the City Lord is a human hero on the ground. Which side do they belong to? What right does Sulfur Mountain City have to join the Alliance? Do they intend to sneak in and become a spy? I suggest to chase them out! Whoever dares to reject my suggestion is the enemy of the Dragon's Den. " The Dragon Empress' threat is direct and effective. Offending the Dragon's Den is equivalent to offending all of the Dragons under the Dragon's Den. That is not a small problem.
As expected, the moment the conference starts, before we can even be introduced into the Alliance, the Lion King and Dragon Empress start firing. But looking at this situation, I smile happily.
"Then let's make it the first proposal. Fellow City Lords, please vote." What surprised the Lion King and the rest is that not only did Kajah and Eduar not stop them, they even treated it as a proposal and requested for a vote.
Following which, an even more shocking scene happens. This proposal that would have been effective with more than half of the people in the hall, only a few hundred people raise their hands in agreement.
"Alright, the first proposal doesn't pass."
At this point, if one still doesn't know that something is wrong with the situation, one would really be a fool. The Dragon Empress and the Lion King look at one another, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
Due to the distance between the underground cities, many of the participants have deep grudges against each other. The Underground Alliance is originally an extremely loose organization and even the Underground Autarchs don't dare to say that they have absolute authority over their supporters. Now, even the underground city lords who are on good terms with them gave up, what is going on!
They expected that Sulfur Mountain City would try their best to rope in the other underground city lords. But these underground city lords are all arrogant and they are far apart from each other, making it extremely difficult to bribe them.
Furthermore, they have become the target of scorn these few days, so they don't have the leisure to set up a trap for Sulfur Mountain City. From a certain perspective, the effect of throwing the Scepter has achieved.
Eduar nods his head and continues to speak.
"Then, the second proposal will be proposed by Kajah and I. We will accept Sulfur Mountain City as a member of the Alliance and give them the same status as me, Kajah, Shou and Lord Dragon Empress. Yes, we might have another Vice Alliance Leader. "
The moment this proposal comes out, the entire hall is thrown into chaos. The position of an Underground Autarch isn't something that can be decided by the Alliance but if this proposal is passed by the Alliance Conference where all of the powerful underground city lords are present, then what difference would there be between Sulfur Mountain City and the other Underground Autarchs. As for the Alliance Vice Alliance Leader, that is just the official name of the Autarch.
"This proposal is more important. According to the rules, there must be at least 80% of the members who don't object to it. This is a secret ballot, so please feel free to vote. "
No one would think that this inconceivable proposal will pass, except for me …
… The 'this proposal definitely won't pass' that I told Kajah and Eduar. Then, we will take a step back and propose the next proposal. That way, it will pass easily. Do us a favor, we need a shocking entrance. As the price, we will pay … "
"Yes votes 110, …" Hearing this number, the Lion King and Dragon Empress smile. The gaze they look at me is filled with disdain, as though they are saying 'Country bumpkin, you still want to reach the sky in a single step, just watch.'
"… Objection votes 206 …" "Impossible!!" It is natural for the number of yes votes to be low, but the number of objection votes is surprisingly low, making the Lion King jump up in an instant.
The Lion King's gaze looks as though he wants to devour someone, making the vote counter tremble.
"Neutral … Neutral votes and abstention votes total 3267, total number of participants 3583. Proposal passed! AHHHHH! "
The announcer screams as he throws the result to the side, then scrambles down.
The Lion King snatches the tabulation results and looks at it multiple times. The black and white words are placed in front of him. In the end, he can only put on a sour face and tear it apart to vent his anger.
"How did you do it?" Kajah sticks close to me, her breath smelling like orchids by my ear. But I just smile mysteriously, not replying.
Actually, to put it bluntly, it isn't worth a single coin. While others thought that I was fooling around, I actually did quite a few proper things.
For example, as an old fox lawyer who knows how to exploit loopholes in the law and a legislator who knows how to patch up loopholes, I studied the rules and regulations of the Underground Alliance …
"Important decisions can be passed as long as more than 80% of them don't object." This is to prevent the Alliance, which has many internal differences, from being unable to come to an agreement. When the Underground Autarchs are unable to come to an agreement, this resolution will allow the majority of the underground city lords' decisions to be effective.
But they neglected that sometimes, not objecting doesn't mean that they agree …
It is indeed difficult to get the underground city lords to vote in favor, but it isn't impossible for them to not object.
"A portion of the law information is indeed lacking, but if you don't object during the voting for us to join the Alliance, we will pass it to you after the meeting. Yes, it is enough as long as you don't object, we just don't want to lose so badly … "This is a threat …
"Hah, this is a gift from Sulfur Mountain City. Your clothes were damaged in the calamity, right? These leaves, rattan clothes are all made by our Liberation Heaven Group's Druil. They are all natural materials, ensuring that they are natural and in accordance with the teachings. Hehe, you don't have to pay, it is free. However, if you can help us during the voting for the Alliance, it will be enough. You should know that we are new here, so we aren't familiar with this place. We will be depending on you, big brother. "This is a favor …
"Don't you think that the current situation isn't right? Right now, the 4 Underground Vice Alliance Masters are divided equally, and sooner or later, they will fight to the death. Don't you think that we need an existence like a lubricant? He needs to be strong, but he can't be too strong, and it would be best if he doesn't have any ambitions … "This is reasoning …
The Lion King and Dragon Empress are restricted by the Scepter, giving me the opportunity to ask for votes from multiple angles. While the underground city lords are holding onto the mentality of '80% to pass, anyway, even if I forfeit, he won't be able to pass', our success is already decided.
"Congratulations, new Vice Alliance Master."
Eduar's congratulations are filled with malicious sarcasm. Ignoring the High Priest of the Dark Elves who is leaning on me, the killing intent of the 2 Underground Autarchs is already boiling … The happier the Dark Elves smile, the more vicious their attacks. No one would be willing to see their authority weakened by others. At this moment, no matter how well I said before, I have already offended all of them.
The gazes of most of the city lords aren't that friendly anymore. After all, I have lied to them all, even though what I said is the truth.
"But, this is what I want." I smile in satisfaction. However, being stared at by over a thousand Legend experts, the 2 beside me feel uncomfortable.
Most of the malicious gazes are directed towards Anne, who is sitting in the middle. After all, she is the future city lord of Sulfur Mountain City.
"I don't have time to wait for Anne to slowly mature. The greater the pressure, the faster she grows. From now on, everyone in this city is our enemy. Endure it! This is the test I am giving you. "
"Roland! Come and help, we are in big trouble!! The camp is being attacked by an Undead Lord!! "
Suddenly, Little Red's voice sounds from the back of my head. She actually activated an emergency communication and the Undead Lord that made her call for help is at least at the level of Xiluo Senator.
"You won't be happy for long." Molly's sarcasm flashes across my mind. Then, I come to a realization.
"Using the auction rights or the chance to observe to get the Undead Senators to come to an agreement and get them to work for me? During the Alliance Conference, internal fighting is prohibited but the Undead Lords aren't restricted. As expected, the Underground Autarchs are not to be underestimated. "
I stand up, intending to leave to provide support but the Dragon Queen blocks the door.
"Where do you intend to go? The conference isn't over yet. Lord Vice Guild Leader, leaving the conference without permission is against the entire Alliance … Aiyo, lad, what are you doing! "
On the side, a Dwarf lad is using his short legs to kick the Dragon Queen with all his might. What is weird is that his short legs aren't fast enough for the Dragon Queen to be unable to dodge them! Every time, she is kicked up to her knees.
"Baddie, you actually dare to bully Ah Pa. Ah Dang will beat you up."
Somehow, I feel that this voice is very familiar but I can't bring myself to laugh at the moment. At the same time, an ominous feeling surges in my heart, as though I am about to meet with misfortune.
"Based on my many years of misfortune, I can guarantee that this feeling means that trouble is coming."
The Dwarf lad raises his head. His face is full of pimples and his snot flows all the way to his chin. His eyes stare fixedly at me before smiling foolishly at me.
"Ah Pa."
"… Ah Dang!!" For a moment, if it wasn't for this familiar name, I wouldn't be able to associate the gigantic Abomination Stitched Monster that I personally created with the little Dwarf in front of me …
At this moment, a cold voice rings in my ears.
"… You even have an illegitimate child and he is a Dwarf. Master, your taste really leaves me speechless. Can I ask what you did to the mother of this child? Could it be that you abandoned her after using her? Master, you are too dirty. "
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