In late March, the cold wind from the north wind belt of Ice and Snow Wilderness passed through Oro Strait and Saint Herner Island which was the nearest island to Ice and Snow Wilderness. When it arrived at Arkray Island, it had become milder. People couldn't feel the cold wind anymore.
Arkray Island was the most prosperous island across Ewentra Archipelago. Covering over 4,000 square miles, this island was the hub connecting the northern archipelago and the southern archipelago and the ruling center of the entire Ewentra Archipelago. The autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago was established here.
In Ewentra Archipelago, those islands which were larger than Arkray Island were not as prosperous as Arkray Island; neither were those which were more prosperous than Arkray Island; neither were they as profound as Arkray Island. Most of the time-honored major clans across Ewentra Archipelago originated from Arkray Island. Due to the former reason, Gantiadu Island and Sinaira Island didn't become the ruling center of Ewentra Archipelago; due to the latter reason, Saint Herner Island couldn't match Arkray Island.
The chilly wind from Ice and Snow Wilderness had already turned mild and carried the smell of spring. However, another chilly current from the Western Continent caused the entire Arkray Island to be in another coldness as if winter was coming.
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After knowing that the expeditionary fleet of Sacred Light Empire on the Western Continent had started to set off, the atmosphere across Ewentra Archipelago Archipelago grew increasingly intense. As the expeditionary fleet of Sacred Light Empire drew closer, the entire Arkray Island became more turbulent, especially in the autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago.
On March 26, the autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago had long been quarreling in the conference hall of the autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago in order to vote the Mobilizing Bill for the Duel proposed by some members of parliament.
As the members of parliament had divergent views on the bill, Ms. Olina, the president of the autonomous parliament, had the two parties in favor of the bill hold an open debate in the parliament.
The so-called public debate would only make the quarrel more orderly, but it would not stop the quarrel.
According to the speed of the expeditionary fleet of Sacred Light Empire, it's less than 20,000 nautical miles away from Ewentra Archipelago Sea Area. I think you know how long it would take for an expeditionary fleet to pass this part of the sea area. Therefore, it's very likely that the expeditionary fleet of Sacred Light Empire has already arrived at Ewentra Archipelago Sea Area by this time next month. Attention, gentlemen, a powerful fleet will arrive at Ewentra Archipelago Sea Area next month at most in the middle of May. As a member of Sacred Iceland Kingdom, of course, we have the obligation to resist the invaders; however, the problem is, what's the meaning of our resistance? What was the point? Will the final result be any different if we send more of our own people as cannon fodder? "
At this moment, a well-dressed man at his 50s was speaking on the rostrum of the autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago Archipelago Autonomous Parliament while spitting saliva in all directions. This man was Levins Hill, the clan head of Levins Clan in Bali Island and a member of the autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago Autonomous Parliament.
Perhaps because he rarely had a chance to speak here, Levins Hill looked a bit thrilled. In the quarrel just now, this 50-odd man's hair looked a bit messy. If not Ms. Olina had the staff of the autonomous parliament break in and separate the two parties, these well-dressed members of parliament might have long started a boxing performance in the conference hall out of excitement.
Levins Hill was in the frontline to oppose the Mobilization Bill of the Decisive Battle, which was out of everyone's expectation; however, it was reasonable. Because almost all the people across Ewentra Archipelago knew the relationship between Levins Clan and Rainard Clan in Bali Island. Levins Hill was just a dog, a decent dog. The one behind this dog was Connar, the head of Rainard Clan.
Connar didn't say anything in the conference hall today; however, everybody knew that Levins Hill might have finished what Connar wanted to say.
Of course, Levins Clan's attitude was Rainard's attitude.
Levins Hill spat saliva in all directions on the rostrum. However, many members of parliament below the rostrum didn't look at him; instead, they were stealthily glancing at Connar who was sitting one floor below the rostrum.
Just like in the past, the deputy speaker of the parliament, Connor was still wearing an elegant gray suit today. Connor's head of gray hair was still meticulously combed. Under the fluorescent chandelier above his head, it was suffused with a layer of exquisite waxy luster. Even a fly would slip if it were to step on it.
Connor calmly looked at Levins Hill who was speaking. His face was expressionless. Under the same lighting, this man's hooked nose and well-defined chin appeared even more prominent. His sunken eye sockets were like two pitch-black pits under his brow bone. His gaze in the deep pits carried an unfathomable depth.
Ms. Olina was sitting on the rostrum on a higher floor behind Connor. Ms. Olina was also wearing a black silk longuette with delicate and elegant make-up. Perhaps because she had delivered a baby and breastfed, Ms. Olina looked more mature and brilliant. Each time when the parliament convened, Ms. Olina's charm would make many members of parliament who peep at her in the public feel fascinated by her.
Ms. Olina who was once famous in Ewentra Archipelago had already become the speaker of the autonomous parliament of Ewentra Archipelago. The former Navyblue Castle Business Group was more prosperous now. An extremely charming mature woman, a widow, plus her power and wealth, would arouse men's desire to conquer her. However, everybody could only suppress this desire; because they all knew whose exclusive property this woman was.
Like Connar, Ms. Olina who was sitting on the highest seat still looked calm. However, she looked a bit fatigued. Everybody knew that this woman had tried her best to deal with the coming expeditionary fleet of Sacred Light Empire these days.
Many male members of parliament would be fascinated by Ms. Olina's look. Only a few meticulous people would find that Ms. Olina rarely wore such a pure black longuette. There was a silver-white diamond brooch on the chest of this brilliant black longuette.
"… the expeditionary corps of Sacred Light Empire has dispatched 2 throne pastors and 5 chief pastors. All of them come from the eastern parish of Sacred Light Empire. How could our Sacred Iceland Kingdom resist such a great power? It's useless even if all of us rush over there …" Levins Hill said loudly as he emphasized the worst news that they had long known. Although they didn't like it, they couldn't refute it.
"If we do as you say, then shouldn't we just let ourselves be captured and surrender obediently?" Bell Filis, who was standing on the other side of the podium, asked angrily, "Do we have to give up resistance just because the enemy is strong? If it's the demons who attack us one day, do we also have to give up resistance? If so, where do we put His Majesty? This is treason!"
After old Bell resigned as a member of parliament due to health reasons last year, old Bell's grandson had replaced old Bell as a member of Ewentra Archipelago Autonomous Parliament.
The relationship between Bell Clan from Saint Herner Island and Ms. Olina who also came from Saint Herner Island was also known to the public.
This Bill of Mobilization for the Duel could almost be regarded as a duel between the speaker and the deputy speaker.
Bell was young after all. His angry questioning gave Levins Hill a loophole. A smile appeared on Levins Hill's face.
Unless demons invade, the command of Ewentra Mixed Fleet still belongs to Ewentra Autonomous Parliament. Because of this, I object to the Bill of Mobilization for the Decisive Battle. This bill not only deprives Ewentra Autonomous Parliament of the command of the fleet, but also drains the power of the entire Ewentra Archipelago into a hopeless war. It violates the agreement between His Majesty and us. If we pass this bill, it will be the most stupid betrayal. By passing this bill, we will not only betray Ewentra Archipelago, but also His Majesty. By stopping the Bill of Mobilization for the Decisive Battle, I'm saving Ewentra Archipelago and maintaining the prestige of His Majesty … "
Levins Hill stood on the stage with a glib tongue. His words not only beautified himself, but also splashed a basin of dirty water on Bell, who was sitting opposite him.
The entire conference hall was in an uproar at once. Both parties accused each other of treason, which was already very harsh. Given the result of the debate, Levins Hill seemed to be in an advantageous position.
Levins Hill was pretty self-satisfied.
"You b * stard and coward!" Bell Filis was so furious that he directly jumped over his rostrum and punched towards Levins Hill's face. Levins Hill dodged it; however, Bell Filis punched onto Levins Hill's shoulder. The two people then started to wrestle on the rostrum and fell to the ground at the same time. A lot of members of parliament hurriedly rushed forward to stop them. As a result, the entire conference hall became chaotic once again …
In the chaos, the speaker on the highest position on the rostrum knocked heavily three times on the rostrum. Bell Filis and Levins Hill were both pulled away.
Levins Hill looked embarrassed with messy hair and a bruise on his face. Two buttons on little Bell Filis's clothes had been unbuttoned. Additionally, there were two footprints on his pants.
"As the members of parliament have different opinions, the Bill on Mobilization for the Duel will not be voted today. The debate will continue tomorrow. Adjourn!" Ms. Olina's voice sounded a bit helpless. She stood up and put down the speaker's hammer. After throwing a glance at the chaotic conference hall, she left the rostrum silently.
Connar, the deputy speaker, lowered his head and organized the documents calmly. When he raised his head, he slightly raised his mouth corners. (To be continued.)
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