Otto, the King of the Maple Kingdom, finally died.
This ambitious and ruthless figure who had dominated the Maple Leaf Territory for decades was tied up in the square of Zeloran, and after Sophia personally announced that he would be handed over to the people for trial, he soon faced the revenge of the angry people.
Never underestimate the anger of the people.
No matter whether the feelings shown by a group were good or bad, the prominent characteristics were extremely simple and exaggerated.
The stronger the feelings, the more obvious this tendency was.
Years of oppression, coupled with a series of brutal practices that almost disregarded the safety of the people after they converted to the evil god, had already caused the resentment of the entire Maple Leaf Territory toward Otto to reach a climax.
When Otto was strong, the people dared to be angry but did not dare to say anything. The existence of the extraordinary power even made the weak people not dare to resist.
However, when Otto lost his power, when Sophia and the elves defeated the Maple Kingdom as the saviors of the world, the people could finally vent their anger. It was like a volcano that had been holding back for a long time, and now it was about to erupt violently.
Otto von Cappadocia, the vampire hidden among the nobles of the human world, the king of the Maple Kingdom, and the legendary master who was only one step away from becoming a god, was finally beaten to death by the ordinary people who he had always looked down on and ignited the anger of the people.
It was said that because there were too many people involved, when the elves went to collect his body, his body had already been beaten to a pulp.
The pulp was mixed with some filth that was discarded by the people or originally belonged to Otto, giving off a suffocating smell.
That scene, that smell, even made the elven warriors who went to deal with the body vomit on the spot, and it took them a long time to recover.
Vampires were not the same as other species.
Their souls were very unique, and their life form was between the undead and the living. For them, unless they became the chosen ones of a god, once their body died, their soul would also be destroyed.
Therefore, the moment Otto died, he completely became the history of the world of Segers.
Otto died, the main army of the Maple Kingdom was destroyed, and the evil god behind him finally fell in the hands of the Goddess of Life.
This decadent regime that had been independent for less than half a year had completely lost its resistance to the elven army.
The remaining areas of the entire Maple Leaf Territory almost fell under the attack of the elves.
There were even many towns that rebelled directly, raising the red flag of the elves and announcing that they would join the holy war against the cultists. They were loyal to the Saintess of the Maple Leaf Territory, Sophia, and were willing to support her as the new Earl of the border.
Hmm … The title of Saintess was given by the people spontaneously.
After all, everyone had seen the girl's love and care for her subjects along the way, and she also represented the faith of the Goddess of Life.
Coupled with her outstanding appearance due to her elven bloodline, it was hard for the other citizens not to have a good impression of the half-elf girl other than the surviving nobles who prioritized their human bloodline.
Just like after seeing the statue of the Goddess of Life, the conversion rate of the people in the territory unknowingly became faster.
After all, humans … loved beautiful things.
The Holy War had an overwhelming advantage in terms of military strength. At the same time, the Holy War stood on the high ground of morality and righteousness … it could be said that the outcome of this Holy War was already set in stone.
Under the iron hooves of the elven army heading south, almost all the cities and towns surrendered and surrendered to the Holy War, which disappointed the players who were looking forward to a great battle.
It was only a little troublesome when they besieged Maple Leaf City. Maple Leaf City was the largest city in the Maple Leaf Territory, and it was also the city that the Cappadocia Family had operated for the longest time. There were still some die-hard loyalists of the vampire family.
However, in the face of an army of a hundred thousand players, as well as an astonishing fifty to sixty thousand militias and mercenaries who spontaneously joined the army during the attack, this city, which was second only to Augus City, fell in less than half a day.
Half a day was considered a long time, and it was completely supported by some high-grade professionals who were loyal to the Cappadocia Family.
For forces without the protection of the gods, it was impossible to establish a foothold in the rich areas of the World of Segers.
This was the rule of the supernatural world, and also the sorrow of the weak in the supernatural world.
Maple Leaf City fell, and the road to the Elven Forest from the Maple Leaf Territory was completely opened up.
At this point, the Cappadocia Family's rule over the Maple Leaf Territory had completely come to an end.
The chaos in the Maple Leaf Territory that had raged for half a year had come to an end.
However, what surprised everyone in the territory was that the savior of the Maple Leaf Territory, the preacher of life, the Saintess Sophia actually gave up the title of Count of the Border.
No, it was not just the title.
She also announced that all the noble titles in the Maple Leaf Territory would be abolished, and the Maple Leaf Territory and the southern area of the Western Territory would be merged. It would be renamed the Maple Moon Free Territory, a new word that was spelled with "Maple Leaf" and "Moon."
There would be no nobles or slaves in the Maple Moon Free Territory, only free people who were equal. The feudal system would be abolished, and democratic centralism would be implemented.
At the same time, Sophia also announced the establishment of the Maple Moon Free Territory Council, which would lead the future development of the entire Maple Moon Free Territory. According to the distribution of towns and cities in the entire territory, a total of 137 council members would be set up.
Every believer of life in the territory, every person who had good expectations and pursuits for the future, as well as ability and wisdom, could apply to join after meeting certain conditions. After getting two-thirds of the council's votes, they would officially become a member of the council.
The council would elect a governor of the Free Territory to rule the entire Maple Moon Free Territory and accept the supervision of the Church of Life.
Each governor would be in office for 10 years, and after 10 years, they would need to be re-elected.
And everyone who could become a governor had to meet the following conditions:
1. They had to be a devout believer of life, support the faith of the Goddess, and firmly believe in the Goddess, and insist on walking the path of equal development and common progress in the Maple Moon Free Territory.
2. In addition to being the first governor of the Free Territory, they had to have rich experience in governing the local towns and cities, and had worked deeply at the grassroots level.
3. During the governor election process, they had to defeat other competitors and get a majority of the council's votes.
This time, Sophia commissioned the elves to directly print a small booklet and spread it from the sky to all the major towns and cities. It was called the Maple Moon Reform by people.
And this unprecedented reform naturally caused an uproar in the territory.
This was also normal. People had been accustomed to the rule of the nobles for thousands of years. At this moment, Sophia's action couldn't be said to be the first, but it was enough to be recorded in history.
Of course, after the rebellion in the Maple Moon Free Territory, the biggest resistance to the reform, the Maple Moon Free Territory's nobles, had already suffered heavy losses. Or it could be said that the nobles in many cities had simply disappeared. Therefore, although it caused a huge sensation, the whole reform was carried out quite smoothly.
And among them, the support of the elven army, the propaganda of the Church of Life, and the recognition of the vast majority of the people played an irreplaceable role.
After the reform was carried out, Sophia and the priests of the Church of Life quickly elected the first council members in each city according to their performance in the Holy War.
And Sophia herself was elected as the first governor of the Maple Moon Free Territory's council, the de facto lord.
After becoming the governor, the half-elf girl announced three things.
The first thing was to announce an alliance with the Elven Woods, officially making the Church of Life the official church of the Free Territory, and moving the capital to Zeloran.
The second thing was to calculate the losses of this turmoil to the entire territory, suppress and annihilate the bandit groups that were currently entrenched everywhere because of the war, and restore all kinds of production and trade as soon as possible.
The third thing was to open schools in various cities with the help of the elves to improve the wisdom of the people. At the same time, they would impart extraordinary power to civilians with extraordinary potential, learn from the elves, and develop all kinds of magic tools that ordinary people could use, and promote the popularization of extraordinary power.
"I thought you would choose to become a hereditary lord. I didn't expect you to really give up the title … Have you thought it through?"
At the riverside wharf of Zeloran, Demacia looked at Sophia, who had changed into the governor's uniform of the Free Territory, and said with some surprise.
The governor's uniform was white, inlaid with golden lines, and there was a shoulder strap with golden tassels on the shoulder. It was majestic but not lacking in grandeur, and there was a pin in the shape of the Scepter of Life on the chest.
In addition, there was a white hat on the head, and in the center was a badge composed of maple leaves and the moon. That was the badge of the Maple Moon Free Territory.
This set of clothes was said to be designed by a certain elven chosen one.
"I said long ago that the Maple Moon Free Territory needs to make a thorough reform."
Sophia said with a firm gaze.
She looked at the sparkling water surface of the Vimur River with a calm gaze.
"Then you are going to be the enemy of the entire human world. According to the game I played … Cough, according to my experience, your actions will definitely attract the hostility of the Empire, and maybe even a crusade."
Demacia said.
"So what? When I decided to become a believer in life and spread the Goddess's faith, I was already prepared for this, not to mention … Aren't we also allies? Sir Demacia, will you just watch as the Maple Moon Free Territory is threatened? "
Sophia looked at the red-haired warrior and said with a slightly playful tone.
"Not cute at all!"
Demacia muttered.
"You too."
The girl said bluntly.
"Me? Of course, I can't use such a petty word to describe you. If I need to describe you, I think it should be wise and powerful! "
"Your Excellency Demacia, your face is still as shocking as ever. The damaged sections of Zeloran's city wall have yet to be completely repaired. I think perhaps using your face as a building material, it might be able to be repaired faster."
The two were still used to bickering, but when they were bickering, it seemed to be less aggressive and more teasing.
The dock was bustling with people coming and going. From time to time, ships would dock, and a large number of people with luggage would board the dock.
Those were the returning citizens. They fled during the war. Now that the war was over, many people still chose to return to their hometowns.
Looking at the obviously relaxed expressions on the citizens' faces, the girl seemed to have thought of something and suddenly looked a little disappointed.
"What's wrong?"
Demacia asked curiously.
"I thought of those who died in the war. This turmoil … I'm afraid the population of the entire territory has dropped by at least one-third. Almost every family has been affected, and some of their relatives have lost their lives. In the area near Augus City, there are almost no signs of life in many towns … "
"War … is too cruel."
The girl sighed softly.
"Indeed, but sometimes, change is accompanied by blood. After the darkness, there will always be dawn."
"However, politics is never bright. Since you've chosen to become a consul, I think your future path will be more difficult and lonely."
Demacia said solemnly.
"I've long decided that I will dedicate my life to the Maple Moon Territory and the cause of the Goddess. I will lead the people to equality and prosperity, and spread the light of the Goddess to every corner …"
The girl said firmly.
"However, half-elves have a very long lifespan, right? I think … you won't be a consul for the rest of your life, right? Have you thought about what you'll do after you become famous? "
Demacia asked curiously.
"Success and recognition, huh …"
Sophia murmured and smiled bitterly.
"That's too far away. I still have a long way to go."
But after saying that, her expression became a little longing.
"However, if I'm done with all this in my lifetime, I hope to find a beautiful town or an unfamiliar city to live in seclusion for the rest of my life. It would be best if it's by a lake or a river.
"Gray Harbor is not bad. Back then, I could wake up naturally every day, go to the church for a morning meeting, and then feed the pigeons in the square. In the morning, I could go to the forest to pick some delicious berries. In the afternoon, I could sit in the courtyard and bask in the sun. At night, I could even participate in a lively bonfire party.
"Those days in the Elven Forest were perhaps the happiest days I've ever had. Although they were short, they were very real."
The girl's eyes were filled with longing.
"Wake up, we've already picked all the fruits in the forest near Gray Harbor."
Just as Sophia was letting her imagination run wild, Demacia's untimely voice suddenly sounded.
Sophia was speechless.
She glared angrily at a certain someone.
Seeing the girl's angry expression, Demacia realized that he had said something wrong. He hurriedly smiled awkwardly and tried to salvage the situation.
"However, there's a teleportation portal in the city that can send you to faraway places. Hmm … You probably haven't heard of Kainoran, right? It's a beautiful place. There are colorful flowers everywhere, and there are so many fruits that you can't even name them. They're crispy and sweet.
"There's also Milovia. That's a city by the sea. You haven't seen the sea, right? The beach there is boundless. The soft sand is especially fine, and the seawater is as blue as a mirror. The scenery is especially beautiful …
"I think that if there's a day when you're tired and choose to return to the Elven Forest, you definitely won't be disappointed."
Listening to Demacia's description, the girl's eyes gradually revealed some yearning.
She was slightly absent-minded for a moment before quickly returning to reality.
"Let's work hard to change reality first. Everything in Maple Moon Hill has just begun. My knowledge and experience are still too little.
"Believe in yourself. The most important quality of a leader who can achieve great things isn't being knowledgeable, but having a strong and enduring willpower. This is an extremely rare and powerful quality. It's enough to conquer everything.
"And in my opinion, Miss Sophia, you have this talent."
Demacia said seriously.
Sophia looked at him in surprise. She didn't expect this unconventional Elven Chosen One to say such words.
The bright sunlight shone on Demacia's body, making him look much more radiant than before.
It had to be said that if one were to take a closer look, he was indeed handsome. Coupled with his majestic armor and his neatly combed red hair, even the commoner girls passing by could not help but blush as they looked at him.
Even Sophia had to admit that purebred Elves were indeed born with good looks.
However, just as she was looking at Demacia's dazzling side profile in a daze, the latter's solemn expression suddenly changed, and he returned to his grinning and annoying self.
"How was it? Wasn't I very cool just now? Did you fall in love with me? "
Sophia, "…"
"Your Excellency Demacia."
"Yes?"
"Why do you have a mouth?"
Demacia, "…"
A melodious whistle came from the merchant ship parked at the dock. It was the Amway Merchant Guild's ship.
The entrusted mission was completed, and the players were returning one after another. He chose to go by sea.
Demacia looked at the players who greeted him on the ship and sighed.
"Miss Sophia, it's time for me to leave. If there's a chance in the future, you're welcome to visit the Elven Forest."
"If Your Excellency Demacia isn't there, I'll consider going."
Demacia, "…"
"She's not cute at all."
He muttered to himself and jumped onto the merchant ship with a single step.
The sail was slowly lowered, and the merchant ship gradually left the shore.
Under the warm sunlight, the sailboat with full sails left the dock and sailed into the distance.
Sophia looked at the sailboat disappearing into the horizon and slowly retracted her gaze.
"Thank you."
"Goodbye …"
She said in a low voice, then her expression turned solemn. She valiantly turned around and said under the respectful gazes of the accompanying officials, "Let's go.
Let's go back to the Lord's Mansion. "
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