Maple Moon Free Territory, capital of Zeloran.
The parliament building in the Freedom Square was brightly lit and filled to the brim.
In the square outside the building, a huge crystal screen projected the scene of the venue. There was a sea of people in the square.
All the citizens turned their gazes to the solemn platform in the parliament building.
Today was a special day.
Maple Moon Free Territory, known as the light of life, welcomed the 80th anniversary of its independence.
At the same time, it was also the day of the official election of Maple Moon Free Territory's governor.
In the venue, representatives from all walks of life gathered together, dressed in dignified attire.
Their gazes were focused on the elegant and beautiful figure on the rostrum with respectful expressions.
Sophia Von Weers.
She was the founder of Maple Moon Free Territory, the great leader of freedom, and the Saintess of Life of the human world.
At the same time, she was the most admired person of all the young men and women in Maple Moon Free Territory.
Today, she was wearing a white dress, which made her look even more beautiful and noble.
She held a magic microphone in one hand and a golden scroll in the other. With a smile on her face, her elegant and pleasant voice resounded in the air above the venue.
"Next … I announce —"
"According to the final voting results, Mr. Blake Schwartz, a city governor from Ors City, has been elected the 21st Maple Moon Free Territory's chief governor with 77.5% of the votes!
"Let us congratulate Mr. Blake Schwartz with a warm round of applause!"
As soon as she finished speaking, deafening applause resounded in the hall, in the square, and in the sky above Maple Moon Free Territory.
The representatives stood up one after another and congratulated Blake Schwartz, who was sitting at the front of the stage.
Blake Schwartz was a middle-aged gentleman who looked to be about fifty years old. His hair was slightly white.
He looked excited, and there was a hint of absent-mindedness in his eyes.
Sophia turned her gaze to him.
She revealed a teasing smile and said.
"Looks like … our new governor isn't ready yet."
"Hahahaha …"
There was a burst of laughter below the stage.
Sophia stretched out her hand and gestured slightly. The parliament hall instantly quieted down.
She picked up the microphone again and said with a smile.
"Mr. Blake Schwartz has 30 years of experience in governing. He has served as the governor of Creekwood City, Limestone Harbor, Ors City, and many other regions. His achievements are remarkable."
"Under his management, Creekwood Town officially became a city, Limestone Harbor's population tripled, and Ors City developed into the brightest new city in the entire territory …"
"I believe that under his leadership, our Maple Moon Free Territory will create even more glorious achievements!"
After he finished speaking, another round of applause rang out in the hall.
Sophia looked at Blake Schwartz again and gave him an encouraging smile.
"Mr. Blake Schwartz, please come to the podium."
All eyes were on Blake Schwartz.
At this moment, the middle-aged gentleman had already regained his composure. However, the slightly moist corners of his eyes indicated that his heart might not be as calm as it seemed.
He took a deep breath, stood up from his seat, and solemnly tidied his clothes. Then, he walked toward the high platform nervously.
Halfway through, he almost tripped and fell, causing another round of laughter.
"Slow down … Don't get too excited …"
Sophia said with a smile.
Blake was greatly embarrassed and scratched his head in embarrassment.
After he stood properly, a uniformed guard came in front of Sophia and presented a tray with both hands.
On the tray, a badge with a golden scepter symbol was lying quietly on a red base.
That was the symbol of the chief governor of Maple Moon Free Territory.
Sophia gently picked up the badge and stood on her tiptoes to put it on for Blake.
As she put it on, she could not help but sigh.
"I still remember the first time I saw you. You were still a child crying in the corner of the orphanage, introverted and timid.
"I didn't expect that after 40 years, the youth of the past would finally grow into a leader who can lead the entire Maple Moon Free Territory forward.
"This is all thanks to you! Lady Sophia! If not for your inspection, if not for your order to let everyone in the orphanage receive free education, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today! "
Blake became agitated again and spoke respectfully.
"No, this is your own effort. I only provided an environment and opportunity."
Sophia shook her head and smiled.
After saying that, she extended her hand and handed the microphone to Blake.
"I'll leave the rest to you. I think … you must have a lot to say to everyone."
"Thank you … Thank you …"
Blake spoke respectfully and excitedly.
"Do your best, my junior. The future of Maple Moon Free Territory is in your hands."
Sofia patted him on the shoulder.
After handing over the microphone and badge, she slowly walked down the rostrum.
On the rostrum, Blake took a deep breath, calmed down, and began his speech.
"Today, I'm very honored to be elected as the 21st chief governor of Maple Moon Free Territory …"
Sophia glanced at the rostrum again and smiled before quietly leaving the venue.
…
Outside the venue, the temperature was cooler than inside.
Today's weather was very clear. The sky was high and the clouds were light. The azure sky seemed to have been washed, deep and enchanting.
In the square outside the building, an endless crowd of people had gathered. They were cheering and holding up signs with Blake's name, looking excited.
Seeing this scene, Sophia muttered to herself for a moment before changing her direction and walking toward a remote street.
It was very easy for a Gold Professional to deliberately avoid the sight of mortals.
Sophia crossed the street without alarming anyone.
Decades had passed, and Maple Moon Free Territory had developed more and more prosperous. The capital, Zeloran, had also undergone earth-shaking changes.
The buildings grew taller and taller with each passing year, magic became more and more popular, and the streets of the city became cleaner and cleaner with each passing year.
Looking at the rapidly changing territory, Sophia's gaze was full of emotion.
Eighty years had passed in the blink of an eye. It seemed like the day of the revolution was only yesterday.
"Aren't you going to continue participating in the rest of the celebration?"
An old voice came from behind her.
Sophia did not seem surprised, or rather … She had already sensed the other party's appearance.
She gently turned her head and looked behind her with a smile.
"Fayne, aren't you the same?"
Behind her was an old priest with a head full of silver hair.
If the Life Priests of Maple Moon Free Territory were here, they would definitely salute him respectfully because he was none other than the chief priest of the Life Church in Maple Moon parish.
Hearing Sophia's words, the old priest sighed softly.
"I'm old. I'll get tired after a long meeting, so I wanted to come out for a walk."
"Tell me the truth."
Sophia said with a faint smile.
Looking at her penetrating gaze, the old priest had a helpless expression.
"Alright, I saw you come out, so I followed you to take a look."
"Me? My mission has been completed. Naturally, I don't need to continue staying there. The stage should be handed over to the newcomers. "
Sophia raised an eyebrow.
"Are you really not going to consider continuing your term …"
The old priest had a helpless expression.
"I have to give the young people a chance."
Sophia shook her head.
The old priest was silent for a moment before saying,
"But you have to know that no one has a higher reputation than you. If you participate in the election, you'll definitely be re-elected. And … you know that everyone welcomes your re-election."
"But I've been re-elected for too long …"
Sophia shook her head again.
She looked at the sky, her gaze drifting to an unknown place. After a long time, she slowly retracted her gaze and sighed.
"When I first became a consul, my plan was to only work for eight years. When everything was on the right track, I would retire …
"In the end, eight years later, another eight years later, and another eight years after that …
"Now, it's been eighty years …"
As she spoke, Sophia smiled bitterly.
"It's been too long. It's been too long. Even the liberators who fought with me have passed away one after another …"
"Now, it's just you and me."
Hearing Sophia's words, the old man's expression also had a hint of emotion.
"Yes … It's been eighty years."
"I still remember when the cultists wreaked havoc in the territory. I was still a militia that was forcefully conscripted by the fallen nobles. I didn't know where the future lay.
"At that time, I probably would never have imagined that I would become the manager of a parish …"
"If it wasn't for the power of faith that allowed me to become a high-level Transcendent, I'm afraid that I would have turned into dirt decades ago, just like my comrades."
As he spoke, his gaze landed on Sophia, and he sighed.
"But … it's been eighty years, but you don't seem to have changed much … You're still so young, so beautiful, and so noble …"
"Of course, I'm a half-elf. Although my lifespan can't compare to a true elf, it's still more than ten times that of an ordinary human."
Sophia sighed.
"I'm getting old … Recently, I keep feeling that I can't see as clearly as before. I'm probably seeing things wrongly."
The old man smiled.
Hearing his words, Sophia raised her head and looked at him with a complicated gaze.
Her gaze swept across the old man's wrinkled face, and she nodded.
"Yes, you're old. Now, you look like an old willow bark."
The old priest paused for a moment and said helplessly,
"Lady Sophia, you're still so sarcastic …"
"Hahahaha …"
Sophia laughed out loud.
A moment later, the two of them quieted down. Sophia looked at the people coming and going on the streets in the distance and gradually fell into a daze.
After a long time, the old priest couldn't help but speak again.
"Are you … planning to leave Maple Moon Free Territory?"
Sophia fell silent.
"Where are you going? You're the lighthouse in people's hearts. If you're gone, I'm afraid many people will be sad. "
The old priest continued to ask.
Sophia shook her head.
"But even I … can't guard the territory for the rest of my life.
"My mission has been completed. The rest should be handed over to the newcomers. Letting go … will allow them to grow better.
"As for me …"
Sophia paused for a moment and shook her head.
"I don't know yet. Maybe … I'll travel the world."
After saying that, she didn't continue.
However, her gaze was quietly looking at the streets in the distance.
However, although she was looking at the streets, her distant gaze seemed to be looking even further away.
"Are you … waiting for someone?"
The old priest suddenly asked.
"Why do you say that?"
"I've more or less heard some rumors … Why haven't you gotten married …?"
"They're just rumors. They can't be considered true."
"But I know that you've been maintaining correspondence with the Elven Forest. Every month, you'll receive and send letters. On your birthday, you'll even quietly smile at the gift from the Amway Chamber of Commerce."
"You're spying on me?"
"No … Lady Sophia, this is no longer a secret among the higher-ups. The only one who doesn't realize that everyone already knows is you."
Sophia was speechless.
"However, if I remember correctly, you haven't received any new letters for a long time. The person you're waiting for … will he really come?"
The old priest asked.
Hearing his words, Sophia's gaze became a little confused.
"I … I don't know.
However, I want to wait a little longer … "
Looking at her somewhat blurred vision, the old priestess sighed.
"I understand …"
After saying that, he looked at the sky and said, "It's late.
"It's getting late. I should return to the venue."
You look a little tired. Don't stay outside for too long. "
After saying that, the old priest left.
Sophia was left alone on the street, looking at the distant scenery in a daze.
The conference ended soon after.
The sun gradually set in the west, and the crowd gathered in the square also gradually dispersed …
Soon, dusk … arrived.
Sophia stood alone at the end of the street. Her shadow was very long in the dim light of the street.
At this moment, she didn't look like a retired consul. She looked more like a lonely young girl.
She stood there for a long time …
However, she didn't see the figure she wanted to see.
Gradually, the last ray of sunlight disappeared from the horizon.
Sophia's expression also faded into the darkness.
She sighed deeply and turned to leave.
However, just as she took a step forward, a somewhat cynical voice came from behind her.
"Hey! This beautiful lady! I heard that you just quit your job. It just so happens that I have an excellent job here that needs someone to do. I wonder if you're interested? "
Sophia trembled slightly when she heard that familiar voice.
She stopped and didn't turn around. Instead, she asked with a trembling voice,
She asked in a trembling voice, "What job?"
"Cough cough, I opened a small Chamber of Commerce and now I'm lacking a manager. I heard that you're very good at management. I wonder if you're interested?"
That cynical voice asked.
Sophia smiled. However, there seemed to be something sparkling in front of her eyes:
"No … I don't want to. I'm tired and don't want to manage anymore."
"That's too much of a coincidence! The manager I want doesn't need to manage too many things. She only needs to manage one person. "
That voice continued.
"What does she want to manage?"
Sophia asked back.
"Manage me."
The other party said frivolously.
Sophia trembled and slowly turned around. She saw that familiar figure looking at her with a smile.
"Sorry … I'm late. I went to a very, very far place in the past few years. After knowing that you went into seclusion, I rushed over with great difficulty."
That person scratched his head and said apologetically.
Sophia pursed her lips when she heard this.
"What's my relationship with you? Why did you rush back? "
"What relationship? What relationship are you talking about? Is there anyone in this world who doesn't know about our relationship? "
"At least … I don't know."
"No way! My dear princess! What happened to our many years of friendship?! "
"You haven't contacted me for many years."
"This … I'm really sorry … I really went to a very far place, farther than all the previous planes. I can tell you in detail later. It was an even more exciting adventure …"
"Who wants to hear about your adventure?"
"Ah, this … isn't it … You, you, you … I … I …"
Looking at the other party's uneasy expression, Sophia burst into laughter.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
Saying so, her gaze instantly became gentle.
"Can you … repeat what you said earlier?"
The figure on the other side was taken aback, but quickly reacted. He made a gentlemanly bow and extended his hand to Sophia.
"My beautiful princess, my Chamber of Commerce lacks a manager. Are you interested in leaving with me?"
"Of course …"
Sophia's tears glistened, but she smiled blissfully and extended her hand.
"Mr. Demacia."
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