The freaks who had rushed out of the crowd were all killed. The sudden turn of events caused a wave of panic among the refugees. Dozens of soldiers carrying strange weapons surrounded them. The scene was filled with cries of alarm, and the situation gradually became uncontrollable. At this moment, His Royal Highness' resonant voice suddenly resounded above the crowd.
"Silence, my people. I am your lord, Roland Wimbledon. Now, listen to me. "
Although his voice was loud, it was not a hysterical roar, but a clear and steady statement. Vader felt as if the other party was speaking right next to his ear. His words had an unquestionable power that suppressed the noise and panic of the scene.
The crowd suddenly quieted down.
"Just as you heard the news when you came, Border Town will provide you with shelter from the wind and snow, food that can fill your stomachs, and many well-paid jobs. I am here to tell you that all of this is true. "
"The houses are made of thick mud, without a single gap for the wind to leak through. There is a charcoal stove under the bed, and sleeping on it is as comfortable as lying on the grass that has been baked by the summer sun. As long as the doors and windows are closed, you will not feel the slightest bit cold in the room even if you only wear a thin layer of clothing. "
"The food is oatmeal accompanied by jerky. If you dig it up with a spoon, you can see the grains of oatmeal dripping down. When you pour it into your mouth, it will also slowly fall due to its high viscosity. Just one bowl is enough to fill your stomach."
Hearing this, Vader suddenly felt hungry. The content of His Royal Highness' speech was very novel. Unlike most nobles, who repeatedly emphasized their own power and obligations to their subjects, he did not declare that everyone under his rule must obey his will. Instead, he described his promise from the perspective that the people were most concerned about, through food and clothing. Looking at the fascinated expressions on the faces of the refugees by the pier, he knew that his words were undoubtedly more moving.
"I hope that all my subjects can live a good life without worrying about food and clothing. However, the enemies hiding in the dark do not wish to see this scene. These wild beasts that rushed out were undoubtedly sent by them. The reason is very simple. They do not wish to see me alive, nor do they wish for my subjects to live a comfortable life."
"If I am not here, will there be other lords who will provide warm housing and delicious food? You should all be very clear on this point. Just look at your previous encounters and you will understand. I'm the only one who is willing to do this. "
Vader discovered that the panic had dissipated. When those abnormally moving monsters were viewed as a common enemy, the unease and worry of the refugees gradually turned into anger. Murderers who tried to harm His Highness were also villains who wanted to destroy their beautiful lives. Such people could not be forgiven.
"In order to prevent another attack from happening again, the inspection will need to be repeated. This time, my personal guards will be in charge of the body search and verification. Do not let any enemy have the chance to destroy everything!"
Everyone obeyed His Royal Highness' order, and those who had already passed the checkpoint were brought back to the dock area by the guards. No one protested, and the order was even more orderly than before.
As expected of His Highness, Vader couldn't help but sigh with emotion. With just a few words, he was able to dispel the panic that was about to occur.
"I heard that you were the first to discover the problem." Carter Lannis walked over and said, "Come with me, His Highness wants to see you."
He followed behind the Chief Knight and came before the young prince. He knelt down on one knee and said, "I pay my respects to you."
"Tell me, how did you see that there was something wrong with him?" asked the prince.
Vader reported his findings as they were.
"Keen observation. You were just an ordinary civilian before."
"No, Your Highness. I used to serve in the Valencia patrol, "he answered honestly." I worked there for almost six years, until Valencia was attacked by a large number of pirates. "
"But your resume doesn't indicate any specialties," said the prince. "I asked Carter about it, and he said that you're still in the temporary residential area. In other words, when you registered the early residents at the City Hall, you hid your experience, and it was completely unnecessary. Why? "
Although he didn't understand what the word "resume" meant, it didn't affect his answer. Vader hesitated for a moment, then told the prince about Cacusim. "If it weren't for this prisoner, I wouldn't have been able to come to Border Town alive, so I couldn't leave him alone in the Western District."
"So I wanted to become a patrol member. In the future, when I carry out patrol tasks, I can give him extra care."
"I..." Vader's heart suddenly tightened. From the previous sentence, he could see that His Highness was very concerned about whether he had violated the rules. What he had done was obviously suspicious.
"Don't worry, you haven't done it yet. You won't be punished just because of your ideas." The prince seemed to have seen through his thoughts and smiled.
However, this sentence also made Vader feel a little disappointed. There was no doubt that His Highness didn't approve of this method. Even if he successfully became a police officer, once he handled a dispute with bias, he would only follow in the footsteps of the City Hall clerk.
"Do you have any family?" the prince suddenly asked.
"They were all killed in the raid in Valencia," Roland said.
"What about Cacusim?"
"I don't think so." Although he didn't understand why His Highness would ask this, Vader still answered honestly. "If he did, the Rats wouldn't have chosen him as a scapegoat."
"Anyone with any specialties can get the right to rent a house in a residential area, get an identity card issued by the City Hall, and enjoy all the rights of a subject. This naturally includes their families. "The prince smiled." You should be able to understand what I mean, right? "
Vader was startled and couldn't help but say in surprise, "You agree to let me take Cacusim..."
"Take the old man to the City Hall to register. They'll arrange it for you."
He suppressed his excitement and knelt down again. "Your Highness is merciful.
"Don't relax. Maintain your vigilance today." The prince nodded. "If you can't pass the subsequent tests, even if you become his family, you can only stay in the temporary residential area for the time being."
"Yes."
Vader felt much more relaxed now that he finally had something to worry about. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered the paper test. After hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, during the first test, I didn't know the answers to many questions and wrote them down randomly. Why did you still choose me? "
"Because there are no correct answers." The prince curled his lips. "Every answer differs from person to person. The key point of this test is not the answers, but the candidates' literacy and writing skills. As long as you can understand the questions and write down your own thoughts, you pass the test. "
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