Chapter 500 - 469: The Candidate for Deputy City Lord of Radiant City_2
"Go! Time is precious!"
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The Flying returned to Radiant City, towing its spoils of war. At this time, countless large and small Slime Monsters outside Radiant City had cleared the surrounding lake waters into a murky gray.
Of course, achieving complete clarity was impossible for the time being, given that the dense black wastewater from the lake’s shores kept pouring in nonstop. The fact that we could see a distinct gray and black pattern was already a major success.
For a moment, the observer couldn’t help but nod repeatedly: "Well done, Lord’s new troops are very effective!"
And just then, another giant "jelly" rolled out from the sewage outlet, a giant slime monster was born!
Da Fei couldn’t help but express his delight: "Look, my lord, the more severe the pollution from the Demon Race, the faster and more giant slime monsters I produce. The Demon Race is actually indirectly developing troops for us. When we have tens to millions of slime monsters filling the pond, they won’t be able to outlast us."
The observer nodded: "It’s a very good idea, and the production of Slime Monsters is also very promising. But today, Lord, you killed a big figure of the Demon Race, and the situation may change. I need to report back immediately on this situation. I will come back tomorrow to see the progress."
Da Fei quickly said: "I hope you speak kindly of me."
The observer shook his head: "Lord, your reputation as a Super Hero is well-known in the Military Department, and this so-called ’exercise’ has proven it. There is no need for flattery; this is just an objective assessment."
Da Fei felt thrilled inside, thinking that bringing him on board was not in vain. Wahaha! Wait! Tomorrow? I have to meet the Dwarf Prince tomorrow, can I leave? If I’m gone when he arrives and finds me absent, won’t he give me an "objective assessment" of desertion in wartime? No, that won’t do; I’d better write a leave note!
Da Fei hurriedly said: "Observer, I need to make a trip to the Dwarf Kingdom tomorrow to seek help in defending the city."
The observer raised an eyebrow: "The Dwarf Kingdom? They are too far to put out a nearby fire, what help can they provide?"
Da Fei coughed and said: "Some strong equipment would always be good."
The observer exclaimed: "Equipment? We have those in the Elf Kingdom too!"
Can we not ask anymore? Looks like it’s time to lay it all out!
Da Fei had to cough again and say: "My strategy, actually, is to use the power of the Demon Race to build walls and then seize the opportunity to take them for our own use. This plan is very risky, and it has caused some people in the Kingdom to misunderstand me. It’s really embarrassing to ask the Kingdom for help..."
The observer’s brow twitched: "Seize the enemy’s walls?"
Da Fei’s heart raced, nodding repeatedly: "Exactly!" Fuck! Were you floored by my grand vision? As soon as I laid out my plans, Makar was on his knees; are you about to kneel too?
The observer laughed heartily: "So that’s what Lord had in mind? I understand now!"
Wahahaha! Another one bites the dust! If you kneel, won’t the Kingdom Military Department follow suit?
Da Fei chuckled: "It’s a bit risky; apologies for making you laugh, my lord."
The observer’s laughter stopped, and his expression became serious: "Lord, you may have realized that some people in the Kingdom are dissatisfied with you. Do you know the reason?"
Oh! Is the gossip coming? I love hearing what others say about me behind my back!
Da Fei eagerly said: "Please enlighten me, my lord!"
Observer chuckled: "Actually, there’s no harm in just saying this, I only mention this on board, let’s all forget about it once we disembark."
Da Fei and his group of advisors hurriedly said: "Absolutely forgotten! Absolutely forgotten. By the way, what day of the week is it today?"
With a long sigh, the Observer said: "Because Mr. Lord is just too excellent, overshadowing the rising talents of our Kingdom, making it difficult for some people to accept in terms of self-esteem and feelings—By the way, does Mr. Lord know how he became the City Lord of Radiant City?"
Da Fei suddenly realized, of course, as a human being, I’m just too superior for the prideful Elves to handle! As for the City Lord position, it was a reward for the Epic Quest, naturally! Could it be that the City Lord position was not a reward?
All Da Fei could do was say: "Please enlighten me, my lord!"
Shaking his head, the Observer pointed at Anlicia: "Of course, it was at the behest of Miss Anlicia’s grandmother, Professor Anwen, before she left! By the customs of the Kingdom, the territories of the Elf Kingdom are of course first entrusted to the Lords of the Elf Kingdom to govern. Normally, Mr. Lord would have to compete for the City Lord position with other new talents of the Kingdom, of course, I believe in your strength to win, but in special circumstances, this step was just skipped, and that’s why some people have disagreements!"
So that’s how it is! Da Fei indeed remembered what the old grandma had said last time! And at that time, I absolutely thought the City Lord position was mine! For a moment, Da Fei was filled with mixed emotions and sighed with emotion.
Anlicia also heaved a long sigh: "Can we not talk about my grandmother, it makes me sound so incompetent."
The Observer chuckled: "Actually, if Mr. Lord wants to rid himself of troubles, it’s simple, and it’s even simpler for Miss Anlicia to prove her worth—" indicating Anlicia again: "If Mr. Lord concedes the City Lord position to Miss Anlicia, the descendant of a martyr and hero, I guarantee that no one in the Kingdom would dare to utter a single doubt!"
—Ahem! Da Fei spurted out a mouthful of blood! Damn, can’t they stand to see me be the City Lord? To surrender the City Lord position to an NPC? I’m fuming! Then would I be listening to her, or would she be listening to me? Besides, she was already creating a ruckus just being a Captain, can you imagine if she became the City Lord? No way! The authority of the husband must be upheld, the position of the City Lord absolutely cannot be conceded!
Anlicia, too, was in a panic: "No way! I haven’t had enough fun yet, I don’t want to be any City Lord!"
Right, right, right, you’ve got some self-awareness, and that’s for the better!
The Observer shook his head: "At least being the Deputy City Lord is also viable."
Da Fei’s eyebrows twitched, right, the Deputy City Lord! Damn, I’ve never even thought about the Deputy City Lord spot! But I don’t even have the option to appoint a Deputy City Lord, do I? Right! This city was a joint venture with the Kingdom; the position of Deputy City Lord is often the all-purpose steward sent by the Kingdom or directly promoted from advisors. Damn! This is where it gets tricky!
So Da Fei turned to Anlicia and said with a smile, "Since even the Observer himself says so, wouldn’t you like to try being a Deputy City Lord?"
Anlicia shook her head: "No interest, I prefer to go out and have fun everywhere. Selvia, Catherine, and Deirdre are all candidates."
The Observer shook his head: "With Mr. Lord himself facing objections, the other two human ladies certainly can’t be, and as for Ms. Deirdre, it’s even less possible."
Damn it! This is the vexing part of jointly establishing a city; appointing a Deputy City Lord has to go through a "board meeting," and it’s not something the City Lord player can decide on their own.
Anlicia sighed and shook her head: "Fine then, I’ve never been a Deputy City Lord before, I’ll reluctantly accept it as long as it’s not boring and I don’t have to do anything."
Damn! It’s good that you don’t want to do anything! Just be tied down as the Deputy City Lord and be a part of my family loyally! Da Fei, overjoyed, said: "Thank you for your assistance, Miss Anlicia! And thank you for the advice, my lord!"
The Observer sighed: "It’s all for the Kingdom, for the World Tree, I’ll report this to the superiors right away! With the big war looming and our troops at a transport disadvantage, the higher-ups actually don’t want to see various discordant impediments. They also need someone of Anlicia’s stature to mediate!"
Da Fei was moved and said: "Thank you, my lord!" It seems there are still upright people who get things done in this world! That’s right, it’s just a game after all, not as vexing as reality.
The Observer shook his head with a faint smile: "Don’t thank me, initially, I personally thought about replacing Mr. City Lord, but your performance completely changed my mind, making me believe you are indeed a Super Hero! Only you have the capability to defend this critical position!"
Da Fei’s jaw dropped! Damn, it’s a cruel world!
(With so many words, I’m really worried...) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to recommend, vote on qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)