Game of the World Tree

Maple Moon Free Leader, the capital Zeroland.

In the parliament building in Liberty Square, the lights are brilliant and the seats are full.

On the square outside the building, a huge crystal screen projected the scene of the venue, and the square was crowded with people.

All the subjects turned their attention to the solemn high platform in the parliament building.

Today is a special day.

Known as the light of life, Fengyue Freelancer ushered in the 80th anniversary of independence.

At the same time, this is also the day when the official results of the election of the consuls of the Maple Moon Free Lords will be officially announced.

In the venue, representatives from all walks of life gathered together and dressed modestly.

Their eyes were focused on the graceful and beautiful figure on the rostrum, and their expressions were respectful.

Sophia von Wells.

She is the founder of the Maple Moon Free Territory, the great leader of freedom, and the saint of life in the human world.

At the same time, she is also the person most admired by all the young men and women of Maple Moon Freelance.

Today, she looks more beautiful and noble in a white dress.

I saw her holding a magic microphone in one hand and a golden scroll in the other, smiling, and her elegant and beautiful voice resounded in the sky above the venue:

"Below... I declare"

"According to the final voting results, Mr. Blake Schwartz, the mayor of Ors City, was elected as the 21st Chief Executive Officer of the Maple Moon Leader with 77.5% of the votes!"

"Let's congratulate Mr. Blake Schwartz with a big round of applause!"

As soon as the voice fell, deafening applause resounded through the hall, through the square, and above the sky in the free territory of Fengyue.

The delegates stood up one after another to congratulate Blake Schwartz, who was sitting at the front of the stage.

Blake Schwartz was a middle-aged gentleman of about fifty with white hair.

He was excited, and there was a trace of trance in his eyes.

Sophia turned her attention to him.

She showed a mocking smile and said:

"It seems... our new consul doesn't seem ready."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

There was a burst of laughter from the audience.

Sophia stretched out her hand and pressed it down slightly, and the parliament hall instantly became quiet.

She continued to pick up the microphone and said with a smile:

"Mr. Blake Schwartz has 30 years of experience in governance, and has served as the consul in many regions such as Creekwood City, Limestone Harbor, and Als City, and has achieved remarkable political achievements."

"Under his management, Ximu Town was officially promoted, the population of Liyan Port tripled, and Ors City has developed into the most dazzling new star city in the whole area..."

"I believe that under his leadership, our Maple Moon Free Leader will also create even more brilliant achievements!"

After the speech, warm applause sounded again in the venue.

And Sophia turned her attention to Blake Schwartz again, showing an encouraging smile:

"Mr. Blake Schwartz, please come to the podium."

All eyes were on Blake Schwartz.

The middle-aged gentleman has regained his calm at this moment, but the slightly moist corners of his eyes indicate that his heart may not be as calm as it seems.

He took a deep breath, stood up from his seat, tidied up his clothes solemnly, and then walked towards the high platform with obvious nervousness.

Halfway through, he even nearly fell, causing a burst of laughter again.

"Slow down...don't get excited..."

Sophia said with a smile.

Blake was embarrassed and scratched his head embarrassedly.

When he was standing, a uniformed guard came up to Aunt Sophie and offered a tray in both hands.

On the tray, a badge with a golden scepter symbol lay quietly on a red base.

That is the sign and symbol of the Chief Consul of the Free Leader of the Maple Moon.

I saw Sophia gently pick up the badge and put it on for Blake herself.

While wearing it, she couldn't help but sigh:

"I still remember the first time I saw you, you were a crying child in the corner of an orphanage, introverted and timid."

"I didn't expect that more than 40 years later, the former teenager has finally grown into a leader who can lead the entire Maple Moon Freedom Leader to move forward."

"Thank you for this! Lord Sophia! If it wasn't for your inspection, if it wasn't for your order to let everyone in the orphanage receive education for free, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

Blake got excited again and said respectfully.

"No, this is your own effort, I'm just providing an environment and opportunity."

Sophia shook her head and smiled.

After speaking, she stretched out her hand and handed the microphone to the other party:

"The next time will be handed over to you. I think... you must have a lot to say to everyone."

"Thank you... thank you..."

Blake said respectfully and excitedly.

"Come on, my junior, the future free leader of Fengyue, I'll leave it to you."

Sophia patted his shoulder.

After handing over the microphone and badge, she slowly walked off the rostrum.

On the podium, Blake took a deep breath, calmed down, and started his speech:

"Today, I am honored to be successfully elected as the 21st Chief Executive Officer of the Free Leader of Maple Moon..."

Sophia glanced at the podium again, smiled slightly, and quietly left the venue.

...

Outside the venue, the temperature was a bit cooler than indoors.

Today's weather is very sunny, the sky is high and the clouds are light, and the blue sky seems to be washed, deep and charming.

In the square outside the building, there was also a crowd of people who could not see the end. They cheered and held up a sign with Blake's name on them, looking excited.

Seeing this scene, Sophia pondered for a moment, changed direction, and walked towards the remote street on one side.

It is very easy for a gold professional to deliberately avoid the sight of mortals.

Sophia crossed the street without alarming anyone.

Over the past few decades, the Maple Moon Free Territory has become more and more prosperous, and the capital Zeroland has also undergone earth-shaking changes.

Every year the buildings are taller, the magic of magic is more widespread, and the streets of the city are more tidy every year.

Looking at the rapidly changing territory, Sophia's eyes were full of emotion.

Eighty years later, it seems that the days of revolution are still yesterday.

"Aren't you going to continue participating in the rest of the celebration?"

An old voice sounded behind her.

Sophia doesn't seem to be surprised, or...she has already sensed the appearance of the other party.

I saw her turn her head slightly, look behind her, and smile:

"Fin, aren't you the same?"

Behind her is an old priest with silver hair.

If the life priests of Maple Moon Freeland were here, they would definitely salute him respectfully, because he was none other than the chief priest of Life Church in Maple Moon Diocese.

After listening to Sophia's words, the old priest sighed softly:

"When people are old, they will get tired after a long meeting, so I want to come out and walk around."

"to be frank."

Sophia said with a half-smile.

Looking at her penetrating gaze, the old priest looked helpless:

"Well, I saw you coming out, so I'll follow you."

"Me? My mission has been completed, and naturally I don't need to stay there anymore. The stage should be handed over to the newcomer."

Sophia raised her eyebrows.

"You really don't think about continuing to be re-elected..."

The old priest looked helpless.

"You have to give young people a chance."

Sophia shook her head.

The old priest was silent for a moment and said:

"But you have to know that no one has a higher reputation than you. If you participate in the election, you will be re-elected smoothly, and... you also know that everyone actually welcomes your continued re-election."

"But I've been in office for too long..."

Sophia shook her head again.

She looked up at the sky, her eyes wandering for a while, she slowly retracted her gaze after a long time, and sighed:

"When I first became a consul, my plan was to work for only eight years, and then retire after everything was on the right track..."

"As a result, eight years after eight years, eight years after eight years..."

"Now, it has been eighty years..."

Saying that, Sophia smiled bitterly:

"It's been too long, this time is too long, even those liberators who fought with me have already passed away..."

"Now, it's just you and me."

After listening to Sophia's words, the old man's expression also took on a hint of emotion:

"Yeah... it's been eighty years."

"I still remember the time when the cultists ravaged the territory. I was still a militiaman who was forcibly recruited by the fallen nobles, and I had no idea where the future was going."

"At that time, I'm afraid I would never have thought that I would become the head of a parish..."

"If it wasn't for the power of faith that made me a high-level superhuman, I'm afraid I, like those comrades in arms, would have turned into mud decades ago."

After speaking, his eyes fell on Sophia, and he sighed:

"But . . . eighty years have passed, and you don't seem to have changed much . . . still so young, so beautiful, so noble..."

"Of course, I am a half-elf. Although my lifespan is not as good as that of a real elf, it is more than ten times that of an ordinary human being."

Sophia sighed.

"I'm getting old... Recently, I always feel that I can't see as clearly as before. I guess it's a bit confusing."

The old man laughed.

After listening to his words, Sophia raised her head and looked at him with a complicated look.

Her eyes swept across the old man's wrinkled face and nodded:

"It's old, and now you look like an old willow bark."

The old priest paused for a moment and said helplessly:

"Lord Sophia, you are still so bad..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Sophia laughed.

After a while, the two became quiet, and Sophia looked at the street with people coming and going in the distance, gradually becoming fascinated.

After a long time, the old priest couldn't help but speak again:

"You... are you planning to leave Maple Moon Freelance?"

Sophia was silent.

"Where are you going? You are a beacon in people's hearts. If you are gone, many people will be sad."

The old priest continued to ask.

Sophia shook her head:

"But even me... it's impossible to protect the territory forever."

"My task has been completed, and the rest should be handed over to the newcomers, let go... in order for them to grow better."

"As for me……"

Sophia paused and shook her head:

"I don't know yet, maybe... I will travel the world."

After she finished speaking, she stopped.

However, his eyes were silently looking at the street in the distance.

However, although she was looking at the street, her far-reaching gaze seemed to be looking further afield.

"Are you... waiting for someone?"

The old priest asked suddenly.

"Why do you say that?"

"I've heard some rumors...why you haven't gotten married all the time..."

"It's just some rumors, it's not true."

"But I know that you have always kept in touch with the Elf Forest before, you will receive and send letters every month, and you will smile quietly at the gift from the Amway Chamber of Commerce on your birthday."

"You spy on me?"

"No...Lord Sophia, this is no longer a secret at the top. The only one who didn't realize that everyone knew it was only you."

Sophia:  …

"However, if I remember correctly, it's been a long time since you received a new letter. The person you're waiting for... will really come?"

asked the old priest.

After listening to his words, Sophia's eyes were a little confused.

"I...I don't know."

"However, I want to wait..."

Looking at her somewhat blurred vision, the old priest sighed:

"I understand……"

After he finished speaking, he looked at the sky and said:

"It's getting late, I should go back to the venue."

"You look a little tired, don't stay outside for too long."

After speaking, the old priest left.

Only Sophia was left, standing alone on the street, staring at the distant street scene in a daze.

The conference ended shortly after.

The sun is gradually sinking in the west, and the crowd gathered in the square is gradually dispersing...

Soon, dusk... came.

Sophia stood alone on the street, her shadow was drawn very long in the dim light...

At this moment, she doesn't look like a retired consul, more like a lonely girl.

She stood there for a long time...

However, I didn't see what I wanted to see.

Gradually, the last rays of sunlight also disappeared from the horizon.

Sophia's expression also disappeared into the darkness.

She sighed and turned away.

However, just as she took a step, there was a somewhat cynical voice behind her:

"Hi! This beautiful lady! I heard that you seem to have just quit your job. I just have a wonderful job here and I need someone to do it. I don't know if you want to?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Sophia trembled slightly.

She stopped, did not look back, but asked with a little trembling:

"What job?"

"Cough, I opened a small chamber of commerce, and now I lack a manager. I heard that you are very good at management. I wonder if you are interested?"

the cynical voice asked.

Sophia smiled, but there seemed to be something crystal-clear in front of her eyes:

"No...I don't want it, I'm tired and don't want to be in charge anymore."

"That's such a coincidence! The manager I want doesn't actually want to manage too many things. In fact, there is only one person she wants to manage."

The voice continued.

"What is she going to do?"

Sophia asked back.

"Just take care of me."

The other said frivolously.

Sophia trembled, turned back slowly, and saw the familiar figure, looking at her with a smile.

"Sorry... I'm late. I've been to a far, far place in the past few years. After knowing the news of your retreat, I finally came here."

The man scratched his head and said apologetically.

Hearing this, Sophia pouted:

"What do I have to do with you? What are you doing back here?"

"What's the relationship? What do you mean? Is there anyone in this world who doesn't know the relationship between us?"

"At least...I don't know."

"No! My princess! So many years of friendship?!"

"You haven't contacted me for years."

"This...I'm really sorry...I really went to a far place, farther than all the planes before, I can tell you in detail when I look back, it was a more exciting adventure..."

"Who wants to hear your adventures?"

"Ah this...not...you you you...I...I..."

Looking at the other party's uneasy look, Sophia laughed out loud:

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore."

As she said that, her eyes softened instantly:

"Can you... can you repeat what you said before?"

The figure on the opposite side was stunned for a while, but quickly reacted, made a gentlemanly manner, and extended his hand to Sophia:

"Beautiful princess, my chamber of commerce lacks a manager, are you interested in coming with me?"

"certainly……"

Sophia's tears were shining but she handed over her hand with a happy smile:

"Mr. Demacia."