In the Name of the Queen

Number 97, Champs Elysees, a magnificent and simple building complex, is the location of the Golden Kite State Council.

This is the political center of the Golden Kite State.

However, it has been particularly chaotic in the past few years.

The ruler here used to be the emperor of the old empire, then the liberator Carlo, then President Marco, and now Romeo, the mouthpiece, replaces the new liberator Alina to issue orders.

The ministers all know that although Romeo is loyal, he is just an unqualified politician and has no ability to serve as the head of a major country.

The real ruler of the Golden Kite State is Alina, who doesn't like living in the Palace of Cite and often goes to Mont Blanc to watch the stars.

There are many ministers who don't obey Romeo, but no one dares to disobey Alina.

It is well known that Marco is the source of terror, and Alina is more powerful than Marco.

Recently, two secrets have been circulating in the upper-class circles of Cite City.

One is the scandal between Miss Alina and Mr. Roland.

Regarding this kind of gossip, the elites of the upper class just looked at each other, smiled knowingly, and didn't care.

In the romantic country of Jinyuan, this kind of gossip is a big deal?

Not to mention that Miss Alina is unmarried. Even if she is married, she still has the freedom to pursue love. According to convention, her husband should bless her to harvest true love.

Everyone is just a little worried that Mr. Roland's real wife will be angry.

But they won't worry for too long.

Queen Sylph is also from the royal family. She is no stranger to the separation of marriage and love in the upper class. She may be unhappy but she can definitely accept it.

Even if she doesn't accept it, it's their triangle relationship and has nothing to do with others.

The elites of the upper class didn't take this gossip seriously until the largest local newspaper published an anonymous story and spread the matter. Then they felt something was wrong.

What surprised them even more was Alina's ambiguous attitude. She neither explained nor admitted it. It seemed like you spread your rumors and I will listen to them.

Some people were confused, while others could sense something from this unusual move.

Considering the long-term vacancy of the head of government, the political elites with a keen sense of smell probably guessed what would happen next.

The smart people had already given up the fight for the head of government, while the ignorant ones were still fantasizing about becoming the prime minister of the new government.

After Alina came to power, she abolished the presidential system and changed back to the prime minister cabinet system to show that she was completely different from the Marco government.

The Golden Kite people have seen the policy jump back and forth over the years, and they have long been accustomed to it.

People are only curious about one thing, who is the new prime minister?

Today is the day to announce the new prime minister candidate, and the cabinet ministers came to the State Council early in the morning and looked forward to it.

Soon, when their stretched necks were sore and unbearable, a carriage slowly drove up.

The ministers were about to greet it, but were disappointed to find that it was the carriage of the State Council.

When the curtain was lifted, it was indeed Lomio who got off the car.

Some people couldn't help but complain in their hearts, this guy is just a stinky deputy, does he really think he is the prime minister? If Miss Alina hadn't appreciated his loyalty, he wouldn't have been qualified to enter the cabinet, and he was still putting on airs here.

No matter who the new prime minister is, it won't be Romeo.

This is probably the last time he will work as the person in charge of the State Council, so he can put on airs.

Some people looked at Romeo with pity.

Loyalty is important, but Miss Alina is a pragmatist and will not think highly of Romeo because of his loyalty.

In the past few months, he has fully proved that he is not qualified to be the head of the government.

It's time to end it all!

Romeo got off the carriage and walked towards the State Council as usual.

He smiled and nodded to his colleagues.

Several people took the initiative to greet him, and several ministers pretended not to see or just nodded and greeted.

Romeo saw all this and remembered it in his heart.

The teacup was taken away before the people left?

Roland was right. This is a great opportunity to observe the character of the cabinet ministers.

Looking at the ministers who looked at him with mockery, sympathy and even gloating eyes, Lomio lowered his head slightly, fearing that he could not hold back his laughter.

You laugh at me for not being able to be the prime minister, but you don't know that you can't even keep your position as a cabinet minister.

He knew very well that Roland and Alina were watching the comedy of human warmth and coldness in front of the State Council with a telescope in a small building not far away.

Who is the clown, we will know later.

Just as the cabinet ministers were waiting anxiously, two young men hid behind the curtains on the balcony of the small building not far away, watching the cabinet ministers.

The young and beautiful girl took out a list and handed it to the young man.

After the young girl introduced the cabinet ministers through the window, she asked with a smile:

"It seems that this list needs to be significantly revised."

"No, no need to change."

The young man shook his head slowly, his tone was particularly calm, "This list is the result of your comprehensive consideration. I believe in your judgment, Alina."

The young girl called Alina looked at the young man with some confusion, frowning slightly, "If you don't plan to change it, why bother."

She didn't finish her words, but the meaning was very clear.

Since there is no plan to change people, what's the point of doing these little tricks.

The young man corrected with a serious expression: "I said that there will be no changes in the short term. When the situation stabilizes, some people will have to leave."

The performance without an audience is the most real.

Some people are talented, but they do stupid things that are not conducive to unity.

In order to purify the team, these people must go, but not now.

Roland's large-scale replacement of cabinet ministers just after taking office will cause panic.

Without the support of these people, let alone the reform plan, even daily work will be difficult to handle.

A new official should not be in a hurry to start three fires, but should observe more and maintain a detached attitude.

"Let's go, it's time to take office."

Roland put away the telescope and threw the list into the fireplace, turning it into ashes.

Alina hurriedly followed and walked side by side with him.

The carriage had been waiting outside for a long time, and it was indeed time to set off.

When the carriage carrying them entered the State Council, the cabinet ministers recognized the identity emblem on the side of the carriage and hurriedly lined up to greet it.

The lavender background, iris pattern, and sword and shield interlaced represent Alina's family.

This is a symbol that no one dares to imitate.

The door curtain was lifted, and the first person to come out was not Alina, but Roland.

Roland's appearance made most people present a little confused.

Just as they were guessing what Roland would be like, he lifted the door curtain again.

Alina, wearing a military uniform and wearing exquisite deerskin boots, stepped lightly on the ground.

Her delicate and boneless hands rested on Roland's palms. She stood gracefully on the ground with a kind and bright smile.

Normal people would secretly applaud her heroic spirit, but the faces of these ministers changed slightly.

They were not fools. Thinking of the recent scandal, they instantly smelled the smell of conspiracy.

Could it be that...

A terrible idea surged in their minds.

Alina cast a glimpse of approval at Romio, who was standing at the end of the team.

Although Romio's political ability was average and he lacked foresight, his execution and loyalty were beyond doubt.

He completed the task of frying fish very well.

"Mr. Liberator, you haven't been to the State Council for a long time. It's great that you can come." The Minister of the Interior smiled very honestly.

Unfortunately, he didn't know that his gloating look at Lomio just now had been clearly seen by Alina.

Alina's evaluation of him was also very simple.

He was not loyal and honest, two-faced, deceiving his superiors and subordinates, insidious and cunning, and a typical two-faced person.

He can be temporarily transferred, but he cannot be reused.

If it was in the past, Alina would probably find it difficult to hide her disgust, but she is no longer the innocent girl she used to be after experiencing baptism.

She smiled and greeted the Minister of the Interior and every minister. Her gentle smile made everyone feel like spring breeze.

The ministers surrounded her and Roland and walked towards the office building of the State Council.

Alina did not introduce Roland, and the ministers knew not to ask.

If the leader brings people over, you can't go up and say hello even if you know him if you don't take the initiative to introduce him.

Saying hello casually will only disrupt the leader's arrangements, which is like flattering the horse's leg.

The officials present were all savvy people who had survived the reign of terror by Marco, and some were even veterans of the four dynasties of Carlo, Marco and Alina from the old empire.

They knew this well.

Looking at their skilled movements and expressions, Alina did not speak, but sighed secretly.

She did not like these professional politicians.

They were too deeply stigmatized by the old times, and most of their energy was spent on how to figure out the intentions of their superiors and how to pursue progress.

Although officials of this era were generally like this, this was an extraordinary period, and she did not need such slick old politicians.

Glancing at Roland's calm profile, Alina's heartbeat inexplicably accelerated a few points.

It was the first time she carefully observed Roland from this angle.

Men who focus on doing things are really handsome.

Thinking of writing gossip news to lead the rhythm, her cheeks flushed slightly.

The officials present must know that she is Roland's "lover", right?

In this way, she does not have to bother to explain why she wants Roland to be the prime minister.

Maybe some people will criticize, but it doesn't matter.

Who dares to object?

Putting away the guillotine does not mean that the death penalty has been abolished.

Reforms always involve bloodshed. If we don't start with the corrupt old forces, will we shed our own blood?

Surrounded by the crowd, Alina placed her slightly wet hand on Roland's palm and walked into the government hall as if nothing had happened.

Anyone who is not blind can see that Alina and Roland have a special relationship.

It's not just one affair, but countless affairs.

The ministers finally came to their senses and vaguely guessed who would be the prime minister.

Some were stunned, some were regretful, and some accepted the reality and prepared to have a good relationship with Alina's lover, the future new prime minister.

Of course, some people had crazy ideas in their minds.

Such a big thing should at least be known to Queen Sylph.

Some people were secretly thinking about how to be this good person.

Surrounded by a group of ministers with their own ulterior motives, Alina walked up to the throne step by step and turned to look at the cabinet ministers.

At this time, the ministers also saw the weapon in her other hand.

The dark gold dagger symbolizing supreme power.

Alina raised the dagger, her voice solemn and dignified.

"The state organs cannot be without a helmsman. Mr. Lomio was temporarily appointed as the prime minister some time ago. He did a good job, but he complained to me more than once that he was not competent."

"I can't force him either. I have been looking for a suitable candidate during this period."

"At Mont Blanc, I glimpsed the flow of the river of destiny, saw the prosperous future of our country and the captain who led us to a new route."

The corners of the ministers' lips trembled slightly, and their expressions were complicated.

If Alina had directly appointed Roland as prime minister, they would have had reasons to dissuade her.

Roland's identity and position alone were questionable.

But Alina asked for the result of the divination. Anyone who dared to doubt it would be questioning the fate she observed, or even questioning the oracle of the god of fate.

Alina's behavior was somewhat unreasonable, but they couldn't accept it.

Several ministers looked at each other, all a little helpless.

Her eyes slowly swept across the hall, looking at the ministers' micro-expressions, and comparing them with their performance just now, Alina could easily see what they were thinking.

She raised the dark gold dagger above her head, and her voice became more solemn.

"Our ancient sage left a prophecy that in troubled times, only women and outsiders can lead us on the right path."

"This person is Roland."

Although they knew this was the result, the official announcement still made many people feel disappointed.

The ministers looked up one after another, their eyes blank.

Alina didn't bother to care what they thought, holding the dark gold dagger in both hands, motioning Roland to take the sword.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Roland, dressed in a gorgeous outfit, walked steadily to the throne.

In front of the throne of the old emperor, he came to Alina.

Roland was about to follow the etiquette of loyalty to the lord, but was stopped by Alina with a look.

"Roland, we don't have an emperor in the Golden Kite Kingdom, so there is no need to do this."

Since Alina didn't insist, Roland would naturally not be hypocritical.

He bowed slightly to Alina, held the dark gold dagger in both hands, turned around and stood on the step below Alina, and turned to stand side by side with her.

Alina's voice suddenly rose a few points, sonorous and loud.

"The dark gold sword represents my will and the supreme power of the country. From this moment on, Count Roland Leon is the new prime minister of our country, and you must obey his orders as you respect me."

"If anyone doesn't want to work with him, you can resign now. If you disobey orders from today on, go and keep Marco company."

Alina's attitude made the ministers a little confused.

They thought of Roland as prime minister, but they didn't expect him to have so much power.

Oh, this is a woman, to praise her lover, she can give the Dark Gold Sword to a foreigner.

Although there are countless complaints in their hearts, the ministers did not dare to express it openly.

As old actors, the ministers quickly adjusted their mentality, smiled and congratulated Alina and Roland.

The prime minister appointment ceremony ended in a harmonious atmosphere.

There were no opposing voices, no remarks that were not conducive to unity.

People who were not aware of this scene would probably sigh that the Jinyuan government was united from top to bottom.

However, Alina, standing in front of the throne, saw the little thoughts of these ministers clearly.

Just like a teacher standing on the podium can see the little movements of the students under the stage.

Amid the applause, Roland took the opportunity to start his inaugural speech.

He spoke generously, first introducing the long and splendid history of the Jinyuan Kingdom, and then reviewing the traditional friendship between the Sussex Empire and the Jinyuan Kingdom.

Of course, the intermittent war between the two countries for three hundred years was passed over by him in the style of the Spring and Autumn Period.

"Although there have been brief unpleasantness between the two countries, the overall relationship between the two countries is improving, and it is now at the best level in nearly a thousand years."

"Since Miss Alina trusts me, I will naturally dedicate everything to the freedom of the Golden Kite Kingdom."

Freedom is a stubbornness engraved in the bones of the Golden Kite people. After hearing Roland from the autocratic empire standing on the stage and talking about freedom, some people couldn't help it.

Attorney General Desanders couldn't help but stand up and question.

"Mr. Roland, there are some things I can't say. If it offends you, I can resign afterwards."

"Mr. Desanders, you are the Attorney General, and your duty is to supervise officials. This is your job. How can it be an offense? You can speak frankly."

The Attorney General only called Roland Mr., instead of Prime Minister, which shows that he has not accepted Roland in his heart.

Of course Roland understood the implication, but he didn't care.

Desanders has been the Attorney General for more than ten years, and his status in the legal community is similar to that of Alban in the Sussex Empire.

But he is upright and his character is much better than Alben.

The students and subordinates of the Attorney General are all over the legal system of the Golden Kite Country. If they cannot get his approval, they will be rejected by the entire legal and prosecutorial system.

People are different.

Desanders is the person Roland intends to focus on, so his attitude is naturally very good.

Seeing Roland's calm attitude, Desanders didn't want to be aggressive, so he coughed and asked:

"Mr. Roland, do you think you are a Sussex or a Golden Kite?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was silent, and the silence was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Alina narrowed her eyes, a little dissatisfied.

The old man is looking for trouble, right? Is this a question that can be asked in public?

She was about to stand up for Roland, but was stopped by Roland with his peripheral vision.

Roland looked at Desanders with a smile on his face, observing his reaction.

This question is very good and sharp. If he is not prepared, he will probably be sweating profusely.

Fortunately, Roland was prepared.

What he wanted to see was Desanders' expression.

Even if the old prosecutor had a bit of bad intentions, he could not escape Roland's careful observation.

However, no.

Desanders looked at Roland calmly, his eyes were calm, but he did not give in.

This was his bottom line.

He could accept a foreigner as prime minister. After all, with the prophecy known to the people of the whole country, he could not find any reason to object.

But the premise of accepting a foreigner as prime minister is that the foreigner is willing to keep Jin Yuan in his heart, rather than using it as a springboard and tool.

He asked righteously and selflessly, and he would not give in even if Alina refuted him.

Desanders' question resonated with the cabinet ministers.

They did not ask aggressively in unison, but still expressed their attitude with their eyes.

They needed an explanation, and the people of Jin Yuan needed an attitude.

If Roland used diplomatic rhetoric and official language to prevaricate, it would be equivalent to exposing his true thoughts, and they would have reason to oppose.

"This is detrimental to national interests. We cannot accept foreigners with different intentions."

Roland must respond positively and give a satisfactory answer, otherwise he will lose the support of the cabinet and become a lame prime minister who can do nothing.

Glancing at Alina's worried eyes, Roland responded with a comforting look of "I will do things for you" to comfort her uneasiness.

To be fair, this is a fatal question.

If Roland said frankly that Sussex's position in his heart was higher than Jinyuan's, it would be true, but the cabinet would have sufficient reasons to oppose it.

The same is true for prevarication.

If he said that Jinyuan's position in his heart was higher than Sussex, regardless of whether it was true or not, what would Queen Sylph think when this was spread back to the Sussex Empire?

In short, both sides are traps.

If Roland was a local, he would probably be sweating, but he is not.

This question has a standard answer.

"In Jinyuan, I am a Jinyuan person, and in Sussex, I am a Sussex person."

Roland's expression was calm and his response was resounding.