As the border city of Akandia, the city is far more prosperous than many people think.

The reason is that the city lord of this city is a member of the Rune Party of Akandia, and the ruling party of this term of Akandia is the Rune Party.

The policy tilt gave the city lord Theodore huge operation space, and various border trades brought huge wealth to him and his city.

And at this moment,

A party is being held in the lord's mansion in the center of Providence.

The lights are bright and the guests are everywhere. Successful men and women with elegant temperaments are walking between the dining tables, while young people of noble origins dance in pairs on the dance floor.

This is also a routine.

At the middle and end of each month, Theodore invites many high-ranking nobles, wealthy businessmen, celebrities and other upper-class people in Providence to attend their dances. On the one hand, it is to ensure that the prosperity of Providence can continue, and on the other hand, it is to deepen the connection between them.

This time is no exception.

The precious seafood from Craft, the limited-edition wines from Romania, the home of winemaking, the mechanical clocks of Lanstein, and the glowing chandeliers of Pecasas decorate the dance hall as if it were heaven on earth. Money, luxury and power are fully reflected here.

As the center of all this, the creator of all this, the city lord Theodore was naturally the center of the whole dance. With his appearance, everyone raised the wine glass in their hands one after another. Theodore himself smiled and raised the wine glass, slowly walking towards everyone.

During the cocktail party, Theodore, after greeting many noble merchants, saw that the atmosphere of the dance was getting better, he immediately left quietly and came to the banquet hall.

The cold wind at night made Theodore's thoughts clear.

And just then.

"Every time I come here, I can't help but sigh at the prosperity of Akandia."

"Thank you for your compliment, my friend."

"Hahaha."

A guest walked over with a smile while holding a crystal wine glass, shaking the red wine inside, while Theodore also chuckled and turned around.

"So, Roderick, is your mission completed?"

“Absolutely successful.”

The guest, known as Roderick, shrugged and immediately said, "The two exiled nobles of Craft have agreed that they will assist us in finding the original runes, on the condition that after that, we must help them regain the throne belonging to Craft."

"The throne... Emperor."

Theodore sneered: "The backward system will only be like this."

"Who said no?"

Roderick also seemed very distracted: "But it is undeniable that this is a very good deal. The parliament was already discussing how to interfere in CRAST's internal affairs, and the requests of the two exiled nobles just gave us an excellent excuse, and the parliament was very happy."

"And if it is done well, maybe we will get an unprecedentedly powerful ally, right?"

"Or, is an unprecedentedly obedient thug?"

"Yes."

Theodore and Roderick laughed again.

"So, my dear Roderick, what's the arrangements over Andur City?"

"It's almost done, too."

Roderick smiled confidently: "I have buried the stealth ship there. The Fifth and Seventh Armies are secretly transferred. The mobilization will be completed within a month. There are also our internal supporters in Andur City. The stealth ship will transport the troops in, and the army will attack head-on."

"With the inside and the outside, Andur City cannot resist it."

“Perfect plan.”

Theodore drank the wine in his glass in his hand and said, "But since you have left, will there be no problem if you leave the stealth ship alone?"

"Don't worry."

Roderick smiled proudly: "No one can know the key I designed except me, and you don't know that rune suitability is not something that everyone has."

"That's true."

Theodore nodded in understanding: "Unless you have rune suitability and the key you set, it is impossible to open the stealth ship. Even Craft's so-called witchcraft and Pekasas' magic will not be able to crack the mystery of the rune itself."

"Then Roderick, why are you coming to me?"

“The reason is simple.”

Roderick also drank the wine in his hand, and then stared at Theodore in front of him, with a fire in his eyes: "I hope you can go to Andur with me."

"Why?"

"The term of office of the head of state is coming."

Roderick said softly, and almost at the same time, Theodore narrowed his eyes and unconsciously, the pattern made of the Fusing Star Rune flashed by with the two as the center.

Its meaning is:

【Silence】

In an instant, the sound seemed to be far away from these two people, and even the sound of the evening breeze could not be heard.

Theodore stared at Roderick coldly, and Roderick looked at the city lord calmly.

"You want me to run?"

“You are the best person.”

He clearly used the rune of [Silence], but Roderick subconsciously lowered his voice and said, "You should be clear that the Head of State has been in office for eight years. This time he has no way to run for election, but when he goes, the Steam Party members will start again."

"You won't forget, they've been jealous of your Providence for a long time."

"Once the Steam Party members take power, I'm afraid..."

Roderick didn't continue, but Theodore understood what he meant.

The glory of Providence City was not only based on his leadership, but more importantly, the Rune Party, as the ruling party, gave him a lot of support.

Now is the time for him to return the Rune Party.

"A primitive rune will become my biggest capital for election."

"Yes."

"But what if I can't get the original recognition?"

"It's okay, even if it can't be recognized, just retrieving the runes is enough to make the military lean towards you, and the Steam Party will not be able to compete with you."

There was no more talk between Roderick and Theodore for a long time.

Of course, Theodore was not hesitating. It would be better to say that he could become the head of state if he had the opportunity to touch the supreme seat. He could not ask for it.

But the problem is... I just agreed casually, wouldn't it be a very low price?

If I just agree, the Rune Party will certainly give it great support, but after becoming the head of state, I will also be subject to greater constraints from the Rune Party.

Can Theodore stand this?

Of course, it is certain to be bound, but in Theodore's idea, at least he should have the initiative. Since this is the case, he should not be too active.

You must show the courage that you are also a big boss.

Let the people of the Rune Party know that it is not you who chose me, but you are the only one who can choose!

So Theodore didn't speak, but kept holding Roderick. Until the dance was about to end, he spoke slowly:

"Since that's the case, Roderick, I'll be reluctant to do it..."

"....ah!!!"

Before he could finish his words, Roderick suddenly turned pale, and then a mouthful of blood, mixed with red wine, spurted out from his nose and mouth.

Theodore: "???"

As a veteran rune master, Theodore is no stranger to this situation.

Rune backfire!

Why?

Theodore's eyes turned and immediately concluded that something happened to the stealth ship! Only when Roderick's key rune left inside the stealth ship was forced to be updated by the system, causing him and Aphrola to disconnect from the link. Coupled with the backlash of mental power, this situation will occur!

In other words... there must be something wrong with the Rune Party's arrangement in Andur City!

At this moment,

Theodore fully utilized his basic qualities as an Acandia politician. His lips twitched slightly, and the tone also changed:

"I just reluctantly...think again."

Roderick: "!!!"

Seeing Theodore, who was just calling himself brothers, suddenly looked stern, and with an expression of "I am an official in Xi, I have always been honest and honest, and I don't care about fame and fortune." Roderick couldn't help but bare his teeth, and at the same time scolded the old fox in his heart.

No wonder people can become the alternate head of state, but they can only run errands for others.

Look at the speed of face change.
Chapter completed!