Chapter 637: The New Republic of Ruen

Chapter 637: The New Republic of Ruen

"The Fool."

"Mother Earth."

Emlyn only heard these two greetings in his mind before everything went silent. 

Even though he felt that he was not qualified to participate in such a high-level conversation, it was still his mind. Wasn't it a bit excessive for them to talk in his head without letting him hear anything?

Would their conversation mention him?

Would Lady Lilith commend him, her devoted follower who bore the fate of the blood race?

Would they criticize the size and shape of his brain?

In that moment, Emlyn thought about many things. To improve Lady Lilith's opinion of him, he tried to act nonchalant and refrained from thinking about the recently released realistic doll models.

About ten minutes later, Emlyn finally heard the last two sentences of the conversation.

"Emlyn is a good follower."

"He deserves a reward."

Emlyn's heart leapt with joy; Mr. Fool was truly wonderful! He had praised him in front of Lady Lilith! It must be because he was so outstanding that even Mr. Fool couldn't help but speak a fair word for him. Yes, it must be like this.

After the meeting ended, Emlyn stayed in the Harvest Church for less than fifteen minutes before Marquis Nibais of the blood race personally came to greet him. 

He said that Lady Lilith had bestowed a blessing, specifically naming him to return to the blood race to receive it.

Emlyn put down the cloth in his hand, maintained his composure, and said calmly, "Immediately send someone to the shop at 32 Stedan Street in the East District and buy all the dolls inside."

"??"

"What, as the savior of the blood race, are you going to make excuses when I ask you to do something?"

"..." Marquis Nibais, with a somber face, instructed the two blood race followers behind him to handle the matter.

"Remember to bring more money, at least 800 gold pounds."

"..." Marquis Nibais's lips twitched, his face completely darkened.

"Don't show that expression. Being able to lead the way for the savior of the blood race is your fortune. You will be grateful for the opportunity to be recorded in the great history of the blood race."

...

In Southwell County, under the guidance of Hastur, Greck began to vigorously promote the banner of anti-war and peace, personally going to Backlund to negotiate with the Ruen royal family. 

Greck declared that if the Ruen royal family handed over power to his Freedom and Peace Party, he would persuade the Bygone Empire, Segal, Luenburg, and other countries to withdraw their troops and end the endless war within a month.

Naturally, the Ruen royal family was unwilling to easily relinquish their power, so they arrested Greck and imprisoned him, ignoring public opinion pressure.

This action completely angered the members of the Freedom and Peace Party, who, with the indulgence and tacit approval of the Church of the Night, launched an event called "September Dawn."

They rescued Greck from prison, stormed the Ruen Palace, eliminated members and confidants loyal to the Augustus family, and gradually elevated Greck to the throne.

During this "September Dawn" event, William I, the founder and protector of the Ruen Kingdom and ancestor of the Augustus family, never appeared. This led to the complete collapse of the Augustus family, who ultimately had to seek peace with the party represented by Greck, becoming a noble family with only honorary titles.

Externally, this action was referred to as "Bloody September," with rumors that the blood flowing from the palace took a month to drain.

After ascending to power, Greck took ten days to resolve the internal chaos of the Ruen Kingdom, then personally represented the kingdom on the battlefield of the Fennepot Kingdom, inviting Fennepot, the Bygone Empire, Segal, Luenburg, Massy, and the Intis Republic to negotiate an end to the war and restore peace.

After ten days of talks, an agreement was reached to end the war and restore peace.

The defeated Fennepot Kingdom was left with only half its territory, with the other half governed by Segal, Luenburg, and Massy, supported by the Bygone Empire.

As for the Intis Republic, Fennepot had to pay a large military compensation over three years.

When Greck returned to Backlund with this news, people spontaneously took to the streets to celebrate.

From then on, Greck Negan became the de facto ruler of the Ruen Kingdom.

However, Greck Negan did not assume the title of king; instead, he announced the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic, becoming the first president of the Ruen Republic.

Freedom and equality would forever be the foundation of the Ruen Republic.

In Backlund, the former Ruen Palace, now the Parliamentary Palace.

As the first president, Greck, with his stylish mustache and blue eyes full of joy, was only marred by the lines on his forehead that betrayed his youthful handsomeness.

"Greck, congratulations on finally reaching this point."

"It all feels like a dream, Hastur. Without your help, I could never have reached this point. The real credit belongs to you."

"I am not concerned with such empty fame and honor. It is best that you take on this responsibility."

In a garden pavilion, Hastur and Greck sat chatting.

"Hastur, I plan to restore Earl Hall's reputation and invite him back to Backlund to help me manage this new Ruen Republic."

"Restoring his reputation is enough. As for returning to Backlund, Earl Hall has grown accustomed to life on the southern continent. Even if he returns, he won't participate in politics."

"Alas, this will be the greatest loss for the Ruen Republic."

"A new nation should naturally have a new beginning. Earl Hall has served four generations of monarchs and should enjoy his retirement."

Greck nodded, saying nothing more, and the two continued to reminisce about the past.

"Hastur, if possible, I would like to become an extraordinary being like you. Every day, I feel myself aging."

"Aging is a natural state."

"But extraordinary power can bypass natural laws, can't it?"

Hastur looked seriously at Greck, then gazed into the distance. "Do you know why the Church of the Night and the Church of Steam strictly limit rulers from pursuing extraordinary paths?"

"They don't want to see one person hold power forever, nor do they want most people to know about the extraordinary," Greck said, his face darkening.

"There are extraordinary people and ordinary people. Ordinary people who dabble in the extraordinary face high mortality rates. The extraordinary path is always reserved for a few."

"Why can't everyone pursue the extraordinary?" Greck asked, puzzled. "Shouldn't everyone have the right to choose equally?"

"Unless you want a chaotic and mad nation."

Hastur chatted with Greck for a while longer, and as he left, he said meaningfully, "Emperor Roselle once said that greed is often the beginning of downfall."

Greck's eyes flickered, and he nodded, watching Hastur disappear like a bubble before him.

"Everyone has the opportunity to pursue the extraordinary, yet only rulers serving the people cannot participate. This is unfair."

Greck muttered softly, his expression complex, lost in thought.

...

In the depths of the Bygone Empire's palace on the southern continent, Hastur returned to reunite with Audrey and Sharon after finishing his affairs.

Knowing that Hastur would soon travel to the stars, Audrey and Sharon no longer avoided each other as they used to.

The three often went out together, chatting and sharing their thoughts.

Faced with Hastur holding both their hands, neither objected, merely rolling their eyes at him, allowing him his small moment of triumph.

Initially, Hastur only played with Sharon and Audrey's hands, but gradually he began to embrace their shoulders, then their waists, letting them lean on his shoulder to enjoy the natural scenery.

Sharon and Audrey remained silent, not explicitly rejecting him.

However, Aisala, who witnessed everything, constantly exclaimed, "Human greed is never satisfied..."

The great and benevolent stars naturally couldn't tolerate such noise, so they cast a small restriction, preventing Aisala from speaking.

Aisala then ran to Susie, gesturing for her to write on a wooden board, "Human greed is never satisfied."

She then reappeared in front of Hastur, Sharon, and Audrey, but ultimately returned in tears to face a day of earnest teaching from eight instructors.