Chapter 96

"Absolutely not! How can we entrust our fate, the fate of humanity, to a child whose origins are unknown, whose identity is completely unclear, and who doesn't even look like an adult! What is the Senate thinking? Great Elder! I am not doubting your prophecy, but prophecies are not infallible, as you often say. Prophecies can be wrong, can't they? This time, I believe you are wrong!"

Early in the morning, He Ping, Hans, James, and Victoria went to the Senate chamber together. As peers, there was no generation gap between them, making it easier to communicate compared to the other elders in the Senate. He Ping lived in the Holy Light Guard dormitory, making it convenient for the three to visit him. However, just as they arrived at the door of the chamber, two young guards were about to open it when a man's roar came from inside.

"Mayor Mason, I can assure you that this prophecy is correct. Although the future is not yet very clear, the general direction is right. We cannot miss this opportunity; otherwise, humanity will never have a chance to rise, and we will forever be subjugated by the beasts." This was another voice, and He Ping recognized it as the Great Elder's. Unlike yesterday, the Great Elder's tone was very firm.

"Great Elder! You cannot risk the fate of our city, Gals, and all of humanity. Although our lives are not good now, with the land occupied by giant beasts and us barely surviving on the backs of city beasts, and almost no contact between cities, at least we are still alive, and our civilization is still being passed down. The risk of what you propose is too great. If it fails, we will all be sinners to humanity!"

The man who spoke first did not back down due to the Great Elder's firm stance; instead, he tried to pressure the Great Elder. Hearing the man's words, the stern-faced Hans frowned, though he said nothing, his displeasure was evident. James, on the other hand, had no reservations: "Tsk, that cowardly old man found out about this so quickly and came here to cause trouble."

Victoria also looked annoyed: "What a lack of manners. If you want to voice your opinions to the Senate, you should do it at the regular meeting. What's the point of coming here?"

At this moment, the man's voice came again from inside: "In short, I came here today to tell you these things. Please consider them carefully. Today is just a friendly reminder. I will also oppose this in the regular meeting. I will not allow a Senate that has lost its composure and is obsessed with prophecies to act as it pleases! I hope the other elders will also be cautious. Goodbye!"

Creak!

The large door of the chamber was pulled open from the inside, and a well-dressed man, who looked to be around fifty, appeared behind it. His hair was meticulously combed, and his face still showed a hint of anger.

"Hmph! It's you three brats." He Ping and the others were outside the door, and after it was opened, the man could see them about to enter: "As juniors, you arrive later than the elders. What kind of decorum is this! I doubt your ability to serve as elders!"

"Mayor Mason!" The usually taciturn Hans was the first to speak: "Please forgive my frankness. We have no subordinate relationship with you, nor any personal connection. Therefore, you have no right to criticize our actions. If you doubt our ability to fulfill our duties, please impeach us formally at the regular meeting. As for now, the Senate is about to convene, so please step aside."

"You..." The old man was quite angry at Hans' words, but he soon realized that arguing with Hans here was futile. He turned his gaze to He Ping, who was with Hans and the others: "Are you the outsider? You're just a kid, not even fully grown. Let me give you a piece of advice: don't get involved in this mess. Go back where you came from; Gals City does not welcome you!" After saying this, without waiting for He Ping's reaction, he snorted and walked past He Ping and the others, heading down the corridor toward the main door.

Is that it? He Ping was not willing. He was still confused about the whole "savior" thing and had not had time to complain when this strange old man came out to meddle. So, while the so-called Mayor Mason had not yet walked far, He Ping casually asked James: "Who is that old man? So arrogant, must be a bit off in the head, right?"

"Ha!" James had not yet replied when Victoria burst out laughing. No one had dared to say such things to Mayor Mason's face, and James and Hans were also trying hard not to laugh, clearly finding it difficult to hold back. The old man, whom He Ping called "off in the head," naturally heard He Ping's comment and immediately became furious. He turned around, intending to scold He Ping and teach him a lesson about respecting elders, but He Ping and the others had already entered the chamber. He raised his finger, took a few deep breaths, and then turned away, leaving with a sigh.

"That's Mason, the mayor of Gals City, the head of the city hall, a cowardly old man." Inside the chamber, James explained the man's identity to He Ping. Mayor? The most powerful person in Gals City? That's great, he thought, I've offended the top guy here on my first day. However, He Ping noticed that Hans and the others did not show much respect to Mason, and James referred to him as the head of the city hall, not the head of Gals City.

"Calling him cowardly is a bit harsh." Hans added: "Mason represents the conservative faction and is not fond of taking risks. His policy is to maintain the current situation, so the Great Elder's prophecy is naturally unacceptable to him."

As they spoke, they entered the chamber. Around the round table, the other six elders were already seated. He Ping and the others greeted everyone and took their seats. The Great Elder seemed completely unaffected by Mason's earlier outburst, and his tone had returned to the calm and composed one from yesterday: "There was a lot to discuss yesterday, and He Ping needed time to digest it, so there was an important person I haven't introduced to you yet."

He Ping's heart skipped a beat, and he asked: "Is it the one you mentioned yesterday, the one who saved me, Gals? This name... why does it sound like..."

"The same as the city's name? Hehe, that's right, it is the same as the city's name." The Great Elder smiled: "He should be here soon."

As the Great Elder finished speaking, the chamber door opened again. This time, a man in his thirties entered. He had long black hair and gave He Ping a wild, bloodthirsty impression, but his eyes were calm and deep, full of kindness. Most importantly, his eyes seemed familiar to He Ping!

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