Game of the World Tree - Chapter 991

991. Chapter 982 Extra Chapter 2 Sophia

Maple Moon Free Territory, the capital of Zeroland.

The parliament building in Freedom Square was brightly lit and packed.

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

All the people in the territory cast their eyes on the solemn and dignified platform in the parliament building.

Today is a special day.

Maple Moon Free Territory, known as the light of life, ushered in the 80th anniversary of independence.

At the same time, this is also the day when the results of the election of the governor of Maple Moon Free Territory are officially announced.

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

Their eyes were focused on the elegant and beautiful figure on the rostrum, with respectful expressions.

Sophia von Wells.

She is the founder of 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 most admired person by all young men and women in Maple Moon Free Territory.

Today, she is wearing a white dress, which makes her look even more beautiful and noble.

She was holding a magic microphone in one hand and a golden scroll in the other. She smiled and her elegant and pleasant voice resounded over the meeting place:

“Now… I declare…”

“According to the final voting results, Mr. Blake Schwartz, the city councilor from Ors City, was elected as the 21st Chief Governor of Maple Moon Territory with 77.5% of the votes!”

“Let’s give a warm round of applause to congratulate Mr. Blake Schwartz!”

As soon as the voice fell, deafening applause resounded throughout the hall, the square, and the sky above Maple Moon Free Territory.

The delegates at the meeting stood up and congratulated Blake Schwartz, who was sitting at the front of the stage.

Blake Schwartz was a middle-aged gentleman who looked about fifty years old, with slightly gray hair.

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

Sophia cast her eyes on him.

She smiled teasingly and said:

“It seems… our new governor is not ready yet.”

“Hahaha…”

The audience laughed.

Sophia extended her hand and pressed it down slightly, and the parliament hall instantly fell silent.

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

“Mr. Blake Schwartz has thirty years of experience in governing. He has served as the governor of many regions such as Creekwood City, Graystone Port, and Ors City, and has made remarkable achievements.”

“Under his management, Creekwood Town was officially upgraded to a city, the population of Graystone Port has tripled, and Ors City has developed into the most brilliant new star city in the entire territory…”

“I believe that under his leadership, our Maple Moon Free Territory will also create more brilliant achievements!”

After speaking, warm applause rang out again in the venue.

Sophia once again cast her eyes on Blake Schwartz and showed an encouraging smile:

“Mr. Blake Schwartz, please come to the podium.”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on Blake Schwartz.

The middle-aged gentleman had regained his composure at this moment, but the slightly moist corners of his eyes showed that his heart might not be as calm as he looked.

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

On the way, he almost fell down, which caused another round of laughter.

“Slow down… don’t get excited…”

Sophia said with a smile.

Blake was embarrassed and scratched his head in embarrassment.

After he stood up, a uniformed guard came to Sophia and presented a tray with both hands.

On the tray, a badge with a golden scepter logo was lying quietly on the red base.

It was the logo and symbol of the Chief Governor of Maple Moon Free Territory.

Sophia gently picked up the badge and stood on tiptoe to put it on Blake herself.

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

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

“I didn’t expect that more than 40 years have passed, and the former teenager has finally grown into a leader who can lead the entire Maple Moon Free Territory to move forward.”

“Thank you for this! Lady Sofia! If it weren’t for your inspection, if it weren’t for your order to let everyone in the orphanage receive free education, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have today!”

Blake became excited again and said respectfully.

“No, this is your own effort. I just provided an environment and opportunity.”

Sofia shook her head and smiled.

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

“The next time, it’s up 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 of Maple Moon Free Territory is in your hands.”

Sofia patted his shoulder.

After handing over the microphone and badge, she slowly walked down the podium.

On the rostrum, Blake took a deep breath, calmed down, and began his speech:

“Today, I am honored to be successfully elected as the 21st Chief Governor of Maple Moon Free Territory…”

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

…

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

Today’s weather is very sunny, the sky is high and the clouds are light, and the azure sky seems to have been washed, deep and charming.

In the square outside the building, there are also endless people gathered. They cheered, holding up signs with Blake’s name on them, and their expressions are excited.

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

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

Sophia crossed the street without disturbing anyone.

Decades later, Maple Moon Free Territory has become more prosperous, and the capital, Zeroland, has also undergone earth-shaking changes.

Buildings are getting taller every year, magic is becoming more popular every year, and the streets of the city are becoming cleaner every year.

Looking at the ever-changing territory, Sophia’s eyes are full of emotion.

Eighty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and it seems that the days of revolution were just yesterday.

“Aren’t you going to continue to participate in the rest of the celebration?”

An old voice sounded behind her.

Sophia didn’t seem surprised, or… she had already sensed the other party’s appearance.

She turned her head gently, looked behind her, and smiled:

“Fen, aren’t you the same?”

Behind her was an old priest with silver hair.

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

After hearing Sophia’s words, the old priest sighed:

“People get old, and they get tired after a long meeting, so they want to go out for a walk.”

“To be honest.”

Sophia said with a smile.

Seeing her penetrating gaze, the old priest said helplessly:

“Well, I saw you coming out, so I followed you to see.”

“Me? My mission has been completed, so I don’t need to stay there any longer. I should give the stage to the newcomers.”

Sophia raised her eyebrows.

“Are you really not considering re-election…”

The old priest said helplessly.

“We have to give young people a chance.”

Sophia shook her head.

The old priest was silent for a moment and said:

“But you should know that no one has a higher reputation than you. If you participate in the election, you will definitely be re-elected smoothly, and… you obviously know that everyone actually welcomes your continued re-election.”

“But I have been re-elected for too long…”

Sophia shook her head again.

She looked up at the sky, her eyes drifting to who knows where. After a long time, she slowly retracted her gaze and sighed:

“When I first became the 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 passed, and then another eight years, and then another eight years…”

“Now, it has been a full eighty years…”

Sophia said with a wry smile:

“It’s been too long, too long. Even the liberators who fought with me have long passed away…”

“Now, it’s just you and me.”

After hearing Sophia’s words, the old man’s expression also showed a trace of emotion:

“Yes… It has been eighty years.”

“I still remember that when the cultists were wreaking havoc in the territory, I was a militia forcibly conscripted by the corrupt nobles, and I had no idea where my future would be.”

“At that time, I would never have thought that I would become the head of a parish…”

“If it weren’t for the power of faith that made me a high-level extraordinary, I would probably have turned into dust decades ago like those comrades.”

As he said this, his eyes fell on Sophia and sighed:

“But… Eighty years have passed, and you don’t look much different… You are still so young, so beautiful, and so noble…”

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

Sophia sighed.

“I am old… I always feel that I can’t see as clearly as before recently. I guess my eyesight is a little blurry.”

The old man smiled.

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

Her eyes swept over the wrinkled face of the old man and nodded:

“Yes, I’m old. Now you look like an old willow bark.”

The old priest paused for a moment and said helplessly:

“Lady Sophia, you are still so mean…”

“Hahaha…”

Sophia laughed.

After a while, the two of them fell silent. Sophia looked at the busy streets in the distance and gradually became lost in thought.

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

“Are you… planning to leave Maple Moon Free Territory?”

Sophia was silent.

“Where are you going? You are a beacon in people’s hearts. If you are gone, I’m afraid many people will be sad.”

The old priest continued to ask.

Sophia shook her head:

“But even if I… I can’t protect the territory forever.”

“My mission has been completed. The rest should be handed over to newcomers. Letting go… can help them grow better.”

“As for me…”

Sophia paused and shook her head:

“I don’t know yet. Maybe… I will travel around the world.”

After that, she stopped talking.

However, her eyes were quietly looking at the streets in the distance.

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

“Are you… waiting for someone?”

the old priest suddenly asked.

“Why do you say that?”

“I’ve heard some rumors… why you haven’t gotten married…”

“They’re just rumors, not true.”

“But I know that you have been communicating with the Forest of Elves, receiving and sending letters every month, and smiling quietly at the gifts sent by the Amway Chamber of Commerce on your birthday.”

“Are you spying on me?”

“No… Lady Sophia, this is no longer a secret among the top management. The only one who doesn’t realize that everyone already knows it is you.”

Sophia:…

“But if I remember correctly, you haven’t received any new letters for a long time. Will the person you are waiting for… really come?”

the old priest asked.

After hearing his words, Sophia’s eyes were a little confused.

“I… I don’t know.”

“But I want to wait a little longer…”

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

“I understand…”

After that, 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 that, the old priest left.

Sophia was left alone, standing alone on the street, staring at the street scene in the distance.

The conference ended soon.

The sun gradually set, and the crowd gathered in the square gradually dispersed…

Soon, dusk… fell.

Sophia stood alone on the street, her shadow stretched very long in the dim light…

At this moment, she didn’t look like a retired archon, but more like a lonely girl.

She stood there for a long time…

But she didn’t see the figure she wanted to see.

Gradually, the last ray of sunlight disappeared on the horizon.

Sophia’s expression also disappeared into the dimness.

She sighed and turned away.

However, just as she was about to start, a cynical voice came from behind her:

“Hi! Beautiful lady! I heard that you just quit your job. I just happen to have a great job here that needs someone to do it. I wonder if you are interested?”

Hearing the familiar voice, Sophia trembled slightly.

She stopped, did not turn around, but asked tremblingly:

“What job?”

“Ahem, I opened a small chamber of commerce and now I am in need of a manager. I heard that you are very good at management. I wonder if you are interested?”

The cynical voice asked.

Sophia smiled, but something crystal seemed to be spinning in front of her eyes:

“No… I don’t want to, I’m tired and don’t want to manage things anymore.”

“That’s a coincidence! The manager I want doesn’t actually have to manage too many things. She only has to manage one person.”

The voice continued.

“What does she want to manage?”

Sophia asked back.

“Manage me.”

The other party said frivolously.

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

“Sorry… I’m late. I’ve been living in a very far place for the past few years. After hearing the news of your retirement, I finally made it here.”

The man scratched his head and said apologetically.

Hearing this, Sophia curled her lips:

“What’s the relationship between you and me? What are you rushing back for?”

“What relationship? What relationship are you talking about? Is there anyone in this world who doesn’t know about our relationship?”

“At least… I don’t know.”

“No way! My princess! What about the friendship of so many years?!”

“You haven’t contacted me for several years.”

“This… I’m really sorry… I really went to a very far place, farther than all the previous planes. I can tell you in detail later. It was a more exciting adventure…”

“Who wants to hear about your adventure?”

“Ah, this… is not… you you you… I… I…”

Looking at the other party’s uneasy look, Sophia chuckled:

“Okay, I won’t tease you anymore.”

As she said that, her eyes softened instantly:

“You… can you repeat what you said before?”

The figure opposite was stunned for a moment, and quickly reacted. He made a gentlemanly courtesy and extended his hand to Sophia:

“Beautiful princess, my guild is short of a manager. Are you interested in going with me?”

“Of course…”

Sophia held out her hand with tears in her eyes but a happy smile on her face:

“Mr. Demacia.”

(End of this chapter)