People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Crowds often have a herd mentality. When the unrest of a group of people is not suppressed in time, the riot will quickly spread until it becomes uncontrollable!

Hinterlea frowned worriedly, her beautiful eyebrows furrowing in alarm:

"Boss, let's not go out yet. The situation outside isn't good."

Ernst walked to the window, glanced at the audience, and couldn't help but sigh.

Indeed, the situation outside the window was just as Hinterlea had said; it was really not good.

Pushing and shoving had begun, and once the first spark of unease was ignited, the noisy crowd started trying to leave the arena. Pushing and shoving can easily cause accidents, and noise and insults can easily escalate into conflict. Leaving the box rashly at this time could indeed be dangerous.

But Ernst shook his head:

“I know, but I have to get out.”

"I can't just watch the reputation of the World Summit be ruined here!"

At this point, people no longer care about the results of the matches on the field, but if all the spectators in the Pegasus Arena leave, it will mean that the final of this World Games has been a complete failure. Moreover, there is almost no way to make up for it.

This price is one that Ernst cannot afford.

Russell of the Oversight Council has yet to show up, and the Business Federation has vanished as if it were dead. At this moment, even with Ernst's remarkable composure, he genuinely felt the urge to curse, something he hadn't done in a long time.

"Damn those Qazimirs, whether it's the Supervisory Council or the Business Federation, not a single one of them is easy to deal with! I really want to explain their dreams!"

But no matter how much you criticize, in the end, you still have to clean up the mess.

Analyze the situation, identify the key points, and clarify your thoughts.

Although it's unclear whether the power outage was a pure accident or a deliberate act by conspirators, chaos ensued.

Chaos is the ladder to ascent.

Ernst disliked the statement, but he had to admit that it had its merits.

This unexpected power outage, and the chaos it caused, is undoubtedly a stepping stone.

Of course, it wasn't prepared specifically for Ernst, but since it's a staircase, there's no reason why you can walk on it while I can't!

The bewildered audience, the captivating arena, and the temporarily absent Supervisory Council and Business Federation—this provided Ernst with an excellent stage.

A stage where everyone's eyes are on me, a stage where I can announce something! A stage where I won't be restricted by either the Business Federation or the Supervisory Committee! A stage where even if I stand up and criticize both sides, they'll still be begging to thank me!

As a prepared actor, what else can you do when faced with this opportunity?

Ernst had already memorized his speech, and at the time he recited a classic quote:

"The world is in chaos?"

"The situation is excellent!"

Chapter 449 Have the Kazimierz lost their chivalry?

Kazimir, Great Knight Commander Kavaleriagi, Pegasus Arena.

When Ernst walked onto the field, Marner and Jeston had already stopped fighting.

Their eyes were fixed on Ernst; clearly, they hadn't anticipated the situation either. But seeing Ernst walk from the stands onto the ring, they instinctively chose to believe him.

Ernst nodded to the two of them and whispered the instructions:

“Jesston, make me a megaphone out of sheet metal, just a simple horn shape will do, no need for any technology.”

Without any hesitation, Jeston conjured steel in his hand, which began to twist and quickly produced a megaphone, which he handed to Ernst.

This thing has very limited amplification, and it looks a bit silly to put it near your mouth and shout, but it's better than nothing.

Ernst took the megaphone and looked at Marner:

"Mr. Marner, could you please make some noise for me?"

Compared to Jeston's strict discipline, Marner was somewhat undisciplined. He frowned slightly, looked at Ernst holding a megaphone, and asked curiously:

What kind of noise do you want?

"The commotion in the stands has already started. What kind of noise can stop them?"

Ernst smiled slightly and replied:

"Light."

Many insects are phototactic; they cannot help but be attracted to a light source in the dark, even if the light in front of them is actually a blazing flame. There will always be moths that will rush towards it without hesitation.

The same goes for people.

Ernst knew very well that for people living in modern society, the darkness without signal would sever the already fragile connections between everyone, leaving people isolated and filled with anxiety. A few simple words would be far from enough to soothe people in this situation.

But the light is different.

Nothing is more captivating than light in the darkness.

Some might wonder, is it really that dark? Since it's in the city, there should be moonlight, right? Terra has double moonlight, so it shouldn't be too dark.

The person who said this has clearly never spent the night in a forest without lights, nor does he know why, in ancient times, most famous generals would not risk a night raid during military campaigns.

Moreover, this "darkness" is not just visual darkness, but also accompanied by the fear, loneliness, and anxiety of being disconnected from society.

The light that Ernst wanted Marner to create was not simply "light".

He is Marna Linguang.

The Lin Guang family, whose motto is "not afraid of hardship and darkness," has been a beacon of light in the hearts of the people of Kazimierz since ancient times.

"What, are you still hesitating?"

Ernst smiled as he watched Marner remain motionless.

He still remembered the first time he met Marner. As someone who knew Marner from Ma Bao Nan and Uncle Geng, Ernst was just using Marner's name to get a director of the Business Federation to lift the kill order on Hinterlea.

Marner warned herself in the café at the time.

"The person sitting here talking to you is Marna, not Linguang, nor does he represent the Linguang family."

Judging from Marner's attitude at the time, Ernst could tell that Marner must have hesitated when using the "Near Light" name. The reason he asked that question was to test Marner.

In the future, he will bring the Nearl family to Sherag. Based on the principle of making the best use of resources and talents, Ernst still hopes that Marner can exert as much influence as possible under the name of "Nearl".

Of course, if he really doesn't want to... Ernst isn't without alternatives.

"In that case, Miss Viviana, I'll leave her to you."

Although not as dazzling as the name of Marna Nearl, Viviana is currently a top knight in Kazimierz. Since the Nearl family cannot be called upon to raise the torch, Viviana may well become that "only light".

Viviana didn't hesitate, nodded, and raised her hand. The candlelight and shadows intertwined, and the spell was about to begin charging when Marna shook his head.

"No, I'm not hesitating."

He looked at Ernst.

“I will help you, Prime Minister Ernst. As long as you promise to quickly quell this chaos.”

He gritted his teeth and said seriously, "My niece, Maria, is among these spectators. I don't want her to be in any danger."

Ernst paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded:

"Of course, I promise."

Marna took a deep breath:

"Then my 'sword' is ready for you as well."

The next second, the Knight of Light raised his blade high, and golden, brilliant light, like the rising sun, rose from the Pegasus Arena, instantly illuminating the entire arena!

This is different from the low-key, restrained, and dim golden light that Marna has always presented to the outside world. The current "Sunrise" seems to be a replica of the well-known legend of Nakajimierz!

The golden Pegasus, wielding a long spear, led his knightly order in a disciplined and orderly fashion against the Ursus invaders, resembling a mechanical army. With a roar from the Pegasus, the second sun rose over the horizon of Kazimierz!

This is the true radiance of the Lin Guang family, the brilliance that Margaret can radiate. There's no reason why Marna, who can easily defeat her with one hand, can't do the same!

Even Ernst was awestruck by the dazzling light effects that Marner unleashed at his full power. And in the audience, not a single person could ignore the blinding golden light!

The noise and arguments gradually subsided, and the crowd of people who had been pushing and shoving slowly came to a stop. They all turned towards the light, looking at the source of the light source, the very center of the stage that had been ignored after the city fell into silence and darkness.

Suddenly, someone noticed that several figures had appeared on the stage.

One of them is Viviana, the "Candle Knight," who has just won the title of the most popular hero in the new era of Kazimierz. Despite numerous scandals and gossip, her popularity continues to grow.

One of them is Hinterlaya, the "Pride of Kazimierz," who came from Kazimierz and served as the front desk manager at the World's Fair, receiving dignitaries from various countries and frequently appearing in newspapers in every country.

And the remaining one...

Thanks to the Kasimir Business Federation for their voluntary efforts in spreading this name; their thriving newspapers and various media outlets have made this young man's name a household name throughout Kasimir!

The holy son watched over by the gods, the protector of King Aslan of Sherag, the first eye Terra cast towards the sky...

These are all just titles attached to him, while his true, unique name is:

"It's Ernst! Ernst Siwaish!"

"The Prime Minister of Shelag! He's in power!"

"I knew it! This must be some kind of special performance! Look how panicked you all were!"

"Weren't you the most panicked person just now, shouting that you wanted to rush back to check if the report you didn't save before leaving the house had been deleted?"

"Tch, whatever you say, you still don't believe Prime Minister Ernst? The Wine Gazette said it all! As long as Prime Minister Ernst appears, no matter how outrageous the story, you can boldly believe it's his brilliant idea!"

"Prime Minister Ernst is here! We're safe now! Prime Minister Ernst is here! The real show is about to begin!"

The noise resumed, but this time the atmosphere in the audience was relaxed, a stark contrast to the tense, prison-like atmosphere just moments before.

Ernst took a step forward and raised the somewhat comical-looking horn in his hand.

The knight without light was shining brightly behind him, and the steel Liberi was building a conspicuous podium for him. He simply coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and delivered his long-prepared opening remarks.

"Dear fellow citizens of Kazimierz, all of you who have come to this arena to watch this match through television screens, movie projections, or other channels, you may not be able to hear my voice at this moment, but I still want to offer you my heartfelt respect."

"At this moment, a fellow enthusiast of equestrian sports, just like you, sends his greetings."

"I was invited by His Excellency Ioleta Russell, Grand Knight Commander of the Kazimierz Overseer, to travel from distant Sherag to Kazimierz to witness the Kazimierz's proudest and truly renowned tradition—the knightly tournament. In the brightly lit and spacious arena, two powerful knights evoked a clash of souls through their flesh-and-blood combat, giving rise to countless tales that have been passed down through twenty-three generations. They all proclaim to us that for the people of Kazimierz, the knightly tournament, and the chivalrous spirit it represents, have been ingrained in the very bones of every Kazimierz citizen, becoming the guiding principle of our lives!"

“I am very envious of this, because in Kjerag, even if I am a fan who loves the sport so much, such a life still does not objectively exist.”

"Therefore, I am very grateful to the Grand Knight Commander and the Commercial Federation for presenting me, for Sherag, and for all the knights, guests, and spectators participating in this 'World Games' in such a unique and surprising way during this final competition. This gift concerns a profound question that requires our collective answer:"

Have you ever seen darkness?

Ernst's voice echoed through the stadium, like the silent curse of a banshee. Before he spoke, the stands were noisy; when he spoke, the audience held their breath; and when he paused briefly, no one dared to make a sound and disturb the moment of contemplation.

Ernst nodded in satisfaction.

Ioleta Russell had noticed his actions, and the knights of the Overwatch Council had already surrounded the arena, but they had not yet received orders to go up to the stands and the arena to maintain order.

Russell dared not issue such an order.

Regardless of Ernst's intentions, not a single word in his speech was disparaging of Casimir. In fact, he actively helped the Council of Supervisors stabilize the situation—in an inexplicable way!

A gift? The Supervisory Council wouldn't dare send such a gift. If she found out who dared to prepare such a "surprise" for her, she would chop that person into mincemeat with her rapier!

Now that Ernst has said that, is she supposed to go up on stage and admit the mistakes of the Oversight Council to the audience, the dignitaries in the boxes, the VIPs from all over the world, and even the most powerful Duke of Caesar in Victoria? To admit that the blackout was a shameful accident and that they almost put everyone in danger?

impossible!

Even if this matter can't be kept secret in the end, even if the Duke of Kester and her henchman named Grey Hat have probably figured out the current situation by now, even if Casimir will definitely have good juice to eat in the future, and eat his fill, at least for now, she can't admit it.

She first needs to find a way to restore the energy supply, find a way to capture the KBFZs who attacked the energy switches, and find a way to capture the mastermind behind this incident. Only then can she give an explanation to the other countries!

To do all this, she still had to rely on the precious time that Ernst had bought for her!

Yes, not only could she not stop Ernst from taking advantage of the chaos to deliver his speech that made her blush, she also had to thank Ernst for temporarily appeasing the powerful figures in the arena, for saying a few good words for Casimir, and for not taking advantage of the chaos to push Casimir and the Control Council into the abyss.

thanksgiving!

Then, get moving!

Russell picked up the walkie-talkie he had found on the spot and gave the order.

"Boss, just like you said, the knights from the Supervisory Council have withdrawn, and the security from the Business Federation doesn't seem to be surrounding us!"

Hinterlea responded with a delighted, live update.

She didn't know how Ernst did it, but she knew that Ernst was right again! This meant that the momentum was now in Ernst's hands!

All that's left is the difference between a small win, a medium win, and a big win!

Ernst nodded upon hearing this, and breathed a slight sigh of relief.