The prelude of Chapter 986 storm 第986章暴风雨的前奏 August last day. 八月的最后一天。 Yesterday had just had heavy rain, brought several points of coolness to the fiery summer, Sun of initial rise was not quite dazzling, clear weather, blue sky. 昨天刚下过一场大雨,给火热的夏天带来了几分凉爽,初升的太阳也不太刺眼,天气晴朗,万里无云。 Regarding the life the Northrill several million residents, has no special place today, 对于生活在诺斯瑞尔的数百万居民而言,今天并没有什么特别之处, In the morning, people left the main house gate to start a day of life. 早上,人们出走家门开始了一天的生活。 On the street lives it up gradually, the automobile gallops, if the pedestrian weaves ; The school children following teacher read aloud with one voice, various gods some church people were praying in a low voice, the machinery of factory started, an workers face in assembly line was numb, entertainment guest who outside farmer's and in the farmland practical training in city manor, the partner in store performed duties. 街道上渐渐热闹起来,汽车奔腾,行人如织;学校里的孩子们齐声跟着老师朗读,诸神的教堂有人在低声祈祷,工厂的机械启动了,流水线上的工人们一脸麻木,农夫在城外的庄园和农田里劳作,商店的伙计执勤的招待客人。 All living things have not detected the clue of change. 芸芸众生并没有察觉到变化的端倪。 The person who some quite pay attention to the current politics, looked at the content on newspaper, will mention with nearby person when the leisure must hold the empire plenary sessions today. 一些较为关注时政的人,看了报纸上的内容,在闲暇之余才会跟旁边的人谈起今天要召开帝国全体会议。 The subject of conference is to establish the campaign committee, arranges the new Archon election flow. 会议的主题是成立竞选委员会,安排新一届执政官选举流程。 The interest that the overwhelming majority person has not discussed that in their opinion, next Archon does not have the suspense. 绝大多数人对此都没有讨论的兴趣,在他们看来,下一届执政官根本毫无悬念。 No one your excellency is more suitable than to hold the post of Archon Renn Augustus! 没有人比雷恩*奥古斯都阁下更适合担任执政官！ Over the past ten years, Archon achievements everyone watched, the empire territory expanded, the merchant who did business made the good money, the wages of civilians promoted, the children of poor family can also enter the school, having the opportunity became transcendent. 过去十年,执政官的政绩所有人都看在眼里,帝国版图扩大了,做生意的商人赚到了大钱,平民的工资提升了,穷人家的孩子也能进入学校,有机会成为超凡者。 Each city built up the new building, community and wharf, the street is getting more and more wide, the automobile on road are getting more and more, the living condition obviously promoted. 每个城市都建起了新的大楼、社区和码头,街道越来越宽,路上的汽车越来越多,生活条件明显提升了很多。 transcendent quantity doubled continues, average strength ten years ago also strengthened incessantly a step position. 超凡者的数量翻倍不止,平均实力比十年前也增强了不止一个阶位。 The public security in city improves, the crime and case large scale reduction of Evil God believer, the blood soul curse outbreak proportion also reduced. 城市的治安变好,犯罪与邪神信徒的案件大幅度减少,就连血魂诅咒的发作比例也降低了很多。 Aristocrat and rich person, has strength transcendent, the average people and civilians of floor, obviously felt the huge change. 无论是贵族和富人,还是拥有力量的超凡者,底层的普通人、平民,都明显感受到了巨大的变化。 The empire progresses day by day, all are developing in the good direction. 帝国蒸蒸日上,一切都在向好的方向发展。 This is the happiest time! 这是最美好的时代！ In empire history dozens Archon and emperor, no can achieve the Your Excellency Renn achievement, if he does not hold the post of Archon, then who is entitled? 帝国史上数十位执政官和皇帝,没有一个能做到雷恩阁下的成就,如果他不担任执政官,那么谁有资格？ Few thinks that Archon will continue as the failure . Moreover, at least needs to do full four! 几乎没有人认为执政官会连任失败,而且,至少要干满四届！ Can contact upper level the empire person few, smelled anxious aura, under the tranquil current political situation the undercurrent surges, seems fermenting fearful storm. 只有极少数能够接触到帝国上层的人,嗅到了一丝不安的气息,平静的时局之下暗流涌动,似乎正在酝酿着一场可怕的风暴。 Eight o'clock. 八点钟。 Rushes to the congressmen in imperial capital from the empire, outside arrival Fobaden Castle one after another, is somewhat waiting for in the entrance, has not entered Truth Temple immediately, some directly enter meet the temple meeting hall, sits in meditation in own position. 从帝国各地赶到帝都的议员们,陆陆续续的抵达浮贝登城堡外面,有些在门口等待着,没有立即进入真理神殿,有些直接进入会神殿议事厅,在自己的位置上静坐。 The veteran congressman, is young new Congressman promote, the expression of everyone is very serious, even is dignified. 无论是老资格的议员,还是年轻的新晋议员,每個人的表情都很严肃,甚至是凝重。 More than 300 empire congressmen, can noticeable, only then 20-30, all are the representatives of all influence, they can contact the empire peak great person momentarily, behind each is standing Archon or Saint Soul wizard, in own faction pivotal. 三百多个帝国议员,能够引人瞩目的只有20-30位,无不是各方势力的代表人物,他们能够随时接触到帝国最顶尖的大人物,每一个背后都站着执政官或圣魂巫师,在自己的派系中举足轻重。 In the past, the empire congressman who these hands grasped the power, the side revolves many people. 在往常,这些手握大权的帝国议员,身边都会围绕着很多人。 Their talks are the windvanes of parliament. 他们的谈话就是议会的风向标。 But today, the Truth Temple inside and outside silence, the empire congressmen will exchange several occasionally in a low voice, most times exchange with the look, observe themselves the colleague in parliament. 但在今天,真理神殿内外一片寂静,帝国议员们偶尔才会低声交流几句,多数时候用眼神交流,观察自己在议会中的同僚。 In the vision of congressmen filled carefully examined and was vigilant and suspicion. 议员们的目光中充满了审视、警惕和猜疑。 „Works as......” “当……” To nine o'clock also moment, Truth Temple resounded a magic ding. 离九点钟还有一刻的时候,真理神殿响起了一道魔法钟声。 More than the 300 seats in meeting hall have been filled, the empire congressmen are waiting for taking turns on duty of Archon and Supreme Council represent the arrival. 议事厅中的三百多个席位已经坐满,帝国议员们等待着执政官和至高议会的轮值代表到来。 When the next magic ding resounds, the conference formally starts. 下一次魔法钟声响起时,会议正式开始。 Governing Hall. 执政殿。 Renn arrives at the window of office, looked that to Truth Temple that the magic ding transmits, stared for several seconds, the vision has swept north a Lotus Palace grand palace, makes the stop slightly, there is Rick Palace, the Oriense Empire emperor throne location. 雷恩走到办公室的窗口,看向魔法钟声传来的真理神殿,凝视了几秒钟,目光扫过荷宫以北的一座宏伟宫殿,稍作停顿,那里是瑞克宫,奥瑞恩瑟帝国的皇帝宝座所在地。 „On this day finally came.” “这一天终于来了。” Renn talked to oneself in a low voice, turns around to go downstairs without hesitation, in an numerous Lotus Palace official worships the awe in the vision, arrived at the Governing Hall entrance. 雷恩低声自语,毫不犹豫转身下楼,在一众荷宫官员崇拜敬畏的目光中,来到了执政殿的门口。 Rick Imperial Guards crowds around, is Hayes Cotteau of head salutes saying: „Archon your excellency.” 瑞克禁卫军簇拥上来,为首的海斯克托行礼道:“执政官阁下。” The Renn slight nod, rides Borch who turns into the gold/metal scale Pegasus, looked up sky, suddenly said with a smile: „Today's weather is good, suits achieves the great accomplishment.” 雷恩微微点头,骑上变成金鳞天马的博尔奇,抬头看了一眼天空,忽然笑道:“今天的天气不错,适合做大事。” The Hayes Cotteau look changes, echoes to say in a low voice: „Yes......” 海斯克托眼神微变,低声附和道:“是啊……” „set off.” Renn beckons with the hand. “出发吧。”雷恩摆了摆手。 „Compliant!” “遵命！” The Rick Imperial Guards team moves, the forefront is four big knights, grasps to represent the empire Archon double eagle flag, teams of knights encircle Renn arch in the middle, the entire team sends out to wither with the dignified aura. 瑞克禁卫军的队伍移动起来,最前面是四个高大的骑士,手持代表帝国执政官的双头鹰旗,一队队骑士将雷恩围拱在中间,整支队伍散发出肃杀与威严的气息。 Sicarius brings Ultramarine Regiment first company to follow by the team, big tall and strong Ultramarine puts on heavy power armor, the tyrannical aura made one tremble. 西卡琉斯带着极限战团一连跟在队伍两侧,高大魁梧的极限战士穿着沉重的动力装甲,强横的气息令人战栗。 The Archon team goes out of Lotus Palace, dead ahead the giant square across Rick Palace, arrives in another side of square Truth Temple. 执政官的队伍走出荷宫,穿过瑞克宫正前方的巨大广场,抵达广场另一侧的真理神殿。 Finally stops before Goddess of Magic god statue. 最后在魔法女神的神像前停住。 Renn dismounts before god statue prayed silently, then steps the stair, enters Truth Temple. 雷恩下马在神像前默默祈祷,然后踏上台阶,进入真理神殿。 „Archon!” “执政官到！” Hayes Cotteau fast several steps enter the temple meeting hall, the loud and clear sound spreads over the hall, stands stands at attention around the temple front door, column as well as hall imperial guard simultaneously, the weapon flip ground in hand, sends out bang a sound. 海斯克托快速几步走进神殿议事厅,洪亮的声音传遍大厅,侍立在神殿大门、立柱之下以及大厅周围的禁卫军齐齐立正,将手中的武器轻碰地面,发出砰的一阵响动。 The empire congressmen crash-bang stand, turns around to look to the entrance of meeting hall. 帝国议员们哗啦啦的站起来,转身看向议事厅的门口。 Atmosphere solemn and respectful. 气氛一片肃穆。 Renn walks into the temple hall, all empire congressmen are salute to him, looks that he in the corridor from seats passes through. Corridor both sides congressmen, no matter belongs to Nesser Faction or Balance Faction, when Renn from oneself, on the face reveals the respectful color all. 雷恩步入神殿大厅,全体帝国议员向他行注目礼,看着他从席位中间的过道穿过。过道两侧的议员,不管是属于耐瑟派还是平衡派的,当雷恩从自己面前经过时,脸上无不露出恭敬之色。 In the congressman eye of Modo faction filled the worship and frantic, just like devout believer. 摩都派的议员眼里更是充满了崇拜与狂热,犹如虔诚的信徒。 Renn walks step by step from the corridor, crosses most front, was on chairman's podium in meeting hall, on the stage is placing a row of spacious seat. 雷恩一步步从过道走下去,越过最前排,登上了议事厅中的主席台,台上摆放着一排宽大的座椅。 He pauses on most that seat, turns round facing the stage under. 他在最中间的那张座椅上停步,回身过来面对台下。 „Has seen Archon!” “见过执政官！” The empire congressmen salute loudly. 帝国议员们高声行礼。 Archon elects from the empire congressmen, is not only the Imperial Parliament member, is all congressmen's heads, holds a concurrent post of Imperial Parliament Speaker, is responsible for presiding over the plenary sessions, has „the first congressman” title, therefore position above other congressmen. 执政官是从帝国议员中选出来的,不但是帝国议会的成员,更是所有议员之首,兼任帝国议会的议长,负责主持全体会议,拥有“第一议员”的头衔,因此地位远在其它议员之上。 Renn lifted the hand, pale sound said: „Under congressman dispense with ceremony, please sit down.” 雷恩抬了抬手,淡声道:“诸位议员免礼,请坐下吧。” The empire congressmen take a seat in abundance. 帝国议员们纷纷落座。 Renn looks to a nearby chair, quick, the form of elf appears together, the facial features are delicate and pretty, have a pair of sharp ear, wears light red magic robe, the chest is embroidering a white crow. 雷恩看向旁边的一张椅子,很快,一道精灵的身影显现出来,面容俊美,有着一对尖耳朵,身穿淡红色的魔法长袍,胸口绣着一只白色乌鸦。 „Melf Grandmaster.” Renn greets. “马友夫大师。”雷恩打了个招呼。 „Archon.” “执政官。” Supreme Council has one to take turns on duty the representative every month, attended the Imperial Parliament important meeting, generally will not participate in the speech. This month is one's turn Melf taking turns on duty, establishes the campaign committee so serious matter, must attend. 至高议会每个月都有一位轮值代表,出席帝国议会的重要会议,一般不会参与发言。这个月轮到马友夫轮值,成立竞选委员会如此重大的事情,必然要出席。 „Grandmaster please sit down.” Renn said: „Conference immediately started.” “大师请坐。”雷恩说道:“会议马上开始了。” Melf said suddenly: „Archon please wait a bit.” 马友夫忽然道:“执政官请稍等。” „What matter does Grandmaster have?” Renn deeply looked at a projection of Melf. “大师有什么事？”雷恩深深看了一眼马友夫的投影。 Although is only the projection, Melf true body in Flanaes Floating City, but merely one, the Renn vision made Melf have the pressure. 虽然只是投影,马友夫的真身远在法兰尼斯浮空城,但是仅仅一眼,雷恩的目光就让马友夫产生了压力。 The eye of this elf Archmage glittered, as if some do not dare to face up to Renn, got hold of the hand subconsciously. 这位精灵大法师的眼睛闪烁了一下,似乎有些不敢正视雷恩,下意识的握紧了手。 He deeply inspires, high sound said: „I requested that Supreme Council holds the emergency temporary conference, here, the front of empire all congressmen, rather than goes to the high palace.” 他深吸一口气,高声道:“我请求至高议会召开紧急临时会议,在就这里,帝国全体议员的面前,而不是前往至高宫殿。” „Whish......” “哗……” In the meeting hall had the tumult. 议事厅中产生了骚动。 More than 300 empire congressmen at least half all are the complexion changes, they know ahead of time the person of inside story, the heart said: Must come! 三百多个帝国议员至少有半数皆是脸色一变,他们都是提前知道了内情的人,不由心道:要来了！ Everyone looks to Archon on stage. 所有人看向台上的执政官。 „?” The Renn complexion is tranquil, asks back: „Melf Grandmaster, said your reason.” Generally speaking, only then the empire three giants have the qualifications to initiate convening of Supreme Council, moreover must have good reason, is not one's turn Melf. “哦？”雷恩脸色平静,反问道:“马友夫大师,说说你的理由。”一般而言,只有帝国三巨头才有资格发起至高议会的召集,而且必须有充分的理由,轮不到马友夫。 Not to mention, Melf wants to convene Supreme Council before the empire congressmen. 更不用说,马友夫想在帝国议员面前召集至高议会。 Obviously comes prepared. 显然是有备而来。 Melf has not spoken, but the low and deep sounds responded for him: „Is I requests.” 马友夫没有说话,但有一个低沉的声音替他回应:“是我要求的。” A big form appears by Melf, puts on thick black magic robe, the stature is strong, is shaving baldly, reckless Xuxiu of chin is very sharp, the facial features are dignified, reveal the valiant makings, is Duke Greyhawk Tim Kennan. 一个高大的身影在马友夫旁边显现出来,穿着厚厚的黑色魔法长袍,身材强壮,剃着光头,下巴的胡须修的很尖,面容威严,流露出彪悍的气质,正是灰鹰公爵蒂姆*凯南。 After his projection appears, said: „Today, will be related to the empire future major bill, submits votes to Imperial Parliament, Supreme Council must vote on the spot, makes final ruling.” 他的投影出现后说道:“今天,将有一件事关帝国未来的重大议案,提交给帝国议会投票,至高议会也要现场表决,做出最后的裁定。” „Archon, my reason enough?” “执政官,我这个理由够了吗？” When Tim Kennan speech is staring at Renn, does not conceal own purpose in coming. 蒂姆*凯南说话时盯着雷恩,毫不掩饰自己的来意。 Renn had not replied, received Supreme Council magic message, is from present Tim Kennan, he simply does not want to win oneself approval. 雷恩还没有回答,就收到了至高议会的魔法传讯,正是来自眼前的蒂姆*凯南,他根本没想征得自己的同意。 Almost meanwhile, forms appear on the stage. 几乎同时,一个又一个身影出现在台上。 Duke Redstone Kelston, Congerard Great Sage, Huohai Grandmaster, Duke Violetflame Magna, Black-robed Duke, as well as several months ago just promoted Saint Soul wizard Cronomanser. 红石公爵凯尔斯通,康杰拉德大贤者,霍怀大师,紫焰公爵玛格娜,黑袍公爵图兹图,以及几个月前刚晋升圣魂巫师的克罗诺曼瑟。 In addition Tim Kennan and Melf, Nesser Faction and Balance Faction eight members were in attendance. 加上蒂姆*凯南和马友夫,耐瑟派和平衡派的八个成员都到齐了。 Happen to is Supreme Council half members. 正好是至高议会的半数成员。 Renn is serious. 雷恩面色凝重。 In the chairman's podium in empire meeting hall arranged projection magic array, Saint Soul wizard and Archmage in own High Tower or Floating City, can the front projection. But here to the high palace, in the empire history, Saint Soul wizard does not convene outside the place to high palace after all, has only happened 2-3 times, the members of two factions arrive in full quickly, obviously has reached an agreement. 帝国议事厅的主席台上布置了投影法阵,圣魂巫师和大法师们在自己的高塔或浮空城中,可以直接投影过来。但这里毕竟不是至高宫殿,帝国历史上,圣魂巫师们在至高宫殿以外的地方召集,只发生过2-3次,两个派系的成员这么快到齐,显然早已商量好了。 The empire congressmen also responded, Nesser Faction and Balance Faction really must lash out at Archon! 帝国议员们也反应过来了,耐瑟派和平衡派真的要对执政官发难！ On stage atmosphere solidification. 台上气氛凝固。 The congressmen under stage do not dare to make a sound. 台下的议员们不敢发出一点声音。 The controls of some empire congressmen perspired, is very at heart anxious, gives birth excitedly one type places in the big event with the anticipation, can see with one's own eyes the Supreme Council confrontation, possibly is their whole life only opportunity! 有些帝国议员的手心都出汗了,心里无比紧张,同时也生出一种身处大事件之中的兴奋与期待,能够亲眼看到至高议会交锋,可能是他们这辈子唯一的机会！ The projections of two schools of Saint Soul wizard sat on the chair silently, all sat one side of the left hand of Renn. 两派圣魂巫师的投影默默坐到了椅子上,全部坐在雷恩的左手一侧。 The Renn vision has swept them, unemotional saying: „Since is Grandmaster Kennan initiates convenes, that manages.” 雷恩的目光扫过他们,面无表情的说道:“既然是凯南大师发起召集,那就这么办吧。” He stands before oneself seat waits. 他站在自己的座椅前等待。 After more than ten seconds . 十几秒后。 Modo faction Saint Soul wizard arrive to project one after another, Anse Vodas, Grandmaster Oroin, Prophet Meidif, Storm Queen, Silverstar Duke, Dean Sabra and Oxilia. 摩都派的圣魂巫师们到陆续投影过来,安西沃道斯,欧罗因大师,先知梅狄弗,风暴女王,银星公爵,萨布拉院长和奥希丽雅。 When they see the situation on stage, changed the complexion. 当他们看见台上的情况时,都变了脸色。 The Anse Vodas sinking sound asked: „Greyhawk, do you call the empire meeting hall to do us?” Oroin also frowns. 安西沃道斯沉声问道:“灰鹰,你把我们召集到帝国议事厅干什么？”欧罗因也皱起了眉头。 „Why you asked something already known.” The Tim Kennan pale sound replied. “你何必明知故问。”蒂姆*凯南淡声回答。 Anse Vodas looks immediately disgruntledly. 安西沃道斯顿时面露不悦。 The Greyhawk goal is not difficult to guess, nothing but is later proposal passes on Imperial Parliament, making Supreme Council vote at the scene, does not give the opportunity of Modo faction discussion. Meanwhile, votes in front of the empire congressmen, can result in a more tremendous pressure on Modo faction. 灰鹰的目的并不难猜,无非是稍后的提案在帝国议会上通过,让至高议会当场表决,不给摩都派商议的机会。同时,在帝国议员们面前表决,能够对摩都派造成更大的压力。 Balance Faction and Nesser Faction in Supreme Council, only then eight tickets, most fight to a draw. 平衡派和耐瑟派在至高议会中只有八票,最多打成平手。 Greyhawk does this to attack suddenly...... 灰鹰搞这一手突然袭击…… In the Anse Vodas brain flashes through together miraculous, without the assurance, will definitely not do such big battle formation with the Tim Kennan character, this means that in his hand has nine tickets! 安西沃道斯脑中闪过一道灵光,如果没有把握,以蒂姆*凯南的性格肯定不会搞出这么大的阵势,这意味着,他手上拥有九票！ Modo faction had/left the rebel! 摩都派出了叛徒！ Is which? 是哪一个？ Anse Vodas looked at a ally fast, but at once, which treachery is unable to judge. 安西沃道斯飞快看了一遍自己身边的盟友,但在一时之间,无法判断出哪个倒戈了。 He signals with the eyes to Renn hastily, actually discovered that Renn has not responded. 他连忙向雷恩使了个眼色,却发现雷恩没有回应。 Renn said in a soft voice: „Teacher, under please sit down.” 雷恩轻声道:“老师,请坐下吧。” Anse Vodas understands immediately, Renn expected this aspect, even has known that who the rebel was, this made him worry. Today who works, will tear Supreme Council and empire, the possibility of Greyhawk victory is very low, his behavior will only accelerate the plan of Renn. 安西沃道斯顿时明白,雷恩预料到了这个局面,甚至已经知道叛徒是谁,这让他更着急了。今天无论是谁得逞,都将撕裂至高议会和帝国,灰鹰胜利的可能性很低,他的行为只会加速雷恩的计划。 „Greyhawk, you will regret.” Anse Vodas said with a sigh, oneself delayed arrival of this day unintentionally, eventually failure. “灰鹰,你会后悔的。”安西沃道斯叹息道,自己有意无意的拖延这一天的到来,终究还是失败了。 „Hehe......” “呵呵……” Tim Kennan sneers by one as the response. 蒂姆*凯南以一声冷笑作为回应。 The Modo faction Saint Soul wizard expression has the difference respectively, takes a seat in the Renn right hand position. 摩都派的圣魂巫师们表情各有不同,在雷恩右手边的位置上落座。 The Supreme Council 16 members set up in an array on the stage, Renn resides in the middle, discussed loudly: „Goddess asylum, Truth is Eternal!” 至高议会十六位成员在台上一字排开,雷恩居于中间,高声念道:“女神庇护,真理永存！” „Truth is Eternal!” “真理永存！” In the meeting hall everyone follows to pray, stands erect the god statue tremble slightly in temple. 议事厅中所有人跟着祈祷,屹立在神殿中的神像轻微颤动。 After pray, Renn announced: „Conference starts. The today's first subject is to establish the campaign committee, starts the campaign work of next Archon......” 祈祷过后,雷恩宣布道:“会议开始。今天的第一个议题是成立竞选委员会,展开下一届执政官的竞选工作……” Saint Soul wizard and Archmage stage on did not say a word. 台上的圣魂巫师和大法师们一言不发。 The congressmen calmly are listening, many people have experienced many campaigns, was very familiar with the flow. The campaign committee is not today's key point, the entire journey unmanned obstruction, in the dignified and strange atmosphere, Renn selected a group of empire congressmen to establish the committee very much smoothly. 议员们静静听着,很多人经历过多届竞选,对流程都很熟悉了。竞选委员会不是今天的重点,全程无人阻挠,在凝重而又怪异的气氛中,雷恩很顺利的选拔了一批帝国议员成立了委员会。 Suddenly, a hand lifts. 突然,一只手举起来。 Everyone neat looked at the past, saw only legendary wizard to have the height sound said: „Archon, I initiated a proposal to Imperial Parliament: The official legislation, Saint Soul wizard can not hold the post of Archon!” 所有人齐刷刷的看过去,只见一个传奇巫师起身高声道:“执政官,我向帝国议会发起了一个提案:正式立法,圣魂巫师不得担任执政官！”