Chapter 53: Seven Nights of the City Lord

As Alex and the others were about to release a powerful attack, the magic barrier they had set up suddenly collapsed. The relentless magical assault that had been happening outside the military office abruptly stopped. The gathered magical elements in the air dispersed as if the fierce attack had never happened.
What's going on here?
Mu stood on the roof of the Military Intelligence office, looking up at the sky, and asked Seven Night in confusion.
"Did they give up the attack?"
Alex, who had prepared his magic shield, looked at the barrier set up by himself and others in the sky above the Military Intelligence office, and asked himself in a muttering voice.
"It must be the captain's magic that scared them. Otherwise, how could those guys stop attacking?"
Leith looked at the floating Seven Nights in the air. Although he didn't know much about magic, he could tell that the magic power in Seven Nights' hands was definitely several times stronger than the magic power outside.
"Someone is here."
The magical power gathered in Qiyeyuan's hands was instantly withdrawn, and the bright sky in Hui Nei reverted back to the slightly illuminated moonlight, which appeared again in the eyes of everyone in the city of Aishalotte.
A pale figure flew from the League army outside the military intelligence station and arrived in front of the magic barrier set up by Yali and others. Without any hesitation, the figure emitted a faint light and then gently bumped into the magic barrier that the League magicians had been attacking for a long time.
"Don't be nervous, it's Dongfang who's here."
After recognizing the person, Qiye hurriedly stopped Yali and Laithe from taking action below.
"So it was him that made us worry for half a day."
Light also noticed the arrival of the person in white and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Although he didn't particularly like Dongfangying, at least she was much better than the armies outside.
"Did you command them to stop attacking?"
In the blink of an eye, Dongfang Ying arrived in front of everyone and Light was eager to ask.
"It can be said, and it can also be said that it is not."
Dongfang Ying said lightly.
"What does that mean? Can you say it is or can you say it's not? Just clarify it properly."
Hearing this, Light became confused and asked urgently, "I took something to show them, now they have retreated."
"I just brought something for them to see. They have already retreated," Eastern Shadow walked up to Qiyue, "Su Shi asked me to get the military order. He asked if you needed help. He has prepared many city officials and will send them over as long as you need them."
"The military orders are here. There is no need for me to wait for the city officials' approval now that I have taken over the city of Charlotte. If we were to replace a large number of former officials, it would only cause panic among them."
The General of Qiyue refused Su Shi's kindness when the night came.
"Well, if you have any trouble, just light the fireworks, and our four major families' people will come as soon as possible."
Dongfang Ying took the military order and turned away.
"What did you show them? The military order is useless, is there anything more commanding than the military order?"
Munce, on the side, was perplexed as to why the alliance army, which could not be coerced by military orders just now, retreated after Yalita showed something from the East.
"It's nothing, just Nialli's head."
东方影轻身一跃从军情处飞身而出时轻描淡写的说道。
“尼亚利的人头？”
听到东方影的话七夜和尤图斯等人突然一愣接着急忙抬头想追问是怎么一回事结果现东方影早就已经不见了。
"Forget it, I'll have to ask again next time."
Watching as the silhouette of Dongfang Ying disappeared into a white dot beyond the outskirts of Charlotte City, Yexi knew it was no longer possible to bring him back and ask for clarification.
"Niyari died? Is she really dead?"
Youthus was dumbfounded when he saw Niyari being taken away by the ghost-like old man, but then he heard the news that Niyari was killed by Dongfang Ying.
"Niali must be dead, Dongfang never tells lies," Seven Nights said to Yuthus, then instructed everyone again: "Leet, take Togara and go rescue the members of the imprisoned Frost Mercenary Group. Aved, immediately take your people to the town hall and bring all the officials there to the central square. Mooms, take some people and find the officials who are not in the town hall and bring them to the central square as well."
"Alec, take a few people and go to the magic tower in the city immediately. Make sure to completely repair the magic shield of the city of Charlotte before sunrise tomorrow. Morris, go help him and if you don't have enough magic power, send someone to notify me."
"Youtus hopes you can do me a favor."
After giving instructions to everyone, Seven Nights turned to Youtus and said,
"If there is anything, just go ahead and say it, now my life belongs to your Frost Mercenary Group."
You Tuss expressionlessly said. Niali was suddenly killed by the Eastern Shadow Clan, which was a huge blow to him as he intended to avenge his adoptive father, Niali, himself.
"You take your people and follow the retreating allied forces, and if they turn back halfway, immediately send someone to inform me."
Although knowing that everything Utus did to the Frost Mercenary Group was part of Niali's conspiracy, seeing Utus change in this way, Qiyue didn't know what to do. Mok handed over the Frost Mercenary Group to him, actually meaning to use his strength to deal with the Steel Mercenary Group from within.
"Okay, follow me."
Youtus nodded slowly and led his three team members away from the military intelligence department as instructed by Qiuye to follow the retreating alliance army.
"What else do the withdrawn alliance troops need to worry about? Has Dongfang Ying already let them withdraw?"
Just as Alec, who was preparing to fly to the Magic Tower from the air, heard Shiniya calling out for Yutus to follow the retreating alliance troops, he landed again and asked Shinnya in confusion.
"Although the Eastern Shadow commanded them to retreat using Niali's head, the alliance army will not easily give up. Otherwise, they would not have defied military orders and continued to attack us. They probably saw that the Eastern Shadow is from the Eastern family and that the military orders are also from the four major families. They did not want to conflict with the four major families, so they withdrew. Now that the Eastern Shadow has left, he will bring back the military orders to Su Shi. If they come back with a sudden attack, what should we do?"
"Didn't Commander Dongfang Ying say before he left, as long as you ignite their fire signal, the members of the four major families will come here as quickly as possible. Why would you be afraid of those alliance armies?"
"If I set off fireworks, Brother Su and the people from the East will definitely come over. But if I do that and take over Aixia Charlotte City, wouldn't it be the same as when they lent me a thousand soldiers to capture this city before?" Seeing that Alexander still didn't understand his meaning, Qiye sighed and said, "Now, I am almost the enemy of all the countries in the Vantian Great 6. If we involve the four major families, the entire Race Alliance will be destabilized because of my actions. The worst case scenario would be that other countries in the Great 6 will join forces to attack the Race Alliance in the name of punishing me and the four major families. At that time, the Race Alliance may no longer exist."
“The captain shouldn't be that dangerous, right?”
Hearing Seven Nights' words, Alex took a gulp of cold air, thinking about the dire situation of the League of Races being attacked by the Tianxiang Empire, the Crazy Battle Empire, and the Wheat Nation, which would lead to the destruction of the city and the loss of lives.
"There is one more thing," Seven Nights looked up at the sky and paused before continuing, "I don't want to exist with the help of others. There is a strong sense of self-esteem deep inside me that makes me refuse their help. I don't know why I am like this, but I really don't want to rely on them. I want to face everything here with my own strength."
"Boss, you're right. You never rely on others for important things. Boss, I believe you will definitely succeed. I will go to the Magic Tower and repair the magic protection shield."
Hearing Seven Nights' words, Alexander nodded in admiration. What he, as a noble, wanted most was to be independent, and what Seven Nights did was exactly what he yearned for.
"I will definitely succeed... maybe..."
Seven Nights muttered to herself as she looked at the increasingly dark sky.
After the retreat of the Alliance army for an hour, the whole city of Charlotte was buzzing with activity.
The news of Necromancer Seven Nights becoming the Lord of the City spread throughout the entire city in the blink of an eye. All the residents were bewildered and hiding in their homes, while the head of Nialli was casually hung on the city wall by Eutus as he left. Upon seeing this, the frightened residents of the city hid under their blankets, while more residents of Charlotte began to pack their belongings and prepare to flee the city.
The city guard and the city defense squad, which were originally responsible for maintaining order in the city of Charlotte, all fled back home or sneaked out of the city with their belongings, out of fear of retaliation from the newly appointed lord, Qiyao.
While at this time, Qiye began a speech in the central square of the city, expressing threats and temptations.
"I think everyone knows who I am, although this is our first meeting. However, the wanted posters during these days have made you familiar with me. So, I don't want to say anything like self-introduction anymore. I only want to tell you one thing, which is that I am now the lord of Charlotte City. If you still want to stay alive, you must start working for me from now on."
"Let me make this clear upfront. I know none of you want to work for me, but as long as I am the Lord of the city, you must work for me and for the city of Exalot. If anyone of you dares to escape or refuses to work properly, hmph! My wanted notice clearly states my profession. I don't think any of you would want to become undead and serve me, right?"
Seven nights threatened the frightened officials brought by Avede to the Charlotte City Hall loudly. Seeing those pale officials, he began to feel relieved because he would need them to do something next.
In the face of the Seven Nights' threat, all the officials present in Asharlotte City trembled in fear and nodded hastily. Even if it meant working themselves to the bone, they were still willing to dedicate their lives to the undead mage who now ruled as the lord of the city.
"Of course, as long as you work well, your monthly salary will not change. If anyone of you achieves results, it may even increase. However, if you are lazy or inefficient in your work, every mistake will result in a deduction of half a month's salary."
"What about if you make a mistake three times?"
A voice came from the officials on the square.
"Then it will be a month and a half,"
Qiyue looked at the skinny civil official among the officials and replied.
"How can one deduct one and a half month's salary from one month?"
The petite official, who was neither angry nor thin, asked.
"Certainly, the deduction will be made from your salary next month, but the interest is 20 percent."
When it comes to money, Qiyue immediately becomes thrifty and careful.
"That's too expensive," Qiyue commented.
Upon hearing Qiyue's words, many officials complained that if they calculated money like Qiyue, they might be in debt forever.
"Otherwise, you can pay the interest-free amount for that month by yourself."
Seven nights, with a very compassionate look, told the officials below.
"If the work is done well, how will it be rewarded?"
The slim and small official asked again:
"If you perform well at work every month, the reward will be doubling your salary. And if you not only perform well but also have more tasks, the highest reward is ten times your salary."
七夜笑眯眯的告诉下面的官员虽然他此时说的奖励高的不得了但是到时他们办事到底好是不好最后还是由他说了算的所以他是根本不必担心的开出高额奖励。
"Is it really ten times the salary? Is it really ten times the salary?"
When they saw that the Night Seven wasn't that scary and heard about the rewards he mentioned, the officials below started to get excited. They were originally working for the money, and now they have the chance to get the salary of ten months in just one month. Of course, they were thrilled.
"Those who perform well will receive a tenfold increase in salary and undergo monthly assessments. Those with good work efficiency will be promoted and rewarded with a higher salary, while those with the worst work efficiency will not only be severely penalized but also demoted. Those who have no position to be demoted to will be dismissed."
Seventh Night continued to encourage.
"Really? We can still get promotions and salary increases?"
Hearing Seventh Night's words, the officials became even more excited. Previously, it would take several years under each Lord of the City to have the opportunity for promotion. And if the Lord suddenly changed, they would have to wait for several more years. But now, as Seventh Night said, there will be promotions every month. They couldn't help but think of the bright future beckoning to them, completely forgetting that they now have to work under the highest bounty undead mage in all of Fontaine City 6.
"By the way, who is in charge of the city's finances among all of you?"
Qiyue asked.
"Yes, it's me."
The thin official who spoke to Qiyue first stepped forward.
"Good, is the accountant still here?"
Seven nights nodded at the thin and shrewd official and asked again.
"It's also me."
The thin official replied again.
"Are you the one who acts as both the finance official and the accountant?"
Seiya looked at the slim civil servant in surprise.
"Yes, I have been taking over since the previous accountant resigned due to illness," the civil servant said.
"What is your name?"
Seiya couldn't help but look at the slim civil servant with admiration. He used to be the owner of the Dream Restaurant in the Holy Night Academy, and he knew that financial accounting was very difficult. He didn't expect that this slim civil servant could not only manage the finances of the entire Charlotte City, but also be responsible for calculation and accounting.
“我叫文特大人。”
瘦小文官连忙跪了下来。
“好现在我就任命你为副城主主管整个艾夏洛特城的财政所有税收、收入、开支都由你掌管。”
"Thank you, Lord Cheng."
Hearing Qiyue's words, Wentje almost couldn't believe it. As a financial official, he had always believed that not making mistakes was the best way to advance, and there was no opportunity for promotion. But now, he was suddenly appointed as deputy city lord. He felt like he was dreaming.
"It seems like there is no such thing as a deputy city lord for the captain. If you do this, if there is any issue in the future..."
Hearing Qiyue's words, Muzi quietly approached and whispered in his ear.
"Whether it happened in the past or not, as long as I say it did, it's fine."
Qiyue smiled and shook his head, saying that he knew Muss meant well by reminding him that if he were no longer in the city in the future, everything would be decided by the vice city lord.
"Right, I now appoint you, Lait, as the Deputy Lord in charge of the security within the city of Charlotte."
Seven Nights beckoned Lait over and announced the appointment.
"Thank you, Boss. I mean, thank you, Lord!"
Hearing Seven Nights' words, Lait was already a little excited about wanting to become an official. He jumped up happily. Back when he was in the Dreamland Restaurant, he was specifically responsible for security. Now he had the security of a big city in his hands. He was so excited that he wanted to go out immediately and show off his might.
“姆斯现在我任命你为副城主主管整个城市的治空权还有整个城市的督察权。”
七夜回过头对姆斯任命道。
“是城主。”
Hearing Qiyue's words, James's expression was not very natural as he knelt down and replied. Unlike Lait, he was originally on equal footing with Qiyue in the Frost Mercenary Corps. Although Moc handed over the Frost Mercenary Corps to Qiyue, he didn't have that feeling of being under Qiyue's command. Now, although Qiyue's appointment is to make him the deputy city lord, the feeling is not very good.
"Now, if I am not in the city, all matters will be discussed and decided by the three deputy city lords together."
Seven Nights didn't notice Mims's expression at this time, as he was beginning to reorganize the power within the city of Charlotte.
"Except for officials responsible for security, inspection, and finance, the rest can go home and rest. Please be on time tomorrow morning for work. Those who arrive late will have one month of salary deducted."
"It is Lord Mayor."
Hearing Seven Nights' words, the officials on the central square, except those who had to stay, hurried back home to rest.
"Alright, each of you take your people and handle the matters. Leith, you must ensure that there are no disturbances or any bad rumors in the city these days. James, familiarize yourself with the city's air defense points tonight and then rest. You will be busy starting tomorrow."
Seven nights instructed Lait and Muesdao,
"As the lord, I will go right away."
Lait excitedly called Pauloff and a few other members of the team to follow the sheriff to the city's security management office. When the city guard team was not there, the city's security relied entirely on them for management.
"Yes, Lord Mayor."
After replying, Ms. turned around and flew away from the central square with the city's anti-aircraft officers.
"What about me, Lord Mayor?"
Seeing everyone leaving, Went couldn't help but curiously ask Seven Nights.
"You? Of course, you should immediately report on the financial situation in the city of Asheville."
"The lord of the city has requested that you come with me to the town hall. All the accounts and account books, big and small, are there."
Wente replied and gestured for Qiyue to go to the side facing the city hall.
"Captain, were you once a lord of some city?"
Aphrodite suddenly grabbed Qiyue and asked in a low voice.
"Why are you asking that?"
"Seventh Night stopped and looked back at Aphrodite with a slightly puzzled expression."
"If you've never been a lord before, how did you know how to handle it just now?"
"This is my first time being a city lord."
"Really?"
Afude looked at Qiye incredulously, thinking that no one could know how to handle things as a city lord right from the start.
"Although it's my first time being a city lord, I have studied about these things in my early years, so it's nothing."
Seeing the look of disbelief on Afude's face, Qi Ye smiled and said,
"Did you study it in your early years? Squad leader, were you a continuation person from that city? Or were you a prince from that country?"
Afu De listened to Qiyue's words and speculated that he might be the heir of a small principality or city.
"It's not something you should have also learned. Every year in mid-autumn, we have been taught these things in the tactical research room. We always analyze what the lord of a city in the midst of war should do and what they should achieve."
"Mid-October? Tactical Research Room? Team leader, what are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean."
Afude looked at Qiyue in confusion, suddenly realizing that she herself had also studied it but had no recollection whatsoever.
"Does the Saint Night Academy Combat Department have a tactics class every year in mid-autumn to study famous historical battles?"
"Ah, so you're also..."
"Yes, I am also from Saint Night Academy. Well, I'm leaving. You should go get some rest."
七夜微笑的对阿芙德说完后向市政厅走去。
“研究的是战术不可能有怎么管理城中事务的事在里面的。”
阿芙德对七夜叫道。
“没办法战术我早就研究完了没事做只好去研究那些城主怎么管理城中事务。”
七夜头也不回的回答道。
"So that's how it is."
阿芙德恍然大悟的点头。
这个星期没有空多打字事情太忙了而下个星期也不知道会不会有时间再跑出来上网了所以vip暂时只更新了那么一小点真的是对不起支持我的书友们。另外以后可能会出现有一些日子不更新一次更新比较多的情况希望大家能见谅因为我在的地方没有网吧每次出来坐车就要五十多元再加上在城区呆上一天花费太大了所以只好找机会集中一次更新了！不多说了要睡了明天一大早就要返回工作真是烦人放假的日子都难得有！祝大家开开心心看书！＾＿＾