Chapter 243 Lucian, Friend of Nature (Third Update)
"Huh?" Lucian was a little surprised by this sudden arrangement, he didn't prepare the content of his speech, and what could he say to have a good effect?
In fact, Lucian initially prepared a speech to convince the committee members, but Florence did not mention this aspect for two days, which made Lucian think that something similar would not happen, so he slackened and forgot.
Elsteen and Exilion looked very excited, muttering repeatedly: "We must fully explain the concept of natural balance of our druids, so that those magicians can agree and accept it!"
The brief excitement made the two elves not produce any pressure, and Lucian's head was twitching and aching. What should I say? There won't be enough convincing content for a while!
The main thing about intervening in pollution treatment is that a long-term person has a long-term vision for his own living environment, which is a rational action, and there is no pain in the skin for the time being.
Led by the Adamantium Golem, Lucian, Estine, and Exilion came to the side door of the Council Hall, where they sat on a soft bench and waited for the summons inside.
Tick-tock, the clock on the wall across the corridor made a mechanical monotonous sound, and Arestine, who had lost her excitement, suddenly became nervous and looked at Lucian eagerly: "Mr. Evans, wait for what I should say." This is no different from her experience in presiding over the "Sacrifice of the Tree" in the Elven Court, not just following the prescribed process to complete it, and not facing familiar elf companions, but with sinister magicians.
Lucian scolded him, and then said to Estine with a pleasant face: "Talk about the consequences of not dealing with pollution, natural revenge, etc., isn't this what you are good at?"
"Talk about the consequences of not dealing with pollution, the revenge of nature......" Arestine repeated, trying to calm herself. Exilion is much calmer, he presides over many things in the elven royal court, and often deals with visiting guests on behalf of the royal family, and he has significantly more experience in giving speeches than his younger sister.
Just as Alastine was struggling to think about the content of her speech, there was a soft squeak, the side door opened, and a girl wearing the badge of a fourth-level arcanist and a five-ring magician walked out lightly.
"Dear two guests, which of you will give a speech first." Her voice was crisp, but she seemed to be afraid of disturbing the committee members inside.
Exilion looked at his sister who was not ready, stood up and said, "Beautiful lady, let me start first."
"Just call me Rachel, Your Highness." The youthful girl smiled and greeted.
When Lucian heard this name, he subconsciously looked up at her, only to see that she looked ordinary, her hair and eyes were ordinary linen, but her whole body exuded a vigorous, energetic, and upward temperament, which made people feel friendly at first sight.
Rachel is a magical genius in the astrology, force field, and illusion system with a similar reputation to Larry, Timothy, Ulysses and others, belonging to the High Tower, and is about twenty-eight or nineteen years old. She was not much different from Felipe, but now she has been pulled apart.
Sensing Lucian's gaze, Rachel looked away, responded with a smile, then walked in with Exilion and gently closed the side door.
About five minutes later, Exilion was sent out by Rachel.
"Brother, how is the effect of your speech?" Arestine asked with concern.
Exilion shook his head with a solemn expression: "They just listened to my speech, didn't make any statements, and then asked me to come out."
The atmosphere seemed to become depressing, and the committee members discussed for a while before letting Rachel invite Ellesteen.
Estine tidied up her simple, easy-to-climb emerald green druid robe and tried to make herself look calm and credible.
Also five minutes later, Estine came back with a beautiful face in frustration, and she said to Exilion as if she was about to cry: "I opened my mouth to 'talk about the consequences of not dealing with pollution, natural retribution', and subconsciously said what Mr. Evans taught as it was."
"You kept muttering this in your mouth just now...... What happened later?" Exilion distracts his sister.
Arestine pursed her lips: "Later, Ms. Florence comforted me with a smile so that I could fully express what was in my heart, but they didn't express their opinions, and I didn't hear a little argument until I left, as if someone was against it."
While looking through the materials in the soul library, Lucian casually comforted the two elves: "You have done your best......"
"I don't know what the outcome will be......" Arestine looked at the closed side door with some concern, "If it is not ideal, the joint relationship with the Magic Council will become estranged...... But no matter what, Mr. Evans, you are our friend."
I don't know how long it took, the side door made a small sound again, Rachel smiled kindly and enthusiastically: "Evans, it's time for you to speak."
Lucian was wearing a white shirt, a black night dress, and gold-rimmed glasses today, very formal, after hearing Rachel's words, he smiled and nodded, got up and tidied up his bow tie, cuffs, etc., and followed her into the side door,
Behind the side door was a narrow and quiet aisle, and Rachel led the way in front without saying a word with a polite smile.
After walking about ten steps, Lucian saw the committee members sitting around a large round table.
Some of them were wearing magic robes, some were wearing different types of dresses, and they sat sparsely, fewer than Lucian expected.
As a member of the Affairs Committee, in addition to Florence, there will definitely be all kinds of affairs going out, such as Rogerio a few years ago, so Alinge has only been in the early half of the committee members all year round, but today it has exceeded the lower limit, and only 19 members are present.
As long as two-thirds of the members present agree, the regulations can be passed.
After being taken to a seat opposite all the committee members by Rachel, Lucian saw Florence's gentle smile, she raised her right hand and made a downward gesture to let Lucian not be nervous.
Lucian coughed, cleared his throat, and then spoke unhurriedly: "Good morning, ladies and gentlemen."
"I think most of the committee members have their own blood descendants, and they all have their own friends and juniors, right? They breathe air, drink fresh water, and get resources from the oceans, forests, and mountains to develop themselves. This is the foundation of their survival."
Lucian's different opening from the two elves made the committee members focus slightly, and Rogerio looked at him with a smile, not knowing what was going on in his heart.
"If we recklessly destroy nature to develop, then they will ......" Lucian still drew the worst future according to the prophecies of the astrologers.
Lucian then tried not to laugh and concluded: "There is no doubt that our development must be prioritized to meet our needs, but we cannot assume that we can undermine our ability to meet the development needs of future generations. I think our development should be a sustainable development that meets our requirements for increasing wealth and developing magic, without not too damaging the environment that is closely related to future generations, within the scope of natural recovery, so that future generations can develop sustainably."
This is Lucian copied from a certain political book......
"Sustainability, a good concept. Evans, you go out first, and we will discuss the vote and tell you the results." Florence said with a warm and playful smile.
Lucian bowed lightly and left the conference room under Rachel's leadership, with a thought in his mind: "When can I discuss and decide on the affairs of the Magic Council instead of just waiting outside for the results?"
A small flame ignited inside Lucian.
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Outside the conference room.
"Mr. Evans, how do you speak?" Estine asked with a slight eagerness and curiosity.
Lucian probably repeated it, and finally said gently: "I don't know if I can impress the committee members, I can only wait for the results."
Next, Lucian, Estine, and Exilion sat quietly on the bench outside, waiting, the ticking of the needle beating like a disturbing noise.
In this very irritable and depressing atmosphere, half an hour seemed to pass very slowly, just when Exilion couldn't help but want to stand up and walk around, the side door slowly opened, and Florence, wearing a formal light purple cake dress, walked out, wearing a six-star arcane badge and an eight-ring magic badge on her chest.
"Prince Exilion, Princess Estine, Evans, the voting results came out, the first round rejected the proposal with ten votes against, seven votes in favor, and two abstentions, but at the same time proposed the direction of amending the proposal, so the second round passed the new proposal with sixteen votes in favor and three votes against. This regulation is not as strict as you might think, and there are only not serious penalties for alchemy workshops that violate pollutant treatment, and the main way to supervise them is to provide them with subsidies and more favorable conditions for the recovery of separated elements."
Florence looked at the two elves seriously and said, obviously the main reason for voting to pass the revised proposal was to form a stronger alliance with the elves and druids. Every sorcerer understands that if the council is defeated, they will not have the good life they have now, and the mages who hide across the Storm Strait and live in danger in the dark mountains are the opposite.
After repeated torments of disappointment, hope, disappointment, and hope, Exilion and Estine were still relatively satisfied with this result, at least with clear rules and discounts, they tapped their foreheads with their right index fingers, and said with the unique etiquette of the elves: "We feel the sincerity of the Magic Council, and we hope that in the future, with the increase of alchemy workshops and the deepening of magicians' understanding of the environment, this rule can be strictly enforced. We will report this matter to the royal court and the elders immediately."
Looking at the backs of the two elves contacting the hall outside, Florence smiled at Lucian teasingly: "What? Evans, do you have a little regret?"
"It's barely achieved the goal." Lucian did have some regrets.
Florence put her hands behind her back, looked at Lucian with her green and crystal eyes, and said in a leisurely tone: "Because your influence and strength are not enough. If you have an influence that most magicians admire, and a strength that they dare not resist and fear, then everything you say will be executed. Little boy, this is the most attractive manifestation of a mature man, you still have a long way to go."
"My husband, Oliver, is such a man, so even though he's a playboy, I love him deeply. Little boy, I hope you can become such a man in the future, and there is also a girl who loves you deeply." Florence smiled and waved kindly as she returned to the conference room for the next topic.
Seeing the side door close, Lucian tsked, Great Arcanist? There is indeed a long way to go.
With thoughts rolling, Estine and Exilion walked back.
"Mr. Evans, thank you very much for this incident, although the result was not as good as expected, but it was not bad either, and your help played a crucial role. You are a rare magician with a long-term vision and love nature, and when you return to the royal court, I will apply for the title of 'Friend of Nature' for you, which is the friendship of the elves." Exilion was the first to speak.
And Estine also smiled lightly and said: "Mr. Evans, don't be discouraged, the regulations can be improved one after another in the future. Everything you do, we all see, is so valuable. It's nice to meet you as a friend, and I want to give you the blessings of the elf."
As she spoke, she took out a leaf that looked ordinary but exuded a rich natural atmosphere.
Lucian did not refuse, because this was the main material for concocting an important potion.
This potion is called "Flying", which is the best auxiliary potion for promotion to the middle level, and the raw material requirements are naturally fallen leaves from the elf tree and must be sincerely blessed by the elves, so it is very cherished. To be promoted with this potion, you can directly generate a spell model of flying technique in your body, and your mental power is 50% higher than that of ordinary three-ring magicians.
This is really an unexpected gain!
"Thank you." Lucian took the leaves, and at the same time thought of another blessing on himself - the blessing of the little girl Mary. It has been attached to the body for a long time, but it has not shown any effect, and after being promoted to the third ring, it is time to look for magic books on souls, ghosts, curses, and blessings.
"Today I went back and wrote the piano piece Tempest for Natasha as a birthday present, and then I will concentrate on improving my magical strength and strive to have the ability to impact the three rings within half a year. Without strength, there is no treatment." Lucian thought silently.
(End of this chapter)