Chapter 67: From the Council of Elders to the Assembly of Citizens (Part II)
Word Number:228
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
Galavi was a member of this burgeoning settlement, living in an age where the old ways were fading, and the people yearned for something concrete: their own land and property. As an Elder, Galavi dedicated himself to codifying these demands into law—an act that earned him the vitriol of opponents and the fierce devotion of supporters. In nearby Malca, a man named Druchi shared this vision for private property and sought to win over his detractors through the power of speech. However, his eloquence did not bring him success; instead, it brought him a death sentence. Whether driven by a hidden hand or blind fury, a daring Pandir lunged from the crowd, plunging a dagger into Druchi’s abdomen. This bloody act ignited a clash between the two factions. After the chaos subsided, the assassin was executed, and the grieving supporters appointed a new Elder to take Druchi’s place. But peace was a fleeting ghost. An Elder from Yeviru, having caught wind of the turmoil, secretly dispatched a messenger to Malca’s numerically superior opposition faction to plead for aid. By the third morning, this messenger found himself standing before a grand assembly, tasked by the Elders to recount the "suffering" of the people of Yeviru to the citizens of Malca. The messenger played his part perfectly, stirring a tide of sympathy and rage. The E