Chapter 258: Consul Election*
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On the day of the consul election by the representatives of the Union Cities, Fritz Ronie was at the government office. For the past two years, he had been using the consul’s office as his workplace, and now, he was sitting there, doing nothing.
Normally, he should probably be waiting in the waiting room, but this chair was the most comfortable to sit in. Fritz was simply looking around the room, which he would likely leave today, reminiscing about everything. However, that wouldn’t last long. Right now, in the grand conference hall, representatives from the Union Cities were discussing to decide the next consul.
They might have already moved on to voting, but in any case, it wouldn’t take long. That was because the consul wasn’t decided by the conclusion of a conference. Originally, there wouldn’t be any need for the mayors or those delegated the right to vote to gather for a meeting.
The reason they gather was simply that some Union Cities were closer or farther from the center, and it was believed that those living far away and lacking information needed to align their knowledge. Therefore, participation in the gathering was voluntary, and there was no obligation to participate. It was perfectly acceptable to vote as soon as one arrived on horseback and then, immediately returned home.
In practice, most of the representatives, who were usually the mayors themselves, stayed in Galilianin for a few days in advance, where the candidates visit them, and the bribes were arranged. In other words, they had already decided who they will vote for. Andbecause of this, the meeting didn’t take long. Since he had no chance of winning from the start, Fritz was as calm as today’s weather. He never thought he would face a consul election in such a mood.
About an hour had passed since he sat in the office chair. There was a knock at the door.
“Come in.” (Fritz)
The brass knob turned with a click.