Chapter 427: Wind

Among these, information related to Yun Mu is also increasing more and more.

These guys don't know where they dug up her deeds from over in Frostfall City.

They call her the hero who saved the Frost Kingdom, the Savior of the Human World, the nemesis of Evil Gods, and other such messy titles.

The first time she heard these titles, Yun Mu was stunned for a long while, and it took asking for quite some time before she understood the specific reasons.

Although somewhat unexpected, she did not feel all that surprised.

After all, the Frost Kingdom had specifically publicized this matter back then; thinking of it this way, it is not strange that people here in the Federation would know this news.

After all, looking at the map, the Frost Kingdom and the Federation are actually quite close.

"Hoo."

Putting down her Paintbrush and ignoring the notification in her mind about the increase in Painter Path Destiny Points, Yun Mu looked up at the scenery outside the window.

Today is the day the award ceremony officially begins; because the location is not far away, she did not go to the venue early—

A platform temporarily constructed within the City Ruins.

This was the intention of that Crocodile Scale Species Councilor; he hoped the ritual could be seen by everyone, and at the same time, warn people not to forget the disaster that had just passed.

Of course, this is also a good opportunity to display the current state of the Federation; the more beautifully the award ceremony is held, the more it can help people regain confidence after the disaster.

"Let's go."

Arriving in the living room and looking at the few people who were already prepared and just waiting for her, Yun Mu spoke up.

"Mm."

Brenna nodded and, together with Lucy, followed behind Yun Mu.

"I shouldn't need to go on stage, right?" Lita said with some embarrassment at this moment: "I didn't contribute much strength at the time; I was just watching from the sidelines."

Lita believed that she hadn't contributed much strength regarding the Federation's disaster, so when she learned that she also had to appear at the award ceremony, she felt a bit embarrassed.

Yun Mu knew her thoughts, so she smiled: "Hehehe, this isn't something I can decide, oh~"

"After all, it's not me who decides who gets to receive a medal."

"Besides, if Lita goes on stage together with me, I will be very happy."

"If I were the only one going up to endure the gaze of the entire Federation, that would be a bit too much, wouldn't it~" She scratched her cheek, half-jokingly.

"O-okay." Seeing her say this, Lita could only nod.

At the end, she added: "I will try my best to help Miss Yun share the attention!"

"It's 'we'." Brenna added with a chuckle.

The group chatted and laughed as they walked toward the direction where the award ceremony was being held; although there was still a long time before the ceremony began, many people could be seen on the road heading in the same direction as them.

"Miss Yun—"

From afar, a familiar voice came.

Yun Mu looked in the direction of the voice and discovered that Vivian, along with her father, the former Ninth Councilor and current Second Councilor Kuoluomajisi, were walking toward them.

And behind the two, Talitaluosi was dutifully guarding the surroundings.

Wait, no, this guy doesn't seem to be Vivian's bodyguard, right?

Yun Mu muttered in her heart.

"Good morning, Miss Vivian, and Mr. Kuoluomajisi." Yun Mu replied with elegant manners.

Thanks to the 【Eureka】 moment she entered last time, Yun Mu's 【Social Etiquette】 is now at lv7.

This is already comparable to many nobles who have been learning etiquette since birth; if she didn't say it, perhaps no one would think that Yun Mu was originally just a wanderer from Frostfall City.

Moreover, a high-level 【Social Etiquette】 does not make people feel estranged or deliberate, but rather makes them think the other party is just like that by nature.

If she skillfully uses this skill, combined with Yun Mu's Charm attribute and various traits, she believes no one should harbor malice toward her upon their first meeting.

And speaking of the 【Eureka】 moment, one has to mention Yun Mu's various attempts during this period.

That series of skill level increases last time really made her enjoy leveling up, so wanting to replicate it is the most normal thing.

It is just a pity that the trigger probability of the Rotten Wood Staff's 【Eureka】 is too low, only 0.01%; even though Yun Mu tries a few times almost every day, there are very few times when she succeeds.

And in the situation where 【Eureka】 is not triggered, the effect of the Burning Ring and the Rotten Wood Staff stacked together is only to make it easier for her to think about a certain matter.

It is still quite a pity.

"Ah, it's Miss Yun!"

Not long after meeting Vivian, Yun Mu and the others encountered another batch of acquaintances on the road.

They saw Xiliya's family, including Iliyasi, walking over slowly.

Because she is leaving the Orc Federation soon, Iliyasi chose to stay with the Fire Weaver Bird Family during this time.

This was also proposed by Xiliya and the patriarch of the Fire Weaver Bird Family, hoping to spend more time with Iliyasi before she leaves.

Perhaps after staying at home for a period of time, Iliyasi wouldn't want to leave.

As for reality... at least when Yun Mu and Iliyasi last met, the other party did not have the thought of staying with the Fire Weaver Bird Family.

And regarding Iliyasi's thoughts, Yun Mu also knew a little bit.

Although the patriarch of the Fire Weaver Bird Family and Xiliya and the others are very good to Iliyasi, for Iliyasi, who lived in the Frost Kingdom for over a decade, she still couldn't quite get used to this kind of young lady's life.

And, most importantly.

She wants to follow Yun Mu and the others to find the things she wants to do in the future. Yun Mu naturally supports this, but not entirely.

Because she feels that having the other party follow by her side is quite dangerous; after all, the things she has to do are not something an ordinary person can accomplish.

However, Iliyasi seems to have been prepared for this, so she didn't say anything more.

Anyway, there are so many companions that can be recruited in the Game Panel, including even the Burning Monarch from the Abyss; she doesn't believe she can't protect her crew members.

"Ah, is that Miss Yun!?"

A contestant who had crossed paths with Yun Mu in the Old Days Front recognized her identity and hurriedly stepped forward excitedly to greet her.

"Yes, it's me."

"You are that contestant who upgraded the Command Center into a Fortress in the small map, right?"

Yun Mu had some impression of this guy; mainly because, as a Transcendental, she had a relatively good memory, so even if the other party played quite ordinarily and had no special features, she could still recall them.

Not to mention this guy in front of her who had nearly caused her to suffer a great loss.

"That's right, it's me. I didn't expect you to actually remember!"

The young man was a bit excited upon hearing this: "Could you give me an autograph?"

After he finished speaking, his gaze looked behind Yun Mu.

"Uh, it won't take up too much of your time." Only then did he notice that the man beside Vivian seemed to be the current second councilor.

And those with fire-red wings on their backs were members of the Fire Weaver Bird Family.

"I didn't delay you, did I?" he asked somewhat fearfully.

"It's fine, it's fine."

Yun Mu chuckled and took out a steel pen, signing the young man's collar—mainly because this guy didn't bring anything else that could be signed.

After obtaining the autograph, the young man left happily.

And after seeing that young man leave, those Beastkin who had previously recognized Yun Mu but didn't dare to come up to talk, or who had heard the conversation between Yun Mu and the young man, also became eager to try after the young man left.

Seeing this, Yun Mu could only quicken her pace, while simultaneously using the effect of a Spiritual Painting she had recently created to hide her presence.

Finally, after more than ten minutes had passed, they arrived at the place where the award ceremony was being held.

This place, which was originally full of wreckage and ruins, had now been built into a huge platform.

And at the very top of the platform, there was another smaller platform.

Clearly, the large platform below was for the citizens to stand on, while the smaller platform one level higher was for the awarding of honors.

Building it higher was advantageous so that everyone below the platform could see the situation on the platform.

As for seats for the citizens?

Sorry, although the Federation had the ability to build seats, at a time like this, it was clearly better to let the citizens stand and watch.

Not only the commoners, but all the nobles participating in the ceremony, and even the councilors, had to stand below and watch.

This was not just to prevent them from losing focus, but also to let everyone feel the solemnity of the award ceremony, and to let those nobles and councilors realize that they were one with the citizens of the Federation!

Of course, saying it is one thing, but what the councilors and nobles were actually thinking, only they themselves probably knew.

At least on the surface, their actions and thoughts were consistent.

"Good morning, Miss Yun Mu, and the Princess from the Frost Kingdom."

Above the award ceremony platform, seeing Yun Mu and the others walk over, the Crocodile Scale Species councilor greeted them first.

"Good morning, Councilor," Yun Mu and Brenna responded with natural manners.

"Hello, Miss Yun~" Airui Laya, the Faceless Fool who had also been recommended and became the third councilor, waved at Yun Mu at this time.

"Good morning, Airui Laya." Yun Mu gave the Crocodile Scale Species councilor an apologetic look, then responded to Airui Laya.

Letting a follower of the God of Pleasure become one of the Federation's councilors—I really don't know what that Crocodile Scale Species councilor was thinking.

And the most absurd thing was that Airui Laya actually agreed! You are a follower of the God of Pleasure and Chaos!

Is there nothing special for you to do, that you instead come to the Federation to be a councilor?

Honestly, when Yun Mu first saw Airui Laya's name on the list of the Federation's newly promoted councilors, she still remembered the expression on her face.

"What's wrong, what's wrong, with that expression? Does me becoming a councilor make you feel very surprised?"

This was the first time the two had met since the Federation incident was resolved. As soon as Airui Laya saw the expression on Yun Mu's face, she knew what she was thinking.

"It is quite surprising." Yun Mu decided to tell the truth: "In every aspect."

"Giggle." Airui Laya covered her mouth and chuckled. She put her hands behind her back, her clear pupils revealing a joyful look.

"This is just a transaction." She said: "The Federation doesn't have many usable people right now, and besides, after the Beastkin God incident ended, there are many eyes watching from the outside."

"The news that a follower of the God of Pleasure has become a Federation councilor should be able to make those guys outside quiet down quite a bit, and as for what I want to do..."

"Hmph hmph, you should know." Airui Laya hummed twice.

What Airui Laya wants to do... is play games, right!

Yun Mu suddenly realized; if that was the case, it would make sense.

"Oh, right!" Just at this moment, Airui Laya seemed to suddenly remember something.

She feigned mystery, leaned her body slightly forward, covered her mouth with one hand, and whispered to her: "Just take it as my well-intentioned reminder, Miss Yun."

"During this award ceremony, some accidents might happen, you should be careful~"

(End of this chapter)