Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 734 - 687 Freedom of Speech

Perfikot did not conceal the matter of the Dream Bell and the collective dreams from the Northern People.

This was originally used to calm the people's hearts, and if it was hidden from the public, it wouldn't have any effect.

However, after Perfikot announced this matter, although most of the citizens and nobles expressed understanding, there were still some who voiced their dissatisfaction.

"This is an invasion of personal privacy! Who gave her the authority to do this? Are we going to be deprived of even the freedom to dream?" A middle-aged man with a righteous look was delivering a speech at the entrance of the National Assembly building, declaring certain inflammatory content mixed with ulterior motives: "What justification does she have to do this? What rights does she have to do this? Whose approval did she obtain to do this?

The public is not informed, the National Assembly is not informed, and even the Cabinet does not know what she has done!

This is a trampling on democracy and freedom! It's the arbitrary behavior of a dictator!

We should initiate impeachment against the Count of the North! She must not be allowed to act arbitrarily anymore, and she must not bypass the National Assembly to do anything that hasn't been agreed upon and permitted by the Assembly!"

This speech obviously attracted quite a crowd, with some troublemakers even cheering and applauding, but the vast majority of people just watched coldly, some even using expressions as if watching a fool or a clown performing poorly.

To the true rulers of Victor Empire, such rhetoric was purely a performance, not even worthy of being called a performance.

Is there a problem with Perfikot bypassing the National Assembly and the Cabinet to do what she wants?

In fact, whether from the legal process or the Empire's political rules, this is not problematic.

Because she is the Lord of the North, she lawfully possesses all powers in the North, and whatever she wants to do is not interfered with, nor does it need the so-called National Assembly and Cabinet's permission.

On the contrary, it's the National Assembly and the Cabinet that need her permission and support if they want to do something.

But evidently, some people insist on making an issue out of this, attempting to incite public opinion against Perfikot.

But so-called freedom and democracy? Saying this in a feudal imperial country, does it not indicate a certain senselessness?

This is also why everyone feels this is a poor performance, saying this in Victory will indeed stir trouble.

"Count Brandelis, what do you think of this matter?" At this moment, inside the National Assembly building, the Duke of Gloucestershire, who now serves as the Speaker, looked out the window at the passionate speech being delivered below, and asked Perfikot, who was sipping tea beside him.

The Duke of Gloucestershire couldn't refrain from asking, as this seemed like a direct challenge to Perfikot, even involving restricting her power, infringing on her interests in the North.

Should Perfikot perceive this as the National Assembly or the Cabinet attempting to limit or otherwise deal with her, leading to Perfikot's retaliation, the consequences would be unimaginable.

To avoid unnecessary political disputes, the Duke of Gloucestershire specially invited Perfikot to the National Assembly for consultations and communication to avoid misunderstanding.

"You actually invited me in advance to admire such a spectacle, I suppose you already got the news?" Perfikot leisurely set down her teacup, looked at the Duke of Gloucestershire, almost bursting into laughter.

"Honest words out of the shadows, we all know what this really is, merely a group of people with ulterior motives trying to seize power and gain benefits! As long as you and I are willing, we can end this farce at any time, even before it begins." The Duke of Gloucestershire didn't try to act vague in front of Perfikot, instead, he openly asked her: "But when my people tried to prevent this from happening, they were blocked by the Northern intelligence organization, obviously it's Count Brandelis's handiwork!

That's why I invited you to the National Assembly, wanting to ask you a question, what is your intention?"

Not only the Duke of Gloucestershire, but many people in Beloburg are concerned about what Perfikot actually wants to do.

No matter what she intends to do, only by clarifying her intentions can different groups position themselves advantageously.

Whether opposing or supporting, even maintaining neutrality, it allows various groups to gain benefits.

But the premise is understanding what Perfikot truly thinks, what exactly she wants to do.

"What do I want to do? That's a good question." Perfikot laughed, then leaned back on the sofa, presenting a very relaxed expression and said, "If I say I don't want to do anything, just want to see what kind of chaos this fool can stir up?"

"If this is your thought, then of course there's no problem." The Duke of Gloucestershire shrugged, as long as Perfikot is willing to express herself, it's fine, regardless of her attitude.

"Aren't you worried that this fool might indeed incite public opinion, even influence the entire National Assembly and Cabinet?" Perfikot curiously looked at the Duke of Gloucestershire, clearly more concerned with the motives of those behind the scenes than the matter itself.

Trying to prevent her power from further expanding? That's possible and also necessary.

After all, Perfikot is now the highest ruler in the North, and if she wishes, she can completely bypass the National Assembly and Cabinet's obstructions to do anything she desires.

However, Perfikot believed this was neither the truth nor the end, because if they truly wanted to do so, they could resolve this issue through negotiation.

Also, restricting her power? These people might have misunderstood a key point, which is Perfikot's power comes from her army and her contribution to monitoring the North.

This isn't one of those absurd novels daring generals to hand over ten thousand troops with a mere piece of paper; if someone really tries this, Perfikot wouldn't mind turning Victor Empire into a true dictatorship, then telling them what real truth is.

And, what the final interpretive authority of imperial affairs is.

"The members of the National Assembly all know what's going on, they even held a meeting beforehand, now it's only discussing Count Brandelis how you intend to handle these people." The Duke of Gloucestershire looked at Perfikot, eagerly awaiting her reply.

However, Perfikot stood up, letting the mechanical maid behind her put a robe on her: "I don't care, you handle it as you see fit; for me, this matter is meaningless."

Upon hearing Perfikot's words, the Duke of Gloucestershire clearly felt relieved. He was genuinely afraid that Perfikot might exploit the issue to then settle accounts across Beloburg.