He quickly walked to a full-length mirror in the office, forcibly restrained all his violent emotions, repeatedly adjusted his facial expression in front of the mirror, and tried to squeeze out an "extremely amiable" smile.

However, his fat, pig-like face made this expression look extremely stiff and comical.

However, it was just like this, and he still had to act like this. Facing the fourth sword holder of the Kingdom of Heaven, he had to behave appropriately.

After a while, he picked up a bottle of Elf Alchemy Perfume on the table.

This perfume is extremely extravagant. It is said that in the legends of pirates in various worlds, a lucky pirate became a cross-border businessman after hijacking 10 boxes of this perfume and got rid of his mediocre fate.

Of course, this legend is just like a third-rate joke, without any credibility. It only exists to highlight the value of perfume.

Maybe this third-rate joke was spread by the elf perfume merchants themselves.

Kurd gently pressed the perfume nozzle, and a fine mist sprayed into the air.

He slowly and slowly turned his wrist and used a very professional way of spraying perfume - spraying it accurately on the wrists, behind the ears, neck and other key parts to ensure that the fragrance spreads evenly.

Then, he smiled slightly in the mirror, nodded with satisfaction, then straightened his collar and adjusted the position of his tie.

"Take out my treasured silver moon wine." He ordered his secretary.

This wine is an extremely rare 'Silver Moon Holy Wine', brewed from a secret vineyard in the New World. The wine is clear and has a mellow taste. It is regarded as a top luxury product in the upper class.

"Yes." The secretary responded, and then hurriedly left the place on high heels.

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13:30 P

The reception room of the Cultural Council headquarters.

The reception room where Xia Xiu is currently located is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious places in the entire building.

A huge crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and the soft light shines down, reflecting the magnificent decoration.

The surrounding walls are covered with works by famous painters from the New York Theater District, and the colors of the oil paintings appear particularly vivid under the light.

A bouquet of the most precious white wattle flowers in the New World is placed in the center of a long marble table, exuding a faint fragrance.

The heavy velvet-textured curtains drape gently, filling the room with an elegant and solemn atmosphere.

Xia Xiu sat casually on a leather sofa, with his iconic black top hat and silver cane beside him.

He looked a little lazy, his left hand resting casually on the armrest of the sofa, his posture extremely relaxed.

The whole person seemed to be integrated with the surrounding luxurious environment, but under his seemingly loose appearance, his thoughts never stopped.

In a place invisible to others, various information from the think tank [Adam] of the Authority is flowing in the retina of the fourth sword holder in the Kingdom of Heaven. The data stream is constantly emerging, and the information is imported into his eyes one after another.

Suddenly, a message caught his attention.

He pointed casually with his right hand, and the words in his retina flashed out:

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***【Edisi Federal News Special Report】***

February 2, 1591 in the Terran calendar

Title: Mary Collins, chairwoman of the Stewardship Committee, was assassinated in Washington, D.C., by the Taliban Riots.

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This morning, an assassination that shocked the country claimed the life of Mary Collins, chairperson of the Edici Federal Racing Supervisory Committee.

The attack occurred near downtown, the District of Columbia, when Ms. Collins was assassinated on her way back from a press conference to brief the public on plans to increase security at horse racing events for infected people.

She is a key figure in the federal horse racing industry. In the New World, before the birth of the [Golden Tree], she has been committed to promoting infected people to participate in horse racing and helped formulate a number of policies and regulations.

Attack details:

The incident occurred at 10:45 in the morning, when Ms. Collins and her accompanying team had just left the venue. An assassin disguised as a reporter infiltrated the media team, approached Collins as he walked to the vehicle, and detonated an explosive device hidden in the camera.

The explosion directly resulted in Collins' death on the spot, and several people accompanying him were seriously injured.

After the attack, the Liberation Hooves organization {related link} quickly issued a statement through underground channels, claiming responsibility for the incident and accusing Collins of being "a tool to exploit and objectify infected people."

Collins' influence and controversy:

As Chair of the Tournament Stewardship Committee, Mary Collins has deep influence in government and business.

Before the birth of the new world, she had already led a number of policies related to the "Horse Racing Girl Race" {related link}, and actively promoted legislation to enable infected people to participate in national horse racing competitions on a larger scale.

Although Collins has publicly emphasized that these events provide equal opportunities for people with HIV to show off, her policy has also aroused dissatisfaction among many groups of people living with HIV, who believe that it exacerbates the objectification and exploitation of people living with HIV.

Liberation Hoofs’ statement and government response:

Liberation Hooves said in a statement that Collins' death was a major victory for them against the federal government's policy on infected people, and they will continue to fight against all power institutions and individuals that exploit and oppress infected people.

Ms Collins' death marked a more violent phase for the group.

The federal government of Edici issued an urgent response to this incident, vowing to intensify its crackdown on Liberation Hooves and its members.

A spokesman for the federal office said: "This heinous act is a serious challenge to federal security, and we will use all means to bring the perpetrators to justice to ensure that such atrocities never happen again."

The government also announced that it would raise the level of security prevention and control for all senior officials and event venues related to horse racing events, and deploy more security forces to prevent further attacks.

Public reaction:

Mary Collins' assassination sparked widespread panic and anger across the country.

People who support the government's horse racing policy expressed their condolences, while advocates for the rights of infected people used this incident to call on the government to review the horse racing policy for infected people.

Protests have broken out in several cities demanding an overhaul of horse racing rules and an end to the objectification of infected people.

The assassination brought new waves of tension between the federal government and the infected, and heightened public attention to the Taliban and its increasingly violent methods.

The investigation into the incident continues, and the situation in the Edici Federation will be closely watched in the coming weeks.

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Xia Xiu couldn't help but rub his eyebrows, a look of helplessness appeared on his face.

I couldn't help but sigh:

"It's the prelude to another storm, the conflict between infected people and humans, the conflict between the abnormal community and the government..."

"These contradictions have always been one of Terra's most difficult dilemmas... and every time, there is a feeling that a storm is coming."

He squinted his eyes slightly, seeming to be thinking about the next situation.

"This time, we must not allow the situation to develop to the point of the Bodhi Tree Massacre. When necessary, the Administration can only suppress it by treating the symptoms rather than the root cause."

squeak--

While Xia Xiu was meditating, the door was gently pushed open, and a secretary with a curvy figure walked in.

She was wearing black business attire and black stockings that highlighted her slender legs. She was holding a delicate silver plate with a bottle of uniquely shaped wine - Silver Moon Wine.

The body of the bottle is as smooth as a mirror, glowing with a faint silver light, as if it contains the power of moonlight, and the mouth of the bottle is engraved with complex moon patterns.

The secretary walked gently in front of Xia Xiu, bowed slightly respectfully, and then uncorked the bottle of Silver Moon Wine in an orderly manner, and an elegant aroma suddenly filled the air.

She poured the wine into a glass made of crystal. The wine flowed slowly, showing a clear and translucent silver color. The liquid rippled in the glass like moonlight, and tiny silver light spots shone on the surface of the wine.

After pouring the wine, the secretary stood aside, still holding the Silver Moon wine firmly with both hands, his eyes lowered and his movements meticulous.

At the same time, the door was opened again, and a fat-headed, rosy-faced man walked in with a smile on his face.

It is the director of the Social and Cultural Committee, Adelaide Kurd.

He walked toward Xia Xiu enthusiastically with slightly clumsy steps.

"Your Excellency Abraham, welcome! Your arrival really makes us shine! I have been looking forward to it for a long time!" The fat Kurd's voice was loud and full of enthusiasm.

His right hand was extended wide and placed in mid-air, obviously wanting to shake hands with Xia Xiu.

Xia Xiu raised his eyes and glanced at Kurd, then looked at the secretary standing respectfully beside him. He already had a clear picture of this fat-headed and big-eared bureaucrat.

He stood up, with a faint smile, and shook hands with Kurd. The strength of his hand was not strong, and he handled the matter politely. He maintained a polite and distant look on his face, and his tone was calm:
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