While Aiven and the others were busy climbing the technology tree, the "Lowland Republic" on the other side of the Black Sea was engaged in the most important event since its founding—the election.

With a massive amount of money poured in, the capital Antwerp City was rapidly restored and perfected at an astonishing speed.

Even in the cold November winter, the voting stations were still crowded with people, with long queues stretching nearly a hundred meters, as if all the city's residents had poured into the streets.

Everyone's face was filled with joy that the cold wind couldn't conceal.

Several young people resembling newspaper reporters surrounded a middle-aged voter, taking quick notes in their notebooks:

"Sir, do you have anything to say about the current election system of the Republic?"

"This scene today is something I never dared to imagine in my forty years of life—that it would be us, the citizens, who decide who becomes the leader?

And the government's purpose is not to exploit, but to serve its people. This is all thanks to Mr. Orange, who brought us this wonderful life."

"..."

"So, which candidate are you planning to support for the position of the first Prime Minister today?"

"Hahaha, of course, it's Constance Harlan, who promised to give loans to small workshops to buy steam engines for industrial transformation.

Actually, I'd prefer to vote for Speaker William Orange, but unfortunately, he's not running."

After the interview, he couldn't help but raise his fist and shout to the reporters:

"We've driven away the dictators of Hilus, and the great people of the Republic are the true masters of the country!"

Although half of Antwerp City was destroyed by the Ocean's Fury Horn, it was instead strengthened in its status as a center of wealth, prestige, reputation, and culture, thanks to the blessing of the Angel of Prosperity.

As the city completed its reconstruction, the population losses were quickly replenished, and it became even more prosperous.

During the creation of this emerging nation, one of the greatest innovations was enshrined in the Bill of Rights of the Republic:

All citizens of the Republic who are 25 years old and registered in the residence tax records enjoy the right to vote; those who reach a certain economic power and 35 years old can also obtain the right to be elected!

This bill, proposed by Upper House Speaker William Orange, quickly won over the hearts of every citizen.

We get to decide who becomes the ruler—such a blessing!

Ding!

"Saint William, everything here is moving in a positive direction, and the Lowland Republic is bound to become the 'beacon of democracy' for all humanity.

Starting today, all newspapers, poets, and singers under our control will sing the praises of 'democracy' around the world. Countless people oppressed by feudal royal authority will await our liberation with hope!"

Not far from the voting station in the parliament building, a round-faced Holy Professional in a golden robe withdrew his gaze and clinked glasses with another middle-aged gentleman beside him.

"All for the cause of God, Archbishop Barrett, a pleasure to cooperate!"

William Orange smiled, having achieved what he wanted, as did the Holy Professional who was responsible for persuading the Netherlands Bank Group to join the great plan (Chapter 634).

Currently, the Lowland Republic had established a system of separation of powers, with the government led by the Prime Minister exercising executive power, the Upper and Lower Houses exercising legislative and supervisory power, and the courts exercising judicial power.

However, the status of the Upper House was the most special, not only as a legislative body but also as the highest judicial authority for civil and criminal cases, sitting at the top of the judicial system.

Its judgments hold binding authority over lower courts.

It was essentially as it should be, as the eighty-seat Upper House was essentially a club of big bankers and capitalists, secretly controlling the elected Lower House and Prime Minister.

Elected? When all the candidates are their people, what difference does it make who is chosen?

The "Eye of Wealth" aims to unite big capitalists and bankers worldwide, not only in the Old Continent, the center of human civilization, but also in the New Continent's "Golden Palm Federation," which serves as their clean canvas experiment.

In their institutional design, they may gradually move away from direct intervention, opting instead to control state power through proxies.

After all, their vision isn't confined to this small place called the "Lowland Republic"; their future journey is the entire world!

"Saint William, the Supreme Angel of Prosperity's oracle has been issued, and we will fully cooperate with the 'Eye of Wealth' to take action."

Orange's eyes lit up:

"The new armed force, 'Democracy Fighters,' is also ready?"

"Of course! If you're interested, becoming Tier 3 is not a problem at all!"

At this time.

The "Wealth Church" had completely abandoned its privileges in the Lowland Republic, forsaking all ecclesiastical influence over the secular world, allowing the big capitalists of the "Eye of Wealth" to fully exert their strength. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

The previously ruling Habsburg Clan had already been expelled in the early stages of the war.

Now, in the face of capital's power, religion, royal authority, and all other autocratic forces could no longer compete.

And what is money? Money is the most powerful authority in the world! The world hustles and bustles all for profit, all the commotion is for gain.

Who in the world dares claim they don't love money? The "Eye of Wealth" can sponsor!

Who in the world dares claim they don't love power? The "Eye of Wealth" can support!

This is an unstoppable tide.

In the past, although the power of the Bank Group was also very strong, it did not have a solid backing.

It could only hide abroad to utilize the balance of power between different countries to ensure its own safety. Now with a True God as its backing, it's as if it gained a golden body for protection.

It can hardly wait to flex its muscles, ready to cast the radiance of capital and democracy across the entire world.

If there is a 10% profit, capital guarantees it will be used everywhere; with a 20% profit, capital becomes thoroughly active; with a 50% profit, capital will take risks; with a 100% profit, capital dares to trample all human laws; for more than 300% profit, capital dares to commit any crime, even risking the noose.

Conquer their people, occupy their countries, seize their wealth, harvest their beliefs....

At this moment, the big capitalists are reckless, there's nothing they wouldn't dare to do!

And the essence of "democracy" is the will of the majority, or directly satisfying the private desires of the majority, which aligns perfectly with "money supremacy". It is exactly the supreme weapon super capitalists need.

Once experiencing this system, "We also want democracy!", "Being a parasite feels great!", "No one can make me go back to the past!" will become the voice of all the people.

After stirring up the tide, it shakes the feudal autocratic rule of a country from the bottom.

Then quickly turns into the vanguard against royal autocracy, whether providing faith or pushing the trend, both are excellent carriers.

On the surface, everyone has a sacred vote to choose their preferred democratic leader, thus deciding the fate of the country.

And for the sake of votes, after coming to power, democratic leaders will naturally need to desperately enhance national welfare, seeking benefits for every voter.

In reality, from the voters to the head of state, all are merely puppets of the "Eye of Wealth".

Like Aiven and Liweina, those with self-restraint and understanding to implement "wealth redistribution" to ease social conflicts are indeed a minority among the ruling class.

The majority of royal families prefer using violence rather than benefit to govern the people, even if they wish to suppress violently, can they really slaughter all their citizens?

More critically, the extraordinary profession [Democracy Fighter] branded by the "Angel of Prosperity" in the Material World has already emerged.

Promotion conditions: Believe in the "Angel of Prosperity", receiving support from a hundred people allows for promotion to Tier 1 [Democracy Fighter], acquiring [Enchantment], [Public Opinion Surge], and other extraordinary abilities.

The more supporters, the greater the influence, the faster the promotion.

Once formed, it might become an overwhelming force that traditional extraordinaries can no longer suppress.

Then.

The one-person, one-vote democratic election mechanism means capital can influence or buy every vote, if countries around the world implement this system, it means international transnational capital like the "Eye of Wealth" can control any country's politics.

Within the same country, multiple opposing factions can be supported, ensuring that no matter which candidate comes to power, they must take care of the "Eye of Wealth"'s interests.

In this political environment, the more populism prevails the better, the more anti-intellectualism prospers the better. The more "independent thinking" they do, the smoother this harvest of masses will be.

Therefore.

Warning of turmoil.

He's coming, he's coming, he's bringing democracy!

...

The petty skirmishes of the human world have not affected Aiven and his group of wizards' journey of exploring the world above the sky in the slightest.

Whoosh!

A sparkling point of light waves eight beams, utilizing the powerful propulsion system from the [Life Magnetic Field], breaking free from the planet's constraints and rushing into the depths of space.

The projections inside the [Gem River]'s bridge show the surroundings retreating rapidly.

For aerospace, whether it's the first cosmic velocity or the second cosmic velocity, both refer to speed without propulsion.

If there's continuous propulsion, even if the flying device's speed is slow, not reaching the first cosmic velocity standard, as long as it can overcome the gravitational pull, it can orbit the planet.

In fact, if there's an infinitely long ladder, we could climb it all the way up, directly reaching an extragalactic star system a million light-years away with no problem at all.

After successive breakthroughs of the troposphere and stratosphere, with no atmospheric substances to block the view, it opens up to a pristine clarity, every faint star is so dazzlingly bright.

Sitting in the chair extending from the bridge, Aiven held Olivia's hand, feeling that just this scenery itself was worth the ticket price.

But unexpectedly, led by Milan and Calvin, a group of disciples erupted in howls:

"Yahoo, world beyond the stars, here we come!"