When the Saintess Arrives, No King Exist-Chapter 863 - 814: The Public Opinion Arena of Thousand River Valley

January 29, 1449, The Truth Daily headline report: "The Bloodless Winter Night"

[Our Correspondent]

On January 27, 1449, our Thousand River Valley witnessed a significant moment that would change history.

Under the leadership of the great Sun Holy Alliance's Holy Pope's Saint's Grandson, Horn Gallar, the Advisory Council of Thousand River Valley held an important meeting, announcing amendments to the "Great Charter" for Thousand River Valley.

After a joint investigation by the Holy Alliance's Pope's Palace and the Thousand River Valley's Advisory Council, this turmoil was defined as a "public security crisis caused by illegal political petitioning."

Its essence was that some disorderly political factions attempted to influence national governance through street mobilization without legal approval.

According to the investigation results, the turmoil was mainly instigated by two groups:

Noble faction armed individuals—a portion of the old nobility attempted to use force to coerce former Autocratic Duke Moliat, while inciting the army to interfere with the Advisory Council's affairs.

This act violated the constitution of Thousand River Valley and the basic laws of the Holy Alliance, being identified as illegal military intervention and political revolt.

Civic radical faction—certain radical civic representatives organized large-scale petition activities without the Advisory Council's approval, ultimately leading to a brief loss of public order in the city.

This behavior was identified as illegal assembly and provocation.

The Pope's Palace's announcement emphasized that, although the radical actions of the citizens were spontaneous and some participants were unaware of the situation's severity, the law must still maintain order.

Therefore,

The masterminds of the noble faction and their supporters will be stripped of noble privileges and judged according to their respective crimes.

Some nobles who incited rebellion have been sent to serve their sentences in Black Snake Bay.

The leaders of the civic faction will face administrative penalties, the key figures will be dismissed, ordinary participants will be detained for three to seven days, and educated.

In recent days, the petitions and conflicts triggered by social unrest in Rapids City and surrounding areas have been controlled to a minimum.

Learning from this turmoil's lessons, after adjustments by all parties, a new governance system has emerged.

According to the meeting resolution, all nine counties of the Thousand River Valley will formally become under the jurisdiction of the Holy Alliance Pope.

The original Village Monastery structure will be expanded, with Priests-in-Charge elected by each level's Village Monasteries forming a County Monastery to assist the original County Governor in administration.

In addition, to counter external threats, the mobilization of Defensive Army militia in various places will maintain local security.

The Pope's Holiness emphasized in the announcement that the personnel changes and constitutional amendments this time aim to ensure the survival of Thousand River Valley, discarding the old system dominated by nobility.

The Holy Alliance will continue to drive economic development, ensure wartime material supply, and strengthen the restrictions on noble privileges, ensuring national resources serve all believers.

This move has gained support from a majority of citizens and some nobles, although there are voices expressing concerns about the reform.

In response, the Advisory Council states that all the ultimate purposes of reforms are for the future of Thousand River Valley.

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February 3, 1449, The Truth Daily headline report: "Frontline Military Situation and The Outbreak of Summer Green Fever"

[Our Correspondent]

With the fierce attack of the Leia Army, Xia Lvcheng fell on January 23, 1449, while parts of the corps were still organizing counterattacks in the Kenke Town area.

However, the number of troops entrenched around Xia Lvcheng has reached 60,000, including 100,000 local and non-local laborers, totaling 160,000.

Yet amidst the tense battle situation, the outbreak of Summer Green Fever has made matters worse.

According to frontline reports, during the combat at Xia Lvcheng, due to the large concentration of soldiers and poor sanitary conditions, Summer Green Fever rapidly spread in the army.

Due to the inability of the Leia people to take action, Summer Green Fever has now spread to nearby towns.

The Holy Alliance calls on all believers to remain highly vigilant, avoid contact with suspected patients, and actively cooperate with epidemic prevention work.

Meanwhile, the wartime mobilization order is officially in effect, and His Holiness the Pope commands each county to summon new Defensive Armies to strengthen defenses and ensure the internal security of Thousand River Valley.

His Holiness the Pope expressed in the announcement: "Thousand River Valley is experiencing a critical moment, but we will not retreat.

Every believer should contribute their strength to fight for the survival of the nation."

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February 6, 1449, Mande Noble Report headline report: "The Bloodless Winter Night Should Be Called the Winter Moon Coup"

[Our Correspondent]

Exclusive to our newspaper, the Mountain Knights of Hotam County are soon to return to Lower Reif County.

Contrary to the "peaceful reform" declared by The Truth Daily, our newspaper believes that Horn's ascension was not a peaceful reform but a complete coup.

Lady Moliat was forced to resign without any forewarning, and the noble representatives of Thousand River Valley were marginalized, while the forces of the Holy Alliance swept across the entire Thousand River Valley in just a few days.

A Mountain Knight leader, who wished to remain anonymous, stated:

"Thousand River Valley is not a vassal of the Holy Alliance, and we should not give up our independence.

If Saint Son seeks to seize power through coup methods, we have a duty to stand up and defend the rights of the Female Grand Duke."

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February 6, 1449, The Truth Daily headline report: "Fifty Victories in Ten Days!"

[Our Correspondent]

Who says Thousand River Valley has been repeatedly defeated? Since His Majesty Horn took office, in just ten days, fifty victories have been achieved across Thousand River Valley.

These include:

Economic reforms: Abolished numerous noble privileges, implemented fair trade laws to protect merchants' and artisans' rights…

Military mobilization: Organized a new batch of Defensive Armies, summoned new corps, strengthened city defenses…

Medical epidemic prevention: Dispatched physicians urgently to curb the spread of Summer Green Fever…

Administrative reorganization: Formal establishment of County Monasteries to increase local administrative efficiency…

These measures indicate that Thousand River Valley is entering a new era, leaving behind past chaos and corruption, moving toward a more stable and prosperous future.

The believers of the Holy Alliance are victorious 24/7!

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February 8, 1449, The Chesapeake Bulletin headline report: "Old He Wu on The Bloodless Winter Night"

[Our Correspondent]

A brief report recently arrived from the direction of Thousand River Valley, saying that Mr. Horn forced Lady Moliat to step down through a coup.

Old He Wu must make a fair comment, Lady Moliat first lost the Battle of Shattered Stone Plain, then lost the Battle of Xia Lvcheng, indeed causing irreparable consequences.

It's very normal for citizens to be resentful; this doesn't mean marches should be launched or even leading to looting.

That being said, Old He Wu must nag a bit more, although the actions of the citizen representatives violated the law, they were after all for the future of the entire Holy Alliance.

The reformation of the Holy Alliance needs time and space, while the change of the nobility also requires an adaptation process, and should not be done with a single cut.

Lastly, Old He Wu calls for both sides to calm down and let the flag of reason once again fly above the sea of emotions.

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February 8, 1449, The Canal Times headline report: "Exclusive Interview with Lady Moliat"

[Our Correspondent]

After the political changes in Thousand River Valley, with the efforts of our editor-in-chief and Advisory Council Speaker Catherine, former Autocratic Duke Moliat spoke publicly for the first time.

In an exclusive interview with our newspaper, Lady Moliat emphasized: "I did not step down due to a coup, but rather resigned out of consideration of my own responsibility."

She further stated that Thousand River Valley currently faces huge challenges, and she believes Mr. Horn can lead the nation to victory.

Therefore, she has decided to temporarily withdraw from the political stage, going to academic institutions for further studies, hoping to contribute more to Thousand River Valley in the future.

Meanwhile, she called on all believers to unite and avoid unnecessary internal strife.

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February 10, 1449, The Truth Daily headline report: "Declaration from His Majesty Horn: Thousand River Valley Formally Integrated into the Holy Alliance"

[Our Correspondent]

Under the leadership of His Majesty Horn, Thousand River Valley has been formally integrated into the Holy Alliance, entering a comprehensive wartime state.

During the wartime state, Pope Horn Gallar will become the commander of all military forces, leading all military actions.

In the statement, His Majesty Horn declared: "At this moment, Thousand River Valley can no longer maintain its previous policies.

To resist foreign enemies, we must unite and fight with all our strength."