All-around teacher at the magic academy

"In my view, the workers' strike is not just a protest, but a yearning for freedom and a resistance against injustice."

Their actions are praiseworthy and noble.

They are fighting for their rightful rights in their own way; they are resisting unreasonable oppression and exploitation.

He raised his voice, his tone firm and powerful: "The reason they chose to unite and stand up in resistance is because they could no longer tolerate the unreasonable oppression and exploitation."

"Their actions are a testament to their yearning for freedom and their pursuit of justice."

Hughes took a step forward, his eyes gleaming with determination: "In fact, we are not fundamentally different from them."

"We are just like them, ordinary people who yearn for freedom and fairness. The difference is that our thinking is more mature and our goals are clearer."

"But just now, I received another unsettling piece of news."

Hughes’s voice was deep and powerful, and his words conveyed an undeniable sense of urgency.

"That means the higher-ups will take extremely harsh measures to suppress this incident. They may start tonight, or maybe tomorrow morning."

“That’s why I urgently summoned everyone here,” Hughes said, his gaze sweeping across the congregation, his eyes filled with conviction and determination.

“We pray every day, and our devotion and determination have been witnessed by our Lord. Now is the time for us to be tested.”

“We cannot let those powerful people succeed, because if they succeed, they will be even more unscrupulous in suppressing us and depriving us of our freedom and rights.”

Hughes' voice grew increasingly impassioned, his words like a raging fire igniting the hearts of everyone present: "Therefore, we cannot stand idly by; we must take action."

"Here, I have an important request to make to everyone."

"I ask everyone to secretly join the ranks of the workers after you leave here, to spread the idea of ​​freedom, to empower those workers who are not of firm will, to help them strengthen their will to resist, and not to let them be deceived by the lies of the powerful."

"Please be careful not to reveal your identities during the operation,"

Hughes’ tone turned serious, and his eyes revealed his concern for the safety of the congregation.

"Because once discovered, we will suffer even more brutal repression. Please remember that everything we do is for freedom, for the future we all yearn for. Our Lord will always be with us, watching over our every step."

After Hughes's eloquent speech, he looked down at the attentive congregation below and felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He was almost moved by his own words.

He raised his right hand and shouted the slogan in a high-pitched voice: "For freedom!"

"For freedom!" the followers responded in unison, their voices echoing through the air, full of power and determination.

"For freedom!" Hughes shouted again, his voice even more resolute.

"For freedom!" The clergy's voices rang out again, this time louder, as if their voices could pierce the clouds and reach the hearts of every believer who longed for freedom.

......

Tommy and Kirby stood at the edge of the crowd, their eyes revealing indifference and even contempt.

They looked at the excited congregation around them like two adults looking at a group of ignorant children.

"Look at them, they're like puppets being manipulated."

Tommy said in a low voice, a mocking smile on his lips, "They think they are fighting for their beliefs, but in reality they are just pawns in someone else's game."

Koby nodded, his eyes also filled with disdain: "They're probably either irrational lunatics or living too comfortably, which is why they're so easily manipulated."

"I really don't know how that Archbishop Hughes managed to gather such a large group of blind followers."

The two exchanged a glance, both understanding that this gathering was not accidental, but part of their mission.

They came here to gather information and understand the other side's plans.

It seems this mission isn't too difficult. No, perhaps the most dangerous moment will be when we face that archbishop, Tommy thought.

However, compared to 200 pounds, this level of danger is acceptable, and the current situation is much better than he expected.

He had initially thought things would be complicated, given the large number of followers, but it turned out these people were simply inciting the workers to create chaos.

"I don't see Rhine," Koby whispered to Tommy beside him after looking around.

“He shouldn’t be here,” Tommy said.

"Ok."

......

"You're hiding something from me." Rhine's gaze was fixed on Arthur, his tone carrying an undeniable seriousness.

Arthur's eyes flickered slightly, as if he hesitated whether he should tell the truth: "Um...you found out?"

“Hmm, I was wondering why you’ve been acting so strange lately.” Rhine frowned, clearly displeased with Arthur’s concealment.

Arthur sighed deeply, looking somewhat helpless: "Sigh, there's nothing I can do. I'm in this position and I have no choice. Everyone does it this way now, and if you don't, you're considered an outsider."

Rhine's face showed an even more puzzled expression, and he frowned: "What do you mean by being forced to? What do you mean by not fitting in?"

I just wanted to ask you about you and that woman you're close to, why did you give such a strange answer? I don't quite understand what you're saying.

Arthur was silent for a moment, seemingly sorting out his thoughts, before changing the subject: "The workers are likely to have an outburst tomorrow; this conflict is difficult to resolve."

"What?" Rhine listened to Arthur's words in shock.

Seeing Rhine's expression, Arthur realized he might have said something wrong; Rhine seemed unaware of what he was about to do.

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