Chapter 7284

Emery smiled faintly as he said to the Priestess, "Normally speaking, the Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars all have no authority to meddle in Grand City's affairs. However, I come today bearing their only will." Emery stepped forward and loudly announced, "The Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars all nominate Representative Harvey York as Grand City's next mayor. From this moment on, we stand with him!" There was only silence during the moment Emery announced those words. Everyone thought that there would be a showdown today between Wenzel and the Hierophant. Dan's faction might even join in. Truly, it was a game of thrones made real. No one expected that Emery would suddenly appear and present all of them with such a shocking announcement. All of them felt a chill run through their spines. The Top Ten Families, the Five Hidden Families, and the Four Pillars… Harvey, who was justified to be the next mayor in principle, now had no reason not to be one. When the Priestess saw this, she thought she was dreaming. Dan, who was not that far off, froze. In that moment, he clearly realized the threat Harvey had become. Members of all the Seven Families looked at Harvey in disbelief. Even Wenzel, who was going to step out to give Harvey a hand, paused in slight astonishment. No one could react to this. No one had imagined Harvey would be thrust into the center stage at this moment. A lot of them could smell the gathering storm. And it was going to be a bloody one. While others were still stunned by the announcement, Harvey frowned and gave Emery a look. "Mr. Emery, I don't believe we have crossed each other before this. Why are you offering me up like a sacrifice like this?" Emery simply smiled. "Oh, no special reason. However, the world is on the verge of great change. Grand City is supposed to be our most steadfast shield. However, because of the Seven Families' infighting, Grand City is ranked almost last among all the Sacred Lands. "We refuse to allow this decline to continue. That's why we unanimously recommend that you become mayor of Grand City. This is legitimate, lawful, and in line with conventions. Any objections?" Emery's expression became one of teasing. "Even if you do object to this, I'm sorry, but we're not going to give up at this point. All you need to know is that even the people can make kings." Emery's words weren't loud, but everyone in the courtyard could hear them. Harvey's brow furrowed deeper. From Emery's tone, it sounded like he was being a selfless man, and he was acting for the greater good and for the nation. If Harvey refused now, he would look small-minded, and it would stain his legacy forever. But if he accepted this right here and now, everything he did before this would make it look like premeditation and part of his schemes. In short, Emery didn't use any schemes and instead came at him head-on. Even someone like Harvey found himself caught between a rock and a hard place…