Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire
Chapter 434 - 265: The Spirit of the Future Fairy Queen

Chapter 434: Chapter 265: The Spirit of the Future Fairy Queen

"Your Highness, this is the self-examination list submitted by the stationed fairies of each city."

The Dragon Fairy Sifreya handed over a stack of lists to the Golden Dragon, but Noah, lounging on the golden throne, did not look at the list. Instead, he gazed ahead at his favored, who might have the opportunity to ascend to become the Dragon Demon King and achieve legendary status.

"Have you seen these lists?"

"I have."

In her natural state, Sifreya’s true form was already seven meters tall, and she knelt on one knee to the ground. Despite her giant-like stature, she appeared extremely small before the Golden Dragon, who had bestowed her with everything.

"What are your thoughts?"

"The administrative system of our territory, as well as the internal workings of our fairies, needs a round of purging."

Sifreya answered without hesitation.

"Do you think relying on these self-examination lists can achieve the goal of purging?"

The decay and degeneration of the judicial system, especially the emergence of penance money, greatly infuriated Noah. Therefore, upon regaining consciousness, Noah immediately ordered a self-examination.

Under his very eyes, there were basically no issues in Elisium City. In this city, the fairies responsible for administration expressed considerable shock towards the penance money.

However, outside Elisium City, in the towns and villages under the citadel’s jurisdiction, similar fines had already appeared. In more distant regions, penance money had already become a widespread fine system.

This is a problem that exists in any country, any region, and any era - the further the area from the center of power, the weaker the control and influence of the radiating system and order.

Noah understood but could not accept it. While he could tolerate a degree of local autonomy, it did not mean these parasites could trample on the rules he established, disregarding his decrees, and treating his law code as a price list for extortion.

"Absolutely not."

Upon hearing Noah’s question, Sifreya responded resolutely.

As one of the first to follow the Golden Dragon and serve Noah the longest, Sifreya could sense just how angry this dragon in front of her was.

Thus, as a Dragon Fairy on the edge of legend, she knew how she should express her stance at this moment.

"Then what do you propose we do?"

"Request the Paladins to conduct a review of our fairies, and form an investigation team from those passing the review to conduct a second investigation in various towns."

Before submitting the list to Noah, Sifreya had already envisioned various scenarios and how to respond.

It was impossible to claim that the fairy collective knew nothing about the emergence of penance money.

Although the further from Elisium City, the fewer the fairies, the fairies controlled the administrative power and held the core authority. The appointment and delegation of officials in various cities and regions were all managed and arranged by the fairies.

Therefore, the fairies could not be absolved of blame, and even she had to bear responsibility. Noah’s attitude clearly indicated the seriousness of the issue, as she had never faced such an inquiry before.

"To have the fairies passing the Paladin review form an investigation team to investigate the judicial system in various regions is a good suggestion."

Initially, Noah praised the solution proposed by this chief fairy, but his tone soon shifted,

"However, don’t you think it’s redundant and too bothersome? Since you have already decided to involve the Paladins, why not directly commission them to investigate the judicial system in various regions?"

"Your Highness!"

Sifreya prostrated on the ground, realizing that the dragon before her was truly enraged.

Even though she suggested letting the Paladins review the fairies, fairies had always enjoyed a privilege - no matter how great their crimes, they could evade execution.

Even if they failed the review, the worst punishment for fairies would be confiscation of property and dismissal, at most staying in Fairy Town for a few decades before emerging again.

Therefore, Sifreya’s suggestion was the mildest method with minimal scrutiny of the territory’s administrative system.

Clearly, the Holy Dragon was dissatisfied with her suggestion and insisted on incorporating the Paladins for a round of scrutiny on the territory’s administrative system.

This was terrifying, as even ordinary powerless and inactive individuals would struggle to pass the Paladins’ review, let alone these officials tainted by power.

Once the Paladins were involved, it would mean a terrifying purge, a bloody massacre from top to bottom where no one could survive, entirely different from the fairy-led review.

"Sifreya, I have granted the fairies too many privileges. This is my fault; I should not have been so indulgent with you, allowing you to degenerate and corrupt to this point."

Noah seemed to be reprimanding the fairies, but he was also reflecting on himself.

From his juvenile days, the fairies followed him to this day, growing into the largest political and extraordinary group under his command.

There was no second or third; under Noah’s command, there was no second race capable of competing with the fairies - this was a problem, and Noah had clearly realized it.

Fairies are not a desireless race; they are not pure, their spirits not immaculate. Especially the Dragonified Fairies, they harbor desires no less intense than the Dragon Species, and they share the same vices.

Thus, indulging the fairies with immense powers and granting them the privilege of crime impunity could be seen as Noah’s mistake, and he must take part of the main responsibility for the emergence of penance money.