Chapter 229 – Chapter 229 ― Reaching Out to the Hungry (5)
Episode 229 ― Unleash Your Beast on the Hungry (5)
“One of the important things when you have to fight, especially when you run into someone in power, is a cause.”
Rennart lost face and gaped at him.
Justification is, after all, the reason for fighting.
However, I did not intend to use it as an advantage.
Moving for a cause. Fighting.
Such things were the exclusive property of nobles and knights.
Even if there is a cause for the powerless people who have to follow what the powerful say, what is the meaning?
However, the person in front of me had a different opinion.
They say they need something like that because they fight with the powerful.
“You tried to take care of the food of the people and the lives of the family members. But those in power in the country labeled it treason. At that point, the cause, the justice, is theirs.”
“Then, how should we use our advantages?”
Fritz asked.
Rennart looked at Roan with the same questioning expression.
“Probably most of the people will sympathize with you mentally. But no one wants to be a traitor. So you have to prove that you are right. And make the people on your side.”
“… You are saying that we should make it a political battle.”
“Okay. If you try to fight the powerful with weapons, you cannot win.”
The justification of saving the people, the justification that saving people is the priority.
It is better if it is a principled justification that all human beings have no choice but to say that it is natural.
The reason to save a dying person is much more intuitive and closer to instinct than the reason to be loyal to the country.
“Establish a justification and inform it. Show that you have justice. So people gather When there are many people gathering for you, the conditions for taking up arms are met. When the same conditions are met, you can create a winning situation.”
I’ve packed something grandiose, but
In the end, the logic is the same whether it is a fight between companies or a gang fight. I need more on my side.
And good reason makes my side more.
Even if those people can’t fight for me, can’t they give me another rice cake or interfere with others?
It will not be easy to start because she is now branded as a traitor, but in Roan’s eyes, Merde’s situation is a dry pyre on the verge of sparking.
Those who seek power love to take sides. That’s because it’s comfortable to occupy something.
Even if it is not a democratic society, there is a big difference between having the support of the people and not having it.
For her clique that is collapsing due to Grünent’s fall, this new cause will be a good excuse to rally them again.
In reality, he would have to take care of his own rice bowl first, but a nobleman who thinks of the people’s will and sets out to protect them. Noblesse Oblige. What a nice sign
“Thank you… Thank you, Aisen-sama.”
Lennart, who was brooding over Roan’s words, came to his senses and thanked Roan.
His face was incomparably brighter than when Roan first saw him in the cave.
“You said something valuable. Let’s talk with other comrades.”
“Anmut. Have you ever set foot in a place like this? You are a scary person too.”
To be able to straddle a group of traitors with such a calm demeanor. Even though they knew they were being chased, they didn’t let go. Urtellia deserves to be called a ‘charity project’. It wouldn’t be an action to expect them to pay for it.
“I didn’t expect you to help me this much.”
“You are also kind.”
As if a goal had been broken, Yurtellia, who was sitting in the corner, also praised Roan.
As if surprised by Yurtellia’s words, who had always looked at them pathetically, Lennart and Fritz looked at Yurtellia in unison.
But Roan smiled softly.
The logic of ‘using a just cause to make one’s side’, which I told them, also applies to Roan.
The more people who listen to Roan, the greater the influence Roan can have within Merde and Sprouse.
“I came to know this by accident, but if possible, I want to help you guys more.”
Lennart’s and Fritz’s expressions brightened even more.
But Anmut saw Roan’s smile.
He, who usually has an insensitive face, speaks with a smile.
Anmut observed that when the emperor laughed, there were two main reasons.
You are already interested in,
Or trying to get a crush.
The Emperor of the idiot tribe is well aware of the advantages of his appearance. When a person in power who usually has a blunt face puts on a bright expression and speaks kindly, people easily break down the wall in their heart.
Like right now
“Is it because the enemy of your enemy is your friend?”
Because Anmut spoke so calmly, the impulsiveness of his words slowly reached the people in the audience.
Urtellia opened her eyes under her cap,
Lennart and Fritz looked at Roan with dubious eyes.
Only Fiora, who stood behind Roan, began to observe the young man with interest.
“Anmut. Don’t you like me helping them?”
“I asked because you seem to have a different intention.”
“No one moves without intention. Isn’t even the pure kindness you show for your own satisfaction?”
It was quite a sharp conversation, but their voices were calm.
Anmut didn’t specifically want to attack Roan. He was just worried that these people would be taken advantage of.
Understanding that, Roan smiled lightly and decided to reassure Anmut.
“They have intentions, but I also have a purpose. If there is a point of contact between them, it won’t be a problem to hold each other’s hands.”
“Anmut.”
And here Lennart put his words.
“Are you okay. We don’t want to just receive one-sidedly. If there is something we can do, it is rather welcome.”
Lennart, who had looked at Anmut, looked directly at Roan.
“I also want to ask you a question. What do you expect from us, and what kind of contact did you see so you treat us like this? As you said, we are currently nothing more than a rebel faction.”
“The cause you are trying to establish and the power I follow match.”
Although I am not a priest,
I am receiving power from the Goddess.
I don’t think the Goddess will be angry with me for bringing up that point. Maybe he’ll just laugh and pass it off as cute?
“I, too, am striving to save even one person by receiving the power of Goddess Laurecia. And we’re both dealing with power. That much seems like we have enough in common to hold hands.”
Rennart’s eyes shone.
Tired and hungry from the battle, the expression on his tired expression had disappeared, and his eyes were shining with hope.
The one who will lead the mob moving among the people in the dark.
A knight or priest who knows both the bottom and the powerful is an appropriate target to convey and lead public opinion.
“Apart from the teachings of the goddess, the life of all beings is worthy of respect in itself. If you’re a leader, you should at least pay for being a leader. I don’t think a guy who doesn’t even try to feed his people doesn’t deserve to be king.”
Rennart’s eyes widened.
Even just robbing the carts of nobles and officials was something people would never have thought of. As a former knight, he was quite shocked by what Roan said.
No one dares to say such a thing in this day and age. In an age when it is a virtue for subordinates to follow the leader unconditionally, how dare they talk about the king’s ‘qualification’?
However, Roan, who made remarks that would not be cool even if he was accused of being a traitor, put up a pretty plausible shield.
Is there anyone who can beat this guy?
“After all, isn’t that the king of humans? To waste the life given by the Goddess with your own foolish judgment. How arrogant is this?”
[Ahahaha, what is this acting!]
Fiora gave a breathless laugh.
Everyone looked at Roan with their mouths open.
The eyes that said, ‘You must have been a fanatic fanatic more than I thought’.
Only Fritz chanted ‘Goddess’ and sent a sign of deep sympathy.
“I am looking for people who agree with me.”
“What are you trying to do by finding them?”
“I’m thinking of giving you a new home.”
Roan calmly started talking about Evirgio.
“Do you know the story that the country of demons, Evirgio, started receiving human immigration?”
“Yes?”
“Idiots?!”
Surprised, Lennart and Fritz made eye contact with Anmut and cleared their throats. They have already received help from demons. Said Lennart.
“This is the first time I’ve heard of it. I heard that the war has stopped for a while.”
“The land of demons has been desolate until now. So the demons tried to take over human land. But things have changed a while ago. The emperor of the demons declared that he would give land, a house to live in, and food to the humans who participated in the cultivation.”
“Yes?”
“Food… Give it? Where does that come from…”
A world without cell phones and without the Internet. Stories of foreign countries, even hostile countries, are not well told.
In spreading rumors, these underground organizations would be of great help.
“Because there are other human countries besides Merde. Evirzio is already trading with Arteala.”
“Just, are you saying that people are really fed when they cross the border?”
“Yes. Because the emperor’s order had already been delivered to the vicinity of the great fortress of the demons. But if you don’t want to risk it, I can introduce you to someone who can help with that.”
Rennart involuntarily swallowed his saliva.
This country has named himself a traitor, but he has lived as a knight for a long time. He was frightened by this conversation.
Merde is already collapsing from the inside.
Like a tree trunk being eaten by a termite hole.
“If there are people who want this, please spread the news to them. This is what I want.”
“How do I know if that statement is true?”
While Lennart was in shock, Fritz asked in a quiet voice.
As a former priest, he still has relatively little sense of duty to the country, the royal family, and the nobility. So Fritz was able to pinpoint an important point from Roan’s words.
“I want you to understand that it is too risky to send people who hope by vaguely relying on what Aisen-sama said.”
Reasonable opinion.
“Okay. I can be anxious You may check it yourself.”
And even at this time, the hand is prepared.
“Recently, the bishop of Berat has left the church and started running an orphanage.”
“… Are you talking about Bishop Sermo? The bishop has led the church…”
There are about 30 bishops in the Order of Laurecia. So Fritz seemed to know Sermo. It’s surprising that a tycoon on the level of a bishop quit the church, but it’s understandable that he runs an orphanage.
Why, then, all of a sudden, the bishop’s story?
Fritz’s eyes widened after being confused for a moment. Lennart, who had been listening to this, was also taken aback.
“… The bishop, leaving the church… Are you sending people to Evirgio?”
“He’s only an assistant, but um. Yes.”
Roan glanced at the upper right corner of his vision. Long Quest Clock. As time goes by, the magical power of the transformation tool slowly wears off.
Shall we finish the story?
I’ve already told Lennart and Fritz everything I had to say, and Sermo must be waiting for me too.
“I was on my way to see him today. I’ll tell Sermo, so let’s meet.”
Roan got up.
The former knights and former priests who had listened to his story had not yet fully recovered from the shock, but slowly got up along with Roan.
Knowing that the conversation outside had ended, several people poked their heads out from the inside. Receiving their greetings repeatedly, Roan escaped the underground space.
“You’re thinking of destroying it like this.”
“Hmm?”
Anmut asked. There is no malice in his question. Roan answered out of sheer curiosity.
“No. I have no intention of destroying Merde.”
Anmut was relieved that Roan’s words were not lies. And Roan smiled faintly.
Why break it
If I keep it alive, it might become a good prey for my wife later, right?
