Dungeon Defense

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A great man from each country, called himself, arrived in the city.

In the last four years, a vast republican uprising has erupted on the continent centered on wealthy cities. As a result, close to twenty free cities looked like a pilgrimage.

Seventy Ambassadors were dispatched from all of the new autonomous free cities, as well as other explicitly supportive cities on the Republican route, or a territory that personally favors the idea of a Republican.

There was never a single ambassador. Each party sent a fancy mission to exaggerate their greatness.

The people who make bitter laughter here are basically a minority.

“Ivar. Look at them. ”

I was sitting on the terrace of a temporary rented mansion. It was built in the center of the city, so the street was clearly overlooked. Right now on the road, an emissary from the North Frank Liberty City Alliance marched with loud music.

“They are the ones who revoked the right of the people. I guess the only people they talk about are rich people. ”

“Begging your pardon, Your Grace. Those without military power cannot gain autonomy. ”

Ivar stood beside me dressed as a maid.

"The military power of a city depends on whether you have the funds to buy and maintain mercenaries. It's a myth that municipality is a city without money. It's natural for a rich man to be the main pillar of a city. ”

“Is that so…. ”

I touched a pipe cigarette.

“In the end, the only places that succeeded in the uprising were wealthy cities. But, Ivar. Aren't the people who really need freedom poor? ”

“The sign thinks differently. ”

A vampire girl who is loyal to me but unhesitant to open her mind.

“A poor man who has no wealth has no permanent or fixed interest in his country. It doesn't make sense to give them the right to vote on the rule of the country. ”

“This is indeed your opinion. ”

I smiled small.

Perhaps Ivar's claim is now in the favor of most Republicans. Give citizens a vote. Construct a city council. However, it is absurd to give voting rights to all citizens.

Each person contributes to the city differently. Rich people pay much more taxes than poor people. With that tax, the city hires mercenaries. Thanks to the military, cities can protect their citizens.

It is also natural for the rich to exercise their voting rights because they contribute more to defending the city. That's the logic. Poor farmers don't get a vote. How much more can a slave who pays no taxes in a city have nothing to discuss?

“Ivar. Something smells rotten somewhere. The smell of contradiction. Am I the only one who smells and smells in that procession? ”

I had a gig.

“It is not only those who need one meal most desperately, but those who are hungry. Those who are already full don't need food. Likewise, the most desperate man in the world is slavery. But what happened? The so-called people calling for freedom say they don't have to give freedom to slaves, they don't have to give freedom to slaves. ”

“ ……. ”

Ivar bends his chin and ponders for a moment.

“Your Majesty. A person who has contributed nothing to the city. No, it would be unfair if we were given the same freedom to those who were significantly less engaged. ”

“A lot of people are confused. I don't contribute anything. Nothing to contribute. ”

Let's say a rich man has 1,000 properties and a poor man has 10.

When danger strikes the city, the rich are willing to pay 10 special taxes. However, even if a country is at risk of its destruction, it cannot pay 10 tax. It only pays one tax.

“…… but he insisted on calling his fortune Heaven. ”

Ivar rebuked me for listening to my parable.

“On the other hand, the poor wasted their time lazily and lazily, even though they could have tried harder. Of course, some people are born with limbs that aren't healthy or want to try, but they can't. They should be helped at the aid station. ”

When I was a child, I lost all my relatives and created the largest merchant guild by myself. I was convinced it was Ivar Lothbrok.

“Beyond that, poverty comes almost entirely from neglect. ”

Ahh.

Here, Ivar is decisively different from Laura.

That is why Laura loves me and why Ivar loves me.

It was a little bitter, so I lowered my voice without even knowing it.

“Ivar. If your life had been fated to end in only fifty years, you would never have created the Kunkuska Chamber." Don't you think? ”

“Yes.”

“Because you were born a vampire, you were able to succeed as you are now. But I have to ask. Were you born a vampire of your own free will? ”

Ivar shakes his head.

“Of course not. ”

“Again, was the rich born rich because they wanted to, and the slaves because they wanted to? ”

“…… of course not. ”

Whew, I spilled the weed into the air.

Cigarette smoke was faintly scattered in the pale winter sky like cellophane.

“Ivar. Perhaps everything is the same. Where did I want to become Dantalian? Some became lazy because they wanted to, and some became sincere because they wanted to. ”

I didn't want to, but I fell into this world and became the Demon King.

I could say it with confidence at that age.

“Our lives have been abandoned to the world since the beginning. It is the same in that you are born without arms and legs, or lazy, or already defined from the beginning. ”

“…… I can't agree with that as a sign. People have free will. ”

I just grinned.

Ivar, it is never because of your free will that you have come to love me. I manipulated you. I lied. There is no such thing as freedom in your heart about me. It's just the illusion of freedom.

I don't intend to reveal it. Maybe forever.

“Well, we're not philosophers, we're politicians. Let's talk about a more practical problem. You said it was unfair for a slum or a slave to exercise their voting rights in a city, but there is actually one way to legitimately assign voting rights to all citizens. ”

Ivar tilts his head.

“What will it be? ”

“Simple. War. ”

I shrug my shoulders playfully.

“There is a war going on and the lower class are acting as militia. He gave his life to protect the city. It's worth a thousand lives. So, the more war we wage, the more equal our citizens become. ”

“I can't believe I woke you up.... ”

Ivar takes a breath to see if it becomes zinc.

“A true Republican would need a great war to take root on the continent. The Moon Blind War is not enough. We need a war where 10,000 people and 100,000 people simply die, not 1,000. ”

“That... is a disaster. Nobody wants that disaster. ”

I nodded.

You can never tell Pymon these thoughts. Pymon basically became a Republican because he hated the Lunar War. To create a society of equality, to wage a war on purpose, you will be offended by hypocrisy.

Ivar looks at me with frightened eyes.

“No way, Your Majesty. That's why the Moon Blind War and the Puppet War...? ”

“Haha.”

I laughed.

“I only told you once. If someone cries out for equality, it's because he loves people. There is no way a man who loves a man can start a war. Your contradiction. ”

“ ……. ”

“No one would have done that. ”

I looked down at the square without saying any more. It's winter, but it's not so cold, so many people are out on the streets to watch the mission procession.

“But you're a fool. It's a countereffect to decorate the procession in a fancy way. You can show off the greatness of the city, but you can't give people a genuine impression. If any of the people who are attending this meeting are truly exceptional, they will show you a small procession. ”

That concludes our conversation.

Each party's delegation entered the city in turn over the full moon. The day before the council was held, there was a group of people who were very poor, unlike the missions that had come all this time.

Typically, the mission consisted of as few as fifty people and as many as 200 people. The force, however, mobilized only ten people. There was nothing luxurious about the look of it. Just to the extent that a slightly well-dressed farmer was dressed.

The flag they're holding is a red and white eagle.

The flag of the Habsburg Republic.

In front of him was a silver-haired woman walking in a uniform.

At first, the people in the square laughed at how poor they would be to have such a procession. There was also a citizen mocking in a loud voice. However, when it was discovered that the leading woman was the president of the Habsburg Republic, strange silences fell on the streets.

“Long live the Republic! ”

Someone screams. It exploded the bot.

Citizens cheered for the mission of the Habsburg Republic. The applause did not cease until Elizabeth entered the chancellor's chambers. After her disappearance, the citizens gathered to discuss the procession that just happened.

“ ……. ”

I watched as I drank wine on the terrace.

The expression "Long live the Republic" was strangely appropriate. It also meant the Habsburg Republic and the Batavian Republic. That's why the citizens must have responded comfortably. In other words, it was likely that Elizabeth was deliberately planted as a cheater.

“What a ridiculous woman. ”

I had to make a bitter smile.

* * *

The meeting flowed smoothly on the first day.

Let's say hello to each other. The continent's talented people gathered at the ballroom and laughed. I made the Longgwi princess my partner and attended with her.

Sanctuary Longgwi was not pleased.

“Going to the ball with you.... ”

“It's also for Brittany. Please be patient.”

“I know! ”

Longgwi has sharpened his teeth.

“You don't have to say it. Ah, Palace Athenia. Do not forgive your humble servant……. ”

She prayed to the goddess in a desperate tone until she got out of the wagon. I stayed in the mansion for a few days and realized that he was not a normal human being either.

When we appeared at the ballroom, it was quite violent. The Demon King and the Holy Spirit came out as partners. The impossible combination unfolded before my eyes, so it was worth doubting my eyes.

Indirectly, people came and asked me why, and Longgwi replied with a perfect smile like a saint.

“I heard that this event does not distinguish between humans and the Horsemen. I asked you to join the Dantalian palace for peace among the races. Thanks to the pleasure of the palace white, I was able to come here too much. ”

It was not only that people poured out praise on the Blessed Faith of the Holy Spirit.

I turned my eyes moderately to face the people with the saint. It was to find Elizabeth, of course.

It was when I cast my eyes on the other side of the ballroom. There was one eye that confronted me as if it were pulling me.

There, a silver-haired woman stands with a glass in one hand.