Episode 173: Dream in the game becomes reality

41. King Kong's Travels (4)

The people of the Croesian Empire who were driven out of the city could not easily move anywhere.

This is inevitable because the citizens of a feudalistic country are no different from the property of the lord and the king and cannot move freely between territories.

Commoners who can move freely between territories are called free people, and the number of free people in the Croesian Empire was about 0.5% of the total, which was very low compared to neighboring countries.

In other words, most people of the Croesian Empire rarely even went outside the city except for work.

Therefore, they could only stare at the high walls of the city and had no idea what to do.

"Well, let's first create groups based on residential areas within the city and elect representatives. And we discuss future work through representative meetings."

Fortunately, a few people with higher education than the general public came forward and made such a claim, and people united around each residential district.

However, there is no way things will go well if the passive commoners of a feudal system are suddenly asked to elect a representative.

This is because in a class society, there are ups and downs, whether you know it or not, even if you are a commoner.

Thanks to this, rather than being determined by virtue, a person with a loud voice often became the representative.

And there was no way the residents would truly follow the forcibly elected representatives.

"It's stupid. Why should we follow you?"

"That's right, I'll just take care of it!"

Organizing the residents was very difficult.

Still, there were residential districts where people as smart as beans grow in a drought were elected as representatives, and the conversations these people had together were quite believable.

"There are only three options we have right now."

"What is that?"

"The first is to become a slash-and-burn farmer and pioneer new land."

Even if one becomes a slash-and-burn farmer and pioneers land, if the land is located within the principality, it ultimately belongs to Adrian.

This means that it won't be strange if you get kicked out at any time.

There was no way they didn't know that.

"The second is to naturalize in another country."

As of now, it was the most obvious solution.

But the problem was that there was no way neighboring countries would accept them.

Not only was it inevitable that the Reinharts Empire would pay attention, but it was not a world generous enough to accept commoners who had nothing, especially citizens of defeated countries.

"The third and final step is to make a deal with the King of Kong."

"A deal?"

"You are officially allocated a certain amount of territory within the principality, and you pay a price for it."

"Nonsense! This land belongs to our Croesian people! Why do we have to pay for the land we are allotted!?"

"Isn't this what happened because that argument didn't work? I hate Reinharts guys too! But what can we do in reality? "You're not suggesting that we show the will of the people of the Croesian Empire by just dying here together, right!?"

"Keuhum!"

"First of all, it is important that we come together. In this principality, there are more people who do not follow Prince Lawrence than those who follow him. "If we come together and increase our strength, we will become a force that can oppose King Kong at any time."

"So what you're saying is that you should bow your head for now to plan for the future?"

"you're right."

First, they could have registered as citizens of the principality and formed an association, but they chose the difficult path, saying, 'Becoming citizens of Rheinharts would mean giving up the pride of the Creusen people.'

Although Adrian said he would respect Creusen's culture and history, they initially had a distorted view and knowledge of history, and the basic perception was that the Rheinharts were liars.

In this way, they tried to reveal their wishes to Adrian in order to continue their new life in their own way.

however… … .

"His Majesty the King said he would not accept any negotiations! The only thing you can do is leave this place! "If you commit a political crime, you sign a document saying you will even endure life-long labor, and then you register as a resident!"

There was no way Adrian could not figure out what they were thinking.

Seeing the people of the principalities of Adrian and Lawrence thoroughly shattering their wishes, the expelled citizens of the Croesian Empire gradually realized that the situation was more serious than expected.

"Oh my... … ."

"What should I do?"

Of course, there is no way to respond.

Since the plan was completely blocked in advance, my mind had no choice but to become as blank as a sheet of paper.

Moreover, it was not only the principality's administrative disposition that caused them difficulties.

-Keeeeee!

"Ahh!"

"Mo, it's a monster!"

Immediately the monsters caught the scent of the residents who had been kicked out of the castle walls and began to flock to them.

No matter how advanced Rondel's technology is, the city still has old-fashioned walls, and the reason for this is monsters.

Although the number of monsters is regularly reduced, as Archduke Lucas claimed, there is such a thing as an 'extinction prevention system' in the world, and no matter how many monsters are killed, they appear like cockroaches.

So, when leaving the city, you had to use a car.

With the appearance of the monster, the people of the Croisen Empire, camped like refugees outside the city, fell into despair.

"uh? "It's a sky fortress!"

But heaven helped them.

No, to be more precise, Adrian helped them.

The massive sky fortress that all boys love appeared, attracting attention.

-Quaaang! bang! Quaaaang!

The Sky Fortress eliminated the monsters as easily as popping a balloon.

Thanks to this, the surviving monsters soon returned to the forests or mountains.

"No matter how exciting it is to rush in. "It's our fault that we can't do anything about that one sky fortress right now."

As the Sky Fortress protected them with its overwhelming force, the exiles once again realized their situation.

In addition, there were some who responded that they saw Reinharts again because they were protecting him from being killed even though they were denying and pushing him away.

But nothing changed.

In the end, they were refugees, and solving the monster problem did not improve their lives.

"uh? "It's bread!"

And as time passes, when they fall into hunger.

A large amount of bread poured down like rain from the Sky Fortress.

Everyone looked up at the sky with surprised expressions.

The amount of bread that fell like snow was amazing, and if divided evenly, it was enough to fill everyone's stomach.

[Please be grateful for His Majesty the King's relief efforts.]Not only does it protect you from monsters, but it also gives you food when it's time to eat, even if it's not plentiful.

Normally, one would feel grateful, but the sensibilities of the people of the Croisen Empire were a little different.

"That's right."

The claim that the current situation is nothing but a threat to them has emerged.

"Look at this. There's no way they'll just leave us alone. Are you saying it's all a threat? How can you abandon someone like this? "I'm sure he will be valuable to them."

It was an unnecessarily positive way of thinking.

"But should I like this? "How is this different from begging for your life from the Reinharts?"

"but."

"They are invaders. "What we need to show here is that we can live well without their help."

"how?"

"Yeah… … . hmm."

What answer can you give to a topic that has already blocked all your plans?

They put their heads together and thought over and over again.

"Let me change my mind."

"how?"

"Just because your account is frozen doesn't mean your personal property has been taken away, right? "First, we start by gathering the residents' belongings and cash to form funds."

"funds?"

"There is nothing we can do in this situation. But if you have money, the story will be different. "One way or another, new possibilities will open up."

"Well, the number of people expelled from this city alone is probably in the millions. Even if we just collect 100,000 roots from those people... … ."

That was the opinion expressed among representatives of residential areas.

Of course, there was no way residents who did not trust their representatives would listen to their claims.

So some representatives acted somewhat forcefully.

"From now on, we will collect this bread in bulk and then distribute it."

And gradually I started to cross that line.

"If you want bread, pay!"

"So where are you? "You gave it away for free!?"

"It was decided at the regional representative meeting! "You have to follow along!"

The local representatives are trying to rule as if they were nobles.

"Stop moving. "From now on, people who pick up bread will be beaten to death."

"Anyone wants!"

"I am the law! "Guys, hit that guy hard!"

As scum who followed the local representative's evil deeds mushroomed, it became impossible for them to join forces simply because they were citizens of the Creusen Empire.

It is said that in an emergency situation, one's true nature comes out, and as it was not enough to help each other, a situation arose where they turned against each other over the enemy beyond the castle wall.

"Is this the true nature of our Croesian people, who claimed to be so superior?"

"Mom, I'm hungry."

"Why did I curse Reinharts so that I could enjoy fame and fortune?"

Thanks to this, among the powerless, there were even those who looked back on their actions in shame towards their fellow Croesian Empire citizens.

* * *

"There has been a significant increase in violent crime among refugees. Injury and robbery are basic. Some people have even started to engage in human trafficking and serve as slaves. "Outside the walls it has become a complete slum."

As expected.

No, something more than expected happened.

It's only ten days.

During this time, we just watched and sprinkled food to prevent them from dying, but they were in an uproar with drums and janggu beating.

In a way, it was even respectable.

I can't believe I didn't deviate from the plan even an inch.

"What about new residents?"

"Due to the circumstances, the number has increased significantly. Before the expulsion, 21% of the citizens of the Creusen Empire had completed resident registration, but now 47% have completed resident registration."

"What about disturbing movements among newly registered residents?"

"In fact, they are more obedient than those who completed resident registration on time."

Of course.

They came in after personally signing a document promising to risk up to life in forced labor if they committed a political crime.

In addition, since he had personally witnessed the collapse of nationalism that was rampant among the people of the Croesian Empire, he could not help but feel helpless.

"Your Majesty the King is a very scary person."

Marquis Walker, chancellor of the Duchy of Lawrence, said so.

When I gave him an expression that I didn't know what he was talking about, he honestly told me what he felt.

"I judged that harmonization with the people of the Croisen Empire would be impossible. "Aren't we the people who cursed us, the victims, even when we were the perpetrators because of our distorted view of history and fabricated knowledge?"

"Yes."

"But now that they have become the real victims, their anger will be beyond imagination. Therefore, I thought that the emotional gulf between the two peoples would be the biggest problem hindering the development of our Reinharts, which was reborn as an empire."

Just as the Creusen people hate the Rheinharts people, our Rheinharts people also hate the Croesen people very much.

Unless you're a pervert, who would like someone who hits them all the time?

Therefore, even disgust was shown when the Prime Minister mentioned the Croesian people.

"Trying to solve that problem by delving into people's psychology is a choice that an ordinary monarch would not make. "I can't help but think that His Majesty's actions, which even change the way the Croesian people think, are both amazing and scary."

"Um, well… … . Thank you for your high rating. It's kind of wordy. "It digs into people's psychology."

"Aren't things going as you intended?"

My evaluation grew as it grew within him.

I didn't necessarily reveal the secret of this matter.

This is because he decided that it would be better to just leave it as is, even though he was taking care of it.

'I don't think I should think too much about this matter.'

Marquis Walker thinks I created this situation with just a few words of instruction, but it wasn't created that easily.

This is because the efforts of many people are involved.

'The efforts of those who hate the Croesian Empire more than our Reinharts people.'

There were many slaves in the Croesian Empire, and after exempting them, I collected them in bulk and used them for very useful purposes.

Those who were slaves were deeply immersed in the culture of the Croesen Empire, but they hated Croesia more than anyone else.

Therefore, I mixed former slaves among the residents and contributed to the current uproar.

In other words, this whole situation is the power of incitement.