Chapter 72: Enfer Trip [2]
The Deliat Autonomous Region is currently experiencing a tremendous economic boom. Because a kind of New Deal policy was being implemented.
"We have made a huge difference in our community by providing financial and material support."
"A reward will be given."
It was truly the first holographic text in a long time. Originally, Skyler Sierra should have been put in jail and received punishment that he deserves.
That golden child was blown away by the wind as he slipped away like a loach.
'What will it be this time?'
I always feel this way, but this system is so fucking unfriendly.
Just tell me what the reward!
But there was no immediate visible change.
The character information window and employee management window were all the same.
So then system saying there are changes somewhere else?
'Ill understand soon enough.'
For now, the priority was to go meet Kuro Allegan. But then, I noticed a crowd of people gathered near the Governor-General's Office.
"They are giving wages to all the workers? Does that make sense?"
"They say that the money is being paid in the name of the Governor-General?"
"Everything from the time I took office to the time I was forcibly mobilized has been given up!"
"Haha! I guess I'll have to live long to see this."
I posted an announcement on the bulletin board, and people who knew how to write were spreading the word.
It might have been less effective than releasing a propaganda poster, but the speed at which the rumor spread was still incredible. People tend to only listen to things that interest them.
In the Deliat Autonomous Territory, the biggest concern is the issue of making a living.
"The governor who came this time feels different."
"Yeah. No one has ever said they'd pay us wages."
"They even issued a decree that all employment contracts in the territory must be worth at least one shilling a month."
"Wow! I don't know if it's okay to like it this much." As expected, the voices praising me grew louder and louder. But the opposite case was not easy either.
"How do you know that if you keep doing that, it'll suddenly turn into a mess?"
"That's right! It's clear that they're trying to hit us in the back of the head while we're feeling safe."
"It's worse than blatant expropriation. All governors have done that so far." Perhaps because they had been through so much, their distrust was deep-rooted. Even though I heard that sound right next to me, I didn't care.
'They realize it soon anyway.'
Didn't the residents of the imperial capital show a similar reaction? But soon, everyone died dumbfounded at my words.
Any announcement made in the name of the Duke of Carriers is to be believed without question. It couldn't be otherwise.
Because I showed them my trust. Probably the same here. Because the atmosphere of aversion to unpaid wages will never change.
But then suddenly I heard this story.
"I can admit that things are getting better thanks to the Governor. But will the other nobles follow suit?"
"That's right. It's not like the Government-General is the only one giving out work, right?"
The Deliat Autonomy has long suffered from exploitation.
Naturally, the judicial function was virtually non-existent. If the governor doesn't do his job, how can the trial be held properly?
It was five minutes before the chaos, with no security forces even present.
Even though things have improved a bit now, the perception was still the same. It is expected that illegal activities will occur openly.
'I'll have to keep that in mind.' Visit us at m-vlem,pyr
If I leave the room, the trial stops.
This was because all power was concentrated in the governor. It was necessary to proceed in a way that only held the power of appointment like an emperor and distributed authority.
There was no need for a legislature. Because I can just follow the imperial statutes.
'The administration is in the hands of Hojaein, so i just need to elect judges.'
I wished there was a principled person like me who is obsessed with justice. In fact, it's hard to find someone like that these days. But isn't there such talent somewhere?
As I was walking, lost in thought, suddenly my mind came to me.
"Oh, I was on my way to pick the top manager just now?"
The agony deepened because of the still unstable situation in Deliat. Let's elect judges one by one. 'First of all, from Kuro… … .'
I arrived at the place Hojaein had told us about, but there wasn't a single person, not even an ant. It was a shabby, empty house with only a table in it.
Even though it's said to be ruined, isn't it still the house of a former lord? Besides, doesn't the butler, Hojaein, also live there?
"What kind of home is this for the highest administrative authority of the autonomous region?"
Although I felt absurd, I soon nodded.
That was why the old appearance of the Governor-General's residence suddenly came to mind.
If Princess Justia hadn't built a new one, it would have been worse than this. Originally, it was shaped like a thatched-roof house.
"Are you there?"
I knocked on the rickety wooden door and waited for a moment.
Even though the inside was clearly visible, i can't just go in. However, no matter how much time passed, no sign of life was felt.
I had no choice but to sneak a step into the yard.
"I'll go in for a bit."
No matter how many times I called, there was no answer. It was a strange thing.
I'm sure Hojaein said there was a rotten bastard loitering around at home.
I walked to the back of the house just in case. Then, someone's voice was heard from the backyard.
"Hey! Even though there's plenty to eat, I still have to take care of a guy who doesn't even have legs. Then my entire organization will be ruined. I have to cut out the rotten parts and exploit everyone from the bottom up."
I wondered what the hell was going on,
so I went closer to take a look.
Eventually, what caught my eye was a young man observing an ant colony.
A face that looks exactly like Hojaein's.
It seemed like the interest was Kuro Allegan.
'What did he just mumble? What, exploitation?'
I guess he's someone who doesn't fit my style at all... Is it okay to pull him out?