Socina City is a very simple and unsophisticated city. Although its situated in snowy lands, there were no signs that snow was collected on the streets. Perhaps that was due to strict regulations in the city to ensure tidy and unobstructed paths. As we travelled along the street, the people gathered up on the two sides of the streets and shouted sothing. I, admittedly, dont quite understand the dialect here.
The people are welcoming you, Your Majesty.
They are? Im very grateful for the warm welco, then.
Karana laughed. She then looked at and said, You can, actually, rightfully accept their welcos, for you contributed a lot toward their livelihood. Were it not for your rationality and courage, I would not have been able to fulfil my promise to them.
I lingered for a mont. I then smiled helplessly and responded, Im in a real dilemma now. Shall I consider that your praise, or shall I consider it your ridicule for , who was the loser?
Of course I am not ridiculing you. Your Majesty, I never thought that I defeated you that ti. I believe that there would have been nothing that I could do if you destroyed it at the ti. You gave the map after rational thinking and out of generosity. I have always been very grateful for your help. Karana looked at as if she was offended and continued, I consider you my friend, Your Majesty. Could it have been that you have always thought of in that light?
I shook my head with a smile and replied, No. Its as you said. I always considered you my friend, as well. If I didnt, I might not be here at Socina right now.
Karana didnt mind my sowhat rude remark. She, instead, nodded and responded, That is right. You are the strongest Prince of this continent, after all. I believe that it would be much more aningful to be able to use you, than have the mineral.
I always said that Karana and Nara were highly capable individuals. They both know very well who they should ingratiate themselves with and what they should reject. They dont believe in unrealistic futures. They only believe in those that currently hold power. Their trust for is not unconditional, and they wont use their nations power to co rescue when Im in a pinch. If I want to maintain their loyalty, then I must hold the power they desire.
My guard unit didnt enter the lords palace with , not due to so special reason, but rely because the lords palace was too small. As aforentioned, Socina City is only about the size of a district in the Royal Capital, so the palace, naturally, was only as large as a manor. It only consisted of a main building, and then two more supplentary buildings. As a result, my guards had nowhere to stay.
I must say that Karana really does lead a simple and unadorned life. It would be considered normal for Karana as a lord, even if she had a large palace and love for gems. She has the aura of being born into nobility and the wealth of a ruling family. However, she led a very simple and unadorned lifestyle. For example, she ca to the Royal Capital in a very ordinary purple dress. The most expensive items on her were her athyst earrings she wore on her ears. Right now, she was dressed in very plain riding attire. It was basically the exact sa as the other mbers of the escort. Those who ca and went from the palace were also dressed in very ordinary clothing.
At the Royal Palace on the other hand, if you werent dressed in exquisite robes with pearls for accessories, youd never be able to enter the palace in the Royal Palace. While my clothes look plain, the materials used for it are the best materials available on the continent, and designed by the dozens of best designers around. There was only one copy of the best treasures made. If they were broken or cracked, Nier would help repair them. If Nier slipped up and threw them away, theyd make a new one overnight.
According to Castell, the royal family is royalty. If royalty was the sa as commoners, how were they to prove they were the rulers? Royalty had to enjoy luxury, as they carried the most overwhelming pressure and mission in the empire. They were the rulers, so they had to distinguish themselves from the ruled.
The ruler had the right to enjoy the best treatnt.
Thats why even Mom, who has no greed for money, wont reject a life of luxury or tributes sent from other places. For her, its what a ruler should enjoy. Karana here has, basically, abandoned her special rights as a ruler; or rather, shes abandoned her identity as a ruler.
Karana looked at as though she was in a dilemma, Sorry, Your Majesty, your guards will have to stay in a hotel we have arranged. However, you need not worry, for the hotel we have designated has baths and hot water for washing.
My guards didnt want to leave. I waved my hand and replied, Its fine. Philes, Shusia, you two follow and guard . Everyone else can head over. Were in Socina, and my relationship with Karana isnt bad, so it wont be so dangerous here. I believe that Karana will take care of my safety.
Karana nodded, Though I cannot promise that you will be able to enjoy anything, I can guarantee your safety. The people of Socina City are simple and honest. There will be no assassins.
Philes stepped forth and told his fellow guards, Everybody, go and rest. Shusia and I will guard His Majesty. As soon as sothing happens, Ill fire a shot. Rush over as soon as you hear it.
My guards nervously looked at . They were very reluctant to leave. I could understand how they felt, since I was always finding myself in danger. Sobody was always after my life. It, therefore, was comprehensible as to why they were unwilling to leave.
I entered the main hall of the palace. I looked at the empty hall, which only had candles and sighed, Karana, you truly do lead a simple life.
I am but just an ordinary individual. Although I am sowhat wealthy, I think that my people need the wealth more. I did not take the mantle to enjoy a life of luxury. A lords mission is to serve their people, not enjoy a life different to the people of the city.
I used to hear that a lot, but that was when I was still alive. When I got here, Castell told that luxury was the sign of royalty. An Emperor is the most outstanding and venerated existence to begin with. For Karana to be able to have that sentint, it goes to show that she is enlightened in a different way to others.
I looked at her to ask, Dont you think that you should have the right to enjoy what the city has to offer as the lord?
What are you saying? Ah, I think that we have different views. Karana chuckled. Her gaze displayed a hint of disappointnt. It was the sort of look revealed when you think that theres nobody in the world who understands you. It showed her loneliness and self-mockery for herself that she was no longer bothered by. She titled her head. With the sa smile, she looked at , The people of the city are the citys lord, are they not?
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