"I really, really, really can't understand the logic of these simple-minded primitive people!!"
Rorschach pouted as he squatted in front of the door with an unhappy expression, just like a naughty child who had his lollipop stolen. It was rare for him to behave in such a way that suited his age.
"It's true. These primitive people probably don't care about their own lives at all. Last time, she was inexplicably banished and demoted to a female slave. Back then, she couldn't explain it clearly. In the end, she said, 'Big Sis, we don't have slavery here anymore, so why don't we use a system of employment instead?' and finally released her, but she's doing it all over again. "
[…]
On the other side of the communication platform, Lori maintained her silence while trying her best not to laugh out loud.
"You want me to use my life to make up for my losses? Why would I want your life for? Big Sis, can we make up for our losses if you die? It'll be great if you die, but in the end, I'll force you to your death, and the rift between us will grow even larger. Can you even exchange your life for cash? "
The more Rorschach spoke, the angrier he became. But when his anger reached a certain point, he could only sigh helplessly.
"Sigh, how are we supposed to communicate with such different worldviews? These primitive people …"
Although his words sounded like he was discriminating against Rorschach, they were simply what he meant.
This wasn't the first time this had happened. Different worldviews and values would cause far too many disagreements and misunderstandings. Sometimes, the logic of both sides wouldn't be on the same page.
That's right, Rorschach wanted Mu Na to take responsibility for her actions, and wanted the Mount Sainte Faction to take responsibility for their former Saintess' mistakes. But, he wanted to take responsibility that was closer to a company's legal system.
For example, in modern society, if a high-ranking official in a company or a government department made a serious mistake or slacked off on an important decision, causing irreparable damage and negative influence, that person's political career would basically come to an end.
But as long as they didn't break the law, they wouldn't be sentenced to death. They would be removed from their positions and investigated, and would be promoted to an unpopular department. They might even be fired, and their faction would be implicated and held responsible.
Because of his personal reasons, others wouldn't take responsibility? Haha, who was the one who promoted him? Who was the one he promoted? Who did he work with in the past? Those who had received benefits from him and worked for him were now able to get rid of their relationship?
In this day and age, an individual's ability was really limited. Those who could do things were basically forces, organizations, and circles. Usually, they were linked together to share benefits, so the others in this circle naturally had to be responsible.
Those who did something wrong would be punished. Those who harmed the group's interests would be demoted or even kicked out of their original circle. They would then have to work hard in their new position to see if they could make up for their losses. Or, they would simply give up, and there would be no future.
Although this was a double dip in life and career, and faced with a huge contrast in psychology and status, more than 90% of the unlucky people would not be able to recover from this setback. However, there were always people who did not know what giving up was. They climbed back to the peak from the bottom of the valley to make up for the losses they had caused.
To them, being banished, being promoted to an unpopular department, or being thrown to the periphery was not the end. The end of their lives was the end. Those who could rise and fall, or even rise and fall, were the most terrifying.
On the other hand, Rorschach was lamenting the fundamental difference in worldview. Clearly, the people of Mount Sainte did not think that way.
"Only a glorious death could make up for the loss of one's honor? You dying in battle could make up for my losses? Is this the logic of that primitive man? I would be having a lot of fun if you really died. "
This time, Mu Na's incident did not cause any substantial negative effects. But in fact, it was so abnormally bad that the losses it caused could not be made up for.
She was unquestionably the core of the Mount Sainte faction. This faction probably had the largest number of people in the entire church, but they actually held relatively little power. The leaders of the various departments of the church were all Descended Ones or stowaways of the God of Games.
Mu Na's identity was too special. She was originally Marsha's successor and the future leader of the people of Mount Sainte. Even if she no longer had the chance to ascend to the throne, she was still an important figure in the eyes of the people of Mount Sainte.
She was the first to ally with the Game Church, and even guided Rorschach of the Game Church into Mount Sainte … although it was also because of Rorschach's discovery on Mount Sainte that the secret of Mount Sainte was exposed. Coupled with her experience of being captured and enslaved, she lost her position as Saintess and successor.
But now, time had flown by, and their positions had changed. The mistakes of the past were nothing. From the perspective of the Church of the Game, these 'blemishes' could even be considered merits.
Before this incident, Mu Na had been the unseen leader of the Mount Sainte faction for quite a long time. After all, Salia, who held a higher position, was not very good at managing things and was more of a rubber stamp. On the other hand, Mu Na, who was in charge of Cape Town, was probably the most powerful person in the Mount Sainte faction.
This time, she had acted on her own initiative and put her personal will at the expense of the group. If she was not severely punished, who would care about the group's interests in the future?
The punishment could not be light. That would be indulgence, and anyone could act on their own if they were slightly out of control in the future.
This was especially so now that the Seymour people had gradually become the backbone of the Game Church. The new generation of middle-level managers were all promoted, and such a vile precedent could not be allowed.
But if she were to be executed directly … She was guilty, but she didn't deserve to die. And if she were to be executed, it would naturally cause the Seymour people to mourn her death. In fact, it might even be seen as the first step in Eich's suppression of the Seymour people.
This was what Rorschach was currently having a headache about. If he just watched as Mu Na 'washed away her humiliation by dying in battle', it would be no different from forcing her to her death. This was especially so when news of this spread, public opinion would become very passive, and it might even cause a rift between the Seymour people and the Aishi People.
"Fine, I've found a mother, but I still have to be careful not to let her die in there. How can I let an unlucky person like her survive? I'm waiting online, it's urgent … "
And this was something that he had personally created, so he couldn't refuse even if he wanted to … "If you insist on leaving by yourself, making my life meaningless, then I shall also head to the No Man's Land alone after you leave."
Recalling those deathly gray eyes that made one's scalp go numb, Rorschach knew that she wasn't just joking. She was truly prepared to die.
Perhaps, in their culture, if someone who made a mistake died in battle for their tribe, they would be able to redeem their lost honor, and their relatives would also be able to regain their honor.
"Seriously, a bunch of lunatics."
Rorschach didn't know what to say anymore. If he had known this would happen, he definitely wouldn't have made such a punishment. In fact, he wouldn't even have come here.
"Lori, I really can't handle this. Politics is so annoying."
Even in a desperate situation on the battlefield, Rorschach hadn't been so depressed. He had accidentally taken a life, and if he didn't handle this well, dozens or even hundreds of lives would be lost.
Rorschach actually didn't have any interest in politics or authority. However, it was a pity that his younger sister had become a New God. The New God's Church had become an extension of her physical body and spirit. He needed to properly manage this organization in order for Lori to have a future.
Managing an organization required not only professionalism, but also loyalty. Loyalty was the most important factor, and whether or not one truly placed the organization's benefits above one's own.
And in such a large organization, the only person who could truly be trusted … Su Nanna, an assassin ranger, had taken on the responsibilities of a knight. Rorschach could only barely take on responsibilities that far exceeded his age.
[Alright, leave these annoying things to me.]
Rorschach only wanted to complain a little, but he didn't expect to actually receive a response.
"Don't say things out of anger …"
[I'm not saying things out of anger. I'm not an idiot, and I can't always rely on an amateur like you. I've been learning all these years, so let me try. With the help of my advisors and Isabella's help, I won't be any worse than you … I'm really bored, and I can't research magic like this. Let me find something to do.]
If any other church had such a conversation, it would probably mean that the God was dissatisfied with the current Archbishop and wanted to change him. However, Rorschach was now mysteriously moved, and his mood instantly improved.
His younger sister actually knew how to be nice to others?
However, Rorschach seemed to have heard something strange.
"Isabella?"
[… You're underestimating her too much. She's a member of the royal Blood Tribe. Do you think that she hasn't received the same level of education and work experience? She's been an Undead Senator in her hometown for 10 years. If you hadn't come, she would have been the next Senator. She was the one who established the Game Church in the first place.]
Rorschach had an expression of confusion. Then why did she still want a half-baked newbie like himself? Could it be that Lori didn't trust him …? At this moment, Rorschach naturally had such a thought.
[Don't think too much about it. She's my most trusted friend. However, the more you trust her character and understand her actions … Will you be at ease with her ruling by herself?]
Rorschach silently shook his head and voted against his girlfriend.
If she really came, perhaps the Game Church would really only be able to indulge in video games. Wasn't the previous video games in Cape Town the best proof?
[She promised me that she'll be more serious this time. She won't play video games at work, and she'll only play for three hours after work every day …]
"Really?"
[Just treat it as if it's true.]
Rorschach chuckled but didn't say anything else.
Rorschach was actually quite satisfied with this choice. Now that everything was set up, as long as he had a trusted professional, there shouldn't be any problems.
Even if Isabella messed around, Lori and the others would stop her … Let's hope so.
[In that case, you can focus on more important things.]
Rorschach silently nodded in agreement as he looked at the boundless sea of clouds in front of him.
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