That’s enough about morals.
Let’s take care of the next thing.
“I have one favor to ask of Prytanis.”
This also surprised Prytanis, who had not expected to be called.
“Yes, what is it?”
“I want you to compile a history of your past. We will store it in the library. Please write it on the premise that we are not here. Discovery on your own is not fun, after all.”
Prytanis looked reluctant.
“I don’t mind that, but…what is your intention? Don’t you want to hang on to the old days?”
I’ll do it even if I don’t have to, but it’s better if you do it in plain sight.
But I’ll give you a different answer.
“I don’t think it’s necessary to erase the history that Prytanis’ people have built up. If we were to write about the past on our own, you would want to complain about it, wouldn’t you? So, we should write about the past from our own perspectives.”
It’s a big part of my hobby, though.
It is better than being in denial about our past.
Besides, there might be something useful in their history.
“I understand. As soon as it is completed, I will ask for Lord Alfred’s consent.”
That’s not good enough.
I waved my hand.
“No need to submit it. When you’ve finished it, you can put it in the library on your own.”
If you show it to me, you’ll get an endorsement, but it will be customary.
Then you can start self-regulating on your own.
Prytanis nodded his head, as he had no clear arguments to refute the claim.
“I understand. I will let you proceed with the writing.”
“Then, please do so. Next, I have a request for Sir Melchiorri.”
Charles is away building a defense system for the new territory, so his second-in-command, Roberto, is present.
""
“Yes! I am at your service.”
“I ask you to make a non-aggression pact with the other tribes that are indifferent to us. And Put pressure on them with the military behind them. As a condition, send the next generation of leaders to us as hostages.”
“I understand. What should I do if they said they would join?”
“In that case, let them join us. We will have the houses scattered, but we will provide a seat for the representative. If they want to continue to live in the same village, please ask them to give you hostages under the same conditions. If they attack us, I will leave the matter to you.”
Mil looked at me with a bit of concern.
She probably felt that the sudden declaration was too forceful.
“Are you sure? I don’t think it’s a big deal if we leave them alone.”
“No, it is not conspicuous, but our social system is fragile. Even an uprising or pretense of an uprising during a war with the demon tribe would be troublesome.”
“It’s all well and good to prevent the possibility, but what about the hostages?”
“We will let him study with everyone in the capital and fully inculcate him with the benefits of civilization. We will return them when they are replaced, but we will also have replacements sent out. After two or three generations, we will be able to annex the country peacefully.”
Mil gave an astonished look.
“Al would get along well with the elves. You have a similar way of perceiving time.”
""
“I hope so. This is the last item on today’s agenda. I would like to give some guidelines to Mr. Orengo of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.”
At the last nomination, Umberto jumped up.
What is this, a punishment game?
“I think the population will grow, and we will expand our farmland and clear our forests. However, I don’t want to destroy nature, which is the foundation of our lives. It would be absurd to cut away our footing so we can’t stand up.”
Umberto looked at me as if he were asking me.
“Where do you think we’re headed?”
I’m not clear on that, but I don’t want to see civilization destroyed by logging at full power, like the Mayan civilization.
“We rely on the Rabbit people for agriculture. The most I know of is to avoid planting beans in succession. Logging should be done minimally, and I wonder if afforestation is also necessary. Let’s explore that area by hand. Once the balance is shaken, it will take a tremendous amount of time to recover.”
I guess even the elves won’t be able to find recovery from logging.
Mil folded her arms and pondered.
“I can tell to some extent if the forest is healthy. I just don’t know if I can make up for the loss of resilience.”
“You can tell?”
“Theoretically, it’s impossible. You can only sense it by interacting with the forest. I can only sense the increase or decrease.”
However, I don’t think I should leave it all to Mil…
As I was pondering this, Mil poked me on the arm.
“Can I ask the village about it? As an elf, I don’t want to see the forest reduced needlessly. If the idea is to sustainably preserve nature, they’ll agree with me. We wouldn’t want to see the forest disappear if we refuse, after all.”
That would be helpful… I’m not sure if they would listen, though…
“Then, can I ask you to do it for me?”
Mil smiled smugly.
“Leave it to me.”
I would be grateful if this comes through.
I don’t want to get my hopes up too high, though.
That’s enough about morals.
Let’s take care of the next thing.
“I have one favor to ask of Prytanis.”
This also surprised Prytanis, who had not expected to be called.
“Yes, what is it?”
“I want you to compile a history of your past. We will store it in the library. Please write it on the premise that we are not here. Discovery on your own is not fun, after all.”
Prytanis looked reluctant.
“I don’t mind that, but…what is your intention? Don’t you want to hang on to the old days?”
I’ll do it even if I don’t have to, but it’s better if you do it in plain sight.
But I’ll give you a different answer.
“I don’t think it’s necessary to erase the history that Prytanis’ people have built up. If we were to write about the past on our own, you would want to complain about it, wouldn’t you? So, we should write about the past from our own perspectives.”
It’s a big part of my hobby, though.
It is better than being in denial about our past.
Besides, there might be something useful in their history.
“I understand. As soon as it is completed, I will ask for Lord Alfred’s consent.”
That’s not good enough.
I waved my hand.
“No need to submit it. When you’ve finished it, you can put it in the library on your own.”
If you show it to me, you’ll get an endorsement, but it will be customary.
Then you can start self-regulating on your own.
Prytanis nodded his head, as he had no clear arguments to refute the claim.
“I understand. I will let you proceed with the writing.”
“Then, please do so. Next, I have a request for Sir Melchiorri.”
Charles is away building a defense system for the new territory, so his second-in-command, Roberto, is present.
""
“Yes! I am at your service.”
“I ask you to make a non-aggression pact with the other tribes that are indifferent to us. And Put pressure on them with the military behind them. As a condition, send the next generation of leaders to us as hostages.”
“I understand. What should I do if they said they would join?”
“In that case, let them join us. We will have the houses scattered, but we will provide a seat for the representative. If they want to continue to live in the same village, please ask them to give you hostages under the same conditions. If they attack us, I will leave the matter to you.”
Mil looked at me with a bit of concern.
She probably felt that the sudden declaration was too forceful.
“Are you sure? I don’t think it’s a big deal if we leave them alone.”
“No, it is not conspicuous, but our social system is fragile. Even an uprising or pretense of an uprising during a war with the demon tribe would be troublesome.”
“It’s all well and good to prevent the possibility, but what about the hostages?”
“We will let him study with everyone in the capital and fully inculcate him with the benefits of civilization. We will return them when they are replaced, but we will also have replacements sent out. After two or three generations, we will be able to annex the country peacefully.”
Mil gave an astonished look.
“Al would get along well with the elves. You have a similar way of perceiving time.”
""
“I hope so. This is the last item on today’s agenda. I would like to give some guidelines to Mr. Orengo of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.”
At the last nomination, Umberto jumped up.
What is this, a punishment game?
“I think the population will grow, and we will expand our farmland and clear our forests. However, I don’t want to destroy nature, which is the foundation of our lives. It would be absurd to cut away our footing so we can’t stand up.”
Umberto looked at me as if he were asking me.
“Where do you think we’re headed?”
I’m not clear on that, but I don’t want to see civilization destroyed by logging at full power, like the Mayan civilization.
“We rely on the Rabbit people for agriculture. The most I know of is to avoid planting beans in succession. Logging should be done minimally, and I wonder if afforestation is also necessary. Let’s explore that area by hand. Once the balance is shaken, it will take a tremendous amount of time to recover.”
I guess even the elves won’t be able to find recovery from logging.
Mil folded her arms and pondered.
“I can tell to some extent if the forest is healthy. I just don’t know if I can make up for the loss of resilience.”
“You can tell?”
“Theoretically, it’s impossible. You can only sense it by interacting with the forest. I can only sense the increase or decrease.”
However, I don’t think I should leave it all to Mil…
As I was pondering this, Mil poked me on the arm.
“Can I ask the village about it? As an elf, I don’t want to see the forest reduced needlessly. If the idea is to sustainably preserve nature, they’ll agree with me. We wouldn’t want to see the forest disappear if we refuse, after all.”
That would be helpful… I’m not sure if they would listen, though…
“Then, can I ask you to do it for me?”
Mil smiled smugly.
“Leave it to me.”
I would be grateful if this comes through.
I don’t want to get my hopes up too high, though.
