"Now, I'm sure each of you had your own circumstances, but you were sold as slaves from the beast nation of Zubera to Barsto, and I bought you and took you under my protection. you. Of course, I did not protect you for no reason. I want you to contribute to the development of Bardia. Along with me.'
Many of the beastmen who heard my words looked at me with a blank expression on their faces.
However, some of them had a thoughtful expression on their faces or glared at me, and their reactions were varied.
I smiled at them and continued my explanation.
'I provide food, clothing, shelter, and education for all of the beastmen here."
By doing so, they will be able to use the "power" they have gained and contribute to the development of the Bardia territory.
I briefly explained the policy and the structure of the project.
'. I think you will like the 'bathing' and meals that you have experienced today, as well as the rooms that I will show you later on."
After I finished explaining, one of the beasts raised his hand.
I looked at him and asked,
"A question? You......, can you tell me your race and name, just to be sure?"
I'm Kahlua of the bear tribe. I have one question. What do you mean by 'protection'? Are we not slaves?"
"Good question, Kahlua."
From now on, I cannot use the word 'slave' to refer to them, because slavery is forbidden in the empire.
Because slavery is forbidden in the empire.
Then what do we do on the surface? It is "protection.
When the Bardia family received information that a large number of beastmen were being sold into slavery in Barsto, We purchased them under the name of "salvation" in accordance with the laws of Barsto.
The Bardia family, unable to return the children to their home country, accepted them in Bardia territory.
Furthermore, the children under their protection were asked to work in the territory to pay back the money we used to bought the slaves.
This is the educational facility for this purpose.
" So, you are not exactly slaves in Bardia, but you are free from slavery. However, you will work to pay back the funds used to for buying you from slavery in the manner that we will provide. This will result in the development of the Bardia territory."
'So that's why you call it 'protection.' ...... But as the saying goes, "It's all in the mind. You are a good man, but you are a bad man."
Kahlua looks stunned when he finishes listening to my explanation.
Apparently, he understood roughly what I was trying to say.
Then another beastman raised his hand, and I looked at him.
'I have a question for you, too."
"I am Alma of the Rabbit Tribe. What will happen to us when we pay you back the debt?"
'Of course, you will be free. , free. But what we teach in this facility can not be shared with the outside world. So it will be difficult for you to leave the territory. If you do, you can leave this place and go live somewhere else in the territory. But I don't know if you will have a better life than here."
Alma's expression revealed her confusion, as if the words " freedom" had been unexpected.
It's a good opportunity to give him a few words of encouragement. I said the words in a calm and composed manner.
, "It is a fact that ...... you became 'slaves' in Balsto, no matter what the course of your life was. At that point, your life was over. But luckily for you, you have the opportunity to live as humans once again here. I want you to think about the meaning of that."
As soon as I finished, a silence fell over the large conference hall.
However, someone raises his hand while speaking.
"Ovelia of the Rabbit Tribe, may I speak, Master Rid?'
" Good. Then, let's make you the last one."
She stands slowly and glares at me.
"I understand your explanation. By the way, didn't you ask us in the cafeteria earlier? About the beastmen's voluntary cooperation with you."
What do you think you're going to ask ? Well, it might be fun to accept the challenge.
I nodded and answered her question.
'...... I suppose so. I'd be very interested in learning more about you."
Ovelia grinned wryly at my words and deeds.
"Now, I'm sure each of you had your own circumstances, but you were sold as slaves from the beast nation of Zubera to Barsto, and I bought you and took you under my protection. you. Of course, I did not protect you for no reason. I want you to contribute to the development of Bardia. Along with me.'
Many of the beastmen who heard my words looked at me with a blank expression on their faces.
However, some of them had a thoughtful expression on their faces or glared at me, and their reactions were varied.
I smiled at them and continued my explanation.
'I provide food, clothing, shelter, and education for all of the beastmen here."
By doing so, they will be able to use the "power" they have gained and contribute to the development of the Bardia territory.
I briefly explained the policy and the structure of the project.
'. I think you will like the 'bathing' and meals that you have experienced today, as well as the rooms that I will show you later on."
After I finished explaining, one of the beasts raised his hand.
I looked at him and asked,
"A question? You......, can you tell me your race and name, just to be sure?"
I'm Kahlua of the bear tribe. I have one question. What do you mean by 'protection'? Are we not slaves?"
"Good question, Kahlua."
From now on, I cannot use the word 'slave' to refer to them, because slavery is forbidden in the empire.
Because slavery is forbidden in the empire.
Then what do we do on the surface? It is "protection.
When the Bardia family received information that a large number of beastmen were being sold into slavery in Barsto, We purchased them under the name of "salvation" in accordance with the laws of Barsto.
The Bardia family, unable to return the children to their home country, accepted them in Bardia territory.
Furthermore, the children under their protection were asked to work in the territory to pay back the money we used to bought the slaves.
This is the educational facility for this purpose.
" So, you are not exactly slaves in Bardia, but you are free from slavery. However, you will work to pay back the funds used to for buying you from slavery in the manner that we will provide. This will result in the development of the Bardia territory."
'So that's why you call it 'protection.' ...... But as the saying goes, "It's all in the mind. You are a good man, but you are a bad man."
Kahlua looks stunned when he finishes listening to my explanation.
Apparently, he understood roughly what I was trying to say.
Then another beastman raised his hand, and I looked at him.
'I have a question for you, too."
"I am Alma of the Rabbit Tribe. What will happen to us when we pay you back the debt?"
'Of course, you will be free. , free. But what we teach in this facility can not be shared with the outside world. So it will be difficult for you to leave the territory. If you do, you can leave this place and go live somewhere else in the territory. But I don't know if you will have a better life than here."
Alma's expression revealed her confusion, as if the words " freedom" had been unexpected.
It's a good opportunity to give him a few words of encouragement. I said the words in a calm and composed manner.
, "It is a fact that ...... you became 'slaves' in Balsto, no matter what the course of your life was. At that point, your life was over. But luckily for you, you have the opportunity to live as humans once again here. I want you to think about the meaning of that."
As soon as I finished, a silence fell over the large conference hall.
However, someone raises his hand while speaking.
"Ovelia of the Rabbit Tribe, may I speak, Master Rid?'
" Good. Then, let's make you the last one."
She stands slowly and glares at me.
"I understand your explanation. By the way, didn't you ask us in the cafeteria earlier? About the beastmen's voluntary cooperation with you."
What do you think you're going to ask ? Well, it might be fun to accept the challenge.
I nodded and answered her question.
'...... I suppose so. I'd be very interested in learning more about you."
Ovelia grinned wryly at my words and deeds.
