A family is a combination of blood relatives, and a country is a collection of countless families with the same root and the same origin. But it is not suitable.
Compared with the relatively peaceful earth, Ashe's living environment is much more dangerous. The threat of the monster population and the hostility of other races make the basic need of "survival" extremely difficult.
Countries on the earth can be grouped by race, ethnicity, and culture, but in Ashe, such a classification is too extravagant. In fact, Ashe’s human race and ethnicity subdivisions also have countless branches, but in other races, gods. In his eyes, they are all human.
reason? Without him, life is not easy. Warming in a group is the top priority. There is no time and spirit, but it is so finely divided... You have been invaded by aliens on Earth for hundreds of years, and it is estimated that race and ethnicity will not be discriminated or subdivided. , in the face of a larger threat, this would have been meaningless.
In such a large environment, Ashe's country and social structure are fundamentally different from the earth.
"The weak support and worship the strong, and the strong protect the weak."
A simple symbiotic relationship is the foundation for the formation of all social structures. The weak yearn to become the strong, and becoming the strong means being able to stand out and gain a higher status, while the strong gain power, but must bear the burden. duty to protect the weak.
Therefore, under such a social composition, the feudal aristocracy dominated by enfeoffment has actually become the mainstream of the world, and in a sense, this is indeed the most suitable social system for this world. From the very beginning, I have taken on the responsibility of becoming a professional soldier and protecting my subjects!
If you cross the border, you will need a great communism? The worst thing is to have a capitalist revolution and a constitutional monarchy? So, who is responsible for protecting the entire group? Do you expect those civilians who have not practiced any martial arts or magic
From the moment of birth, the royal family and children of the royal family who rely on the blood will be taught military knowledge and the responsibility of guarding the family, the country, and the people. This is not noble and just, it is purely caused by the internal environment and external pressure. the social division of labor.
In this world, due to the existence of magic and martial arts, the gap between the strong and the weak is more obvious. The division of labor between professional warriors and commoners has over time produced the so-called knight aristocracy.
"The emperor guards the country's gate, the king dies, and the prince is the general. It is quite ancient... Then, what does this 'ancient' refer to? Probably, there are some things in common."
Even in another world, when life was extremely difficult at the beginning, the so-called superiors were actually the military leaders of tribes and clansmen. Emperor Yan, Huangdi, and King Wen in the east, Arthur and Alexander in the west, all led troops to fight. The deeds of their ancestors, but the long period of peace and lavish enjoyment corrupted their descendants, allowing their descendants to enjoy the deeds of their ancestors, forgetting their true duties.
But even so, in the dark ages of the Middle Ages and the chaotic Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the lords still had to fight for the future of themselves and their clansmen.
Ashe Continent, compared with the earth, the situation is more severe, and there may be luxurious enjoyment, but there has never been a long peace. Jihad, foreign races, and monsters are always threats to all countries and races.
Perhaps the human aristocracy has indulged in pleasure and luxury now, perhaps the upper elves have now devoted their attention to the struggle for power, perhaps the orc chiefs have returned to the primitive tribal system, but as long as their territory is invaded, they still must take up arms , leading his own tribe to guard his homeland.
In Ashe, nobles can be stupid, greedy, ignorant, and arrogant, but they must not be incompetent and cowardly.
If when the threat comes, if the lord gives up his territory and escapes with his life, he will be looked down upon by everyone in addition to losing his territory and title... This 'all' includes the most despicable peasants and those sentenced to death. criminal.
In this regard, the countries in the middle of the continent that have been at peace for a period of time may be a little slack. Their nobles and knights are indeed corrupted and degenerate. In this regard, short-lived humans are indeed inferior to elves, but for me, who was born in the north, I was born with Responsibilities seem to be at hand.
From birth, the threat of the northern orcs and the cruel natural environment have reminded me that this is not a peaceful earth, this is Ashe who will die and exterminate at any time.
As the heirs of the Lan Kingdom, the first toy of Cavens and I was actually a wooden sword. We had to receive knight training and military education since we were young. The great swordsman of the Royal Knights was our swordsman instructor, as a royal lecturer Kelly, who is not teaching romantic affairs, is very good at teaching children political and military knowledge with historical past anecdotes.
The experience of going to the battlefield before being a teenager is not unique to me and Cavans. Countless lords and inheritors have had this experience, and some places even regard it as a kind of test. Alternative law of the jungle to choose the best heir.
"The territory and the people are always the root of the lord. The people support you and love you because you protect them."
"The land and the people are always the root of the lord of the country..."
"The territory and people of a family are always the root of the patriarch..."
Such words can be extended in countless versions, from an ordinary mayor to the supreme emperor. This contract of protection and origin is the most basic trust relationship that will continue in this unpeaceful world.
A lofty identity represents not only rights, but also responsibilities as guardians. The glory of the ancestors is not only the glory that decorates the facade, but also a persistence that must be inherited.
I don't know if the education of the golden elves is the same as that of the human royal family, but at least I didn't notice any difference between the races in this regard.
"Heloise, what do you think? You still hate the elf gods? Do you hope to destroy the elf race? Or revive the elven race and revive the entire elven empire?"
This is a very despicable and cruel questionnaire, because it not only digs scars, but also forces people to make a dilemma... And this answer, I knew from the beginning.
As the descendant of the golden elves, Heloise is not the king of the subjugated country but has the life of subjugation. If she is still an undead full of resentment, she can probably shout "I want revenge and let them all die" at this time. words.
But now that Heloise is resurrected, I don't believe that as the only golden elf, she has not thought about the responsibility she should take, but every time she thinks about it, "they won't accept me, the old princess of the previous dynasty", " Thinking about what these meaningless things do" would stop her from thinking deeply.
How did I know? I said that it resonated with the similar identity of the subjugated royal family... Well, I do have to admit that the signing of the magic pet contract was too hasty, and some messy things always come out of nowhere.
I know how Heloise will answer, just as Heloise knows how I know how she'll answer... Although it seems convoluted, that's what it is.
After such a long time, Heloise would fall into a violent state when she mentioned the elves, but from another perspective, it showed that she always cared about the elves, and her complicated feelings for the elves were all the same. If it is drawn in detail, it is probably enough to write a series of romance novels.
The long silence finally came to an end.
"It's really cunning... Those bastards back then must pay the price."
When communicating with people with soul connections, lies and bargaining are meaningless. What Heloise said was her bottom line.
But the demise of the elf empire was more than 10,000 years ago, probably in the middle of the last four or five holy wars. The parties involved... Well, there are still some. I still remember those elves in the little book that Heloise gave me. The old names of the gods, Ansolo and Rose are all in the front.
As for mortal elf enemies? Not to mention that the lifespan of golden elves may not be more than 10,000 years, the poor survival rate of previous holy wars, from the end of the elves era to today, should be counted on one's fingers.
By the way, there is also Heloise who has been chasing and killing like a mad dog for so many years, not to mention other things, in the more than 100 years of Eternal Night, every time she encountered the elf kingdom, she made a list to hunt those ancient elves.
"No, there are five more! The silver elves Zavar and Alsdan, these two are traitors of the Silver Spear family, the captain of the royal guard back then. The moon elf Fennna Moon Shadow, my father's most trusted one Sacrifice, but covered our eyes. Wild elf Vincent, I promoted that bastard when I was blind. The wood elf 'ancient tree sleeper', all the guards of the ancient trees in the palace were forced to sleep by him!"
Yes, none of them are easy to mess with, all of them are old-fashioned demigods who are going up. After so many years, they and their clans and disciples have rooted in the major elves. If they move, they are like stepping on a hornet's nest... Yes, if it's good To deal with it, Heloise was already in the dark.
"Okay, I will personally send them to the underworld purgatory, this is my promise."
Originally, I promised to take revenge for Heloise, but it was just an exchange of interests requested by the alliance. I didn’t pay much attention to it. I just cleaned it up when I came across it, and didn’t take the initiative to provoke it if I didn’t. Heloise made concessions and made up her mind. As a man, I will help her carry her hatred.
They are nothing more than a group of old bastards who betrayed the Lord. I will spend a little effort, at any cost, to kill them all within three years.
Probably feeling the rare truth of my promise this time, Heloise actually blushed, and water flashed in her pupils... Was it a bit of a mistake? I don't usually feel moved, but I was moved by helping her kill
But in the next instant, she regained her composure, stopped looking at me, and seemed a little shy.
The red glow on the pointed ears quickly dissipated, but those beautiful eyes were staring at the succubus Didina, the expression changed repeatedly, the small mouth opened and closed, wanting to ask, but was a little afraid of knowing. the truth.
The matter of the three artifacts is obviously the biggest secret of the elf royal family. There must be few people who know it. Heloise has probably guessed who the other party is, and there are only a few candidates at most.
"Mother...?"
Didina smiled wryly and shook her head, she also knew that she couldn't hide it at this time.
"Aunt Beta?"
This time, Didina was silent, but in the end, she shook her head.
The next moment, Heloise covered her face, lowered her head, and didn't ask any more questions, but the expression she looked at Didina became more complicated. It seemed that there were only three people who knew about it, and it was enough to rule out two wrong answers. Only the correct answer remains, even if that answer is utterly inconceivable.
And at this moment, I also covered my mouth. It's not that I learned anything from Heloise. She has done her best to cut off our direct psychological connection. Just from a simple family ethics, I guess Didina What the hell is Heloise's...
"Can't laugh, can't laugh, laughing out loud will really kill people, and Heloise will die with me..."
While trying to hold back my laughter, I racked my brains and planned to say something. After all, the other party seemed to be the elder of Heloise.
"Father... no, mother, please marry your daughter to me!"
The shocking words echoed in the hall, and everyone's eyes were focused on the speaker who knelt down and proposed marriage! Didina, who was the party, was even more shocked and disbelieving.
"Pfft, Heloise, you have an additional Void Devourer sister, how do you feel when you get married first? Hahaha!"
Finally, I couldn't bear it any longer, I rolled on the floor laughing, and the next moment, the familiar three-stroke of biting cat also greeted me.
Don't get me wrong, it wasn't me who proposed, the one who knelt on the ground to propose, came out of nowhere, the legendary half-dragon man.
It's just that now, while proposing to Didina, he secretly glances at the door, where the legendary four-hoofed shooter is looking at him with a complicated expression.
"It was such a serious topic just now, it turned into a farce as soon as it appeared on the stage, this guy will really force the show... What is this? The Shura Field with Four Hoofs and Void Mouth? Forget it, it's rare for me to be serious for two minutes, or Don't watch this bastard ruin your views."