Goblins live by tribe, and rarely grow in power like orcs.
But stories sporadically emerged that such goblins were starting to unite.
"There’s unexplored territory in the south, at the border between the kingdom and empire. I heard recently that goblins established a kingdom there."
’Nanaluk... you finally did it.’
"Seems the Goblin King’s name is Nanaluk."
’Yeah that’s right. She’s my friend. A good king.’
The snake had seen her since she was just a warrior of one tribe.
That Nanaluk finally established her kingdom on the continent.
’No talk of subjugation or anything yet?’
"The kingdom is busy with war in the north... don’t know about the empire."Maybe war between goblins and humans will happen someday.
"But why that goblin."
’There are virtues to learn from Nanaluk.’
The snake explained slowly.
Phili’s expression became strange.
’I’ll show you the details directly tomorrow.’
Phili nodded.
==
Kadam works early in the morning.
While the zoo’s work hours start at 8 AM unless on duty, Kadam comes to work from 6 AM.
And he starts work by reviewing approval documents in his office.
Unfortunately, his disciple Daisy also came to work early. Stay connected through empire
A pitiful thing.
However today, Phili and I also came out a bit early.
We peeked inside Kadam’s open office door.
Inside, Daisy was getting scolded by Kadam.
Kadam was shouting thunderously while waving papers, and Daisy was hanging her head low examining the floor pattern.
’What do you think?’
I asked Phili.
’About what?’
Indeed not as smart a disciple as Amain.
Doesn’t possess the virtue of getting things at a glance.
’Do you think Daisy is loyal to Kadam?’
’Uh... yes?’
’Let’s think of Kadam as king and Daisy as subject. The ruler-subject relationship can also be called a contractual relationship.’
’Ah, I think I read that in kingship theory.’
’Right right.’
Subjects want something from their ruler.
It could be material things, or the nation’s prosperity, or perhaps honor.
In other words, it’s foolish to expect absolute and permanent loyalty just because someone is king.
’Then could Daisy give her life for Kadam?’
’Uh...’
Though Phili pondered briefly, it wasn’t really something that needed long thought.
’Probably not.’
Although Kadam and Daisy had a master-disciple relationship, it didn’t seem like Daisy would give her life in loyalty to Kadam.
’Then what about Kadam? Could Kadam, who is loyal to the Emperor, give his life for the Emperor?’
Phili pondered that question briefly too, but soon nodded.
’I think he could.’
’What’s the reason?’
This is an issue I thought about while observing and experiencing things.
’It would be rude to Director Kadam to just say it’s because of his loyal orc blood...’
’Right. Since Kadam doesn’t seem to be a fool.’
What’s the difference between them?
The answer was clear.
’Daisy has no reason to give her life in loyalty to Kadam, but the Emperor has reason for Kadam to give his life in loyalty?’
’Yes, we can think about something here.’
’If the ruler-subject relationship is a contract, is it because the Emperor can give more?’
’Oh, half correct. Except that "give" is too narrow an expression.’
The Emperor doesn’t particularly give anything to Kadam.
Doesn’t give money or position. Not even a word of praise.
It’s Kadam himself who gains something from the Emperor.
Kadam, who lived a life without recognition, gained recognition from the Emperor who could be called the sun of the Empire.
That’s how Kadam swore to become the Emperor’s subject, and could give his life to keep his loyalty.
That was the difference, if there was one.
’So the quality of a king is... becoming someone others can give their lives for?’
’The more people who can do that, the more excellent the ruler. That’s my conclusion.’
’...You’re smarter than I expected.’
’I was always smart though?’
Was this guy thinking I was stupid?
This level is just basic contemplation for a cultured snake.
Just look at Nanaluk.
The village goblins threw away their lives like straw for Nanaluk.
She already had the qualifications to become king from then.
’How do you become such a person?’
’You need to appear as someone worth giving life for. Like appearing as someone who can fulfill those people’s earnest wishes.’
Warrior Nanaluk who had the qualities to protect the tribe and become Goblin King.
Other goblins gave their lives because they believed that.
’Well there are various ways, like appearing as a prince who can make the kingdom stronger than the empire, or appearing as a prince who can safely grow nobles’ assets. From there is for you to think about.’
I cleanly ended the kingship lecture while giving homework.
Actually these were things I was pondering, but it’s too headache-inducing to think alone.
It’d be good if Phili thought about it too.
Standing blankly in one place, we were bound to get caught.
"What are you doing there! Hurry up and get to work!"
Kadam thundered.
What a terrible boss.
’Anyway figure it out Phili!’
And I quickly ran away.
==
Work was a bit late today.
It’s already getting dark.
It’s been just over three days since I formed Zoo Animals Crew Season 2.
The kids seem to be getting disciplined too.
I entered the white monsters’ territory.
Whiiing-
The wind is strong.
Trees were shaking, and the night sky was particularly clear.
But it’s a bit strange for just a clear night.
The air is humid and sticky with a very faint smell of the sea mixed in.
Large clouds can be seen gathering far in that sky.
’Hmm, feels like a storm is coming.’
Weather is important in the wild.
You have to be careful on rainy days because it’s easy to lose body heat.
Living like this, I became able to detect weather changes in advance...
"Right, a typhoon perhaps."
’Right?’
This felt like before a typhoon or storm comes.
The zoo employees will be busy too.
Thinking that while arriving.
The pouched rat ran to me as soon as it saw me.
"B-boss!"
’Why, what’s wrong.’
Wonder what the fuss is about.
And the returned words were unexpected.
"Ah, assassination attempt!"
’Assassination?’
"Sir Raota, no, trying to assassinate Raota..."
’Who!’
"The rabbit..."
The surroundings were already noisy.
Beams split the night sky from over there.
I quickly ran that way.
White ones and black ones.
It was the incident that became the starting point of that war.
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