第３１掘：国を支えた聖女は只の人 そしてお子様は成長する (Part2)
"That is why I will bow my head to them. They are the ones who know and understand the slaves, the commoners, the various races, and everything else. They see. They hear. I believe they are the ones truly fit to be the symbols—the representatives—of the dungeon village and city we are building here. They are far more suitable for the role than someone like me. To insist that I am absolute, or that I am always right, would be arrogance. I may indeed possess knowledge and abilities that surprise you, but that is all."
This was what he wanted to say.
By creating a "special" existence, one becomes deaf to the opinions of the people.
Therefore, one should simply not create such a special existence.
He felt that there was no need for a "Dungeon Master" to be special.
That ordinary people should be the ones to represent the nation.
"Ah, ah... Yuki-san, what is it that you seek? That line of thought is meaningless unless every single person possesses education. It is an absurd, dreamlike story. You cannot build a nation with such naivety."
Indeed, his idea that ordinary people should represent the nation implies that everyone must have the knowledge to create laws.
Ordinary people do not possess such learning.
To provide such education to every citizen living in a country is impossible...
That is why learning is limited to a select few, like the nobility.
That is why what he is saying is a dream.
A naive, naive, dreamlike story.
However, he countered my words with ease.
"Naivety, you say? To use that as an excuse shows how little you truly know. Who would approach a nation devoid of sweetness? Who would gather in a country without dreams or hope? Don't use 'naivety' as an excuse for things you cannot do yourself."
As I stood there, speechless, he continued with a smile.
"A nation built on the 'naivety' Rurua speaks of is one where ordinary people can voice their opinions on the law, and many can participate. There will surely be various troubles. But I believe such a country would be fun. It would surely be a better country than it is now. That is what I mean. So, Ratz, please give me your opinions. Or would you prefer that I become an absolute king?"
Having declared this, he turned to face Ratz.
"...Big brother, that is quite the sermon... but I see. So what you mean by saying we will be busy from now on is..."
"Yep. From here on out, I'm leaving the operation of the dungeon village and the city almost entirely to you."
"Eek—!? You just said something terrifying so casually!? We're amateurs, you know!?"
"Well, I'm aware of that. At the end of the meetings, I'll provide my input, suggest revisions, or point out what's missing. Do your best, Representative Director of the Rabbit Beastman Tribe."
"What is that ridiculous title!? I understand what it means, but I don't want to!"
The other women of various races were also blinking in confusion.
...I see. That is why there are no two people of the same race here.
...This is a level of thinking far beyond my own.
Until now, I had believed that I was the one who must lead the people.
To that end, I prayed fervently to the gods, acquired knowledge, and mastered magic.
Ah, that was it. I am merely the result of an ordinary person's efforts.
I was never special. I only *became* special.
Why did I judge his vision as impossible?
...How arrogant of me. It was only natural that I was cast out from my position as a Saintess.
"Yuki-san. No, Yuki-sama. I am deeply indebted to you for saving me, and it is presumptuous of me, but may I offer an opinion regarding my own treatment?"
"Huh? 'Sama'? Ah, well. Ratz and the others are as you see, so if you speak up, won't that help move things along?"
"Then, I wish for you to continue to harbor me here in this dungeon."
As I said this, the women who had been in such a state of confusion fell silent in an instant, all turning their gazes toward me.