Fantasy Starting from the Stone Age - Chapter 135



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Episode 135. A Strong Country, a Weak People, and Endless Evil 4

In fact, among the Anrai, Darida was the one whose position was the most ambiguous from the beginning.

The reason is simple. The military is the domain of Liwaduwan, so the only areas that Darida is in charge of are sacrificial rites (Giruak) and martial arts. Sacrificial rites are stopped when Hanjutamal breaks out or there is a disaster, and martial arts are just a type of mystery, so they are not that important. In particular, those who have learned martial arts tend to end up in the military.

And without work, there is no budget, without budget, there is no power, without power, there is no authority. She could have fallen into that position, just as the first Giri King Darida was killed by Liwaduwan the other day.

“Can’t that be? It’s called Mainnirun.”

So Darida has been trying to find her own position since before.

The most important thing was ‘awarding medals’. At that time, the medals of Datang were divided into 1~12 grades. Since this was the medal awarded at the ceremony, the task of awarding medals was naturally handed over to Medakbo. (Medakbo liked it.)

In other words, it naturally leads to: awarding medals = certifying authority and ability = discovering talent = taking charge of higher education institutions.

To be exact, once you enter a real university, you will be in charge of Castle Laurent and Mana School, so this is the stage before that. You could say it is a talent scouting at the middle and high school level. It is not a 1:1 correspondence, though.

There was a mixed race there. Above all, she was known as the ‘most perfect mixed race’ in terms of physical ability, intelligence, and charm.

As such, the role of awarding medals and discovering talents has somewhat alleviated Datang’s racial and regional discrimination.

However, this creates another problem and disadvantage.

Darida felt sorry for the many mixed-bloods and people from the outskirts who could not properly use their abilities, and worked hard for them.

But she never doubted the ‘meritocracy’ itself. It was natural for those with higher abilities to have more. The incompetent, the disabled, and the weak were outside her sight.

It’s similar to Medakbo, but while Medakbo treats only those with ability, Darida doesn’t care about anyone except those with ability… … There was a subtle difference.

The ones who truly embrace the incompetent and lacking are those who were once in that situation.

Paron Echacado was a ray of light in these difficult times. To call him a light is a great compliment.

Echacado had a great interest in the mixed-bloods of the frontier, as he himself had once been the most lacking and inferior mixed-blood.

“It’s ridiculous that those who are useless and worthless aren’t given opportunities. What is the standard for being useless in the first place?”

The position called ‘Parun’ under Echakado is a bit complicated.

Basically, he is a hunter with animal spirits.

It’s an intelligence unit that catches spies and secret agents.

He is an inspector who investigates corruption in each region.

A prosecutor who prosecutes criminals.

And a critic who points out problems when something seems wrong with Datang’s policies. He is also in charge of the press.

It’s complex, but what Echakado is doing now is the exact opposite of what Darida was doing: instilling passion in those who lack ability instead of defeatism, despair, and resignation.

In fact, just by his existence, he played that role. The story of Echacado is… … literally a myth. It is performed and varied a lot in the extremes of Hakan, with the purpose of teaching a lesson. He is a folk hero.

Echacado didn’t preach the obvious that everyone has strengths. He explained that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any.

“Surely you are a worthless man. You have no talent, so you just do the farming that anyone can do here. You don’t get much of a medal. So? So what if you don’t farm? What if all the other farmers don’t farm? Then who will do the work? You can’t be replaced. We don’t need the capable, we just need everyone.”

This is the message that runs through the Age of Faith. A lot of low-quality human resources have been mass-produced.

But that’s what makes it precious. Echakado openly confronts Medakbo and Darida and tells them to stop their subtle discrimination.

Datang is still a place overflowing with love. There are hate speech, discrimination, elitism, etc… … but it is still a place overflowing with love.

“Ah. Get out. Datang doesn’t accept people like you.”

“No, Gulmyeong! Isn’t this a bit too much… … .”

“What are you guys doing? Get those little brats out.”

Datang is a place filled with love. ‘For Datangers’. Even the pure-blooded Datangers, who have the highest sense of superiority among Datangers, do not make insulting gestures or assault innocent mixed-bloods on the street.

However, even the most despised mixed race people in Datang still consider themselves different from the ‘savages’ outside Datang.

And Osozouin Gulmung was a man who was extremely proud of the fact that he was Daton, and that he was the Anrai of All Chaun and the de facto queen who had been entrusted with the rule of the Great Forest.

“That damn woman… … .”

The Baekkan ‘diplomats’ are being kicked out without being granted entry. Is it really that hard to have a formal meeting with the great ones in Mainilun? Is it really necessary to come as an envoy and be treated with such humiliation?

“The invincible army is already within reach, but Datang doesn’t seem to have any intention of negotiating.”

“If only the damn invincible one would break that arrogant woman’s nose… … .”

“Does that make sense? Then all of our land has been taken.”

They just sigh and turn back. But… … . Little by little, beyond irritation, hatred begins to well up, and beyond hatred, murderous intent begins to well up.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the later stereotype of ‘the arrogant and elitist Daton’ all originated from that emperor of the Great Forest.

At that time, other regions recognized Osozoin Gulmyeong as Ol Chaun’s wife, so the hatred spread to the leaders of Datang.

Of course, it wasn’t because Osozouin Gulmyeong was really arrogant and full of a sense of superiority that this happened.

Well, there is a reason for that, but fundamentally, outsiders have been making too many mistakes so far.

There are a lot of Hanjuta words in the South right now, but what if outsiders don’t understand it properly and get caught in Hanjuta words or even go back to other places while caught?

It was a protective measure in its own way. Since there was no history of being heard when spoken of favorably, it gradually became more and more hostile.

Osozin Gulmung collects huge taxes from the Dimanang region and stationed an army composed of the Gigard tribe and his own direct descendants to prepare for any eventuality.

If there’s one person who’s the most consistent among the Minnie Runs, it’s probably Paldin Koa. There’s nothing particularly special about him. He’s still the same. He raises cattle, works as a blacksmith, and works in the logistics industry.

However, Paldin Koa makes a simple proposal to Ol Chaun during this time.

“Come on. I have a favor to ask.”

“Huh? That’s unusual for you to do that. What is it? It must be important, so tell me anything.”

“Every time I visit, I find myself stealing Onlu Dobang from Niro Laon Chaun. I would like you to take action on that.”

“uh?”

The Onlu Dobang is one of the first spirit trees. It is the Kneeling Giraffe Spirit Tree. Riding in a palanquin on top of that giant giraffe has been a tradition for nearly 20,000 years, since the first Bark tribe met.

“Ah. I see… … . You always take it away.”

“That’s true, in the past it might have been different, but these days, merchants don’t really need kneeling giraffes.”

The kneeling giraffe is not suitable for carrying loads due to its unusually long legs. The reason the kneeling giraffe has been the symbol of merchants up until now is because there were no other spirit beasts.

But Nirolean Chaun is a spirit master of Onlu Dobang, and every time he goes to an event, he gets his spirit water stolen. Lately, he keeps getting it stolen during his processions. But Nirolean Chaun is the main character in charge of merchants and pilgrims… … . This is a bit too much.

“I see. Then from now on, let’s split it in two. Niloran Chaun will still be in charge of Onlu Dobang, but I will assign him the position of in charge of my pilgrimage. I will create a new position called ‘Enil Chaun’ and assign the existing pilgrimage to them.”

All Chaun makes the spotted horse spirit water from the Datang region. It is a ‘gravel’ spirit water to match the hard terrain that the spotted horse mainly travels on. The name is simply ‘Busul Dollar’.

“It seems like the terrain of the hilly plains and the large rocks don’t overlap, so this will do.”

“Hmm. Okay, I understand.”

With this as an opportunity, Enil Datun changes into a group of merchants who thoroughly carry spotted horses, and Niloran Datun, who previously managed the giraffe, becomes Ol Chaun’s close associate, a position similar to a secretary’s office.

It was also an organization that was gradually becoming necessary. In the sense that it was an organization that managed the pilgrimage of the next year.

In other parts of the world, you might think of it as a harem of sorts, seeing as they only keep beautiful pureblooded Datons by their side, and they actually do have traditional relationships… … but they’re basically just secretaries.

Marechi’s work has been the same from ancient times until now.

It’s about stopping the Hanjutamal. If we continue to weaken their power, confine them, and starve them to death, we can completely exterminate the Hanjutamal… … But we’ve failed several times since the time of Borin’s Wave.

But Marechi still does it! Marechi, who was originally called stupid. He has become an overly generous man, and his only job is to deal with the tattooed men and subdue Hanjutamal.

Marechi was truly a man of tremendous character, having devoted himself to such an honest task for more than ten thousand years, and through his experience he had become wise enough that he was no longer considered stupid. He had also become stronger.

Marechi was terrified when he heard the news that Hanjutamal had spread to the northern Baekara region.

“Huh? How did it spread to the Baekara region? There were no problems at the Daesurim and Dimanang along the way, right?”

“That’s… … But anyway, it’s certain that the rumor has spread. It’s said that there are two-horned monsters wandering around.”

Marechi stands up with his hands raised in surprise.

“I will go.”

“Huh? Why?”

“Baekkan and Erin are alive, right? They’ll die if they get hit by Hanjutamal too.”

“That’s true, but… … .”

“I’ll stop it because it’ll be difficult if it spreads any further. There are already many people who can stop it besides me.”

All Chaun thought about it for a moment, then nodded.

“Okay. Go and block it. I don’t want to send it alone. Should I form a pilgrimage group?”

“Yes, I think so. I hope it’s on a fairly large scale.”

All Chaun looks at Medakbo. Medakbo looks at Liwaduwan, and Liwaduwan looks at Hakan.

Hakang thinks for a moment.

“I think we can give about 41,472 ({12^4}*2) people to the Nono tribe.”

Then I will answer in order.

“Then we just need to send about 41,472 troops.”

“Let’s budget around 8,957,952 ({12^6}*3).”

“Then I will only take about 20,736 tattooists.”

And while sending the pilgrimage, Datang asks Osozouin Gulmung to deliver a letter to the north.

“Oh? If it’s such a good thing, I think I could dispatch about 10,368 Gigaards. Brother Marechi.”

“Then please.”

And the Osozouin Gulmyeong reports to the northern Baekara.

“When the news of the terrible Hanjutamal spread to the north came, His Majesty the King took pity on him and decided to send about 110,000 people. I have prepared about 10 million relief supplies, so I hope you will not be negligent in treating them well.”

Guys, Datang really can’t do diplomacy.

“110,000.”

I can’t help but laugh. Even if I gather all the troops that can be used in Baekara right away, it won’t be more than 300,000, but the number of troops coming to provide relief is 110,000.

“Among them, the Gigad tribe numbered 10,000. The regular army of Datang numbered 40,000.”

“Are you kidding me…? Are you talking about that Liwaduwan army?”

“This is a trick of the Tang Dynasty! They want to spread that devilish disease and then send troops to provide relief to interfere in internal affairs!”

Honestly, that’s the only way it looks.

“We have just welcomed our newcomers, the Immortals! Why should we fear Datang now that they are here?”

“No way!!!”

The voices of the Baekkan lords overlap.

Unanimous unanimity. Behind the Baekkan lords, the heroes of the Immortal Army are looming.

In fact, no one in Datang thought that Baekkan would reject them, and Marechi’s relief force was rushing north at the same time as sending diplomatic notes.