Fantasy Starting from the Stone Age - Chapter 80



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Episode 80. Unified Machine Electric 1

The confrontation between the Shuzor Alliance and Datang ended in a draw.

The Shuzor Alliance has now become the Shuzor region and has been incorporated into Datang. It has taken over the entire southern part, which means that Datang has taken over the entire vast continent, except for Seiwamuyu, who has taken over the eastern part.

It is an unprecedented unified nation. If we compare it to the Earth, it is the same level of national power as a unified Africa.

It’s ridiculous. How big is Africa? No one in the history of the world has ever tried to unite all of it.

You could say it’s the largest single country that has ever existed on Earth.

The area of ​​Datang is twice the size of Russia on Earth. Of course, there are many wastelands, but the word wasteland can be expressed as ‘uncultivated land’, and the natural resources are so abundant that hundreds of millions of people live by hunting and gathering.

Of course. Now, through various developments including agriculture, we are gradually moving away from the hunting and gathering lifestyle.

A country of unprecedented size. But the truth is, Daton and Patchar didn’t really know how big a country they were running. They just had no comparison.

The communities of other ethnic groups nearby were very small, but the Datang people were very aware that they were only a small part of the world. They thought that there might be a larger country in the wider world.

Actually, that wasn’t the case. Datang remained the largest state in history, and maintained that enormous weight class until the modern era.

The center of Datang is Ol Chaun, and it will last forever as long as Ol Chaun, the sage god, does not die. All the Datans, and now the Datang people, including Patchar, Lulmo, Nono, and Iyakan, all bow down to this great being.

But can we really call this a unified nation?

Even on a small piece of land, humans discriminate and divide people into classes based on the region they live in, even though they are of the same ethnicity and nationality.

These Daturns are a bit different, but not that different.

The land was originally one. There are two countries.

Can the two countries and peoples truly unify?

Saying that the unification period was 4000 years means that unification was not possible for 4000 years.

‘Datunism’ and ‘Patcharism’ have already emerged. Datuns now believe that it is more important to leave behind pure-blooded Datun blood than mixed-blooded blood, so they give birth to pure-blooded Datuns about twice out of three times in their lives. Patchar has been like that since the old days.

As a result, the unification period of the mythical era began in a very uncomfortable atmosphere.

After the Battle of Mainilun, the public sentiment in Datang was at its worst.

Actually, if we get to the fundamental problem, it’s this.

Although the way the showdown between Liwaduwan and Ol Chaun ended up being a draw, in reality the Shujor Alliance suffered no losses.

Originally, they were ruled. They succeeded in resolving the tax and local government issues. They achieved their minimum strategic goal.

And Datang suffered enormous losses and, if we look at it objectively, none of its strategic goals were achieved.

King Giri was dead, and the ninth Mannirun to enter Mannirun, Shujormiya Liwaduwan, was an open invader and murderer.

The backlash was beyond imagination as they did not punish him, who was no different from a criminal, but instead placed him as one of the leaders of the group.

“All right! Please reconsider!”

“We must kill that murderer!”

“Please punish Patchar for killing all our brothers and families!”

Overall, the backlash from Datang was more severe than that from Shuzor. In fact, it would be fair to say that there was no backlash from Shuzor at all.

Liwaduwan thought that if things were good, he would become the ruler of Datang, and if things were bad, he would just retreat from this draw, and if he really lost, he would still be a slave, so he thought that it would make no difference.

Everyone in the Shujor Alliance agreed with that idea. As Liwaduwan used to say, ‘We have nothing to lose.’

But he even got it and came back? Liwaduwan defended the rights of the Shujor Alliance, and received the assurance of the All-Chaun as the Mainnirun, and the authority and army he had, everything was intact, and he didn’t even have to pay compensation.

And responsibility for the massacre.

This is honestly a bit too much. If you don’t get angry, you’re not human.

“Well, I guess the Lord must have had some thoughts too… … .”

… … Even the worshippers who say that are very few. Daton’s antipathy towards All Chaun’s decision was beyond imagination.

Paron Echacado was their representative, and Castel Laurent also tried to dissuade them, and was the only one who took their side perhaps Manum Lapin?

“Please reconsider!”

It was literally everyone except for Olchaun who sent a petition.

All Chaun’s response to this was silence, not anger.

“… … .”

It is not known what All Chaun was thinking at this time.

Could it be that you were suppressing your anger?

Are you disappointed in Daton for not understanding your decision?

Or maybe you regret it and find a way to make it go away?

It won’t be the last, because he lived his whole life by his own laws.

All Chaun had a long conversation with Manum Lapang, who could be said to be his only supporter. The conversation at that time is not recorded, but the conclusion is clear.

All Chaun speaks before the assembled Datuns in Mainirun.

“There are four things that have killed the most Datons in the history of Datang.”

That was the rush.

“First of all, it’s a one-shot. I can’t even guess how many of my own kind that demon has killed.”

“And the third is Liwaduwan. It’s not the Shujor alliance. Liwaduwan killed him. He was the one who moved Shujor. The higher-ups should take full responsibility.

And the fourth is the scaly hippopotamus.”

And then All Chaun says:

“In the days when there was no Hanjutamal or Liwaduwan, when I said that if I killed all the scaly hippos, Daton would be happy, the first wise man said, ‘Then you would become worse than the scaly hippos.’ The scaly hippos just protect their hometown. That’s why I didn’t kill the scaly hippos. Even in this era, many Datons die from the scaly hippos. That’s why I didn’t kill Borin after that, and I didn’t kill the Liwaduwan and Shujor alliance.”

In a sense, it was a draw negotiation between Liwaduwan and Ol Chaun. Ol Chaun, whose conscience was pricked by that final excuse, continued to speak.

“I am the second most Daton-killer in the world. No one has killed more Datons than me. I can’t believe that there is someone who has killed more Datons than me. Hanjutamal is that evil, and even Liwaduwan was worse than me.”

There is silence. Some voices of support are heard.

“I divided the family and the non-family by my laws. I do not regret it. And I drove out those who committed that sin and killed them. I do not regret it. And I could have burned down the entire Shujor jungle. If I had gone out instead of Giri when Liwaduwan’s army first attacked, I could have wiped everything out. But I did not do that. I did not move even when Giri died, when a million soldiers were annihilated, and when Liwaduwan’s army came right up to Mainilun.”

And the being who can truly be called a wise god speaks.

“I finally fought properly when everything else failed and the enemy forces were right in front of Mainilun, but I didn’t end it properly and just accepted a draw. Why do you think I did that? Because I don’t love you?”

“… … .”

That is something that is difficult to understand.

“I don’t think I’ll live forever.”

The rumbling grows louder.

“I have lived a long life. It has been a life filled with pain, sorrow, and anger. It has also been a life filled with love, abundance, and peace. Your life must continue without me. If you say that my way is wrong, fine. It is your choice to reject it. If you think my way is right, if you are proud of being my descendants, then listen to me.”

All Chaun begs their descendants.

“Enjoy, cherish, and love. Killing everything you don’t like is not the way to solve problems. It’s the way to ruin people. I don’t think Liwaduwan did a good job. And I don’t trust Liwaduwan. But I forgive him.”

Silence falls as the Datons mull over the simple sermon.

Do they consider that statement unfair or reasonable?

“Because it’s better than killing. I’m stronger than anyone else, so I’ll say it. Love is greater than power. I want you to be people who can love others like I do. I’ve learned that.”

“… … .”

“I swear that I will prevent a rebellion in the South. Please believe me on that.”

There are many who are disappointed. There are also many who are moved.

Which side are you on? When you have such great power as All Chaun, can you talk about tolerance? Can you let literally a million people die, just in the hope that your loved ones can become independent?

The person who killed the most Datons in the world was, after all, Ol Chaun. Daton chews on that fact and feels sorry for his ancestors.

“All cold… … . The Erins say they have nothing to apologize to rascals like you.”

“… … .”

“And cut off the limbs of those who were sent as messengers to protest… Ugh.”

“These guys are enslaving and killing everyone with long ears and dark skin. There is no reason for them to do so. Should we forgive them for this?”

All Chaun speaks calmly, whether he is angry or not.

“No? They are hopeless bastards. Let’s just exterminate them.”

Hmm… … ?

First, let’s take a look at the prehistoric era again!

Meanwhile, while the Datons of Dator are steeped in such philosophical, emotional and moral conflicts, Shujor is in a festive mood!

“We have finally won our rights! If Datang persecutes us again next time, we will show him a lesson!”

“Wow!”

“I love you! Liwaduwan! Our God!”

“No, I am no longer a god. There used to be a god. Call me a saint.”

“Adult Liwaduwan!”

“We are now on par with Datang!”

If the northern Datonians had heard this, there would have been a war. Unfortunately, they did not hear it.

Liwaduwan begins with the most important task: paying tribute to those who died in the struggle for freedom.

He expanded the national cemetery ‘Hochukoi’, which was originally built to honor fallen warriors, and built his own palace there. It is the third sacred site of Datang in the south, along with Mainilun in the center and the giant tree Mainilae to the north.

It is a national cemetery honoring the dead warriors and the home of the god of war, or rather, the saint of war, Liwaduwan.

“We fought for our rights. We will show those who ignore our rights an example at any time! Freedom for Shuzor!”

“Waaaaaaaaaah!”

The Shuzorians, especially the Patchar, roar at the speech. The Liwaduwan, who do not discriminate against any race. They respect everyone equally, and respond by killing all those who do not respect them.

Was Liwaduwan a bad person? How can we define bad in history? To the Datonians, Liwaduwan was a disgusting murderer. He still is, and has been ever since.

Even if it is said that All Chaun killed more Datons than Liwaduwan, it is true.

And in fact, there was a really crucial difference between All Chaun and Liwaduwan.

What I mean is, compared to Ol Cha-woon, who appears sad on the outside but firmly sticks to his convictions on the inside.

Liwaduwan seemed to be cheering on the outside, but inside he was gripped with fear, thinking that the new god from the north would come down and burn down all of Shujor.

All Chaun probably would not have turned Shujor into hell even if King Giri had defeated Liwaduwan. Rather, it is more likely that he would have found out the cause of the rebellion, calmly reduced taxes, and resolved the issue of local officials.

If Liwaduwan had been stronger than Ol Chaun, he would have killed him, destroyed Mainilun, and turned Dator into hell.

The reason he didn’t do it was because he simply didn’t have the ability. It wasn’t because he had a great personality.

On the other hand, if Liwaduwan had truly attempted something like peace negotiations during the Tang Dynasty and had ‘repented’ for his past ‘sins’, he would have accepted it and washed away his ill feelings. Just like he did with Seiwamuyu.

All Chaun never yielded until Datang’s million-strong army was completely slain, and only when tens of millions more were on the verge of death did he consider Liwaduwan’s offer of a draw.

People are complicated. Judging historical figures is even more so.

But, that’s okay. The unified electric current. This uncomfortable and complicated atmosphere… … If Datang and Shuzor are to truly become one, neither force nor morality will do.

We need a practical policy, a policy that will unite the two countries and peoples.

If you don’t do it, it will just fall apart. It’s a serious problem.

Fantasy starting from the Stone Age