Infinite Reincarnation – Arthur Hurt - Chapter 192



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Infinite Reincarnation – Arthur Hurt Chapter 192

34-Republicanism

In addition, since calling the republicanism of an island nation where the king was a puppet could cause monarchs to have a fight over the word ‘republicanism’, continental intellectuals categorized this ‘island-style republicanism’ separately by calling it ‘parliamentarism’.

And this has become a cause for debate between continental and island intellectuals over whether ‘parliamentarism’ is republicanism or not.

Arthur summarized Cordell’s explanation, whether long or short, in one sentence.

“Iron Man Politics, Republicanism, and Parliamentarism?”

“That’s right. What would you like to read?”

Cordell’s words were a test of sorts, an attempt to glimpse Arthur’s political leanings.

But Arthur didn’t fall for such tricks.

“Please give me all three.”

“All three? Isn’t that a bit pricey?”

“I never said I would buy it.”

Arthur continued as Cordell’s face showed a questioning expression at those words.

“I’ll borrow it and go and look at it here.”

Do you keep banned books at home, knowing that you will be caught anytime and anywhere? If it was for the purpose of seriously studying political thought, then I don’t know, but Arthur’s purpose was not to study political thought and embody it, but to grasp its logic and reality.

After all, political ideology is a tool. If the tool fails to meet the needs of a group or community, it is eliminated and a more suitable ideological system is introduced.

Just as ancient empires changed their systems from democracy to republicanism to empire.

Arthur knew that no ideology or philosophy could overcome reality. Ideology or philosophy is nothing more than a framework for understanding complex reality, and if you try to fit reality into it, it becomes a ‘dogmatic ideology’.

And such dogmatic ideology was a system that did not fit with Arthur. This was because Arthur’s mind was not a blank sheet of paper, but was filled with the experiences he had seen and heard as a person who had been reincarnated infinitely.

However, I did not fall into the compulsion to overturn such dogmatic ideas. If I can endure, I will endure. Blessed are those who endure… … I meditated on these words.

Arthur knew the importance of self-denial. Huh? This sucks? This sucks? The patience to not take action right away was the measure of success in life, and it was a clear scientific statistic that a child who could endure and not eat a candy right away even when it was right in front of him was more likely to succeed in the future.

Cordell said.

“If you don’t have money, just go.”

“That book would be better than having it at home, where I am not even a graduate student.”

Cordell’s mouth watered at those words. His attitude showed that he had only said it once.

Eventually, he accepted a hefty loan and allowed Arthur to borrow the forbidden books.

Arthur had briefly glanced through the books and found that the theory of philosopher-kingdom had long since degenerated and fallen to the level of one of the grounds for supporting monarchy. It had even mutated into a combination with the theory of the divine right of kings.

If we were to summarize what the theory of the philosopher-king, which has degenerated into a rhetoric supporting the monarchy, says, it would be one thing.

‘The morality of a wise man must transcend the morality of a common man.’

Because the interests of the philosopher-king who governs the country are greater than those of ordinary people, this was one of the two pillars supporting the monarchy theory along with the theory of the divine right of kings, which states that the right to rule is given by God and therefore should not be questioned.

That is why one of the antitheses to the mainstream political system was to reject the iron-man government, which was called republicanism or parliamentarism.

Arthur turned away from the philosopher-king’s theories and read books on republicanism and parliamentarism, the key to which was to create a stable and predictable political environment through decentralization of power.

Parliamentarianism emphasized the rule of law there, and even the king could not violate the rule of law, thereby demoting the king from a demigod who received royal power from God to a human being. This was enough reason for continental scholars, who were terrified by the radically progressive political ideology, to classify this island republicanism separately under the name of parliamentarianism.

In any case, it was clear that both had abandoned their illusions about the Iron Man. It was clear from the long history of monarchies that legitimacy did not necessarily mean an excellent leader, and it was also realistically impossible to find an Iron Man and entrust him with political power.

As Arthur quickly read and closed three books, Cordell asked.

“Have you read it all already?”

“Are there only three of these?”

“Why? Does it not suit your taste?”

“It doesn’t matter whether I like it or not. I just recently became interested in politics.”

Anyone could be interested in politics. It was possible to watch the nonsense of those above you and advise them not to do that or not to do that.

As long as you don’t let your superiors hear it. If a lowly servant keeps telling his masters that he should put it here and that he should put it there while they are playing a game, isn’t that how he’ll get beaten up?

However, when you become interested in politics, there are times when your thoughts and positions on certain issues become hardened.

That is what is meant by values, or political philosophy, and if you don’t have your own political philosophy, you are likely to be swayed by what people around you are saying. Well, that might be convenient. You can enjoy the sweetness of belonging without conflicting with those around you.

Cordell tilted his head at Arthur’s words.

“Are you a scholar?”

“I didn’t go to an academy, but it’s similar.”

If we define learning as an act of opening up the horizon of knowledge, wouldn’t it not be a lie?

At those words, Cordell hesitated for a moment and then opened the bookshelf. Behind the bookshelf was another bookshelf that had been hidden.

Arthur was quietly amazed at the secret bookshelf.

“You are amazing.”

“Don’t tell anyone.”

“I didn’t see anything.”

Arthur reached out to the books on the desk, contrary to his words. There were various books, including ‘Political History of Ancient Empires’, ‘Political Theory of Aribatan’, and ‘Monarchy of Wanantha’. While scanning the titles, Arthur’s eyes were drawn to a familiar title. ‘History of the Kingdom of Skarra – Whitener’. It was a book that was in Father Kratang’s study.

“You’ve managed to obtain many hard-to-find books, even though it’s not a cathedral.”

“Ahem! You must have had a hard time.”

Arthur’s sharp words made Cordell cough in response, but he showed a faint sense of pride. How frustrating it must have been for a collector to have amassed such a collection of precious forbidden books without being able to show them off.

Arthur gave Cordell a thumbs up for his efforts and ‘liked’ him before finishing his examination of the forbidden bookshelf. Hmm… … No red flavor yet.

Arthur looked through a couple more books, then said to Cordell.

“Good job.”

“Have you seen everything?”

“Yes. I know everything I wanted to know.”

Arthur’s words made Cordell look like this. He said he knew everything he wanted to know, but what on earth did he know?

All sorts of imaginations ran through my head. When I even thought that he was a court official who enforced the ban on books, I swallowed dry saliva and began to sweat. I wondered if the fact that he had read three books in a row earlier was a pretense to reassure me.

Arthur was not the kind of person who would joke around about serious matters.

“Do you know what the quickest way to read the world is?”

“Wh, what is it?”

“It’s about figuring out what knowledge is allowed and what knowledge is forbidden.”

When religious power was strong, any questioning of God was forbidden, and any idea that questioned or belittled the authority of religious figures was subject to suppression.

I don’t know about other countries, but at least in the Kingdom of Skara, it seems certain that at least three ideologies are dominant: a distorted philosopher-king theory that supports the king, republicanism, and parliamentarism.

It was a bit surprising that parliamentarism was alive. The reason why such ideas are being discussed is because someone desires such a system… … who? The aristocracy?

It was certainly a good excuse to make the king a figurehead and monopolize political power among the nobles. But Arthur did not jump to conclusions.

The devil is in the details, and ideas are just tools. It is not clear who benefits from spreading parliamentarism.

Arthur’s words, on the other hand, reassured Cordell. Arthur’s words that he knew everything he wanted to know did not mean that he had secured evidence to arrest Cordell for possession of banned books.

He asked Arthur with a much more relaxed expression.

“So, do you know what the world is like?”

“yes.”

Arthur nodded. This world was still in the age of kings. And the throne would be inherited by a horny crown prince. And if that happened, Amelia would not be able to return to this country in peace… … .

Arthur could be sure of that fact.

* * *

Rel, who hadn’t eaten properly for several days, returned to normal and started eating with them. However, not everything was as it was before.

“Uncle. Are you okay?”

“what?”

“It’s a bit weird.”

At Charlie’s words, Rel laughed and ruffled Charlie’s hair.

Charlie’s feeling was not wrong. Rel, who had been agonizing in the corner of the room, came out with a more mature air and calm words and actions.

Viana was pleased to see Rel like that, but she narrowed her brows at her husband’s words.

“After all, heartbreak makes a man mature, ugh!”

“You said with your own mouth that your mouth is the root of the problem.”

Viana liked Amelia. She was kind and honest enough to want to make her her sister-in-law. Considering Amelia’s reputation and ability, Rel was somewhat, no, quite inferior, but marriage is also about looking at family conditions, right? Considering that she was the younger sister of Baron Hutt, Viana thought that the weight was a good match.

Arthur decided not to utter the word ‘heartbreak’ because his side hurt, and had a family conversation while eating. When it was said that Charlie was getting old enough to need a tutor, Rel wanted to take charge of the basic education, but Arthur shook his head.

“Because they are family, there are some things that are difficult to teach. That’s why we have to bring in outsiders.”

“But I heard you’ll get hit if you learn it wrong?”

“who?”

“Everyone said that?”

Rel told her friends about her. Even if it were true that noble children had servants who would beat them instead, those who were not born into such noble families had to be beaten from a young age.

If your status is lower than that of your tutor, you will be beaten quite severely. Some of the students who have gone astray from the academy boast that they will beat up their tutor if they get the chance.

“I’ll look for a good tutor.”

Arthur couldn’t help but step forward himself when he saw Viana’s worried expression. Fortunately, the Ignaqua business was on track, so he was able to make time.

And Rel questioned his brother, who was heading to the academy with him.

“Why are you following me?”

“To meet Mr. Umel.”

“Ah! Because of the tutor thing?”

Rel nodded as if he understood and continued speaking. Rel had definitely benefited from Professor Umel’s help during his entrance exam to the academy.

“Then I will guide you.”

“Really? Really?”

Arthur answered without thinking, and Rel guided Arthur to the department office where Umel Barbara was. In the meantime, Umel had been upgraded from a graduate student to an assistant professor.

“Isn’t that Rel?”

“Hello, Assistant Professor Woomel.”

Umel greeted Rel warmly and then quickly exchanged greetings with Arthur.