Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer? Chapter 123

◈Episode 123 If I could leave (5)

A system of guilt by association that imposes joint liability simply because of being in a specific relationship. And what comes from that system is the punishment of destroying the three families of high treason criminals.

I think it’s barbaric and cruel, but it doesn’t mean I don’t understand it.

In particular, in the case of high treason such as treason, wasn’t the destruction of the three families as a warning and a procedure to prevent politically motivated retaliation?

Even in the era when the guilt-by-association system was implemented, human rights and sensibilities were not as developed as they are in modern times. So, even if I don’t like it, I understand the system itself… It’s a car that was being treated in a nonchalant manner…

“… I’m a little embarrassed.”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I apologize for coming in suddenly. I’m in a bit of a hurry. Are you really not going to see the execution?”

Let’s say that destroying the Three Clans is inevitable given the worldview. But what is your reason for suggesting that I see it?

Did I look like I would enjoy that? Of course, given the nature of the concept, I don’t think I would blink even if one person dies, and that’s true in most cases…!

“This is because we don’t often see executions by association like this in foreign countries. Personally, I don’t like seeing innocent people dying. “It’s either me or this person.”

“is it. “That’s a shame.”

After finding out that he was a domestic abuser, Myeonsang glanced at me and smiled, not only because he was unlucky but also annoying just by looking at him.

I reflexively thought, ‘Why are you splitting it up? I almost shouted, ‘I want to tear it apart.’ but I barely held it in. The concept is not said in a vulgar way. Because it doesn’t taste good.

“If you had come, the children could have been saved.”

But does this guy come out like this?

“…What does that mean?”

Atart shrugged his shoulders in response to the Archmage’s question.

“I didn’t mean anything, I was just trying to make a little play. It is our law in Bigabol to destroy the three families of traitors, but there are many children among the targets of this execution. It’s too bad they’re killing all those children too. “When they came, they said they didn’t want to leave a cruel impression on the guests and tried to steal away the children.”

The words were very clear and flowing. In the end, isn’t it a threat that says, ‘If you don’t come, the children will die’?

“But you say you don’t like it…”

For your information, this is by no means a prejudice based on hearing that the other person is a domestic abuser. Of course, it may not have been completely excluded, but something else influenced the decision.

“I can’t help it.”

Anyway, if he really felt sorry for the children and wanted to save them, would that bastard be smiling right now? He must have knelt down earnestly and earnestly and asked us for a favor.

“Then enjoy your meal.”

But I don’t know why that guy acts like that. Did I want confirmation that my weakness was children? Did you want to use that to your advantage?

But even with that, the splitting aspect is too much…

‘I really want to kill him.’

Unlucky?

As if he could naturally take advantage of me rather than being devious in trying to use me. He’s really smiling arrogantly, as if he’s convinced that I’m inferior to him.

“…Chief. “I know you’re in a hurry, but I’m a bit embarrassed that you’re leaving without giving up your business.”

The Archmage bought us some time. So I quickly thought through my anger.

It was better to find calm than anger. My head started spinning as I thought about how much I wanted to fuck that bastard.

Then, it occurred to me again that that guy was a domestic abuser.

A more accurate look at the psychology of domestic violence perpetrators.

“Oh, have you changed your mind?”

One of the causes of domestic violence is when violence is adopted as a means to gain power or feel superior. It is said that the feeling of inferiority was expressed through violence.

That would explain why that bastard suddenly took the children hostage and acted so confidently.

There is no way that a person who uses violence against his family as a way to feel superior would not be able to threaten me using children, and there is no way that a person who has been aware of his position through these means will not feel superior through this threat.

He probably thought he was a better guy when he threatened me even though he didn’t even have the strength to jab.

“I’m not saying I’m going to participate right away, but there’s room to talk a little more…”

But what’s annoying is that the kids’ lives are at stake, so we can’t just ignore it.

‘Can’t we just kill him?’

I looked down at the teacup I had been holding for a moment because it was difficult to lift the spoon.

“It won’t have any effect if you don’t come in person.”

“Chief.”

“It’s unfortunate, but what can you do about such a thing? “I definitely put in effort”

If that bastard thinks he has the upper hand, we need to bring him back down.

Because then there will be conversation.

“I guess I looked funny.”

Wow.

I smashed a teacup with my bare hands for showmanship. I guess it’s because it’s a teacup made of wood. It felt different from glass.

The glass was crushed against the grain.

The Archmage and Atart’s mouths closed at once.

“…Is that possible? “I just—.”

Still, look at how he’s trying to say he’s the chief again.

I thoroughly crushed the teacup and shook out the pieces along with the powder. Of course, because I smashed the teacup without applying magic, my hand was left with a scar.

Although he was wearing gloves, some of the pieces had penetrated through them, prickling his skin and he could see blood.

Blood and water mixed and flowed.

‘Show me your example.’

But does it hurt?

It doesn’t hurt that much.

‘Ultimate fear…’

The thing that hurts, the thing that really hurts….

【Aaaah!!!】

‘Why?’

I imagine my heart pounding every time I hear a child cry.

‘How can sadness for dying come before anger for climbing?’

I hate the sound of a child crying the most in the world. I don’t have any trauma related to it, or anything that happened in the past, but I just hate it.

I just want everyone to be happy, from children to minors on the verge of adulthood.

“Did you think that if you said that, I would suddenly come forward?”

It’s purely because I’m an adult and have lived longer than those kids. Because I think it’s the right thing to do.

“You think something like you could take advantage of me?”

I just wish the children happiness.

“Know your topic.”

But how dare this XXX take a child hostage? It’s not even XXXX, but I’m really thinking of just making XXX out of XX and making it XXX. Do you want to become minced meat?

“The reason you are alive now is simply because you made the offer I wanted first.”

I slowly got up and approached Atart. Since we were the same height, there was no need to lower our heads. The field of view was aligned with a straight line.

“I just didn’t want to needlessly stain my sword with blood.”

And I was shocked.

It was a threat made because those who put down the weak in order to be in a superior position than others are likely to bow their heads when faced with something they can never defeat.

“….”

Just in case, I guessed it was the correct answer. I looked down at the cub, who was of similar height and was slightly averted in fear.

If you feel like saying, ‘Now try it, it’s human rights!’ I want to bury his head in a moral book, but the regret of heaven is that there is no moral book.

My eyes watched him persistently.

“You’d better keep that in mind. From now on, their lives will have the same value as yours.”

shit. Even though I know he’s a domestic abuser, it’s frustrating that I have no way to intervene and have to leave him alone. How dare you threaten children?

Bastard. Now it’s up to you to decide whether the rest of you object and ask why you don’t follow the customs. You were the one who gave me the opportunity to intervene in a situation where I had no excuse to intervene.

If you hurt even one of the kids’ fingertips, you’ll be in trouble too. Did you understand?

“scram.”

I gave the order to banish the guests without hiding a single trace of my displeasure, disgust, and contempt. Only then did Atart blush and show his disdain, but he did not refute it.

It was a typical strong and weak tone.

“Let’s go.”

The door closed and peace came again.

“Good job.”

The Archmage applauded as he approached me. Every time her hands clapped together, white light spread out and began to orbit until it hit the wall.

“You did really well.”

The Archmage then began writing down something with magical power along the path of the circling light. Probably casting a spell. I don’t know what kind of magic it is.

“No matter how customary it may be, I wondered if the children had committed some kind of crime that they should die, but thanks to you, they are now able to live.”

I listened to the sounds outside. Even if you don’t understand the meaning, you can feel the children’s cries moving away. If you concentrate just a little, the children’s presence will move somewhere in droves.

If you see that the presence of adults is in a different direction from the gathering place, there is a high probability that they are missing from the execution. I somehow saved it.

“The problem is that the chieftain will not take this incident kindly… I don’t know what will happen to the surviving children.”

Well, as the Archmage said, this is not the end. Even though they survived, both parents feel like they were executed. Even more so are the children of high treason criminals who should have died originally.

Being an orphan can make life difficult, but being labeled as the child of a sinner…

“It must have been a burden even for the chieftain to leave those children behind in the village. But is it possible to send it to another tribe?”

When helping others, it’s not good to just help them without any measures in place. Oh, what should I do with this? I can’t take the kids with me.

“I’ll have to think about this gradually. “It’s not something that can be answered right away.”

Is there anyone who can take care of a large number of children?

* * *

Atart couldn’t hold back his anger and took a step forward with a heated face. Those waiting outside noticed him and followed him.

【I wonder if there was some problem…】

However, the expression on his face only lasted for a moment. He managed to control his emotions and return his expression to its usual one. This was a place where you had to laugh on the outside even if you were swearing on the inside.

【The guests said that the Black Snake Warrior in particular does not want children to die. haha. I thought about it before, but he is a person who really cares about children.】

As soon as he said this, the faces of the people around him changed. Even though he holds such great power, he admires the magnanimity of the guest who is generous and merciful to the child.

【There is no need to convey the perception that we are a cruel tribe when we have received favor. 】

【I understand.】

【But, Chief. When you say under 12 years old, do you only allow children from 1 to 12 years old…?】 【

Is there a problem?】

【I have a child who just turned 13 the day before yesterday.】

【…Then only that child.】

【Yes.】

But for Atart, it was just an annoyance. I thought about using it and eating it, but instead it only left seeds of discord within the tribe.

Moreover, Ira couldn’t have been threatened with vague words and kept her alive at an age when she couldn’t even tell the difference. It’s better than a 14 or 15 year old, but a 12 or 13 year old is still old enough to harbor a desire for revenge.

【Instead, we will keep them alive, but rather than release them to the village right away, we will quarantine them and monitor their condition before releasing them.】

【Yes.】

【Select the children from 1 to 12 years old and transfer them to the original prison. Along with Akata, who turned 13 the day before yesterday. It is a command to show mercy.】

He participated in the execution ceremony feigning peace. In full view of the entire population, the rebels were thrown near the execution platform and some of the children were taken away.

【What are you going to do with my child!】

【Akata!】

【Mother and Father!!】

Was the child who had just turned 13 years old, Taposhaka’s daughter Akata? I saved you for no reason.

Attart looked at the child, who was 13 years old, was big and had well-developed muscles. It was obvious that I would never forget this day as my eyes were burning so brightly.

It is the seed of betrayal. Killing is right.

But I already gave the order to keep him alive, so what should I do? This is a place where you can’t go back on your words.

【I’m going to fucking kill you. I’m going to kill you! Both you and the stranger you brought with you!!]

Then, suddenly, a scream that was like a struggle reached Atart’s ears like thunder.

【Yes. The place was given to the two of you…】

【Yes?】

【No.】

A very good person who can warn the stranger who dared to refuse his offer and then threatens him, and can even kill that yellow bud. I remembered a plan.

A cool smile appeared on Atart’s lips.