Chapter 1164 1146. Solve the problem
“The Scoia’tael were inspired, there is no doubt about it.”
As Tissaya spoke, she adjusted the tableware in front of her so that they were neat and symmetrical.
"But being incited is not a reason. What you do is what you do. I saw how the Scoia''tael treated their enemies on the way back to Gos Velen. It was nothing more than the same during Falgar''s rebellion."
“They hung people on trees as practice targets, castrated them, mutilated them, disfigured them, and roasted them in the fire.”
Falga''s Rebellion, a terrifying character in the northern kingdoms, once launched a cruel and widespread rebellion that even covered the entire northern kingdom.
Later she was burned at the stake and was called "Bloody" Falga.
That was more than a hundred years ago.
?The Yinlu Tavern under the booth platform is clean and luxurious, with warm and bright lights. People on the seats are chatting with each other, talking about big business involving hundreds or thousands of Oren coins.
??But amidst these comfortable background sounds, Tishaya’s calm voice is narrating scenes that smell of blood.
“There is no doubt that the unfair treatment they have suffered as a non-human race has made them particularly indulgent in venting their anger now.”
“At the same time, the captured Scoia’tael were also subjected to the same punishment by humans, and their bodies were hung at the intersection of roads.”
?Berengar is not as particular as Tissaya. There are several crayfish claws that have been sucked dry on the table in front of him.
“I’ve never seen people who use torture and attacks have good results.”
??The old demon hunter has a long life and is well-informed, but now that executions and torture comparable to those during the Falgar Rebellion have begun to appear everywhere, he still feels that he has gained more knowledge.
“Yes, there is no good result.”
?Lan En spoke.
?As soon as he spoke, the other three people at the table fell silent.
??Although he was just eating during the social interaction just now, no one thought that his sense of presence had become less.
In fact, he is the center from beginning to end.
?Just this combination of etiquette and temperament is enough to be called dazzling and perfect.
“The Scoia’tael are immersed in fighting back against humanity, only feeling proud and proud, and sinking deeper and deeper into vicious violence.”
The young witcher continued.
“But this can only make humans hate non-human races even more, and make them more determined to attack.”
“The Scoia’tael thought they could scare humans, but in fact they only frightened a small group of people who had faced them, and more humans only felt angry.”
“But the anger of the non-human races does not accumulate in a day or two.” Margarita rested her elbow on the table, rested her chin on the back of her hand, and tilted her head in the direction of Lan En.
"In the past two years, two more cities in Kaedwen have been massacred against non-human races. The people in those cities are crazy. The same is true of Vengerberg in Aedirn, thanks to Yennefer sheltering some dwarves at that time. and elves.”
?Margarita sighed helplessly: "We can''t expect a group of non-human races who may be massacred by humans tomorrow just because of a piece of bread to remain sane. If I were them, I would probably go crazy with fear."
"Racial conflicts." Berengar shook his head, "This kind of trouble can''t be solved even if the prophet Lebioda appears. It can''t be solved at all."
He shook his head, but looked at the young witcher who was wiping his hands with his eyes persuading.
The same goes for Tisaya and Margarita.
They all know what kind of person Lan En is and what his usual reaction is like after encountering certain things.
??He always wants to take care of things that he doesn''t like, otherwise he won''t be happy.
When he was in charge for the first time, he went to the capital of Temeria, broke into the manor of a powerful duke and killed him.
During his second term in charge, he broke down the enemy''s entire legion chain of command in an unprecedented battle.
Mediating your own business, Vesemir always said that such people would not live long.
?Hence, when educating the apprentices of the Wolf School, the great master of the demon hunter always told them not to think of themselves as knights who punished evil and promoted good.
They are just witchers who work for money.
??But because of Lan En’s ability and wisdom in his mind, he has no signs of ‘not living long’ so far.
But the racial conflicts between humans and non-human races cannot be resolved by force alone.
“This is not something that can be solved by force alone, I know it very well.”
Lan En seemed to know what they were thinking very well, and he spoke out accordingly.
“But I actually have some ideas for solving this problem, but I have neither time nor manpower.”
As he spoke, the young witcher sighed under the surprised looks of the others at the table.
? Time and manpower, most of the problems encountered by people who want to do something in the world are related to these two.
?Lan En took the napkin on the table and wiped his hands slowly and carefully.
?His eyes were looking at the table, looking deep in thought.
“The conflict between non-human races and humans is a social atmosphere. Whether this social atmosphere originated from the original racial war or was heightened by someone after the war, the reality is: this atmosphere has been deeply rooted.”
“Changing the social atmosphere cannot be accomplished by force alone. Not to mention there is only one me, but what if there are a hundred me?”
"Using force to force non-human races to live in harmony with humans? If this order is really issued, what is the difference between it and fart?"
"If you want to mess up what you do, you don''t necessarily have to do it against me. Isn''t it normal to oppose you under your banner?" "You said we want to live in harmony, then we will obey. But as long as anyone has a little complaint in his mouth, we will We should punish him in a big way."
“You said that we need to strengthen supervision to avoid amplification and unjust, false and wrongful convictions. That’s easy to handle. When something goes wrong, don’t we, regardless of non-human races or humans, just scold them? If they are caught, isn’t it a fact?”
“As far as the result is concerned, it’s just a different form of racial persecution. I used to kill you directly, but now I have to put some effort into framing you.”
?Berengar and the two sorceresses each held up their wine glasses or shook their heads, remaining silent.
The social atmosphere is difficult to reverse because of its pervasiveness and the people’s resistance.
Thinking that you can suppress everything with force is just an illusion that simplifies the complex reality.
?How can there be a situation in this complicated world where all problems can be solved by just one method?
Force is very useful, but it is only ‘easy to use’, not ‘can be used anytime and anywhere’.
??People will naturally rebel against things that are explicitly prohibited, and if someone takes the lead
You said you want to go in one direction. We can’t resist, but okay! If you want to leave, leave! It''s your fault that you''ve reached a dead end, and it''s your fault.
Originally, it was an issue of racial persecution, but later it became an issue of harsh punishments being abused and labeling expanded.
It’s hard to say which issue between the two is more destructive.
Lan wants to solve the problem of racial oppression, but he is not a Japanese with a cramped mind.
? ? In order to solve the problem of racial oppression, do you have to make yourself the biggest oppressor and force non-human races to join forces with humans? Is this considered ‘solved’?
?Then one day Lan En didn’t want to work anymore, and didn’t the seemingly harmonious scene fall apart in an instant?
?What kind of ‘solution’ is this?
“To solve the problem, we must start from the fundamentals.”
At this time, Tisaya, Margarita and Berengar looked at him unconsciously.
Because the problems he is talking about are so serious and so deep-rooted that just saying they are ‘solved’ feels unbelievable.
Is there really a solution to this?
??But when they looked at the young witcher, he had a very convincing temperament that made people believe in him unconsciously.
?This temperament not only comes from his strength, but also wisdom, knowledge, and experience.
“If I’m going to solve this problem, I’m going to need a legion of people who are aware enough to be dismissive of, or at least fed up with, narratives of racial hatred.”
“With these people as supervisors and builders, in a place where a ‘racial harmony’ decree has been issued, the decree will not easily get out of control and backlash.”
“But this kind of person?” Disaya pursed her lips and looked at Lan En blankly.
?Margarita continued her words: "There are too few such people and they are too scattered."
The two issues of gathering manpower and using manpower are almost the key to the development of civilization, and they have also been problems since ancient times.
? Whoever can gather and use manpower more efficiently can control the future.
"Yes, too few. If there are few people, the continuity of the policy cannot be guaranteed, and in the end it will be distorted by others." Lan En did not avoid the question, but nodded and admitted. "But even if I want to find and train him, I don''t have time."
At the end of the sentence, Lan En frowned.
The knights of the Order of Embers respect him as a god. can be trusted.
?This kind of trust has gone through a cruel battlefield before it was recognized.
But there are too few of them.
As for Lan En''s "no time", the three people present also knew what it meant.
Ever since Lan En met the Lady of the Lake through the introduction of the half-murloc in the Dark Water, he has already made an agreement with that god.
Take care of and explore the fissures where the celestial sphere meets.
Although at present, this work does not involve too large dangerous and aggressive worlds and races.
But how numerous are the worlds? If they really encounter one, Lan En and the lady in the lake will stop them.
?Perhaps the biggest trouble faced by this magical Middle Ages is not the issue of race or class, but the issue of invaders from outside the world and the survival of all life.
?In terms of severity, Lan En now carries a burden that no one in this world can compare to since ancient times.
Every time he returns from the other side of the gap where the heavenly spheres meet, it is an unparalleled victory.
The three of them fell silent because they all knew the weight of this agreement.
?Margarita and Tissaya looked at Lan En’s side face with his head lowered.
?That silver hair reflected the warm glimmer in the candlelight of the tavern.
The huge responsibility of ‘protecting the world’ rests on this person’s shoulders. But he is still prepared to care about the ''little things'' in the world.
?The atmosphere at the dinner table was heavy for a while, but in the end it was Lan En who took the lead in raising the wine glass filled with juice and laughed out loud.
“There’s no need to look at me like I’ve made a big sacrifice. Traveling between worlds is wonderful.”
“And when I come back this time, I have nothing to do so far, can I”
Lan En didn''t even have time to say the second half of his sentence, "Take a good rest."
Followed by a ‘bang’ sound.
?Under everyone''s gaze, the door of Yinlu Tavern was pushed open violently, and a man dressed as a messenger ran in.
(End of this chapter)