Chapter 424: Chapter 321: The Dilemma of the Young Girls_1 Chapter 424: Chapter 321: The Dilemma of the Young Girls_1 “Ah…….”
Back on the spaceship and looking at the Star Ocean outside the window, Ann let out a silent sigh. At this mont, a voice rang in her ear.
“Princess.”
“Ah, Audrey…….”
Ann turned to look, seeing Audrey quietly standing not too far away, looking at her.
“Has the knight returned?”
“The master has not returned.”
“I see……. I’m sorry, could you pour a cup of tea?”
“Of course.”
Upon hearing Ann’s request, Audrey nodded. Then she left the room and returned a mont later, carrying a pot of black tea, placing the teapot in front of Ann.
“Please.”
“Hmm……. Thank you, Audrey, can we chat?”
“Of course.”
Seeing Ann initiating the conversation, Audrey was sowhat surprised, but still nodded. anwhile, Ann sat on the sofa, lifted the black tea in her hand, and stared at the ripples wavering on the surface.
“Actually, since that ti, I’ve been pondering the knight’s words. I also went back to read many books, for example, about the founding of the Kingdom of Manaria……. I never found it to be a problem before, and honestly, I don’t think there is a problem now. Everyone is living a very peaceful and happy life. I also hope to beco a good queen, to make everyone’s lives in Manaria better, but…….”
At this point, Ann sighed and looked down.
“I am a little afraid……. of such historical rules.”
“?”
“The knight once ntioned that the total amount of matter in the universe remains constant. If you have more, others will have less. I am fully aware that once a country becos prosperous and the population grows, the need for resources will increase. In fact, I’ve always been concerned. What if to maintain everyone’s good life, I have to do so bad things? Like during this mission, if we discover the resources which are necessary for our survival in Regnes or Elf Forest, what should we do?”
At this point, Ann’s voice beca increasingly low.
“We could ask them for help, or buy from them. But what if they refuse, like the Nakians, declining our mining or purchasing? What should we do then? Would I watch my people’s living standards gradually decline? See them struggling, falling behind after once being happy? Or should I start a war, attacking the nation of my friends? I am really afraid of facing such a situation…….”
From a certain degree, Ann could understand Duanmu Huai’s actions, as her own position was also clear. She was the princess of Manaria, and the future queen. Of course, she bore responsibility for her citizens. Although for now, Manaria was nowhere near facing such issues, Ann was still concerned.
In other words, even if not for resources, similar situations could arise.
For instance, if a plague were to suddenly spread in Manaria, leading to nurous deaths among the civilians, and if there was a plant in the Elf Forest capable of healing this disease. And if this plant, regarded priceless by the elves, was their source of life, and its destruction would cause irreversible damage to the elves themselves. Under such circumstances, what is Ann supposed to do?
Should she let her people die? Or should she reluctantly start a war and force a takeover, kill the elves for her people?
Even if the two races had no interactions, Ann, being a kind-hearted princess, would find it difficult to make such a decision. Especially since she had several elves in Manaria. Her friend, the student council president, and even the Captain of the Royal Guard, were elves. She had a very good relationship with them. Under such circumstances, was Ann supposed to wage war against her own friends?
But if she decided against it due to friendship, then could she, watching her citizens die, still have the right to be the queen of Manaria?
If possible, naturally no one would like to face such a dilemma. Everyone hopes to lead a safe and happy nation, where the people are living happily and the nation is prospering with no problems.
Unfortunately, reality isn’t that sweet. In fact, until recently, Manaria nearly went through an unavoidable rebellion influenced by the Succubus. Thanks to Duanmu Huai who detected and resolved the issue in ti. Except…… the root of the problem was still there.
“But the master also said that it would be a lengthy process. It may take hundreds, thousands, or even longer years to reach that stage.”
Audrey spoke in a calm tone, and Ann just shook her head.
“I know, I just…… have never thought about this before, which is why I’m troubled. Audrey, what about you? What are your thoughts?”
“I am the master’s maid now, I only need to act according to the master’s orders.”
Audrey apparently had her own opinion on this matter.
“But I believe the master will make the right decision. At least…… to , the master isn’t soone who makes decisions without any considerations. There must be a reason why he chose this. And I don’t have the right to question the master’s decisions.”
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