[ All men want something. Longing is inescapable to human nature... and the source of many trappings to those who lose themselves amidst their quests. Even after they pass on — as long as their desire continues — they are still acknowledged as as part of the world. The living may choose to pick up those unfinished remnants.
Kirschtaria's the most ambitious among men and one of the most selfless. All he wanted was never power for himself but to elevate the rest of humanity so they could create a better world without him. His idealistic viewpoint does not mean he is blind to power struggles. Uninterested? Absolutely, but he is a mage from an old aristocratic family. Partaking in politics behind the scenes was less of a pastime and more a requisite of survival in the Clock Tower. Until he could leave that behind to travel to Antarctica and join Chaldea in his twenties, he had to juggle the three factions that courted his support as the "shining crown jewel" in the Association.
He discerns the subtle underlying wariness of the inquiry, hanging like an unstated warning. Understandable, too. This man rules, and he hears of a powerless, symbolic monarch existing elsewhere. His smile remains unfaltering as it is the courtesy of his voice. ]
The delicate balance of power between people is complicated, forged across generations, centuries before I was born. I would require hours to answer satisfactorily with the context that led to this.
[ He excuses himself, eyes darting too at those present, scribes and those waiting behind him. He wondered if Theseus was real in this version of Ancient Greece or if democracy as a concept would emerge only after Cleisthenes' reforms in the next century. Both are true to Wodime, but what about them? Hm. He'd rather avoid speaking of the local variables for the sake of preserving the sanctity of the future. ]
But if you are wondering why the society I hail from still maintains the royal family? I believe it is a combination of cultural prestige, a brand to make the country stand out, and profit. People from other places visit our cities and lands, partly because they are curious or fascinated with the concept of royalty from ages past. This means our economy greatly benefits from their existence.
[ The media coverage is also a bonus. But elaborating that would lead to unnecessary confusion. The royal family is, in other words, a product they sell as much as an essential pillar of national identity with plenty of cultural value.
He does not and will not debate why he should give up his power. He thinks he was clear in the implication that hadn't been willing during the shift. ]
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Kirschtaria's the most ambitious among men and one of the most selfless. All he wanted was never power for himself but to elevate the rest of humanity so they could create a better world without him. His idealistic viewpoint does not mean he is blind to power struggles. Uninterested? Absolutely, but he is a mage from an old aristocratic family. Partaking in politics behind the scenes was less of a pastime and more a requisite of survival in the Clock Tower. Until he could leave that behind to travel to Antarctica and join Chaldea in his twenties, he had to juggle the three factions that courted his support as the "shining crown jewel" in the Association.
He discerns the subtle underlying wariness of the inquiry, hanging like an unstated warning. Understandable, too. This man rules, and he hears of a powerless, symbolic monarch existing elsewhere. His smile remains unfaltering as it is the courtesy of his voice. ]
The delicate balance of power between people is complicated, forged across generations, centuries before I was born. I would require hours to answer satisfactorily with the context that led to this.
[ He excuses himself, eyes darting too at those present, scribes and those waiting behind him. He wondered if Theseus was real in this version of Ancient Greece or if democracy as a concept would emerge only after Cleisthenes' reforms in the next century. Both are true to Wodime, but what about them? Hm. He'd rather avoid speaking of the local variables for the sake of preserving the sanctity of the future. ]
But if you are wondering why the society I hail from still maintains the royal family? I believe it is a combination of cultural prestige, a brand to make the country stand out, and profit. People from other places visit our cities and lands, partly because they are curious or fascinated with the concept of royalty from ages past. This means our economy greatly benefits from their existence.
[ The media coverage is also a bonus. But elaborating that would lead to unnecessary confusion. The royal family is, in other words, a product they sell as much as an essential pillar of national identity with plenty of cultural value.
He does not and will not debate why he should give up his power. He thinks he was clear in the implication that hadn't been willing during the shift. ]