Ultraman: The Dark Shadow Mage, Creating a Magic Empire

Chapter 35 A Harmonious Relationship Between Ruler and Minister!

Let's go back a little bit.

……

After parting ways with Lanster, Dieter walked all the way to the Cabinet Building.

Looking at this "symbol of the people's will," he couldn't help but think of those long-serving nobles who were always thinking about oppression and exploitation.

The difference between the two is incomparable!

Dieter took a deep breath and went inside.

Someone was waiting for him there and led him into the council chamber.

"This is Dieter Manster. We've all seen the materials you've compiled and the theoretical documents you've written. Let's not say anything else, just go with your ideas."

Caitlin gestured for Dieter to begin his performance.

The others also looked at him, waiting for his explanation.

The emergence of individualism was inevitable...

Dieter took a deep breath and began to recount what he had learned and what he had organized.

Unlike a written report, this time it also covered some deeper issues.

The most crucial point is the fundamental factors that led to the emergence of meritorious nobles, merchants, and landlords, and how to resolve such issues in their unique and extraordinary society!

Dieter also emphasized this point.

Compared to the previous Black Kingdom, the current Black Kingdom is more capable of permanently resolving this issue, but it is also more likely to be forever bound by it!

These two extreme directions represent where the Black Kingdom will ultimately go in the future.

As for where it will lead, that depends on how Norman treats and rewards his merits!

It depends on how the royal family treats itself and how it treats other meritorious families!

If he wanted to resolve the issue, Norman possessed the power to destroy everything, suppress all forces opposing him, and find an opportunity and a reason to completely eradicate them from the society of the Black Kingdom!

If this issue is not resolved now, the Black Kingdom will experience extremely rapid social development and make tremendous progress in the short term.

But what followed was the rise of individualism, the control of capitalism over the entire society, the concentration of resources, the creation of a super-powerful number of individuals, which became an uncontrollable problem!

Dieter's theories and concerns about the future of society convinced a number of cabinet officials.

They have already approved of Dieter.

After leaving here, Dieter will at least be a PhD in sociology, and may even be able to join the cabinet!

The council chamber was very quiet.

No one spoke at this moment. Everyone was either deep in thought or writing and drawing on paper, filling in variables to predict future changes.

Caitlin looked at everyone, then suddenly turned to look at her side, her face lighting up with surprise.

Because Norman is back!

"Your Majesty—"

"Shhh."

Norman raised a finger, signaling Caitlin to be quiet, then sat quietly, watching everyone calculate and discuss in hushed tones.

Norman had already returned to the palace while Dieter was recounting the story.

Dieter not only discussed individualism and the free market, but even combined them to propose a more advanced form of capitalism.

This is the most crucial point, and it's what Norman wants to eliminate!

There can only be one centralized "capital" in the Black Kingdom, and that is the Black Kingdom's temple!

Even though he knows he might be the Evil King, it doesn't mean he can't copy the systems of the Land of Light and Absolut!

Whether it's the ideal state of the Land of Light or Absolut's kingdom system, he can directly copy them.

Of course, the spirit of the Land of Light, fighting for the entire universe and forever yearning for light, cannot be replicated.

Although magic itself is neither good nor evil, the nature of the power determines that their character will not be very righteous!

After a long silence, an official spoke up: "We are currently in the midst of a full-scale revival of the magical industry. To change this situation, we must first target the old meritorious nobles and the twelve sacred founding families!"

"They controlled vast resources: land and power before the catastrophe, and material reserves, trading licenses, and factory construction licenses after the catastrophe..."

"Moreover, they have deep roots, with countless students and former officials. Before they established the science and technology academy, many officials were their students."

"How can these problems be solved?"

Hearing someone ask a question, Dieter, who was looking down to organize his thoughts, looked up.

In that instant when he looked up, he saw Norman sitting on the throne!

"Your Majesty! Your student Dieter Manster greets Your Majesty! Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Dieter exclaimed in surprise, then quickly knelt down on one knee to pay his respects.

The others were also taken aback by his words, and one by one they looked up to see Norman smiling at them.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

The cabinet officials hurriedly bowed, but Norman waved his hand and laughed, "Sit down, all of you. I've just returned from space myself, and I'm very pleased to see you all actively embracing new ideas and solving long-standing problems!"

"Dieter's ideas of individualism and free markets are good, and he is right. We need to be wary of internal problems."

"Prime Minister, tell me, how should we resolve this?"

Norman looked at Edward.

Dieter was also looking at Edward.

Dieter was very nervous.

If the Manster family is the old nobility, then the cabinet headed by Edward is the new nobility!

The methods used to deal with the old aristocracy will one day fall on the new aristocracy.

And whether one can make the correct judgment—

It all comes down to whether they are loyal!

Is the Prime Minister truly loyal to His Majesty?

Dieter clenched his fists. Whether the Prime Minister was loyal and would follow and support the reforms would, to some extent, determine the course of the Black Kingdom for the next fifty years.

If Edward objects...

Dieter couldn't even imagine it!

Just as Dieter was getting nervous, Edward also stood up.

He bowed to Norman, then said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the Black Kingdom should change its name!"

"Oh?"

Norman laughed upon hearing this and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Your Majesty rules over two great star systems, your virtue extends across the four seas, and your might covers the eight wastelands! You are the evil king of the ancient tree people, the heavenly Khan of the grasslands, Odin atop the high mountains, and Bodo of the southern islands!"

"Your Majesty, I propose that the Black Kingdom be designated an Empire!"

"We urge Your Majesty to declare yourself Emperor!"

Although the cabinet ministers did not know what was going on, they saw Norman smiling and felt the surge of ancestral blood within them!

They were all Norman's most loyal men and would never betray him!

Even if there is a conflict of interest, I will definitely stand on Norman's side!

The deafening cheers caused Dieter's mind to go blank for a moment.

Why would God, who calls himself Emperor, do this at this time?

wrong!

If Your Majesty were to declare yourself emperor now, you would be the supreme ruler, and according to tradition, you would hold all power.

With this prestige and popular support, there will only be one voice within the empire: Norman's voice!

Prime Minister Edward is voluntarily relinquishing his power as prime minister!

Dieter looked at Norman and Edward in shock.

Norman sat in his seat, while Edward stood beside him, chatting and laughing as they discussed the next steps.

Power, wealth, fame... these are things that most people pursued in the past. Not to mention now that they have the bloodline to support them, even before, these were not what the ruler and his ministers pursued!

"I see……"

Dieter muttered to himself, "No wonder all those troublesome families from my childhood are dead. Compared to this idealistic ruler and his minister, they were nothing but clowns!"

Dieter's eyes lit up as he thought about it.

In this way, the future of the Black Kingdom, not the Black Empire, will truly be the stars and the sea!

(End of this chapter)