Leila touched on the key point.
Regarding this...
"How is the security situation in the city lately?"
Ying countered, "I'm not referring to the 'Dark Faction,' but to the people who originally lived inside Orario."
"This……"
That cannot be refuted.
The public security situation has improved.
On one hand, Ying specifically targets human traffickers for killing, and even "visited" the entertainment district a few times, scaring those who used force half to death.
Indeed, in this world, Ying had no intention of disrupting the established legal system of Ling Shu's hometown.
She had no intention of becoming an 'Orario police officer'.
Therefore, she doesn't bother with anything that's 'voluntary'.
But if she were 'forced'... sorry, she's got plenty of free time until she finds an opportunity to 'kill a god'.
If you want to consider it a case of being a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur), then it's not bad to just make a cameo appearance as a 'villain that even villains are afraid of'.
In chaotic times, it's best to fight evil with evil.
At this moment...
"In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary..."
The goddess Astraea pondered the essence of those words repeatedly, and after a long while... she could only sigh helplessly.
Because even she couldn't deny Ying's point of view.
This is, after all, the experience summarized by countless sages from Ling Shu's hometown through bloody lessons.
Moreover, precisely because of this knowledge, Ying thought further ahead than they did...
"It is important to remind you that the premise of 'using harsh measures in chaotic times' is that the people or forces that adopt this approach have already formed a certain scale of 'power'."
"If you can't do that, you'll only suffer the consequences."
Ying said succinctly, "And it's quite obvious that I personally feel I've already met this condition."
"so……"
She stated frankly, "Although I don't think you will imitate this, it's still best to be cautious and not act impulsively."
"besides……"
Ying looked at Liu and said, "You need to be careful with this useless elf."
“I have never said that I am ‘just’.”
"And your current 'justice' is too superficial."
"you……"
Chapter 356 A Trivial 'Punishment'
The 'Abundant Mistress' Tavern, second-floor private room.
Ying didn't expect that she would return here so soon after taking Adi downstairs.
This was arranged by Mia's mother.
Now, apart from her and Adi, the eleven members belonging to the Astrea Familia... and even the main god of the latter faction, have all gathered here.
Undoubtedly, some things shouldn't be shouted out mindlessly in a public place like the first floor.
Of course, Ying didn't really care about these things.
To put it bluntly, this is confidence in one's own 'strength'.
At the same time, she herself did not think: killing a few human traffickers is nothing to hide.
To put it another way: if Orario of this era were to condemn her for something like this... well, sorry, we're on different wavelengths. Luminous might instead quickly begin her own 'god-slaying' operation, and then leave once she's done.
As for this side, do whatever you want.
But... most of the above still contains some angry words.
The truth is: if Ying really did that, she would actually feel somewhat uncomfortable.
So, I'm very grateful to Mia's mom for her thoughtfulness in this regard.
at the moment……
"Aren't you going to explain what you did before?"
The private room felt somewhat crowded due to the large number of people gathered there at once.
But Ryu remained unyielding, looking at Ying and loudly questioning, "Abusing the law is not a 'just' act."
In an instant, everyone's gaze also fell on the blonde girl with golden eyes.
Regarding this...
"Actually, I have some doubts."
Ying was willing to be somewhat patient with Ryu in this parallel world, so she immediately asked in return, "What do you think is the difference between Orario now and Orario eight years ago?"
"..."
Upon hearing this question, Ryu's face showed a look of surprise.
The same applies to Alexandra, Adi, and others.
What's the difference?
Who doesn't know that?
Eight years ago, Zeus and Hera's kin failed in their campaign against the "one-eyed black dragon" and were almost completely wiped out.
Since then, the two strongest factions that had ruled Orario for a thousand years have completely fallen apart, and were even (openly) driven out of Orario by the current Freya and Loki Familia.
It was from that year that this labyrinthine city entered its darkest period.
It has continued until now...
"What do you ask for this?"
Instead of answering directly, Ryu continued to ask questions.
Upon hearing this…
"I find it strange that none of the 'big shots' in this city, including you, have any concept of 'using harsh measures in chaotic times'?"
Ying said calmly, "Yes, it's wrong to resort to 'vigilance'... but that's in peacetime."
"Now... let's not even talk about putting ourselves in the shoes of ordinary people, have you ever tried to put yourselves in the shoes of the 'criminals'?"
These words, once spoken...
"What do you mean?"
Ryu frowned deeply. "Why do we think of ourselves as criminals?"
Seeing her like this...
"Let's put it this way, suppose I'm a vicious criminal."
Ying pointed to herself, "I would think: Huh? Even if I get caught, I'll just go to 'prison,' not be killed immediately? There's still a chance to escape? So what do I have to worry about?"
"But what if it were a desperate person, a poor soul about to become a criminal..."
She changed her tone, "Getting caught means going to jail? And they even provide daily meals in jail? And if you don't get caught, you can make a fortune right away? That would be fantastic."
At this point, Ying looked at the others in the room and said, "Do you know? Nowadays, many people are not even able to get enough to eat because of the rampant 'dark faction'."
"Yes, in recent years, the 'Guild' has often joined forces with agricultural factions such as the 'Demeter Families' to distribute relief food, which is undoubtedly a good deed."
"but……"
She looked at Adi, "The weak wield their swords against the weaker."
"Adi, has your Ganesha clan ever kept track of how many cases of 'grain theft' occur within a month?"
"..."
"Then what about those examples that were 'not included in your statistics'?"
"..."
Adi didn't know how to answer.
Ultimately, no matter how large the Ganesha Familia was, it was not a 'regular army'.
Within Orario, the 'guild' is hardly a well-organized 'law enforcement agency'.
and so……
"Risks and benefits".
Ying bluntly stated, "In peacetime, criminals will pay more attention to the latter."
"But in times of chaos, the opposite is true."
She shrugged. "And that's the reason why 'ruthless measures are used in times of chaos'."
"If you think about it for a moment, you should know that when the old rules of punishment are turned into 'rewards,' what will people who were originally wavering between good and evil, but were forced by life, choose?"
Liu stopped talking.
At this time...
"So, most of the recent murders within Orario were committed by you?"
Leila touched on the key point.
Regarding this...
"How is the security situation in the city lately?"
Ying countered, "I'm not referring to the 'Dark Faction,' but to the people who originally lived inside Orario."
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