Chapter 506

Chapter 506: Final Arrangements?

"Now that we have finished discussing the strategic issues, let’s talk about other matters." Karoso looked at everyone, "First, our personal determination must be strong."

In this situation, those people did not react quickly; by the time they did, Karoso had no time to say more.

"Personal determination? It has always been strong." Teresa said.

"Tell me, what have you done at home?" Karoso asked, "Since you returned to the country."

"I attended my father’s funeral, and then I took a walk by myself." Teresa thought for a moment.

"Tell me more details about that walk." Karoso seemed to know something.

Teresa shared her travel experiences little by little.

When she mentioned that she had killed the two tax officers, Karoso interrupted her.

"Teresa, you are wrong here." Karoso learned from the netizen that the character Teresa is very controversial in this part.

Although Teresa has a revolutionary heart, deep down she still believes in the superiority of royal power; this is not something that can change quickly.

"What do you mean?" Teresa paused for a moment, "Those two treated people like they were not human. Why is it wrong for me to kill them?"

"That’s double standards." Karoso said seriously, "As revolutionaries, as those who make the laws, Law Enforcers cannot break the laws."

"Don’t forget, when you first confronted them, you said they could find a judge, they could follow proper procedures, and they had no right to take someone else’s life directly. How is what you did different from what they did?"

"But I am a princess; I already have that right. I can make special cases." Teresa looked a bit innocent.

Teresa did strictly enforce Presea’s laws at that time, and she didn’t have a revolutionary heart back then; she realized that later.

Karoso’s current statement is like using new laws to judge actions that happened before the laws were changed.

For example, if a company pays taxes normally, I paid my taxes in April, you changed the law in May, and in June you tell me I am evading taxes; that is completely unreasonable!

However, many netizens do not care about so much. They can argue fiercely without reason, and as soon as they find an excuse, their criticism becomes even stronger, right?

So, in Karoso’s eyes, Teresa’s handling of the situation was actually fine, but in the minds of the netizens, she had a problem. Karoso could take this opportunity to remind Teresa.

"No, when you choose this path, there are no royal privileges. To put it bluntly, if one day we really succeed in a revolution, will you, Teresa, still have that right? What difference would that country have with the current Presea? The rulers would still have absolute power to act however they like towards the common people and judge right and wrong based on their own feelings, completely ignoring the truth and whether the punishment is deserved." Karoso said softly, "Yes, you killed bad people, but can you guarantee that you can always tell good from evil?"

"The law is the last channel for ordinary people’s resistance. For the common people, tax officers are very high above them, but for you, aren’t tax officers just ordinary people too?"

"Some of my friends are very extreme. When they see someone break the law, they say to kill their whole family. But if a family has one bad apple due to their parents’ education, is it really fair to punish the whole family? Isn’t it too harsh to shoot everyone?"

"It’s different…" Teresa wanted to argue back, but she didn’t know how to start. She wasn’t the type to speak well, "But can ordinary people really use the law properly? Does the law really protect the weak? Only the strong can use the so-called weapons of the law well; they will always find loopholes, and in the end, it is still the ordinary people who suffer."

"If the law is wrong or imperfect, then change it, improve it, instead of becoming the executioner yourself. The two tax officers who died actually had a tragic end; maybe their superiors forced them to do it, maybe it’s so rotten at the roots that everyone does it. Killing like that won’t only fail to set an example, it might also lead to worse consequences, like making them afraid to enforce the law." Karoso continued, "If ordinary people can’t afford lawyers, then set up supervisory departments to give them some protection."

"Hmm, I understand. I will make amends for this later." Teresa paused for a moment and nodded slowly.

"Making amends later is meaningless. Why not lead by example?" Ryleyev was quite straightforward, thinking in a very one-track way.

As soon as he spoke, both of them looked at him with a silly glance.

"Well… killing is indeed against the law," Ryleyev felt a bit uncomfortable under their gaze.

"You need to learn to be flexible. I just want Teresa to pay attention in the future. Before, she had been using her privilege for a long time, and back then she hadn’t separated from Presea, so she didn’t break the law. She was only later defined as a rebel," Karoso shook his head. "Also, if you lock Teresa up, who will fight in the battles afterward?"

"Alright…"

"Please pay attention to this for the future. Our strategy from now on is to meet with Aileen and then take down the Pande Empire. This relies on you, Teresa. If I have to deal with all the powerful people, I won’t have time to join regular battles," Karoso continued.

"Hmm, I understand. Why do you speak as if you are making farewell arrangements?" Teresa frowned slightly.

"What I am doing is very dangerous, so I can’t give you too many suggestions later," Karoso was quite optimistic, "We must make good use of these students. Let them give speeches and spread awareness."

"Many people are actually numb right now. We are helping them fight, but they don’t even realize it. For example, if Teresa and you go to the execution platform, they might not even know what’s happening and might even cheer. In that case, the problems with Presea might fall on you."

"Can they be that foolish?" Ryleyev swallowed hard.

"Yes." Karoso said confidently. "Not only now, but even in a more advanced world of netizens, there are still many foolish people."

"We should make the most of the students. They have knowledge, passion, and are not yet numb. They can feel the gap between classes in school. They are often bullied by nobles. Moreover, they are closer to the common people. Those common people might stand up for them to protect them, or they may be awakened."

"In this battle, we need many, many people. Only when we unite all possible forces can we have a chance to win."

"I will guard you from a higher battlefield, until the end of my life."