ONE COULD BE THE KING OF ANOTHER WORLD
Volume 1 (Ch 2 STARTING FROM ZERO) Part 3

Is that really a wild idea? "How do you usually collect them?" My toot.

"Through personal connections, or holding written exams and recruiting those who pass."

"Isn't that method biased enough? What is the literacy rate in this country?"

"Half of the people can read, and three-tenths can write."

"That's not good at all. At three-tenths of the population can take the exam.”

"Originally you know, that's pretty average in this world ...," he said.

Hm... Guess that's what happens when you don't

have compulsory education.

"Anyone can be taught to read and write" I said. "Of course, the quality of a candidate should not be decided by his ability to teach a lesson. Seven-tenths of the population. How many diamonds do you plan to leave in a difficult situation?"

"... There's nothing I can say against that," said Liscia, sounding embarrassed.

Though, I don't think he's the one who needs to be fixed from the bottom up.

I'm saying this, huh? Really, this country needs to

"So, what conditions will you use in your call?" Ask.

"I'm considering the words. Though, really, I tend to borrow the words of a great man whom I admire."

"Great man?"

"Yes. 'Sneaky heroes in troubled lands.'"

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"If you have a gift, I'll use it!"

Through the capital, the city, and the village, David's voice echoed.

In the capital, cities, and even cities

great, David's image too

projected. The receiver in the wider area releases the mist into the air, then uses the refraction of light to recreate the scene occurring inside the Jewel Sound Room.

In short, they received a video feed from the set and projected it directly onto the screen in mid-air. The quality was rough, but the people were happy to catch a glimpse of their new king.

Some were bewildered by his youth, others by his humble appearance. The mistake for this lies with David, who finds it too troublesome to wear formal clothing or even cr-his own.

Just seeing Princess Liscia standing by his side without looking tense reassured the people. Although they had heard that he had not forced the king to abdicate and usurp the throne, until they saw it for themselves, they still hid it so I was not sure. Especially in the case of Princess Liscia, whose dignified beauty had made her an idol to people, towards her well-being.

some have voiced concern

"My people, our nobles are faced with a crisis that hitherto was disproportionate! Serious problems from the food crisis, the economic downturn that started from it, the influx of refugees from the land seized by the Demon King... Any one of these things alone would be a serious crime threatening this country. But there is more! The Empire has expanded its influence, and some of our neighbors are watching us with excited eyes, ready to pounce! The former king, who realized that this situation was beyond his ability to resolve, had made this country a place for the humble me.

"To recognize what a person cannot do, and to make way for one who can. Even when one knows it is the right thing to do, it is not an easy choice. In peacetime, the former king will have the capacity to become a great ruler."

For a moment, Princess Liscia thought, "That gave her too much praise.." with a bitter smile, but no one noticed.

"However, these are hard times! In times of upheaval, we seek in our rulers not a holy pious person, but someone who is willing to make their hands dirty, willing to stubbornly do what is necessary to survive. It is not the ruler who is above average in every respect, but the ruler who will not succumb to survival, and at one point it excels above all others. Because, in the end, what will protect your family and your livelihood! That is why the former king entrusted this country to me! I was tenacious, and at this point I was superior to the former king.

"Right now, I'm in the process of launching many reforms. However, we are facing a shortage of people who are able to assist in their implementation. Therefore, I made a call to the talented among you. I'm telling you again: if you have a gift, I'll take advantage of it!

"In these confusing times, what we need are not those who are, on average, better than others. It was those who, in one aspect, stood head and shoulders above all the others. It doesn't matter what form the gift is. It doesn't matter if you have qualifications beyond that prize. If there's one thing that makes you proud to say, 'I'm better than anyone else in this,' come to stand in front of me!

“School, age, class, origin, race, gender. Whether you can read or not, count, have money, have a healthy mind and body, be beautiful or ugly, or have a scratch on your shin, it doesn't matter! If you can think, 'At one point, I'm better than another. On this one thing, I will not lose to anyone else in this country, 'then show yourself

You're in front of me! If I

deciding your gift is something the country needs, you will be welcomed as one of my personal followers!"

The passionate speech of the new king made the eyes of the people shine.

When they listen, they all must have racked their brains for something they liked more than anyone else. However, at the same time, even if they find something, they may think that they will not be hired if it is useless in some way. When that feeling of resignation arises, it becomes a dam that blocks the flood of enthusiasm that awakens from fiery speech.

The king is looking for capable people who can solve the problems of this country. Everyone found it hard to imagine that their gifts would be beneficial to the country.

"I'm sure, among you, there are some who are hesitant to believe that their gifts can be useful" David said, as if aware of people's doubts.

"However, it's not something for you to decide for yourself! I, the king, will decide if this country needs your reward! I don't care if others consider your gift worthless! I'll be the judge of that! So, don't hesitate! Come and get your present out in front of me!"

David paused for a moment to calm himself down.

"If you still have doubts, this is what we will do. If your reward proves to be unparalleled in this country, on behalf of the Moniyan Kingdom, I will issue you a Certificate of Peerlessness, and you will receive a cash prize. How's that for a little motivation, people ?! "David's image pumped his fist into the air.

At that moment, a great joy appeared in every city worthy of being referred to as a city in the entire country. The dam in the hearts of the people has been destroyed. It's the same in the capital.

"Oh...! I can hear the cheers in the castle town from here. Glad you're all excited" said David, speaking more casually.

Standing beside her, Liscia wanted to hold her head in her hands, but no one seemed to mind.

"You can run for yourself or

someone else" said David. "If the nomination

for others, three-tenths of the awards are handed over to the nominees. If there are people who lock themselves up and play hermits when this country is in crisis, I want all of you to go and drag them out. Also, for prizes like 'I am stronger than others' or 'I am good at singing' where there is room or competition, he said, we will have candidates compete among themselves first to select one representative for that prize, so be prepared for that. Now, then... I think I've said everything I need.'

Finally, David closed his Jewel Voice Broadca with the following words: "Well, talented one, come shake my hand at the capital, Swan."

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Seriate...