Sword Quest VII - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "Will the people recognize a ruler that allies themselves with someone that would have gladly seen them all killed or conquered by an invading army, though? If this Kasen is loyal to the Hakurei shrine maiden, I cannot imagine that she would not spread this information as much as possible the instant Meira appears with the shinigami at her side."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Will the people recognize a ruler that allies themselves with someone that would have gladly seen them all killed or conquered by an invading army, though? If this Kasen is loyal to the Hakurei shrine maiden, I cannot imagine that she would not spread this information as much as possible the instant Meira appears with the shinigami at her side."

>"So you're saying she'll need to be discredited," says Seiga. "Well, that won't be too hard, I imagine."

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[Kilgamayan]

> Give Seiga another look.
> "The solution to a potentially problematic individual is not to discredit those pointing out that the individual is problematic."

[Hello Purvis]

> Give Seiga another look.
> "The solution to a potentially problematic individual is not to discredit those pointing out that the individual is problematic."

>"Of course it is," says Seiga. "If someone is causing a problem, the problem is to be dealt with."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Yes. And the problem in this case is the threat posed to the human population of Gensokyo by one of their leaders caring very little if they live or die."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Yes. And the problem in this case is the threat posed to the human population of Gensokyo by one of their leaders caring very little if they live or die."

>"But Meira will care," says Seiga.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "I am not saying she would not. But advisors are reflections of their leaders, just as Futo and Tojiko are reflections of myself. Indeed, even now, you are a reflection of myself, despite present circumstances."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I am not saying she would not. But advisors are reflections of their leaders, just as Futo and Tojiko are reflections of myself. Indeed, even now, you are a reflection of myself, despite present circumstances."

>"This is an unavoidable result of ever having any kind of help, then," says Seiga. "Unless you're arguing it's better to have none at all?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It is best to make sure your help's major interests align with yours. Disagreeing on the minor details of how to improve your subjects' lives is one thing, disagreeing on the fundamental value of your subjects' lives is quite another."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It is best to make sure your help's major interests align with yours. Disagreeing on the minor details of how to improve your subjects' lives is one thing, disagreeing on the fundamental value of your subjects' lives is quite another."

>"If she is a going to be a problem, she can be dismissed."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "It would, perhaps, be better to be proactive in this case."

[Hello Purvis]

> "It would, perhaps, be better to be proactive in this case."

>"No no, it's important she do it," says Seiga.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "That would be fine. What is important is that the issue is addressed sooner rather than later."

[Hello Purvis]

> "That would be fine. What is important is that the issue is addressed sooner rather than later."

>"Well, are they any other objections?" says Seiga.

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[Kilgamayan]

> Rub our face again with a sigh.
> "...None at the moment."

[Hello Purvis]

> Rub our face again with a sigh.
> "...None at the moment."

>She smiles. "I'm sorry the surprise was ruined for you, I was hoping to have all the little details dealt with before coming to you."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "On the contrary, this all happening this way has allowed us to identify problem areas to be addressed, particularly in regards to that shinigami."

[Hello Purvis]

> "On the contrary, this all happening this way has allowed us to identify problem areas to be addressed, particularly in regards to that shinigami."

>She nods. "I suppose this is true. Though you really shouldn't be helping out on your own present, Crown Prince!"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "In your defense, you could not have known about the circumstances that may surround this disgraced shinigami."

[Hello Purvis]

> "In your defense, you could not have known about the circumstances that may surround this disgraced shinigami."

>She nods.

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[Kilgamayan]

> "If I may ask, what were you planning to do after their arrival here?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "If I may ask, what were you planning to do after their arrival here?"

>"Well, I imagine that Meira would have had ample time to explain everything," she says. "But if not, I would explain everything and ask her to join us."

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[Kilgamayan]

> "And then?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "And then?"

>"And then she chooses."

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[Kilgamayan]

> What, precisely, is the purpose of uniting the humans under a common banner, beyond a more formal/official figurehead to defend against youkai?
> How would daily human life in Gensokyo change if this happened?

> "I see. What do you expect may happen, though, if not immediate pursuit of the Hakurei shrine maiden?"

[Hello Purvis]

> What, precisely, is the purpose of uniting the humans under a common banner, beyond a more formal/official figurehead to defend against youkai?
> How would daily human life in Gensokyo change if this happened?

> "I see. What do you expect may happen, though, if not immediate pursuit of the Hakurei shrine maiden?"

>Beyond that, it would serve to generate greater harmony among humanity, while allowing for proper expansion beyond the level of a small town and outlaying farms. A proper statesman could lead larger projects, draft and run a more codified justice system, plan for more efficient uses of resources, and so on. You can only imagine life would change for the better, after some grumbling.
>"Well, I expect she would join us out of gratitude and to have a place to belong."

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[Suwako Moriya]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "But Meira has already agreed to this, has she not?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Raise an eyebrow.
> "But Meira has already agreed to this, has she not?"

>"...Weren't you talking about the shinigami?"

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[Kilgamayan]

> "Ah, my apologies. I believe we are speaking of two slightly different things. I was originally asking about what this small band would do once the shinigami has made her decision."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Ah, my apologies. I believe we are speaking of two slightly different things. I was originally asking about what this small band would do once the shinigami has made her decision."

>"Why, present herself to the people," says Seiga. "And I imagine there'd be some confusion and discontent. And, I imagine this would be the point where the Hakurei Maiden, and perhaps some of the others, would be forced to act. Which is what we want."

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