It Is A Different World And Yet I Am Cultivating Monsters

"Is this the capital of the Albours Empire?"

The central city of the Empire, ruled by the Imperial Brave, was spreading there.

I would have seen a variety of countries and cities, but I have never seen a city so strong in defense, construction and atmosphere that could be called a military city.

Most of the people we interacted with were soldiers, and there were no voices of people or innocent children to revitalize the city.

"That's right. This is a country of great class discrimination, especially among all countries. Those without titles are just city people, and those with titles hold power and power in this country."

"A title? A title of nobility or something?

Amanes, who walks ahead of me, answers my question somehow obnoxiously without looking back.

"No, it's the title of" Warrior. "

When I heard that, I got somewhere in line.

"In this country, the title of brave man is like nobility. Instead, the noble class that existed in the country from time immemorial has abandoned, and now the system, which can also be called the brave class, is spreading around the country."

"Surely the brave man in this world is a title that anyone who gets a certain amount of work can get, right?

"That's right. You can defeat monsters and earn points, or you can create technologies that will develop in the world, or research them. More importantly, those who have developed new culinary genres will also be entitled to the title of valiant."

"Ah, what about cooking?

"Of course. What is the ingredient of this world? There are only monsters. Then, if you can cook the monster well or offer it as a new form of cooking to people around the world, it is worthy of contributing to the world. Above all, food is one of the elements that satisfies humans. It's the most necessary act of life."

I was a little surprised to hear the cooking, but I nodded honestly when I heard the explanation.

To be sure, this world's interest in food was more pronounced and stronger than others.

I think that was one of the reasons why there were only monsters that could be used as ingredients.

Compared to vegetables, cooking monsters is difficult, and there are many things that need to be changed.

If you were able to cook them well and establish a new cooking method, it would certainly contribute to the world.

"Does that mean all the upper classes in this country are brave?

"That's what happens. Hunter Specialist Brave who specializes in killing monsters. A technology-based hero who made new discoveries and contributions in terms of technology and research. Others who have shown great skill in cooking, magic, weapons production have been given status and honor as productive heroes and guaranteed a life of nobility."

"And there's also a brave institution, a training school, in this country to train these brave men from an early age. Dear Kyo,"

The explanation of Amaness and Fitness seemed to solve the question I had just asked.

Is that what it was like to have fewer children even though you were walking down the city's central street?

However, as I listened to the explanation, there seemed to be unspeakable emotions accumulating in my chest.

"As long as I hear the explanation, I can't say that the Emperor's policy is wrong...."

A brave person is a being that makes a contribution to the world.

If it was the goal of the Albours Empire to nurture it and increase its talent, it felt more like the world was doing the right thing.

However, there was still a part of the composition that reminded me of this management society that was not convincing.

"... that's right. Literally all strength here. Those who have become brave and earned magnificent achievements will be rewarded and given a status commensurate with it. Conversely, those who cannot do so, even if they were once aristocrats, will only be dropped as less than civilians."

That's how Fittis looks at the back alley unexpectedly.

The sight she saw earlier, guided by her gaze, was a man who had no energy to live but was just crouching in the alley.

But what surprised me was the man's dress.

It must have been the birth of a famous aristocracy.

There was no shadow to see now, and while wearing the clothes of the time, it was an unforgettable glory, a dirty figure, and a man who crouched.

"... I didn't really like the aristocracy either."

Amaness continues to follow Fitness's words earlier.

"They were simply born there without any hardship, without any effort or talent, inherited the status of nobility, and with the honor of their ancestors, they looked down on the civilian population and ended their lives in luxury and obscurity. On the other hand, no matter how hard the civilians try, they cannot join the nobility. I recognize the emperor's bravery in reforming these times."

Amanes' remarks are perhaps convincing that he has seen such an environment himself or herself.

Certainly, such irrationality had passed in the era when noble classes existed, such as in medieval Europe.

And it would be only natural in such a fantasy world.

The aristocratic class. I've seen the difference in poverty and irrationality that lurked there as a theme in many of my works.

That's why I'm not going to talk about it here right now.

If you look at it in that way, it is true that this country built by the Emperor's brave was a transformation to save the weak.

However, I couldn't feel the atmosphere of happiness.

"But what he wanted was not equality, but a powerful society."

In a word, I came to this country and found the first sense of discomfort I felt when I looked at the capital.

"Those who have become brave will be given their rightful place and honor. That's exactly what it looks like if you work hard, but it's not. There are many talents in the world, big and small. Many people, however hard they try, have no results. Hell's Paradise is beyond their reach in this country.“ The weak who cannot be brave ”is truncated. That's the world."

Yes, this is not a world built for equality.

It is not a world in which the noble class is abolished, the brave system is set up, and those who have worked hard get paradise.

A society where only the powerful, the talented, are chosen.

Institutions and societies that differ from the idea of developed countries on the planet to reach out to the weak I know.

"I see. Power is justice. Perhaps the idea of the Emperor and the brave is one that is close to our monster."

My sister walking next door also noticed it and said the same thing as I thought.

And by saying that, I will tremble once again at the fear of the man called the emperor brave who built this country.

What he wants is a more competent being for himself, a person who can contribute to the world (a brave man).

Otherwise, the cruelty of rounding it down as unnecessary. The emperor is the ruler.

"But the reason I don't like him is not only because of such thorough imperialism, but also because of his own abilities."

"Ability?"

Speaking of which, the Emperor Brave is the same seven brave men as Amaness.

Then he also has the same creative abilities as Amaness....

When I realized that, Amanes turned around and looked at my eyes and I took an unexpected breath.

"... cultivate the brave. You will see him now, but be careful of his abilities. There's nothing I can do about that ability. In a way, he is the worst of the Seven Braves."

"What is your ability...?

What was there was a feeling of fear that Amaness, who was not afraid of the Demon King's army, had in mind.

"Rebuilding memories and emotions - brainwashing and domination."