57 Sorting out the mess? (1/2)
I am in my new palace, sitting on my throne. Aengus is riding on my lap while I am dealing with various matters of state.
Before me is a multitude of representatives who are unhappy with the new order of things in this world. After the whole issue with the new memories and godhood, we are finally back on track again.
It was clear that the old order of things was completely overthrown. Gods can take care of themselves. So why should the serfs and workers continue to crawl under the nobles feet.
I introduced a guild system, for the lack of a better solution. What else can you do with a population of beings that powerful?
Every guild has to order its internal affairs and hierarchy by itself. Currently we have guilds for war, nature, arts, technology and construction. They all have to answer to me. If a guild needs or wants something, it has to trade with the others through the provision of a service. By working for a guild you can gain points which you can spend on various luxury items.
It will surely get adjusted in the future, but for the time being we are going with this. Of course most noble houses are now in the first line for the different guilds leadership.
Of course we had to create a new currency system. It's pretty problematic if everyone can just wander off and collect some valuable minerals like gold or diamonds. On the other hand many things like cars or air-planes completely lost their value.
Those people before me don't belong to any of the current established organisations. They just entered the room and started to complain about various stuff. Like not being able to have a proper life, being bored and having nothing to do.
”We think that we deserve better!” One of the men complains. ”We are gods now after all! Why should we serve others!”
”Yes!” ”Exactly!”
”Because even under gods, there have to be rules! We are stuck on this world together for the time being. So we have to deal with it. If you guys are unable to cope with the situation I know a solution!” I throw a meaningful glance to a fist sized crystal globe on a pedestal beside my throne.
A small green figure is hopping up and down inside it. It looks like it is screaming at the top of it's lungs without accomplishing anything. It has a strange resemblance to Tjenemit.
The people before me grow pale.
”But I am a reasonable fellow! If you explain your problem to me in a civilised manner, we may find a civilised solution.” I continue the talk and grin at them.
One of them who has grey hair and the features of a mouse steps forward. ”I have been a scholar for my entire life. I worked in libraries and taught students. From my previous lives I remember nothing different until I got problems with the Council. I was always a peaceful fellow and tried to stay away from problems. I am not a fighter, so I can't join the warriors guild. I am no technician, so I can't join them either. For the other factions my skills are too mediocre too. For one reason or the other everyone here doesn't fulfil the requirements to join any of the existing guilds. Without being able to join a guild, we can't acquire anything we wish for, but can't create by ourselves. Others are simply bored because there is no work for them.”
I nod and think about it. ”So what type of guild would you need to have a place in society?”
The old guy blinks. ”Pardon me?”
”You tell me you are here because you can't join a guild. So we will create one for you. Hmmm, like a service guild?” -Me
”But who needs such things now? We are gods now. If we wish for something we can get most of it by ourselves.” The old guy is confused.
”Well for example I wish for some people who get my state in order, most of the servants ran off because they remembered a heroic past life. Officials threw their work to the ground because they remembered that they were great arch-mages. If there was a guild which would offer to keep track of my books I would certainly take their services.” I am speaking the truth here. Rose may have stayed with the family, but the royal household surely got messed up. Rose only stayed because she is more like a family member than a servant.
The old guy nods to himself. ”If you could really set up such a guild for people like us, that would surely ease the problem.”
”Then it's done. I will tell my remaining officials to sign the necessary papers. And I am sure they will join that guild themselves in the same moment. They surely just stayed in their position because their situation was similar to yours.” I rub my temples while I contemplate the chaos I had to endure until recently.
The representatives bow to me and are led outside by a guard. It will surely take several years for society to settle down. Not to mention what we had to do to the kids. Some smart asses with big degrees ultimately decided that it would be best if they had their memories sealed until the age of twenty.