Chapter 21 - The Ark Of Ones In The Underworld (1/2)

”Your group could start by restoring order to the underworld society. For the above-world dwellers, leave it to themselves first. After you guys are done with the underworld, help the above-world and underworld work together,” proposed Baldwin, giving a determined look towards the Marquess.

Little Mavislin found that expression amusing, laughing later on. Minwoo gave a small smile but was focused on the task on hand. Having a child around is a great way to lighten the gloomy mood.

A child's smile was enough to cure the emptiest of hearts.

But reality kicked Minwoo right back into the conversation as he realized something odd.

”Hang on, isn't it better to help the common people first? They are usually the ones helping out the domains. Won't it be easier as well?” asked Minwoo.

”If you think easy is the best way to fix issues, then you aren't cut out to be a leader,” retorted Baldwin, shaking his head.

”Being a leader means to fix all problems swiftly, right?”

”Swiftly ain't always the way out. You've got to start from scratch as well.”

”But shouldn't the leader be one step above everyone else?”

”If you want to rule your area like that, you might as well rule it into the ground. Mate, crawl before you start flying. It's only after you understand what is going on then you are free to make your decisions. Rome wasn't built in a day,” commented Baldwin.

”Yea, but it was burnt in a day. Not very helpful...”

”There won't be any 'Rome' to build if your foundations are weak either,” argued Baldwin.

”Right now, that won't be such a good idea,” replied Gillian.

”And why not?” asked the Marquess.

”Because a weak root won't be able to bare a proper fruit,” replied the little Valkyrie.

”Pardon?” asked the Marquess.