Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 244 Carlos and the others were shocked. The United States is truly an ideal country!
"The power of monsters is truly amazing!"

A craftsman from Carlos couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

After the initial shock, the veteran ministers Karen and others also showed signs of contemplation.

If Carlos could also learn to use the power of these magical beasts, wouldn't that allow the common people to fill their stomachs and no longer suffer from hunger?
Elif led everyone on a walk through the fields, and everyone praised the sight before them.

Farmland and Pokémon habitats are intertwined. For Pokémon, farmland is their "home," while for humans, Pokémon living near farmland can help crops grow.

It almost perfectly embodies the concept of "coexistence".

After visiting the farmland, the group went to Hezhong's factory.

Upon hearing this unfamiliar name, Carlos and his companions immediately imagined a dark, damp, filthy place filled with slaves.

But when they actually arrived there, they discovered that the United States' factory was completely different from what they had imagined.

The huge factory was neither dark and damp, nor did it house dying laborers and slaves.

Instead, there are bright electric lights, neatly arranged equipment, and Pokémon working in perfect harmony with the craftsmen.

The gear monster spun rapidly, precisely polishing the parts.

Haoli steadily lifted the heavy steel, his movements swift yet not rough.

The fire-breathing dragon controls the flames perfectly, providing a stable temperature for the forging furnace.

The jelly eggs are located on one side of the workshop, ready to provide healing and care for tired or injured artisans.

Everything was so orderly and well-organized.

Karen and the others were stunned.

Alif, standing to the side, said with a smile, "Whether it's the banks or the factories, these are all initiatives that His Majesty Raven came up with. These assembly line factories have expanded the scale of production, which can increase the kingdom's output, while also providing a large number of jobs for the common people and solving their employment problems."

“Commoners?” Karen noticed a key phrase: “Not slaves?”

Elif glanced at him with some surprise, then explained tactfully:

"The United Kingdom no longer has slaves; everyone is an equal and free citizen."

"What?!" Everyone exclaimed in shock. "How is this possible?"

"Lord Elif, isn't this a bit too absurd? Without slaves, who will do the hardest and lowest-level jobs? Those nobles are already used to the existence of serfs, and they will probably resist fiercely!" Karen exclaimed.

“No matter what the job is, as long as it is done, there will be payment. Therefore, even the hardest jobs will be done by someone. They are not slaves, but equal free people. They have an employment relationship with us. We pay them wages, and they work for us.”

"Whether it's a maid in a castle or a sanitation worker sweeping the streets, they all get paid, get rest, and have dignity. After their work is finished, they can receive enough pay to go home and be with their families. No one will beat or scold them at will, and no one will treat them as private property."

“Since taking office, His Majesty Raven has abolished slavery. Although many people initially resisted, those voices gradually subsided under the oppression of His Majesty Raven and the dragon Kyurem,” Elif explained.

Upon hearing these words, Carlos and his companions were dumbfounded.

In Carlos, slaves spent their entire lives chiseling and forging stones, rarely getting a full meal, and being beaten was commonplace...

Here, everyone can be treated as a "human being".

Is this really the kind of life they can have?
A young craftsman's eyes were filled with envy.

He grew up in Carlos's workshops, where he was used to the dark and damp workshops, the smell of rust and blood, and the shouts of the overseers and the painful cries of the slaves.

There, slaves were treated like livestock, without names or dignity. They toiled from dawn till dusk, and the slightest mistake would result in whipping and punishment. They worked themselves to the bone their entire lives, and even a full meal or a complete set of clothes became a luxury.

But in the United States' factories, there are no chains, no violence, and no endless exploitation.

Bright lights illuminate every corner, clean and tidy equipment is neatly arranged, and human workers and Pokémon work side by side, respecting and cooperating with each other.

Gearmon operates with precision and efficiency, Machoke moves steadily and powerfully, Charizard gently controls the flames, and Chansey weaves through the crowd, gently healing every weary worker.

There is no distinction between high and low, noble and lowly, master and servant; there is only unity of purpose, only peace and hope.

Carlos and his men stood in the center of the factory, their bodies stiff, their minds deeply shaken.

Karen's aged face was filled with disbelief. She took a step forward, her voice trembling: "You just said... the United States has completely abolished slavery?"

“That’s right. Since His Majesty Raven ascended the throne, he issued a decree abolishing slavery and liberating all his bound subjects.” A smile appeared on Elif’s face.

"In the United States, no one can own private property, no one can bully others at will, and all people, regardless of their birth, occupation, or wealth, are equal."

"What about the noble forces?" Karen pressed urgently. "The aristocratic families have been entrenched for a thousand years, and the nobles are deeply rooted. They see slaves as their foundation. If slavery is abolished, it will inevitably be met with a fierce backlash, and the world will descend into chaos!"

Elif chuckled softly, his gaze resolute.

"His Majesty Raven is resolute and has suppressed all dissent with absolute power. With Kyurem in charge, protecting the country, those nobles who attempt to oppress their people and cling to the old ways have no chance to resist."

"His Majesty said that the purpose of a nation's existence is to protect its people, not to oppress them."

"The so-called nobility and power are never meant to trample on the lower classes, but to enable more people to live and work in peace. Prosperity supported by slaves is nothing more than a castle built on sand. It may look magnificent, but it will collapse at the slightest touch. Only when everyone is equal and the people are at peace can a country truly become strong."

His words were like a thunderclap, shaking everyone in Carlos to their core, leaving them speechless for a long time.

They were born in the class-based society of Carlos and were instilled with the idea that people were divided into noble and lowly, and that there was a hierarchy of status.

Nobles are born noble, slaves are born lowly, and monsters are born tools. This is a deeply ingrained belief, a universally accepted rule of nature.

Slaves should be hardworking and obedient, driven, beaten, and have their lives taken away at will.

Commoners should respect nobles, obey the powerful, and live a life of ignominy.

Monsters should be tamed, imprisoned, and used as tools for war and labor.

For thousands of years, no one has questioned it, no one has resisted it.

But today, everything about the Union has shattered the rules they've upheld their entire lives.

There were no slaves, no oppression, no distinction between noble and lowly.

Workers are paid, the exhausted are rested, the injured are healed, and ordinary people have dignity.

Hard work is no longer just about surviving, but about living a better life.

Pokémon are no longer just tools, but family, partners, and close friends who walk alongside us.

Light, equality, security, warmth...

This was a scene they never dared to dream of, yet now it was truly unfolding before their eyes.

An old craftsman who had worked in Carlos's workshop for many years looked at the harmonious scene before him and couldn't help but tear up, tears silently streaming down his face.

Throughout his life, his hands were covered in calluses and scars. He spent his life forging weapons and building palaces for nobles, but all he got in return was hunger, illness, and frequent beatings and scoldings.

He had witnessed too many of his colleagues die from exhaustion, too many children enslaved from a young age, and too many vibrant lives trampled upon. He had always believed that everyone in the world lived a life of such painful struggle.

He didn't know until he arrived in Raven City and at the Union factory.

It turns out that ordinary people don't need to look down when they walk.

It turns out that workers can be respected and treated kindly.

It turns out that people can live with such dignity.

“In United States, as long as you are willing to work, you will have a stable life, plenty of food, and a warm home,” Elif continued softly. “Factor pays wages on time, and people can use their wages to buy food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. The streets are clean, the city is safe, and no one will go hungry or freeze.”

"What Your Majesty wants to do is not to build a powerful army or a luxurious palace, but to enable every ordinary person to live a peaceful and joyful life with their head held high."

AZ stood quietly to the side, without saying a word from beginning to end.

He stood tall and his face was calm, but his hands, hidden in his sleeves, were already clenched tightly.

At that moment, he was filled with shock.

Everything before him was beyond his comprehension, leaving him momentarily at a loss for how to react.

As if sensing Az's feelings, the petals of the Eternal Flower gently landed on his shoulder, and the soft petals brushed against Az's cheek, soothing the turbulent emotions in his heart.

Az gazed at the smiling artisans in the factory, at the scenes unfolding before him.

He finally understood.

A truly powerful kingdom is not defined by the sharpness of its weapons or the vastness of its territory.

Instead, it means that children are cared for, workers are rewarded, the elderly are supported, people have dignity, and all living beings are treated kindly.

Power gained through oppression and enslavement is ultimately illusory; peace forged through equality and protection is eternal.

The United States has no rigid hierarchy, no endless wars, and no painful enslavement, yet it possesses power ten thousand times greater than that of Carlos.

That is the will of the people, the light of hope, and the most indestructible force in the world.

Karen trembled and bowed deeply to Elif, her posture extremely respectful.

"Only after seeing you today do I realize what true governance is, and what true prosperity for the people is. Carlos's adherence to the old system and his thousand-year isolation have plunged his people into suffering, which is the fault of us, his subjects."

The officials and craftsmen around them all bowed their heads, their hearts filled with shame and longing.

Compared to Carlos, United Nations is the true paradise on earth.

Elif quickly helped Karen up, speaking gently: "Unova wasn't born perfect. It's only because His Majesty Raven cared for all living beings, and humans and Pokémon worked together, that we have what we have today."

"Roads are made by people walking, and systems are reformed by people. As long as we have good intentions and care for the people, everything is possible and everything can be changed."

After he finished speaking, the entire factory fell silent.

The soft chirping of Pokémon, the smooth operation of machines, and the gentle conversation of artisans intertwine to create the warmest and most moving melody.

There were no scoldings or beatings, only peace, hope, and the ever-flowing human world.

Carlos and the others watched everything in silence, etching each scene deep into their hearts.

*
Leaving the factory, Eriff led the Carlos delegation toward the city center.

After navigating through a maze of streets, a magnificent complex of buildings comes into view.

The white exterior walls are adorned with gold patterns, and the towering towers pierce the clouds. Two small dinosaur statues stand at the entrance—dinosaur dolls left behind after the use of a Stand technique.

"Everyone, this is the Pokémon League Headquarters for the Unova region."

Elif stopped and, with a hint of pride in his voice, introduced the place to everyone: "This is the heart of Pokémon training and competition in the entire region, and also the hub for communication and mutual assistance between humans and Pokémon."

Carlos and his companions looked up and felt a solemn aura wash over them. The building in front of them exuded a grand and majestic presence, embodying the concepts of "cooperation" and "win-win."

Upon entering the Alliance Hall, everyone couldn't help but look around.

The hall was bustling with people; trainers with their Pokémon could be seen resting, taking tests, and exchanging ideas.

In the center of the hall was a huge blackboard, on which were written in chalk some Pokémon conservation data, trainer exchange activities, and information about the large number of wild Pokémon appearing around Raven City.

At the information desk on the left, a staff member is patiently answering the trainers' questions.

In the rest area on the right, trainers of different ages are sitting together, sharing their experiences of interacting with Pokémon. Several Bubble Squirrels and Riolus are playing around nearby, creating a relaxed and warm atmosphere.

"Lord Elif, where is this place?" Karen couldn't help but ask.

Elif smiled, then explained softly:

"Humans and Pokémon don't only have one way of getting along: living together. In Unova, the Pokémon League is the main venue for promoting Pokémon battles."

"Pokémon...battles?"

"That's right. Trainers capture Pokémon, train them, and command them to battle against other trainers to become the strongest trainer and reach the pinnacle of Unova."

"The Pokémon League is the place where these trainers are managed and various competitions are held. It is also responsible for handling incidents caused by Pokémon throughout the kingdom."

Competition, battle, command, training...

These unfamiliar words left Carlos and his companions with only a vague understanding.

Some people couldn't help but ask their questions aloud, and Elif patiently answered them one by one.

For example, the format of the competition, how to treat injured Pokémon, how to raise and capture wild Pokémon, etc.

As Karen listened to these words, he stroked his beard, his gaze sweeping over the orderly scene in the hall, his eyes filled with amazement.

Humans and Pokémon can actually do this?

Doesn't this mean that in the Unova Kingdom, everyone can become a powerful "Beast Tamer"?
Even more extreme, some have already foreseen this future.

Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stadiums, Pokémon Journeys, Pokémon Leagues, Poké Balls...

This is not a whim at all, but a complete industrial chain with a virtuous cycle of benefits that can bring terrifying gains to the entire kingdom!

It's not just about fiscal revenue, but also about an increase in strength.

Imagine if the United Kingdom were to encounter the same predicament as them in the future.
If the tens of thousands of "Beastmasters" in the United Kingdom were to move out at the same time, they would probably crush the enemy army in an instant.

Upon realizing this, Carlos's group couldn't help but gasp in unison.

Horror!
(End of this chapter)