Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

Helen put her original paper manuscript into her pocket and glanced at me. "After all, I advised you to change your paper direction before, so of course I have to do some research. Otherwise, how can I convince you?"

Hearing her say that, I suddenly felt a warm current flowing through my heart. In order to persuade me not to go astray, Sister Helen put so much effort into studying things that had nothing to do with her, but I didn't even say a word of comfort when she needed me the most.

Do you still want these books?

I asked.

"Just throw it away. You can have it if you want it."

She zipped up her backpack, slung it over her shoulder, and walked up to me, saying, "Just read these books yourself. Don't use them to write articles or anything like that. After all, you're not alone. Don't make your family worry about you."

"Yes, thank you, Helen."

After Helen left, I put all the books she left behind into my study at home, and I would look through them every day after I came home from school.

Even until she left, she was still thinking of me, advising me not to do anything foolish, but to be a compliant citizen so that my family could be at ease.

On the eve of their graduation defenses, students from Ars Imperial University, Ars Grammar School, and Ars Polytechnic University once again staged a demonstration, blocking the main roads of the inner city with heavy traffic.

At the time, I was living in an apartment near the school, and with the students shouting loudly, I simply couldn't concentrate on preparing for my graduation thesis in the next few days.

"Workers want bread! We want democracy!"

"Oppose the Royal Cabinet! Demand equal rights for the people!"

Listening to their slogans, I moved a chair onto the balcony. These students wouldn't cause any trouble. When the police and the street militia came over, I could see the demonstrating students scattering and running away like a mob.

"Bang bang bang!"

As expected, after several gunshots, the students scattered and fled. The street militia, armed with rifles, blocked the road in front, while the police, armed with plastic batons, rushed from both sides of the street towards the students on the main road.

Wait, that person is...

In the fleeing crowd, I suddenly saw a familiar figure. She did not back down despite the suppression by the military and police. She continued to shout slogans and move forward. Her long brown hair was tied into a high ponytail. She was wearing the naval uniform of the Imperial University of Ars. Her classical Asura face showed a sharp expression as she shouted. It was Sister Helen.

Why is she here?

"Helen! Run!"

I stood on the balcony and shouted down, but she couldn't hear me. The screams of students being hit by magic rifle bullets and the wails of being beaten by the police echoed through the streets. My voice was like a stone thrown into the ocean, not even making a splash.

At that moment, only one thought flashed through my mind: I had to go and save Sister Helen.

Pull Helen out of the crowd!

I didn't even bother to put on my coat and ran downstairs like a madman. After finding Sister Helen, I was about to rush into the crowd when I was knocked to the ground by an impact that came from nowhere.

For a moment I felt dizzy and could only barely open my eyes.

Helen didn't notice me; she was still chanting slogans and walking forward when suddenly she collapsed.

A bullet pierced her chest, but she didn't seem to die immediately; she just knelt on the ground.

"Sister Helen...."

"Sister Helen..."

I called her name, but no matter how hard I tried to raise my voice, it seemed like I couldn't make a sound.

At that moment, I also felt as if my body was being dragged outside, and Helen's figure was getting further and further away from me.

Helen's figure completely disappeared when a soldier struck her on the head with the butt of his rifle.

Perhaps the money I bribed the superintendent when I bailed Kyle had some effect; I wasn't arrested as a protesting student, and a few days later I attended my graduation defense as usual.

Later, official news reports in the newspapers referred to the students who were demonstrating as "rioters" who were disrupting public order. Whether they were rioters or not, only we ourselves know.

After my graduation thesis defense, I took a position at Arles Grammar School as a theology lecturer.

During my year of teaching, I kept going through the books that Helen left me. By comparing them with the contents of the back of Olsteed's diary, I found something that corresponded to "The Massacre of 520 Years of the Ankylosaurus," because it recorded Olsteed's observations when he was in the Holy Kingdom of Milis.

Original diary entry:

In the year 535 of the Ankylon calendar, Pope Clive Morimore passed away, and the Holy Kingdom of Milis was mobilizing the entire nation's resources to hold a funeral for him.

After countless reincarnations, I finally have the opportunity to participate in such a grand ceremony, just like an ordinary person. What I regret is that I did not see any demons or other races at the funeral.

The "Conjecture on the Massacre in the 520th Year of the Konohaku Reign" records it as follows:

The Papal faction, which was friendly to demons, completely disappeared from the history of Milis in 535 of the Ankylon calendar. Clive Morimore, the last pope of the Holy Kingdom of Milis, was also unable to continue his policies. In his later years, Pope Clive was no longer able to control the country, so he tacitly approved of the cardinals' discrimination and persecution of demons and other races.

Until the Cardinals were overthrown in 537 AD, the new nobles who had risen to power around 490 AD through commerce, industry and trade and magic stone mining took control of the country. They dethroned the faith that had been on the continent of Milis for thousands of years, and the Milis religion completely severed its ties with the country's politics.

The Republic of Milis was thus born, but unlike Pope Cliff's previous policies of appeasement, it adopted a more aggressive approach. By developing the great forests and deploying large armies to the Demon Continent to acquire resources, the belatedly aware Asura Empire fell behind in this round of competition.

Two hundred years after the 350th year of the Ankylosaurus calendar, Milis has finally returned to the pinnacle of the world.

Based on the only place in Orsteed's diary that corresponds to the "Conjecture of the Massacre in the Year 520 of the Ankylion Calendar," it can be basically concluded that by the year 535 of the Ankylion Calendar, all races other than humans, such as the so-called "demons," had already disappeared in Milishion. Since Orsteed's diary entries about around the year 520 of the Ankylion Calendar were all written in the great forests of Milishion with the so-called "orcs," I was unable to extract any descriptions of the race issue from Asra's perspective.

Interestingly, in the history of the Asura Empire, Rudius Boreas Grerat had a guard named Kyrenu Tederudia.

Kyrie Ida was a tall and strong woman who was born in Roa in 382 AD and died in 461 AD. She was extremely skilled in swordsmanship and was once known as one of the strongest swordsmen in Asura.

In Orsteed's diary, Tedludia is also one of the surnames of the orcs in the Great Forest.

But those things are now impossible to verify. I can only try to find out about the situation in the Asura Empire at that time through "Biographies of Asura Empire Figures", "History of Asura Empire" and "Speculation on the Massacre in 520 Years of the Ankylion Calendar".

It is recorded in the History of the Asura Empire:

In the year 520 of the Ankylon calendar, Sieghart Boreas Grerat died. His son, Morank Boreas Grerat, was executed for colluding with the forces of the Holy Kingdom of Milis in an attempt to usurp the throne of Emperor Auster Boreas Grerat of the Asura Empire. After investigation, more than two thousand people were found to be involved in collusion with the capital and local officials of the Holy Kingdom of Milis, and Emperor Auster sentenced them all to death.

In the year 521 of the Ankylon calendar, in order to thoroughly eliminate traitors suspected of colluding with Milis within the Asura Empire, Auster Boreas Grerat launched an "extermination campaign" to investigate Milis followers and suspected Milis spies, and a total of about 2,287,000 Milis followers and suspected Milis spies were investigated and dealt with.

However, the "Conjecture on the Massacre in the 520th Year of the Konohaku" states:

In the year 521 of the Ankylion calendar, Auster, in order to prevent the immortal race from seizing the throne of the Asura Empire, decided to purge all races within the empire except for humans.

Looking at the documents in my hand, I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. How could the scholars of that time have the courage to write such explicit texts? Zelfa Lee even wrote about the Bereas royal family without any hesitation. Didn't he think about his own fate when he put pen to paper?

Perhaps he had already thought of that.

Based on his conclusions, it is reasonable to speculate that in the year 521 of the Ankylion calendar, the Asura Empire had entered the magical punk era, magical tools had become the mainstream of the times, and the combination of steam magic and coal allowed more social resources to appear in the form of capital.

It would indeed be a terrifying thing if long-lived races other than humans were to control social resources for an extended period due to their lifespan, and such a conjecture is indeed a reasonable one.

However, both the Asra Empire and the Republic of Milis covered up this matter. The "Study on the Great Forest Population" even stated directly that the desolate Great Forest would be a valuable asset for the Republic of Milis in the future.

It seems that the top leaders of various countries are covering up their past actions, as if they are afraid of something.

If the "Conjecture about the Massacre in the 520th Year of the Konohaku Reign" is true...

Suddenly, it dawned on me, and I realized how terrifying this was.

Compared to the long-lived races in the "Conjecture of the Massacre in the Year 520 of the Ankylosaurus Calendar" who monopolized social resources due to their long lifespan, such as the Asura royal family and the new nobles of Milis, they are the ones who have truly monopolized a large amount of social resources for the longest time.

Take the Asura Empire as an example. From military industry to people's daily lives, there is nothing that is not under the control of the Asura Empire. Even the best-selling cigarettes are produced under the monopoly of the royal family. The resources of the entire country are under the control of the Bereas royal family.

In the Republic of Milis, all resources are controlled by the new aristocracy who rose to power through industry and commerce. They use the slogan of democracy to pocket the nation's resources.

Compared to those immortal races that are different from humans, they are the real parasites.

No wonder they are so afraid of this history coming to light.

What they truly fear is the vast ocean of the people's **.

But I didn't realize the importance of making these things public like those scholars who sacrificed their lives for the truth, and I didn't even have the courage to participate in marches and demonstrations like Helen Keller.

I used to scoff at those who shouted slogans and marched in protest. I looked down on them and thought they were naive and overconfident. But now I realize that they are the real warriors who have abandoned all their concerns and even their lives in pursuit of truth, freedom and democracy.

Compared to them, I am but a tiny ant, only able to witness them use their own blood to overthrow the current social rules and create a new world that belongs to them.

......

In the year 675 of the Ankylon calendar, the Grep Rebellion broke out, and in the same year, Emperor Correnville Boreas Grerat of the Asura Empire abdicated.

In 676 AD, the Asura Empire was renamed the Democratic Republic of Asura.

The Chronicles of Emperor Asura (Anklon calendar 423-549)

Volume One: The Regent Period

Chronicles of Prince Gravel, the Regent

In the spring of 423 AD, the King fell seriously ill and was unable to attend court. He appointed his eldest son, Gravel, as regent, who then took control of the government. At that time, Darius was the vizier, James Boreas Grellat was in charge of Fituia, Gordon Aiuros Grellat was in charge of Usl, and the Zeferos family was in charge of Donadi. Each of the four towns possessed a strong army, and the royal authority gradually declined.

Gravel, now regent, sought to establish his authority to intimidate the surrounding towns. However, Rob Notos Grellat declared war on Milport and refused to attend the summons to the capital, Hell. Gravel was enraged and dispatched the king with an army of 150,000 to subdue him, appointing James as vanguard, Oswald Aiuros Grellat as right wing, and himself commanding the central army.

In June of summer, a battle was fought beneath the walls of Grape. Rob's army was small, but he was adept at using unorthodox tactics, aided by the brothers Vita, King of the North, and Saint Jadnacul of the North. In the first battle, Rob feigned defeat, luring the king's army deep into enemy territory. Suddenly, he turned and launched a fierce attack, breaking through the Bereas formation, beheading their general and capturing their flag. Gravel suffered a crushing defeat, retreating thirty miles to their camp. Rob seized their flag, causing widespread panic within their army.

In the seventh month of autumn, Robb retreated to Greppe, where he was besieged for several months. The city ran out of food, and Robb ate wine to stave off hunger. Many soldiers were resentful. Gravel feigned a retreat, luring Robb into battle while he himself laid an ambush with elite troops. Robb fell for the trap and fought his way out. He fled alone, encountering Ousvarud in the wilderness, where he was killed in battle. On his deathbed, he lamented, "The fall of Nothos is a warning to the three families." Gravel then massacred Greppe, seized Milbotsch, and divided its territory among the three towns. Although Gravel won this battle, his army suffered more than half its casualties, and his banners were captured twice, greatly damaging the prestige of the kingdom. The vizier Darius seized the opportunity to consolidate power, his retainers spreading throughout the court and the countryside, and many officials becoming his followers. Gravel deeply resented him, but could not eliminate him hastily.

In the spring of the year 424 of the Ankylon calendar, Darius was caught smuggling opium and was also suspected of assassinating the former regent Albert Boreas Grellat. Rudius Boreas Grellat of the Censorate investigated and reported the facts to the emperor. Gravel ordered the city's troops to surround the prime minister's residence, but Darius refused to surrender. The water goddess Lyda aided him, killing many soldiers, but ultimately could not withstand the overwhelming force of ten thousand. Lyda was stabbed by her disciple Izorute and died on the battlefield. Seeing his defeat, Darius committed suicide by taking poison. Gravel arrested his entire clan, and all of Darius's followers were executed.

In the fourth month of summer, Princess Ariel Anemoi Asura, aided by the dragon god Orsteed, descended upon the Silver Palace on the three-headed dragon Gantras. Gravel hastily assembled the royal guard to repel them, but the soldiers, terrified at the sight of the dragon, collapsed without a fight. Ariel went to court and accused Gravel of treason. The king deposed Gravel, stripping him of his title and imprisoning him in a separate residence. Ariel then became regent.

The historian commented: Gravel, as regent, held the emperor hostage to command the feudal lords, his ambitions were no small matter. However, relying on military might and disregarding the people's hearts, he used the law to his advantage and allowed powerful and treacherous officials to run rampant. Although he achieved victory at Grape, he ultimately succumbed to the influence of the princess. Yet, his reduction of the power of the regional military governors and the execution of the powerful minister paved the way for a change in the monarchy. Although his successes and failures differed, his merits and demerits were equally significant; indeed, he was an extraordinary man in an extraordinary era.

Book 2, Annals of Anemoi

Emperor Gaozong Mingsheng Xiaowen, Ariel

In the summer of the year 424 of the Kakuryō calendar, Ariel became regent. Initially, the late emperor was ill, and the court was in disarray, with various princes vying for the throne. Ariel, having received the assistance of the dragon god, thus secured the state. She abolished the position of prime minister and established a cabinet, with the chief minister and regent sharing power. She appointed Luke Notos Greirat as chief minister and Rudius Boreas Greirat as regent. She also reformed the official system, allowing various regional officials to rotate through the cabinet to distribute power.

That autumn, the king died, and Ariel ascended the throne as King Gaozong. She was twenty years old. Upon assuming the throne, Gaozong first purged the remaining followers of Darius. Rudius led a newly elected group, arresting people day and night, and the court and the public were in a state of solemnity.

In the 425th year of the Gapyong reign, King Gojong issued an edict to revise the "New Code of Asura Official System," establishing a system of five palaces: the Cabinet, the Censorate, the Finance Bureau, the Construction Bureau, and the Personnel Bureau, with the ministers of these five palaces jointly discussing national affairs. He also established the civil service examination system, requiring scholars throughout the land to pass three examinations to enter officialdom, regardless of their family background. At that time, the old aristocratic families were in turmoil, and many criticized the system, but King Gojong remained unmoved.

In the year 427 of the Konoha calendar, Regent Rudeus submitted a "Policy for Trade," requesting the opening of trade with the three magical kingdoms. Emperor Gojong approved the proposal, levying customs duties to replenish the national treasury, resulting in a doubling of annual revenue.

In the year 430 of the Ankylion calendar, the Kingdom of Bichenliru invaded from the east. King Gojong appointed Chandur as commander-in-chief, and the king led the army to defend against them. The initial battle was unsuccessful, and the enemy besieged Roa. King Gojong summoned the dragon god Orsteed for help. Orsteed shattered the red dragon's face with a single blow, and the enemy was wiped out, thus ending the border troubles.

In the 432nd year of the Gapyong reign, King Gojong fell ill due to overwork and gradually became more and more serious.

In the spring of the 434th year of the Kakuryō calendar, Grand Chancellor Luke, having long held power, embezzled military funds, poisoned the swordsman Shinno, and sold land in Fytoia. Regent Rudius secretly summoned Chandur to bring troops back to the capital. Luke discovered this and attempted to use the emperor to control the court, but the newly selected guards had already surrounded the Silver Palace. Luke fled back to his residence, where he was killed by his former subordinates. King Gojong, upon hearing of the events, was shocked and his illness worsened.

In the sixth month of summer, Emperor Gaozong summoned Rudius and his cabinet ministers to his bedside and made his will, appointing Crown Prince Edward as his successor and instructing Rudius to assist him well. He then turned to Rudius and said, "I have protected you for ten years, and now I entrust the affairs of state to you. You must not fail me." After saying this, he passed away at the age of thirty. He was posthumously honored as Emperor Mingsheng Xiaowen, and his temple name was Gaozong.

The historian remarked: Emperor Gaozong, a woman, amidst great chaos, pacified the country and the people within a few years. She abolished the position of prime minister, established a cabinet, launched the imperial examination system, and opened trade routes—all her measures became models for future generations. Although she died young, her ability to recognize and appoint capable people, allowing Rudius, Luke, and others to fully utilize their talents, was remarkable. While Luke ultimately failed, his abilities were still considerable. Throughout history, no emperor who established a dynasty and established a lasting rule has been as extraordinary as Emperor Gaozong. Had she enjoyed a long reign, her achievements would have far exceeded this!

Emperor Zhongzong Xianren Jingde, Edward

In 434 AD (the year of the Kakuryong calendar), Emperor Edward ascended the throne at the age of eight. His will appointed Rudeus and Luke as co-regents. After Luke's death, Rudeus became the sole prime minister. At that time, internal strife had just subsided, but external threats remained. The emperor, being so young, inherited the throne, and all state affairs were decided by Rudeus.

Rudius then reformed the court: first, he brought the elite troops from various towns into the royal army, limiting the number of troops each could command; second, he reformed the tax system, establishing the "40/60 rule," with 60% going to the central government and 40% to the local governments; and third, he established a new, permanent electoral committee to oversee all officials. The old aristocratic families gradually withdrew from public life.

In the year 438 of the Ankylosaurus calendar, Rudius submitted a "Strategy for the Northern Expedition," requesting that, taking advantage of Bichenliru's recent defeat, an army be dispatched to reclaim the disputed territories. The Emperor approved, appointing Sieghart Boreas Grerath as general. Sieghart was only fifteen years old, yet his bravery surpassed that of the entire army. Within three years, he won consecutive victories, terrifying the various tribes, who then submitted to the Emperor.

In the year 442 of the Kakuryong calendar, the emperor, having achieved great military success, changed the country's name to the "Asura Empire" and ascended to the throne. In that year, Rudius presented the "New Civil Service Examination Law," establishing a three-tiered examination system at the county, territorial, and national levels. The examinations were based on three subjects: classics, policy essays, and miscellaneous essays, thus providing a path for those from humble backgrounds to advance in their careers.

In the 450th year of the Jialong calendar, the emperor, at the age of twenty-four, assumed personal rule. He issued the "Tax Reduction Edict," reducing the empire's taxes by thirty percent. He also repaired the Chilong Upper Jaw trade route, opening up maritime trade with Bekalite, and the empire's annual revenue doubled compared to the previous dynasty. The emperor was kind and benevolent, and especially valued literature, having built a royal library to collect a vast collection of books from across the land.

In the year 452 of the Konoha calendar, Rudeus, as the regent, led an army south to conquer the Kingdom of Wanglong. People said, "Rudeus wielded the emperor's power, using his sword to subdue the feudal lords," hence the title "The Emperor's Sword." The army conquered Wanglong in forty days, dividing its territory into four domains and appointing governors to govern them. Upon Rudeus's return to the capital, the emperor personally greeted him at the city gate, bestowing upon him a golden inscription that read: "Your military achievements are a blessing to me."

In the spring of the 460th year of the Jialong reign, the emperor contracted a cold and died three months later at the age of thirty-four. His posthumous title was Emperor Xianren Jingde, and his temple name was Zhongzong.

The historian writes: Emperor Zhongzong ascended the throne at a young age, receiving the mandate of heaven amidst a turbulent time. Thanks to the assistance of Rudius, he was ultimately able to quell internal strife and expand the outer borders. He was not jealous of meritorious officials, thus able to employ them effectively; he was not overly critical, thus gaining popular support. His policies of reducing taxes, opening trade routes, and establishing the imperial examination system were all excellent laws and policies. Although his reign was short-lived, many of his measures served as models for later generations. He can be said to have inherited and amplified the achievements of Emperor Gaozong. Rudius was nicknamed "The Butcher," a name that, while implying ruthlessness, was in fact crucial to establishing the dynasty. Emperor Zhongzong's ability to utilize him demonstrates his wisdom as a ruler.

Emperor Sejong Muyeol Hwan, Arslan

In the year 460 of the Ankylon calendar, Emperor Arslan ascended the throne at the age of eighteen. The emperor was brave and resolute, with ambitions to expand the territory. Rudius, already fifty-three, continued to assist in governing, but the emperor gradually began to make his own decisions.

In the year 465 of the Antonine calendar, Rudius requested to retire due to his advanced age, but the emperor refused, saying, "With you here, I have no worries; if you leave, what will I rely on?" So he kept him, but followed his advice in many ways.

In the year 468 of the Kakuryong calendar, various tribes in the conflict zone rebelled, and Emperor Sejong ordered Siegharut to quell the rebellion. Siegharut led a small elite force into the region and pacified the rebellion within three months, after which all the tribes submitted. From then on, the western border of the central continent was entirely incorporated into the empire's territory. For his military achievements, Siegharut was appointed Grand Marshal of the Northern Frontier, in charge of all military affairs in the north.

In 472 AD, Rudius requested to retire again, which the emperor granted. However, the emperor still sent envoys to consult him on important matters. Although Rudius had retired, he still made many decisions regarding state affairs.

In the year 475 of the Ankylon calendar, the Emperor fell ill and thus began compiling the "Comprehensive Code of the Asura Empire," which synthesized the systems and institutions of previous dynasties to serve as a model for future generations. He also appointed his son, George Lant, as Crown Prince.

In the year 477 of the Jialong calendar, the emperor died at the age of thirty-five. In his dying will, he appointed Ars Boreas Grerat as regent to assist the young emperor. He was posthumously named Emperor Wuliehuan, and his temple name was Sejong.

The historian wrote: Emperor Shizong inherited the legacy of Emperor Zhongzong and displayed the heroic spirit of Wu Lie. He pacified the south and quelled the conflicts in the west. While this was due to Sieghart's achievements, it was also a testament to the emperor's wisdom. His ability to trust Rudius beforehand and rely on Sieghart afterward, employing people without doubt, enabled him to achieve great success. It is a pity that he did not live long enough to complete his work. Nevertheless, his pioneering achievements have already brought glory to his predecessors and benefited future generations.

Deposed Emperor George Lant

In the year 477 of the Ankylon calendar, the deposed Emperor George Lant ascended the throne at the age of ten. Emperor Sejong's will appointed Ars Boreas Greirat as regent.

Ars, the eldest son of Rudius, was the Duke of Fituia and commanded the Eastern Legion, a powerful and well-equipped army. With Georgeland young, Ars held absolute power, and many courtiers sided with him. As the emperor grew older, his discontent grew.

In the year 481 of the Ankylon calendar, the great patriarch Rudius died at the age of seventy-five. The court and the public were shaken. Ars suspended court for a month to mourn his father. George Lant, wanting to seize power, secretly contacted the Zephyrus family.

In the spring of the year 482 of the Kakuryon calendar, the emperor, at the age of fifteen, formally issued an edict to assume personal rule, but Ars did not respond. The emperor then fled to Donadi, relying on the armies of the Zephyrus and Aeolus families, and under the pretext of punishing the "traitor" Ars, launched an inward campaign.

Arsfa's Eastern Legion and the King's army met the enemy. In June of summer, the battle took place beneath the walls of Roja. The Emperor himself braved arrows and stones, charging into the fray, but his strength could not sustain him. The head of the Zephyrus family was killed in battle, and the army collapsed. The Emperor's entourage scattered, leaving only the knight Donga Grerat to guard his horse. Donga was a knight from the village of Buena, who had once received a title from Arsfa, yet he sacrificed himself to protect the Emperor on the battlefield.

In the eighth month of autumn, Sieghart Boreas Grerath marched south from the north and halted the battle at the front lines. The Emperor and Ars agreed to a trial by combat to determine the succession. The Emperor sent the knight Donga in his place to fight outside the gates of Roja, where he was defeated by Sieghart. Sieghart, moved by Donga's loyalty, spared his life.

The emperor then abdicated in favor of Ars, and the kingdom of Anemoi was transferred to Bereas. The emperor retired to a separate residence and died in 484 AD at the age of seventeen. His former officials posthumously honored him as Emperor Ai, but did not establish a temple name for him.