☀️ Arselia and Akonia

Kasus continues, shifting his gaze from the organizer to Ayko, then to Kline.
—Let's say we placed someone in a regional leadership position or another important role, regardless of the method—democratic, authoritarian, or any other. At first glance, they seem wonderful, but as time passes, it turns out they've stolen or, due to their incompetence, squandered the money earned by the public through hard work and sacrifice. What happens then? Forget about the scoundrel—they fled abroad, fell ill, or were hanged; it doesn't matter. Who will reimburse the public for the money? And if you have not just one such scoundrel in your government, but every other or even the first one, what then? Then they will all support each other, and if you even think about saying something about it, the guard will immediately suppress you—the very guard that you pay for out of your own pocket.

—I honestly don't quite understand which side this argument supports. —Kline said apologetically, spreading his hands. —Human nature in power is driven by ambition and greed. Whether it's a mad king or a corrupt official, a bandit lord or a gluttonous elder—civilization subconsciously clings to the position of the strong, elevating them to the throne, without realizing that this title itself attracts people who are utterly unworthy. The existence of a state apparatus plays absolutely no role here. Of course, monarchies are better protected in this regard than many other forms of government due to the lack of competition for power, but even we are not immune to a certain risk. Therefore, my answer to this question returns to my previous, extremely utopian statement: we need everyone in positions of power to be "wonderful" not only at first glance but also throughout an infinite "time." And I am convinced that sooner or later, we will be able to achieve such a world. As for the present time? Corruption has bound our souls too tightly, so it cannot be overcome now.