“Sacred Democracy,” they said.

“Excuse me?” I[1] asked.

“It’s the book a man named Oscar wrote. I’m certain that Brother Lee Ki-Young wrote and distributed it, and I’m sure everyone has read it already. The more I read it, the more I think that it’s an interesting book. I guess these types of ideas were common in the world the foreigners once lived in. I was aware of it, but this proves that our empire has been living in the past.”

“...”

“This book was written by one foreigner within a few days, and it denies the current imperial system. Anyone with common sense will know how the vested interests of the empire have been leading the citizens all this time with absurd ideas. What the author said was right. All humans are equal.”

“Your Highness… what do you think about the book?”

“It’s magnificent. Of course, it does bother me a bit that the author talked about democratization while using the Benigoa Goddess’ doctrine because it contradicts the ideology that we want. You shouldn’t expect too much during the first attempt. For now, I have no objection that this is their best. I believe the goddess’ will must...