Then an envoy said angrily "Does your civilization look down on us by sending such a low level individuals who might not even have a bit of authority in their civilization."
The envoy, his gaze fixed on the diplomats, spoke with an air of anger and disdain. He scoffed at the individuals standing before him, believing they lacked any real authority. The diplomatic team, taken aback by the envoy's hostile attitude, exchanged nervous glances, contemplating their next move.
The diplomat, trying to navigate the delicate situation, calmly explained their civilization's structure to the envoys. He made it clear that in their society, the government, chosen by the entire population, held the highest authority, while high-level players did not wield absolute control.
"We have the authority to communicate and gather information about your civilization," he continued, his voice measured, "but allowing you into the barrier requires higher approval beyond our scope."
Then an envoy said while thinking of their assumptions "Is except you other low level people even left in your civilization after such a rapid appearance of dungeons."
The envoy's question, posed telepathically, carried a hint of condescension, as he assumed the lower levels in the diplomats' civilization were rare. The diplomat, understanding the implication, responded with a measure of composure, choosing their words carefully.
"Yes, there are still most people who are at lower levels in our civilization left" the diplomat explained, maintaining eye contact with the envoys. "The rapid appearance of dungeons has undoubtedly had an impact, as it caused destruction of few cities, but death rate due to dungeon breaks is still below 10 millions, so our population still remains diverse and includes individuals from all level of groups."
The other envoys listened to the exchange, their expressions growing more intrigued by the diplomat's response. The fact that their civilization still held a diverse population, despite the dungeon breaks, seemed to slightly shift the envoys' initial assumptions.
The envoys, their minds calculating, considered the information provided. They had initially assumed that the lower-leveled individuals would have perished quickly, but the diplomat's words challenged that notion. Their perspectives, though not completely changed, began to adjust slightly.
Then another envoy asked "Isn't your planet overrun by monsters by now."
The envoy, his curiosity piqued, inquired about the state of the diplomats' planet. He seemed to assume that the rapid spread of dungeons would have left the planet overrun by monsters. The diplomat, still maintaining a calm demeanor, responded with a measured response.
"No," the diplomat replied. "Despite the rapid emergence of dungeons and the challenges they pose, our planet is not entirely overrun by monsters. The appearance of dungeons has certainly caused significant destruction, but our people have adapted and formed defensive measures to contain and manage the monsters within dungeon borders. Our defensive mechanism was very effective so except for monsters that escaped in the beginning before we deployed defensive measures, which were hunted down later, no more monsters escaped. Leading to death of civilians."
The envoys listened intently, their facial expressions hinting at a mix of surprise and intrigue. It seemed that they hadn't fully expected the diplomats' planet to have such a level of control over the dungeon situation, especially given their assumption that the planet should've been overrun by monsters by now.
The envoys began to reassess their initial assumptions, realizing that the diplomats' civilization was more resilient than they had perceived. The fact that they had managed to contain the spread of dungeons and effectively hunt down any escaping monsters showed an impressive level of adaptability and competence.
The diplomatic team could sense a slight shift in the envoys' demeanor, as their assumptions gradually crumbled. The envoys, still curious, continued with their questions, hoping to gain a deeper understanding of their civilization.
The envoy, eager to take the conversation further, finally asked the question that had been building: "Can we enter the barrier?"
The diplomatic team, caught off guard by the directness of the question, exchanged glances. They had already clarified that they did not have the authority to grant such permission, and this request presented a dilemma.
The diplomat, sensing an opportunity to steer the conversation towards a more constructive direction, decided to bring up a challenge their civilization was facing.
"We are facing a problem," the diplomat began, "and we were wondering if you could offer any insight or possible solutions."
The envoys, intrigued by the request, focused their attention on the diplomat, waiting to hear about the issue. They seemed genuinely interested in providing assistance if they had the knowledge or means to do so.
The diplomat continued "Because of powerful player's fight, there is lot of destruction and death. Although now due to evolution of world the situation is under control, but with time players power will increase again to threaten weakers at large scale again. So we want to ask how your civilization prevent such fights and suppress their powers."
The envoy listened intently to the diplomat's description of the problem, acknowledging the destructive nature of powerful players and the cyclical threat they posed. The diplomat's question about how their civilization addressed this issue piqued the envoy's interest, as it was odd to them. Any new civilization that evolved to this level would already have 1 or several high level players as leaders. They keep each other in check and make rules to not cause unnecessary destruction, if they do cause such destruction they don't care except a few people, unlike this civilization where weaker are trying to impose rule on stronger. It was new for them.
The envoys, reflecting on the diplomat's words, began to understand the differences in how their civilizations approached power and conflict. In their own civilization, the strong asserted dominance naturally, and the weak either accepted it or avoided confrontations. This concept of weaker individuals attempting to control the strong without having substantial power to back it up was entirely foreign to them.
The envoys, their curiosity piqued, decided to engage in a more in-depth discussion about this concept. They wanted to understand the motivations behind such a power dynamic and the unique challenges faced by the diplomat's civilization.
"How exactly does the power structure work in your civilization," an envoy inquired, trying to wrap his head around this foreign concept. "Why do weaker individuals attempt to impose rules on stronger players without having the power to back them up?"
The diplomat, understanding the envoy's desire for clarity, replied with an explanation, "This unusual power dynamic stems primarily from our civilization's unique structure. You see, in our civilization, before appearance of dungeons and system, our society operates on the basis of governance choosen by the majority. Even after appearance of dungeon and system due to protective mechanism made by 2 players which i can't name and military players, society did not collapse and government system continued till now."
The envoys, listening carefully, began to grasp the fundamental difference in their civilizations' structures. The diplomats' society, with its democratic governance pre-dungeon appearance and even after emergence, was entirely alien to them. They couldn't fathom how a civilization could function effectively under such circumstances.
An envoy, trying to understand the concept of democracy in this context, asked, "So, in your society, decisions are made by the majority through elections?"
The diplomat nodded, confirming the envoy's understanding. "Yes, that's correct. Before and after appearance of dungeons, our society is organized on democratic principles. People cast votes to elect their representatives who make decisions on their behalf."
Another envoy interjected, expressing skepticism. "But what prevents the strong players from simply seizing power? It seems counterintuitive to allow the majority to control the powerful."
The diplomat acknowledged the concern and responded, "Ah, I understand your skepticism. It's indeed a delicate balance, and there are measures in place to prevent the strong players from seizing power unilaterally. Our society adheres to the rule of law and democratic principles, which provide checks and balances to ensure that the strong do not abuse their power over the weak. But with increase in power of players those measures are failing that is why we need something to suppress players power."
The envoys seemed intrigued by the idea of checks and balances, yet they still couldn't fully comprehend how such a system could control the power of players effectively. The concept of players, with near-godlike powers, adhering to laws and rules was almost unheard of in their own civilization.
Diplomat asked "So do you people have methods to suppress players powers."
The envoys, realizing the diplomat's question was aimed at finding solutions for their societal issues, began to delve into the question. An envoy replied, "In our civilization, the concept of suppressing players' powers is largely unfamiliar to us. We believe in the natural hierarchy of power, where the strong rule, and the weak either submit or avoid conflict."
The diplomat nodded, acknowledging the difference in philosophies. He understood that their civilizations had fundamentally different approaches to power and hierarchy. The envoys' civilization seemed to embrace a more naturalistic view of power dynamics, where the strong ruled, and the weak either adapted or avoided confrontation. This mindset, however, seemed to contribute to a more stable, yet potentially ruthless, social order.
The envoys continued to listen, intrigued by the contrast in methodologies. They believed that their method of empowering the strongest players prevented destruction and chaos, but the diplomat's civilization's approach of suppressing stronger players' power seemed unique and unconventional.
Diplomat said "That's what we are trying to find."
The envoys nodded, understanding the diplomat's dilemma. They realized that the diplomats' civilization was grappling with finding a solution to an issue their own society didn't face. It was an interesting challenge, and they were curious to see how the diplomats would navigate this unfamiliar terrain.
Diplomat continued "Why did all of you came here?"