The Familias' Dominance

"What justice is there in your slaying of the Black Dragon and your single-handed defense of the Dungeon?"

Astraea didn't end the conversation because her curiosity hadn't been satisfied.

Even though Ming Ge said that, she still hadn't completely ruled Ming Ge out in her heart.

Although it didn't meet expectations, it didn't warrant ending the conversation immediately.

"This is justice in the face of external forces."

Ming Ge smiled.

"Foreign?"

Astraea asked.

"Everyone has a different understanding of justice. Based on this, I have my own definition of whether every event and every action is just."

Ming Ge said, "My selfish reason for attacking the Black Dragon is to eliminate the danger beforehand and protect Alfia."

Upon hearing Alfia's expression changed slightly.

"But isn't this kind of selfishness also a form of justice?"

"The defeat of the Black Dragon means one less threat from the ancient monsters, a great deed for humanity, and also an act of justice."

Naturally, Ming Ge should be celebrated.

"Because I had the power, I did it, therefore it is justice."

"What a casual sense of justice," Astraea scoffed. "But it's based solely on self-awareness, which happens to fit the definition of justice, doesn't it?"

To others, Ming Ge's campaign against the Black Dragon was righteous.

For Ming Ge himself, defeating the Black Dragon was righteous, and humanity should thank and praise him.

Ming Ge's intentions regarding the campaign against the Black Dragon were not inherently righteous. He had a strong belief in justice and was capable of doing many righteous things, but his understanding of justice itself was weak.

Normally it's one thing, but when it comes to the fundamental issues, justice becomes something that can be easily discarded.

This is common, yes, very common.

Ming Ge's thoughts are not much different from those of ordinary people. The biggest difference is that Ming Ge has this understanding: his goal is very clear.

It is a kind of justice that is neither confused nor hesitant, but extremely decisive and flexible.

His priorities are not justice, but self-interest, which differs from Astraea's views.

The concept of a "rule god" implies an innate ability to adapt to rules and a life primarily focused on those rules; based on this premise Ming Ge was rejected.

But Ming Ge's clear stance also gave rise to another idea in her mind.

Even though justice itself is not Ming Ge's belief, his numerous actions conform to the public's definition of justice.

So, is he righteous?

If a wicked person does good deeds their whole life, are they a good person?

If a good person does bad things their whole life, are they still a good person?

This concept isn't just defined on Earth; it also exists in this world.

In the original work, Erebus Alfia after their defeat in the Black Dragon War both took on the goal of saving the world and acted as extreme evil.

The heroes' downfall is a fact, the disaster they brought to Orario is a fact, and their actions to save the world are also a fact.

So, are they good people?

They themselves were already prepared to become evil, and Erebus himself had no intention of whitewashing.

Evil is evil, and what's done is done. To call it "evil for justice" is an insult, and they themselves would never admit it.

"Ultimately, my views can still be called 'justice,' but I'm not obsessed with justice. It all depends on what you think, Goddess Astraea."

Ming Ge shrugged and said casually.

"One last question."

Astraea took a deep breath and asked, "I'd like to know your plans for the future."

Chapter 101 The Dominance of the Familia

Without a doubt Ming Ge does not fit the definition of the Goddess of Justice for her own clan, because his justice is not pure.

Ming Ge is less a righteous hero and more a domineering king.

However, Ming Ge's understanding of justice created a sense of conflict in Astraea, making her unwilling to give up on Ming Ge.

Astraea said that the relationship between the main god and the familiar is a two-way street, Ming Ge didn't say, but he followed up with a sentence as a response.

The supreme deity and its retinue are mutually inclusive.

This statement is unnecessary to even mention, because it's not just about the relationship between the supreme deity and their retinue, but something that inevitably exists between people.

Astraea will not feign compliance because of Ming Ge's abilities; their differing beliefs will inevitably lead to conflict in the future.

Even at this point, Astraea still hasn't given up, which means that Astraea has the intention to accept Ming Ge's perspective.

"The Dungeon will continue to rampage, and I will guard Dungeon until Dungeon ceases to be a threat."

Ming Ge said, "In this process, I will establish a factory in Orario, research magical items, and improve the productivity of the entire world."

"To jointly create a commercial family that can sell goods all over the world, thereby ensuring human survival and improving the standard of living."

"Gather prestige and power to become the true King of Orario, then set your sights on the world and vie for supremacy."

"Launch a war of great unification, unite the power of all humanity, and become the king of mankind."

It went well at first, but things started to go wrong as it went on.

Not only Astraea, but even Alfia and Elsa couldn't help but twitch at the corners of their mouths.

Ming Ge will inevitably become the true king of Orario sooner or later.

But his desire to unite the power of all humanity, to truly centralize power, and to vie for supremacy—it doesn't seem like a righteous act at all.

"If one day you start a war, what justice can be found in such an act?"