On the Duerwang Castle frontline, discussions among colonial representatives including Shire and Haji reached another level.
"We might try to consider issues of governance," Shire said:
"After all, 'freedom' is now within reach and not as distant as before."
"Of course, this isn't something I can interfere with."
"But I still want to know which system you prefer."
This question baffled the representatives; they hadn't considered this far, and some didn't even know what "system" meant.
Shire gave them an example: "Like in Germany where the Emperor makes all the decisions?"
"No, no." This suggestion was promptly rejected by the colonial representatives: "We don't need an Emperor, that's neither free nor equal."
"Then," Shire continued, "like England with its two chambers?"
The colonial representatives shook their heads:
"No, we hate the English."
"I heard that the House of Lords in England is aristocratic and hereditary."
"Yes, that's neither free nor equal!"
