"First of all, there is the question of what to measure a person's value by.
Jin D. began in the tone of a discussion.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"Yes, that's right.
Alto Ervine nodded.
"One of them is the examination. There are written and practical tests. Interviews may be included in that category.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"I see..."
The mayor, Ike Niviki, and the technical vice-minister, Nahams Marrow, listen with interest to the discussion between Jin D. and Alto Elbein.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"The question is whether the test, or rather the content of the test, can really evaluate a person's value, isn't it?"
"Certainly. But isn't there a problem with the ability you want to examine?"
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
Here is Alto's rebuttal.
"Certainly, if it is a visible talent or ability, such as running speed or swordsmanship strength, that would be fine.
Jin D. agrees with this point.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"But is that the only way to determine a person's value?
Jin D. raised a question.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
For example, a person may be weak in swordsmanship, but may have a talent for magic, right?
"I see."
"Even if he is not good at offensive magic, he might be good at healing magic.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"Hmm, that's true."
"In other words, the test can only evaluate certain items.
Jin D. made a break in the conversation.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
Then he expanded the conversation further.
"One of the words that I know is <
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
What does that mean?
It means that it takes time for a large vessel to be formed.
Jin D explained that it means that some talents take time to develop.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"...... is interesting."
Jin D. continued.
"There is also this story. There was a man in a certain country who was looked at by a personality critic. It is said that his evaluation was <>."
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
This, of course, is a character review of Cao Cao as a young man in the Yanyi of the Three Kingdoms.
"What do you mean?"
Alt-Elbein did not seem to understand. So did Ike Nibiki and Nahams Marrow.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
The three waited for Hitoshi D. to explain.
"Well, in a time of peace, he would be a competent official, but in a time of war, he would be a cunning hero. ...... In other words, I wanted to say that it depends on the environment whether you make the most of your natural talents or not."
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
I see. ......
That's what I meant.
"That's a very meaningful story, isn't it?
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
All three were drawn into the conversation by Jin D.
"Also, this is a fictional story, but there was also a story about people who survived the war who compiled notes on what they would have accomplished if they had not been sent off to war, and these notes were appreciated by future generations.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"Haha, I see. ......"
Alto looked at me as if he had something to say about this.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"Well, let me tell you from another aspect, I think it's fortunate for those who have the same
Jin D. changes the direction of the conversation somewhat abruptly.
"Some people say that geniuses need to be educated from an early age, but that doesn't mean that they are geniuses, but that they need to be taught and experience various things in order to know as early as possible what they are suited for."
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"........."
Jin D. continues.
"People who were thought to be dropouts show unexpected talents."
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"............"
"<
".................."
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
"It's said that in rare cases, people who have suffered brain damage can show unexpected abilities."
"umm ......"
"There's a saying that goes <
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
Etc, etc, etc.
The old man was talking more to shake up Special Investigator 99 than to shake up Alto Ervine .......
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
* * *
And it sure seems to be working.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
After finishing his meal and going back to his room, Special Investigator 99 was ruminating over Jin D's story in his brain.
(......Mu...... come to think of it, you didn't answer my first question. ...... or is the answer that <
(...... because they want to spare the hidden talent? Or because they do not want to reduce the population?)
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
A declining population means a declining national power.
(Jin didn't mention it. (Jin didn't mention it...was it too obvious for him to mention it, or is it just something he didn't bother to mention?)
No. 99's thinking had not changed.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
But it is not so easy to change one's thinking that has been brainwashed and educated since one's childhood.
You know that very well.
Then, I have tried to shake your mind logically and illogically.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
Because any logical thinker would have some doubts about himself.
(...... Let's observe and analyze Jin's behavior a little more...)
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
In fact, he seems to have developed a slight interest in Jin D's philosophy of action.
(And then there are his abilities: ......)
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
Using earth magic (included in engineering magic), he transformed the shore of the reservoir in no time.
Then, he used engineering magic to process the wood.
(Not an ordinary skill ...... or ability.)
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
The golems under his command were also quite capable.
(How did they get more than 100 of them ......?)
(How did they get more than a hundred of them? ) If all of them were for combat, the Duchy of Jagus would have to consider them a threat.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
(...... really, is he human?)
(Is he really a human being?) He even thinks so.
As far as Jin D. is concerned, he is not far from being right.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
Special Investigator 99 is troubled.
However, we do not have enough information to come to a correct conclusion.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
And the tragedy is that they do not realize that they do not have enough information. Wrong premises lead to wrong conclusions.
There is one thing that Special Investigator 99 must determine.
Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
(Is he a ...... harm to our country?)
What conclusion will Special Investigator 99 come to in response to that question? .......