[A day later, you and the others are rounded up and deported back to your homeland. You once again set foot on the soil of Kazdel.]
[This time you have a clear objective. You take your instrument and begin performing in various Sarkaz settlements.]
[You discover that songs about war and liberation are incredibly popular, and you begin adapting and composing your own.]
[Your artistic talent is exceptional. Your rewritten songs are well-received by many Sarkaz, even those who don't understand music.]
[You earn money from your performances, and when you can afford it, you help Sarkaz children.]
[These acts of kindness gradually earn you some renown.]
[You notice several faint stars condensing within you; you suspect this is the result of your Gold talent.]
[Thanks to these faint stars, your overall strength increases.]
[You don't stay in one place for long. As you travel, you observe.]
[Conflict is common in Kazdel, but much of it is resolved through your skillful communication and performances.]
[You gradually gain a small reputation among the Sarkaz. Though many scorn the profession of an artist, no one can refuse a free performance.]
[At the beginning and end of each performance, you deliver a special introduction to convey your ideology.]
[You advocate for the recognition of Sarkaz rights, advocating for an eye for an eye, and blood for blood.]
[Many Sarkaz are drawn to the fighting spirit in your songs. You share your ideology with them, and they resonate with your message.]
[You gradually acquire followers who distribute pamphlets promoting your ideology after your performances.]
[Through your charming personality and sincere beliefs, you quickly gather a group of Sarkaz followers.]
[One of them, a Sarkaz mercenary named Ursula, is among your most capable followers. She prioritizes consulting with you on matters, becoming your trusted aide.]
[With her assistance, your progress becomes smoother.]
[After completing this series of events, you discover several glittering stars within you, surrounded by hundreds of faint stars, like a galaxy revolving around a central sun.]
[You feel your artistic abilities and strength have both significantly increased; ordinary Sarkaz mercenaries are no longer your match.]
[This enhancement further confirms the correctness of your path.]
[Within a few short months, you have visited all the major settlements, compiling your findings into reports.]
[You and your followers also aid many Sarkaz people, and your reputation grows among the lower classes.]
[During this time, you and your followers witness a Sarkaz man being whipped by a Victorian in a public gathering.]
[After inquiring with onlookers, you learn that the Sarkaz man was merely five minutes late for work and had his salary docked for half a month by this Victorian entrepreneur.]
[It was the Sarkaz man's daughter's birthday next month, and he pleaded for them not to deduct his wages, offering to compensate through extra work. This led to the incident.]
[The Victorian angrily accused the Sarkaz of laziness and declared that he shouldn't be so lenient, announcing a further 10% salary deduction as punishment.]
[You learn that this smelting plant forces Sarkaz workers to endure grueling conditions while paying substandard wages and repeatedly deducting food and salary allowances—this was the third such deduction this month.]
[All the Sarkaz workers are furious, but the situation is quelled by the Tower of Babel's intervention.]
[The plant never lacks cheap labor. For these workers, enduring hardship is better than dying unceremoniously as mercenaries.]
[You are enraged. You realize that the Tower of Babel's "maintenance of order" is, in fact, protecting the exploitation of local citizens by unscrupulous entrepreneurs, not upholding the legal rights of the Sarkaz.]
[You feel the time has come. You decide to make this factory your first target.]
[You explain your plan to your followers, who are highly supportive.]
[Ursula inquires about your specific strategy, pointing out that the Tower of Babel is biased towards the Victorians, rendering direct complaints useless.]
[One follower suggests seeking help from the Military Commission; this might resolve the workers' plight.]
[You refrain from immediately stating your opinion. You know your viewpoint must be persuasive, requiring practical proof of feasibility first.]
[You explain that it's normal to feel uncertain at this point, as our understanding is incomplete.]
[You suggest infiltrating the factory to investigate the workers' situation and the factory's operations, conducting a thorough analysis.]
[Your suggestion is quickly approved, and you swiftly assign tasks to each team.]
[Within two days, you gather a significant amount of intelligence. The combined information paints a clear picture of the situation of Kazdel workers and the factory's practices.]
[After careful analysis, you uncover a chilling truth.]
[Not only will the Tower of Babel not help, but the chances of assistance from the Military Commission are also extremely slim.]
[The Military Commission receives funding from the Tower of Babel, which in turn is primarily funded by taxes and tributes from foreign businesses. Their interests are essentially aligned.]
[This factory has been operating for five years, with severe exploitation and wage deductions starting in the third year. The lack of any corrective action for three years speaks volumes.]
[Crucially, any complaints sent to the Military Commission are ignored, while the Tower of Babel treats these businesses with kid gloves.]
[The Military Commission prefers capable Sarkaz, not protecting the rights of these workers.]
[You realize you cannot rely on external forces; you must rely on your own strength.]
[Many begin to lose hope in protecting workers' rights, as it's a problem neither the Tower of Babel nor the Military Commission wants to solve.]
[Even the knowledgeable Ursula shakes her head, believing your forces are too small to accomplish this.]
[You see that classism is deeply ingrained in their minds: they believe that those in power won't solve the problem, so neither can they.]
[You tell them this is a great cause, that every failure is a lesson learned on our path, and you, as the leader, will bear all responsibility.]
[If justice doesn't come to us, then we go to justice.]
[You say this.]