Chapter 276

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Chapter 276: Slogans and Songs

With the Demon Army carrying out judgment on those "unforgivable" mercenaries, Lolth was very sure that what they would face would be much harsher than what she could give them.

Therefore, after returning to Hillenbrand Town, Lolth felt a bit better and started to prepare materials for the moral education of the remaining mercenaries.

Although the remaining one hundred and six mercenaries were divided into two groups, Lolth did not plan to use very different teaching materials, since even the twelve who were rated "good" could not be said to be suitable for living in Hillenbrand Town. A long career as mercenaries had almost ingrained the trait of "weak moral and legal awareness" in them.

Even retired regular soldiers, if not guided and cared for, can easily face serious issues that pose great risks to both themselves and society. Lolth had seen many such cases in her past life; therefore, she has always been promoting and guiding the residents of Hillenbrand Town to accept the soldiers of the Holy Alliance, while also providing the dwarves with drinks, teaching them to play poker and other pastimes, and even considering the wishes and preferences of each race and individual when it came to job choices.

However, even among the Superoperators from mercenary backgrounds, those with "healthy values" also needed to adjust their mindset a bit.

Nevertheless, the teaching and correction period for those twelve individuals could still be somewhat shorter, and the evaluations after their courses would not be as strict and complex as those for the other ninety or so individuals.

"So… the first thing to establish is moral education…"

Although the lesson plans and teaching materials being written are similar to those for "personality correction" and "thought reform," and the teaching method in the first half even resembles a "political education class in prison," Lolth does not plan to make it very serious and rigid.

Not understanding the mind control spells and mental magic of succubi does not mean that Lolth does not understand human nature.

Even if it is "progressive, correct thinking," it is unrealistic to expect people to cry and change their ways just from preaching.

Coercion, temptation, subtle influence, psychological suggestion, group effect… none of these can be left out.

So what Lolth needs to do first is to dress everyone in matching uniforms.

These mercenaries have no sense of belonging to their mercenary group, and Lolth thinks this is also related to each person’s overly flamboyant "personality."

Countless social experiments have proven that the most effective and powerful way to change a person is to place them within a highly uniform organization that suppresses individuality.

Before making him accept "thoughts," he must first be turned into a state that is easy to accept "thoughts."

Although these mercenaries seem very unique and rebellious, longing for freedom and looking down on authority, they are very indifferent, caring for nothing but money.

However, Lolth can see from their answers that the formation of this "typical mercenary personality" is greatly influenced by their environment.

Just like Superoperators who grow up in slums often choose to become warriors or warlocks, and they prefer to fight desperately — it is not that they choose such extraordinary jobs and fighting styles, but rather that they have no other options.

After becoming mercenaries, indifference and personality are qualities they must possess; they are crucial for receiving and completing tasks, and even for protecting themselves and fitting into the group.

Therefore, Lolth does not believe that many people can remain rational when faced with such efficient methods that can drive an entire country or nation into frenzy.

Although they are free and rebellious, this freedom does not truly belong to them, nor is it something they are born with.

Freedom is simply the absence of constraints — and those who have never experienced restrictions are even more likely to become "receivers" of such methods.

"Enhancing the sense of identity and belonging… So the first lesson, regardless of whether they believe it, is to shove formalism down their throats."

As Lolth said this, she solemnly drafted a line on the paper.

"Lesson One: My Life in Hillenbrand Town."

After briefly introducing the customs and culture of Hillenbrand Town, as well as the situation after the new developments in the south and the west, Lolth felt that something was still missing after writing about the happy lives of the townspeople and boldly praising her own achievements.

It seemed like a cultural introduction, but most of the people, who were born in the United Kingdom of South Sotua and had no sense of belonging to South Sotua, would only think, "Wow, there is such a nice place," without feeling a sense of pride or belonging.

"Hmm… I guess it really needs to be a bit more extravagant."

Thinking this, Lolth pondered for a moment and began to quickly draw a logo on a blank piece of paper.

First, she wanted to design a logo for Hillenbrand Town. Although many regions and families in this world have their own emblems, this remote little town clearly had not received such treatment.

Unlike those emblems full of flowers, snakes, birds, beasts, and twisted patterns that aim to showcase a long history or noble lineage, Lolth wanted to create something friendly and easy to understand.

She drew four parallel diagonal lines and three squares that were being lifted up.

The four slightly upward lines represented the four races of Hillenbrand Town, "Elves," "Dwarves," "Humans," along with herself and Kululu from the "Demon Race," while the three lifted squares represented the town itself and the two new districts to the west and south.

Even a three-year-old child can draw the whole pattern, and its meaning is quite good. Lolth is very pleased.

She even created a "gesture" based on it.

The four fingers of her right hand point up at an angle, with her left hand making a fist on top, crossing her hands over her chest.

"Great! Next, every mercenary must use this gesture when greeting each other during the transformation period. They must also use this gesture when they see City Hall and the leadership team… We also need a common slogan and a catchy town song with a singing part."

"The slogan is decided—’For everyone’s tomorrow.’ It sounds impressive and has a meaning of renewal, which is very good…"

Lolth simply settled on the slogan.

Although Lolth had some understanding of music and had learned a little about playing the piano in her past life, she was still far from being able to compose her own songs.

However… since she arrived in another world…

"I never expected to have a day of copying songs in a fantasy world…"

Lolth couldn’t help but feel emotional.