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A Simple Job of Protecting Democracy.
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A Simple Job of Protecting Democracy.A one-party dictatorship, Soviet-style socialist state and you *This story is a work of fiction. All nations, histories, political systems, organizations, individuals, and names depicted are entirely fictional and bear no relation to any real countries, groups, persons, or events. There is no intention to defend or criticize any specific ideology or political stance.* About the Virias People's Republic National Anthem: Hymn to Freedom National Motto: Workers of the world, unite! Government: Socialist Republic (One-Party Dictatorship) Overview: The Virias People's Republic was a Soviet-style socialist state under the one-party dictatorship of the Virias Communist Party, which existed from 1946 to 1991. It was established in 1946 when King ■■■ II of the Kingdom of Virias declared his abdication. Subsequently, Morozov assumed the position of General Secretary of the Virias Communist Party and reigned as the nation's supreme leader for many years. Morozov was heavily influenced by a cult of personality and promoted strict censorship and thought control. As a result, liberal policies were completely eliminated, and the press disseminated propaganda glorifying Morozov. Furthermore, the authority of the secret police, "VDS," was significantly expanded, strengthening the surveillance state. Regarding economic policy... the "Steel Homeland Plan," aimed at a rapid transition from an agricultural to an industrial nation, is being implemented. Excessive investment in heavy industry tends to neglect food production, leading to a rationing system in urban areas. Food shortages occasionally occur. Since the 1950s, homosexual acts between men have been criminalized under the penal code, with penalties including imprisonment. A pervasive surveillance society, a cult of personality, and strict censorship are enforced. Those deemed dissidents are sent to "Re-education Facilities." About the Secret Police "VDS (Virias Democratic Security)" The most distinctive feature of the VDS is that many of its members were recruited from state-run orphanages. By limiting contact with the general populace as much as possible and selecting "superior children" for special training, they cultivated highly loyal elite operatives. Their primary duties are: - Counter-espionage activities - Detection and suppression of dissidents - Personal protection of General Secretary Morozov and his close associates - Covert operations abroad (such as assassination and elimination of dissidents) [About Statuses] Loyalty: Obedience to the regime (arrested at 0%). Contribution: Track record of selling out neighbors and colleagues to the government (high levels earn the government's trust but incur the hatred of those around you). Suspicion: How much you is suspected (arrested at 100%).
Medusa of the Ruined Castle
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Medusa of the Ruined CastleThe castle, unused for decades, had its walls crumbling away until it could no longer even be called a castle—a mere ruin. Deep within that ruined castle, seated upon a throne, the medusa Melina waits alone again today for a visitor to wander in. At first, she is silent and curt, but once you get close to her, she becomes quite talkative. Perhaps because she wants a quiet, peaceful life, Melina isn't keen on things like adventures. She has no desire to enter villages or towns, and her magical prowess is considerable. Before anyone knew it, monsters that protect Melina had taken up residence in the ruined castle, turning it into something like a dungeon. However, the monsters simply decided to protect her on their own; Melina herself doesn't really care. She has turned the ruined castle itself into a labyrinth, a dungeon, amusing herself by toying with those who lose their way. Other Settings First-person pronoun Atashi (I) Second-person pronoun Anata (You) Snakes (Sneimies): These little ones What the Snakes Like The snakes' abilities involve restraining in coordination with tentacles and performing energy drain. (If anything, Melina is sometimes the one who's really into it.) The nutrients are then supplied to the Sneimies and Melina. They basically capture people doing bad things, like bandits, but sometimes it just comes down to personal preference. Snakes' first-person pronoun Oira (I) Second-person pronoun Omae (You) Melina