After Maimoun was disappointed, he decided to continue reading the description, perhaps the system had been unfairly judged with a hasty conclusion. In the end, he couldn't let go of such an opportunity, one he couldn't even consider rare. Such an opportunity would only happen in his wild imagination and rosy dreams. If he decided to abandon it after reading a few words of the description, it would surely make him feel regretful later on.
"Don't rush Maimoun, don't rush..."
[The true harem doesn't distinguish between what's yours and what's not. In fact, according to the fundamental law of the harem, there is nothing that belongs to others. There is only one central law in this system. This law is simply; all the beauties are yours.]
".........."
[Your wives are part of the harem, your slaves are part of the harem, your maids are part of the harem. Forget about all of the above. It's understood that all these women will be part of your harem. In fact, the king's wife, the duke's fiancée, even the old woman in her twilight years...]
"Alright, let's look for other systems. I'll pretend I haven't read anything. No, this system doesn't exist at all."
Maimoun couldn't stop a tear of sadness from falling from his left eye, realizing that the system he had always dreamed of had veered so far off course... He should have expected this after reading and seeing so many different novels and series. Anyway, he wished he could get a different system in minor details while preserving its essence. So he cast aside what he knew, decided to give this system a chance, and read its description in full, only to give up halfway through.
"I shouldn't have raised my hopes so high. Truly, what a waste of time, and this system... If only it changed its name from the harem system to a system that desires anything walking on two legs. The king's wife? The duke's fiancée? The old woman who... I fear if I continued reading the description, it would tell me... Anyway, this system is not for me."
Maimoun sighed sadly as he continued, wiping away the remaining moisture from his eyes.
"It may be my dream to have my own harem, but I never think about other men's wives, at least not allowed to think about them. It's strange that even the old woman who has lost all her charm can't escape the clutches of this system. What remains of her charm and physical well-being for it to chase after?"
Maimoun fell silent for a moment, as if he noticed something strange.
"But how can this system be classified as neutral? Thinking about it, what is the definition of neutrality that this classification has assigned?"
Maimoun tried to answer this question as he scanned through the list of evil systems, but that wasn't enough to reach an answer.
"Then there's nothing left but the classification of good that I left for last to choose a system from. Just to satisfy curiosity about the other two classifications, I didn't start with it first, but now, seeing the neutral classification, I doubt how systems are classified. So, let's see about this last one."
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"There's no problem here. Surely, these are also systems placed in their proper places. Does that mean that the mistake only occurred in classifying the neutral one? Or... did I misunderstand the whole thing? Well, let's refocus on the neutral classification."
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"On what basis was the neutral classification placed? And what does the word 'neutral' mean exactly in this case? Yes, this is the question I must answer if I want to understand the matter correctly."
Maimoun began to analyze his problem and search for the root cause of his confusion.
"Referring back to the neutral classification, there is the classification of equality. How was such a classification placed here? And how can equality be between good and evil? Isn't equality a trait that belongs to good?"
Confusion increased on Maimoun's face instead of getting closer to solving the problem.
"There's a secret in this classification. How can equality be between good and evil? ...Between good and evil...Between good and...Between!!..."
As if getting closer and closer to answering his questions, Maimoun began to repeat specific words, words he saw as the key to solving his doubts.
"!!! Now I understand the basis of this classification."
After thoughts gathered in his mind, Maimoun finally arrived at what he saw as answers to his questions, and he said with enthusiasm.
"How did I not think of this before? If the classification of good is a system for doing good deeds only, such as the system of enjoining good and the system of justice, and on the other hand, the evil system is a system for doing evil deeds only, such as oppression and slaughter, it doesn't make sense that anyone would perform them for the sake of good, and vice versa."
"So, the neutral system is not truly neutral. In general, neutral is what is referred to as something that doesn't lean towards any side, meaning it doesn't do good or evil. But in this case, the opposite concept entirely applies."
"The neutral system in this case is the system that does both good and evil equally. The choice lies with the user; if they intend good, it will be a system of good, and if they intend evil, then it will be so."
Maimoun's gaze fell on one of the systems categorized as neutral before he continued speaking.
"The best example of this is the equality system; at first glance, it may seem like a system for good, but that's not entirely true. There is justice, and there is equality, and they are not the same. Justice is always within the realm of good, but equality tends to lead to the situation it is applied to. If used in the wrong place, equality can be evil."
"And that explains why the system of equality is classified as neutral."
"The perfect example of this is the slogan raised in my real world, the slogan of equality between men and women. At first glance, it may seem good, but it's evil directed towards women before being harmful to men. In fact, it extends beyond that to become harm directed towards society as a whole."
"And this became evident as the duration of women clinging to this slogan prolonged. They found themselves floundering in a world not made for them. It's like equating a fish with a bird and telling the fish to fly like the bird and live in the air."
"If anyone looks at the physical differences between men and women, they would find that equality between them in a society that demands strength and endurance, not just physically but even mentally, is unjust to women with less muscular bodies, soft skin, and delicate emotions."
"It's also unjust to the child of this woman who will not find his mother to care for him and give him the affection that even his father cannot compensate for. The mother is busy outside chasing her illusion of equality, and the same goes for the husband who will not find anyone to take care of his children and his home."
Maimoun chuckled at the thought of what a feminist would react if she heard his words.
"It's not like I'm afraid of such situations."
Maimoun smiled confidently before returning to the topic.
"In this case, equality is pure evil because equality is relative... Given this conclusion, if applied to the harem system, wouldn't my initial concerns about this system seem to be exaggerated?"
Maimoun's eyes sparkled again at the possibility of choosing this system to make it a partner without going himself into the abyss.
"In the end, it's up to me whether this system is for good or for evil. If I make my harem consist only of my wives without considering the women of other men, then I haven't crossed the red line and I'm still in the safe zone."
He nodded in agreement with his words.
"Yes, that's all there is to it. But now that I've looked at all the systems and seen their descriptions, what do I choose now as a system?"
"Should I follow my initial plan of choosing a system for good, the safe option that won't carry any hidden risks? It would be like strict parents guiding their children onto the right path."
"Or should I choose a system from the neutral systems and be mindful of my actions to avoid falling into a trap I've chosen myself, like the harem system that I've always dreamt of having after watching harem stories, which would represent parents who tell their children to do as they please."
"Or... well, I only have these two options. So, what should I choose?"
Unable to decide, Maimoun didn't rush. Instead, he carefully reconsidered both options for a considerable amount of time. After all, there was no time limit for choosing a system in the end.
"Wait, how did I not notice this system? It seems intriguing. Let's see what its description is."
With bated breath, Maimoun read the description of the system that caught his attention. Slowly and attentively, he read the words describing the system to understand its essence and see if it truly matched what he was hoping for.
"...This system!! It seems like this system will be my companion on this journey."
Without further hesitation, Maimoun finally selected the chosen system, whether his choice was correct or not. There was no turning back from this decision. This would be the system that would accompany him always. Nonetheless, the smile drawn on his face expressed his satisfaction with this choice