The name of my town is Eldorado, unlike the mythical one that is full of gold everywhere. Instead, in ours, poverty reigns supreme. In winter, the mortality rate increases exponentially because of the cold. Our country is as big as the United States and shares borders with two other countries. To the south, we have an ocean. The cold air coming from the sea is no joke.
Slavery is illegal in our country; however, I think we are slaves indirectly. OK, OK, OK, before you complain, give me a chance to explain. Firstly, working in the mines earns you 50 copper coins monthly, and you have to pay 25 copper in taxes. You are left with 25 copper coins to buy food and clothes. If you are a family man, you will be swimming in debt sooner or later. Remember, the feudal lord can decide to increase the taxes whenever she wants. You see, back on Earth, people used to say, "If many of our politicians were women, we would have fewer wars." But I doubt it now. I think, regardless of gender, we are all the same.
My father earns 10 silver coins, and my mother 100 copper coins. So our family is neither rich nor poor. I heard from people who once visited the capital that food is more expensive here compared to the capital. If that is not slavery, please explain to me what is. I think the one who put me in this world really hates me with a passion. Elves are a beautiful species in this world, but I look average. I am that guy who, when you meet in the street, you won't stop and look back after passing him. What the heck am I talking about now, you ask? Remember I said women hold more power here? Since I realized I don't have any special or unique abilities, I thought to myself, how about I just get married into a rich family and mooch off them? If successful, I can live a normal and peaceful life and take care of my mother in the process. I wouldn't even be complaining about slavery or whatever. But guess what? Your boy is an average Joe.
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Speaking of marriage, it is common here for women to have multiple husbands. Imagine me, a harem king, being the second husband of someone. I bet I would kill her in her sleep. So your next question is, why don't I go to school and shape my own future? I like your question, but I think you might already have an answer. For clarification, let me explain. There are only two schools in this country, and they are located in the capital: the Magic Academy and the Knight School. These schools are super expensive, and only nobles and royals can attend. No other types of elves are allowed. Why, you ask? Ask the goddess. I am sure by now you get the workings, culture, and customs of our country. Anyway, why am I always complaining?