Transmigrating into a dragon clan experimental subject, is that even possible?

Caesar raised the corners of his mouth, his tone light: "So, we're going to be 'kings'? Then the first law is—make the people believe in us. We need to establish some authority first, don't we?"

“Talking about authority is useless,” Chu Zihang retorted, his voice low but firm. “The effectiveness of the law must be proven with actions; otherwise, even if rules are established, they will not gain the trust of the people.”

Tian nodded: "Agreed. Laws need to address practical problems. The first law should address the issue of uneven resource distribution, prioritizing the supply of basic food and mitigating the impact of famine."

“That sounds feasible,” Lu Mingfei nodded in agreement. “But the problem is how to implement it? We only have the rules, not the enforcers.”

Caesar smiled slightly: "Isn't this our task as 'kings'? Laws are not just written down, but also need to have enforcement mechanisms established."

After some discussion, the four individuals formulated their first law: to establish a system for the fair distribution of resources, overseen by special envoys dispatched by the court, and to set up granaries throughout the land, prioritizing the poorest regions. The law was met with strong public reaction in the simulated world, and famine began to ease in some areas. However, the shadow of powerful ministers attempting to manipulate the distribution of resources also emerged.

“The problem has been alleviated to some extent, but it has caused new conflicts,” Tian said in a low voice. “The second law needs to address the problem of corruption and establish a system that can limit the abuse of power.”

“This is even more troublesome.” Lu Mingfei scratched his head. “Restricting the abuse of power? Do you think those powerful officials will obediently listen?”

“Therefore, deterrence is needed,” Chu Zihang said coldly. “We need to formulate a strict set of anti-corruption rules, directly adjudicate corrupt individuals, and publicly punish them as a warning to others.”

The second law was quickly enacted, and several powerful ministers in the simulated world were adjudicated for corruption, gradually restoring public trust. However, at the same time, some ministers began to unite in rebellion, attempting to overthrow the regime.

"The final law must be to consolidate our rule," Tian said in a low voice, his gaze resolute. "We must formulate a core law that can maintain the kingdom's long-term stability and establish a balanced power structure."

Caesar smiled and said, "In other words, what we need to do is to reassure the people while preventing powerful ministers from rebelling."

After intense discussions, the four finally formulated a core law: to establish a parliament with the participation of both the people and the nobles, which would be responsible for discussing laws and resource allocation issues and implementing them under the supervision of the royal family.

As the final law took effect, the entire simulated world gradually stabilized. Blue light enveloped the four once more, and a deep voice echoed in the air: "Trial complete. You have demonstrated your understanding of the law, but true rulers still require more trials."

As the light faded, they stood once more in the trial grounds, the road ahead stretching into the deeper unknown.

The four walked slowly along the newly appeared road, the surrounding scenery gradually becoming both familiar and strange. The land was vast and desolate, with strangely shaped buildings standing on the rolling hills all around, each seemingly telling a complex and contradictory story. A heavy atmosphere permeated the air, as if the whole world was struggling with some irreconcilable conflict.

On the horizon ahead, a colossal balance scale came into view. Two enormous iron spheres hung from either end of the scale, their surfaces engraved with intricate runes, and a faint blue light emanated from their gaps, as if they contained some unfathomable power.

"Another oversized prop like this." Lu Mingfei stopped, looking at the scales with a complicated expression. "This trial is called 'Justice and Fairness,' so it's not going to be another round of fighting each other, is it?"

“Very likely.” Tian’s rune gun hummed as he looked at the data on the screen and said in a low voice, “The focus of this trial may not be on our relationship, but rather on exploring the definition of ‘fairness’ itself.”

Caesar stretched and chuckled, saying, "Discussing 'fairness'? That's far more troublesome than all that fighting and killing. How could fairness possibly exist?"

Chu Zihang looked at the scales and said coldly, "We can only approach fairness through rules, but we cannot truly achieve it."

Tian nodded in agreement: "Nidhogg's will may be to make us confront this contradiction through this trial. Let's understand the rules first."

They approached the scales and discovered an inscription carved on the base:

"Justice stems from fairness, and fairness comes from measurement. The challenger must use limited resources to achieve perfect balance on both sides of the scale and convince all observers. If either side raises a question, the trial is over."

"Balancing the weights at both ends, and convincing everyone?" Lu Mingfei scratched his head. "The rules sound simple, but who is the 'observer'?"

Looking up, Tian saw blurry figures gradually emerging from the buildings surrounding the scales. These figures varied in form; some resembled ordinary people, while others were strange creatures. Their gazes were all fixed on the scales, as if scrutinizing every action about to take place.

“The observers are probably these ‘people’,” Tian said calmly. “No matter how we operate, we need to convince them that our actions meet the standards of ‘fairness’.”

Caesar raised an eyebrow at the scales and tentatively asked, "So here's the question: what kind of balance can be considered fair? Equal quantities? Equal values? Or distribution according to need?"

“This is the core of the trial,” Chu Zihang said in a low voice. “We not only have to balance the scales, but also explain why doing so is in line with ‘fairness’.”

Lu Mingfei sighed and turned to look at Caesar: "You're right, this is indeed more troublesome than fighting and killing."

"Enough with the nonsense." Caesar raised the corners of his mouth and walked to the scales. "Since the rule is to maintain balance, let's give it a try."

Several stone platforms appeared on either side of the scales, neatly arranged with various items: gold and silver jewelry, food, weapons, and some runic artifacts whose purpose was unidentifiable. Each item seemed to have a completely different weight and value, but each was marked with a vague attribute such as "wealth," "survival," and "power."

Tian glanced at the items and said in a low voice, "These items symbolize different resources and values. We must place them on the scales according to the rules, while taking into account the balance on both sides and the observer's reaction."

"To put it simply, it's a game of weights, right?" Lu Mingfei tentatively picked up a bag of food. "This is the most basic 'survival resource,' it doesn't matter which side you put it on, right?"

Tian didn't answer immediately, but instead observed the observers around him. He whispered a reminder: "Any choice may raise questions. You must consider the role of each item in the overall balance."

Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, then finally placed the bag of grain on one side of the scale. The scale tilted slightly, but was not completely unbalanced.

Caesar picked up a piece of gold jewelry and said casually, "Since food symbolizes survival, then wealth symbolizes development, right? Put it on the other side and see the reaction."

He placed the gold jewelry on the other side of the scale, and the tilted scale quickly regained its balance. The observers' eyes flickered slightly, but they remained silent, seemingly acquiescing to the choice.

“It seems the basic resources can be balanced,” Tian said in a deep voice, “but that’s the simplest part. More complex choices may be involved next.”

Sure enough, as they proceeded, whispers began to rise from among the observers, growing increasingly shrill: "How can wealth and food be valued equally? Who decides the allocation of these resources?"

The runes on the scales suddenly lit up, and a deep voice sounded again: "Fair measurement requires rules. Please establish your allocation standards."

Lu Mingfei was stunned, and asked nervously, "We're going to set our own standards? Isn't that... asking for trouble?"

Chu Zihang's gaze was cold. He said in a low voice, "Without rules, so-called fairness is just empty talk. We must provide a clear logic."

Tian nodded and looked at the others: "Let's discuss a fundamental principle. Should we allocate resources equally, or prioritize based on demand?"

Caesar smiled and casually said, "Equal distribution is the simplest, but it's by no means a form of fairness that everyone agrees on. Distribution according to need sounds more reasonable, but who decides what constitutes need?"

Lu Mingfei sighed: "This trial is really much harder than fighting..."

Tian closed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought. After a moment, he opened them and said softly, "We will use a new standard—allocation based on the efficiency of resource use. Food supplies survival, wealth promotes development, and power regulates order. These three have equal weight, but the specific proportions will be adjusted according to the circumstances."