RRivan
They are called mediators and they are needed only in one place each day.
The punishment zone, an area that's selected for a period of time.
It's a completely random selection?
No one but our mediators know what place or for how long. We're very proud of the wisdom of our ancestors. No person ever knows where or when a zone will be.
RRivan
And so no one risks death.
Death?
RRivan
By breaking any law.
Wait, explain this.
Only one punishment for any crime.
Anyone who commits any crime in the punishment zone dies?
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