When deliberating on the phrasing regarding the people's responsibility for Li Lin's monopolization of power, Roland contemplated for a long time. In the end, he settled on the words "cowardice" and "indolence."
Roland does not look down on the people, nor would he insult them. He holds respect for both those he has encountered and those he has never met, including opponents and enemies. The reason he chose these two words is simply because they alone can accurately describe the people's mindset and the problem at hand.
