Big News and Travels
1916 Words
First responders of the Seawind Region guards heads to the corpse of Flame Dragon to confirm whether it's dead or alive. On their preliminary examination, the Flame Dragon is indeed dead due to the salvo of the Empire of Liberty Navy.
They have taken parts of it to serve as evidence that the Empire of Liberty did kill the Flame Dragon with its weapon.
Inside the mansion of Marquess, Sirius and Karen were talking to each other.
“Sirius, who are those people and how did they have those powerful weapons?” Karen asked.
“I don’t know,” Sirius said, “Their weapons are truly deadly and most of their technology there is advanced.”
“If they are that strong then why not conquer this country and have it all instead of establishing diplomatic ties?” Karen inquired.
“According to Anastasia, it is not how the Empire of Liberty works, they were just a new country with no connection and she also stated that a country in this world can be a threat to them. That’s why they are only seeking friendship with nations rather than asking for a war.”
“Based on these circumstances, I believe that the king should establish diplomatic ties with this country or else we will be the next target practice of those weapons.”
Karen was sweating at that point and she constantly wiped it off to hide her weakness, just imagining those weapons used against them will be truly devastating.
“I agree, defeating a Flame Dragon is not an easy feat. Even if an entire order of knights, equipped with magic armor and weapons, magicians, priests, and Elven archers and Spirit users were sent against an Ancient Dragon, it would still be futile. This was common sense in this world. As such, Ancient Dragons meant disaster.”
Sirius knows his history so much, a Flame Dragon who just wreaked havoc in the city was etched in the spectators' eyes. Even though the battle is over, some of the people in the city were terrified and traumatized to go out, some even considering moving out and heading to the city since it's safer there.
“Then will the Empire of Liberty help us rebuild this place?” Karen changed the topic, Sirius was snapped back to reality and then picked the pile regarding that matter.
“Yes, the Empire of Liberty is willing to aid the Seawind region, giving you food, water, construction supplies, tents, clothes, and so on.”
“Wow, they are really going that far just so they can establish diplomatic ties to us. I’m glad, I will put up a good word to His Majesty about this, please if they want anything that a city can offer, don’t hesitate to ask.”
“Actually you can,” Sirius said while picking up the glass of water, “His supreme excellency wants you to shave some time off on that three days timeline you’ve given…” Sirius sipped his water, “By coming with us personally to the Royal Capital.”
“Okay, I’ll do it.”
“Eh?”
Karen said without hesitation, Sirius was expecting some sort of an objection but it was just easy. Sirius then smiled and offered a handshake.
“We will leave at dawn using the transportation of the Empire of Liberty, I assure you, the interior of the carriage is nothing compared to the luxurious horse carriage you’ve experienced before.”
…
One day later, the messenger bird was intercepted by one of the military outposts of the Kingdom of Euphoria stationed north of the Seawind Region.
Most of the letters sent from the Seawind Region must come to this outpost first before heading to the royal capital.
“What’s this? There was a letter sent by the Marquess yesterday and there’s a new one.”
However, the guard noticed writing on the front of the mail, “Open me.”
Normally, guards cannot open the letter unless it looks suspicious. This letter is suspicious thus the guards checked the contents.
[This is the Marquess of the Seawind Region, there will be a guest from another nation that wants an audience with the king, I’m coming with them as proof of their importance, please after you read this message, pass it onto another outpost for smooth travels.]
A seal of the Marquess as proof that she sent the letter was stamped at the end of the note. It was legitimately true.
“Okay, you know the drill boys.”
Back at the Seawind Region Marquess mansion. A convoy of three Joint Light
Tactical Vehicle, one M939 six by six truck, and five Humvees are lined in front of the mansion. Each vehicle has special forces on it whose mission is to protect the foreign minister and the Marquess at their travels.
Anastasia woke early and ate her breakfast at the mansion along with Sirius and Karen. After eating their breakfast they head to the convoy and board the Oshkosh.
The interior was not the same as the luxurious car Sirius had seen, it was more like the Joint Tactical Light Vehicle is for military use only, thus making sense on its interior design.
“Okay fasten your seatbelt and we will leave the Seawind Region in two minutes,” Anastasia said and taught Karen how to use a seatbelt.
“There…” It was all set, Anastasia returned to her seat and beckoned the driver that they were ready.
The Gale Banks Engineering 866T, 6.6-liter diesel engine roared and slowly increased its speed.
“It’s really moving without the help of the horse!” Exclaimed Karen as she peered down the window and saw that they were moving.
“Based on our current speed and the help of the Kingdom of Euphoria troops, we will arrive at the royal capital tomorrow morning.”
…
Meanwhile, at the Royal Palace, sitting on the throne was a middle-aged man wearing a cloak that signifies his royalty and atop of his head is a gleaming crown made of gold.
He looked majestic to the point that whoever saw his presence will feel a sudden urge to kneel on his greatness. The King of the Euphoria Kingdom is no other than, Peltromarc Euphoria.
But despite his grand presence, inside of his body is an incurable disease, his face looks pale and his eyes droop as always due to the lack of energy.
Today, he called her daughter to the throne hall which is now walking elegantly on the perfectly laid red carpet. A lustrous and glossy wavy r blonde hair fluttered in her gentle steps and her feminine and well-balanced figure were wrapped in a pure white dress.
She bowed and kneeled to the king and solemnly said, “Father, I’ve come to your summons.”
She is the first daughter of the Kingdom of Euphoria, Jean Euphoria.
“My daughter, you’ve come. Please report to me the situation of our borders in the west.” The King asked weakly.
His weak voice indicated that his health was deteriorating, he was just 50 years old, and yet he was suffering from such a disease that a royal doctor was not lucky in diagnosing it.
Jean lowered her head and started reporting, “The Blanacry troops are still in their borders and according to our troops there who are doing reconnaissance, there was no movement in their ranks.”
“I see, as long as they maintain the status quo, you will do nothing, is that understood?”
“Yes, father, just like you, I don’t want war but if they were the one who started it. Then we will respond with our military might.” Jean said valiantly.
“Good, now for the next topic…” Peltromarc picked a scroll from his coat and opened it, “Jean Euphoria, listen carefully we need to secure the alliance of the Grand Empire of Thames in the east and have their military support by marrying the first prince.”
“I will do it, your majesty, for the sake of our country and security and position in the global rankings, I swear to you as your daughter that I will do whatever it takes.”
“Then for the last one...My health is deteriorating and I might not be able to serve the country for one more year anymore, I summoned you here to tell you something more important.”
“What is it, father?”
“From now on, I King Peltromarc Euphoria hereby abdicate my throne to my daughter, Princess Jean Euphoria.”
Although they were only guards and her in the throne room, it turned silent at his declaration.
…
Meanwhile, ten hours have passed, the convoys of the Empire of Liberty have arrived at the first military outpost of the Kingdom of Euphoria.
The troops there conducted their search at the mysterious and odd carriage that just recently arrived there.
However, one of the JLTV doors opened and the guard of the Seawind Region and Karen stepped out from it.
“It’s okay, these are the visitors that I’ve been referring to in the letter.” After Karen introduced the odd carriages, Anastasia stepped out from the vehicle and just as she was about to introduce herself, the guards then fell into her beautiful charms, letting out a sigh of admiration as they stared at the beauty in front of them.
Along with her is a special force around protecting her and were keenly observing their surroundings, checking for threats.
The Special Forces fanned out and scattered from the military outpost, checking the perimeter.
“Yaeger 3-2 what’s the situation above?”
A Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk who was hovering 30,000 feet in the sky received a transmission from the ground forces.
Controlled remotely from the USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier, the officer who was controlling the drone, looked at his monitors.
“You’re clear, most of the guards there are inside their outpost.”
“Copy that, maintain surveillance over.”
“Wilco.”
Back at the ground.
“Greetings, I’m Anastasia, the foreign minister of the Empire of Liberty, it’s a pleasure to meet you all.”
“Ah...the honor is ours.”
— “Sir!”
Suddenly someone shouted within their ranks, running towards the commanding officer of the military outpost.
“What is it?”
“News from the royal capital! King Peltromarc has abdicated his throne to Princess Jean Euphoria!”
The surroundings went silent after hearing that. Anastasia who just heard the news felt her head dizzy.
“What the? Why why why of all times should you abdicate your throne today?” Anastasia expressed inwardly.
“This is bad ma’am Anastasia.” Sirius stepped out from the JLTV and whispered.
“Yeah, a sudden change to the throne is really bad news for us.”
“Should we continue on our trip?” Sirius asked.
“Of course, I hope that her daughter is thinking the same way as him. Argh.”
Anastasia wanted to vent out her frustration but can’t since she has dignity as the foreign minister to express.
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