(Discontinued) Rise of Umerica

Chapter 6 - Tragedy

Another 2 years had gone by but never Tesla neglected his training. Everyday he practiced controlling his mana. And in that that time he had made a compact version of the M17, the M18 he planned to give it to Sopfina as a gift one day once he had trained her to use a gun. She was currently in the Capital city of Venicia, Romalia studying magic. Out of all the kids that had the most talent for magic it was her. He could now produce parts without consuming too much mana but he couldn't get overconfident. He continued to practice with his father. Sparring everyday becoming more efficient with strengthening magic. He also never neglected firearms training either. Always finding time to shoot his gun. He also went hunting whenever he could and insited that he cook his own meals whenever he did. He'd gotten very proficient in using the bow and arrow as well. There weren't any strong monsters in the forest so he didn't use his gun that much. He wanted to join the adventures guild as soon as possible but unfortunately he was still too young. He was only 7 years old. In this world the age requirement to join the guild was 9. The was the requirement but the recommended age was 16. In this at 16 you were legally an 'Adult'. But Tesla had no intention of waiting that long. He wanted to explore, travel this world.

Today was like any other day the afternoon sun was shining and the late spring scent of the forest was in the air. Tesla had gone hunting on his own today. Today his target was the stripped boar. It was by far larger than any boar in his world. And today he wanted to test his mettle in close combat with it. The boar seemed to accept this challenge but something caught his attention. The smell of smoke.

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30 Minutes Earlier

"Ugh why do we have to come all the way out here to the sticks just to collect taxes and to a no name village no less" A soldier complains.

"Quit your whining. The leader of the group of soldiers ordered. Just do your job quietly"

They'd stopped in town the day before to collect the taxes there as well and were now on their way to collect taxes from the nearby village but because it was so far out of the way normally they didn't bother collecting taxes from it but well wars cost money so every little bit counts.

Soon they were they were in sight of the village. It looked very peaceful. It was clearly not a very rich village but well it looked very well maintained.

The approach the village entrance and once they made themselves known they are greeted by the Village Chief.

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The Village Chief along with a small crowd had gathered. An elderly man well into his late 90s greeted the soldiers.

"What can I do for you soldiers of the Imperial Army?" He says in greeting.

"We've come to collect this village's taxes." The leader of the soldiers answered.

At that Village Chief hesitated a bit.

"Ah that is we don't have enough to pay taxes at this time. We've already paid the loc-"

The village chief felt a fist in his gut and falls to the ground.

The soldier had gotten off from his horse before the Village Chief could finish.

"I didn't come here to listen to your pathetic excuses old man."

Some villagers come to the aid of the old man. One of them a female Elf glares at the soldier.

He then gives a perverted look as he seemed to be undressing her with his eyes.

"If you cannot pay your taxes well then you can offer 'collateral' instead. I'm sure they will pay a high price for the 'goods' here looking among the crowd."