A Week Later
Venicia Empire Capital Romulus
Imperial Palace King's Chamber
King Julianus is sitting on his throne his fist resting on his cheek listening to his subjects giving their reports.
He didn't really care for much of it. Most of it was courtesy however there was one that caught his interest.
"We've expanded our territory with the recent war. My King I know that it is your desire to unite this land under your rule and I have good news. An opportunity has arisen to take another step in regards to accomplishing that goal."
"Oh?" the King says his attention now undivided.
"Yes. According to our spies within the the Ateria Kingdom there are reports that they are on the verge of civil war due to infighting for succession of the throne. Should a war break out within that country we can use that opportunity to attack the Fran Kingdom."
"I see. Then three Kingdom Alliance would fall apart in that scenario."
"Yes. With Ateria in the middle of a civil war they would be unable to send reinforcements to help defend Franc and the Lupis Kingdom will not send it's troops through a warzone as reinforcements either."
The King smiles. "Keep monitoring the situation put the troops on standby status. Let the vassal states know to put their armies on standby as well. I want them to prepared to launch an invasion at moments notice."
"Yes my King your orders shall be delivered immediately."
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Late Afternoon
Fran Kingdom
Capital City Peris
Prime Minister Piere's Office
"...what of the situation in Ateria?"
The situation seems to be worsening. The infighting has gotten worse with reports of assassination to small skirmishes.
"Those damn children. Having such a petty squabble." Piere thought.
In his country power was split between the King and himself. For example while the King controlled the military they could not move unless the Prime Minister agreed as well. For the most part they agreed on alot of things. If they were at odds a majority vote was held after that action was taken.
Prime Minister Piere sighed and rubbed his the bridge of his nose. If an actual war of succession broke out then their country could very well in danger. The Venicia Empire could use that opportunity to invade and take over their country. He would need to take preparations to counter an invasion. If they were unprepared they'd fall in short order.
"Tell the King he should tighten the western border defenses for a possible invasion from Venicia Empire and continue monitoring the situation in Ateria."
"Yes sir."
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Night
Kingdom of Ateria
Capital City Winsteria
Royal Palace
Prince Jon Ateria's Quarters
"Your Highness preparations are almost complete. Very soon you the as rightful heir to the throne shall be yours."
Prince Jon smiles. "Just you wait sister. Soon I'll show you and father the error of your ways."
He then let's out a evil laugh of excitement.
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Royal Palace
Princess Maridith's Quarters
"Princess Maridith! Count Kinnt has just been assassinated!"
"What? But how can that be? He was one of my biggest supporters of my succession to the throne. Without him then..." her voice trails off.
This was definitely her brother's doing. When King Sebas suddenly died his will was that the she take the throne. However many of the nobles did not approve of this saying that she wasn't fit to be ruler as her brother was the first born. The Prince had most of nobles including the military on his side. The Princess on the other hand had a handful of nobles on and the Royal Guardians, knights that have sworn loyalty to throne, on her side. If a war broke for the throne then at worst she'd lose and be killed and at best she could escape and go into hiding.
"Just 2 more months before my official coronation. If I could just make it through that.." she thought.
"Thank you for your report you may leave" she ordered him out the room.
"Damn my brother does he want the throne so bad he'd risk war to get it? We're already under constant threat from the Venicia Empire. If it weren't for the 3 Kingdom Alliance we would have fallen long ago. If one of us falls then it's only a matter of time. She thought.
She looks out the window with frustration and worry.
"Such a beautiful starry night" she says to herself.
The Princess didn't know it yet but her worst fears would soon be confirmed. War was coming and her nation would be the flashpoint.
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(Discontinued) Rise of Umerica
ActionA soldier dies and is reincarnated in a world of sword an magic. Join him on his journey as he uses knowledge of modern weapons and tools.
