Danmachi - Infinite Mana System!

Chapter 116 - Eldoria Empire.

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Third Person POV
Eldoria.

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While Lucius was trying to revolutionize the entire world with his discoveries, many miles away, thousands of them from Orario and across the sea, there was a land with a great empire.

This land was neighboring the western lands, and the empire itself was at war among many nations in search of new territories; this realm was called the empire of Eldoria, an empire known for its great military strength.

In the heart of this empire, within the royal palace adorned with relics from past battles and tapestries telling the story of their ancestry, a tense council meeting was underway. The council room, illuminated by imposing chandeliers and with walls lined with detailed maps of the continent, was the setting for decisions that would shape the fate of Eldoria.

"So you're saying that Ares is moving his troop to the center of the other continent," a military officer asked.

"It appears so, Major Julius, our intelligence on the western side of the continent and everything indicates that the god is moving his army to the center of the lands to attack..."

"Orario..." An authoritative voice spoke at that moment.

"Yes, your majesty. Ares plans to launch an attack on Orario," the man responsible for the empire's intelligence and espionage said.

"If he's leaving Rukia, it's time for us to expand and invade the central continent," said other ministers with some greed.

"And if Ares succeeds in conquering Orario?" Another spoke.

"That's impossible," the emperor spoke again, and everyone looked at him. The man had long blond hair while wearing clothes suitable for the status he represents; he usually sat in a higher chair in front of the ministers around a table with the map of the continents of this world. His continent has always been quite powerful throughout history, since they almost never suffered from monster attacks made by the dungeon in the central continent, so his land and other countries have always prospered. His family has ruled his kingdom for a millennium, and under this man's management, his empire increased by 20% by conquering other kingdoms, thinking of taking over the entire continent and even expanding to other places in the world.

Walking up to the table, the emperor picked up some pieces that represented armies; he took the exercise from Rukia and placed it up to the location of Orario. "He may come here, but they will never emerge victorious, Ares is a fool and since they lost the ability to make Crozzo weapons, they have never been the same thanks to the spirits. Even the last Crozzo is protected in Orario," he spoke in a calm tone.

"Should we launch an attack, your majesty?" another person asked.

"Not yet, let's see how Rukia comes out of this fight, so we arm ourselves according to the best strategy, but still, this is an opportunity to expand our territory," the emperor spoke.

"Yes, your majesty," everyone nodded.

The discussions continued with internal matters, about the empire itself.

"My daughter is not yet engaged to anyone; I intend to save her for possible alliances," the emperor spoke.

"I understand, but what about the crown prince... Shouldn't he be at the meeting?" a council member spoke.

"Do you dare question the presence of the crown prince?" another man spoke.

There were two divisions in the council, one in favor of the crown prince and the other against, as he showed behavior that they said would be the future ruin of the empire.