Allied & Axial (Rewriting)

Chap XVI - Sparks of War

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16 February 1943
16 Eldoravios 1639

Empire of Parpaldia
City of Esthirant

Third Foreign Department Building

"This is not happening!"

Kaios sat in his office, frustrated as he read the news.

Kaios was heavily disappointed by the Royal Court decision, sending an entire fleet to subjugate and invade Fenn instead of heeding his warning.

Fenn is under the protection of the United Nations under the mutual defense treaty. If the 11th Fleet attacked Fenn, then it would drag the United Nations into a war against the Empire.

He also received a news from Topa, the demon lord has been slain.

The news bring shockwaves across the eastern hemisphere, knowing the demon lord is strong and powerful. It is said that the demon lord was vanquished by the powerful armored cannon-mounted carriages of the United Nations.

The news was considered rumors and mere myths by the Royal Court and the General Public Office. However, the news also strengthened the reports and proofs about the United Nations.

Regardless, Kaios needs to know so he can have a better rapprochement with the United Nations. Anything that could benefit the Empire even more, although not through influences.

Alas, the Royal Court took the wrong turn, leading the Empire to a war that they cannot comprehend.

"Damnit all! Bunch of old farts!" Kaios cursed.

Everything has taken a bad turn, with no way back.

War is inevitably imminent

Suddenly, the phone ringing and startled Kaios. The director fixed his composure and took the phone.

"Yes?" Kaios answered.

"[Sorry for the interruption, sir.]" The answerer, sound to be his secretary, answered. "[You have been summoned by the First Foreign Department.]"

Kaios frowned, "What? Why and by who summon me?"

"[Her Highness Remille, sir.]" His secretary answered.

Kaios sat still before replying, "I see. Thank you."

The director then put the phone back and sighed with hands locked to each other under his nose.

For all he knows, Remille is a spoiled and ambitious brat. He was oppressed by her and her ridiculous orders, bullied, called "incompetent," and others.

Despite that, Remille got the position of auditor of the Foreign Affairs Auditing Office. It is unknown how she got that position, as only the members of the royal family have it.

Even if the person is the fiancé of a royal family member, they cannot be an auditor of the Auditing Office. Such work requires delicacy and mutual coordination, both from the auditor and the Emperor.

Some people could be an exception; they are often the Emperor's trusted men.

Remille is not an exception; while she is the fiancé of the Emperor, she is not qualified for such work and hardly gives most matters to her secretary and subordinates. She only took her work seriously when facing superpower-level problems.

Many people have noticed the gap between the Auditing Office and the three foreign affairs departments. Poor coordination, power abuse by the auditor, no mutual work between the two sides, and miscommunication led to some of the foreign affairs' best men being removed.