Inspired by stories like Summoning America and GATE, this is an original work that takes place in a completly original world with a unique and fleshed out hard magic system.
On June 5th 2053, Second Lieutenant Daniel Ramirez is enjoying his day in N...
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Here is the long awaited map of Kraffnia! It is 95% complete, I just have some minor things to add, like a title, compass rose, and some decorations. I suggest zooming in to see it in more detail.
I also plan on doing some post editing on the computer to show different regions. For example, a countries map and a provincial map of the Rontak Empire.
Chapter 23: Reconstruction
August 20th, 2053
Washington D.C., White House Cabinet Room
"Alright, let's get down to business," President Bennett said as she sat down at the head of the table. She was in a meeting with the full cabinet to discuss future policy regarding the Rontak Empire and the newly acquired Duremar territory. "Princess Maribelle is on her way back to Ronta for her coronation ceremony. Ambassador, where do we stand on that?"
"I will of course attend the ceremony and get a feel for their internal politics, First Point Air Base should be complete by then," Ambassador Smith replied. "The Rontak Empire is far from unified, but the Emperor has absolute authority, even if that authority is often delegated to subordinates. Naming Maribelle as his heir was sudden and unexpected, but a legitimate act within his power, as I understand it. There shouldn't be any concerns about whether or not her ascent to the throne is legitimate, but anyone who backed Prince Cevlion might not be too enthusiastic about the regime change."
"And they might try to launch a coup," Director Delano added. "We can't let that happen. We need a compliant ally leading the Rontak Empire. I suggest we put together a team of advisors to analyze their internal political situation and help the new Empress stabilize it if necessary."
"Very well," President Bennett said. "But keep the team onsite small. We can't risk making Maribelle look like our puppet this early on in her reign."
"Understood, Madam President," Director Delano replied as he jotted down a few notes and shuffled some papers.
"The issue of slavery," President Bennett said, moving on. "How much do we know about the scope of it?"
"Most slaves in the Rontak Empire are used for raw labor, especially minotaurs," Director Delano explained, looking up from his papers. "Elves are used for their magical expertise in assembling mana comms which gives the Rontak Empire wireless communications. As such, elves are absolutely essential to maintaining their vast empire. There are human slaves as well, most of whom were either born into slavery or have been sentenced to servitude for a specified duration. Only human slaves have a means of regaining their freedom, either through their term expiring or by buying their freedom. The rest are enslaved for life."
