The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 83: The Kingdom of Eir Post-Naval Battle

I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were fewer negative comments about the map than I anticipated.

- ワイアード

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Imperial Chamber, Imperial Palace, Hardique Empire

"Y-YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING——!!!"

Crash!

The sound of glass shattering filled the room as Emperor Orion hurled his glass to the floor in a fit of rage. Before him stood Tony, composed and unmoving.

"...This is not a joke. As I stated earlier, the vanguard of our Hardique Imperial Navy's main force, the Balzac Fleet, lost 62 ships and one Chimera Kraken in its first engagement. The battle ended in defeat."

"And that's what makes this a FUCKING JOKE!!!"

Orion's anger showed no sign of abating as he lashed out, kicking and throwing nearby expensive vases and ornaments, smashing them to pieces. Tony, however, remained unfazed.

"Harghh... haarghh... So? When is the next deployment!?"

"Currently, General Taurus' forces are launching a desperate assault to seize the port of the Kingdom of Eir. If we do not receive a report from General Taurus within 24 hours, we will request reinforcements from the Welsh Fleet and resume the advance once they join us."

"...Do you think Taurus will manage?"

"On land, perhaps. But it will be difficult at sea. And if the Japanese forces are as capable as reported, it is practically hopeless."

"Tch! Another failure... I thought he would be a valuable asset to my plan... Seems I'll need to find a replacement."

"Finding a suitable candidate for the Dispatched Prince System may not be so straightforward..."

The Dispatched Prince System was a policy enacted at a particular time in the Hardique Empire. It granted individuals recognized by Emperor Orion—capable officials or military officers—the governing authority over designated regions. These individuals were given the title of "Prince" and established the region as a semi-autonomous state directly under the empire's rule. While many of those approached initially hesitated or declined, all ultimately agreed to the proposal after Orion ascended to the throne.

However, one individual stood as an exception.

"Your Majesty, what shall we do about Lady Catharias?"

"Hmm? About what?"

"Well... While she did accept the offer, her cooperation has been... less than enthusiastic."

"Ah, don't worry about that. Truth be told, I've been working on something behind her back."

"...Have you secured consent from the other side?"

"Of course. The moment they saw Catharias' portrait, they agreed immediately. My sister might be timid and meek, but her looks are extraordinary. From an outsider's perspective, she's top-tier material."

Orion spoke with a laugh, making a remark unbefitting a brother about his own younger sister. He pulled out a stack of documents from his desk drawer and placed them on the table. The top page bore the title: "On the Matter of International Strategic Marriages."

"Hmm... So, Sir Parnamus Wilhelm, son of the Lemurian Speaker of the Senate, Sir Benjamin Wilhelm, has taken a liking to her."

"That's right. Although, from what I hear, that sheep-girl attendant of hers seems dead set against her marrying off. She didn't say it outright, but her eyes made it clear."