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Parpaldia Empire, imperial capital Esthirant, imperial palace
The empire’s statesmen lay prostrated on the floor, the air in the room strained. The most important meeting in the country, with Emperor Ludius in attendance, was about to begin.
“The Emperor’s Assembly shall now commence,” declared the chairman.
“Are we in control of Altarus?” the emperor suddenly asked the army’s Supreme Commander Arde.
“Yes, the Kingdom of Altarus has been completely subdued. The main army is currently preparing to withdraw.”
“What should we have them do now… 2nd foreign affairs department head Rius, do you have any suggestions?”
“Yes sir! They could head north to eradicate some barbarians and acquire new resources—”
“Rejected,” the emperor interrupted to dismiss the idea.
“Y… I understand, sir!!!
“We… are upset,” the emperor articulated slowly.
No one else dared to speak.
“Our oversight army was repulsed by a conceited barbarian country to the east…”
Silence…
“We believe it was… The Union? Hmph… send them to destroy the Kingdom of Fenn, who has good relations with This Union. They have always been quite brazen. Show the other countries what happens to someone who takes The Union as an ally. Geographically, Fenn is closer to us, so it would not be profitable to attack The Union first… Are there any objections?”
There were none. Emperor Ludius turned to face the Supreme Commander.
“Is this acceptable, Arde?”
“Of course, Your Grace.”
“This Union who pushed back our oversight army may make an appearance as well.”
“We’ll simply destroy them as well. Though they are a weak army with old equipment, they still belong to the glorious empire, so to lose to a country outside the civilized areas… the 3rd foreign affairs department and the oversight army both bring shame on the empire.”
Rrrgh!!! The face of 3rd department head Kyeos distorted into a grimace. Arde resumed speaking.
“Your Grace, what should we do with the Holy Land of Gahara, situated just next to Fenn?”
“We do not mind Gahara’s people. There are still many unknowns concerning that country, but if they somehow become involved, then there is nothing to be done; your opponents will simply increase, but your victory is still assured. If possible, though, that situation should be avoided. We do not want to have exceptions during our generation… it is simply that… the first emperor took care of them.”
“Will Your Grace allow me to take care of the strategy and finer details of the mission?”
“Indeed, do as you wish. Let us think… after the war, you may also do as you wish with the people and land in Fenn.”
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