Reincarnated with the Country System

25—10—1560 WC

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Barnard Empire National Cemetery

The sky in Rafa city was currently raining lightly.

Arrangements have been made to bury seventeen dead Navy

personnel in the cemetery.

The personnel's coffins are covered with national flags, and their family members stand in tears and mourning.

They are buried with full national honours.

Alberto sees a woman crying beside the grave of a dead sailor.

"Life is too short, isn't it, Carl?"

"You're right, Your Majesty,"

Carl said, standing next to Alberto with an umbrella.

Alberto remembers some of his old life when he was a soldier, the horrors of war and the pain of losing so many loved ones in the midst of war.

Alberto turns around, "Circe, it's time for us to leave."

"I understand, Your Majesty."

*Shadow Warp!*

[A teleportation spell. Circe's unique ability. With this spell, it is possible to instantly teleport to any location within a certain radius.]

A black circle suddenly appeared beside them. The black circle is slowly flowing with dark waves.

It closes after Alberto, Carl and Circe enter it.

....

They enter a room

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense are sitting on one side of the large table in the room.

Alberto takes his seat. Carl stands behind him as a soldier stands behind his ruler.

Circe takes the seat next to the Minister of Defense.

"Elizabeth, how long will it take for them to arrive?"

"They will arrive in a few minutes, Your Majesty," Elizabeth replied calmly.

"Very well. By the way, Elizabeth, how is the production of warships in the Navy?"

"Your Majesty, the production of the Navy has been increased as per your orders. However, I believe we should focus on developing more powerful ships rather than simply increasing the number," she replied."

Alberto nodded at this, "You are right."

Alberto thought, {After my level increases, I have access to much more advanced weapons. I should modernize my military more, most of our equipment is still from the 1930s. But it will take a lot of SC to fully modernize the military. The amount of SC I currently have will not be enough. I need to focus on collecting more SC. }

Just then, the door opened, and four people entered.

Ria stepped forward and saluted, "Sir, I brought them." Her voice was steady and respectful.

"Very well. You may go now."

She left, closing the door behind her.

The Minister of Defense looked at the three of them. "Please take your seats."

Eric, Edith, and Misthia sat down on the other side of the table. They were nervous.

They knew that the outcome of this meeting would be a turning point in their lives. Their futures would be decided in this room today.

Elizabeth looked at some documents, then she looked at Eric and said,

"According to the report, you are the former Prince of Latvia. Is that true?"

Eric nodded nervously, "Yes." His voice was trembling.

"Also, is it true that these monsters came for you?"

Eric shook his head, looking down. A kind of guilt flashed in his eyes. Then he stood up and bowed his head at a 45° angle. "I am responsible for everything that has happened so far. Please forgive me!"

Alberto and the others looked at him. An awkward silence fell over the room. Every eye fell on Eric.

Eric felt as if he had done something stupid. His breathing stopped. Various thoughts were constantly spinning in his head. This view of him made him uncomfortable.

Alberto broke the silence and laughed, "Please take your seat. We didn't bring you here to hear your apologies. Just answer our questions and provide us with all the information we need"

{This man's behaviour is bothering me}

"I'm sorry again" Eric sat back down in his seat.

Elizabeth looked back at the documents and said, "So why were these monsters after you?" Her voice was steady and hard.

"This is my brother Caspian's work," Eric said.

Misthia, who had been silent for so long, spoke up, "He announced a huge reward for his brother's capture. That's why all these pirates are after him now" Misthia's voice had a kind of cold sharpness.

The defence minister said, "Then why did you help him after knowing everything. According to the report from the navy, you said that you were hired by Prince Eric", his eyes fixed on Matthias.

"We didn't know then that he was Prince Eric of Latvia. If we had known, we would never have helped him." Misthia's voice was filled with anger, sadness, and disappointment.

The Minister of Defense wrote something on his note.

"Well, the most important question is how did you reach our reservoir?"

"By teleportation."

"Teleportation!?" they said in surprise.

"Actually our destination was Aurilea. As we were heading towards Aurilea we were attacked by a group of Black Fleet pirates. Then my mage Hannah teleported to save us." Eric said.

Circe leaned forward, her interest piqued. "And where is this Hannah now? I would like to meet her."

"She has been taken to your hospital. Her Mana core has been damaged due to excessive mana use."

"Huh! Then the doctors won't be able to do much in this case." Circe said a little worriedly.

Edith and Eric were startled by this.

Edith's eyes widened. Her thoughts grew, "Does that mean you can't cure her!?" Edith's voice was filled with emotion.

"Don't worry. I can do it," Circe said confidently. She looked at Alberto. "Your Majesty, can I go see her?"

"Circe, let's finish this discussion first," Alberto interjected, maintaining focus on the matter at hand.

Elizabeth asked again, "Did you teleport into our waters? Besides, what do you know about that turtle monster?"

"Actually when we teleported, we didn't know where we were. So I decided to head west, and after travelling for 15 days, we saw an island, and since our food was almost over, we decided to go to that island. But it was actually Khelonia."

"Khelonia!? Is that the name of this creature. Also, what else do you know about it?"

Their eyes are now on Misthia.

"Actually, I don't know much about it either. I heard about it from one of my sailors but unfortunately, he died and all I know is that it is a legendary sea monster"

Alberto said with a worried look, "Hmm... How did this monster end up in our waters!?"

"I might know!" Edith suddenly raised her hand.

"I'm sure it's the work of that person named Khaisar!"

Misthia's eyes widened in surprise, "Are you talking about Khaisar The Sea Ghost!?"

"Do you know who he is?!"

"Actually, I've heard a lot of rumours about him. He's a notorious sorcerer in the sea. It's said that he's a creature that's hundreds of years old, and has sunk over a thousand ships."

"But the Navy report didn't mention any such sorcerer," David noted, his skepticism evident.

"That's because he vanished after your ships and flying creatures appeared," Edith explained.

{Ah! More trouble. But if I use it properly, it can be of great benefit to us. Hmm, that's a great idea, why didn't I think of it before} Alberto thought.

Alberto looked at Eric and said with a smile, "We haven't introduced ourselves yet. I'm sorry about that. My name is Alberto Bernard and I'm the emperor of this country."

Hearing this, the three of them were surprised together. A look of surprise appeared on their faces. They didn't expect Alberto to be the ruler of this country.

Eric's mind was still for a moment.

{Although I thought he was a very high-ranking person, a prince, or maybe a high-ranking noble, something like that. But I didn't think he was actually the emperor of this country. He's only a few years younger than me.}

David, Circe, and Elizabeth also introduced themselves.

"I am Elizabeth, the Prime Minister of this country"

"I am David, the Minister of Defense of this country"

"Yo! I am Circe. The head of the Magic Department of this country"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Eric also introduced himself formally, "Eric Vi Latvia. Former Prince of Latvia"

"I am Edith. Master Eric's personal maid"

"Misthia. Leader of the Blue Flag Mercenaries"

After the introductions, Alberto leaned forward, his expression serious, "We've heard about your country too. If we don't know the details, can you tell us what really happened?"

Eric's face became serious.

"Actually, my brother Caspian has been physically ill since birth. He spent most of his life in bed, battling illness. But miraculously, after our father's death two years ago, he suddenly recovered. It would be wrong to say he just recovered, because he became as strong as a monster. With one blow, he defeated our Knight Captain. Also, he mysteriously formed a powerful Faction."

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Britannia Kingdom

Princess Elina, the only daughter of Queen Maria, sat quietly at the back of the hall, observing the proceedings with a mixture of interest and skepticism. She was a young woman with a passion for philosophy, and the idea of marrying Storm, the eldest son of Duke Barco, did not sit well with her. Her mother had arranged the marriage, citing the need for a strong alliance with the powerful Barco family. But Elina had other plans, and the arrival of the Imperial Diplomat had given her a glimmer of hope.

As the presentation drew to a close, Joseph turned to Queen Maria. "Your Majesty, I hope that these products of our country have given you a glimpse of the possibilities that our trade agreement can bring. We are willing to share our knowledge and technology with your people, and in return, we ask for your cooperation and friendship."

Queen Maria smiled, her eyes sparkling with interest. "Imperial Diplomat, you have certainly given us much to think about. We will need to discuss the terms of the trade agreement, but I must say that I am intrigued by the possibilities."

As the evening drew to a close, Joseph felt a sense of satisfaction. He had planted the seeds of interest in the minds of the Britannian nobles.

Meanwhile, the Prime minister approached Joseph, his expression thoughtful. "Imperial Diplomat, I must say that I am impressed by the Bernard Empire's technology. But I have to ask,What is the cost of these products?"

Joseph smiled, anticipating this question. "Ah, Prime minister, the cost of our products is not as high as you might think. We are willing to offer favorable trade terms to the Britannia Kingdom, and we are confident that our products will bring great benefits to your people."

.....

As the nobles began to disperse, Joseph noticed Princess Elina lingering at the back of the room. He approaches the princess hoping to develop a good relationship with her.

"Your Highness, I hope you found the presentation interesting," he said, bowing low.

Elina smiled, her eyes sparkling with intelligence. "I did, Imperial Diplomat. But I must say that I am more interested in the philosophical implications of your technology. How do you think it will change the way people live and think?"

Joseph was taken aback by the princess's question. He had not expected her to be so perceptive, so insightful. "Ah, Your Highness, that is a question for the ages. I think that our technology has the potential to bring great benefits to humanity, but it also raises important questions about the nature of progress and the human condition."

Elina nodded, her expression thoughtful. "I see what you mean. I have been studying the works of the ancient philosophers, and I am fascinated by the idea of how technology can shape our understanding of the world."

As they spoke, Joseph found himself drawn to the princess's intelligence and curiosity. He realized that she was more than just a pretty face. She was a kindred spirit, a fellow traveler in the world of ideas.

As the time drew to a close, Joseph bid the princess farewell, his mind whirling with thoughts of the possibilities that lay ahead. He knew that the trade agreement was just the beginning, that there were greater challenges and opportunities waiting in the wings.

But for now, he was content to bask in the glow of a successful presentation.

Meanwhile, Storm, the eldest son of Duke Barco, watched the Imperial Diplomat with a calculating gaze. He had been quiet throughout the evening, observing the proceedings with a mixture of interest and disdain.

But as he watched Joseph and the princess talking, he felt a spark of anger ignite within him. He had been promised the princess's hand in marriage, and he would not let anyone stand in his way.

Not even the Imperial Diplomat, with his fancy words and his modern technology. Storm was a man of action, a man of power, and he would not be defeated by a mere diplomat.