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After the meeting ended, most of the people left, leaving only three people sitting. Queen Maria, Duke Gorge, and Duke Barco.

Queen Maria began, "I have an important matter to discuss. As you are all aware, Latvia's ships have been frequently spotted in our waters. Additionally, our spies have reported that they are increasing the size of their army, recruiting many monsters from the Mountain Horde to join their army."

Duke Barco responded confidently, "Do not worry, Your Majesty. I have already made all necessary preparations. Under my command, I have over two hundred ships, three hundred magicians, and 50,000 ground troops are ready to resist Latvia at any time."

Duke Gorge also said, "I too have taken significant steps in preparation. I have procured a substantial amount of weaponry from Malak. I have a total of 15 thousand ground soldiers, 50 Galleons and 200 magicians under me. I have made my army much stronger than before."

Queen Maria said, "I appreciate your efforts, but that is not the direction I was intending to take this conversation."

Duke Barco, puzzled, asked, "Then what do you mean, Your Majesty?" Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire

Maria looked at Duke Barco "Duke Barco, I have a request of you and I hope you will not be disappointed."

"What do you mean?"

"I am considering breaking off my daughter's engagement to your son."

Both George and Barco were shocked.

"Your Majesty, what are you saying? Their engagement is only three days away and you are saying this now," Duke Barco said.

"What I am saying is with all my heart. It is for the future of our kingdom. The forces of the Latvia Kingdom are much stronger than ours. They also have monsters from the Mountain Horde, which are a huge threat to us. If we can get help from the Bernard Empire in this situation, it will be very beneficial for us. So I am thinking about establishing a stronger relationship with the Bernard Empire," Queen Maria explained.

Duke Gorge, still in shock, asked, "So, you mean.... "

"Yes, I want to marry Elina to the Emperor of the Bernard Empire."

Duke Barco's frustration grew. "Your Majesty, what are you suggesting? Everyone knows that your daughter is to marry my son, and the engagement is imminent. My son has deep feelings for the princess. How can you do this?"

"Duke Barco, calm down, this is politics and you can't act on emotions here. Everything has to be done with intelligence here. The marriage of my daughter to your son has been arranged, but the wedding has not taken place yet. This is for the future of our country. If my daughter marries Emperor Alberto, our relationship with the Bernard Empire will strengthen, and I hope you can see the wisdom in this," Queen Maria replied.

Duke Barco took a moment to collect his thoughts, realizing the gravity of the situation. "But Your Majesty, will Emperor Alberto even agree to this?"

Queen Maria smiled knowingly. "Do not worry about that. I have my ways of convincing him. For now, I seek your support. Your son is intelligent, and I hope he understands how important this is for our country."

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The sun had already risen, giving light to the people of Berta. People wake up and begin their daily routines.

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Alberto wakes up. His night had been far from comfortable. Since it was a medieval country, there were no technological facilities. So there was no AC in his room to cool his room, and he couldn't sleep properly at night because of the noise of mosquitoes. But it was a good thing that his bed was covered with a mosquito net, otherwise those terrible mosquitoes would have sucked all his blood. Still, the thought of those bloodsucking insects buzzing around him had kept him on edge, and he had spent much of the night half-awake, listening for the telltale sound of their wings. He was thinking about scolding Joseph about this because he hadn't reported it to him. If he had known, he would have brought a lot of mosquito repellent with him. He would also refuse to stay here.

As he sat up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. He glanced around the room, taking in the simple yet elegant furnishings that adorned it. The wooden furniture was polished to a shine, and the tapestries hanging on the walls. Yet, despite the beauty of his surroundings, he felt a growing irritation bubbling within him. With a sigh, he swung his legs over the side of the bed and planted his feet on the cool stone floor. He stood up, stretching his arms above his head. The sun was rising higher in the sky, and he could hear the distant sounds of the palace coming to life.

Alberto moved to a wooden basin set on a small table in the corner of the room, filled with water that had been drawn from the well earlier that morning. He splashed some of the cool water on his face, feeling the refreshing sensation wash over him. He looked into a small hand mirror, a simple piece of polished metal, and took a moment to assess his appearance. His dark hair was tousled, and there were faint shadows under his eyes—a testament to the restless night he had endured.

After washing up, he wore a black suit. He fastened a silver brooch shaped like a soaring eagle to his chest. As he adjusted his collar, the door to his chamber creaked open, and a pair of palace maids entered. They carried a beautifully arranged breakfast tray. The maids set the tray down on the ornate table beside his bed.

"Good morning, Your Majesty," one of the maids said, her voice melodic and warm. "We have prepared your breakfast."

Alberto smiled. "Thank you, ladies."

The food prepared for Alberto consisted of bread, a piece of meat soaked in some sauce, and a vegetable soup. There was also a cup filled with fruit wine, but surprisingly no water.

"Is there no water?" he inquired, raising an eyebrow.

The maids exchanged glances, a flicker of uncertainty passing between them. "We… we thought you might prefer the fruit wine for morning, Your Majesty," one of them replied hesitantly. "It is a special vintage, and we believed it would be a nice treat."

Alberto chuckled softly, shaking his head. "While I appreciate the thought, I also need water. Please fetch me a glass."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Right away!" the maids replied in unison, quickly exiting the room.

The bread was still warm, and Alberto tore off a piece, dipping it into the sauce that accompanied the meat. Although these dishes may seem very delicious to people in this country, Alberto found them ordinary. Because the cooking of his palace chefs is many times more delicious to this. He took a sip of the fruit wine, Although it was a bit sweet, it tasted bitter to him.

The maids returned with a glass of water, Alberto felt a sense of relief. He took a long drink, quenching his thirst and preparing himself for the day ahead.

He was going to visit the city today. After eating, he leaves his room. Outside his room, he sees Carl and two ISSD members armed with M16A1s, dressed in combat gear.

"Good morning, Your Majesty," Carl greeted him, his voice steady and respectful. "I trust you had a restful night?"

Alberto forced a smile, not wanting to burden anyone with his troubles. "It's good."

Then he looked at the two soldiers with weapons and said, "So, is it right for us to go around their capital armed like this?"

"I have taken their permission for this, Your Majesty. Although the security of their city has been increased for the occasion, we do not want to be negligent in your safety. I have heard that there is a high rate of theft and robbery during such events."

"Hmm.... Ok, let's go "

As they made their way, they passed by several palace guards stationed at various points along the corridor. Alberto offered them a nod of acknowledgment, and they returned the gesture with respectful bows. He just wondered what these people were made of. He couldn't bear the torture of these mosquitoes for even one night, and these people had spent their entire lives here.

They came out of the palace where they saw the Prime Minister accompanied by two knights, a man and a woman.

Prime Minister greeted Alberto "Emperor Alberto, good morning"

"Good morning to you too, Prime Minister"

"Please allow me to introduce you to her. She is Aisha, the vice captain of the Royal Knights. She will be your guide as you explore the city"

Aisha stepped forward, she was a striking figure, a Dark Elf with smooth brown skin. Her pointed ears peeked out from beneath her long, silver hair, which cascaded down her back. Clad in unique female armor that hugged her form. The armor was intricately designed, combining functionality with elegance, and it accentuated her moderately muscular build while still highlighting her curvy figure. She possessed large breasts, a slender waist, and long, powerful legs.

"It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty," she said, her voice warm. "I will be very happy to show you around the city. There is so much to see and experience, and I hope to give you a glimpse of the capital of our kingdom."

Without warning, Alberto reached out and gently grabbed her ear.

This unexpected gesture made Aisha blush, her cheeks turning a shade of pink. "Wooo! Your Majesty, what are you doing?"

"Oh, forgive me, this is the first time I've seen any elves, so I was checking to see if your ears are real or not"

Aisha's eyes widened in disbelief, and she quickly swatted his hand away. "I assure you, Your Majesty, my ears are quite real! Elven features are a point of pride among my people," she replied, her voice regaining its composure, though the blush remained.