The atmosphere in the meeting room shifted as King Alfonso turned the attention to the main topic at hand – the expansion of the Kingdom of the Philippines. The ambitious plan to occupy the remaining Southeast Asian nations controlled by colonial powers brought a charged energy to the room. Alfonso, a visionary leader, had set his sights on reclaiming territories that had long been under foreign rule.
"Bring out the map, Alejandro," Alfonso instructed, gesturing to the large table at the center of the room. Alejandro swiftly brought forth a detailed map, unfurling it before the council. The room hushed as everyone's attention focused on the expansive territories marked on the map.
Alfonso pointed at the regions he had in mind – Palau to the east, Taiwan to the north. These were the strategic targets for the first phase of the expansion plan. The council members studied the map, their minds already churning with the complexities of such a vast undertaking.
