Four months later...
03—08—1560 WC
The bustling capital city of Alberto's empire was a testament to the progress made in such a short time. The skyline had grown even more impressive, with new buildings and infrastructure projects sprouting up across the urban landscape. The streets were alive with activity as citizens went about their daily lives.
In the grand imperial palace, Alberto sat at his desk, reviewing reports from his ministers and advisors. The past months had been a difficult of activity as they worked tirelessly to establish and strengthen the foundations of their new nation. He adapted himself from a soldier to an emperor.
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. "Enter," Alberto called out.
Two beautiful women stepped into the office. They are Elizabeth, his Prime Minister. And Elizabeth's assistant Rena. Rena had a stack of papers in her hand.
Rena is a tall, beautiful woman. She's wearing black pants and a crisp white shirt. Her glasses rest perfectly on her face.
Alberto looks at the two beautiful women.
Hmm, They're very beautiful. I don't think someone that beautiful would even talk to me if I didn't have the system.
Ah, I have never seen their statistics. I should take a look at it.
System, show me their Statistics
[OK, Host]
Statistics
—★★—
Full Name: Elizabeth
Age: 27
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
Weight: 130 lbs (59 kg)
Karma: 100
Occupation: Prime Minister
Loyalty: 100%
Personal Attributes
Strength: D
Intelligence: A
Charisma: A
Resilience: B
Leadership: A
Diplomacy: A
—★★—
Full Name: Rena Carter
Age: 25
Height: 6"1 (185.4 cm)
Weight: 156.5 lbs (71 kg)
Karma: Negative 100
Occupation: Prime Minister's Assistant
Loyalty: 100%
Personal Attributes
Intelligence: B [IQ—150]
Resilience: B
Empathy: B
Management : A
Strength: B
Martial arts: Higher B
—★★—
Huh, their status is different from Carl.
"Umm...Your Majesty"
Alberto, blinked as he snapped out of his thoughts. "Ah! Sorry... Please continue."
"Your Majesty, I have the latest updates from our various departments."
Alberto nodded, gesturing for Elizabeth to continue.
Elizabeth takes some papers from Rena.
"Our exploration teams have made significant progress in mapping the surrounding territories," Elizabeth began, her eyes scanning the documents. "The place we are in is an island. Its area is 789,468 square kilometers—a very large expanse."
Almost as large as Turkey, Alberto thought, This gives us plenty of room for expansion and development.
"Ah, this place is very big. Have we found any civilized race here?"
"No, Your Majesty. We don't find any civilized race. But our 36th Infantry Company found a human village. They are five hundred kilometers east of the capital. But the people there were not friendly to us. They are primitive. They attacked our soldiers. After a small skirmish with them, our troops retreated from there. One of our soldiers was injured."
Primitive humans, Alberto mused, considering the implications. This could be both an opportunity and a challenge. We could either integrate them or... No, let's not think about the darker options yet.
"Hmm. That's natural. Since they are barbarians and have never seen civilized people like us. Are there more villages?"
"Yes, Your Highness. There are three more villages."
"Hmm. I will look into this matter later. Is there any other?"
"Other than them the people we encountered were barbarians, monsters. Thanks to our skilled soldiers and advanced technology we crushed all the monsters. But according to the reports of the soldiers, many terrible monsters live to our south. So the soldiers could not go deeper towards the south. They formed a line of defence there. So that the monsters of the south cannot come here."
Monsters to the south... This could be problematic, Alberto thought, his brow furrowing.
"To the south..."
"Your Highness, but don't worry. They are hundreds of kilometers away from the capital. But we can't just rely on the Ground Army. We need to quickly build an Air Force and a Navy."
"You're right."
These past four months have been exhausting, Alberto reflected. Managing one million new citizens was no small feat. The administrative work had been endless - assigning jobs based on skills, arranging housing, establishing an identity card system, designing the country's flag, implementing a currency system, and choosing national symbols. He had spent countless hours in the library, studying About leadership, governance, and modern technologies to become a more effective ruler.
But now, he thought, it's time to focus on security and expansion. We need to protect our people and establish our presence on this island. The primitive villages, the monsters to the south - these are challenges we must address carefully.
Alberto's mind was already formulating plans. They would need to strengthen capabilities, and continue mapping and securing their territory.
Alberto leaned forward in his ornate chair, his eyes sharp with interest. "Have we found any minerals?" he inquired, his voice carrying the weight of a ruler whose nation's future hung on such discoveries.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Our geological surveys have yielded promising results," she began, her tone measured and precise. "We've located an iron mine approximately 200 kilometres from the capital. Initial assessments indicate reserves of approximately 1.78 billion tonnes of ore, grading at an impressive 62% iron metal content."
Alberto nodded.
Elizabeth continued, "We've also discovered significant oil and gas deposits, which could secure our energy independence for the foreseeable future. However, Your Majesty, we have yet to locate any uranium mine. For the time being, we'll need to rely on the system for our uranium supply."
Alberto's brow furrowed slightly. "Uranium is indeed rare. It's not surprising we haven't found it easily," he mused aloud. Then, with renewed determination, he ordered, "Keep searching. We must exhaust every possibility."
"Of course, Your Majesty," Elizabeth affirmed with a respectful nod.
Shifting gears, Alberto inquired about another crucial project. "What's the status of our port city construction?"
Elizabeth's eyes lit up at the question. "The project is progressing remarkably well, Your Majesty. " Elizabeth continued, her voice filled with pride, " I'm pleased to report that 70% of the city's construction has been completed."
Alberto could not always rely on the system. So he decided to build their second city without the help of the system. It will be a port city. The city is designed by engineers. Whom he summoned. Due to their advanced technology, they quickly started building it. More than 60 thousand workers and civil engineers are working hard to build the city. In this, he can save a lot of system currency.
Alberto allowed himself a small smile of satisfaction. "Excellent work." His mind raced with possibilities. "I propose we begin planning for a third city."
"Umm... I understand, Your Majesty," Elizabeth agreed.
Alberto stood. "Now, we must turn our attention to our military capabilities. I am going to build an airbase and naval base."
"An excellent decision, Your Majesty. With a strong Navy and Air Force, we'll be able to project our influence across the entire region and surrounding seas." Elizabeth's voice lowered, taking on a more serious tone. "Moreover, I'm confident that with the combined might of our army and air force, we'll be able to secure the southern part of the island, despite the reported monster presence."
Alberto nodded gravely. "Indeed," he said, his voice resolute.