Maximinus Messala woke up under a tree when he looked around all he saw was flatlands and trees. He sat down and processed the situation he was in. After a few minutes he knew that he had to be in a new world since he remembered what happened to him.
It was a typical Wednesday evening when he was mugged at gunpoint and forced into a dark alley. Years of military experience kicked in, and he tackled the mugger. In the scuffle, he realized he had been stabbed.
Even with all the military training he went he still didn't make it and was killed by the robber.
Yet here he was in what he thought was a brand new world.
As he was lost in thought in what to do he heard a robotic voice in his head.
Ding
[Welcome host I am the Roman Empire building system]
Hearing this Maximus should have been surprised but he was an avid reader of isekai anime in his previous world so being in this situation while it was a little surprising he still maintained his calm expression.
"So System I assume I was reincarnated or something like that" Maximus said.
[Yes, you are correct host right now your in an unknown island with the size of new zealand that hasn't been discovered by the natives of these world and its also the best place to build your roman empire from scratch, its also rich in minerals such as copper, gold, silver, adamantine, mythril, etc.]
Maximus thought for a moment this was once in a lifetime opportunity he loves to play empire building games, fight wars, and became powerful in video games and if he could do that in real life the he sure to be part of it. So he told the system to explain his function and what he needed to get started.
[The function of the system is:
Shop: can buy things from here be it philosopher stone, magic tomes, etc.
Inventory: Store things that you buy in the shops have unlimited storage Note: can't put people be it alive or dead
Skills: here you can see the skills you've learn or buyed in the shop].
Maximus took time to process the information given to him.
"So do I have any starter pack or something".
[Yes, you have would you like to open it]
"Yes"
[Starter pack opened
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you obtained 5x gacha ticket, 1 city (can house a lot people and have a royal palace), 100 personal guards (Royal guards), 500k people, 2 Roman legion, and a whole years of foods, material, etc., would you like to place it down here as this is the perfect spot to build your capital city as this is close to the sea and have flat fertile land for miles around and have a flowing rivers, and its near a mountain].
(Two legions of the Roman army would contain between 8,400 and 12,000 soldiers, depending on the time period:
Early republic: Each legion had 4,200 men, but could expand to 5,000 in times of crisis.
Marian Reforms and Principate period: Legions had around 5,200 men, but could sometimes reach 6,000.
Empire's twilight years: Legions had as few as 1,000 men.)
(A/N The Praetorian Guard or the royal guards are different from ours they are not arrogant and very loyal to the MC)
"Is the summon people loyal to me, Can I also choose what kind of armor they wearing" Maximus said.
[Yes host they are loyal to you but you can't ordered to killed themselves as they have feelings and emotion, host can change what type of armor they are wearing].
"Okay that goods as long they stay loyal and change the armor into full plated armor".
"System summon the 100 royal guards".
A light shined in front of Maximus and came out with 100 royal guards fully armored They all saluted and spoke.
"We greet his Imperial majesty".
(A/N I'll try as realistic as possible)
(A/N Imperial majesty came from china The normal greeting to the Chinese emperor was "Huáng shang" which roughly means "Imperial majesty")
"You may all guard me while I think for a moment" Maximus said
They moved and formed a perimeter around him.
"System spawn the city and summon the citizens and the 2 legions".
After that, he saw a city being built in the flat area and encompassing the rivers and around a 500k people on his left side and the 2 legions on his right side all full plated armor and heavy calvary, etc. and have different type of weapons. He ordered the citizens to split into groups work that they specialized.
After 40 mins the groups were finished there were Skilled Labor and Artisans: 50,000 (crafting tools, weapons, and goods) Agricultural Workers: 100,000 (farming and food production) Miners and Resource Extractors: 30,000 (coal, timber, ores) Construction Workers: 20,000 (building infrastructure) Healthcare and Education: 10,000 (medical care and teaching) and some other professional people. He ordered them to enter the city and get through work, he forgot that he need a currency as these is in a roman ere he cannot print money and he ordered some people to start create a temporary fiat currency as they well be need to be self sufficient in a moment as they established themselves. He also named the capital city as Rome because why not its already in the name.
After the workers and citizens entered the city he looked at the 2 legions and told them to go to the barrack and have some to patrol the area and guards the wall he had seen when spawning the city. He was escorted by his guard and went to the palace which was huge. The city was split into many different districts. He went to the palace and was amazed at how big it was, he walked thought the gates that had been opened by his guard and they went into the building.
He was amazed at how many rooms were there as they continue walking exploring and familiarizing themselves with the palace as they continue up to the second floor of the palace and continue exploring the second floor they came in front of a double wide door covered in gold and arts as the guard opened the door he enter and continue walking till he was in front of a throne as he sat down he ordered the guards to guards the palace.
"System how powerful am I".
[Host is 5x powerful than an average human and will get stronger as you train and conquer some lands and expands your empire].
"system can you tell me what's on the island and what is the closes continent".
[The islands is contained monster such a goblins, orcs, etc., and the closes continent is 14 days of sea travel the continent contain kingdoms and empires].
Hearing this, Maximus paused to formulate a plan. Stabilizing the city was his first priority, given their limited supplies. With only a year's worth of provisions, he quickly ordered the farmers to begin planting crops to ensure a sustainable food supply.
"System use the 5 gacha ticket".
[Yes host].
[Congratulation host has received the flag of the roman empire].
[Congratulation host has received a chancellors].
[Congratulation host has obtained magic affinity].
[Congratulation host has received a summoning ticket].
[Congratulation host has received a magical library].
"Can you explained what did I get".
[Yes host, The flag of the Roman Empire- this flag of the empire will make the citizens of your empire loyal to you and they will learn 2x faster, they will be immune to most disease's, and some of the citizens will be have magic affinity and will learn martial arts that is native to this world if you manage to conquer and integrate the land and its people they will be loyal to you and will get the same benefits].
[The Chancellors will help you manage your empire they are experts in finance and economics etc.].
[Magic affinity- host can learn magic be it Arcane, Divine, Spiritual, etc. as long host learn it].
[Summoning ticket - host can summon anyone].
[Magical library- this library contain magical tomes etc.].
Maximus reviewed the rewards with growing determination. "System, spawn the magical library within the royal library," he commanded. The system complied, and within moments, a grand structure materialized in the designated space.
"System use the summoning ticket".
[Using summoning ticket . . . . . . . congratulation host you got Itachi Uchiha (Prime itachi without his sickness)].
"Fucking yes! I got the fucking Itachi I have already a role for him, if you know you know".
"System spawn itachi uchiha".
[Spawn itachi uchiha . . .].
Like before there was a bright life lit up in front of me as my vision adjust there he was the fucking itachi standing in front of me.
POV Itachi Uchiha
As the light died out, it was in an entirely strange world that Itachi Uchiha stood. His piercing gaze scanned around without missing anything of detail. And before him, a young man in his twenties stared, wonder and excitement building up inside of him.
A smile widened Itachi's mouth before he had a chance to say a thing. "Itachi Uchiha. The legend shinobi. I didn't believe I called you in—actually."
Itachi's face was expressionless, but a very faint flicker of curiosity crossed his mind. How does he know my name? I didn't even introduce myself. But the answer was there as naturally as breathing. Somehow, he simply knew. This young man was Maximus, his summoner and master. It felt ingrained in him, as though a core part of his very existence in this world was tied to Maximus.
"You are right," Itachi said calmly, bowing his head a little. "I am Itachi Uchiha. I'm here to obey your orders your imperial majesty. What is it that you want me to do?"
POV Maximus
"You are right," Itachi said calmly, bowing his head a little. "I am Itachi Uchiha. I'm here to obey your orders your imperial majesty. What is it that you want me to do?"
"Your gonna be new head director in intelligence gathering, Counterintelligence, assassination, etc., and you have a group of men and women to assist you and your gonna train them as you fit"
"Yes your Imperial majesty I understood when I'm gonna meet my team?" Itachi said.
"I will send them later right now I need you to build and intelligence network as this will make the process smoother" Maximus said.
"it's that all your imperial majest?" itachi said.
"Yes that is all for now your main HQ will be next to the palace and I want you to create a decoy HQ you are dismissed" Maximus said.
As itachi was dismiss a flock of crow came out of itachi as the crow leave in the opened window itachi was gone.
Turning his attention to the Flag of the Roman Empire, Maximus examined its intricate design, which mirrored the iconic Roman eagle emblem. He ordered his soldiers to raise it on the main flagpole. As it unfurled, the morale of the citizens surged, and a renewed sense of unity spread through the settlement.
Next, Maximus summoned the Chancellors, who immediately began their work. They analyzed resources, drafted development plans, and organized the empire's fledgling economy.
To be continued. . . . . . . .
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