23 Chapter 23 (1/2)
”I plan on making an organisation...” Alexis informed the people gathered at the table he was at.
It has been a few weeks since the army had successfully integrated into his own special army.
There was a lot of work needed to be done, but it was easier since Alexis had the funds and help from his businesses...
”Hmm... what is it about?” Sophia asked curiously as Flroestine nodded.
”If it is his highness, then it is probably some sort of assassination squad I presume?” Magnus chuckled and glanced at Alexis who nodded.
”Well... it is an assassination squad, but not necessarily assassination itself, this organisation will be an intelligence agency... they will be spying those who seem to be threats domestically and internationally. We need our eyes and ears everywhere at this point!” He explained as all those who were seated nodded except for Sophia.
”What exactly is going on?!” She asked Alexis frantically.
”A revolution!” Magnus answered and laughed heartily.
”Your highness, I think she is a threat! May I remove it?” Florestine asked Alexis while getting ready to jump at Sophia who turned to her with a glare.
”Sophia, there is a lot of corruption in the Empire... Mages treat common people horribly, and so as the crown prince I have decided to take matters into my hands!” Alexis said with a smile...
'I'm tired of giving the same excuse, let it be over quickly!' Alexis sighed inwardly.
'but then again... it's not really a bad idea, I'm helping my children and descendants!' he thought.
Alexis then walked to a cabinet and took out the rifle and a bullet, he then placed it on the table.
”This weapon can kill Divine tier mages!” He said with a smirk as Sophia gasped.
It was a beautiful piece of technology with a very classical and smooth body, Alexis loved it.
He then took the rifle back and pulled the bolt of the rifle and showed her the inside.
Alexis then took the bullet and waved it at her, Sophia who saw it gulped in fear, infront of her was a weapon thag can kill Divine tier mages! DIVINE TIER!
”You put a projectile called a 'bullet' in here and push the bolt back in place, aim the barrel and pull the trigger!” He explained it's mechanism as she was shocked.
”I also plan on advancing the technology of the world with this!” He said as she shouted at him.
”ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?! WHY DID YOU MAKE A WEAPON LIKE THIS TO DEVELOP TECHNOLOGY??” She shouted at him, her mind was in turmoil as she started hyperventilating...
”War develops technology...” Alexis shrugged his shoulders.
”No... No it doesn't! Why didn't you just promote something for civilians?!” She retorted as Alexis smile wryly.
”Because if I did that, the Empire would collapse! Mages rely on the common people to work for them! They would simply monopolise my technology and create the same weapons... This means, more power for Mages, common populace will with no doubt rebel!”
”I admit that our end goals are to take over the continent but I don't want to rule over entire continent with fear only like them! These guys will attack immediately and create rebels, I'm giving the other nations a chance to defeat us so that the power balance is at an equilibrium!” Alexis stated.
”Which you will eventually break and take over everything...” Sophia interjected as Alexis nodded.
”Yes... this would revolutionise the world and bring about a war, afterall... who wouldn't want to try out a new weapon?” Alexis chuckled and continued.
”And when the three other nations fight against each other, The empire will attack the weakened continent!” Alexis smiled at her.
”It won't take long I promise you! The Republic and the Kingdom have been given the opportunity to make their own weapons!” He informed her.
”I thought you wanted to be a great Emperor!” Sophia said.
”I'll be the greatest there is!” Alexis sighed.
”The first emperor to take over the entire world! 'Emperor Alexis, ruler of all!' Has a nice ring to it don't you think?” He smiled and kept the rifle back in it's place.
”Anyway, back to the topic... the organisation, Marcus will be it's leader.” Alexis stated and turned to Marcus who was shocked.
”Sophia will be the second in command of my army...”
”Florestine will go back to the capital, she will be funding everything!”
”Magnus will be going back to the Imperial Science foundation which has been getting a lot of support from the masses recently!” He informed as Magnus smiled.
”Marcus, what will be the name of the organisation?” Alexis asked his most trusted subordinate.
”I'll go with Nox!” He shouted excitedly.
”Then you are allowed to leave, gather some men and train them well... The Generals are demanding Aurelius to start expanding at the moment! We might be in war soon...” Alexis concluded his speech and listened to everyone's reports.
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”Your highness, will you be coming home today?” Florestine asked Alexis with a flushed face as he nodded, only she and Sophia were present in his tent.
She smiled brightly and left the base on his carriage...
”I can't believe it...” Sophia mumbled and groaned.
Alexis snorted and took out a book.
”Party girl, tell me how on Terra did you end up in the army, in the most horrible one!” He asked her as she sighed.
”It was my Father who ordered me to lead the army...” she muttered hatefully...
”And how did it come to that?” Alexis glanced at her.
”...It's a long story!” She sighed as he smiled and closed the book.
”No need to narrate. Let me guess, you were punished?” He mumbled.
”...yes” She nodded.