31 Geopolitical Situation (1/2)

Derrick had delayed his growth to prioritize his expansion plans because he knew that going alone against an Empire consisting of billions of individuals was beyond stupid. However, his new adventures would have to wait until tomorrow. The meeting had stretched into the evening, and he was tired. He immediately felt asleep the moment he touched his bed.

***

After having a sumptuous breakfast prepared by Lacha, he left the house to see the reactions to his announcement.

It blew out his expectations.

Everywhere he went, people bowed and profusely thanked him, saying that he was their savior and that they would be willing to follow him for the rest of their lives. It was the point where he got confused, so he asked the busy Jack for some insight.

”Your Highness, even though people were unhappy about the salaries and soldier mobilization, it was nullified by the access to education. In big cities, nobility are the only ones with access to teachers, and the fact that you're giving it for free improved your image by a big amount. The forge is also a major point, as it'll improve their quality of life. Overall, you're hailed as a hero and almost venerated like a God. Their trust in you is now sky-high. Congratulations! I'll be taking my leave now.”

Jack slightly bowed and left, leaving behind a stunned Derrick. He had... succeeded?

He started laughing like a mad man. This was too good!

”System, show me the empire tab and my stats”

[Akata Village]

[Level : 2]

[Population : 1497]

[Soldiers : 160]

[Funds : 0 gold]

[Tax : 0%]

[Institutions : Forge (In progress), Military Quarters (In progress), School (In progress)]

[Mood : 90/10]

[Derrick Tarlin, 16 years old (Body), 37 years old (Mind)]

[Class : Necromancer]

[Strength : 10.2]

[Agility : 8.5]

[Endurance : 10.8]

[Vitality : 7.2]

[Magic Power : 15.5]

[Spells : Banshee's Cry, Reaper's Blade, Veil of Darkness] (NEW!)

[Enslaved Subordinates : Eloise Tornomi (General - Human), William Enceworth (Scholar - Human), Fomamli Trollfall (Blacksmith - Dwarf)] (NEW!)