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Chapter 50 Three Years of Dramatic Change

In 1088, under your personal intervention, the twelve families of Syracuse were completely wiped out.

Instead, a series of legitimate institutions were established, including the Syracuse City Council, the Police Department, and the Market Economy and Trade Inspectorate.

For the people of Syracuse, their city seemed to have undergone tremendous changes in just one week.

The number of family members dressed in suits, who are usually a common sight on the streets, has noticeably decreased.

Even if you occasionally see people in suits, they're mostly rushing to important figures at the city council.

No more family members came to their door demanding protection money.

Instead, a large number of lawmakers, in order to campaign for their own election, began distributing welfare items to people on the streets.

Gradually, more factories appeared in the mobile city, more police officers were deployed to maintain order, and even large areas of wasteland were reclaimed and planted with cocoa beans.

Every factory is hiring, they even need women.

Many women in Syracuse who were previously confined to the household as housewives began working in textile factories, adding to their family income.

Everyone seems busy, but beneath that busyness lies a life that is no longer filled with anxiety and is constantly improving.

[And, the cities are becoming increasingly prosperous.]

If it is said that the deeply ingrained culture of the Syracuseans meant they had little sense of belonging to Letania...

Now, thanks to the propaganda of Madame Sicily, who has become the highest-ranking person in the Syracuse region.

All the people of Syracuse know that their increasingly prosperous lives are all thanks to their newly allied emperor of Letania.

[It was His Majesty the Emperor who built factories for them, cultivated fields, and brought them law and order, freeing them from living in the shadow of their families.]

For the people of Syracuse, who have long been exploited and protected by their families, enduring countless acts of misconduct and even threats to their lives by family members, this is a profound experience.

You are their greatest benefactor.

Although some Syracuseans, accustomed to family exploitation and believing in their family's protection, did not welcome outsiders like the Letanians.

But you believe that as long as you can continue to provide them with this stable life, all these conflicts can be smoothed over by time.

[And speaking of Texas and Lappland.]

[You have conveyed to their parents that you intend to take them to the tower to receive a princely higher education.]

As you predicted, both sets of parents eagerly expressed their agreement.

After all, whether considering the family's future or simply the children's education, this is a matter of concern.

For them, having an emperor as their child's "godfather" was an incredible stroke of luck, a windfall they wouldn't even have the chance to seize.

In fact, it was precisely because of this relationship that Saluzo's status in the Syracuse Parliament rose sharply.

Not long after, he rose to the second-in-command position in parliament, his status becoming unshakeable.

Even the Texas family, located far away in Colombia, saw the Colombian president quietly suspend his proposal to continue investigating their crimes after learning of this news.

Of course, the two families have helped you far beyond this.

The Texas family was among the first Syracuse families to participate in the colonization of Colombia after its independence.

Despite being a criminal area in Columbia, the Texas family still enjoys an extremely high reputation and owns a vast fortune.

[The reason they even sent Texas, who was just a child, to Syracuse was because the Texas family wanted to establish a trade route for Originium between the two countries.]

You made good use of this.

Colombia is a relatively young nation, and much of its land is still under development.

[Among them, the Originium stockpiled during the exploration process is an extremely scarce energy source in Letania!]

The land of Letania has existed for over a thousand years.

This also led to the near depletion of Originium, the fundamental source of almost all energy on Terra, in Letania.

Letania relies heavily on imports for its Originium needs.

However, the amount of this strategic resource, which most countries also need, that can be exported to Letania is extremely limited.

[Laetonia's long-term Originium importers are typically Ursus, whose land is also 80% undeveloped.]

However, the Ursus mining sites are not only far from Letania, but the road conditions are also extremely poor, resulting in a large amount of Originium being consumed during transportation, which is extremely wasteful.

Furthermore, the Ursus Empire has always had extremely low international credibility, and its commercial trade operates on a predatory, bandit-like logic.

There have even been instances where Originium purchased from Ursus was hijacked within Ursus territory, the goods disappeared, and Ursus stated that it would not compensate for any unforeseen incidents.

But now, with the Texas family's help, everything is different.

Columbia possesses relatively high-tech Originium mining and processing production lines, producing Originium with high purity, and also has excellent transportation equipment.

Furthermore, because Colombia was a territory that gained independence from the Victorian Empire, it has long been subject to economic and trade suppression by Victoria.

[Columbia's inability to export its long-stockpiled Originium has resulted in prices that are unbelievably low compared to the Ursus Empire!]

[Through the Texas family's connections, you met with the Colombian president and reached an international cooperation agreement on the issue of Originium supply.]

[Thus, under the escort of the Texas family, a steady stream of high-purity Originium was transported into Letania, truckload after truckload!]

Letania's long-standing energy crisis has finally been resolved!

This allows your industrial reforms in Letania to finally go full steam ahead, boosting the efficiency of the War Factories to a whole new level.

As for Texas and Lappland, they received the exact same treatment as your adopted daughter, Viviana.

[Under your arrangement, the three girls learned knowledge and Originium Arts at Fremont's place, and martial arts and combat skills from the hands of the mace.]

Gertrude, on the other hand, will be responsible for learning basic skills from her when the three girls have completed their studies.

Watching three girls who, in their original worldview, shouldn't even have had any interaction, gradually develop a harmonious and intimate relationship through their daily interactions.

You also felt a long-lost sense of relief.

You hope they can become your right-hand women in the future.

By 1089, thanks to your industrialization reforms, the mechanization of the army had been largely achieved.

Looking at your highly motivated, well-equipped, and well-trained armed guard, you understand that you now possess the strength to challenge the tyranny of this land!

Now, all you're missing is the right opportunity.

[In 1090, news of neither good nor bad reached your ears.][At your behest, the Colombian government, amidst the vast sea of ​​people, finally located Viviana's birth mother, who had been sent to Colombia for refuge by the former Elector of St. John.]

[At your command, the Golden Law Guards brought Viviana's birth mother back to Letania, finally reuniting mother and daughter.]

And it was on this occasion that you solemnly reiterated Viviana's background to her, now that she was six years old.

As you predicted, six-year-old Viviana can now understand what you're saying.

[But the one thing you didn't expect was that even as Viviana gradually realized you weren't her biological father...]

But when you actually tell her in person again, she still cries and throws a tantrum.

Finally, Viviana locked herself in a small room on the top floor of the tower, and not only you, but even her own mother couldn't see her.

This incident even caused quite a stir; Fremont, Gertrude, and Mace all rushed to the scene immediately because of Viviana's situation.

[And you, a new father, were equally helpless in this matter, only able to be scolded by Gertrude and Mace together.]

Fortunately, with the encouragement of Gertrude, Mace, and her two playmates, Texas and Lappland, Viviana finally calmed down.

And for your adopted daughter, whose eyes are red and swollen from crying, the only thing you can do is hug her.

Tell her that you have never lied to her, that you drove her father to his death, and that you were the one who caused her and her mother to be separated for so long.

Tell her that she can hate you, and she can stop respecting and loving you, but she only hopes that you will avenge her father after you have done everything.

Ultimately, it all came to an end amidst Viviana's tears.

[Just as you predicted, since you didn't deceive Viviana, she will never see you as her father's killer.]

From that day forward, Viviana was truly and completely your daughter.

The last possible rift between father and daughter has been completely eliminated. Now, there is no one left within your inner circle who could possibly betray you.

Meanwhile, a major event that occurred this year has caught your attention.

[Abraham, a descendant of King Taragail in the Tara region of Victoria (roughly equivalent to Ireland), murdered her teacher, Earl Warwick.]

Subsequently, Abrahana established a force called "Deep Pool" to lead the Tara people, whose land had been seized by Victoria, in their rebellion against Victorian rule.

Meanwhile, far away in the snowy plains of Ursus, an infected organization called "Reunion," also led by a woman named "Talulah," launched a resistance movement.

The internal turmoil in both Victoria and Ursus has given you a sense of opportunity.

But you still didn't rush to make a move.

After all, neither Deeppool nor Reunion Movement are particularly large in scale.

They might cause some trouble for the rear areas of the two major powers, but they are unlikely to become sufficient support for your actions once you launch a war.

Even so, you still dispatched "secret police," carrying some supplies and weapons, to extend an olive branch to the two resistance groups.

You believe that with your assistance, these two resistance groups will be able to stir up even greater waves.

Of course, it would be even better if your secret police could persuade both resistance groups to join Letania.

【1091. 】

Just as Deeppool and the Integration Movement were beginning to emerge behind the backs of the two major powers, even bigger news arrived.

[It's about Theresa and Theresis.]

The two Sarkaz leaders had a heated argument over whether to grant Duke Cavendish's request to march on Victoria.

This conflict ultimately escalated into war, and the civil war in Kazdel erupted!

Upon learning of this news, Sarkaz mercenaries from various countries returned to Kazdel immediately.

The Sarkaz joined the civil war for their supported leaders and the ideals they championed.

In a short time, the internal labor force available to hire in each country was almost completely depleted, leaving only their armies as the last remaining means of national defense.

At this moment, you realize that your opportunity has finally arrived!

The world has finally changed, and your army is ready to march.

The smoke of war has been raised.

[And you set the first objective of this war on one of the very objectives you first promised the people of Letania.]

[Bolivar.]

This country, located in the northwesternmost part of the continent of Terra, bordering Colombia, has been colonized and ruled by multiple nations and remains embroiled in internal strife.

[Among these was the Singas Dynasty, a puppet government supported by Letania.]

If you can occupy and control Bolívar's territory, you will pose a significant threat to Victoria from the northwest, effectively putting Victoria in a pincer movement.

An unexpected event became the opportunity for you to intervene in the Bolivar affair.

Within the Bolívar polity, there exists a resistance military party composed of Bolívar people who cannot tolerate the prolonged civil war.

They advocated ending the civil war and expelling the puppet regime, and had long-standing friction with the "Singas Dynasty" supported by Letania.

This time, under the liberation movement of this resistance army, the Singas dynasty was once again targeted and attacked.

In order to replenish their resources, the rebel forces that stormed the town looted civilians.

[Even many Letanian immigrants were affected, resulting in deaths and injuries.]

You caught that off guard so quickly.

[As a citizen of Letania from the Singas dynasty, you feel entitled to intervene after being treated unjustly.]

As for how to solve it? Wouldn't it be simpler to just give the land belonging to the anti-military party to Letania?

If the Bolívar rebels refuse, you will send troops to intervene directly by force.

Your actions have finally alerted various countries.

On this day, the Duke of Victoria and the Vice President of Colombia will gather in the tower of Letania.

They are about to discuss with you the dispute concerning the Bolivar.

To this day, they still believe you are an emperor who can reason with people.

And you will respond to their vague expectations with a carefully laid "net."

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