They don't want me to try anymore.

They don't want me to try anymore. (Author: Amber Star)

Summary:

But, I refuse!

……

Detailed description:

Richard transmigrates into the body of a prince in a small kingdom in a fantasy world, trembling under the shadow of invasion by a powerful nation.

Fortunately, I got the Hardcore Ruthless Simulator!

He originally intended to use the simulator to improve his strength and protect his country, but he never expected that... halfway through his journey, the country would be saved in another form.

"If you become my queen, I will ensure the peace and prosperity of your kingdom."

"Want to gain the power to resist the Empire? Then come inside with me, Dragon!"

"Your Highness, you wouldn't want your people to suffer, would you?"

An ancient black dragon, an imperial swordswoman, a pirate queen who roams the seven seas, a winter empress who reigns over the northern lands… Faced with their menacing arrival, Richard finally realized…

This simulator... he's not the only one playing it!

Chapter 1: Starting Today, I'll Be a Hardcore Ruthless Person

The Kingdom of Connaught.

In a beer hall in the harbor.

Two drinkers were chatting idly.

"Have you heard? The King has decided to compromise and pay compensation to Standard Fruit Company."

"The royal family has actually bowed down to a company? How humiliating!"

"Who told Standard Fruit to be backed by an empire? Our Connaught is too far from the divine realm and too close to the empire; we can't afford to offend them..."

"Damn it! Is there really no way to do it?"

"The empire spans thousands of miles and commands a million armored soldiers, while our entire population—men, women, and children—only amounts to 500,000. What can we do, unless..."

"unless?"

"Unless a legend emerges from within the country, whether it be a mage or a sword saint, as long as there is one, the empire will not dare to act rashly."

"I heard that His Highness Richard recently achieved a breakthrough..."

"It's just moving from Iron rank to Bronze, a far cry from that! Truly talented people, like that Winter Princess from the North, were already Silver a few years ago!" At this moment, the third drinker interjected, grumbling:

"If he becomes a legend, I'll eat this cesspool clean!"

"Oh, so you're just trying to freeload, huh?"

"Boy, what did you say!"

For a moment, the tavern became noisy and filled with a "happy" atmosphere.

In the corner, two hooded figures quietly got up and went outside.

The taller one took off his hood first, revealing the handsome face of a blond, blue-eyed young man.

He shook his head and sighed, "Sigh, even sneaking a beer won't let me do it in peace."

The other person also took off her hat, revealing a delicate yet cold-faced girl, as beautiful as a doll, which looked exceptionally charming in the sunlight.

The girl asked softly, "Your Highness, they have been disrespectful to you. Should I go and..."

After saying that, she casually made a throat-slitting gesture.

"No, Katyusha! If you do that, my reputation will be truly ruined!"

Indeed, the young man was the subject of everyone's conversation in the tavern: His Highness Richard Targaryen, the first heir to the Kingdom of Connaught.

After hurriedly stopping the maid who looked menacing, he explained, "Everyone was just venting after drinking; it's not disrespectful. There's no tradition of punishing someone for their words in this country. Besides..."

"What they said isn't entirely wrong. Our country is poor and weak, and we face the threat of the northern empire at any time. This is an objective fact..."

"Your Highness, do not be discouraged."

"I just have some feelings."

Richard gazed at the shimmering sea in the distance and at a seagull that had just snatched bread from a passerby, inwardly grumbling:

Why did I end up transmigrating into such a troublesome character?

Yes, Richard is a time traveler.

After an impolite encounter with a dump truck in his previous life, he arrived in this alien world with swords and magic, gunpowder and steam, and an economy and culture similar to 17th and 18th century Europe and America, becoming His Highness Prince of Connaught.

Logically speaking, dressing up as a prince should be a dream start.

But just as an ordinary general is compared to General Hua Xiong, or an ordinary emperor is compared to Emperor Chongzhen, the difference between a prince of a great power and a prince of a small country is enormous.

Moreover, the Kingdom of Connaught is not only small, but it is also unfortunately located on a major transportation route, with the Holy Roland Empire, which has a population of nearly 100 million, right next to it to the north. The latter also frequently proclaims that it will use the Empire's sword to acquire more land for the Empire's plow!

Therefore, from the moment Richard was born, he realized one thing:

Connaught is Polish!

It might be swallowed up by the north at any time!

Therefore, Richard was not angered by the gossip of the people in the tavern.

He was already numb.

His attitude towards this matter was also very simple...

If you can’t beat it, join!

This is absolutely not because Richard is heartless or lacks self-respect.

After all, he transmigrated as an infant, and although his feelings for Connaught weren't as deep as his feelings for his homeland in his previous life, they were still there.

Connaught only has a population of 500,000, and its area is smaller than his hometown of Tongliao in his previous life. There is really no way for it to compete with its rival!

Even protracted wars and guerrilla warfare require territorial depth, right?

This start would be considered difficult even in Paradox Interactive games!

As for becoming a legend, or single-handedly intimidating the empire... Richard is a self-aware man. He has been in this world for over ten years without any cheat codes, and he has no confidence in taking this path.

His constant efforts to improve his strength were not for the purpose of revitalizing the motherland, but to gain greater political value when he surrendered, in order to obtain better treatment.

Although unwilling, there was nothing they could do.

As the saying goes, it hurts to sell one's father's land, but it hurts even more if one can't sell it.

Lost in thought, Richard and his maid Katyusha returned to the palace—though called a palace, it was only slightly larger than the mansions of wealthy merchants in the city, and due to the frugality of the kings of Connaught, it was probably less luxurious than the homes of the rich merchants.

Just as Richard was about to visit his father in this life, strange words appeared on his retina.

[Hardcore Ruthless Simulator Officially Launched]

[The host can use this simulator to simulate various wondrous lives in the current world. The simulation process will absolutely not have any impact on the host's reality.]

[After each simulation, a corresponding reward will be generated; the more dramatic the host's experience, the richer the reward.]

The host has one simulation opportunity per month, with additional simulation opportunities available under special circumstances.

and many more……

After sixteen years, the system has finally arrived?

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Richard immediately said to Katyusha:

“I’ll go back to my room and rest for a while. You can tell Father that I’ve had too much to drink.”

"Okay, Your Highness."

The maid had no further questions and followed Richard back to the bedroom, where she stood guard outside.

Richard quickly lay down on the bed and, following the written instructions, closed his eyes and silently recited:

Start the simulation!

In an instant, words and options appeared before his eyes.

[In the year 3541 of the Caesar calendar, you are in the palace of Connaught, contemplating your next move.]

Is it really a simulation based on real-world time?

Since it's a simple simulation that doesn't affect the real world, we can be a bit bolder in our actions.

Let's see what happens if we resist the Empire by force...

Richard had a sudden thought, and the text began to scroll.

Looking out at the azure harbor, you make up your mind to protect your small, second home.

As the highly anticipated first in line to the throne, you easily acquired a portion of real power from your father, which will form the basis for your actions.

After studying for a while, you've mastered the skills of governing a country and are ready to try out this live-action Paradox Interactive game.