Reincarnated with the Country System

Chapter 70 Crossroads of Fate

Java Castle, a luxurious building located in Port Java.

It is spread over a wide area. First, the main entrance is entered through a large gate, which leads you to the inner courtyard. This courtyard surrounds the various parts of the palace. The main building is three stories high and contains various rooms, such as the great hall, bedrooms, and guest rooms.

There is a beautiful garden behind the palace, with flowers, trees and a pond. In addition, there are some additional buildings around the palace, such as horse stables and a coffee house.

_______

Currently, several high-ranking nobles were talking among themselves in a luxurious room located within this castle.

...

"If the Bernard Empire can provide us with riches and advancements, then we should embrace it—no matter the cost. Also, I hope they can help us against the Latvia Kingdom. Several of their warships have been spotted in our waters recently. Their movement does not seem convenient." Marquess Aqua said. She is a noblewoman under Duke Gorge in the eastern part of the kingdom. However, she has another identity: she is also a skilled Swordmaster. She is the youngest person here.

"I heard about it too," Marquis Sam said. A man in his forties, he is one of the richest businessmen in the Britannia Kingdom. Also, He is Duke Farl's cousin. "Also, a few months ago, one of their spies was captured in my region. You may have heard about it. But the representatives of Latvia denied it."

"Haa! It's very enterprising,"

"Also," Dutches Milana added, "The Anniliess Empire has started to increase their borders. They are currently at war with the Venus Republic."

"Huh, why are these huge countries so greedy?" Aqua asked. "Even after they have so much land, they want more land. Can't they let countries like us live in peace!?"

"Power breeds ambition," Sam murmured, his tone sombre. "They see themselves as superior, and we, as obstacles."

"But the matter of the Anniliess Empire is of great concern to us," Duke Gorge asserted.

"Okay tell him to come" Milana said

The servant bowed and left, and after some time, a man dressed in white entered.

The man in white suddenly spoke,

"Okay, I will introduce myself, I am 1st Lieutenant Kira from the Bernard Empire Navy. I'm here to discuss matters concerning the security of our nation. "

Duke Gorge raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh! Is there an issue within your country? I trust there are no internal conflicts that necessitate this security briefing."

Lieutenant Kira quickly reassured him, "Do not worry, Sir. The matter at hand is not of internal strife. We consider communicable diseases a significant threat to our national security. Therefore, I am here to request permission to conduct medical checkups on your slaves."

The four nobles in the room were silent for a while, which made Kira feel uncomfortable for a moment.

Finally, Duchess Milana broke the silence. "Well, I suppose it is for security reasons. I will allow it. But let me be clear: do not harm them. Do you have any idea how costly our investments in slaves are."

Sam nodded, "Well, I agree with Duchess Milana, I would allow it as long you don't damage our property."

Aqua said, "I also allow, but take care of them carefully."

Duke Gorge, after a moment of thought, said, "I see no harm in this, but just make sure that you will handle them properly. Some of the slaves we own are quite feisty."

Lieutenant Kira nodded, grateful for their understanding. "Thank you for your cooperation. I believe that concludes our meeting. I will proceed with the checkups immediately."

With a crisp salute, Lieutenant Kira exited the room

Lieutenant Kira was having these thoughts while walking, {Hmm, I think those nobles sure hate to use the word humans with their slaves. Well, it might be because of the cultural difference here.}