It was the dawn of the second day after the strange iron beast appeared in the city of Gandum. All kinds of rumors started to circulate in the kingdom. Question like is the iron beast a messenger of god? Or is it a harbinger of doom? Priest started appearing at the street too. Preaching about the strange iron beast is a messenger of god that came to deliver a message. Many people believed—many don't—some even still continued living their lives like nothing unusual happened.

But, something different happened in the south seas. Where the strange iron beast has dissapeared to. A galleon are seen traveling the south seas. Though knowing the danger in sailing the south seas, these people have nothing to be feared of, they're the Gandum Kingdom navy forces. The most experienced sailor they have. Brave enough to sail through the south seas.

The captain leading the ship are called Barney Mclinder. He was a brave man, there was nothing that could fear him, not even the big wave of the south seas. Let alone the navy forces of Mysar Kingdom. Though if the naval forces of Gandum Kingdom and Mysar Kingdom are to fought head-on, the Gandum Kingdom are sure to lose, but Barney do not care. He will still fight and bring his enemy down with him.

But what he faced now—is something beyond his comprehension. A ship that is bigger than even a galleon. The ship also looked like it was completely made of steel. His ship looked like an ant in front of this ironship.

Is this the same as the rumored strange iron beast that's flying in the air two days before? Barney is not sure. So he commanded his crew to get closer to the ship. How can this ship even move without a sail? His head hurts just thinking about it. What he need to think now is how he should deal with whatever he is going to deal with. He just hoped that whoever owned this ship does not have a hostile intention.

"Hello!" Barney shouted. But no one answered, did nobody hear him?

He waited for awhile. But he still didn't get an answer. So he ordered his crew to setup a grappling gun. But before he could do it, he saw a figure standing on top the ship—waving his hand to him—coming down with a platform that is slowly descending towards his ship. The figure on top of the platform beckoned him to come over. Which he readily complied.

When Barney finally got on top to the ship, he was met by a vast deck. Vast enough that it can be used as an jousting arena. So far, he don't see a single thing that is made by wood. Everything is either made from steel, or a material that he doesn't know about.

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"Welcome aboard, my name is Furanth Ardelinth. An ambassador from the Country of Terra, pleased to meet you." A man in fancy suit introduced himself. He offered his hand for a handshake. Barney grabbed his hand and performed a handshake.

"My name is Barney Mclinder, a captain of the Coriander ship of the Gandum Kingdom. I'm here to investigate about a strange flying iron beast that headed to the south sea. Is there a relationship between that iron flying beast and you people?"

Furanth scratched his head awkwardly. But he can't keep a secret from Barney. He was here to make allies, not enemies. So it is better to tell Barney everything that he should know.

"Yes, it was an aircraft sent by us to scout the land around us. To be honest, we are also surprised to find a kingdom not so far from our country. We are terribly sorry by the inconvenience caused by our aircraft two days prior. It was also an unexpected territorial intrusion, we are truly sorry for that."

Aircraft? Is that the strange thing flying on top of the Gandum Kingdom? Is it not a living creature but a manmade vehicle? Like the ship and carriage?

All kind of question popped up in Barney's head. But nobody can answer it. Only the mysterious man named Furanth in front of him can answer his question.

"We are actually planning to go to the Gandum Kingdom to introduce the Country of Terra to Gandum Kingdom. We mean no harm, we ourselves are still confused about why we're here. Our country was transported to this world just two days ago. Our government is trying it's best to find out where are we right now. We has also send aircraft to another places and discovered other kingdoms as well. But Gandum Kingdom is the first we ever get to contact with."

Barney became surprised after hearing what Furanth had said. Country of Terra already sent the strange thing—aircraft—to different kingdoms already? How fast are those aircraft? He realised now that the Country of Terra are dangerous. Perhaps more dangerous than the Myra Kingdom or even the Three Main Territories. Just by that aircraft alone, they can already scout places far ahead in short time. What else does the Country of Terra have at it's disposal?

"It may be a little bit of a hassle, mister Barney. But could you help us to meet the leader of your kingdom? We would like to apologize directly to your leader if possible."

Barney could only comply. The Council should want to meet this Country of Terra. Barney do not want something bad happen between Country of Terra and Kingdom of Gandum. Something like war is not something that Kingdom of Gandum could afford. Because overall, they're not a strong country, not even stronger than the Myra Kingdom. Waging war with a foreign country that have an advanced technologies is just suicide. Nobody want that, not even him that was known as the most fearless captain in Gandum Kingdom Navy.

"If that is your wish, then I should comply."

And so, the first meeting between Country of Terra and Kingdom of Gandum, began.