Chapter 1: Reincarnation
Masina is the smallest kingdom amongst the world. With a population just over 100 000, their army is just little over 9000. Masia are trying to avoid many conflicts as possible just the opposite of their mighty neighbor Orius who are war heavy.
The king of Masina Philippe Baldr is old and doesn’t have any ambition to improve or expand their kingdom.
Philippe Baldr has two sons and one daughter, the oldest one is Liam and he is 17 years old. The youngest is the daughter Luna who is 14 years old. The middle one is called Aren and he is 15 year old. Philippe has only one wife in his entire life and it’s Elene Linkens, a noblewoman from the kingdom Bahari.
Masina is religious and believes in the Sky God Baldr. That’s why the ancestors of Philippe changed their surname to Baldr, they also built a big temple with a statue of Baldr.
Philippe Baldr is sitting on his throne in shock after hearing bad news from his messenger.
“My lord, Orius has declared war on us! They will send 10000 troops to Maple in three days, if we don’t surrender. “
Philippe Baldr asked advice to his ministers and his only general, Wallace Sil.
“We should see first what they want, my lord. What are their conditions?” Wallace Sil asked the messenger
“The following cities belongs to us: Maple, Ryze,Vintel and Tahla. Each year Masia need to pay Orius 1000 gold coins, 2000 silver coins, 500 sheep wool, 400 barrels apples and alcohol, 100 of the finest girls in Masia and finally 300 leather as tribute.”
“This is ridiculous!” Wallace shouted
The king and the ministers have the same thought as Wallace.
“Preposterous!” one of the ministers shouted
“What do you think, Liam?” The king asked his son opinion
Liam Baldr is the crown prince of Masina, it’s not a surprise he is here. His two younger siblings are still following lessons with a homeroom teacher, so they haven’t time for this.
His hair resembles of his father which is black. He got a good looking face, inherited from his mother. Even though he is just 17 but thanks to his tall stature, he looked like an adult.
“.....Eh? What did you just say?” Liam asked
Everyone in the room sighed and silently thought “Even though he is blessed with such good looks, his brain can’t keep up with his face.”
The king looks at his son with a disappointed face and thought “Even though I don’t have any ambition, at least I still have my own thoughts. If Liam becomes the king, I pity the common people.”
Suddenly from nowhere Liam said, “Excuse me, I will leave now.”
Before the king can open his mouth, Liam already left the room.
Outside Liam is cursing silently “What the fuck is going on?”
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I remember I was in my room playing a game on my laptop. And suddenly my consciousness is transported here and in this guy body.
I still have his memories and they are not exactly shiny. He was a useless prince, good looking but bad brains. Because of his retardness, he is still a virgin just like me! I wonder if in this world girls value intelligence more than good looks and money?
Liam or rather Lucius Alter from earth arrived in this world two hours ago. Just before the discussion in the throne room. Lucius heard a strange voice calling him. It’s Baldr.
He summoned Lucius to this world for one thing and that is to save this kingdom. Without the countless prayers from Masinans here, Baldr wouldn’t exist anymore and simply will disappear.
Baldr gave Lucius an ability called [Talent Seeker]. People with a certain talent is highlighted in a blue aura. Lucius uses this ability to evaluate the only talent in the throne room, general Wallace Sil.
Unarmed Combat: C
Sword mastery:B
Spear mastery:
Archery: C
Horse riding: C
Strategy and tactics: F
How worrying, as the only general in this kingdom, his stats is really underwhelming.
When he heard the news, Lucius immediately form a plan in his brain to save this kingdom. He doesn’t ask questions because he know it’s useless. No one can answers him, the only thing he can do now is to survive. He only feels uncomfortable in Liam’s body and memories.
Those ministers are useless, so is the king. They are lacking in spirit and are cowering in fear after hearing the treat from Orius. How can they be so cowardly?
Orius has 20 times our population and their army strength is about 200 000. Their weakness is that they made many enemies because of their expansion. If you include Masia, there are four other countries they are in war with. One of them is a country called Denovi, a barbaric kingdom renowned for their cruelty towards enemies.”
“Have Orius really the strength to hold another campaign against Masina? Or is this attempt to bluff against us to absorb our resources without losing a single man on their side?”
“Prince Liam!”
Suddenly a voice interrupted Lucius thoughts. It’s Tobias Crevet, the minister of finance and economy. He is middle aged man with brown curly hair and is wearing luxurious clothes like french nobles.
“What’s the matter, Tobias?” Lucius asked in an annoyed tone
“Tobias didn’t notice his annoyed voice and said “We have five people against surrendering and five people agree with surrendering. We are now in a stalemate, waiting for you vote.”
“Democracy exist in such world, huh..Ok, let’s go back inside.” Lucius said
Tobias whispered in a low voice “To be honest prince Liam, I hope that you vote against it. Our country will be totally ruined after losing our most important cities! And we are not even talking about the tribute we need to pay to the Oriusians.”
Lucius just nodded without saying anything.
Inside the throne room, Philippe,Wallace and the others are staring at Lucius with a tense look.
They have no choice to let this incompetent prince to decide the fate of Masina. They realize how stupid and useless he is but tradition need to be keep. The children of the royal family all possess one vote when they reached the age of sixteen. So Aren the second prince and a much smarter person than his brother Liam need to wait one year.
“My son, D-did you understand what we are voting for, don’t take this lightly!”
Hell, of course I understand what I’m voting unlike other people on a certain place.
“I vote against the surrendering!” Lucius shouted so everyone can hear him.
Tobias who is standing next to Lucius is crying in joy.
The others who have voted for surrendering are silently cursing Lucius “Idiot! There is no reason to offend Orius.”
King Philippe realize the severity of the situation and said “I’m afraid I will overrule your rule, Liam!”
“What’s the reason father?” Lucius calm asked.
“I’m the king and still have the authority to overrule a vote when necessary. I said we surrender to Orius to avoid the necessary conflict.”
Maybe it’s because you are a coward. This kingdom doesn’t need a ruler like you who have no pride and respect.
“Actually, I think this is the best time to attack Orius and capture some of their territories.”
The crowd reacted in flabbergasted manner, Wallace immediately said “Prince Liam, do you realize what you are saying? You suggested we are attacking Orius who have an army that are 20 times larger than our own?”
“Orius doesn’t have the resource to have a longstanding war against us. They are bluffing against us, I’m pretty sure about that.”
“We also realize that Orius are at war with four other countries but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the manpower to annihilate us in a frontal battle!”
Lucius thought for a second and said “General Wallace, aren’t you voting against the surrounding.”
“That’s right!” Wallace directly answered
What are you blabbering about than, man?
“I just think that you plan is reckless, prince Liam.”
The man with an F on strategy and tactics is talking.
“You are talking nonsense, Liam go back to your chair.” King Philippe said to his son with another soul
How can I convince them to listen to me? It’s impossible, this clown prince is never going be taken seriously.
“If we don’t take this opportunity to strike back we will always be bullied by the others. Once we surrender to Orius, we will be forever their slaves.”