— Elandoria Empire Castle, Meeting Room.

One could observe a table where the first and second princes, the first princess, the king, a military commander, and several individuals resembling scientists were seated.

"So, you may proceed, Green," Lucius Elandoria, king of the Elandoria Empire, spoke.

"Yes, with your permission, Your Majesty... As I was saying, up until now, the empire has been in increasing need of magical power for use in industry and the new artifacts that the army employs to enhance its performance. This has led to the magicians of the empire becoming increasingly overworked, some even collapsing unconscious in the middle of their work."

"When has this happened?"

"Now is not the time for interruptions, Eleanor."

Damn it... That scoundrel is shamelessly lying. The magicians of the empire spend most of their time idling, and their pay is extremely high compared to their actual output.

"As I was saying... Previously, we couldn't control the races from the beyond and utilize their magical power in a master-servant system, as it is very difficult to deal with and manipulate them into making the pact. But with this..."

Two scientists standing beside Green placed a box, resembling a briefcase, onto the table and proceeded to open it.

Everyone quickly gathered to examine the artifact.

"This, gentlemen, is the new slavery collar manufactured with all the latest discoveries made at the empire's university."

"What makes it special?"

"When a human manages to tame a race from the beyond and it succumbs to that person, the collar enforces the master-servant pact forcibly, without needing consent from both parties."

Instantly, everyone except the scientists who were already familiar with the discovery grew excited.

"This is absurd! We know of all the problems we've had with the empires from the beyond. If we do this, they will not hesitate to annihilate us!"

"Eleanor! The next time you speak out, I will expel you from the room." Perfect... We've been groveling to the other species for over a thousand years. But with this...

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Damn it! Now they've really messed up... It's going to happen again. Thought the first princess.

"With this, we will be able to harness the races from the beyond, which on average hold three times more magical power than the best magicians of the empire, to our advantage. Something that was previously impossible due to their pride as beasts."

"In this way, we will improve production, food abundance, and increase our military power..."

"It's perfect! Are there any requirements?" Alaric Elandoria, first prince of the Elandoria Empire.

"You only need to subdue the beast until its pride surrenders. After that, the collar automatically enforces the pact with whoever has imbued it with their magical power."

"I just need your approval to start producing them and using the beasts of the empire."

The king remained silent for a moment, then gave the order.

"You have my permission. Proceed to purchase all the beasts of the empire and produce more of these collars. Additionally, have the military troops prepare a capture operation for next summer. Alaric, you will inform the feudal lords of these measures at the banquets currently being held in the castle."

"As you wish, Father..." Finally, we'll be able to use those damn beasts...

"This is absurd!" The first princess would abruptly stand up.

"What's wrong, Eleanor? Are you scared?" The first prince would say.

"Please, understand the relationship between risk and benefit in this... We have had many problems due to not controlling the slavery of these beasts, and we all here know the history of the empire."

Sister... You know it won't work, why do you keep making a scene? Thought the second princess, Evelin Elandoria.

The guards would start moving towards Eleanor.

"Escort her outside."

"We've been in one-sided massacres for over 500 years! We must learn the lesson... This unethical method will only remind us of our ruin... Father!"

The guards reach the door, carrying the princess, and close it.

"If we use their magical power, we'll be on par with power and finally we can regain supremacy..."

"Father, how do you plan to deal with the empires beyond the border when they find out?"

"Evelin... We have lived too long oppressed by these beings who simply laugh at us for not being born with the same power as them. I'm tired of it being this way... If we have the chance to change history and reclaim the throne the imperial family has yearned for for over five hundred years, I'll do whatever it takes for that. No matter how many times they humiliate us, we will continue until we succeed."

He doesn't have a plan... If this continues, we'll just go to our deaths.

"Furthermore, those beasts dare not invade the empire because they know the cost it would incur."

It's clear they don't do it because of the treaty, which will be broken with these collars... And those beasts that attacked us in the past were groups of exiled beings, not real armies. And to top it off, it was our beasts who massacred them...

"Evelin, you are still very young, you don't yet understand these matters... The entire empire seeks this tirelessly, and one day you will understand." He approaches to caress her head and leaves.

How can the first prince be so stupid?

"You're right, brother. When you were my age, I remember you being afraid of swords..."

"YOU DAMN BITCH!" He would approach to try to hit Evelin, but would soon be interrupted by the king.

"Alaric. Do not raise your voice."

"Chk... Brat."