The morning after the hero's execution, Elliz sat in her office, enjoying a cup of black tea. Her eyes looked out the window, her mind spinning rapidly. Amalthea would surely respond. That goddess wouldn't just stand by and watch her pawn get beheaded in public.

Tsk... that bitch must have a new hero lined up.

A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. "Come in," she ordered without turning around.

Eleanor in royal robes entered and saluted. "Excuse me, Your Majesty."

"Eleanor," Elliz closed her book, "what is it?"

Eleanor walked over, sitting down as ordered. "It's about the delivery of royal materials. There was a disturbance on the road. Suspected to be bandits."

Elliz sighed. "How much is the loss?"

"Not sure yet, but it's from a famous dwarven blacksmith shop." Eleanor said

Elliz who had been relaxed now sharpened her gaze. "A famous dwarf? Interesting..."

She sipped her tea slowly. "What do you know about them?"

Eleanor replied, "They are experts in weapon making and technology. But rarely cooperate with humans. Mostly because of interracial racism. They don't see humans as beneficial partners."

"What a pity. If I could pull them over to my side... Jackpot" Elliz though

Elliz got up, draping her cloak over her coat. "I'll meet them myself."

Accompanied by Eleanor, Elliz arrived at the blacksmith shop in question. The shop was large, full of the sound of hammers forging steel. Upon entering, the heat immediately greeted her.

"Oh? Fancy stuff." Her eyes caught the various weapons displayed axes, swords, spears with sturdy designs.

The dwarves working there immediately noticed his arrival. Although their faces were hard, they still saluted.

"There's no need to be so formal," Elliz said as she waved with a gentle smile.

An old dwarf with a thick beard approached. "Your Highness, what brings you to this humble place?"

"I want you to work for my kingdom," Elliz replied directly. "We need the best craftsmen like you."

The dwarves exchanged glances.

"Why should we work for humans?" One of them asked skeptically. "Humans have always treated us as second-class workers."

Elliz smiled faintly, then said teasingly, "Do you know about the sword that can cut through anything with just its heat?"

The room was suddenly silent. The previously uninterested dwarves now pricked up their ears.

Elliz leaned against the wooden table in front of her, playing with her gloves. "It was a project at our royal lab. But... only those who join the kingdom can see and develop it further."

The dwarves began to whisper. Their curiosity was piqued.

Elliz saw this opportunity. "That's not all," she continued. "We are developing many things. War machines, impenetrable armor, weapons that can change the battle in one strike."

One of the dwarves, who looked younger, finally asked, "And if we refuse?"

Elliz looked at him with a meaningful smile. "Then you will have lost the greatest opportunity of your lives."

The dwarves fell silent, looking at each other.

Finally, the old dwarf stroked his beard. "Hmph... Very well, Your Majesty. We are interested. But there are conditions."

Elliz raised an eyebrow. "Name it."

"Full protection for our race within the kingdom. We don't want any discrimination." He said

Elliz grinned. "Agreed. Now, let's make history."

The dwarves gave a small cheer. They had just sold themselves to the smartest demon ever.

Elliz thought, then asked "is there some sort of Dwarven kingdom?" She asked in a soft tone

The old dwarf who had spoken earlier nodded. "Yes, Your Majesty. It's been there for a long time, but humans rarely know about it because we don't like to share information."

Elliz crossed her arms, thinking. "Then, if I want to build an alliance with them, is that possible?"

The dwarves chuckled, as if hearing a silly joke. "Impossible! Impossible!" One of them waved his hand. "No matter how tempting your offer, they will definitely refuse. Dwarves are not a trusting race."

Elliz smiled slightly. "Oh? Are you sure they will refuse? If you haven't tried it, how can you know?"

The old dwarf sighed. "Hmph, you are indeed stubborn, Queen. Alright, we'll see you after the preparations are done."

Elliz nodded. "Good. I want you to accompany me on this journey."

In her office, Elliz was thinking of how to gain the trust of the dwarves until she thought of something, her old life before reincarnation "The guest is king", with a cynical smile, Elliz thought then it could be used to gain their trust.

The next day

In the palace courtyard, two magnificent royal carriages had been prepared. One was the main carriage that would carry Elliz, while the other was specially prepared for the dwarves.

When Elliz got off the carriage, the dwarves waiting in front of the blacksmith shop looked confused.

"Huh? Are we going to walk?" one of the dwarves asked suspiciously. "And who's in the back carriage?"

Elliz smiled gently. "That carriage is for you," she said calmly.

The dwarves were wide-eyed. "What, is that... our carriage?"

They looked at the luxurious carriage. The interior must be comfortable, with soft cushions and excellent service. But they were skeptical. "But... we're dirty after work," another dwarf said.

Elliz waved a hand casually. "That's not a problem. Your comfort during the journey is my top priority."

The dwarves fell silent. They were not used to this kind of treatment from humans. One of them, with a slightly red face, snorted like a tsundere."Hmph... you really are an interesting queen. Different from the others."

Elliz just smiled while sit back in her carriage.

The dwarves, though shy at first, finally boarded as well. Once they sat down, they felt how comfortable the carriage was.

"Damn, it's too comfortable!" whispered one of the dwarves.

The journey began. The carriage traveled southward, towards the dwarven kingdom hidden in the mountains near Laynrad territory.

Night began to fall over their journey. The royal carriage had come to a halt in a large plain, surrounded by trees that swayed gently in the wind. The dwarves began setting up a small campsite, lighting fires, and taking out their food supplies.

Elliz sat on a boulder, watching them quietly. In front of her, Lyra stood with her arms folded, her eyes keeping a watchful eye on the busy dwarves.

Lyra frowned. "Is it okay to let them use the royal carriage?" her voice was full of caution. "If they dare to make trouble, I'll-"

Elliz raised one hand, stopping her. "Don't mess anything up. Be neutral."

Lyra held her breath for a moment, then nodded obediently.

Moments later, as the atmosphere became more relaxed, Elliz sat down on the ground with the dwarves. The little creatures looked at her in surprise.

"The Queen is sitting on the ground with us?" murmured one of them.

One of the dwarves turned to Lyra. "Is this... okay?"

Elliz just chuckled and waved her hand. "No problem. After all, my butt hurts too after sitting on the carriage all day. Its okay to relax once in a while."

The dwarves were even more surprised. A queen who usually stayed away from the people was mingling with them. This was not a sight they were used to seeing from a ruler.

Elliz leaned her back against a rock and stared at the campfire. "By the way, I don't know your names yet," she said in a casual tone.

The four dwarves sitting with her looked at each other before introducing themselves one by one.

The first dwarf, with a long beard and a face full of scars, nodded steadily. "I am Thargrim, the senior blacksmith from the shop."

The second dwarf, shorter and slightly chubby, grinned. "My name is Borik. I specialize in light combat equipment and mechanical tools."

The third dwarf, with white hair and small glasses on his nose, rubbed his chin. "I am Haldir, an engineer. I mostly work with new materials."

The fourth dwarf, the only one with long braided hair, crossed his arms. "I am Ygrida. If you need high-quality weapons, I'm the expert."

Elliz smiled, committing their names to memory.

Borik rubbed his chin, looking at Elliz with admiration. "So this is true, not just a rumor... It's said that the best saint is in this kingdom, and it turns out that it's really that kind of person."

Haldir nodded in agreement. "You are not only a genius, but also different from other rulers. You think of the comfort of your people."

Elliz maintained her demeanor, though she blushed slightly at the compliment. She would rather be considered an effective leader than just someone to be admired.

Ygrida nodded while crossing her arms. "That's right. I was very surprised by the innovations you brought. You built a modern empire with technology we've never even seen. That refrigerator... it's revolutionary. It's very helpful in storing our raw materials."

Elliz smiled, feeling happy that her invention was useful to so many people.

Borik, however, looked doubtful. "But... how are you going to convince the Dwarf King to make an alliance? You know how stubborn they are."

Elliz smiled meaningfully. "That's a secret. I'm sure they will be surprised by my findings."

Ygrida laughed. "We'll see. After all, we're almost there. Just need to pass through the valley, and they'll open the door."

Elliz felt even more impatient.

The next day, their journey continued through the valley. Mountains rose high on both sides, creating a narrow path that seemed to lead to another world.

Suddenly, a loud voice echoed from the top of the cliff.

"WHO ARE YOU?!"

Several dwarves in heavy armor stood on the boulders, their arrows ready to be launched.

Thargrim stepped forward and raised his hand. "Calm down!, we have an important guest! Her Majesty, Queen Melavonia, has come to see the King!"

The guards looked at each other before finally gesturing. Mechanical sounds echoed throughout the valley as the giant stone doors began to open.

Beyond, lies a magnificent city within a mountain cave. Sturdy buildings made of stone with huge pillars supporting high roofs decorated with ancient carvings. Light from glowing crystals illuminated the entire place, creating a magnificent sight.

Elliz stepped inside curiously. The Dwarf Kingdom... a new world that she was ready to conquer with her intelligence.

Inside the magnificent throne room, a man with a bushy white beard and a golden crown stood up from his throne. His thick armor reflected his status as an experienced leader.

"I am King Durngar Ironfist, ruler of the Dwarf Kingdom in the Kalgorn Mountains. Tell me, human, what is your purpose in coming to our land?"

Elliz stepped forward elegantly. Respectfully, she bowed her head slightly and greeted him in a soft yet authoritative voice.

"I, Ellizabeth Laynrad, Queen of Melavonia, come with an offer. I wish to establish an alliance between our kingdoms."

The room instantly became noisy. The dwarven officials whispered to each other, clearly not expecting to hear something like this.

"An alliance? With humans?" One of the king's advisors exclaimed. "This is nonsense!"

King Durngar squinted, staring intently at Thargrim. "What is the meaning of this? You've come to bring humans with this kind of nonsense?"

Thargrim immediately came forward, trying to calm the atmosphere. "Your Majesty, it's not what you think. She is no ordinary human. This is Saint Prodigy, Ellizabeth Laynrad, the youngest queen in history and ruler of the Kingdom of Innovation."

The king rubbed his beard, his expression turning slightly interested. "Hmph... Innovation Kingdom, you say? Interesting."

He gave Elliz a probing look. "Then tell me, Queen Melavonia, what can we gain from this alliance?"

Elliz smiled, her expression full of confidence. "Something you have never seen before."

The dwarves started whispering again. Some looked doubtful, while others seemed interested.

King Durngar grinned. "Hah! Instead of just hearing sweet words, I'd rather have real proof!"

Elliz folded her arms. "Prepare a large piece of script paper. I'll create something that even you can't resist."

The room fell silent again. Some of the advisors looked surprised by Elliz's boldness.

Despite his reputation for stubbornness, King Durngar was a pragmatic leader. He nodded. "Alright, I want to see what you can come up with."

The higher-ups were still skeptical. "Your Majesty, are you sure? This is a human..."

However, the King only chuckled. "I've heard a lot about this new kingdom. Something that great must not be common. I want to know more from Thargrim and the others."

Elliz was given a luxurious room, and before long, the large script paper she had requested arrived. It was so big that even Lyra, who was standing behind her, stared flatly.

"...What the hell is this, script paper?" Lyra said with astonishment

Elliz smiled excitedly. "It's time to work."

She asked Lyra to stand guard outside, while she started scribbling something on the paper.

Meanwhile, in another room, King Durngar sat with Thargrim and Ygrida.

"I wonder what the Queen of Melavonia is really like?" asked Durngar.

Ygrida grinned. "She is... different. She gave us a royal carriage for the journey here. Unlike other queens, she cares more about her people than herself."

The king stroked his beard. "Huh? A queen who cares about her people? That's rare."

Thargrim added, "She also has many innovation projects in her kingdom. And I can sense that she's really serious about this offer."

Durngar's eyes lit up curiously. "Hmph... in that case, I'll wait and see for myself. What exactly is that girl planning with her big paper?"

The next morning, Elliz sat in front of the giant script paper that was now full of intricate scribbles and diagrams. Her smile was full of satisfaction.

"Finally finished..." she muttered as she stretched her tired body.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Lyra entered, her eyes immediately widening at the contents of the room.

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"Your Highness... what... is this?" She asked, clearly both confused and amazed.

Elliz grinned sarcastically, her eyes flashing with pride. "Masterpiece~."

In the throne room, King Durngar looked at Elliz with a surprised expression. "So... you finished it overnight?"

Elliz smiled confidently. "Of course. Now, let me present..."

She signaled her guards to hold up and unfold the large paper. All present held their breath as the extraordinarily complex design came into view.

"What... is this?" The king was stunned.

Elliz stood in front of the paper with her arms folded. "Project Titan."

The design on the paper showed a giant humanoid figure made of metal, with various magic mechanisms implanted in its body. This was no ordinary golem, but a war machine that could be driven or controlled remotely through magic stones.

Elliz took inspiration from her old world of robots or like Gundam combining it with magic, obviously she knows how it is made, the mechanism, and even the function of each part.

Elliz explained, "This Titan can be controlled in two modes-directly from inside the cockpit or through remote commands using the synchronized magic stones."

King Durngar stared at the design with a mixed expression of awe and wariness. "So... this is a weapon of war?"

"Yes, and no," Elliz replied in a casual tone. "This Titan can be a guardian, protector, or weapon depending on how it is used. It is not just a tool of destruction, but a revolution in the world of mechanisms and magic."

The dwarven officials began to whisper to each other. Their eyes sparkled with interest. This was something they had never seen before.

The king stroked his beard, still looking at the design. "What metal is this made of?"

Elliz pointed to a certain part of the diagram. "Not mithril. I chose a metal that is stronger and more flexible in resisting the magical and physical effects of Zerium."

The dwarven officials were surprised. Zerium was one of the rarest metals and difficult to forge, but if it worked, its resilience far surpassed that of mithril.

King Durngar chuckled, the look in his eyes full of respect. "Hah! This is truly something extraordinary!"

Elliz smiled. "And this is just the initial concept. If we work together, I'm sure we can refine it even further."

The King nodded firmly. "There's no need to consider it anymore. This is more than just cooperation-this is the future! I, King Durngar Ironfist, hereby propose an alliance between the Dwarf Kingdom and the Kingdom of Melavonia!"

The room rumbled with the voices of approval from the dwarven officials.

Elliz handed over an alliance document. The King took it, reading it carefully.

His expression changed slightly as he read one of the paper. "Hmm... you even included guarantees of protection for racial minorities and eliminating discrimination?"

Elliz smiled slightly. "Of course. This alliance will mean nothing if my people and your people cannot coexist."

King Durngar was silent for a moment before laughing loudly. "Hah! You really are different from other humans, Ellizabeth!"

He shook Elliz's hand tightly. "I look forward to this cooperation, Queen Melavonia."

After the alliance with the dwarves was officially formed, 20 of their best craftsmen were ready to leave for Melavonia.

"Time to go!" exclaimed Thargrim excitedly.

Elliz only smiled a little, while Lyra remained vigilant, her eyes keeping an eye on the dwarves behind them.

The long journey finally brought them back to the capital of Melavonia. As soon as they arrived, the news about this alliance immediately spread widely. The cooperation between Melavonia and the dwarf kingdom was considered a major breakthrough, something that had never happened before.

Inside the large laboratory that had been prepared for them, the dwarves were astonished at the various technologies developed under Elliz's supervision.

Borik, walked over to the weapons rack and gazed in awe at the objects before him...plasma swords, machine guns, and various other experimental weapons.

"By the ancestral stones... This is amazing!" he exclaimed.

Thargrim and Ygrida couldn't hide their surprise either. They had heard rumors about Melavonia's innovations, but seeing it in person was a different experience.

Elliz, with her usual gentle smile, walked over. "How was it? I didn't lie, did I?"

The dwarves looked at each other before finally nodding firmly.

"We... were always taught not to trust humans," Borik said slowly. "But you are different, Queen Ellizabeth. You prove your words with action. We vow to do these projects perfectly!"

Elliz looked up at them, her smile still friendly. "Good. I look forward to the results."

However, behind her gentleness and warmth, her thoughts traveled far.

'With this... I can finally match and fight Amalthea without having to wait too long.'

Outside, Melavonia's skies remained clear, but inside the palace, the Queen was already preparing her next move.

Far away, in the forests of the western mountains, a young man with long black hair tied back and sharp eyes like an eagle was practicing swordplay.

With one swift slash, he split a small tree in front of him, then wiped his sweaty forehead.

"Huhh..." He looked up at the sky with a burdened expression.

From a distance, another man approached with a shorter stature, but with sharp eyes and a relaxed demeanor.

"Hey, Takahiro, you seem to have a lot on your mind," the man said, crossing his arms over his chest.

Takahiro remained silent for a moment, then said quietly, "Is this true? We were summoned to this world to defeat the kingdom of... The human kingdom?"

The man in front of him, Ryuji, let out a long breath. "Well... it's strange... The quest is much different from the isekai I used to read in manga."

Takahiro gripped his sword tighter. "If this isn't a fantasy world... then what exactly is this place?"

Inside the forest of the western mountains, Class 3-B, a class full of Japanese high schoolers, was undergoing rigorous training. They were not just Takahiro and Ryuji, but all the students summoned to this world by the Goddess Amalthea.

Takahiro, the natural hero, stood next to Ryuji, the wind elemental expert. They both knew that the task given to them was not just to fight demons, but to destroy the human kingdom.

Although they were unsure, Goddess Amalthea had made it clear that their enemy was more evil than a demon. That left them with no other choice.

Takahiro looked at Ryuji. "Any progress?"

Ryuji shook his head. "No new information from the spies or from the Goddess yet."

Suddenly, a girl with shoulder-length black hair and piercing blue eyes, Aoi, came rushing in.

"I have bad news," she said, adjusting his breathing. "The enemy kingdom has allied with the Dwarf kingdom to build a huge technology!"

Ryuji's eyes widened. "Damn it... aren't they growing too fast!?"

Takahiro paused, thinking deeply. This meant they had to quickly become stronger.

A few hours later, all the students were gathered. Amalthea stood before them, her face full of seriousness and firmness.

"Our enemy is evolving faster than expected. Starting today, your training will be more rigorous!" she said sternly.

Suddenly, a student with short red hair and a face full of irritation, Kenta stepped forward.

"What the hell, this is too pushy!" he protested.

Amalthea gave him a sharp look, but kept her composure. "This is not an option, Kenta. If you want to survive and return to your world, this is the only way."

Takahiro, who had been watching Amalthea since the beginning, began to feel something strange. It was as if this Goddess had a personal grudge against the enemy kingdom.

After the meeting, the students regrouped around the campfire.

Another girl, Mikasa, with long pink hair and an expression full of doubt, whispered, "Isn't this too pushy already? I know we're used to it, but... having to kill humans? No kidding!"

Everyone fell silent.

"We're even still traumatized after killing that bandit," she continued. "Yuli still hasn't recovered from the shock..."

Takahiro sighed. "We'll just go with it. If this really is the way home, we have no other choice..."

However, in his heart, Takahiro knew this path was getting further and further away from the heroism he had envisioned.

In the midst of the heated discussion, Kenta suddenly stood up and exclaimed, "Let's just get out of here! We can be adventurers or whatever we want!"

Some students looked skeptical, but others began to agree.

However, Takahiro immediately argued. "That's impossible! Amalthea won't just let us leave!"

Kenta snorted. "Too heroic as usual, huh? We have freedom! I don't even think of her as a Goddess!"

Mikasa stared at the campfire, thinking silently. Maybe Takahiro was right, they were already too cornered.

On the other hand, Ryuji began to feel something was off. "Why are we practically fighting an enemy that's crueler than a demon? That sounds excessive..."

Aoi nodded. "I'm curious too. Amalthea sounds like she has a personal vendetta."

There was silence for a moment, then a student who had been quiet but was known to be intelligent and a great planner, Hayato, finally spoke up.

"Maybe we can go to the enemy country," he said calmly. "We have enough money to disguise ourselves and get in, right?"

Kenta immediately grinned. "Let's just smash that person face in!"

Hayato gave him a flat look. "You're too rash..." However, he himself was also fed up. "But honestly, I also want to know why Amalthea is so obsessed. And if there's a way to get home faster, I'll take it."

They all fell silent, slowly realizing the new possibility of what if the party they had been fighting all this time was not actually the enemy

That night, Kenta, Hayato, and the other four students quietly left the campsite.

Kenta turned to Hayato. "Is this a good time?"

Hayato nodded firmly. "Yes, it is. I've found a safe route. Melavonia is in the northeast. We'll head there."

Without hesitation, they stepped away.

The next morning.

Ryuji's voice split the morning, "SHIT! Kenta, Hayato, and the others are leaving!"

Mikasa sighed in annoyance. "They're stupid! What were they thinking!?"

However, what surprised everyone was Amalthea's reaction.

The goddess simply stared at them expressionlessly and said flatly, "Let it go... in the end, they will face a harsher life outside..." Then, she simply left.

Takahiro looked at Amalthea's departure, confused. "Why does she seem to... not care?" He thought

On the other side

Kenta, Hayato, and the other four continued to walk far away.

A girl among them, Akari, began to complain. "Gosh, when are we going to arrive!? I'm already tired!"

Another student, Daichi, also asked, "Hey, Hayato... how much further?"

Hayato, with a flat expression, replied, "It's still far. Or rather, very far."

Kenta grumbled. "Damn... this trip sucks."

However, suddenly...

The sound of wooden wheels rumbling on the road. A train was approaching.

Their eyes lit up. COMPLETION!

Hayato immediately stepped forward and waved. "Excuse me! Are you headed to Melavonia?"

The old coachman looked at them. "Yes. So what?"

Kenta hurriedly interrupted. "Can we hitch a ride? We can pay."

The coachman chuckled. "Hop on. I won't charge you."

Akari breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally... able to relax a bit."

Kingdom of Melavonia

Upon entering the city, they were mesmerized by the scenery.

Akari exclaimed, "Wow! This place is so beautiful and lively!"

Daichi sniffed the air, his eyes twinkling. "The smell of the food here... how tempting!"

Meanwhile, Himari, another girl in their group, admired the colorful market. "They sell all sorts of things! Look at that jewelry!"

Kenta folded his arms. "This is so much better than living in the forest..."

The lively atmosphere of the city made them really feel like they had entered an isekai fantasy world.

However, they remembered their main goal of finding information and jobs.

"We should find an adventurer's guild," Hayato said.

After asking a few residents, they finally arrived in front of the building in question.

They stared at it flatly.

Akari blinked. "...So... this is the adventurer's guild?"

Daichi glanced up. "Is... this really a guild?"

Kenta, with a look of disbelief, exclaimed, "IGNORE IT! Isn't this a mansion!?"

However, upon entering, their doubts were dispelled.

The spacious room was filled with adventurers, some wearing shiny armor, others carrying unique weapons.

One of the men in their group Haru murmured admiringly, "Amazing... there are a lot of tough adventurers here."

Kenta went straight to the receptionist and said, "Hello, miss, we want to become adventurers!"

The receptionist smiled kindly and took out some registration cards. "Please fill out this form. After that, you will start from Rank F, the lowest rank."

They took the enrollment cards and started filling them out.

Akari muttered, "So we're really going to be adventurers... Like in the game!"

Daichi added, "But we have to be careful. If we're just beginners, the missions we can take on are also limited."

After all the forms were collected, the receptionist checked the data and gave them guild cards.

"Welcome to the Melavonia Adventurer's Guild!" she said cheerfully. "You are now official adventurers!"

They walked through the bustling market, enjoying the tantalizing smells of food.

Daichi was busy buying various foods, frustrating Haru. "Daichi! You're draining our money!"

Daichi just laughed. "This is a golden opportunity! Besides, if you need money, just take a guild quests!"

Akari tried a parfait and almost cried with happiness. "This is delicious!!! I miss eating parfait like this!"

Hayato observed Akari food. "Usually food like this is only for nobles, but here it's quite affordable."

Akari waved her hand. "Forget it! It's like heaven, we can enjoy it without being royalty!"

Kenta and Hayato, however, looked more serious.

"Did you think about it?" asked Kenta.

Hayato sighed. "So you realized it too..."

They exchanged glances, then Kenta continued. "For a kingdom said to be more evil than the demon... this place is too prosperous. The people are friendly, there's a holy church... Is it possible that Goddess Amalthea has a grudge because they worship another god?"

Haru thought that was ridiculous. "There are many gods and goddesses in this world, but why is it humans that she holds a grudge against?"

Hayato thought for a moment. "We must find information about the leader of this kingdom."

That night, in a small, crowded bar, Hayato and Kenta sat at a slightly worn wooden table. They ordered drinks and slipped a few extra coins to the bar owner.

Kenta leaned forward, his voice slightly low. "Hey, do you know who the leader of this kingdom is? If you can, tell me everything you know."

The bar owner accepted his payment with a satisfied smile, then began to tell the story. "Ellizabeth Laynrad. The Saint Prodigy. She's the youngest and brightest queen ever."

Hayato raised an eyebrow, his mind instantly spinning. "How can we meet her?"

However, the bar owner chuckled. "What rank are you?"

"Rank F," Hayato replied.

The bar owner chuckled. "Forget it. Rank F will never get her attention. If you want to be noticed, you have to be much stronger."

Kenta grumbled. "Damn, so rank F is really a barrier!"

Hayato remained silent, his mind continuing to work. "What exactly was this queen like?"

The bar owner spoke again, this time with vigor. "Ellizabeth is not only the best queen, she's also the best Saint. Still young, but already leading a war and winning. This country used to be Nevalheim, which she conquered and turned into Melavonia."

Kenta and Hayato widened their eyes. "At such a young age...?" Kenta muttered, incredulous.

Hayato sighed. "That's enough, let's go."

The next day, at the inn

They gathered again. Daichi and Haru heard Hayato's story and were immediately surprised.

"So... The Queen is really that great?" Haru asked with a doubtful expression.

Akari tried to imagine it. "Is she scary?"

Himari shivered. "It scares me to think about it..."

Kenta punched the table lightly. "Obviously, we have to increase our rank first! This F rank really doesn't guarantee anything!"

The crowd outside grew larger, making Kenta and the others curious. They quickly went outside and followed the flow of people towards the main square.

Hayato asked the innkeeper. "What's going on?"

The innkeeper chuckled. "Don't you know? It's a special day, the day the alliance between the Dwarf Kingdom and the Melavonia Kingdom was formed. This alliance will revolutionize the field of technology!"

They immediately followed to the square, and the first thing that caught their attention was the black uniformed and armored troops walking with perfect discipline.

Hayato squinted, taking in the details. "This uniform... why does it feel familiar? Are we back in German history?"

Then, another troop arrived, carrying something that immediately caught Haru and Daichi's attention.

They shouted, "What is that weapon!? Cool!!! I want one too!"

It was not a sword, not a bow, but a firearm rifle that should not have been common in this world.

Before long, the Dwarf royal carriage arrived. The troops lined up neatly, escorting the noble entourage to the main stage.

Suddenly, the trumpet sounded, and someone stepped forward gracefully.

Ellizabeth Laynrad.

Akari and Himari who were initially scared were mesmerized. "Eh? It's not scary, huh?"

Haru and Daichi stared mesmerized. "So beautiful!"

Kenta even had to swallow his saliva.

Hayato, who was usually calm, was also quite mesmerized by the young queen's figure.

On the stage, King Durngar of the Dwarf Kingdom stood beside Ellizabeth. His voice echoed.

"I, King Durngar Ironfist of the Dwarf Kingdom, alliance with Queen Ellizabeth Laynrad of the Melavonian Kingdom! Together, we pledge our cooperation to bring innovation and revolution to a more advanced future!"

Elliz and Durngar shook hands, marking the beginning of a new era.

"Alliance formed!"

The cheers of the citizens filled the square.

"Look forward to a world where we can change everything!"

Elliz stood before her people, her eyes full of authority. "I'm opening the door for anyone to come up with ideas that can take this world to a better future!"

The crowd immediately erupted. Nobles, scientists, and thinkers were excited-this was a golden opportunity to showcase their genius.

Among them, Hayato adjusted his glasses with a small smile.

Kenta immediately sensed something strange. "Oi, what's with that expression? Disgusting y'know."

Hayato glanced at Kenta and replied, "This is a chance to meet the queen. If our idea is accepted, we can go directly to her."

Kenta and the others immediately got serious. They had to think of an idea that was smart and innovative enough.

They returned to the inn and started discussing.

"Do we make weapons?" suggested Haru.

Daichi immediately smacked his head. "Is making a weapon easy? Design is, but the components, function, and power are the problem! We're not dwarves!"

Akari tried to think. "What about alchemy?"

"Too common," Hayato objected. "Alchemists in this world must have done that a lot."

Himari raised her hand. "How about household appliances?"

Kenta frowned. "That sounds too simple."

However, Hayato smiled widely. "No, that's a perfect idea! The world is still in the age of empires, they don't have technology like we do. How about... a car?"

Everyone looked at him flatly.

Kenta leaned in. "Seriously? Who knows about cars?"

Only Hayato raised his hand "Wait... I'm the only one who knows!?"

Akari crossed her arms. "Yeah... who else in the class is a car nut? Talking about BMWs all day."

Hayato sighed, realizing his weird hobby had finally come in handy.

Daichi patted him on the shoulder. "Well, since you're the only one who knows, that means you're doing it yourself."

Hayato widened his eyes. "Oy! At least help!"

"But we don't know anything about cars." Akari said.

Hayato could only sigh, feeling depressed. Like it or not, he had to do it himself.

The next morning, they found Hayato still sitting at the table, his eyes red and dark circles underneath.

Kenta raised an eyebrow. "Oy, did you stay up late?"

Hayato yawned widely and held up his design paper proudly. "But look at the result!"

They stared at the design. A highly detailed drawing of a car, complete with engine and fuel system.

"Whoa..." They said in slight amazement

Hayato smiled proudly. "Come on, appreciate my hard work!"

"Yay... good job." They said flatly

"Seriously? That's so insincere!" Hayato shouted in annoyance

Kenta chuckled. "Yeah, but isn't it time we showed this?"

Himari nodded. "We can go to the Hall of Innovation in the Palace."

They rushed there and saw a sea of people. Nobles, alchemists, wizards, even engineers gathered, each bringing their ideas.

Hayato grinned. "I'm sure my idea will be accepted."

The program began. A master of ceremonies stepped up to the podium. "Please welcome Her Majesty, Queen Ellizabeth Laynrad! Along with two scientists from the Royal Laboratory, they will assess your idea!"

Elliz appeared gracefully, followed by the two scientists. Everyone immediately tensed up.

The participants began to come forward one by one.

An alchemist named Lyn introduced her explosive weapon design.

"But..." The scientist named Conor raised his hand. "This weapon was developed months ago."

Lyn looked disappointed, but another scientist, Revy, smiled. "But if you can develop it further, you can still join."

Lyn smiled again. "Thank you!"

Next, a nobleman proposed a magic reactor as an alternative energy source.

Elliz listened carefully. "Good idea. But are there any negatives to this reactor?"

The nobleman paused. "Uhh... negatives?"

"Yes," Elliz said. "Is there a usage limit? Risk of explosion? Can it be controlled?"

The nobleman looked down, realizing he hadn't considered the negative aspects.

"But," Elliz continued, "since it's a good idea, you're still welcome. Perfect your idea before it goes into production."

Some participants succeeded, some failed, and some even gave up before advancing because they felt their ideas were too trash.

Until finally it was Hayato's turn

Hayato walked forward and spread out his design paper with pride.

"Look at this! A masterpiece! I call it... Hayato car!"

Kenta immediately sneered. "This asshole stole the idea and claimed his own brand!"

Hayato began to explain every component of his car. How the engine worked, how the wheels moved, and how it would speed up travel without the need for horsepower.

Everyone in the room stared with shocked expressions. Even the scientists began to lean in closer to see the details.

However, Conor raised a hand. "Uhh... oil? What's that?"

Hayato crossed his arms confidently. "Think of it like coal, but in liquid form and thicker."

Everyone looked more confused than ever. However, Elliz who had been paying attention finally spoke up.

"This is an amazing idea." She touched her chin, thinking. "Maybe the fuel can be replaced with something more readily available in this world."

She nodded, smiling. "I accept this idea! Hayato, you're officially accepted!"

Hayato was silent for a moment, then his face lit up. "I DID IT!"

His friends cheered in celebration. "CONGRATULATIONS, HAYATO!"

Meanwhile, Hayato had begun to imagine himself as the father of this world's transportation revolution.

Later that night, they celebrated Hayato's victory at the bar.

They raised their glasses of beer. "Cheers!"

Daichi embraced Hayato while laughing. "Didn't expect this idea of stealing old-world copyrights to work!"

Akari, still curious, asked, "But why does the name have to be Hayato brand?"

Kenta immediately interjected, "Because this asshole wants to be famous alone!"

Akari laughed. "Great! If we need money, just ask Hayato. If he's stingy, we'll beat him up on the spot!"

Hayato glared. "HOW CRUEL!"

Himari, more serious, asked, "So, after this, what should we do?"

Hayato took a sip of his beer before answering. "Tomorrow I have to go back to the palace. You guys can come along. That means... we can finally meet Queen Ellizabeth in person."

The next day, they headed to the palace but, instead of the main hall, the guards escorted them straight to the queen's private parlor.

Hayato glanced around, confused. "Uhh... what is this?"

They all sat awkwardly, until finally, a soft yet authoritative voice rang out.

"Are you reincarnated people?" Elliz asked in a soft tone

They were all surprised.

Kenta was immediately on guard. "How did you know?"

Elliz just smiled, then laughed softly. "Haha... I'm also a reincarnated person, you know?"

The room was instantly filled with silence.

They could only look at each other, confused and disbelieving.

So...Queen Ellizabeth Laynrad, the Saint Prodigy, was also a reincarnate?!

To be continued...