Gahara tearchy
"T-this is amazing!" The Argentine radar operator of the ship ARA Espora was impressed to see how a wind dragon was ejecting electromagnetic waves from its body.
"You guys can see what I can see too?" he asked over the radio to the corvette ARA Spiro.
"These chifurimpulas are more impressive than Louria's wyverns, if they can also see and communicate using those waves does that mean they have intelligence?"
"I wonder if we can communicate with those dragons, maybe that would make it easier to tame them, I think they would work well as reconnaissance animals."
"The Armada using dragons? I don't know if that's feasible or effective because-."
"Shut the fuck up Raul, I want a dragon pet!"
The radio operators continued to talk about what it would be like to have a dragon on the base until the two corvettes arrived in port, being greeted by two dragon knights and the dragons themselves.
"Greetings, my name is Aquidah, captain of the 7th Air Squadron. With whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?" The knight gave a hand gesture that went from touching his torso with the fingertips of his right hand to quickly doing the same with his forehead.
The Argentine diplomat was impressed to see the size of the wind dragons, they were almost the size of a patrol ship.
"I am Lautaro Echevarria, diplomat of the Argentine Republic." He replied giving the same type of greeting.
The dragon watches the two corvettes behind them, suspicious of their intentions. "What is the reason for your visit?" The man spoke.
"Our country would like to open diplomatic and commercial relations with Gahara."
"Well, it is rather strange that they would bring such large ships on a simple diplomatic mission."
"These waters are unknown to us and there is a risk of pirates, we apologize if our deployment may have given you misconceptions of our intentions." Of course this was just an excuse, the real reason why they brought corvettes instead of patrol ships is to show the technology gap and intimidate the more backward nations. An idea that the Navy leadership did not like but was necessary to expedite the diplomatic process and get resources.
"Yes, you people from the central world don't come to these places very often, everyone comes to Alraras for its magic stone mines but no one is interested in going any further."
"We are not from the central world, we come from the eastern Philiades outside the civilized areas."
"What?!" Rider exclaimed in surprise, he looked at the steel ships again, he couldn't believe that an uncivilized nation could build something of this style.
"Wait a minute, they said they are called Argentina? That means you're the ones who took Louria from Parlpadia!"
Hearing that, the diplomat was surprised that the Rodenius thing had spread so fast. "Wow, news travels fast, I see."
"So you are the mysterious Argentina that has caught the attention of the powers, our Emor allies sent their wind dragons to tell us about you, because of you the Parlpadians are being tougher on countries within their sphere of influence."
"Really? What's the situation like in the third civilization?"
"The outlook is bleak, Parlpadia is asking for ever more demanding tribute and land and resource concessions." The man turns to his dragon for a few moments then turns back to speak to the diplomat. "I don't know what your intention is for approaching filiades without first going through Esthirant, but Gahara is not interested in being dragged into a conflict between humans."
This left the diplomat somewhat unsettled.
"Mister Aquidah, you are not human?"
The knight takes a few moments to process the question and then smiles, realizing the confusion.
"I think you are mistaken, Lord Aquidah is not me, it is him, I was just relaying his words."
Hearing those words the entire delegation was shocked at the revelation. "Y-you can talk to dragons?!"
"I can talk with dragons, all the inhabitants of Gahara can communicate with them through psychic magic." Explained the rider.
"This is incredible!... But if you speak on behalf of the dragon Aquidah it means..."
"It means that this country is ruled by dragons, not humans. Our ancestors came to this island seeking to flee from the demon lord's army and the dragons agreed to protect us from the threats of the outside world. Dragons are our protectors, our friends, our gods. The other ignorant countries may believe that we have tamed the wind dragons, but that is a huge insult to everyone on Gahara."
The two dragons watched the group of Argentines with a grim look on their faces.
"Hey... You don't think the dragons can intercept radio signals and might have overheard our conversation about having a pet dragon? I mean, they emit radio waves..." Whispered one of those involved in the conversation to another.
"Yes, they heard everything." Replied the rider, the Argentines began to gulp with nervousness.
"W-we're sorry." The Argentines had gotten off on the wrong foot in their relations with Gahara.
Leforia, capital city of Leifor
Gunshots could be heard in the courtyard of the imperial palace, it was not a confrontation but a demonstration of the new Leiforian Heckler rifle. 1.30 meters, a magazine of 8 bullets of 8mm with an effective range of 3200m and a weight of 4.45kg. This weapon was stolen directly from Mu and mass production of the rifle had begun a week ago and in just over a few months the entire army will be equipped with one.
"And so ends the first day of Leifor's military demonstration, this is Marie from Mirishial reporting to everyone in the central world! Tomorrow will be the naval demonstration, don't miss it!"
The Gra Valkas delegation watched the reporter who was in front of some kind of camera, this had caught them off guard.
"Your Highness, it seems that the Central World has already invented television! You were right when you warned us not to underestimate this new world."
"Those rifles are inferior to ours, but the existence of these makes them a potential danger if a war between our countries breaks out, plus we still don't know anything about their magical capabilities."
Prince Hilas looked at the meeting, multiple diplomats from the civilized worlds had attended. Hilas saw two diplomats in particular with a worried face.
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"Those must be the diplomats from Mu and Parlpadia. The former must be worried that their rival on the continent is catching up with them technologically and the latter is worried about being replaced from its place as the third strongest power." Pondered the prince.
"Your Highness, wouldn't it be a good idea if we took advantage of this meeting to try to open diplomatic relations with other countries?"
"If we were in our world perhaps but..." The prince watched as the others looked at the Gra Valkian delegation with contempt, just as Paganda did.
"How is it that barbarians were invited to this exhibition?" Some murmurs were heard, murmurs that had the purpose of being heard by the delegation.
"You were right, we should have come in the Atlastar."
At that, trumpets began to sound.
"Ladies and gentlemen, with you the Emperor of the Lieifor Empire, Lord of Bronze, Duke of Ysir and Holy Bishop of Calvin, His Majesty Pieter Vissier Van Oranje!"
The emperor came out into the courtyard dressed in golden silk robes and a red cloak Made of lion skin, adorned with a great deal of jewels and ornaments.
All the guests came forward to pay their respects, when it was the turn of the Parlpadian delegate, the emperor smiled at him.
"I hope you can be present for tomorrow's naval demonstration, I plan to present a new model to everyone and it would be a shame if you missed it."
"Parlpadia will be present, looking forward to the show."
The two shook hands, the tension was palpable in the air.
Soon it was the turn of Prince Hilas to show respect to the emperor, he had mentally prepared himself to receive some kind of disrespect, however no direct insult came.
"I heard that you, the Gra Valkians, defeated all the uncivilized countries of the northwest in a short period of time, impressive".
Hilas could note a condescending tone, `It is impressive that you accomplished that not being a civilized country` But at least he did not mean it to humiliate or belittle, Vissier truly believed it was something impressive for a country outside of civilized areas.
"We are honored, your highness, that you have received us."
"Nothing of the sort, a nation that has achieved what you have does not deserve to be treated as a mere barbarian country."
The emperor turns to the ambassador of the Holy Mirishial Empire, making sure that the cameraman who broadcast the event focused him.
"I, Pieter Visser Van Oranje, Emperor of Leifor, propose and endorse the Gra Valkas Empire for the Ascension Test."
Upon hearing this, everyone began to make a scandal, this had taken by surprise even the delegation of Gra Valkas who did not know what all this was about.
"This is unheard of! the Ascension Test has not been carried out in any country for more than 200 years!"
"What great feats have these barbarians performed to attract the attention of a superpower?!"
The diplomatic Parlpadian was furious, with the demonstration of Leifor's new weapons it was clear that they were looking to dispute the third place in the club of the great powers. But in Parlpadia they had convinced themselves that that uncivilized nation that had expanded so much would enter into a clash with Leifor being a thorn in the foot as that mysterious nation called Argentina was being for them.
The Ascension Test consisted of the five powers; Mirishial, Mu, Parlpadia, Leifor and Emor would carry out an inspection to the uncivilized country that was under test, if 3 of 5 powers agreed that the country was ready then they would give it the status of civilized nation.
The Parlpadian delegate could not believe that Leifor had proposed something like this, if Gra Valkas was promoted it meant that it would be more difficult for Leiforia to expand to the northwest, Gra Valkas would be within the international community and a Leiforian invasion without an appropriate casus belli could make him the target of sanctions and international repudiation, even to risk that another power intervenes, that is why for more than 200 years no superpower had proposed this.
However, this diplomatic move also had its advantages, even if Gra Valkas does not approve the relations between them and Leifor would be solid and good. It is expected that the power that has proposed a country to the ascension test will gain more influence in that country thanks to the fact that sympathizers of the power in question will inevitably appear within the government.
"In this way, Gra Valkas, if they had any intention of being a nuisance to us, they will no longer bother us while we make our expedition to Philiades. If Gra Valkas fails the test then we can conquer them in the future by no longer being a threat, if instead they manage to pass the test then we will have an ally powerful enough to start disputing Mu's influence in the second civilization." The king smiled while thinking all this, this move was discussed a lot by his advisors who feared that the Arpadians, seeing Leifor's actions, would follow his example and would do the same with Argentina to secure their eastern flank in case they feel that a war with Leifor is possible, however, that scenario was ruled out.
"Parlpadia is too proud to propose that Argentina, the nation that snatched an entire continent from under their noses, do the Ascension Test." It was the general consensus of everyone at the meeting.
Esthirant
The British diplomats were in front of the Parlpadian diplomat, the diplomat dressed elegantly, but his fatness made the diplomats could not help but remember one of those Marxist propaganda illustrations about the capitalists: Fat as pigs, with a black suit, top hat and a monocle.
"It's nice to meet you, my name is-" Jonh was about to introduce himself but the diplomat interrupted him in the most disrespectful way possible.
"We are not interested, tell me you have to offer barbarians like you to us."
Both diplomats were surprised by the unprofessionalism of their Parlpadian counterpart, however they were not intimidated.
"The Falklands Kingdom has brought some of our production to demonstrate."
Giving a signal, Frank takes out a trunk containing various woolen garments, the most abundant resource on the islands.
The diplomatic Parlpadian was clearly impressed by the quality of the garments.
"We also have abundant marine resources in our waters, in addition to oil."
"Oil? I think the Muans use that for their ships and flying machines."After a few moments, he gave them both a contract. "These are the conditions of our country to open relations with you."
Upon hearing that, both were surprised, they did not think that this was going to be so easy, however the face of both changed to a grimace of horror for what was written.
The empire shall dispatch an imperial representative to become the King of Falklands.
Falkland's laws shall be audited by the empire and revised as necessary.
The Falklander army shall comply with the empire and be stationed wherever ordered.
Flklands shall send a requested number of slaves to the empire every year.
Falklands shall not establish diplomatic ties with any other country without the express approval of the empire.
Falklands shall disclose all of their magical technologies to the empire.
In the name of the emperor, any Papaldian citizen has the right to kill any Falklander citizen.
"What the fuck is this?!"He was exclaiming completely furious. These demands were completely unacceptable, in no way were they going to become a colony when they are precisely fighting to maintain their sovereignty.
"The Empire showing its piety, a civilization of fishermen and sheep herders has no place in this world, their place is being slaves and subjects of the glorious Parlpadian Empire.
"THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!"Jonh, who was already at the limit of his patience for all the disrespect of the Parlpadians, reached his limit.
"S-sir, calm down. We need to send this to Stanley to take action."His assistant and apprentice was trying to calm him down when he saw a guard put himself on alert.
"Pay attention to your partner, I'm sure he would be a good slave, unlike the waste that you are."
"HOW DARE YOU TALK LIKE THAT?!"Completely furious, he got up from the chair to defend his assistant. "WE ARE NO ONE'S SLAVES, AND THE ONLY MONARCH WE SWORE ALLEGIANCE TO WAS THE QUEEN BEFORE WE CAME HERE! YOU ARE THE FUCKING BARBARIANS!"
"Brave words for a barbarian, if that whore you have as a queen refuses to our demands, then we will behead her like the rest of the monarchs who dared to defy us, we will drag her to the central square in front of all of you and we will stick her head on a pike and then-"
Having had enough, seeing Red, Jonh gives a strong blow to the face of the diplomat Parlpadian that made him throw him to the ground.
"YOU FUCKING SON OF A BITCH! I'M GOING TO-" In just a few moments after the hit, a shot had been heard. Soon Jonh felt how the body became heavier as he felt a warm red liquid drain down his back.
Jonh falls to the ground by the point-blank shot of a musket, the right lung was punctured and soon the blood was starting to come out of his mouth too.
"No... no no no no!"Frank was coming up to him to try to carry him on his back, but he wasn't strong enough to take a couple of strokes without almost falling over. "Resist Jonh, please resist..."Desperate and with a trembling voice.
"Consider yourself lucky, boy, if there was another person to send our demands to your pathetic country you would have had the same fate as him."The diplomat was adjusting his hat and then leaving, meeting other delegates from other countries.
"If anyone helps those two, I will personally order the subjugatIon Army to wipe you all out."He said and then left.
Frank was trying to drag Jonh now, if the escort of the diplomats could enter then they could take him to the submarine and apply first aid, but the diplomats were forbidden to enter with their escorts.
"Don't close your eyes, stay here... Does anyone know about healing magic?!"I asked everyone present but no one answered, everyone just turned their heads to avoid eye contact.
"Please! I NEED HELP!"A desperate scream tore through the corridor, but no one wanted to oppose Parlpadia.
"Someone! please! HE'S DYING!"
But no one answered.
"Please, I beg you..."
No one helped Frank, who to get his friend and mentor out had to drag his bleeding body out of the third department of foreign affairs where he could get help from the British soldiers, but it was too late.