Soo I deleted this chapter when I have finish with the rewrite of the story which will be done in around 2 week.

sorry for the inconvenience.

But here is some snippet I have on the next chapter.

As Augustus listened to the argument between the Marshall and the Admiral over the allocation of the budget, he couldn't help but feel the tension in the room. The Marshall had proposed that they continue the Ashington Fortress City project on the river that separated the Ferrel land from Hallgerd, citing the need for fortified defenses along the border. The Admiral, on the other hand, argued that the navy needed more funding to maintain and upgrade their ships, especially with the recent transfer of vessels from the Empire.

As they continued to bicker, Augustus noticed Livia, the spymaster, sitting quietly in the corner, observing the proceedings with a watchful eye. He couldn't help but feel suspicious of her, wondering what secrets she was hiding.

"We need to think strategically," the Marshall said, his voice rising with passion. "We cannot afford to leave our borders vulnerable to attack. The Ashington Fortress City project will not only provide a strong defense but also help to solidify our control over the surrounding region."

The Admiral scoffed. "And what about the navy? We need more funding to maintain and upgrade our ships. Without them, we are defenseless on the sea."

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The Marshall bristled at the Admiral's words. "We are not defenseless on the sea. Our navy is already well-equipped and has just received additional ships from the Empire. We cannot neglect our land defenses in favor of the navy."

The Admiral shook his head. "We are not neglecting land defenses, but we must also ensure that our navy is capable of protecting our shores. The transfer of ships was a welcome surprise, but it doesn't mean that we can relax our efforts in maintaining our naval power."

Augustus watched as the argument escalated, the hostility between the Marshall and the Admiral palpable. He couldn't help but feel the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, as the ruler of Hallgerd, to find a solution that satisfied both sides.

But as he listened, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. Livia's presence in the corner of the room, her watchful eyes scanning the room, only added to his suspicions.

Finally, he spoke up. "Gentlemen, I understand the importance of both our land and naval defenses. But we cannot let our disagreements weaken us. We must find a way to allocate the budget that benefits us all and strengthens our position."

The Marshall and the Admiral both turned to him, their expressions still hostile. But Augustus held his ground, his resolve firm.

here is the first 300 word of the next chapter.