Published: July 4, 2025
The day after Princess Shio Fen's marriage procession fleet set sail from Johnjohn, at the Sue Koo residence.
Mifa had departed with the princess, so Director Mogok came to greet Sue Koo upon returning to mifasoshi.
However, since Sue Koo was also the daimyo of mifasoshi, she would be returning there shortly as well...
"Anyway, I'm glad we were able to send her off safely."
"Yes. All we can do now is pray for her safe arrival in the imperial capital."
Both Sue Koo and Director Mogok felt that there was nothing more they could do but pray from this point forward...
While they were discussing this, urgent news arrived.
"I'm sorry, Director."
"No, no, please don't mind me."
Sue Koo opened the received seal and read the letter.
"It came sooner than expected."
She murmured and handed the letter to Director Mogok.
"May I read it?"
"It will soon be information that reaches you as well."
Upon hearing Sue Koo's words, Director Mogok read the letter.
"The civil war in the Gegish-Lou Federation has ended? The eastern domain lord has taken control... The eastern domain lord was supported by the Duchy of Atinjo, right?"
"Indeed. This means that the federation will also be absorbed by the grand duchy."
"Even though I had anticipated this outcome, I thought it would be six months to a year later."
"Is that your opinion as the Director of the Western Bureau?"
"Yes. Our country's intelligence activities and information gathering are one thing, but we must improve our analysis capabilities."
Director Mogok shook his head repeatedly at how far off the predictions were.
Between the grand duchy and the Bosunta Kingdom lies the Forest of No Confusion.
The Forest of No Confusion, which cannot be traversed, makes it impossible to pass through.
Therefore, the influence of the grand duchy must come from the sea.
Recently, the grand duchy placed the Free City of Kubevasa under its protection, designating it as the Autonomous City of Kubevasa.
Moreover, Duke Helb, the grand duke's younger brother, still resides in Kubevasa.
The chaos that ensued when it was placed under protection has completely subsided, resulting in an extremely calm situation.
"I'm concerned that Duke Helb is still residing in the Autonomous City of Kubevasa."
"Yes. We have received no reports of issues that would prevent him from leaving Kubevasa itself. Therefore, there must be some other country or significant matter that cannot be ignored, possibly something across the sea..."
"I certainly want to know about that. We of the Eastern Nations have an inseparable relationship with the sea."
To the east of the Eastern Nations lies the vast ocean.
No one knows how far it extends; it is an immense sea.
That sea spreads to the south, connecting to the so-called Archipelago Sea Region.
There are legends that it connects to the Southern Seas of the Central Nations in the west... but no one has lived to confirm it.
It is mostly just a matter of folklore.
"By the way, there was a report that kraken were rampaging recently."
"Yes, there was. In the past month, we have not heard any reports of our ships being sunk... but when unusual events happen, it certainly causes concern."
"Indeed..."
At 9 PM, I will post the main story.
Finally, "Chapter Four: Superpower" is here... the center of the Eastern Nations!