Australis and Borealis

The castle was spacious, and the city was fortified with utmost dedication. There's also a full squad of wyvern force that guards the state capital and a handful of batallion patrolling the entire walled-city.

I expected a palace, but it seems this would fit my plan. The only thing I have to change is removing the wall city. I mean, why would one even form a wall in an island. The moment the enemy began to shore, they are sure as hell they would be getting what they want.

There's also more benefits to removing the wall, such as urbanization, trades, and transportation.

Due to my skill, I am able to create a railroad or tracks. Just like I said before, vessels plus infrastructure.

I will also be able to relocate some factory that can be close yet invulnerable against air attacks.

Aaand, I will be able to create a palace. It's not included to my skill, but I was living in one for 15 years, so my level of satisfactory will diminish in a castle.

"U-uhm... young master?"

My thought was interrupted when the carriage stopped along with Nathaniel's voice. It seems that we have arrived in the castle door.

As soon as we left the carriage, I was escorted to the audience hall which is much smaller than my mother's. The throne also looks worn out that it made me pity the former owner of this land.

Still, this will do for now.

I sat on the throne, where in front of me, a few vassals kneel to give their respect and recognition to the new baron.

Baron Wesley Freia Von Schrei.

Formerly owned by the baroness Elandria, the island was a baron territory under the direct sovereign of my mother.

Due to a certain incident involving mother and Elandria, the baroness was executed under the crime of treason. Contrary to the humiliation they faced, their title was not stripped. But instead, they became the servant of the duchess's son.

The new baron.

If I remember correctly, two of these vassals are from the baroness's family. Which means...

"Mother, are you really trying to throw me away? I'm saddened!" Tears left my eyes as I think out loud.

Left in the state of vulnerability, surrounded by my mother's enemy. If I sleep in a wrong time, a blade will surely make its way to my neck.

Naturally, this wasn't left unnoticed by the servants so now they look at me with confused expression.

Hmm??

I think I already found the two sibling. It's not that hard to notice if they look almost the same and cower like that. Wait...

"Nathaniel..."

"Yes, young master?"

"Are they your children?"

I can see the hesitation in his face, yet the answers are already there.

Bullseye.

It seems I was right. Though not much of reflection can be seen between them, there's this somewhat tense air around them that tells me so.

The death of their mother and wife should've been heartbreaking and shocking.

"You two."

I directed my gaze towards the two who has a gap between their positions. Here, I can see as well that some sort of conflicts have come across them.

They look at me once I called them out.

"Name?" I raise my left brow and look at the two.

I see the man standing and gesturing the standard respect for the noble. There, he stated his name as "Australis Von Roseinheim."

The other one's supposed name is "Borealis Von Roseinheim."

I'm amazed of how they were named. Perhaps they have such a smart mother. Unlike mine who only does schemes.

"What's the two of you's purpose in this place? Are you servants of mine that will attends to my need?" Of course, I made it sound like I'm a tyrant lord to scare the shit out of them.

However, it seems this lady I was looking at upon teasing have determination.

"If it means restoring the name of Roseinheim, it will be my pleasure to serve you to the fullest. I would even offer my body if it's what you want." Her eyes gaze in flame, intensely staring at me.

"Even? Sounds like you're making it a favor for me... Huh?" Then it changed after I replied her statement.

But before I could continue, it seems this bastard of a man is yet to finish his rebellion against me.

"I-I apologize, my lord! My daughter do not know better!"

"It's fine. It's fine. I appreciate her determination. And if you satisfy me, I might just actually give you want you need.

Tell me, Borealis... or just alice... Since you're the successor of your mother, do you perhaps, possess an admirable commanding skill?

Cause, you see, I'm not. I was merely transferred here due to the misunderstanding of my skill." My question is direct, yet they seem to feel there's something amiss about what I said.

"What I mean is, can you govern this territory?"

I see it in here eyes, her brother is timid, but she just stand there with dignity. That dignity, perhaps I can test its validation.

I don't have any sort of motive on making her my wife. She can be my concubine if it's advantageous to me, but for now, she can only serve her purpose by aiding my governing needs.

I have modern knowledge, but despite a year of education, I lack the ability to rule. Perhaps, I could lead an army, but to involve myself in politics is something I never desired.

Not only did I see her eyes of dedication, she's a lady, and the only one in her family. She could've been the successor of her mother if they didn't messed up.

"Yes... Yes I am capable of doing that. And if you wish... my lord... I can help you expand your economy and stabilize the current situation of our island.

If you have heard, the corners of the island seems to be eyeing for rebellion. I can help with that."

Now, that's what I'm talking about. A wicked smile appear in my face, like a person who just found his toy. However...

"These promises, is it meant to be broken? Is your loyalty absolute? Are you willing to sacrifice anything?" That's the difficult part. She may have been taught by her mother to properly rule, but seems to taught of independency as well.

Her expression changed, her complexion worsen. I can see the probable suspicion in her face. The moment I gave her the power, she will use everything in her power to retaliate against those who killed her mother.

"I don't like your look. You may leave the audience hall. You too Australis, Nathaniel, stay here." I scoff and gesture the two to leave. Afterwards, it's just me and Nathaniel again.