NABC Chapter 203: | 203 | Victory over the Sea Region
Chapter 203: | 203 | Victory over the Sea Region
The following day after the meeting between the highest authorities of the Colonial Dominion and the United Navy. The deportation of colonial-military personnel along with colonial citizens began at dawn. Dozens of disarmed battleships sailed out of port with the guidance of the UN Warships.
The process was smooth as both sides were not willing to restart the conflict that had recently happen. After all, it was merely a day after the battle. The peace was something none of them had ever felt since the war was declared between the two factions.
Subsequently, the Magus of the Magus Tower were deported a week after the first deportation of the colonial population. They were preoccupied with dozens of tests, with some talented War Masters and Magus unknowingly seized by the intelligence bureau of the United Navy.
After all, it was a rare opportunity to have a live magicraft-user. The intelligence bureau of the United Navy simply couldn't abandon the idea of taking some interesting specimens of the Magus Tower. Naturally, their actions were authorized by the high-authority.
Mainly, the Fleet Admiral of the United Navy himself.
He couldn't deny that he wasn't an opportunist individual. Having a live War Master and Magus could aid them in their pursuit of magic-technology. Perhaps, they might be given unique perspectives that only those with mana can understand.
Heck, even Abraham thought of capturing the Archmagus for himself. But after a short while of thinking, he threw the idea at the back of his mind. It was simply too difficult without attracting too much attention. The Archmagus was a leading magi of the Magus Tower.
His disappearance would cause some disruption, halting the deportation efforts of the United Navy.
At any rate, Abraham sat in the luxurious office of the Viceroy, reading through the books presumed to have come from the continent of Europa. It was the first he had read a book about that continent, and its description was astounding, to say the least.
"The continent of Europa is akin to a fantasy world of magic with kingdoms and empires ruling it. The Magus Tower stands as the primary and major organization that has control over the continent through gifting talented Magus to be part of the noble families if said kingdoms and empires."
"A good strategy that would ensure their tight connection to every country without the need of personally conquering it. Even their Sovereigns have something akin to a religion, ensuring the foundation of their dominion becomes wide and clear."
Abraham muttered with a smile, impressed by the inner workings of the continent of Europa. He was interested in visiting it for himself. After all, it was the supposed-homeland of humanity. While he stand as their adversary, he was still a human, a curious one at that.
However, before he could keep thinking about the book he had read, someone began knocking on the door of the office. He raised his eyebrows and uttered. "Come in," Following his words, the door opened, revealing Mercedes with a fairly calm expression.
Abraham explained their relationship with their allies and who might be willing to join the establishment of a nation. The State of Minos was obviously joining, but the south and the archipelago would take some time to be affiliated under the United Navy.
"Lady Laplace did leave massive craters in the north of Austerus. Though, I heard about oil being abundant in the central region of the island. Our commanding officers seems interested about it." Mercedes uttered with a tone of curiosity.
"Oil, huh? Well, I understand their interest over Austerus. The more oil supplies we have, the safer we would be in the future. After all, it is the fuel of the war machines that protects us from this world." The edges of Abraham's lips rose.
He thought of leaving the island of Austerus alone, but with the introduction of a massive deposit of oil. It was something that the United Navy simply couldn't ignore. Though, before starting an operation in the south, he'd rather focus in development first.
"Well, then... I shall take my leave, Fleet Admiral and Lady Laplace." Mercedes lightly bowed before leaving the luxurious office, introducing silence along the way. Laplace continued leaning on his table while Abraham raised his eyebrows, wondering what his lover desired from him.
Silence continued to permeate in the air as Laplace finally spoke to him. "Abraham, I worked hard fighting off three of the Apostles under Terra Firma. What do you think should be my reward for the hard work I have gotten through?"
She tilted her head with a sly smile plastered on her face. Abraham's eyes narrowed, understanding what his lover meant. However, before he could act upon it, another knock resounded from the door, interrupting the two of them.
"You may enter," Abraham answered the knock and sighed. The doors quickly opened, revealing the vice admiral of the United Navy, Charlotte. Her back straight, her posture poised. She had an air of elegance and maturity that makes her somewhat unique to the rest.
"I'm here to report the status of our forces, Fleet Admiral." Charlotte narrowed her gaze at the problem dragon, but immediately reported to Abraham. The middle-aged man merely nodded, swallowing what he had lost from the unexpected interruption.
On the other hand, Laplace merely chuckled and placed her pale fingers over her lips, seductively smiling and tempting the fleet admiral. She also gazed at the stone-faced lady with a grin as ideas began brewing inside her mind.
Charlotte calmly reported the status of the United Navy to the fleet admiral. The casualties they have received from the Colonial Dominion of Terra were the largest as it numbered over a hundred personnel. The report practically poured cold water of Abraham's recent satisfaction of their victory.
As she continued counting the damages of their fleet, vehicles, and personnel. Abraham finally understood that victories didn't always give good news. He would have to give them a proper burial in the cemetery of heroes back to the Port of Dawn.
"We have gathered all the bodies and identified them. Over a hundred comes from the United Army and United Navy, while over dozens originates from our allies. Most casualties emerged from the unexpected assault of Magus and the naval fleet combat in the western shores."
Charlotte further clarified, prompting Abraham and Laplace to furrow their eyebrows. Their recent desires had been carefully consumed by the results of their war against the United Navy.