Chapter 1823 A Phantom?
Chapter 1823 A Phantom?
Passing along the busy streets, everyone was taken aback. All along the way, people would wave to them and some children would also jump up and down, calling them princess Fiona or characters in movies. Hey! Some others only thought they were too good-looking, commenting on their looks. After seeing Landon in the limo leading them onward, everyone knew they should be important guests. Landon had his window down at times, waving too. So everyone else also followed along, waving, smiling and blushing when hearing the comments. Are they really that good-looking? Hey! It makes them feel good.
Everything they saw made them smile, but nothing could prepare them for what was to come. Trumpets blew, people came up in uniform to greedy them, bowing and shaking their hands. And then, there was a grand dinner, with Landon introducing his family and several other important Baymardians in government they should know of. And then, they were taken to the luxury rooms they will spend the next month in. It was already 10 PM when they were finally settled in. Very quickly, Tacholla held a brief meeting with Amrous, Bilthozar and other Mirvs who hold important positions. Ministers and Commanders gathered, looking to their Leader in silence. The atmosphere was heavy and their faces cold. "I'm sure you all know why I've gathered you here." Tacholla spoke, sweeping his eyes across the group.
Only when you are a leader, do you know the weight your shoulders have to bear. "Remember the real reason we are here. Although satisfied, and although the Wind God has accepted his majesty Landon, this doesn't mean we will move on without caution."
--Silence–
Tacholla paused, allowing his words sink in. "1 month… We are here for 1 month. We not only need to study about the pale face people, but also those from other areas." "This is the first time we are getting first hand experience with the outside world. Thus, we must know how Baymard truly fairs compared to other territories." Everyone nodded. To protect themselves, they must understand the many enemies of the world. This was just common sense when it came to war. "And another thing…" Tacholla continued, In a week, we will officially begin Treaty talks." Their God can never steer them wrong. Perhaps for them to get over some hurdle, they need Baymard. Tacholla will need to do a deep investigation on how the people here live to see if they are truly happy before treaty talks in a week. He was doing this investigation to rest his heart and his mind. Because whether he did the investigation or not, he understood that their God, who greatly approved of Landon, wished for them to sign the treaty. So there was no use dragging the matter for so long. Again, they will also use this opportunity to talk to some Royals they met today from other parts of the world. The dark skin Royals from Zalipnia, Romain, are here on a visit. It was amazing to know that they had a seer among them who also pinpointed Landon as their Savior. How amazing is Landon, to be pinpointed out by various people across the world? They traveled all across the waters to uncharted territories, having never seen Landon before. How incredible was that? All signs showed that accepting the treaty which by the way, they read over on multiple occasions in Mirvanna and even on their journey here, was a good thing. The treaty showed that only Baymard was losing resources while they were gaining resources. The treaty will last for 20 years. After 20 years, new treaties will be drawn up. Of course at that time, the world would have also changed drastically, no longer needing Baymard's continuous input. At that time, they should no longer be 'babies' who can only crawl, but 'teenagers' who will find their own paths and grow strong. By that time, Landon concluded that he would have completely wiped out any remaining Resistance from Rebel Morgs or Adonis followers who will definitely cause trouble every now and then. Well, those were his secret plans. By then, the world might be in the 24th century, and later, he will push it to even higher levels. But all that was for the future. For now, the Mirvs drew their plans out, knowing how they must spend their 1-month time here.
Although… After laying on the beds and taking in the stunning beauty of their rooms, everyone closed their eyes with one last thought racing through their heads – Baymard was f**king awesome!!!! (*0*)
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Just like that, 4 days had gone by in a flash. Bilthozar was still in awe at how convenient it was to have a bank account with a bank card. Indeed, walking around with pouches of heavy coins is just too tiring. You need this? Swipe your card! You need that? Swipe your card here and insert your secret PIN and secret 8 digit password. No joke. Landon had required 2 PIN systems rather than 1. Without the 2, you can't swipe your card. He chose to start the hard way to prevent future fraud instances in the far, far future. Eventually, the world will become like the 21st century world he was from. And then, all sorts of crime will erupt. That's why he had already begun taking Cybersecurity very strictly. His systems out in place were far more encrypted than what modern technology was used to. He fixed many flaws still on earth and had it 50 times harder to break in. And till he dies, he will keep evolving the security like crazy. Let's put it like this. If hackers in modern times transport to Hertfilia and see his current systems, even they will sweat buckets wondering how on earth they were supposed to crack it open. The Mirvs visited the banks, went for routine check-up at the hospital, made appointments with the dentists, visited fun touristic sites, and even got so lost in fun that they nearly forgot their plan for snooping around. Everyday night time came, Tacholla will be bombarded by Mirvs who were growing impatient by the second. "Leader! How long again do we have to wait to sign the treaty? Do you know how fun driving is? I went crazy… I mean, I was investigating a place called Go-Kart Mania, and I have to say driving is the best thing ever. But do you know that only allies can learn how to drive and drive on the real roads in Baymard? How much longer do we have to wait?"
"Leader! I went to the public Libraries as you requested. But do you know that because we are non-allies we can only go to the 1st and 2nd floors? I heard allies can go right up to the 6th floor. So how much longer do we have to wait before you sign it?" Before, they didn't truly understand the differences, but after touring and visiting many sites, including touristic sites, they noticed the perks ally nations, students and senior citizens had. What the hell? It was as though they were taking crumbs here. Sure, the experience was great, but it would be greater if they came from ally nations. Which man wouldn't like driving one of these Baymardian vehicles? You know that Baymard has rental stores right? Some foreigners rent vehicles throughout their stay in Baymard. They have their driver's license and can cruise down the roads in pride. But what about them? They can only look on with envy. Tacholla in particular, was hanging out with other visiting Royals from ally territories, who hopped in vehicles gallantly. Tacholla could only sit in the passenger seats, discussing the manly driving tactics he saw. And as the days went by, it became more and more evident the true differences between allies and the regulars. Sign, sign, sign! What were they waiting for? Bam! Tacholla scripted his signature with lightning speed, almost tearing the page. Bahahahahahahah~
With a heart laugh, he felt more and more at ease knowing it was finally done. But before he could take a breather, Landon threw him and many others into the Barracks. Heh-heh-heh-heh~
Time to show him just how tough their training here could be. With that, Landon finished his business with the Mirvs and moved on with other matters. But while he was busy with technology, far, far away, his star pupil was now getting her hands dirty in Veinetta. The Phantom Woman Rebel King!
That was what a few called her.