Bab 25: A Countermeassure.
As soon as he concluded the meeting, he ordered Sophia to prepare a carriage for him to a destination that remains vague. He didn't tell her where he was specifically going, he just told her that he wants Guilhem to come along with him.
When the two are together, it's most likely that they'll discuss a new piece of technology Ernest will introduce. The matter earlier in the meeting was all about Duke Gustav's dominion who are most likely to become belligerent as soon as the ambassador reported him about the current situation of EIghbury.
As a citizen of the Kingdom of Crentis, she knew well that Duke Gustav is a formidable foe that has the power to exterminate a whole city with a single spell.
She hoped Ernest would find a way to protect his people.
Inside the carriage, Ernest and Guilhem stared at each other, it was quiet to the point they could only hear the carriage producing a rattling sound and their breath escaping from their mouth. Guilhem remained silent as he thought that Ernest was just preoccupied with something.
And he was right.
Inside Ernest's mind, he was thinking of what sort of anti-air weapons he would summon. But without information about wyverns' specifications such as speed, weight, wingspan, power. He can't narrow his search.
Though there are a lot of arsenals that can take down a modern fighter aircraft, he still has to consider the cost.
Speaking of cost, he remembered that he had completed his mission of branding the movement of UNSP. Receiving 200,000 tyrant points on it.
"System, what is the next main quest?" He asked inwardly.
A holographic computer interface appeared before him.
[Main Quest Description: Now that you have branded your movement, offering a good show and a sharp look doesn't mean your rise to power is at hand. You're going to need to scale up your operation. And the right staffing decisions will make all the difference.
New mission: Build Your Squad.
Nobody governs alone, not Idi Amin, not Louis XIV who said "L'etat c'est moi," or "I am the state." When it comes to seizing power, you'll need a team you can trust to amplify your message and watch your back.
But when you're building a team to secure power in the first place, not just anyone will fit the bill. Like every leader, you need people with a diverse skill set.
Suggestions…]
"Okay system…" Ernest interrupted inwardly, "You can provide me with the suggestions later but for now I needed something for my city's protection first."
The system didn't complain, rather the interface turned into a system shop. There he found a variety of weapons made from Earth. Like an Iron Dome system for example, which cost 250,000 tyrant points. A MIM-104 Patriot for 200,000 tyrant points, and a lot of variety. All of which are reasonably expensive since they are modern missiles. Is this worth an investment?
He asked himself. When buying a ground-to-air missile system, it comes with a weapon. He can save money from buying individual missiles. After all, the power of the dwarves can create anything as long as they understand its mechanism and have the materials needed, no matter how complex the schematics are.
They were living cheat if their imagination did not limit them.
Ernest's current balance is 325,965.
Pondering what weapons he should buy he rapped his finger in the windowsill of the carriage's window. Then he decided. It cost him 300,000 tyrant points, leaving him 25,965 tyrant points.
They were overpowered weapons that are being used by the modern military back on Earth.
He crept out a smile as he imagined wyverns riders' reactions when they met an effective air defense system. The Divine Spear of Heavenly Flames? As long as it acts as a missile it can be shot down.
After completing his purchases, Ernest handed the blueprint of the weapons he bought to be replicated. Guilhem's eyes widened at the complexity of the weapon he wanted him to build.
"I wonder if we have silicon, gallium, and gallium arsenide, in the treasure mountains."
"Oh? You already learned some elements huh? I'm surprised." Ernest praised. "You dwarves are really intelligent when it comes to building things."
There are metalloid elements that have semiconductors properties that are widely used in electronics devices.
"Not at all, Volksfuhrer." Guilhem rubbed his head shyly, "We won't possibly know how to do this without you. I think you are a genius."
"You flatter me Guilhem, this is nothing but my cheat power. I can summon everything I want but it has limitations. I even think that when you learn all the technologies I have in mind you'll surpass me. No, the dwarves will surpass any race when it comes to knowledge."
"Nothing is certain Volksfuhrer, there are still those beastman whose constructions and engineering skills are equal to us."
They laughed together.
"It makes me wonder about your origin Volksfuhrer," Guilhem said. "It was like you were from another world."
Of course, anyone who uses their brains can figure that out as he has been introducing a lot of technologies unknown to them in this world.
"You can say that."
"So you came from another world," Guilhem asked inquisitively.
Ernest said nothing. At least it was not the right time to disclose the truth about his identity. But he already made it ambiguous. For sure Guilhem already knew that he came from another world based on the things he had done. Like summoning technologies.
He changed the topic. "Are there any races other than elves, dwarves, beastman?"
"Yes of course and there are a lot of them such as dragonewts, orcs, kobolds, to name a few. But the word's on the street said that they are being harassed, discriminated against, exploited by foreign powers. Causing most of them to migrate to other lands or to neutral countries. Also, I'm not sure if this is true but there are countries across the ocean that are governed by demi-humans. After the war, most of the demi-humans here fled and sought refuge there."
Ernest contemplated the words Guilhem just said. Across the ocean huh? So that means that the world he is living in is not in a form of Pangea. He wondered how many countries in this continent. And how many continents are in the world? The map he acquired after securing Lord Enrico's palace didn't answer him as it was only a regional map.
He'll need to have world information in the future so that he can think before he steps.
After five minutes, they arrived at the steel mill, Ernest and Guilhem naturally headed straight to their secret facility built inside this massive factory.
It was similar to a hangar. The giant door rolled up and beyond it, the anti-air weapons he bought from the system stood before him.
"Is this the weapon you're talking about?" Guilhem scanned the big piece of machinery in front of him. While Ernest, who was a fan of military technology, felt awed and moved at what he just saw.
It was a dream of every military enthusiast. To see a cool weapon in real life.
"Precisely," Ernest confirmed. "This beast will protect us from aerial threats. It can even reach Gustav from this location."
"Oh…" Guilhem gasped in amazement. "Not only do they look intimidating and powerful, but they are also a fine piece of art."
Guilhem was pumped up, eager to know every inch of it.
…
300 kilometers north of Eighbury, there's a city governed by a duke, its name is Elm. Named after Duke Gustav Elm himself.
In the center of the palace, there was a grand dining hall that can serve at least 40 people. However, there was only one man using it. A majestic middle-aged man with long red hair that flows tenaciously as steel and an impressive beard, His name is Duke Gustave Elm.
Gustave Elm, a martial genius and a master mage, and in the war against the Kingdom Elba, he stood on the frontlines himself and slaughtered wave after wave of enemies. In recognition of his valor, he was the first knight in the kingdom's history ever to be made a duke and given authority over an entire western region. Now he's the Protector of the North. The man's fiercely loyal to the king, even after the defeat of the Kingdom of Crentis, his loyalty wasn't dissuaded. The Empire let him hold his position as the duke of the western region on the condition they'll not hurt the king. Oslo obviously accepted as he'll do anything just to his king alone. Even in death and in defeat, his loyalty only remains in his king.
One man entered the dining hall carefully so as not to bother him during his dinner. He knelt down.
"Your Grace, I have bad news to report..."
"Didn't I tell you not to disturb me while eating?" Duke Gustav said sternly.
Peter shrieked, his legs trembling at his piercing voice.
"I'm going to excuse myself…yes." Peter agitated as he rose to his feet.
"Since it's bad news I'll humor it." Gustav wiped off the food stain in the corners of his mouth with the handkerchief.
"It's about the city of Eighbury, your grace."
PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA 
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Mein123142 Good day my loyal readers. I'm sorry if I published this chapter late as I were in a league's tournament in which unfortunately we lose. Anyways, I'm fine now. My rage and tilt were already dissuaded.
We are getting into action soon so buckle up!