Private meeting

Now Ethan is 23 years old. After many victories he went to his palace where his uncle Regent was waiting for him to return victorious.

(The regent is his uncle who raised Ethan after his parents death, he taught him fighting and other things, he was the one who made a 15 Year-old Ethan a cruel king)

As Ethan returned from the war, the regent stood at the entrance of the castle, a hint of a smile on his face. "Ah, Ethan, my young protégé," he said, his voice filled with pride. "I see you've returned victorious. Your ruthlessness on the battlefield is a testament to your growing strength as a king."

The regent's eyes gleamed with approval as he surveyed Ethan's battle-worn armor. "You have shown the enemy no mercy, and that is what will earn you the respect of your people and the fear of your enemies. Well done, Ethan. Well done."

(After the Celebration regent called Ethan to his room)

The regent's chamber was dimly lit, with only a few candles casting a warm glow on the luxurious furnishings. Ethan, still basking in the glory of their recent triumph, entered the room with a sense of anticipation.

The regent, seated behind a large wooden desk, gestured for Ethan to take a seat. "Congratulations on your victory," the regent said, their voice measured and calm.

Ethan nodded, their eyes locked on the regent's. "Thank you, Your Honor. I'm honored to have served."

The regent leaned forward, their expression serious. "Your victory has brought us to a critical juncture. We must now consider our next steps carefully."

Ethan leaned forward, their interest piqued. "I'm ready to discuss our future plans, Your Honor."

 A large map spread out on a nearby table. The map depicted the world, with several countries marked in red, indicating territories already conquered. More countries were marked with a bold 'X', signifying future targets.

Ethan's eyes widened as they gazed upon the map, his ambition ignited. "This is our plan, Your Honor?" He asked, his voice filled with determination.

* The regent nodded, his eyes gleaming with a similar fervor. "Yes, our ultimate goal is to rule the whole continent. And with your victories, we are one step closer to achieving this dream."

Ethan's gaze lingered on the map, his mind racing with strategies and battles to come. "I'm ready to lead our armies to victory, Your Honor. We'll conquer every last inch of this world."

As they sat down, his trusted advisor, Lord Thomas, approached him discreetly.

"Your Majesty," Lord Thomas whispered, "I've received intel that neighboring countries are planning to collaborate against us. They're scheduled to meet in a month to finalize their strategy."

The king's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications. "What's the nature of this collaboration?"

"It's unclear, sire, but rumor has it they'll be discussing a joint attack. After the meeting, they'll supposedly store the plans in the Elforia Fort, a heavily guarded fortress."

The king's expression turned determined. "I want you to find out more about these plans. Thomas, our skilled operative, will sneak into the Elforia Fort after the meeting and gather intel."

Ethan, already aware of his mission, began planning his infiltration. He knew the Elforia Fort would be heavily guarded, but he had a few tricks up his sleeve.

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