Chapter 513: Into a Predicament / Ranelle

“It seems that economic growth is going well in all countries.”

As he said this while reviewing the data for each federal country, the director of the Economic Affairs Agency began to explain.

“It seems that the effects of the federal economic zone are finally starting to take effect. Tariffs on exports and imports have been eliminated, and open economic activity is resulting in wealth for the entire Federation.”

“Well, then, perhaps it’s time to start thinking about tax breaks for ordinary citizens.”

“I don’t think it’s time yet.”

“Why is that? I think it’s possible, looking at the public budget.”

“Because there’s not as much money left in the federal government as the numbers indicate.”

“Then where is the abundance of money in these numbers going?”

“In the pockets of royalty, former royal families, and high-ranking government officials…….”

“I see. I knew there was some corruption, but when so much money is being siphoned off, it is unacceptable, and something must be done about it.”

It was difficult to uproot the bad systems in each country since their roots were so deeply rooted in the system.

I thought I had eliminated the corruption on the surface, but I had no idea that there was still so much influence that the wealth could not be returned to the citizens.

I then tried to gather trusted government officials to discuss how to deal with the situation but before I could do so, anomalies began to occur that shook the Amurian Federation.

“A rebellion within the Chinook Kingdom?”

“Yes, we have already dispatched the federal army, and I am sure it will be put down soon, but what should we do with the people involved?”

“The ringleaders and key figures should be arrested and put on formal trial. No charges will be brought against anyone other than those involved.”

As a large nation, there can be internal disputes. I had thought of it lightly, but the bad news did not end there.

“It’s a disaster! A rebellion has broken out in the Republic of Valeant and the State of Revenant. The scale of the rebellion is growing rapidly, and it seems likely that it will spread to neighboring countries as well!”

More reports followed, and the next one shocked me to the point that my heart almost stopped.

“Urgent report! Queen Menemiah of the Linea Kingdom has been assassinated! It seems that all hell has broken loose in the Kingdom of Linea!”

I wondered if I had been lucky and things had been going well, but my chest tightened at the bad news that came one after the other.

Before the paperwork could be processed, more bad news arrived one after another from various parts of the Federation.

“Large-scale riots broke out in various countries, including Iwom, Lodum, and Melorika! Government facilities have been attacked, and many people have been killed or injured!”

“The Kingdom of Razam has declared its secession from the Amuria Federation and has deployed its army to neighboring countries, which are now at war.”

“The 108th division of the federal army has staged a coup d’etat and has taken control of several cities in the east!”

The final report came from a well-known person.

“President Ranelle, King Emou has an urgent message for you.”

I immediately picked up the phone because I wanted to discuss the current situation with him. King Emou’s voice was heavy and somber, as I had not heard it for a long time.

“I have no time to waste, so I’ll just tell you what I need you to do. Get a trustworthy escort and leave the place at once.”

“What do you mean?”

“A plot to assassinate you is underway and it seems that things are already moving so fast that there is nothing we can do to stop them.”

“Who the hell……is……doing that?”

“Also, don’t trust anyone in the government or military, it’s hard to tell who the enemy is in the Federation now. I wish I could help you, but my house is already surrounded by an unknown army, and it will be……impossible for me to escape.

“I will send an army to help you immediately!”

“If you have time for such a thing, run away. Yes, rely on the Iron Knights. You can trust them.”

Saying this, King Emou cut off the communication but before the audio was completely cut off, I heard a rustling noise, so it might have been the encircling army rushing into the mansion.

I was very worried and my chest was tightening, because I did not know what the situation was like.