Sir, Todd called out to Jackson who was busy dealing with loads of paperwork on his desk . Huh? Oh! Is it already time? Jackson pulled himself up from the chair . It was time for the first train to depart with carts full of coal . Nngh… dammit . My bones ache . You should get a checkup at the hospital… Ah, no . Its nothing like that . Jackson approached the window and opened it . Bright light flooded into the room as Jackson looked out at the broad street . It was the street that was connected to Khalodians central plaza . It was so wide that it allowed thirty carriages side-by-side, but even that didnt seem like it was enough . To see this place so crowded… The city that started so weak was now an empire that was unparalleled in power . All the merchants joined the Khalodian Empire for better profits that came from the free trade that the Empire provided . The empire also created roads that connected Khalodian to neighboring countries . The Khalodian Alliance created by these nations and n.o.bles was now so strong that it sp.a.w.ned an Anti-Khalodian Clan . However, that wasnt enough slow their growth . Its good that we have an enemy . Jackson thought of what happened a while ago . -Leave them alone . - He had collected information about the forming of a new alliance; however, Emperor Joonb.u.m ordered him to leave it be . It wasnt what Jackson originally had intended; he was h.e.l.lbent on crus.h.i.+ng the enemy completely so that they would never dare to stand against Khalodian again . I was a fool . That wouldve created a cycle of revenge . Under Joonb.u.ms orders, there was no such thing . In fact, more people requested to be protected under Khalodian . The Anti-Khalodian Clan only taunted and tried to provoke the Khalodian Empire, but it united the people of the Empire to stand firm against the enemy . The Anti-Khalodian Clan also did not seem to truly intend to attack the empire . In fact, they asked for peace and sent their information willingly under the table . They even send their children to study abroad in our empire . It was what the n.o.bles and royals of the other countries were currently doing . They sent their children over and admitted that they had no intention to oppose the empire . Our new military law has been adjusted . It will bring in at least a hundred and fifty thousand female soldiers into our military . We will have our new female recruits fill in the roles of medics and other operational personnel . Didnt the generals and other officers oppose the idea? No . They have no opposing thoughts on the issue . I see . It is as you expected . Our territories are growing so quickly that we lack the manpower to properly protect our empire against monsters and bandits . Besides, the weapons that Joonb.u.m brought over allowed women to fight without any physical limitations . But… Sir Jackson . Are you really going to gift guns as presents? Jackson flinched . Todd looked upon Jacksons back and asked, If we send out our secret weapon… it might pose a future threat . I ask that you have the emperor rethink the idea . Jackson frowned, he had the same thoughts as well . However, Joonb.u.m was confident about giving out their newly-created small rifles as presents . -It cant be a secret for too long . Its better we give out what we can create than to have our stuff leaked . They will definitely work on their own to recreate the things if we give it out, and sure it will speed up their progress, but its under our careful watch . We will also let the whole world know that we are giving away our guns . It will make it harder for other countries to attack us with the weapon that we freely gave away . Besides, we are not going to stand still and do nothing while others develop their own weapons . - It was absurd . n.o.bles did not care about promises, nor did they care about other peoples thoughts . However, Jackson now realized what Joonb.u.m was focused on . Its okay . These guns that we are giving out are simpler versions that require reloading each time they fire . Even if they try to do something with the weapons, we will always be a step ahead . Hmm . Todd nodded . He understood what Jackson said, but he still had doubts . Oh, Officer Todd . Y-your Highness! Todd bowed deeply at the waist as Joonb.u.m frowned . Its okay, dont be so formal . Just call me Sir Joonb.u.m like you always have . Dont make things so complicated . Yes, Your Highness… Uh, I will see to it . Todd shook his head . Joonb.u.m always insisted on such things, but it was difficult to comply . Just consider it an order from the emperor . Its not like I let any other king or n.o.ble do that to me, and you guys are special . Joonb.u.m laughed . Like Todd, Joonb.u.m allowed all the people he knew from his beginning days here to address him without formalities . Jackson looked upon Joonb.u.m with respect . This man… is a blessing to Khalodian . No, to this world .