Future Shock (Initial Project)

Vol. 3 Chapter 5 - Visitation

I nodded in agreement.

"I'm baffled at how you managed to gain such amount of independence, in just two days."

"It was because of you Director, May I speak the the truth? When I was first created I believed it would be the essential 'Master commanding his servant to do everything and anything he wants, for his own gain, with unconditional loyalty.' But, really... You treat us as if we are human beings like yourself."

"Well... You are, are you not?" I asked

"*scoffed laugh* Yes, Director. I was just saying how much it felt to gain rights, I guess this is how the Black people felt, when slavery was abolished?"

"Most probably. Oh-! Anyways, back to the topic; I agree with that but... It's not that I have doubts in your choice, but it's the Doubt they would even choose to even come into contact with us."

"They are in a desperate time sir, Princess Lynette and Knight Echethier are aware of our capabilities, they may appease to the King if possible, but as of now, We need to use some of our cards in diplomacy to try and-"

"Director!" Eventually Kara bursted into the room, I nearly fell off my rotating seat, while Gabriel fell off of his.

"W-wha-? Yes K-Kara, What seems to be the situation now?" I said as I stand up from my seat.

"We intercepted a Horse-drawn Convoy, of three carriages and Dozens of Horsemen, most likely escorts. They say they are from the United kingdom, and are serving as Envoys to the Directorate."

"...What?" I spoke, after a few moments of silence.

"Oh, And Princess Lynette and Elizabet are both in the convoy." She added in bluntly.

———2 Days Ago———

The Southern Regions, where the capital laid, has been starving themselves out, the Imperial Cut-off Territory severed the supply Transportation from the north to the south, and a naval blockade was conducted preventing Maritime Trade & Transportation, as-well as preventing allied assistance with their Iron-reinforced 80 & 100-cannon Galleons, all these resulted in the UKP draining themselves out of Military-grade Food, manpower, and resources.

In a meeting room, the King and several army personnel, including the Order knights, were discussing on the next course of action, but they all knew one thing, the longer this war ensues, the UKP will starve themselves out into submission.

"What do we do..." the Prince who was usually calm and optimistic, was beginning to have doubts.

"We can take them! We need to redirect all forces into a weakspot!" One Noble yelled, he was from the Northern Territory, and was now sheltered in the Capital. He was one of those nationalists.

"And how do you suppose we find that huh?! If we send out aerial or scout units they might as well be targeted and killed, We can't replace our losses, and we have no more contact with the north!" The prince retorted

Amidst this Lynette stood in her chair, this cornered situation has been eating her out, and the King prevented her from leaving the confines of the Capital, out of fear of another ambush, however she has been quite a help in tactics, but ever since they encountered their so called Steam-powered carriages, which they called 'Tanks' they have been pushed back, skill and number is no longer a factor.

"Forces have never even caught, let alone; Overwhelm, any of these Iron beasts... Our options are decreasing day by day..." one of the commanders uttered.

Eventually Lynette recalled events that happened prior to her return. The King, noticing her sudden expression, asked.

"My Daughter, Do you have something in mind for the next course of action?" The king said, which made several individuals in the chamber to look at her, waiting for an answer.