A Story Of A Country That Got Isekai'd

Chapter 35 - Asylum

Everyone just stood there, shocked by the revelations. They can't exactly know what to do.

The demi-humans or the Giniana-ians continuously bowed towards everyone. That prompted the navy officials to say something, they were then translated.

"Please be on your feet, your concerns would be passed towards our authorities. For the time being, please cooperate with our procedures."

With that the issue were resolved for now. The supposed Prince and Princess were then scrutinized, the two were theb escorted towards one of the buildings in the base, they were accommodated in one of the VIP rooms. Others were then escorted towards the facility wherein the crew of the Crelant were held. The facility has been turned to a proper holding area with proper bunks, bathroom and a large dining and recreation area. The "Ginians", the officers prefer to calk them that way, were astonished with how they are being treated.

The situation were quickly reported to the higher ups and the Regent got wind of it.

Later that afternoon he flew to Cleos to personally meet this "Ginianaians" or "Ginians" as the latter is difficult to say and spell.

The Regent arrived at the naval base by helicopter. And they quickly head towards one of the buildings.

Inside a conference area, the two supposed royalties sat there waiting for the Regent. Through one way mirrors the Regent were able to observe the two.

The two are quite young, supposedly at their late teenage years, the are wearing quite an odd garments but it has a blend of medieval era clothes back at Earth, but very different conpared to the Archesians.

He was then briefed about the situation.

Three days ago their ship departed on one of the southernmost port of the Northern Continent. They technically hijacked the ship as they need to overpower the Imperial officers and guards manning the cargo ship and they fled South immediately.

But within hours they were spotted by a Imperial patrol ship and were chased. Good thing one our patrol aircraft spotted then and took care of the chasing Imperial. They were intercepted by the corvette Tulip and supported by the patrol ship Stacie.

Inspection of their ships revealed musket type weapons, some naval cannons and different melee weapons. Their cargo includes provisions and fresh water. But the most important thing is we have confirmation on the presenve of oil. At least a dozen barrels are still aboard the ship, this is pure unfiltered crude oil.

After they arrived here, we received more information about the Northern Continent. There are three Kingdoms and all are basically colonies of the Empire of Scolus. The Kingdom of Giniana are the largest and occupies the Western side. On the North, the great Kingdom of Dwarves reside and is the second largest. The third is located on the East, the smallest and based from them, this Kingdom possess one of the largest port on the continent. They are known to be the largest port wherein trade with the Empire and one of the Centrals are held. That country is the next stop of our Exploration fleet.

After the long briefing the Regent Prince immediately entered the room where the Prince and Princess nervously waited. A couple of Archesian translators are also present with a couple of Marines guarding the door.

"I'm Artur Leon, this is my younger sister Rita Leon. I thank you for the warm reception, it's my pleasure to meet you, Your Highness."

"Likewise, but please let's drop the formalities. I'm Kharles Cylvania, as they have told you, I am the Crown Prince and acting Regent."

The two then proceeded to chat before they got serious.

"I'll be frank, we are asking for your help. Please help us to defeat the Empire out of our Kingdom." the Prince said smilingly, hope in his eyes could be clearly seen.

"I think you got the wrong impression about us, Prince. We are no liberators and how can you be sure that we will blindly help you? Are you sure that we are not as tyrant as those Imperials? How can you be sure that we would take you in and not sell you out on the Imperials? Are we a charity?" as the words of the Prince got translated, the hopeful eyes of the two can be clearly seen diminishing by every word.

"But I am not that kind of Prince and we are not that kind of country. With my authority I'll give you an asylum, by our law you would be treated as refugees and or as defectors. But I am not assuring you that we would be able to help your country. You have risked your life in getting here, for such a young age you are quite commendable."

The meeting finished without much resolution besides that the two royalties would be regelated as political refugees being they are royalties. The rest of crew then would be accepted as refugees.

That night a press conference were held on the naval base in which the demi-humans from the Northern Continent were disclosed. Overnight they have gained the support of the Cardonian public, within the couple of days, people have been supporting a military action against the Empire.

Many politicians took the opportunity and has blown the issue into the national level. And for the next week it has been favorite topic for the public. A documentary featuring tge 'refugees' made headlines, it features the unjust treatment the demi-humans are experiencing at the hands of the Empire. The Prince and Princess became a national symbol of how unjust the world this is.

The public sentiment were fully supporting a military action against the Empire, the encounter on the Battle for Schielde has convinced the public that the Empire is a very tyrant country. And being the powerful country as they are, they felt that they should do something.

The Cardonians are a peaceful nation and high levels of morality. And with how the Imperials are acting it is like slapping them in the face.

The demi-humans are being treated as slaves and worse yet even being treated way worse than an animal. This triggered the sensitive human rights group to agree on a military action.

Within a week since the arrival of the Ginians they have stirred the whole country.

An emergency assembly was even called. This is where the military. The nobility, the parliament and the King or the Regent would do a formal resolution.

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"You are suggesting a full on 'invasion', General?"

"It is not an 'invasion' but intervention, as far as the public sees it, we would help in liberating their home country. And besides we could now secure our oil shortages.".

"General, that doesn't solve the issue here. You are suggesting that we take the whole Navy and land troops on a sovereign state."

"Sovereign state? Those are colonies and its brave citizens risk their lives just to ask for help!" an old senator argued.

"Our nothern shore are in constant harassment by these Imperials, the fishing industry is declining by the moment. The new seas are full of fishes yet we can't set sail because of them!" a parliament representative cried out.

The Regent then stepped in, "We would deploy military force in the pretense of liberating the Kingdom of Giniana. At the same time we would be able to secure oil and metal supplies that would help our deficits."

"You're highness! For a hundred years our military is there for the sole purpose of self defense".

The officials then continued to argue on the National Parliament Building. Cardonia is still a Monarchy but during the years, the people has been allowed to have a say in the government through representatives.

But then a soldier then barged in, he was panting heavily. He looks like he has some very grave news to deliver. Grave news indeed.

"Our Diplomatic Fleet were attacked en route to the Kingdom of Dylasla. The flotilla flagship, the Reliance has suffered medium damage and a few casualties!"