Reincarnated as a boss tyrant in the game
#258 - Tragic Character
“Fiana Bylait!”
Crown Prince Soren's eyes lit up, instantly grasping the story and significance behind the name.
Countess Fiana, born into a gradually declining knightly family of the Empire.
Despite the family's waning influence, her unwavering loyalty to the royal family earned her a significant responsibility: becoming the governor of the Stamm region.
Within the Empire's territory, not all fiefdom provinces were controlled by feudal lords and nobles; approximately one-fifth to one-quarter of the land directly belonged to the Empire.
In this context, the loyalty and status of the governors dispatched to these regions were particularly prominent.
In the game's history, when Prince Corin launched his rebellion, Countess Fiana was the first noble in the Northwest region to publicly condemn him.
Although her strength was relatively weak, and she didn't choose to directly confront Prince Corin, she never abandoned her loyalty.
At the critical moment when Blair dispatched troops to suppress Prince Corin, it was Countess Fiana who led her forces in a surprise attack from the rear, burning down Prince Corin's granary, an act that directly led to the collapse of Prince Corin's defense plan.
Because Prince Corin launched the rebellion two years ahead of schedule, his preparations and forces were far less extensive than they would have been two years later, as originally planned, making him unable to effectively resist Countess Fiana.
Prince Corin's rapid defeat didn't even give Countess Fiana enough opportunity to demonstrate her loyalty and courage to the Empire.
In the game, Countess Fiana had a famous quote exclusively hers, deeply etched in the hearts of every player: "I live for the Empire, and I die for the Empire! I will never allow anyone to destroy the Empire's peace!
Even if it costs my life."
This quote not only embodied her loyalty but also demonstrated her unwavering will and selfless dedication.
In the game, Countess Fiana's image was undoubtedly that of a tragic hero.
She successfully disrupted Prince Corin's conspiracy, but in the final moments of that struggle, she was unfortunately captured alive by Prince Corin and ended her life in a raging fire.
That famous quote was shouted out with her last ounce of strength as she was engulfed in flames, filled with sorrow and determination.
Faced with Crown Prince Soren's sudden, intense gaze, Countess Fiana felt a chill, and her body involuntarily broke out in goosebumps.
This sudden attention made her feel both surprised and uneasy.
Crown Prince Soren smiled and continued, "Indeed, before departing, I had already heard of Countess Fiana's great name, but I didn't expect to have the honor of meeting you so soon."
"His Majesty once mentioned that the stability of the Empire's feudal provinces relies entirely on the hard work and wisdom of you regional governors.
Hearing these words, a look of joy appeared on Countess Fiana's face.
Crown Prince Soren's recognition and the Emperor's praise were the highest honor for her, and an affirmation of her long-term loyalty and efforts.
At this moment, she felt that her sacrifices and persistence were worthwhile, and the peace and stability of the Empire were the goals she had pursued throughout her life.
Whether Emperor Gustav would say such words was indeed worth considering.
As a monarch with a thousand things to manage every day, he might have long forgotten that there was a figure like Countess Fiana in the Stamm region.
Soren's words were improvised, intended to appease and encourage this loyal regional governor.
"It is my honor to receive the praise of His Majesty and Your Highness," Countess Fiana stood up.
First, she bowed in the direction of the imperial capital, Lordsa, to show respect to the Emperor, and then she bowed to Crown Prince Soren.
"No need for formalities!" Crown Prince Soren replied with a smile, his attitude appearing amiable and humble.
"If I hadn't come, it would be one thing, but since I have come, I naturally cannot allow the Empire's backbone to be wronged.
Countess Fiana, I wonder what kind of assistance your managed region needs from me?"
Countess Fiana sat down again, pondering for a long time, obviously weighing whether she should bring up her difficulties.
Finally, she made up her mind, bit her lip, and said, "Your Highness, the most difficult aspects of developing the Stamm region are the frequent incursions by beastmen and the barren land.
The closer to the Northern Wilderness, the more barren the land, which is a consensus throughout the Empire.
The Stamm region is already close to the Northern Wilderness, and the quality of our land is only slightly better than the Northern Wilderness."
Her words revealed the two major problems facing the Stamm region: the threat from beastmen and the unfertile land, both of which severely restricted the region's development.
Soren's arrival might bring hope for solving these problems.
Although Countess Fiana had not yet personally visited Fulga City, she had already heard about the fertilizer bricks that the Crown Prince had brought, which were sweeping the Empire.
For the Stamm region, this was undoubtedly a shot in the arm.
If the Stamm region could use fertilizer bricks to improve the land, then the long-standing problem of land barrenness in the region might be solved.
As for preventing beastmen incursions, the solution seemed more direct.
As long as the Empire was willing to station troops in the Stamm region, the Gale Tribe, which had just suffered a great loss on the battlefield,
presumably wouldn't dare to easily cross the border in the short term.
"That's simple, I will temporarily station four legion battalions in the Stamm region," Crown Prince Soren said with a smile, his words revealing his control over the situation and his support for Countess Fiana.
"As for the problem of barren royal land, it's also easy to solve, but the workshop has only just been established, and production is limited," Soren continued.
"You should have heard of my rules, Countess."
Countess Fiana nodded quickly, she was naturally aware of the Crown Prince's rules.
Depending on the amount of raw materials provided, one could purchase a corresponding share of fertilizer bricks.
This meant that as long as the Stamm region could provide enough raw materials, it could exchange them for the fertilizer bricks needed to improve the land.
Such exchange conditions were undoubtedly a godsend for the Stamm region, which urgently needed to improve its land fertility.
However, Countess Fiana's expression immediately turned ugly.
The entire population of the Stamm region combined was only a little over fifty thousand, and many of them lived in mountainous areas.
Not only would it be difficult to collect these raw materials, but the yield would also not be high, a drop in the bucket compared to the vast land area of the Stamm region.
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