255 – The Abduction – The Neutral Security Treaty Organization
After the war, King Orlando I of Uk ran embarked on yet another reform shortly after.
“The people of Uk ran have matured now. I think the time has come for the people to decide the future of the country for themselves.”
Constitutional monarchy.
As a political system adopted by the United Kingdom of Britain, the monarchy is exercised within the limits set by the constitution, and the representative of the nation is determined through direct voting by the people.
Orlando I knew all too well the limits of monarchy.
Right now, even the former king and his father made the wrong decision and became a de facto vassal of the Empire.
If a monarch makes a mistake, he should avoid shaking the very foundations of the country as much as possible.
Democracy, of course, was not a perfect political system. Crowd psychology was the main culprit that blinded people and made them fall away from correct judgment.
But King Orlando I saw the power of his people directly during the last Uk ranian civil war.
A monarch without the support of the people is just a shell. Because there are people, there is a monarch, and only when all these people come together and move in the right direction can the country develop.
So Orlando I boldly laid down his power.
“As of today, you are the owners of the Kingdom of Uk ran. I will take a step back now and look at your decision.”
“We will announce the members of the new cabinet. The first Prime Minister is Ernst Pell, former Minister of War, and will continue as Prime Minister until the general elections scheduled for next June.”
And it was an incredibly unconventional decision.
“Uk ran accepts a constitutional monarchy? For what the hell? Is the king of that country going to grow thorns if he doesn’t do something eccentric even for a day?”
A warlord who won an overwhelming victory in the war against the Soviet Empire and made it a true powerhouse.
In the process, Orlando successfully reformed Uk ran, and as civil war broke out, his opponents were also naturally purged.
As a de facto monarch, he was at his peak, and he was also a reformer leading the golden age of Uk ran.
Who the hell could resist his decision?
Unless suddenly his head spins around, declaring war on the whole world.
It was clear that Orlando I’s position would not be shaken no matter what.
No, maybe even if he declares war on the whole world, the people will give him overwhelming support.
But not all of them viewed King Orlando I’s choice badly.
Since Uk ran is currently acting as a de facto leader of the Neutral Security Treaty Organization.
Some voices of concern have been voiced about the mishaps that will happen when too much authority is given to one person in power.
But whatever happened.
The train following the railroad of the era has already departed.
Imperial year 347 May.
The Kingdom of Uk ran has entered a new era with a cabinet led by Chancellor Ernst Pell.
***
Walter 3rd Bureau.
Raiga, the capital of the Principality of Rahit.
The first official meeting held immediately after the establishment of the Neutral Security Treaty Organization (NSTO) with the end of the Soviet-Uk ranian War in the eastern part of the continent.
The place of the first meeting was the royal palace in Raiga.
It is the third international organization to be born after the Imperial Alliance and the Free Association, and the first neutral organization.
In order to cover the moment that will remain on the road of history, the royal palace was filled with crowds of reporters and spectators flocking to see him.
The representatives of the NSTO and those who expressed their participation in the meeting were with the monarchs of the three kingdoms of Baltor, including the Principality of Esto, the Principality of Lahit, and the Kingdom of Tuaren.
Ernst Pell, the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Uk ran.
And heads of state, including the new president of the Republic of Polania.
However, it was not only the heads of state who attended the event.
Since the NSTO is a neutral security treaty organization, the maintenance of political neutrality and military cooperation among the treaty organizations. In addition, experts in the relevant fields were also invited for continued cooperation in the fields of economy and science and technology.
Among those invited, there were quite a few Uk ranian soldiers.
Brigadier General Erwin Ruth, head of the Ground Technology Research Department, was one of those people who attended on behalf of the Director of the Defense Magic Science Research Institute.
And next to him was Colonel George Smith, head of the Uk ranian Army’s Mechanized Troops.
“Meeting, just thinking about it makes my head hurt.”
“Aren’t we bridesmaids anyway? At the very least, I would set it up as a folding screen when discussing defense projects.”
“…… I know yeah! If that’s the case, then why are you calling me!”
“I called because I have something to do.”
“Oh, what is it? Brigadier Nikolai Hilbert! Is the brigadier here too?”
“Even if you look at it like this, you are the deputy director for defense planning.”
The Defense Planning Agency was newly established when the war with the Soviet Empire, which has now disappeared into the dark side of history, became increasingly visible.
After that, as the Ministry of War was disbanded and reorganized under the name of the Ministry of Homeland Defense, the Deputy Minister for Defense Planning also had actual authority, not a mere cosmetic position.
In wartime or similar situations, he also holds the vacant position of war planning director, a key position that is considered the best among the staff of the Uk ranian Army.
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Of course, he was from the 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion, which is called ‘Milky Way’ in the Uk ranian Army.
As much as he proved his ability through the great war, there was no other opinion about Nikolai Hilbert taking the position of Deputy Director for Defense Planning.
He was originally a person who sang that he was no match for a field soldier.
“How is Colonel Luna Aire these days? I haven’t heard from you lately.”
“I was discharged.”
“Yes!?”
“I changed my occupation to a civil servant at the Ministry of Home Affairs as a special loan instead.”
“The Ministry of Home Affairs…… It’s actually a promotion.”
Both Erwin Ruth and George Smith looked surprised at the word that she, who was considered a natural soldier, had been discharged, but she nodded her head, saying that she knew that.
Isn’t the Ministry of Home Affairs a government agency specialized in domestic security and information warfare?
This time, it seemed that Orlando I was discharged from military service and became a member of the cabinet in line with the transition to the government cabinet system that King Orlando I strongly promoted.
“Well, there’s no way we can just rot a talented person like Colonel Luna Aire.”
“Sure it is.”
“Now, to be honest, I still have a lot of time left. Wouldn’t you like to solve the unfinished business?”
“To say it twice is nagging. There is a bar that I previewed yesterday. How about a light drink after a long time?”
“Not bad.”
The moment the three men were about to leave the conference room laughing hahahaha.
“Ohhh, who are all these?”
“?”
An old man with a completely hoarse voice appeared. At first, they were embarrassed to know who they were, but soon they were able to quickly recall their names through the medal on their chest and the white Kaiser beard.
Marshal Sigorsky of Vienne.
One of the three marshals of the Republic of Polania, he was a cavalry general of Polania who ran to the rescue of Uk ran during the recapture of Lunetsk in the past.
I heard that he is currently serving as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Polania, which is beginning to be reorganized.
“They were huddled together in case someone wasn’t the protagonists of the war. Are the other idiots who couldn’t even jump into the battlefield be bullied?”
“As Marshal Sigorsky, he deserves to participate.”
Brigadier General Nikolai Hilbert, who was the most senior officer, lightly bowed his head, and George Smith and Erwin Ruth followed suit.
Vienne Sigorsky responds with a hearty smile to the respectful greetings of the three.
“Originally, I had to go to Uk ran separately, too. The post of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is not too busy.”
“It is natural. Shouldn’t we manage all three armies?”
Polania was gradually reducing its army, which had developed abnormally.
Because the country’s economy was completely ruined by the hasty war, they went into inevitable disarmament.
This is why the Joint Chiefs of Staff was established, which did not exist before.
The support money concentrated in the army is equally distributed among the three armies, while holding each other’s forces in check.
Through rapid disposition or improvement of obsolete equipment or armaments, drastic reduction in armaments is sought.
Disarmament and economic recovery were among the first promises of the newly elected president.
Of course, it still had a rough relationship with the Reinhardt Empire, but as long as it was the Republic of Polania in charge of the eastern continent in the NSTO.
It was because the threat of war had naturally diminished.
We went beyond close cooperation with Uk ran to the position of a quasi-alliance. Will we really attack Polania, a member of the NSTO?
Also, the Socialist People’s Republic of Slava in the north is also currently focused on rebuilding the country.
It did not pose a great threat to the Republic of Polania.
“So, where are you going? I understand that there are no military-related discussions or meetings on today’s schedule.”
“Since we haven’t seen each other in a while, I’m thinking of having a casual chat with my comrades!”
Chairman Vienne, who immediately understood Erwin Ruth’s meaning, burst into a big laugh as if he had no idea what he was saying.
“Ha ha ha! No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t seem like it should be taken lightly.”
“Do you want to accompany the enemy?”
To go a step further, what about Colonel George Smith offering the enemy a spot for a nap?
It was such a scene that a stranger would doubt their ears and eyes at the same time if they saw it.
“No, I am grateful, but I will decline. Now that I’m older, my body can’t stand it if I’m like that in broad daylight.”
“Is that so?”
“If so, I will go back now. Nice to meet you. You guys have only changed your rank, nothing has changed.”
“It was really nice to meet you.”
With that, the short meeting with Marshal Polania ended. The old general nodded his head as he looked at the young Uk ranian soldiers who would lead the new era.
I see.
It is said that Uk ran was a blessed country.
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Back story not described in the story #3
The 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion is currently called the Milky Way (Milky Way) in the Uk ranian Army.
This is because, among the personnel assigned at the time of its initial establishment, most of those who survived several wars became generals or high-ranking officials of national ministries.
Brigadier General Nikolai Hilbert, who was commissioned as one of the few officers with Enoch Levandel, and Brigadier General Erwin Loos, who served as a platoon commander under him, are among them.
However, according to Enoch Levandel’s will, private organization within the military was strictly prohibited, and an unwritten rule was created that members of the 8th Assault Magical Infantry Battalion were not assigned to personnel-related tasks.
It seems that only those who have been discharged from military service are being maintained.
In addition, the Neutral Security Treaty Organization, commonly known as NSTO (Nesto), which has emerged as the third force following the Freedom Association and the Imperial Alliance, consists of the three Baltic states, the Kingdom of Uk ran, and the Republic of Polania, which are the Imperial Alliance and the Free Alliance. It is recognized as an international buffer zone and an intermediate trade zone in the field of economic and technological cooperation between the two powers.
The 3 Baltic states joined the NSTO after leaving the Freedom Association.
On the other hand, we are currently discussing the merger as a formal federation centered on the Tuaren Kingdom, which is the largest among the three countries.
In the case of the Republic of Polania, it succeeded in incorporating some areas occupied during the Soviet War into its own territory through gentle negotiations.
In fact, since they have risen to a level that is not far behind other powers in terms of territory and national power, the role of these NSTOs in the international community is expected to continue to expand.
If the Freedom Alliance reveres freedom and capital, and the Imperial Alliance reveres control and duty, the basic ideology of the Neutral Security Treaty Organization is peace and harmony.
As the secretary-general of the NSTO, politicians, soldiers, and diplomats of the country they belong to are appointed every three years, and they are rotated in turn.
There are formally Nesto troops and general-level manpower in command of the troops under its umbrella, but at present, it is only a shell army with no actual troops.
