Deus Nos Ducit Ad Astra Per Aspera

The Ball came to a sudden halt with the collapse of Arthur of Manchester. This caused the Guards to detain everyone and question them of anything they could find useful.

It was concluded after checks that Arthur was not poisoned and no foul play was found. But due to the questioning and with the halt of the Ball once everything was done all guests left.

This was a disaster for King George as the news spread like wildlife and made him almost rip his hair out. You can say that Anastasia got back at him alright.

Arthur's father the Duke of Manchester was furious at this but couldn't do anything about it as the Doctors diagnosis was that Arthur got a seizure and collapsed.

Arthur is effectively mentally broken, speaking incoherent words and spouting blabbering.

The cause of all this, Anastasia, is none the wiser of what happened. She is more confused than everyone else. With the abrupt end of the Ball, Nicolas and Anastasia returned to Russia.

-12.8.1905-

Months have passed after the incident as the case has been fully closed due to no evidence of any poison or any man made reason for Arthur's condition. King George of Britain finally can have a sigh of relief as the chaos is over and he can finally rest.

Meanwhile Anastasia is in the secret Lab in Siberia.

"Your Highness these machines will enable our men to fly in the sky, do recon missions and relay the information with the Radios in real time to the comand."

The Researcher eagerly showcased the machine with pride of his creation.

"Good work, now I have a new job for you."

Anastasia was happy with the progress of technology under her Company as this will give Russia the ability to surpass Britain and become the new World Power.

Despite her Uncle and extended family being the rulers of Britain, she still needs to think for her Nation and people first. The interests of Russia and her people come first. With her going to be the next ruler of Russia, her interests are the Nations and the people's.

"Yes your Highness what task do you have for me?"

The Researcher was happy to do more and expand his knowledge by learning from the Saint. Her wisdom is far greater than everyone else's.

Those are the thoughts of mostly everyone who follow Anastasia. They see her as a blessed Princess who will lead them to prosperity. And with this belief they are ready to die for it, if it can help Anastasia bring the paradise to Russia they will give themselves up.

Anastasia however was not aware of the zealous thoughts of her men.

"I need you to look into our current wapons and see if you can improve them or even make entire new ones that will be better of what we have now."

The Researcher who heard her nodded.

"I will see it through your Highness."

Anastasia looked at him and nodded. It's time for her to leave.

"Constantine, ready my car, we are going home."

Constantine who was with her the entire time of course knows of Anastasias ownership of Imperial Inc.,her power and what she has done and is doing for her Nation.

Being the personal guard of Anastasia and having her trust is the reward for his loyalty to her.

"Yes, your Highness." Constantine smiled as he went to start the car.

The Lab does not have any rail connection as its secrecy is paramount. So anything that comes and goes from the Lab is by car.

Anastasia walked toward the exit after some small talk with the scientists as she took and elevator and went outside the Lab. There her car is waiting with Constantine on the driver's seat.

Click

As she entered the car which immediately started to drive back to civilization.

"Constantine, I can feel the tensions rising in the world. We are inching closer to a war unlike anything we have seen. This is why I need to strengthen Russia so we can survive the war that will come."

Anastasia had a serious expression as she said this.

"If what you say is true, your Highness, then this war will take millions of souls. I pray that such war never occurrences but we need to be prepared. So you have my full support."

Constantine smiled at the rear view mirror looking at Anastasia who smiled back at him.

"Thanks Constantine, I will save Russia from this war and have it rise above others."

Anastasia is determined to see Russia as a victor in the war so it can rise further than it already is.

At any cost.