Deus Nos Ducit Ad Astra Per Aspera

-23.11.1905-

3 Months have passed since Anastasias Sainthood declaration. The Empire celebrated the occasion and life went on normally afterwards.

Anastasia is in her office as she reads reports about current activities within the Empire.

Imperial Inc. has expanded internationally for the first time. The Qing Dynasty is the first Nation to have the company operate in it.

With the help of Anastasias company the Russian Spy Agency has infiltrated multiple Agents inside the Qing Dynasty. With the training they received from the reformed Agency they successfully created multiple operation cells within the Nation.

With this they slowly influenced the Qing to be tied closer and depend to the Russian Empire. With this power they made Qing sell the Tuva Region for more assistance in modernisation.

The Qing happily sold the Region as its of no significance to them. Basically the entire Government committed High Treson against itself as it sold the Tuva region.

The Modernisation they got in return was in Railways and roads connecting the Nations cities. Making them depend on them even more.

The Tuva Region itself was incorporated into the Siberian Oblast as a sub-governorate.

This purchase was ignored by the rest of the world as if they didn't care about it.

Currently as Anastasia read the reports and made new orders to be sent out she got a call from the Telephone.

"Yes?"

"Sorry for the interruption your Highness, but we have updates from Lab-106 that they succeeded in their experiment and are requesting your audience."

It was Victoria, she called Anastasia after she got the news from the Lab of their success.

'They managed to make an new alloy?'

Anastasia was impressed at the work of her Scientists.

"Get me my car ready."

"Understood, your Highness."

As she hung up the phone she looked at the man standing next to her.

"So, Constantine what do you think they made?"

Constantine who always is with Anastasia looked at her and thought.

"I can say certainly that they made something good to have them request your personal presence."

Anastasia though, he's not wrong. The men in the Lab are one of, if not the best minds in the world. They must have created something good to warrant something like this.

"Come, let's get going." Anastasia stood up as she made her way toward the exit with Constantine tailing her.

-After arriving at the Lab-

As they took and elevator down to the secret Lab they were met with the Head Scientist of the Lab.

"Welcome, your Highness to Lab-106. We are in charge of making new armor for the Military and civilian infrastructure."

There are multiple Labs scattered around Siberia as each serve their own purpose. With the numbers being random as to confuse anyone who got information about them of their true numbers.

Lab-106 is mainly for the creation of protection for the Military but also the creation of sturdy material for infrastructure.

Anastasia nodded as the Scientists lead her to the Lab for showcasing.

"I present you, the Titanium-Aluminum alloy!"

The Scientists eagerly showcased the new metal.

Anastasia examined the metal. It's as light as Aluminum and as tough as Titanium. She is fascinated at this marvel of creation.

"How did you do it?" She asked as she picked up the metal.

"Well, with the machines you personally made for us, we used determination and prayers to accomplish this."

The Scientists answer as he scratched his head.

Screeech!*

Everyone's ears hurt as they stuttered from the noise. When they opened their eyes they were shocked to see the cause of the sound.

Anastasia held the alloy I'm her hand and as she opened her palm to reveal the deformed metal. It was bent and has deep finger prints inside the alloy.

"H-How." said one Scientists as he looked at the alloy in her hands.

"A-Ahem, I guess the rumors of her Highness' strength are true."

Anastasia put the metal down on the table.

"I'm sorry." Anastasia murmured as she looked at everyone who still had shocked faces. Except Constantine who is used to her unnatural strength.

"It's alright your Highness no need to apologize. You actually helped us, with this sample we can see how it reacted to stress and see what we can improve."

The Head Scientist quickly replied as he thanked her.

Anastasia smiled at this, he has a way with words but is also right. This can help them study the new alloy.

"Good then, I will be returning later to see what you can do with this new alloy. This is revolutionary and can improve everything from military equipment to civilian affairs. I am proud of you men."

The Scientists smiled and gave her a bow as they thanked her.

With this Anastasia returned back to her office in Moscow.

She's interested what they can accomplish with those creative minds. She can only wait and see.

She smiled as she thought how with their inventions she can improve the lifes of her citizens.