“Your Highness, next month marks the coming of age for His Highness Mir. On behalf of the Austin G branch, I offer my heartfelt congratulations and formally introduce the only noble lady of the G branch, Gabrielle, to Your Highness, hoping to breed even more outstanding warriors for the Empire.” Duke George G. Austin, the head of the G branch, respectfully bowed.
Everyone knew that in the Austin family, women were the most valuable asset. Giving an aircraft carrier was like giving feathers compared to a woman capable of bearing pure-blooded offspring. The Austin Empire did not lack money or minerals; aircraft carriers were as common and practical as cars in the 21st century on Earth. Duke George’s flattery hit the right note.
“Your selflessness is the pride of the entire Austin family. May the God of Austin be with you. Henceforth, the tax contributions of the G branch will be reduced by one percent, and border defense will be reinforced with an additional hundred carrier-class warships, with command authority equal to that of Prince Mir.” Prince Learbun warmly praised his selfless spirit and generously rewarded Duke George’s family. He also indicated that a grand ceremony would be held on Mir’s coming of age day, pending Mir’s approval, although Mir’s expression did not seem overly joyful.
