I Reincarnated as a Prince Who Revolutionized the Kingdom-Chapter 71: The Foundation of the New Era

The great hall of the royal palace was no longer a mere place of ceremony—it had become the command center for Elysea’s transformation. Where once nobles gathered to flaunt their wealth, now royal administrators, military officers, and financiers met to draft the future of the kingdom.

Prince Bruno stood at the head of a long table, maps, ledgers, and legal documents spread before him. Around him sat the key figures of his new government—Antoine Leclerc, ever the strategist, leaned back with a smirk; Jean-Baptiste Moreau, recently reinstated as Finance Minister, studied figures with a sharp gaze; Captain Vallier, head of internal security, stood at attention, ever watchful.

The air in the room was thick with anticipation. The old feudal order had been dismantled, but Bruno knew that laws on paper meant nothing without enforcement.

Bruno tapped his fingers on the table. "Report."

Moreau was the first to speak, adjusting his spectacles. "The National Bank of Elysea has officially begun operations. We are consolidating currency reserves and setting regulations for loans and credit."

Bruno nodded. "And the merchants? The nobility?"

Moreau smirked. "Some grumbling, naturally. The nobility resents the fact that they can no longer demand arbitrary taxes from their subjects. The merchants fear regulation. But both sides are beginning to see the benefits. Trade is stabilizing, and debt restructuring has already begun."

Leclerc chuckled. "In other words, they’re learning to obey."

Bruno’s gaze sharpened. "They’ll have no choice."

The kingdom’s economy had long been a tangled mess of noble privileges, fluctuating coinage, and unchecked trade monopolies. The National Bank was Bruno’s answer to centuries of financial chaos. But an economic foundation meant nothing without enforcement.

Vallier crossed his arms. "The nobility is compliant, for now. But let’s not pretend they have been tamed completely. Some are gathering in private, murmuring about their ’stolen rights.’"

Bruno smirked. "Then let them murmur. If they wish to challenge me, they will find their power as hollow as their threats."

The Prefect system had stripped the nobility of independent governance, turning them into stewards of the state rather than rulers of their own domains. Bruno knew this would spark discontent, but he also knew something far more dangerous than noble conspiracies—stagnation.

He turned back to Moreau. "The industrial projects. How soon can we begin?"

Moreau sighed, flipping through his ledgers. "Textile production is already expanding, but heavy industry—steel, machinery, shipbuilding—will require significant investments."

Bruno leaned forward. "Then we begin now. We will not merely survive in this new world, Moreau—we will lead it."

The morning sun bathed Notre-Dame d’Elysea in golden light. The towering cathedral, once a place of solemn reflection, had been transformed into the heart of a nation reborn.

Thousands of citizens lined the streets outside, their cheers echoing through the capital. Inside, nobles, diplomats, and foreign dignitaries sat in carefully arranged seats, their expressions ranging from admiration to barely concealed unease.

Prince Bruno walked down the long aisle, his royal regalia gleaming—a deep blue and gold cloak draped over his shoulders, an ornate breastplate reflecting the morning light. At his side, Lady Amélie de Vauclerc, soon to be Queen of Elysea, moved with effortless grace, her presence no less commanding than his own.

At the altar, the Archbishop of Elysea stood solemnly, the royal crown resting upon a velvet cushion. As Bruno approached, the murmurs in the cathedral ceased.

The archbishop raised his hands. "Prince Bruno of Elysea, you stand before God and man, prepared to take the sacred oath. Do you vow to serve the realm, to uphold its laws, and to rule with justice and wisdom?"

Bruno’s voice was steady, unyielding. "I vow it."

The archbishop lifted the crown. "Then, by the will of Elysea, you shall be king."

As the crown was placed upon his head, the great cathedral erupted in cheers, the bells ringing across the city. Bruno turned to face his people—not just as a ruler, but as the architect of a new Elysea.

The kingdom had been reforged. And now, it was time to lead.

If the coronation had been an event of state, then the wedding was a celebration of unity. The palace halls were alive with music, the grand ballroom filled with nobles and dignitaries feasting, dancing, and toasting to the royal couple.

But while the court indulged in revelry, Bruno and Amélie had little time for idle festivities.

Standing on one of the palace balconies, overlooking the glowing city, Bruno turned to Amélie. "You are now Queen of Elysea."

She gave him a knowing smirk. "And you are now my king."

Bruno exhaled, turning his gaze toward the city. "This is only the beginning, Amélie."

She stepped beside him. "Then let us build something that will last."

Bruno looked at her, truly looked at her, and for the first time in his life, he felt something unexpected—certainty.

He had secured his throne.

He had secured his queen.

And now, he would secure Elysea’s future.

Dawn had barely broken when Bruno summoned his council.

The celebrations had ended, but the work had only just begun.

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As Leclerc, Moreau, Vallier, and his ministers gathered in the royal study, Bruno laid out the next phase of his plan.

"Gentlemen, we have reshaped Elysea. Now, we must prepare for what comes next."

Leclerc arched an eyebrow. "You speak as if war is imminent."

Bruno. "No not war, I’m saying we just have to prepare for our future, because it’s going to be exhilarating."

Moreau exhaled. "Ah…I see what you are saying, Your Highness—Oh, pardon me, Your Majesty."

Bruno nodded. "Don’t worry about that. Anyways, we will modernize our military, expand our infrastructure, and solidify our alliances. Our economy is stabilizing, but we will need more."

He gestured toward the map of Europe spread across the table.

"We must ensure Elysea is not just strong within, but respected beyond its borders."

Vallier smirked. "What do you mean by that, Your Majesty?"

Bruno’s gaze hardened. "It means that we have to expand and make Elysea an empire. In order to industrialize efficiently, we need resources that can’t be found in our home."

A silence fell over the room.

Then, slowly, Leclerc grinned. "Well, Your Majesty, it seems the true game is about to begin."

Bruno leaned forward. "Then let’s play."