Chapter 62

Birth of a New Nation

1783AD

2261st Year of the Immortal Queens Regin

Just as Kassandra had predicted George III plan had backfired greatly resulting in a war that lasted over 8 years and cost the lives of over 78 thousand men and the loss of the 13 Colonies which now called themselves the United States of America.

Within 4 months of the new nations victory over England a ship Bearing the colours of the USA sailed into Imperial waters near Sparta itself. It did not take long for ships from the Imperial Navy to intercept and escort them into port.

Thomas Jefferson looked at the Imperial Warships in shock they were huge Metal covered vessels with large and small portable cannons on its decks deep-down he was very glad that Sparta had not been asked for aid by the British.

He was escorted through the city the main thing he noticed was the city looked like it was frozen in time people were dressed in the same clothing they would have worn centuries ago soldiers wore armour with spears and swords instead of Guns it was mind-blowing.

What he failed to realise what many nations failed to realise was that the Spartan military and its weapon's may look the same but they were far from that it would not be until the Napoleonic wars when this was proven to the people of Europe.

Another thing that had changed was outside of the Empire and the SRU very few people knew about the Immortal Queen. It took years but imperial mages had destroyed all evidence or wiped memories of those who knew about the Immortal Queen.

To the outside world the Empire was ruled by Queen Diana Agiad III the many times great granddaughter of the Lioness of Thermopylae according to History books outside the Empire the Lioness ruled from the Age of 18 till the age of 100 years old and was buried in Egypt.

None of that was true of course but what use were spy's if you could not use them to give yourself an advantage over possible enemies for future wars.

As Jefferson was shown into the throne room, he saw who he believed to be Queen Diana III of the Spartan Empire he walked towards the throne before bowing to the Queen. "Your Majesty in the name of the people of the United States I greet you in friendship".

Kassandra in the guise of Queen Diana III looked down at this founding Father with slight amusement and wonder why had the Americans come to here for the only reason she could think off was trade.

It turns out she was right the Americans were looking for new trading partners and the economic Titan that was the SRU was the goal of Jefferson's meeting well one of his goals another was to form a non-aggression pact with them.

It turns out a movement for the King to ask for support in retaking the colonies was growing as he had good relations with them Sparta was the obvious choice.

Looking at the examples of trade goods grain and tobacco there was one thing they had brought that caught her attention Live oak tree her mages had been begging her for weeks over it saying it was perfect for some plan of theirs.

"you bring some interesting goods Mr Jefferson however we are in no real need for tobacco or grain as we grow our own food."

"However, we are willing to except the Grain shipments into the Ports of Kassandria in exchange for shipments of Live oak trees every few years particularly saplings are you agreeable to this".

Jefferson was completely shocked in truth he did not expect a trade deal to be accepted he watched as what he assumed was a government official brought the agreement that congress had given him permission to sign on there behalf knowing that Sparta was not one to wait for the wheels of Democracy to turn.

The deal was quite simple however nether he or congress would notice until much later was that should the US started any sort of conflict with nations that Sparta had considered a protectorate would annul all trade agreements with the Empire.

This however would not come into effect until June 18th 1812AD when president Madison declared war against the Great Britain the House of Tudor-Hanover was considered a protectorate especially when they were allied with Britain against Napoleon.

KEW Palace

London England

George Tudor-Hanover sat on his throne in anger the United-States had the nerve to go to Sparta for a trade agreement and the secured one it was enough to drive him insane but now he had another problem the Minister for Magic had requested to meet him with some news.

This was the last person he wanted to see Minister Porteus Knatchbull had promised him his Wizards could turn the tide of the rebellion in 81 just like his predecessor Maximilian Crowdy had promised him at the outbreak of the war.

Porteus arrived in the throne room to see he and the King were the only ones there not realising he was in danger he simply bowed with a smile. "Your Majesty it's an honour to meet you on this fine day."

George looked at his Minister for Magic with barely concealed rage at the sheer nerve this man showed him. "fine day a fine day tell me how is it fine Minister thousands of my solders are dead our 13 colonies are forever lost to us and you have the nerve to come before me after failing your duty as if nothing is wrong."

Before the Minister could say a word, George had drawn his wand at the minister and yelled at the top of his voice "Crucio!". The Minister fell to the ground in pain as his King Tortured him his ward alert went off in the Ministry sending a squad of Aurors and senior members of the Ministry to the Kings throne room to see the shocking sight.

However, to the Ministers shock his Aurors did not move to help him in fact they just stood there and watched as he was tortured. After 2 mins the pain stopped slowly and with a great deal of pain, he forced himself to his knees to see the King with his wand still out.

"That Minister is for your failures in committing your Troops to putting down the Rebellion". George looked over at the Aurors who bowed awaiting his command. "Take this fool to Azkaban and lock him away till I feel he has learned his lesson."

As per Royal Law in Britain created by Queen Mary Tudor the director of the DLME who was appointed by the King or Queen would take command of the Magical Government until a New election for the post of Minister took place.

That Night George found a letter on his Deck with the Spartan Seal on it opening it he read the Contents with some interesting news.

My Dear George

Far to the east lies a large land mass near the borders of the Empire of Japan I would recommend setting up new Colony there before someone else claims it.

Kind Regards

Kassandra Agiad

Queen of the Spartan Empire

Pharaoh of Egypt

P.S be careful of using the Unforgivable on members of the Ministry the ICW might plan something against you when they hear about this.

It turns out Kassandra was right the ICW did indeed respond by poisoning the King with a rare herb that slowly made him lose his mind and resulted in the second Mage-War the ICW against Magical Britain and the Spartan Empire that lasted until 1786 with the ICW once again running out of Gold during the Siege of Hogwarts.

(Authors Note: hey people I hope you like I will try to get another chapter out soon until then.

Revan Shan 2077