The silence of the room enveloped Ryker as his parents left, their concerned faces a blur as they departed. He let out a gentle sigh, feeling a mix of relief and curiosity. The grand bedchamber, with its opulent furnishings and lavish tapestries, seemed almost too much for him to take in. His mind still reeled from the revelation of his new identity as Crown Prince Ryker of Penthoria.
As he settled back into the plush pillows, Ryker's thoughts turned to the System, that mysterious force that had become his guide in this unfamiliar world. He focused his mind on the System's interface, and the notification screen flickered to life before him.
_System Notification_
Welcome, Crown Prince Ryker. Your goal is to stabilize and restore Penthoria. Use your skills and the System to navigate the complexities of royal politics and rebuild your kingdom.
Ryker's eyes scanned the interface, marveling at the array of features and options available to him. He noticed a tab labeled "Skills" and selected it, curious about what he might find.
_Skills_
Engineering: Level 3
Diplomacy: Level 1
Leadership: Level 1
Ryker's eyes widened as he saw the skills listed. Engineering was a skill he had developed in his previous life, but Diplomacy and Leadership were new to him. He wondered how he could develop these skills further and what benefits they might bring.
Next, he explored the "Kingdom Overview" tab, which provided him with information on the current state of Penthoria's economy, military, and infrastructure. *Kingdom Overview*
The "Kingdom Overview" tab provided Ryker with a detailed report on the current state of Penthoria's economy, military, and infrastructure. The information was presented in a medieval-style format, with intricate illustrations and ornate fonts.
*Economy*
- Treasury: 10,000 Gold Coins
- Trade Agreements: 2 (with neighboring kingdoms)
- Merchant Guilds: 3 (textile, spice, and metalworking)
- Current Economic State: Recession
The economy section showed that Penthoria's treasury was nearly depleted, and the kingdom relied heavily on trade agreements with neighboring kingdoms. The merchant guilds were struggling, and the current economic state was in recession.
*Military*
-Royal Knights: 500 (150 stationed at the capital, 200 at border fortresses, 150 in training)
- Royal Infantry: 2,000 (1,000 stationed at the capital, 500 at border fortresses, 500 in training)
-Royal Mage: 50(10 stationed at the capital, 30 at border fortresses, 10 in training)
- Current Military State: Weakened
The military section revealed that Penthoria's knights and infantry were spread thin, with many stationed at border fortresses or in training. The current military state was weakened, making the kingdom vulnerable to external threats.(Note that the knight in servivceto the noble are not included dur to the fact that teir loyality is not to the monarchy)
*Infrastructure*
- Roads: 50% in disrepair
- Bridges: 30% in disrepair
- Castles: 2 (capital city and one border fortress)
- Current Infrastructure State: Deteriorating
-hospital: none(no formal hospital exist in the kingdom)
-School:none(no formal school exist in the kingdom)
The infrastructure section showed that Penthoria's roads and bridges were in disrepair, hindering trade and commerce. The kingdom's castles were limited, with only two major strongholds.
Ryker's eyes widened as he took in the dire state of Penthoria's economy, military, and infrastructure. He knew that he had a long road ahead of him to restore the kingdom to its former glory.
Ryker's determination solidified as he gazed at the screen. He would rebuild Penthoria, no matter the cost. The System was a powerful tool, and he was eager to learn how to use it to his advantage.
With a newfound sense of purpose, Ryker continued to explore the System's features, determined to uncover its secrets and use its power to restore Penthoria to its former glory.