Deus Nos Ducit Ad Astra Per Aspera

-3.1.1907-

Two Years have passed since the invention of the new alloy and Anastasias inspection.

In these two years the Russian Empire advanced and caught up with the rest of the world in innovation and modernisation.

The Period that lead to this advancement is called The Saints Period. As with Anastasias help and influence in the Government and her father's support she brought Russia up it feet, were it now stands as tall as the rest of the Great Powers as equals.

It's currently a cold day as the Russian Winter in unforgiving and spiteful.

Anastasia now a 17 year old young woman is in her room in the Imperial Palace at St.Petersburg.

Right now she's laying on her bed as she thinks more about her life and her unnatural powers.

'I was told that during the assassination that my blood evaporated and my wounds healed instantly'

That's right, since the assassination attempt in 1900 she was never injured or sheed any blood. Or that's what everyone else thinks.

Her injuries healed so fast and her blood evaporated that no one noticed it and thought that she was never injured. That only made everyone see her more as a Saint.

Even Anastasia who felt the pain of injuries didn't see any scars. As much as she is curious, she's not a psycho to intentionally injure herself.

'My strength...its not humanly possible now that I realize it.'

Anastasia who is so focused on her duties never fully realized her unnatural strength.

As she looks at her fist and clenched it, she felt the power of her fist.

'Well, I did punch a hole into a Titanium-Aluminum alloy sheet made for the Tanks.'

During the two years, the Labs scattered around Siberia made new technologies, such as new equipment for the Army like new Artillery shell types. Titanium-Aluminum armor is made for troops who will carry it on themselves.

With new improvements the alloy is now stronger that Titanium and lighter than Aluminum. Plans are made for rotary aircraft which will be revolutionary during combat.

The Tanks are finished and are ready to serve, but with no wars to fight the Labs decided to have mock battles and see what can be improved. The same goes for Aircraft which now are called Planes.

They too are covered in the new alloy and are ready to serve.

As Anastasia dwells in her thoughts a knock came from her door.

Knock Knock

Click

Without waiting for confirmation from Anastasia the person who knocked entered her room.

Anastasia sat up on her bed to see the person.

"Tatiana, what brings you to my room?"

It was Tatiana, her younger sister who's a couple years younger.

Tatiana looked at her sister and said.

"Sister, Mother and Father are calling for dinner."

Anastasia raised a brow at this.

"Why not send a servant to deliver the message?"

Tatiana sighed at this. "I wanted to do it myself, and because I want to talk while we make our way there."

Anastasia nodded, it does take 5 to 7 minutes to walk to the Royal Dinning room.

She stood from her bed, walked to Tatiana and gave her a hug which startled her.

"Sister?" Tatiana was surprised at this sudden hug.

Anastasia let go and smiled at her sister.

"Thanks for coming to get me."

"It's alright...well you're welcome."

Tatiana blushed at her sisters smile. It's literally radiating light from her face!

'She really is a Saint'

As both sister walked toward the Dinning room Tatiana asked Anastasia a question.

"Sister, I have been wondering, how are you able to get the support of the Government despite the Nobles strengths lessening from your actions. They sould be against you from what you did. Even with Father's support."

Anastasia smiled at her sister. Of all her siblings, Tatiana is the most curious one and likes to dwell in the Library and learn more about the world, such as Science and Politics.

"Well, let me tell you a secret so promise you won't tell anyone."

Anastasia smirked as she put her finger at a "hush" position.

"I promise sister."

Tatianas face went serious node as she listened closely what her sister will say.

"The truth is, I am the Founder and head of Imperial Inc."

This was something she didn't think what the answer would be. Tatianas expression was that of shock as her mouth hung open.

Anastasia gave a mischievous smile as she closed Tatianas mouth shut.

"Keep your mouth shut or a fly might fly in."

Tatiana regained her composure as she looked at Anastasia in disbelief.

"Wait, your are the Founder of THE Imperial Inc.?! The very same company that rose up from your reforms and gave Russia a makeover!?"

Tatiana can't believe this, now it all makes sense. First with the reforms that gave the people of Russia the ability to create company's and own private land, abolished quasi-serfdom and basically gave the people to be able to live without fear from the Nobles.

Reforms the Government structure to be more in favor of the Emporor and the people, thus making them support the Emporor more.

Gain the support of true loyal and kind Nobles and the people, make a company and slowly take over the market while leaving some competition to not gain suspension.

Thus draining the strength of the old Nobles who are corrupt and selfish.

This is brilliant!

"Does Father know of this."

Tatiana sees her sister in a new light now. She's not only a Saint, a brilliant comander in battle but also a political genius!

She's just perfect!

Anastasia looked forwards as she answered

"Kinda, Dad knows that the company is truly loyal to the Emporor and its leader is a massive pro Monarch, but he doesn't know that said leader is me. So outside of my close members of my company and Constantine, only you know."

Tatiana nodded, she wasn't surprised that Constantine knew about it as he is her sisters personal guard.

"Thanks for telling me sister and I promise I won't tell anyone."

Anastasia turned her head at Tatiana and smiled.

"Pincky promise?"

Tatiana giggled.

"Yes, pinky promise."