Arselan System: AI Controller
Chapter 018: The Capital Tour

"Greetings, Magister" Ats said as he saluted a middle-aged man before him. The man had a long moustache, shiny misty hair, and a scholarly aura.

"Greetings, Ats," replied the man kindly. A soft smile was etched on his tapered face. There is happiness coming from there. "Please sit there, son."

"Thank you, Magister," Ats sat on the sofa that Magister Snoug had pointed at. His eyes went through each side of the room. There's not much furniture here. This room seems spacious and simple.

"Wait a minute, yes," said Magister Snoug who was still struggling on the device in front of him, "Let me finish my work a little."

Ats doesn't mind. While waiting, he played his game with Arselan. With the help of the system, the use of the device becomes easier.

"Arselan, what do you think of the design of this room?" ask Ats prank. Arselan responded immediately. It was sending waves throughout the room. For a moment, then, he received back the wave.

"Scanning done!" arselan.

The blueprint of the entire room appeared in Ats' eyes. This is similar to a 3D configuration, but at a smaller capacity. Therefore, Professor Han did not lock it.

"Futuristic design MD_4.5.5."

That's how Arselan showed the name of the simple design of the room. Various descriptions appear on every piece of furniture in it, including simple things like sofas and antique flower vases on the table.

In the upper corner of the room, there was a mid-level indoor security system. It was a standard security system used in important agencies like Altair Academy. If anything suspicious happens, the system will report it to the security center immediately. If the droid is also activated, it is the droid itself that will instantly check for suspicions.

"Well, this sofa is not even an ordinary sofa," murmured Ats softly as he read the caption that Arselan showed. There are names, types, years of manufacture, excellence, and lack of sophistication.

"That vase too," Ats noticed the vase on the Magister Snoug's table, "That vase that originated hundreds of years ago, even before the Zara Clan launched a scheme to disappear from the face of the earth."

"Tulip Flower," Ats read the name of the pink flower in the vase, "Flower that comes from the Middle Median Continent. This flower was cultivated by the Saval Clan and the Alian Clan. Imported to the Altair Continent long before the Last Antarctic War."

"Do you like this room?" magister Snoug's voice shocked Ats. The young man smiled, then replied, "Yes, this room is very compact and simple. It was like sitting in a big place."

"Hm, right," Magister Snoug was pleased that it seemed that Ats had the same view as him. "Okay, I'm done. Let's start this class outside."

"Outside?" Ats frowned.

"Well, I prefer to study while walking," said Magister Snoug, "Follow me."

Ats also obeyed the orders of the master teacher. They both walked to the car park. There, Magister Snoug tapped the device on his wrist. Shortly after, a flying car landed smoothly in front of the two of them.

"Eh?" Ats did not expect. He thought, Magister Snoug would only take him for a walk in the vast academy. Well, it doesn't matter anyway. Every now and then coming out of the academy is good too.

Ats got into the car. He stared at the interior in the car which also seemed simple and simple, just like the master's workspace.

"Ats, what is your ideal leader?" magister Snoug asked as soon as the car lit up and flew into the space streets of the academy complex. The man was driving his car directly though he could actually activate the auto driver feature. He prefers to do it himself and enjoys the comfort of the ride.

"Elder ideal?" Ats thought about it right away. He does not need Arselan's help to gather all the info about leadership because he himself already understands the basics.

"They are the most knowledgeable and trustworthy," Ats replied briefly. Magister Snoug gave him a quick glance, hoping that the boy from the Asir Family would give more answers.

"Also—" continued Ats later, "The leader must be fair and wise in making decisions, firm in acting, and do not follow his passions."

"Hm, if you already know that much, you no longer need to teach from me," Magister Snoug smiled faintly. They're crossing the city center. There was an imperial palace in the middle. The magister asked the next question, "To your knowledge, what are the forms of government in this empire?"

"It was clearly an absolute monarchy" Ats replied quickly, "The emperor has supreme power in his country. It is he who determines the laws and policies that apply."

"You're right," Magister Snoug nodded, "But, in this vast part of the empire, there are some regions that embrace the aristocratic, oligarchic, democratic system of government."

"Like the area of Altalimain City?" guess Ats. Magister Snoug only smiled slightly, then added, "Well, that's it, but it's not quite right. Duke Altalimain was like Emperor Altair. He had absolute power under the emperor. However, he had a wise mind because he wanted to invite his people to discuss."

Ats speechless. He did not want to be dragged into a political dispute. Therefore, he put up his alert mode just like when he was with the Second Prince. It was clear that Magister Snoug was showing his inclination towards Duke Altalimain.

"The region that adheres to the aristocratic system is mostly from the west," continued Magister Snoug, "Like the territory controlled by the House of Efendi and Salamun. They work together to lead Ukab Island, as well as your family who lead on Reda Island. While the territory that adheres to the oligarchy system is on Tseen Foo Island which is controlled by the Tseen Association. For democracy. .. Some people on Tazared Island are working on it."

"Does that mean the power in the empire is being divided?" ats asked after hearing that explanation. Magister Snoug nodded slowly, then replied, "You could say so. However, the power of the Altair Imperial Family remained the most powerful. Most aristocratic families also tend to support them. Distant regions such as Bered and Bezek are difficult to control."

The two of them continued to discuss during the journey. When the shadows of the sun are longer than the object, they descend to ishoma. Magister Snoug invites Ats to eat at a prominent traditional food stall.

"This is my favorite place to eat," said Magister Snoug while showing the menu he ordered, "Although the presentation is not as fast as in the present field, this place serves the most special and delicious food."

"I agree," Ats replied as she stared at the food before her. A pleasant smell was smelled from there. The outside look is so tempting. When entering the mouth, thousands of delicious spices pamper the tongue. "Taste this house is the most delicious among other foods."

"Really, right?" Magister Snoug was happy because again he had the same taste as this student of his. "The ground is so distinctive that it makes people addicted. Hi, just order again if you want to add. You don't have to be shaken."

"Thank you, Magister," Ats smiled wryly. Magister Snoug was very friendly and supple, much in contrast to the fierce and authoritarian Master Khaled. Ats is happy to learn with him.