The OP Lich is a Returnee: Omnibus 3 (Books 9-12) (Lich Returnee) by Stuart Grosse

Author:Stuart Grosse [Grosse, Stuart]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-08T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 101 – Problems

“Welcome to Portugal, your Majesty,” a middle-aged man in a fashionable business suit said to me as I stepped off the plane. Thankfully, the twelve-seat luxury passenger seaplane was an amphibious model, meaning that it could actually land at private airports instead of always needing a water dock. And docks that could fit planes with a wingspan just shy of 18 meters were not particularly abundant when one was visiting one of the busiest ports in Europe. Hence, the private airport just outside Lisbon.

“Thank you,” I nodded at the man. “I am glad to see that you kept the vultures at bay. While they are a necessary part of the ecosystem, that doesn’t mean one has to enjoy their company.”

The functionary laughed as I pointedly glanced towards the fence line of the airport, where an absolute plethora of news vans and photographers with high-powered lenses were gathered, all watching my plane. “Yes, well, we would be poor hosts if we let visiting royalty get accosted the moment that they stepped off the plane, especially after such a long flight. But I know you have a schedule to keep. Would you like to come into the terminal while the technicians refuel your plane? There are some people who would like to meet you, including a pair from Japan, who rushed out to get here before you.”

“Yes, that sounds good. I am sure my mortal entourage will be glad to stretch their legs, as well. Thankfully, joint pain is a thing of the past for me.”

“Oh, now you’re just trying to make this old man jealous, your Majesty!” The man smiled, showing he was only half-joking, and said, “But, where are my manners! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Silvio Tavares, Chief of Staff to the President, João Serra.”

“A pleasure, Senhor Tavares. I wish it were under better circumstances, or that I had time to properly play tourist, but what can you do?” I shrugged with a smile as we walked towards the private terminal. “Unfortunately, things are what they are.”

“Yes,” Tavares said, a darker tone creeping into his voice. “Unfortunate indeed. I know that you likely have not been following our national politics, since you have plenty of your own concerns, but there have been problems of late. Even before the matter of the seals came up.”

“What kind of problems?”

“There have always been tensions between the Azores and the rest of Portugal. Even back in 1976, when they were made an autonomous region, that did not satisfy everyone. On either side of the troubles, to be honest. Some wish the Azores to be more closely tied with the mainland, and others want to see them independent. Foolish notion, if you ask me. There isn’t much industry on the islands, beyond agriculture and fishing. They don’t have the kind of manufacturing base you would need to supply a functioning country, you see.”

I nodded appreciatively. “And if they actually managed to secure independence, they would quickly find that importing

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