I Became the Last Princess of the Brown Bear Kingdom

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Right now, those who blindly praise AI Anastasia know that the person leading Project Anastasia is me, and they’re just mindlessly simping.

So, at the very least, I need to grant legitimacy to avoid getting too much backlash from the brainless Anastasia followers.

But I’m still contemplating whether that’s right or not.

The old man has given me the power to decide whether to live forever with immortality.

With the revelation that past superstitions and fantastic beings can’t exist scientifically, a woman who is immortal appears in the modern world.

Just this alone will have a huge impact.

Not to mention my follower Maria.

“Hmmm, I guess I should keep pushing the mysticism concept.”

I am Anastasia. Is this how I should go about it?

Declaring that I am not dead does seem risky.

Could it be that the world could look like a fantasy? People might start questioning why humans don’t die.

“Isn’t it okay? After all, you are the Tsar.”

“You’re being too positive.”

Ah, whatever. I’ll just show it properly later.

I’ll think about the chaos then.

“So, what about the university project? The male version of Your Majesty.”

“Well, that would be a goner, right?”

It’s called a university project, but honestly, the university has been completely intoxicated by Anastasia for decades. They’ve resorted to praising her as a one and only deity at Moscow State University. So, assignments related to Anastasia have started.

Personally, I hope that as a male, I won’t have to write about myself.

It’s just embarrassing.

I still see the possibility of my appearance causing social chaos, but who cares? I’ll just go for it.

* * *

Moscow State University

In a cafe located on the grounds of Moscow State University, a student was doing research.

Coincidentally, it was a public holiday celebrating the anniversary of AI Anastasia’s creation, so he could take his time with the research.

“Hmmm. No matter how I look at it, this just isn’t it.”

The student was investigating the emergence of Anastasia and AI Anastasia.

After all, Anastasia’s existence is still the most questioned phenomenon in modern times.

Therefore, he wanted to solve this mystery.

Most importantly, his major is AI Android Research.

It was a bit shocking that the professor in that major is a fan of Anastasia.

“Hoho. A Balhae person having such commendable thoughts. If you submit your thesis, I’ll give you an excellent score. Perfect papers about Her Majesty will receive full marks.”

Honestly, I doubt that’s true, but after attending university, it’s not like I’ll be using everything in society anyway. It’s just about pleasing the professor, and writing an Anastasia thesis to get a top score before landing a smooth job.

That’s how I thought.

However, today something is flickering on the holographic monitor installed near the statue of Anastasia in Moscow’s White Square.

That device is only used when AI Anastasia issues an urgent announcement. Today’s a bit different.

[“Hello everyone, long time no see. I am Anastasia, the Roman Emperor. I am currently delivering my message to you from above the palace!”]

Is that really Anastasia?

A blonde woman in a dress appeared on the holographic monitor.

“What the hell? Is that the real Anastasia?”

“Whoa! Is Anastasia making a comeback?!”

The youths all stood up joyfully.

I’ve learned Russian, but seeing such high-energy Russians is a first for me.

Because for Russians, everything revolved around Anastasia.

[“The reason I have been absent is that I entrusted everything to AI Anastasia to establish a perfect society free of discrimination and corruption.”]

“Cough! I never thought there would be such profound intentions!”

Well, what deep intentions could there be?

To the male student, it seems that this Roman Emperor Anastasia is just someone who has taken a break after having her ascension rejected a dozen times.

But who knew she would look so young?

Could it actually be her daughter? That thought did cross his mind, but no way would someone look so exactly like that.

It’s absurd that what she handed over to AI Anastasia is packaged as if there’s some kind of profound meaning.

[“In the future, I will often show my face in the media, but political and social issues will need the help of AI Anastasia. To prevent the rise of Communists who bragged about a terrestrial paradise in the distant past but actually corrupted and enslaved the workers.”]

If you really get into it, life under AI Anastasia could also be a type of control, but at least if it’s not an urgent matter, you could enjoy all the freedoms under Anastasia.

[“Look at the past. Whether monarchy or republic, when the duration is long, it always becomes corrupt and decayed. It’s only natural for things to rot when they stagnate. Even the great ancient Rome eventually rotted and fell. This has happened to many countries throughout history. Just like how modified capitalism that suppressed communism, Anastasiaism is the same. It may start positively, but due to human nature, it will inevitably rot.”]

A solemn speech.

But everyone was listening like they were entranced by the Tsar’s words.

Some old folks were shedding tears.

“That’s right. That’s correct. The Tsar has always worried about political corruption.”

“AI Anastasia is here to counter that.”

Hearing it really sounds plausible.

[“When capitalism corrupts, those red bugs inevitably emerge. They burrow from within, flipping regimes and establishing a communist regime, using their talent to manipulate laborers as if they were sweet fruits. I decided to create a being that could not become corrupt to prevent the decay and corruption of the Roman government and the emergence of those communist bugs. That being is AI Anastasia.”]

Born to prevent the corruptible human and to purify politics.

“But still, seeing those invasion stories with AI has me a bit scared.”

“That’s right. The Tsar assures us everything is fine, though.”

But you people. The Tsar is young! Why aren’t you questioning that?

The male student found it absurd how the Russians had been conditioned to know so much about a Tsar they had never seen.

Is this a result of rote education?

[“I know that some civic groups voice concerns that AI Anastasia may pose a threat. However, AI Anastasia is directly connected to my brain, and as long as I’m not in a bad mood wanting to destroy this world, there’s nothing to worry about.”]

If AI Anastasia herself is Tsarina Anastasia, then sure.

Surely we have to consider the possibility of someone controlling AI Anastasia if she shows herself directly.

“So, would Your Majesty appear in the form of AI Anastasia?”

“Then, does that mean all of AI Anastasia’s charm too?”

At the youths’ questions, Tsarina Anastasia’s mouth twitched.

What’s that? Can she hear the people’s voices?

Of course, it’s probably just a coincidence, but does she realize she said something awkward?

[“Of course, it’s not about charm. It’s just a synchronization with me. AI Anastasia operates independently.”]

It seems like she doesn’t look like she believes it.

Then again, it’s just meant to say, “Don’t worry, it’s definitely not that.”

Seeing the mindless worshippers is amusing.

Well, given the Tsar’s achievements, it’s to be expected.

“Oh, Tsar! Please rule this country directly!”

“Elder, AI Anastasia is a representative of the Tsar, so effectively, that means the Tsar herself.”

“Oh, really?”

The people around seemed to have diverse opinions of being overwhelmed by the appearance of Tsarina Anastasia.

The country that revolves solely around Anastasia.

Either way, it’s an odd kind of dictatorship since the Tsarina doesn’t want to rule and has tried to step down multiple times, only to forcibly delegate politics to the Duma and then hand it over to the Rome Treaty Central Government.

What a peculiar country.

Different from dictators in Balhae history, though not really a dictator at all. Regardless, this Russia is operating quite uniquely.

Recently, I heard that the Islamic-Hellenism Federation is also actively pushing to adopt AI Anastasia.

“Wait, what about my project?”

I have to submit a specialized analysis of the relationship between AI Anastasia and Tsarina Anastasia as a thesis. What would happen now?

“Well, I can’t help it. After all, the professor is also a Tsar worshipper, so I guess I’ll just write something like an ardent fanfic for the Tsar.”

Ultimately, plans had to change.

The topic would be about how much the Balhae individual worships Anastasia.

After all, that Tsarina Anastasia is still incredibly beautiful.

* * *

Sure enough, the guy in the cafe was busily writing his thesis.

[“Here, it would be better to phrase it a bit more sensually.”]

Receiving assistance from the mini Anastasia they just installed.

“What’s up?”

“Well, now that Tsarina Anastasia has appeared, my project is screwed. I need to write something praising her with all my might.”

He was frowning so much that it looked like he’s taken a hit.

Honestly, he could just write it as it is. After all, it’s a pretty formal thesis, so it wouldn’t be bad.

“Oh, that’s a good method.”

“What about you? Aren’t you going to do your project?”

“I already wrote mine praising the Tsar, so I’m good.”

He’s prepared something in advance thanks to Maria, so he just needs to submit it.

Isn’t it funny having to write my own worship piece? This world is right now revolving around Anastasia-chan.

To be precise, it’s thanks to those who’d still worship her no matter what! If such folks are in positions of educators, then this is what you get.

Of course, it’s not that they’re showing any wrong behavior as educators, so I can’t say much.

“By the way, I see you resemble the Tsar a bit.”

“Really?”

I mean, I’ve dabbled in a few things, but I’ll look like the Tsar.

“No, it’s almost a spitting image, except for the piercings.”

I deliberately made it a bit hard to recognize me by having piercings under my eyes, mouth, and hands, but he recognized it.

Does that mean this level of disguise isn’t enough?

That guy may indeed be quite observant.

Shall I tease him a bit? Making fun of the guy who’s torturing me in male form is unexpectedly entertaining.

“What if I’m really the Tsar? Just letting AI take care of things for a while.”

“Common sense tells you no older woman would go to college—”

Should I kill him? This is irritating.

What’s the problem with me wanting to attend college anyway?

But revealing my identity wouldn’t be good at all, yet I want to tell him who I really am. Still, I must endure.

I clamped my mouth shut hard.

Come to think of it, he also dreamed of researching AI, right? So, this department was created during the Ogas project launch.

Thus, he must want to study AI Anastasia while also wanting to bring her in.

“Well, enough about that. How about Balhae? Any anti-cyber groups? Because you were talking about making a B-type AI before, so I’d guess there would be some opposition.”

The Balhae Federation has managed to become a democratic nation.

As such, various voices are bound to arise internally.

They would want to prevent it from turning into a cyber regime.

After all, the original historical Republic of Korea didn’t have that many parties internally, did it?

It’s entirely understandable.

“There are groups that argue AI Anastasia could pose a security threat. But now, with the Rome Treaty moving to a cyber government, they can’t avoid the influence.”

I see. In this era, could it be that they are feeling cyber threats instead of those from China and North Korea?

In reality, society always tends to carry around unstable entities.

In a time free from threats from China or North Korea, it’s quite expected.

“Well, for us. No, from the perspective of the Rome Treaty, it would be great if the public sphere accepted AI Anastasia, but they can’t be forced to do so.”

“You’re saying ‘us’?”

Ah, I said that by mistake.

“Oh, just talking about this side.”

The emergence and goals of AI Anastasia are to develop human society, but also to unify humanity.

I can leave North America as a safety net, but Asia needs to be unified.

If Balhae wants to win against Nam Viet, they need to make that leap.

After all, the public sphere countries were all interconnected, so adopting AI Anastasia is essentially just a fresh introduction; her influence has been there all along.

“Problems arise because of the pro-American civic groups.”

“Oh, right.”

In original history, Korea as a nation became independent from the U.S. and was defended in war thanks to American and Western countries, establishing an innate pro-American sentiment.

Of course, the extent differed during regime changes, but fundamentally the ROK-U.S. alliance was maintained.

What a shame that here, being ‘pro-American’ has turned into something bad.

Well.

This too must be the grace of Anastasia.