Chancellor Tanya Degurechaff had finally done it. She'd defeated the communists, won WWII, and brought Germania out on the other side stronger than ever before. With unprecedented developments in weapons and magi-tech creating such wonders as early missiles, jets, and even self-aware warships, it seems that nothing could challenge the ironclad alliance she'd forged. So then why does she feel so on edge?
The reason, it turns out, is because not hours after the ink is dry on the new peace...
This is the tale of a civilized person in a strange barbaric world, struggling against repressive inertial traditionalism, superstition, and the whimsical dictates of the fickle so-called gods, on behalf of the Higher Values of Rationality, Human Rights, Meritocracy, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Damn you, Being X!
Deguchiya Tenya was not the best. He wasn't the worst, either, so he must be average.
In this modern world, the keys to success are simple. Signal the appropriate virtues to the society you are born in, climb up the social ladder in the defined manner, live frugally and save for your retirement, where the fruits of your labors are to be enjoyed for the rest of it. If your position allows, find a like-minded member of the opposite sex to start a family with.
When looked at with such a...
Because Tanya Degurechaff's life could never be simple and peaceful enough, now she has to content with a Sith Lord brought out of retirement by the war... At least he's supposed to be on the Empire's side, right? Then why is he so keen on trying to get her killed, again and again?!
Summary: An agnostic engineer meets Being X right after a certain salaryman's little spat. Saved by Buddha from a terrible fate, he decides to do Buddha a favor and follow to make the world better and speedrun an entire century of development and innovation. Too bad, he was never the best long-term planner.
As the Old Continent prepare for a Great War, the Unified States of America experience a renewal of their lost pride and honor. It's time to prepare the world for an American Century!