When it comes to forging an alliance, both parties has to be on the same page and also obtained their aims and objectives. The Wasteland wanted to be in alliance with Aeternum for trades at an appealing rates for them and unbiased, and in returns they will also engaged with trades with Aeternum and also potentially be one of Aeternum largest supporters. As for me and Aeternum side, well, we get to earned money and possibly a lot more good things that we can utilized for Aeternum universal good. But rather than any usual, alliance and trade agreements, I want a rather unique ones, ones that will surely made a few people very angry if they found out about it.“So, Your Highness…we hope..that Aeternum would be able to be in alliance with us…although all of us can be barely be called the entirety of Wasteland..but, we are the big significant of it…by forging an alliance with us…we are willing to sell our materials no matter what grades it is at 20 percent discount…we will also ensure Aete
When Amalinde Stammler stated her only reason, I understood fully by what she meant. To them Aeternum were the only forces in Fantasma that they trusted enough to have an alliance with, the only entity that will not treated them with disgust and injustice that they have always faced in their lives. Because they have seen how Aeternum government and the Aeternums itself living their lives, everyone were treated with fairness and care, every words of promise that the Royalty and the Government has given were delivered. Never were seen before where the citizens has rarely speaks ill of their rulers. These is Aeternum, to them or perhaps the majority of the Great Southern Wasteland, Aeternum were the role model that they were looking up to, and the only one that could see their struggles and really offers a helping hands.The living room went silence, as I just stares out of the window for a little bit. Yggdrasil who sense something out of me, climbs onto my lap without saying anything an
The preliminary talks with the 4 young leaders of the Great Southern Wasteland has ended brilliantly, with them has managed to gain a positive replies by me, regarding the alliance and trade agreements that they really need. And so, the dinner that we have right after, is quite harmonious, they were able to dine, on the finest dishes of the highest and most high quality fine dining experience cooked by Aeternum most professional chef. Apparently the Palace Head Chef Galdar Vigileye, who’s has been serving his current position, ever since I have personally picked him, from way before the palace were even built. Galdar Vigileye is a Demi-Human of Minotaur tribe, and actually a mutant among his kind, unlike others he was rather at a human sized, but still very much retained his kind features.Nevertheless, he is rather unique among Minotaur, he is a clean freak, and very interested in cooking , hence I hired him as a chef and thought him all kind of cooking method and recipe. And right n
“Then…we can just go first and secure everything for ourselves first….tied up the deal and the alliance with all the wasteland at once…Then unanimously announced the Guilds mistreatment and tyranny later on the broadcast conference…Trapping the guilds or anyone that has the hands on the matter from retaliating to us openly…Nowadays, thanks to out Radio program…peoples all around the world are more sensitives to cases like these..and they barely cared about the races issues at all…all the masses wants is a punching bags that they can release they tensions…..I home, Master..…”. (Elijah)Speaking like nothing at all, Elijah has come home and she entered my study at once and slips into the conversations with her own opinion, lovingly she gave me a hug and a peck on the cheeks as she plops down on the sofa, evidently quite spent on her entire day of working.“Coffee Madam?..”.(Alfred)“Yes, Alfred, thank you…I heard that Yggdrasil company is here for dinner…how was our little ones do
Aside from Bina, everyone has gathered in my Study tonight as they have been back from their work,naturally, Bina not being here is not an issue at all, after all, her works needs her to be hands on all the time. By now, Rafaela, Mina, Andrea and Elijah already know what happened at dinner today and all of them are discussing and brainstorming together with me, on what we should decide to do regarding the crucial Great Southern Wasteland. Naturally the decisions to cooperates with them already final, but now the topic is to ensure that us moving in on the wasteland will be 100% successful. I wanted to make these moves as devastating to the Guilds and all those that has been benefiting from abusing the Wasteland.Because if we managed to do the maximum damage as possible to those people, then Aeternum expansions will be more successful than ever. In fact, in a short spans of time, Aeternum will be able to gain trust through out the entire wasteland without any effort. Come in swoop the
One sure way to ensure that Aeternum will have full independence and also full authority on everything once we set foot in the Wasteland, is for us to have a territory of our own. These deals of alliance and trades with the Wasteland is not at all cheap or can be taken lightly at all, we are looking at an untapped resource of all kinds of things. And for sure that I for one, don’t ever want to missing anything that I can get. I never just wanted to settle on the just trades, when I can also obtained what they can offer by my own. Operating on a good will base only is not entirely good for a developing country like Aeternum, we need to venture out and see what more extra that we can get.“By having our own territory there…we can safely build our basic infrastructures there for everything that we need without depending on any forces…and it will surely eliminate any additional spending's of our Credits…”. (Andrea)“True..we not only just looking at the Aero Port or warehouse…when we send
“Your agent’s were able to get a possessions of that kind of intelligence?…I don’t know that, the A.C.I.A only knows that they were leaving and so far, we have already confiscated all the essential information that they have been accumulating about us…and that’s it…to know that they have more and my agent were deceived by them…these is enraging me…”. (Elijah)Elijah were visibly angry by what she just come to discovered. Actually when the mass exodus of the Guilds were happening, A.C.I.A has been cleaning everything that the Guilds got their hands on, under a lawful actions that they took against the Guilds. A.C.I.A managed to reposes all the collected information that the guilds illegally collected. They also punished several figures and lock them up for a long time. Not stopping there, they also completely uprooted the Guilds influences on everything. Completely eradicating the guilds presences in all of Aeternum cities, and territory including The Kingdom of Eloesa that is so far a
It was another beautiful morning in Aeternum New City today. Just like the day before it, the capital city were bustling with people moving here and there to their works or just enjoying their days. And today was the day of Aeternum once in a month Cabinet Meetings, which is unlike the before, today it will be attended by Aeternum most well known and influential figure, The President of Aeternum himself. For all Aeternum they all knew the significant of these nation wide meetings, as for these meeting that the country law will be formed or reformed, large nations issues were addressed. It was a problem solving and also development decision that would impact the entire Aeternum itself.The whole of Aeternum people can’t really attend the meetings even if they wanted too, but everyone waited for these kind days, because to them they were not at all left in the blind in the nation decision, because after the meeting in the Evening Radio News the Cabinet Meeting results will be announced
“That settles it,” said Queen Inariel. “I want one. No—two. One for me, and one for my heir.”There was laughter, yes—but beneath it, genuine interest and burning ambition.These weren’t simply rulers indulging in luxury. They were leaders who understood symbols. In their home countries, where roads were still dirt and carts still squeaked over stone, returning in a Presidential SUV would not merely signify alliance—it would inspire transformation. A visual cue to their people that change had come.Brogath turned to Cassana. “And how do we acquire these… symbols?”Cassana smiled. “Each vehicle is available through our UNA Government Procurement Program. With subsidies for infrastructure partners. If your country commits to hosting an AAM-supported maintenance center, we offer reduced fleet prices.”Prince Thelric’s eyes lit up. “So, we wouldn’t just buy cars. We could build an AAM branch?”“Exactly,” said Cassana. “It’s part of Aeternum’s development outreach.”The implications were e
Mrs. Jamey blinked. “Pardon?”The Queen’s proposal was gentle but clear. “Our kingdom—Lirya—is small, yes. But we have abundant cotton, some of the finest silk-spinning traditions in our mountain region, and a rising population of tailors looking for stable work. Nicole’s… would be cherished there.”It wasn’t long before other leaders joined the conversation. Prince Thelric spoke of his nation’s dye-producing forests. A dwarven delegate mentioned an offer to help forge enchanted weaving machines. Everyone wanted to be the first to secure Nicole’s expansion.Mr. Jamey chuckled, both overwhelmed and humbled. “We always thought expansion meant bigger cities in Aeternum. But… I suppose we’ve been looking too closely. Nicole’s could mean something far more if we carry her name into the world.”By the time the sun began to set, the Jameys had exchanged contact crystals with six different representatives. Nicole’s might soon go international.And Nicole’s was just the beginning. Across New C
“It is said that if knowledge was water,” said their guide, a half-elf librarian named Vestra, “then Aeternum’s library is the ocean.”In a grand central chamber, they passed under a dome showing a starmap that changed with real-time sky positions. Every known nation had a section—yes, even the smallest and poorest. Aeternum had made it a point of pride to gather the history of every people in the continent, even those now forgotten by time.“This is… our old crest,” Queen Inariel whispered, her fingertips trembling as she reached toward an illuminated tome. “From three centuries ago… when our land was still one forest, before the wars divided it…”“We thought this was lost,” murmured Thelric as he came upon a scroll written in his kingdom’s ancient language, long dead and unspoken.Their tour grew quiet. There was no mocking here, no pompous declarations of Aeternum’s superiority. Only quiet reverence. A nation this strong, this secure, chose to preserve—not dominate. It guarded the
A knock at the door interrupted the quiet hum.It was Director Kwak Lum, again dressed in his signature dark blue robes, his draconic features smiling as he entered.“Honored guests,” he said, bowing respectfully. “Allow me to welcome you, on behalf of the Aeternum Crown and President Mies Sai. You are the first stars to light the Summit’s sky, and we are honored by your presence.”The gathered leaders rose and bowed in return.“We will ensure your time here is not just comfortable,” Kwak Lum continued, “but fruitful. Tours of the city have been arranged. Economic delegates will arrive within days for pre-summit discussions. And the Four-Leaf’s hot springs are now fully prepared—though I dare say our chefs may be the true stars of the Resort.”Laughter rippled through the room.As Kwak Lum left, Queen Inariel turned to the others. “Let them come in airships. Let them come with fanfare and marching bands. We came with purpose.”“And humility,” Brogath added.“Let’s make sure the world
Ambassador Roland cleared his throat. “Director Kwak… if I may speak freely?”“Always, Ambassador Roland.”He stood, brushing a hand across his waistcoat. “We are humbled. To house our people in such a place… it is more than any of us expected. We… we feared being seen as the weaker voices among the UNA.”Kwak Lum’s smile broadened, his eyes gleaming like starlight. “We do not see you as weak. We see you as family.”The moment lingered in silence, the kind that needs no words. Roland sat down; cheeks slightly flushed but heart a little lighter.Outside, beyond the floor-to-ceiling window, the sprawling city continued its dance of preparation. Massive floral displays were being installed at the roundabout leading to the Summit Plaza. Colorful banners were raised in quick succession, displaying the names of each arriving nation. Already, the delegation from the Dukedom of Angela had arrived in a train of shimmering glass carriages. The Republic of Telvinia’s airship hovered just beyond
“Attention citizens of the Free Nation,” a cheerful voice echoed across cobblestone streets, “this is an international broadcast. In four weeks’, time, the UNA Summit will commence in New City, Aeternum. Thirty-one proud nations will stand together under one flag of progress, cooperation, and shared security. We celebrate an era of peace—an age of unity…”The words echoed like thunder in the council chamber.Outside, people paused to listen. While many among the elite scowled and turned away, others in the lower districts paused, curious. Some even smiled. The promise of unity, safety, and growth was seductive—especially to the common folk, burdened by Triangle Guild’s centuries of unchecked power and exorbitant fees.Kennedy noticed it. “Look at them… even our own people are considering it.”“They’re weak,” Carn muttered. “They don’t understand what’s at stake.”Alphonse’s brow furrowed. “Or maybe they do. Maybe they’re tired of being bled dry by guild taxes and levies. Aeternum gave
In New City, President Kaiser Mies Sai met with his advisors. The room buzzed with discussions about the upcoming summit and the potential threats from dissenting nations.Advisor Elena: "Mr. President, intelligence reports suggest increased propaganda from the Principality. They aim to discredit the summit and our initiatives."President Mies: "We anticipated resistance. Our focus remains on unity and progress. Let their words be drowned by the chorus of cooperation and shared prosperity."The President's resolve was clear. The UNA would not be deterred by the dissent of those clinging to outdated and oppressive ideologies.As the summit drew nearer, the world watched with bated breath. Supporters of the UNA saw it as a beacon of hope and collaboration, while detractors viewed it as a threat to their traditional power structures.In the Principality of Light, the Church intensified its rhetoric, urging its followers to resist the UNA's influence. Yet, whispers of dissent emerged even
The Ministry of Infrastructure has begun preparations to reroute major traffic corridors to accommodate the anticipated diplomatic convoys and foreign delegates. The Ministry of Culture is also curating a week-long cultural exposition to showcase Aeternum’s diversity and progress.President Mies’ spokesperson confirmed that multiple major policy announcements are expected during the summit’s plenary sessions, including topics rumored to include:Official designation of the Aeternum Credit as the UNA’s preferred trade currency. Establishment of the UNA Education Oversight Bureau. Expansion of continental transport infrastructure, and. Strengthened defense cooperation under UNA guidelinesNo foreign media has yet been granted interview access to the President ahead of the summit, but sources within the Black House suggest the upcoming event is being viewed as “a generational turning point.”"The world is watching. The people are ready. And in five weeks’ time, New City will become more
Aeternum would continue to offer education, security, and infrastructure assistance—but always in a way that ensured we maintained our lead.We would teach them how to build schools, but we would own the publishing rights to the most advanced textbooks. We would help them create local militias, but they would still call for Aeternum troops when true threats loomed.We would help them modernize, industrialize, prosper—but they would know, always know, that Aeternum had already blazed the trail further ahead. I didn’t want vassals. I wanted allies who could never quite catch up—because they didn’t need to. They needed us to lead.I rose from my chair and walked toward the window. New City stretched into the horizon, its shining towers and clean streets proof of what discipline and vision could achieve.If left alone, the world would fall back into darkness. If left to their own devices, these medieval kings and nobles would tear each other apart again. The future needed guardians. The U