For the rest of 30 minutes of their drives to the Aeternum Wasteland Base, everyone were tuned in at the the Old Chief Mongo stories about Aeternum. How can they not be mesmerized and hooked to the story, because the chief is basically telling them about the story of how a heaven lives to them. A place of a better life that can be easily achieved by anyone, so it’s must be fake is what everyone think at the moment, but they can’t really speak of what they said at all, to counter the old chief story. Because ultimately they already seen part of the truth that he was speaking about.They have witnessed Aeternum soldiers strength as they were being saved by them. The Army has basically mowed down all the monsters that they have not been able to touch at all, that has killed all their peoples, and the Aeternum army didn’t even felt threatened nor even injured in the process of them not only scouring the dilapidated village but also went down a long way into the Grey Dwarf underground vill
Inside the majestic looking walls that they have ever seen is an entirely different sight. Because to them, these is the first time that they have ever witness something like these at all. And the inside of the wall, Is actually a modern looking town, like never seen before, tall buildings with glasses windows, the buildings were made out of bricks and also some kind of an odd stone, which is concrete but naturally they didn’t not much about that. But these sight as has actually made them believed that Aeternum is truly different because even the biggest city in the wasteland which is the cities that they were used to didn’t even looked as good and as advance as what is before their eyes.These Aeternum Wasteland Base is out of these world for all the survivor on the lorries, and in fact, once their convoys were slowly driving up on the road inside the Base, they can see other convoys the same as they were and on top of those lorries and trucks were also survivor from other settlement
Whilst Aeternum Wasteland base were undergoing a massive change, on the other hand, the Stammler City is secretly In a good mood and occasions. Because for the last 4 days, Amalinde Stammler, out of nowhere were suddenly visited by an Aeternum representatives, who just one day just suddenly appeared and in fact, already Purchasing a single building inside the city. To these day, the Stammler City owners were still figuring out just how did Aeternum representative were able to get in undetected and even managed to buy that very building. And so since then, Amalinde Stammler has been going back and forth with Aeternum Representative called Agent Smith.“So, Mister Agent Smith…are you saying that His Highness President Mies is already on his way here?..I assumed that the situations on the base as has been fully settled, right?..”. (Louis Stammler)Louis Stammler is the Patriarch of the Stammler family and also the lord of the Stammler Territory, He was a Dark Elf, which is clearly a seas
Like their Representatives that comes and appeared like a ghost, so does their President. That is what everyone in the Stammler Mansion thought at these moment, all of them has been eager to see what kind of King has made such an ideal nation for the non human kind that their sons and daughters has been praising non stop. And naturally as the lord of their own domains they have also heard about the rumour of Aeternum themselves. After all, the wasteland is actually neighbors with Hallerus Kingdom and also 2 of Aeternum allied nation. Above all, they admired the Aeternum king as he was able to threaten the hateful Church of Light in a war and even managed to win against them alone.A nation that has openly against the Human Supremacy teaching of the Church and won, then promoted the harmony of diversity under his ruling. The new up an coming Super power of a country, and that is the Independent State of Aeternum. Everyone were excited to finally meet with the man that have accomplished
When it comes to who have the most legitimacy of a monarch in these hall, is Naturally me, because I am the only Ruler and also a true king of an acknowledge country inside the Central Continent. As for all of them they were just a small territory ruler, it was the same as a king meeting just a normal nobles, like Duke or Baron. Thus the respect must be given from them to me, which they actually acted upon that respect to me. Which rather pleased me quite a lot, usually those that have a power often being too proud of it and act haughty. But not them, they respected me as I deserved, so naturally I too showed them humility and respect these entire time.Then again when I walked in, I can’t help but spread ou my Kingly Aura, as to test all of them. After all, I heard a few information about them, especially Reqkin Rivgog, the lord of the Antfolis City, he was describe as a fighting maniac by everyone, where he often challenges anyone that he felt like doing so. So I did that, but who w
The round of introductions is still continues, but surprisingly Aluthia Alantar goes over and even mentioned the visit of his son to New City, which is quite rare and also rather unnecessary to be honest. But then again, I get why he tried to approached me using such sentences because by now, I am sure that everyone already know about the ratio of Elves in Aeternum, in fact there were 2 Elves inside of Aeternum Royal Family itself. And I am sure that by now, they know just how the only Princess of Aeternum were adored by me and her mothers and also the entire Aeternum. Thus he was trying to attract my goodwill more towards the Aluthia Dark Elves more than ever.To me such things does not impact me or my decisions whatsoever, but such lukewarm attempts is naturally does not goes unnoticed by the other lords. Who is sneering at him secretly, they all felt a little bit threaten by these attempts and even more insecure when I actually replied to his banter. Thanks to my intelligence Netwo
Basically the first round of introduction is just all of us throwing compliment at each others. But in the case for the Mudswan Tribe, I meant it when I said that I wanted to see their craft with my own eyes. Because I have heard about their craftsmanship even from outside the Wasteland, in fact, I know for a fact that the Mudswan tribe didn’t know at all their crafts is actually a well sought and also quite famous in all parts of the Central Continent. In fact one of their famous Leather Armour is actually being sold in New City market, and it attract my interest so much that I began to buy them for research purpose, in order to create a new design for Aeternum Military use tactical combat armor.When I bought the armor in bulk from one of the Merchant group back in New City, I have the A.C.I.A investigate who is the one that created these master piece. And it’s turned out that, almost all major Merchant Groups actually bought them from a suppliers that trades these leather armor fro
I am rather surprise to see that in the Agreement papers, instead of all 4 of them being an individual recipient on the agreement. Instead in these paper they have decided to be group together as one single recipient, father than it was a 5 way trade agreement, it has turned into just 2 side agreements with all 4 of them has merged into a single coalition. Which is rather shocking to see them willing to go to such length in order to make these deal go through, with just these, it was clear that they have put Aeternum at a much higher perspective and status than them.“Ah…about that, I hope these doesn’t offend you in any way, Your Highness…it is just, for us…after we have sat down and discussed everything…we found out that…it seems that compared to Aeternum that has a lot to offer…we at the Wasteland has nothing much to offer to you aside from the Cheaper prices of meat produce..”. (Louis Stammler)“So…in pooling your resource together..it would at least be a balancing prospect for Ae
“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
I knew what was at stake. We had to uphold this example. We had to show, beyond doubt, that the age of “Human First” was over.That the only supremacy left was the supremacy of character. Wisdom. Unity. Vision. And if we could carve that truth into the very soul of the UNA—if we could bury the old hatreds under libraries, not graves—then maybe, just maybe, this world could finally, finally leave its chains behind.I stood up from my chair, moving to the window. Out there, the city pulsed—an endless, living testament to what was possible when walls were torn down, not built higher. I closed my eyes for a moment. I didn’t want to be remembered as the conqueror of nations. I wanted to be remembered as the architect of a new era.One where no child was born inferior. One where no citizen was condemned by the shape of their ears or the color of their skin or the tail on their back. One where power didn’t mean oppression—but opportunity.Aeternum would be the beacon. And the UNA? The vessel
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie