The entire preparation took Aeternum 2 and a half weeks from announcing to go to war, all the way to prepared for the after war care. All the troops are ready for deployments from their gears, ammunition, training and their self preparation it only took Bina and her entire military branch just one week, all the economic industry and the domestic preparation took only 2 weeks, for everything to just run perfectly during and after the war. As for the invasion planning and protocol, it took only 1 and a half week to prepared, step by step and calculation of everything. Under my order and Elijah as well as the sister careful observation and management, we managed to prepared the entire nation for war, much faster than any government ever done on earth. And Aeternum preparation were very detailed and it was unlike any government on Fantasma ever achieved.“...So what do you think?….do we all performed as you expected us to be…or even better?..”.(Elijah)Elijah were fixing my tie as we both
Everyone were very positive as Aeternum went through its preparation passage in these last few days, because all thanks to the Aeternum upper echelon, Duke Oliver Gust as well as all the named leaders in the government saw how the Ministers and the President do their due diligence when it comes to this war. They have never seen, a leaders do these kind of detailed planning when it comes to war, no one ever really planned a sufficient planning to make sure the entire nation would run for months perfectly during and after the war, letting the entire government able to freely not think about the war and those that had to think about the war, can just simply focused on fighting their fights.When the detailed plans about the war reached every single person in this Conference room, all of them were simply astound with it, and soon they were very confident that Aeternum would be just fine no matter what storm hit them. For Queen Aqeesha, Queen Zanesia and Duke Oliver Gust as a leader of the
For most nation government official, usually when it comes to a topic of war, and at the discussion point at the end of it, where a nation is making it’s final confirmation and saying the last words before going to war, the atmosphere were always somber and sometimes depressing, if not it was filled with anger and dispute. But as the door opened, the first reaction and expression that I saw from all the members of the room were just all smile and positivity. Duke Oliver got a wide sincere smile on his face, Queen Aqeesha had that usual eager smile of when she were about to fight someone and the rest of the Minister were just smile as they always does.“Your Highness President…Madam Vice President, good morning…”.(Governess Countess Jelina)“Morning Jelina…Thanks, Andrea….Morning everyone~..”.As we entered the room, of the left side, of the seat, was led by Jelina who went towards both me and Elijah to greet us, She naturally took Elijah tablet and files that she had on her hand, and
Everyone in the room were mildly surprised when they heard that the Eastern Region biggest city at the moment, the Sunders City were already under controlled by Aeternum Military, but for Duke Oliver it was as if he was shocked to the core. No one really knows for sure just how strong Baron Sunders army were and just before, Aeternum were certainly hit hard by them, so when it was mentioned that we already have a good grasp on the enemy, Duke Oliver just never anticipated this kind of a twist.“Wait did Minister Bina just said that we already in the process of making a siege on the Sunders City?..”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“I believed so…yes, we are…well…actually not that we are actually commencing the siege already….hmm…Bina…mind expanding on the topic a little bit?..…”.Duke Oliver are really taken aback by these whole thing, on the other hand everyone were all rather calm at the moment, they were shock but not that astound by it, it was as if for them this kind of development is
The plans to let the Adventurer association and mercenary association to lighten the burden of the Military when it comes to Dungeon and Monster population, is something that is experimental. The decision to utilized and use the dungeon to it’s full potential from the training of troops to harvesting special materials, is something that I never expected to be taking a lot of effort to do so. Even so, until now I stand by my decision to do so, it is because dungeon benefits is simply too good to just left it behind.But at the moment, since Aeternum were about to focus it’s goals towards the war, the dungeon industry would unfortunately be slightly abandoned, and for that it was something that I cannot let it happened. After all, Dungeon break is something that can threat the peace and safety of Aeternum domestic, which is something that should never ever happened. So, for this problem, I come up with a solution and that is to make use of the free and unaccountable workforce, that is a
It all thanks to me, that were able to think outside the box from any usual Fantasma natives, to think that we can actually use Dungeon that is very well known to be a thing of a disaster, to an industry that can contributes to millions of Credits. By now, I am sure that only Aeternum would see a dungeon and see it as a property and profits generating things, rather than a repulsive stuff that only need to be destroyed. Since I took a step to think like this, Many of Aeternums both officials and the citizens now have a good impression on dungeons. In fact, to nobles in Aeternum that had a land, and found out there were dungeons on their land, they were happy and delighted by it as they can sell it to the government at a high price.Thanks to these new outlook on Dungeons, I even had to create a new department in the Resource Ministry called Dungeon Management Department, that specialized in managing all the dungeons in Aeternum, in fact as to this date, the Dungeon Management Departme
When I aired the question of who had something to say, everyone in the room were stifled as Duke Oliver Gust who is now the Governor Duke Oliver, suddenly opened his mouth. Since it was a war of Aeternum against Alemia Nation, his own country, surely there will be something that he wanted to say about it, still it does gave out and awkward moment for everyone, even for me, who knows maybe he got a second thought about everything, not that it would change anything at these point but, it would make a lot of thing become more awkward.“I do have something to say…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)“...Alright, please…do speak…”.I looked at him and gave him a serious reaction, the man If he got some issued would make the entire room feel at odd.“So…do we just kill the queen and the Crown prince or just one of them?..Hahahaha…what you all think that I would just suddenly turned back on everything?!…hahaha…”.(Governor Duke Oliver Gust)The second he speaks, it brought laughter through out the r
Closure and sense of retributions is what is to be achieved by capturing the enemy leaders and brought them to justice, the fact that the people of Alemia Nation has suffered for far too long and they too need something or someone to bear their grudges, is something that need to be said and considered. As I said so and now they heard the reason as to why I wanted to do the hassle for just not killing the captives, or rather the soon to be captives, everyone in the room went into silence and contemplation, as if all f them found some moment of amazement for them.“The people has suffered for a long time….and I am sure that they all just full and seething with anger and dissatisfaction at this point…..in fact, some might even don’t know who to blame for their misfortune after so long being in the dark….Since we are about to help them out…why not do it with more sincerity….rather than be one of those that rose to the power like they all know before….right?..”.My tone were light at the m
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
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