Many commoners that came from Alemia Nation to Aeternum has lived through countless of injustice and suffering, and in all honesty they have already long forgotten and already lost hope for the judicial system a long time ago, as it is never fair to them and often times that judicial systems had often punished the wrong people and always letting go the true criminals. And that prejudice and wariness is something that the people carried with them to Aeternum, they feared that the same injustice would happened in Aeternum judicial systems and fear it to be so, furthermore that fear were amplified as they themselves has never stepped into the court to see the system works. Hence this is why the people reaction to this trial were constantly in turbulence and chaotic, as they also feared that Aeternum judicial systems will be flimsy, and that was something that can be understand, after countless time being on the receiving end of the injustice, the people reaction is understandable.“It is
With the trial were still in progress in Sunders City, everywhere in central continent, all thanks to the broadcast, many can pay attention to the trial, be via radio broadcast or the Holographic broadcast. And this trial certainly an attention grabbing broadcast, with nearly all those that listened and watching to it, stopped their daily activities, just to listened and watched it. And all those that do stopped and payed attention to it is nearly all of them were the common people, after all, it is not only a trial where Aeternum had captured the main culprit that has sparked the war between Alemia Nation and Aeternum, but also because the Captives were actually a noble. And this is something that never happened before, a Noble man being trial in public.Usually when trial of crimes, when it connected to the Noble, those trials were done in a secluded place, hidden from the masses eyes. Hence naturally due to the secretive nature of the trials, the result is always a dubious ones and
In New City Holographic Centre, the masses emotions were getting riled up as the many revelation came to light. Many were already furious as the time went on and right now, they were all wanting to just see, those blasted noble to get what he deserved. As for the many Aeternum new citizens that have personally experienced the horror that were revealed, they are now on the edge of their seat, as some of that has finally got the truth that they have been waiting for these entire time, finally they got to know who is the one that were killing their family or loved ones, who is the one that is truly responsible for their suffering, to made them run away from their homes and finally seek refuges on another land.“A man selling his followers and his family…just to saved himself…..this kind of guy should just die….gosh!…even listening to them makes me sick already!…Look!..look at that!…the whole family were just the same as the Baron!!….god!…this is just outrageous!!…”.(Old Corg)“That is ri
People in this era has had their faith in a judicial systems crushed so many times, time and time again as they hoped that any trial would be fair and just, would always ended up the other ways. Especially when the one that were on trial were one of the noble origins, often times no matter what the crime were, be it murder, rape or anything at all, these nobles often walked away unpunished, probably they were slapped on the wrist, lose a few money and that was just the end of it. The faith in a true justice and law were already basically none existence at this point. But in Aeternum, especially those that had become a true Aeternum citizens, knew that Aeternum judicial systems were not like any others. There has not been once where Aeternum justice were skewed, not even once, not even when the accused were noble. Before the Judge and in the court of Aeternum law, status, origin and classes, is nothing, what is mattered is the truth and that is it.“...Really?…You think so, Renee….I’ve
At this point in time, the trial had become like a market place, every single person before me just spout out incriminating facts one after another, and it was just as absurd as it looks as it was as steadily incriminating as it goes. I don’t know if they were just outright stupid or just already went crazy, or they just forget that they were In a court and I am before them right now are a judge that proceeding of the entire trial. But still then again, the more they speak the more apparent their crimes are, and each single one of them deserved to be punished to the full extent of the punishment. Murder, kidnapping, robbery, sexual assault, embezzling literally every single crime that one can commit they all have done it. From the Baron all the way to the insignificant vassal before me, all of them had done some messed up things.“…Silence!!!….Enough!!…Order in the court!!….how dare you all turned my court into a shouting contest between you all!!….Bailiff!…bring an o
“SILENCE!..You all have done more harm to many people….TO ALL OF THESE PEOPLE BEFORE YOU!!…THAN ANY MONSTERS EVER DID!!!…..you harm them!..exploited them!…you make them live in fear for a long time!!….you all did this!!…you know this people were weak!…and you disdained them all!!!….you treated them like an animal!…because that is what they are to you all!!!!……what a shameful people you are!!!….what kind of a lord?…a leader are you?…..the people put their faith on you to lead them to a better future…and you ruined them?!!…What kind of a human being are you?….Even a monster protect their young and lead their pack properly!!…..and you!…YOU ALL ARE WORST THAN A MONSTER!!!….YOU ALL ARE THE MANISFITATION OF EVIL ITSELF!!!…SHAME ON YOU!!..”.At this moment, the people were already upsets as they were as the Baron and all the accused just simply rambling off all the bad things that they had done, in an attempt to rescue themselves from being punished, and when that rambling were stopped with
As always, when ever I got the chance to discredit the current Alemia Nation royals and all of it’s institutional body it would take a shot at it as it will always be beneficial to have a constant support in this war. And by the looks of the audience have on their face, I can certainly feel that the jab that I took do made a big impact on them, as they now learned that this Baron does not became the way he is by his own credits alone, but due to the support and help from those that were supposed to prevent him from doing the ugly things to begin with. And to Baron Sunders, as soon as he saw where this trial will goes, he naturally were trying to begged for his life as always.“And, IF, you think that I would just turned a blind eye to all of your crimes and let you off free…..Then you are mistaken!!….I am sick and tired of your facade…all the nobles that are misusing their powers all of their crimes and inhumane acts, you are all disgust me!!….I will show you and all you criminals out
The verdict is already out and the sentences has been concluded, and with that comes the thunderous cheers from the crowds in and around Sunders City Square. This moment were a joyous moment for everyone, it was like a dream come true to all of the people that has been suffering for so long now. The people who had long forgotten the taste of justice being served correctly, now can felt the satisfaction of seeing a true justice being served before them. Everyone knew at this moment, the Eastern Alemia Region will changed and it is not just the Sunders City alone, and they also prayed that this changed will also spread all over the Alemia Nation soon. Baron Sunders and His people were still in a stunned state, they didn’t know what to do right now, like a deer on a spotlight in the midnight.“Get Up, criminal!…..”.(Aeternum Soldier)“No..no..no..NO!!!!!….you can’t do this to me!!!!….NOOO!!!!..”.(Baron Sunders)Baron Sunders felt the grip on his arm, and he was yanked up on his tw
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