“Really?…I…would be treated?..”.(Regan)“Of course you are, Regan….all of you, everyone here that were injured and ill…will all be treated to full health AND THEN…we will be working again!….this is not a joke at all, fellas….this is a real words….it was promise to me by the President Himself….!”. (Old Marlo)A shallow voice sounded from close by, it was from Regan, a man of the same age as Old Marlo, but unlike Old Marlo who just a little bit malnourished and a bit injured, for Regan, he had lost his right hand and his right eye, after serving in the Baron Sunders army, and his injuries can be said is the common sight amongst the apprentices. They are already crippled by now, sure it was already more than nice enough that the president has pardoned them and allowed them to entered the society back unscathed. But not stopping there, and instead they were being treated of their injuries and then possibly being reinstated to their previous post, despite how they were looking right now, t
Once Old Marlo and Remi left their soon to be their previous barrack, the sight of the vastness of the Prison just stuck in their heads and prompted them to asked Major Nelly, who is now responsible to received the paper that they both had to handed down to the Grand General, and instead, they just got a simple reply, from Major Nelly.“Usual stuff?…”.(Remi)“Hmm?…yes, you all do know about those that were carried away right?…what they actually are?..”.(Major Nelly)When they were asked this question, Old Marlo and Remi took the time to looked around for a little bit, and they realized those that were taken away and were being loaded up into the trucks were all, familiar faces. They were the oppressor, the criminals and the evil bunch, of which the many normal soldier were avoiding and feared of.“...Yes..we know…those that were problematic bunch….”.(Old Marlo)“That’s right..The Military Court had been given permission to step up this time…and will be holding a trial for all of them…
“Usual stuff?…”.(Remi)“Hmm?…yes, you all do know about those that were carried away right?…what they actually are?..”.(Major Nelly)“...Yes..we know…those that were problematic bunch….”.(Old Marlo)“That’s right..The Military Court had been given permission to step up this time…and will be holding a trial for all of them….on all of their crimes…rest assured…they would received their long due punishment….they have been not being accounted for what they have done, under that corrupt and evil Baron….and here in Aeternum…that sort of crime and evil…is not something that will go unpunished…don’t you agree?..”.(Major Nelly)Major Nelly flashes a smile at both of them, and sure enough such reasoning is lined up with Aeternum motto, although no one wanted to say it, but everyone in the prison wanted these evil people gone and they did not care at all how it was done. Many of the soldiers were not at all a trained personnel, most of them were just youngsters or some old folks that were feeble
At this moment, as the representative of the Military before a group of civilian, Major Nelly were being careful of her words, and also at the same time were gauging these 2 people reaction of the sudden movement, by the military. After all, the Military wanted to avoid a rejection nor even a fiasco that might possible happened thanks to this mass ‘relocation’ of the prisoners. But it turns out that there were a clear divisive in the prisoners and another faction, which is the good ones were just okay with all that is happening, and now, this is certainly a good thing.“I see….then I guess, you both can informed the others about these…just so that the crowd would be settled and calm…”.(Major Nelly)“Gladly, will do, Madam Major…”.(Remi & Old Marlo)As both Old Marlo and Remi left the office as the conversation ended, Major Nelly come inside Grand General Bina office to deliver the documents from the apprentice. As she comes in, Grand General Bina just raised her head from the many pap
Knowing that the 2 apprentice were approving and also have a positive response to the sudden movement, Bina felt relieved. Because thanks to this kind of reaction, this meant that they can now just proceed ahead without any problem ahead. After all, this implemented process will not just applied to this prison at all, but also to all other prison in the Alemia Region that were owned by Aeternum and all the future prison that would surely be something that is going to happen sooner.“Oh, By the way…I have the both of them to spread the words to all the prisoners inside…I am sure by the end of the day…the prison will be filled with cheers…”.(Major Nelly)“Oh that is very perceptive of you, Nelly…those people need to know…”.(Grand General Bina)“I know..this way our image will rise up again amongst them….without us even pulling anything behind the scene at all…”.(Major Nelly)That is right, Major Nelly were taking a correct action here to let the apprentice out to spread the words, by do
“By the way, Madam General….I still worried that you have given Colonel John a full authority on this matter…..well you know….that guy were just too stiff…especially when it comes to doing his job….”.(Major Nelly)“Well…I understand your concern, Nelly….but this…this is his job and it needs to be done…I believe he will do a great job on this matter….beside, that is also his good quality…he is incorruptible no matter what…”.(Grand General Bina)When it comes to Colonel John, his notoriety were well known within that Aeternum military, he is not a flexible person at all and always sticks to the books, which is a very rare but also commendable traits of his. For Major Nelly, she just concerned that by the end of the process, perhaps there were only a few of those prisoners would walked out of those trial alive, that is her main concerns.“Beside, this is an order by he President himself..to have him personally stepped up to the job…You know…Colonel John were actually the first certified
“So that is the story….seemingly those that were from that Unit…were all remarkable people…”.(Major Nelly)“They sure are…they were considered the first generation officers that were created by the President himself, to make sure our nation run properly….why?….do you want to be in that unit?..”.(Grand General Bina)At this point the way Major Nelly were looking a bit dazed at the moment, as she said so, made Bina smiled a little bit, after all, the outcome of that Unit under the president were remarkable, it was safe to say that to those that served under him directly will always get their career to be guaranteed to be succeed, and for sure for someone who chose the military as a career as Major Nelly, that is a big temptation.“...Can I?…”.(Major Nelly)“Dream on, Major…The President isn’t forming any special unit this time at all….beside, you are to big of help for me to just let you off the hook..”.(Grand General Bina)It was a bit shocking for Bina to actually listened that her he
As Major Nelly left her office and off to do whatever she were meant to do, on the other hand Bina were left alone in her office to chuckled for a moment for the funny moment that she hand with her assistant just now and back to resumed her work. And in that brief moment of silence, her work phone started to ring, as she picked up, the voice on the other hand were someone familiar to her.“[Hello, Bina…how is it over there?..]”.(Elijah)“Hello, Sis…everything is going just fine here…there is a little bit tangling here and there..but it worked out just fine….how about at your end..”.(Bina)“[Just the same…same old thing….]”.(Elijah)The phone call were able to made Bina relaxed a little bit as both of them took the time to just talked with each others as sisters, it was the kind of routine that they do a casual phone call with each other every now and then.“Oh yeah, sis….by the way…I sending, Master back home just now…just be sure to prepare for him….he got a lot of solution to our ov
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