Listening to Elijah, now my interest has pique, after all, Yggdrasil is my child, and knowing that she learned from me quite a lot, I wondered would she be able to copied my vision for the business as well, but perhaps I have to limit my expectation a little bit, after all she is still a child.“Okay…but you know, I kinda worried about her now…Yggdrasil tend to wanted to work..rather than play like any other child at her age….will she be fine?..”.(Mina)“.….She will be just fine….beside she asked for this herself….as a Princess of Aeternum, and also our daughter…she need to be challenged a little bit….we cannot coddled her all the time…”.(Elijah)“Really?…but still a balance must be there, Sis…”.(Mina)When it comes to parenting, each one carried their personality with them and tried to influence their child as they wanted. Whilst Elijah were strict with her style, Mina were much more loving and overtly pampering towards Yggdrasil, like this, it was more balanced, which is good for Yg
“Sir President, Madam’s…we have arrived…”.(Lieutenant Colonel Sareen)“Oh..thank you, Sareen…Ladies, Let’s go….”.As my SUV came to a stop, all the Secret Service agents, naturally did their duty first, by securing the perimeter and the threat assessment first. And only then will my car door be opened, and as always the person that opened the door, is Sareen, informing us that we have already arrived at the cafe. I come out first, then followed by Elijah and Mina, all 3 of us were still in our work uniform so we really stand out in the public compared to everyone else in our surrounding. As soon as we stepped out, there were already crowds forming right outside the perimeter of the shop and on the side walk, so instead we instantly became a spectacle to the public.“These people seems a bit too early to just comes and gather here…”.I can only smile and waved at the crowd that seems to me just magically multiply by the second as we were here.“The news of your arrival back, were publi
“The news of your arrival back, were publicized on the radio…so there were already a few gathered at the Airport…then I guess they followed us here….and also…this area are right next to the mall…this place is always congested with people…”.(Elijah)“That, Makes sense, I guess….”.What Elijah said does makes sense, then again, my popularity are no joke here in Aeternum. After all, celebrity are not yet being made, even the Radio Drama that I created were still in it’s earliest bud, I guess, after this war, perhaps I can the Aeternum entertainment program, just so this world will be more colorful.Then again, making an entertainment industry in these day and age, especially in the medieval times, is quite a precarious moves. In medieval times and in Fantasma age right now, Fame is a deadly thing, especially when the noble and strength base society were prominent. Let’s just say, people at this time and age, when there is something that are beautiful and famous, they can just easily beca
“.…Welcome~….Eh?…Dad, Mom?…”.(Yggdrasil)“Hmm?….Yggdra?….hey…what are you doing here at this time?…”.As my mind were adrift on my thoughts, when I walked towards the shop counter, the one that was behind the cashier machine, were Yggdrasil, my little princess, standing on a stool and operation the machine with a smile on her face, in a full employee get up complete with her hat and apron. When she spoke, she here visibly shocked to see me and her mothers before her, it seems like she were skipping school this time, as right now it was still 10 in the morning and the school were clearly in session.“...ah….ummm….I’m just looking around at the shop?…”.(Yggdrasil)“.…..Then why are you wearing your work uniform and greeting customers?……you know, your moms will be coming after you right?…”.“Um….”.(Yggdrasil)I can see the panic in her eyes right now, when I said that her mom’s would surely grilled her, when she got back. Elijah and Mina saw her already, stunned and petrified befo
“.…Welcome~….Eh?…Dad, Mom?…”.(Yggdrasil)“Hmm?….Yggdra?….hey…what are you doing here at this time?…”.As my mind were adrift on my thoughts, when I walked towards the shop counter, the one that was behind the cashier machine, were Yggdrasil, my little princess, standing on a stool and operation the machine with a smile on her face, in a full employee get up complete with her hat and apron. When she spoke, she here visibly shocked to see me and her mothers before her, it seems like she were skipping school this time, as right now it was still 10 in the morning and the school were clearly in session.“...ah….ummm….I’m just looking around at the shop?…”.(Yggdrasil)“.…..Then why are you wearing your work uniform and greeting customers?……you know, your moms will be coming after you right?…”.“Um….”.(Yggdrasil)I can see the panic in her eyes right now, when I said that her mom’s would surely grilled her, when she got back. Elijah and Mina saw her already, stunned and petrified befo
“...I am so sorry, Your Highness….I just can’t stop her at all….”.(Store Manager Corn)Store Manager Corn, is a 2.5 meter tall, Werewolf, a giant of a person, very menacing even. But in truth he is very calm and docile person, despite his race and looks, he is an Sergeant Army veteran, and what is funny about him is that he is named Corn by his previous slaver, and that is because he is a Vegan Werewolf and actually allergic to meat. And he is also here as a protection initiative for Yggdrasil, of which I personally put him here.“It’s Okay, Corn….I guess she used her Owner privileges on you and her Princess title…right?..”.“Yeah….”.(Store Manager Corn)“Don’t worry..it’s fine…..that is on her’s….her mother will scold her personally….just make sure when she is here…you make sure she is safe…”.“That is given, Your Highness…as long as I am here..nothing bad will ever happened to the Princess..rest assured, Sir….and here is your order, sir….let me bring it to your table, Your Highness…
“Thank you, Corn…I appreciate it…”.I smiled and started to walks upstairs following behind corn and his staff carrying trays of my orders. At the same time, I felt a tug on my pants from behind, and only to looked back at Yggdrasil grabbing my pants with both of her hands. And when we met eyes, she gave me her best puppy eyes, clearly begging me to save her from the wrath of her mothers.“Daddy…help…”.(Yggdrasil)“…I help you these time, Kiddo….at home, you will have to deal with your mothers, by yourself okay?…”.“...Alright~…”.(Yggdrasil)Hearing my answer she is slightly beamed, but then got shot down and depressed at the same time. Being her saviour at this time, I gently picked her up and carried her in my arms, then turned to Elijah and Mina, who is at the moment fuming with anger.“Alright now, Ladies….calm down for now….let’s saved it, when we got back home….let the child eat for now…beside…it has been awhile since she spend time with all of us together right?…(Act, Cu
“…..Alright….But, Yggdrasil….you, young lady, we will have a talk with you later at home….”.(Mina)The one that replied to me was Mina, whilst Elijah were still staring at Yggdrasil menacingly, though with my words she eventually had to let go of her anger towards her for now. So at the very least for now, Yggdrasil is safe, that is only until night time when everyone were home at the end of the day, Andrea, Rafaela will join us later, Bina were still in the Eastern Alemia Region, she are taking over my position for now, after all I can’t just leave the war front leadership position vacant, even for a short time.With that all 4 of us, just walked upstairs headed to our reserved spot on the first floor, naturally it’s a window side section, since I love an area that overlooked the outside of the street whilst I enjoyed my time here. Everything were great naturally, although when we came here there were crowds outside the shop and on the side of the street. Now, it seems that th
“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