“.…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
“Wait, What?…how?..”.Yggdrasil at the moment, clearly were not bothered at all by these scene, just from her expression alone I know that. These crowds usually can just stood all day and cheer, that is I know of what they are capable of, after all they can be considered a super fan. So when Yggdrasil said she were the one that thought the fans to held back I was rather curious to learn how she do it.“Well…I work here aren’t I?….I always come here after school….usually when I got here…there were a lot of people here waiting for me and cheering at me and stuff….but a lot of them just do that, and they were not buying anything….so, one time I got angry and I told them off…they cannot stay, if they aren’t buying anything…so they must leave….since then…the crowds has become like this…they stay for a little bit then left on their own…”.(Yggdrasil)“Oh really…..that is brave of you to tell them off like that..But, did you went together with your Secret Service Agent?…”.“I did….Mathild wer
“Hi Everyone!!….”.(Andrea)“Sis..you are being too loud, now…”.(Rafaela)Andrea and Rafaela just casually strode In on us, naturally both of them were still in their work clothes, Rafaela in her doctor coat and Andrea with her overall, seems like Andrea were just back or still in the middle of working in a warehouse at the moment.“...No…I am being too excited…and loud volume is just the by product of that excitement….Hi everyone……Welcome Home, Master….”.(Andrea)“Hmph~…Welcome home, Master…”.(Rafaela)Both of them, once they saw me, just like Elijah and Mina earlier, greeted me first and warmly give me a peck on my cheek first, before ruffling Yggdrasil hair who sat beside me, which prompted a pout from our little princess. With the members are gathering here, the conversation flowed normally, and even for me, I just evaded talking about work entirely and just decided for now, I wanted to take my mind of that subject for now and simply enjoyed my time for now.“...Hmm?….the Cof
“...Hmm?….the Coffee…smells..different….why is that, Yggdra?…”.“Oh..you can smell the difference, dad?….wow..that is amazing….”.(Yggdrasil)I noticed that the Coffee smells seems different than what I used to, for the cafe and as well as the coffee that were sold in Fantasma, I just decided to bring Instant coffee from earth, at the moment, the coffee trees sprout that I brought from earth were still being raised in our farmland, and so far no result on that end bear a yield, yet. Also at this moment, I already like a super human by human standard and thus my sense are sharp, so I know that there is something different about my coffee, Different that it usually smells.“Well!…that is because…the coffee that were used in your coffee….is a new type of Coffee!…..and I made them!!…”.(Yggdrasil)“Huh?…”.Now that is a shocker, Yggdrasil made them, that is rather hard to believe, but judging from her excited reaction, this seems to be 100 percent true, in fact, as I reeled back from by bri
“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