“I have an inquiry, Your Highness, I hope that Your highness can clarify on it…When, will we resume our Liberation campaign?…extending it more inwards?..”.(Governor Countess Jelina)Governess Countess Jelina questions is a well placed and a well timed questions, well actually it was a scripted question, provided from me, just so that I wont be caught unprepared. After all I wanted these Meeting to go on smoothly, and having to be side track at all time is not going to help me at all.“We will assume the campaign…as soon as the current region has been stabilized and good for us to no longer have any lingering concern of it…as for now, of those 2 region…we will need to employ a temporary overseer for those regions..so that the development and the security of those region were not compromised as we all moved forwards with the war…Hence the reason as to why I am here today…in these meeting…we will be electing the Temporary Overseer for the Alemia Eastern Region and the Southern Region…as
“Electing?…not appointing?..”.(Governess Countess Jelina)“Yes, that’s right….we…that means me and you…Everyone in this Cabinet Hall will be voting to elect the temporary Overseer for these 2 region…meaning there is 2 position open for elections…with a unison voice of all of Aeternum…we will chose those that deserve and qualify for this positions….”.Baffled and stunned is the correct atmosphere that are spreading throughout the entire Cabinet Hall, after all, I just dropped them a new concept for choosing someone for work, and it was one of the important positions. Until now, the process of elections or even a smidgen concept of democracy is something that no one in Fantasma every know about, so it was understandable that what I am doing is just baffling to all of them. But at the end of the day, I wanted this concept of choosing leaders to become a concept that Aeternum will come to be used to.If I ever wanted to be able to produced a quality leaders and pioneers this is the way to
“As you all know…our Aeternum, is constantly evolving and improving…and thus for this we need more and more talented, dedicated and also visionary leaders within our midst…and hence this Election method…is something I created for that aim…for a modern nation that will always strive to be better…it is time for us to include the voices of our people and prompted up the new generations among us….and thus, Under command and decree…I wanted all 4 Ministry joined by 4 Governors to present to me 4 candidates… 2 candidates for each positions…and of those 4…we will elect 2 candidates to become the Temporary Overseer….also please keep in mind, that all 4 candidates will be personally reviewed by me….remember…this is our first step towards the future…”.The entire cabinet hall were silent for a little bit, as everyone took their time to think about what I just said and the information to sink in. After all, I have just defy the normalcy of thing by giving the people a power to elect their own le
“Aren’t the timing for this is a little bit early?..”.(Elijah)As I got back to my seat, Elijah lean in closer to me and asked, election procedure is something that we both have discussed and agreed that it should be held at some point, but I supposed it caught her off guards that I held it here.“...probably…but it is an appropriate time and also suitable for us to test whether it work or not…since the chances comes up for it…I think, it is about time we do it…”.“If you say so…then I supposed that it is my time to put forward my candidates…I already have one person in mind for that position…”.(Elijah)“.…I see…then all the more great that is….I am hoping to see some qualify individual to take up that task…”.“Naturally, Master…you can be excited about it…”.(Elijah)When she put it that way, as always I can’t help but felt a little bit excited about the entire thing, knowing her she would naturally put someone that is capable and probably the most ideal person on that positions after
All of Aeternum domestic project were going as planned without any issues at all, be it the interstate highway project or any project at all, all of them were either on schedule or above schedule. After all, all thanks to Aeternum modern machinery and labour division, all works can be done faster than ever, it is not an exaggeration to say that at the moment, Aeternum perhaps the only nation in Central Continent that have a professional workforce and labour, and this help Aeternum to surpassed any nation when it comes to working in a mega project. As always Queen Duchess who also inside the meeting hall, were left with her mouth agape with shock as she listened all the mega project being done faster left and right. Even for the Dukedom of Angela, they too have a mega project of their owned, but yet they only capable of doing just one of that and even that they were struggling, whilst before her eyes Aeternum were doing the same scale of project left and right.“...I must say…you Aeter
“...I must say…you Aeternum truly never ceased to amazed me…Constructing Airport of the size of 2 Kilometer wide…on top of that at all 5 location at the same time….that is just marvelous feat of humanity at that point…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Even I heard it..still struggle to believe it…but since I have seen it myself…as the Airport were being built at my city…I learn to accept it…”.(Queen Zanesia Von Zaredon)As the Cabinet Meeting has conclude, we all went out of the building and about to go to have our private meeting as promised, Queen Duchess as always still in awed and find a solace to discussed about it with a fellow Queen, Queen Zanesia Von Zaredon. If it any normal medieval people surely they would already faint with the shock.“Setting that aside…don’t you have something to talked with me?…”.“Yes, I do…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)Just as we are about to get on our vehicle, I turned back to Queen Duchess Angela that has just done with her small talk.“We can just head to the
“Everyone, Please come in…and make yourself comfortable….”.I can comfortably say this, as I know that my office will always be in a pristine state, no matter how hectic my schedule are, after all Alfred were there to correct everything and managed the cleanliness of every government building and he even put an overemphasized on my things.“So let is just cut straight to the point…..I heard..that you want a priority on our labour purchase…correct?…”.“Yes, we do, Your highness…since Aeternum are offering to do so….we would like to be considered as the first on the list…As you know….we are currently in the state of redeveloping our own land at the moment…and due to our recent side activities…our labour forces has down slightly…”.(Count Leonard/Dukedom of Angela Prime Minister)“.…I see…Elijah, Andrea…what is our feasibility on this?..”.The one that answering my straight question is Count Leonard, the Prime Minister of Dukedom and Queen Duchess most reliable and trustworthy aide, who h
When it comes to any nation shortage of labour, of all the allied nation Dukedom of Angela were the apparent one with this issue, but they weren’t the only one who vastly interested in trading slaves. For example on the Eastern alliance, the Grand Coastal City of Meerkat are also very interested in this trade, as they were actually one of the biggest trader in the Eastern hemisphere of the Central Continent, and they are known to be the hub for slave trading, although in a modern world this type of trade is frowned upon, here in Fantasma, a medieval world. This is just a normal thing, and thus as one of a player in this world stage, Aeternum had to follow along, but still as always in Aeternum I had set up a law and order to make sure that this kind of activity were limited in Aeternum.Also, what Elijah meant, is that it is better to deal with Dukedom of Angela in this trade, as we know in compared to other nations, in Dukedom, they tend to align themselves with Aeternum culture and
“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
I took another sip of tea, letting the warmth spread through me.Because here’s the delicious irony: by copying our education system, they didn’t just adopt our books and schedules.They were adopting our mindset.Every child who learned using our curriculum. Every teacher trained by our methods. Every official who quoted Aeternum textbooks. They were all little seeds planted deep within foreign soil.In ten years?Those nations would think like us.In twenty?They would be like us. All without a single sword being drawn. I leaned back in my chair, utterly content.Without armies, without bloodshed, we were gaining soft political power over thirty-one nations.Real power.The kind that shaped futures. Mina clinked her cup lightly against mine in a silent toast, her green eyes sparkling.“To the future?” she teased.I smiled, lifting my cup.“To the future we’re writing,” I said.And out there, beneath the quiet, darkening sky, the seeds of a new world had already begun to bloom.The n