“I am not going to say anything….as thanks to their foolishness our forces were able to gain a lot of real combat experience….but try not to dragged it for far too long…lest the Young Queen snapped…. then there will be a whole another issues coming at us…”.“I know….that is why all the ‘exercise’ I tasked were done in a covert style….while they know that it was me retaliating, but none of them can pin me as the culprit as they lacked evidence for it…..and beside, I doubt that these culprit wanted to report or asked help from the Young Queen…after all….these people just went rouge and also they actually went off and denounce her before they went off on their stupid streak.”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Once we left….I can’t believe just how many of their stupidity got out of the bag….then again…that is what happened when only the unworthy got put on the rise…”.“The Principality of Light screwed them over so good…that nothing they were doing were going to work….Even my Cousin gave up to do
The Ducal Family of Murr actually have some relation with the Duchess of Angela family, Duke Merrica were related to Queen Duchess Angela as a cousins, by several leaps of so, but both family were in a good relationships as both of them hold quite high ranks and nobility status.“Yes he do….he already went back to his territory along with his wife….all he left in the Hallerus Capital were his Knights….I wonder what happened with him and the Queen…he refused to say anything to me at all…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“I guess he got tired of it all….after all, the Young Queen were hardheaded and she even surrounded herself with some shady aide as well…”.Simply said, Hallerus Kingdom at the moment are slowly deteriorating, rotting from the inside out, to the point Duke Merrica who is the strongest anchor of the Kingdom actually got fed up and decided to step away from the Capital and the Palace, that is just how bad things are for the Hallerus Kingdom. Meanwhile Dukedom of Angela and Aeternu
“Anyway…if things just kept heading this way…they are bound to destroy themselves….so for now…I decided to just leave them to their own devices….as for you…what you do to them is up to you….just don’t escalate it too much….lest they snapped back at you…”.“I know…now that you say that you wont be bothered with them…naturally I wont bothered them to much….but that doesn’t mean I can’t played around with them…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)All I can say is to advised her a little bit, and nothing more. Beside knowing her opportunistic side, I am sure that she is planning to do her ‘practice’ inside of those Hallerus Noble territory that bothers her, and she will maximize her profits as high as possible. Also by saying I won’t be meddling in Hallerus Kingdom affairs for now, is giving Dukedom of Angela an assurance that not in anytime soon, I will not be starting another war, unless I finished this one, so there is no need for her to worry about for anything, and thus this make our meeting flo
Under the cheer from the crowds around the Airport, at the Tarmac, everyone were just waving and looking up at the slowly departed Presidential Airship. At the same time, Both female leaders were whispering under their breath, masked with their beautiful smile.“I guess you don’t want to tell him about Duke Merrica at all, huh?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“...At this time…I don’t have to…Duke Merrica has soured our favour when he took his Queen side, that time…..so I let him stew for a while……beside…you also don’t tell him that you almost wiped the entire Western Hallerus Region in your recent ‘Practice’…right?..”.(Elijah)“Well….let’s just agree…that sometimes over telling things…might just over complicated some stuffs….right?..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“My thought exactly…”.(Elijah)There were a lot of things that were happening around Aeternum that were kept under a tight wrap, a secret that only certain people knows, and sometimes it was even kept out of loop to the President, and nat
“Even so…are you still going to hold him off that long?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“I will….That man..sometimes a bit to nice….and that is his traits that people often takes advantage off….but many didn’t know…that his kindness have a limit….and when that limit is touched….he will burned down everything he saw….from then he will turned into something that no one would like….and what I am doing is making sure that, that limit isn’t touched at all….”.(Elijah)“Kind, huh…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)For the medieval people era, the way the Aeternum President act and operates do seems out of place and rather odd. He is seen as a kind ruler in fact too kind is some places, granting mercy where he doesn’t need to, only act when acted upon, despite hold a massive power decided to not declared a warring state and just conquered those that were around him. In fact establishing an alliance with the surrounding small nation and uplifting them, is just ridiculous gesture and attempts. It just out of th
For the medieval people era, the way the Aeternum President act and operates do seems out of place and rather odd. He is seen as a kind ruler in fact too kind is some places, granting mercy where he doesn’t need to, only act when acted upon, despite hold a massive power decided to not declared a warring state and just conquered those that were around him. In fact establishing an alliance with the surrounding small nation and uplifting them, is just ridiculous gesture and attempts. It just out of the ordinary to do so, yet he does it, so it was understandable as to why everyone called him an oddball behind his back and said that he was overly kind. But not many knows that what he is doing is working flawlessly and what many has overlooked is that, when every he raised arms against those that wrongs him, his enemies will always lose, no matter what they throw at him, nothing will stop his steps at all.“That’s right….I have seen him got angry before….and as a result of it…he formed a na
“he is not a cryptic person that said things in innuendos…as long as you don’t burned the region to pieces then it is fine…truthfully…I have talked with him…and our vision regarding the Hallerus Kingdom….is that we don’t really care much……but if possible….we wanted the Hallerus Kingdom to remain…as there were a lot of benefits for it to remained existed for all of us….”.“Sure, if Hallerus Kingdom remains..then we have a buffer zone against the Empire right?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Correct…aren’t that just a fine and easy work for all of us…..beside for a lot of things that they have done to go against us….this is the very least redemption arc that they should at least show it to us…..lest they wanted to be called ungrateful…correct?…”.(Elijah)As she were sipping her cup of coffee, Elijah stated this plainly, with a mocking tone, clearly stated her view and disgruntled at the current Hallerus Kingdom.“A buffer zone…that we didn’t have to worry about and care….a zone that works it
“I am just testing the waters….it is true that the Noble faction there tried to get their dirty hands on my territory….so I retaliate in response….but upon me acting on it…I figured out that what they have there is nothing but a paper tiger…In just a single attack from me….my army managed to break through 5 territory out of the 12 territory inside the Western Region of Hallerus…..even I were shocked to that extent….to just how weak they are..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)Now that is some surprising numbers and shows just how futile and arrogant the Hallerus Kingdom Western Region nobles are. They have no actual powers at all, yet were fuel with their arrogance to them claiming the win of their recent win. It even made the Queen Duchess bewildered, and she had to put a stop to that advance army of hers before things got escalated even more. Even so as the Dukedom of Angela and the Allied Force Army retreated to the Dukedom border, somehow, the Western Nobles through their hubris and arrogan
“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