“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
“If they are weak…then it would be much more easier to get those region for free..right?….since you have been given green light….in my opinion…why not you just get a move on early….just make those region secretly yours right now…..I am sure that you can do it….”.(Elijah)“If you said it like that…..I guess I can do something…should I?….I should right?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Of course you should….How about…you put your puppets…in place of those that you already conquered..and have them played both sides….therefore…when the Queen looked around..she will found no problem there…whilst in reality…those region is already yours…”.(Elijah)“Wow..Elijah…you think of such sinister ideas just right now..and just said it casually, before me….that is cold blooded of you…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Cold Blooded?…Heh…this is just so basic level scheming that we do everyday..at the A.C.I.A….changing the landscape for our benefits..without anyone knowing….it made it easier to control a nation that wa
“Wow..Elijah…you think of such sinister ideas just right now..and just said it casually, before me….that is cold blooded of you…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Cold Blooded?…Heh…this is just so basic level scheming that we do everyday..at the A.C.I.A….changing the landscape for our benefits..without anyone knowing….it made it easier to control a nation that way….it is much easier to just convert a land that is apart a nation…without spilling to many bloods…”.(Elijah)Although Elijah might sounded haughty and arrogant at the moment. There is nothing Queen Duchess Angela can say to refute her, as she’s also know how insidious the A.C.I.A is, the tactics that they use to scheme in the shadow were so effective that they can simply topple and entire region upside down easily if they wanted to. For example, Queen Duchess Angela has witness personally, how the A.C.I.A has systematically dismantle and drive the persistent Principality of Light out of every single Allied Nation, and they do it in a
“I see….Your, A.C.I.A is as sinister as ever…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Sinister, maybe…but effective…undoubtedly…Look, we can come to and agreements right now…that Dukedom of Angela owned the Western Region of Hallerus…..so, rather than waiting for a long time for it to be official…why not just have it now….Put those Noble family members that is supportive or obeyed you, in the Leadership position….eliminate those that opposed you once and for all…and thus that region will be in your palm…..Let us be honest…Controlling the Central and Southern Region of Hallerus are already stretching the limits of the current Queen….What happened on the west…is beyond her….as long as on the surface things seems to be in place…that is done for her…..”.(Elijah)The current situation of Hallerus Kingdom is a mess, at the moment, the current government were already pulling their hair out of their heads, when dealing with only the Central Region and Southern Region. As for Northern region, it stayed peace
“The western Region lands is perfect for farming…and monsters hunting…not to mention that river route…that is more straight than what you have in your territory…that river connected to the Institute of Artemesia and Crystal Lake…and you know right now we are trying to utilized the rivers right?…”.“Wow…Elijah….the more things you unravel…the more it ignites my greed..”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“I am just stating the obvious, Angela…if you can hold the Western Region….then that will lessen our works….I know for certain that the Young Queen don’t have it in her to do something crazy…..especially not, when her 2 major region left her hand ‘willingly’…..”.(Elijah)“.…as long as it lighten the load, on Mies…it’s already good enough for you..right?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Yes, it is….he has been working tirelessly for quite sometimes….it is about time we all take a little break and just enjoyed what we have achieved…..before we continuing on again….”.(Elijah)“That I understand…”.(Queen Duc
“.…as long as it lighten the load, on Mies…it’s already good enough for you..right?…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)“Yes, it is….he has been working tirelessly for quite sometimes….it is about time we all take a little break and just enjoyed what we have achieved…..before we continuing on again….”.(Elijah)“That I understand…”.(Queen Duchess Angela)Both of them looked a little somber for a brief second, before smiling again. For Queen Duchess today has been a very fruitful moment for her, not only she were able to secure a massive profitable deal with Aeternum, but also have gotten herself a permission and also a suggestions to get herself the Western Region Hallerus, of which is something that she has been eager to have. Now only she gotten herself the method for it, but also a good motivation to be more eager to obtained it.As for Elijah, today were also a good day for her, as she had just solved a lot of long winded work that will be coming in the future. If Western Region fall into Duk
“.…It’s a great move to motivate her, Sister…soon enough…Hallerus Kingdom will fall to their rightful state…and we all can finally be able to take it easy, with Master…”.(Andrea)“Well…that is the point to all of this, Andrea…By the way…what of the resorts that we planned on doing?…if we are going to take a break later…it is better for that places to be ready…”.(Elijah)“All in schedule…I even already started the Seaside resort construction in South Alemia Region…so don’t worry about it…”.(Andrea)“...Good…soon after this war..finally we are going to take a little break that we all deserved…”.(Elijah)“That is the plan, Sis…”.(Andrea)Just as at the New City were everything started to wrapped up and everyone went back to their own agenda, on the Presidential Airship, the environment inside the ship were quite lax, in compared to the hectic one day ago.“[Aren’t you going to stop her at all….you know that the Queen Duchess has basically tried to asked permission from you to lay waste o
“...Anyway…what is the current progress when I wasn’t here?…I bet Holgun has been doing a fine job so far..”.“[Certainly…although you just gone for a short span of time….Nearly all the basic infrastructure has been laid down and already operational….also…Our military has already gotten to 96% of eliminating all the stragglers soldiers that has gotten away from us….]”.(T.A.S)“Good…what about the criminals and the monsters situations?..”.“[All the Criminals, Monsters and non-essential Dungeons that was in the closest vicinity of any settlement has been eliminated…the remaining were left alone…for future actions and attractions for the future development…our Land acquisition for the Eastern and Southern Alemia Region has also been mapped out and completed as well…So we are prepared to open the border…]”.(T.A.S)“...Hmm…let’s not opened the border yet, hold it off for now and delayed it…only once the temporary observer position were elected..then we will open it up fully..”.“[I will p
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