“My Navy are ready at any time…made the order..and we shall rain the enemy with fire and death..”.(Admiral Duchess Kolarova Qoon)With Bina agreeing, naturally the entire military factions already have their decision set. Colonel Xing and Admiral Duchess Kolarova naturally nodded their heads in sync, as they are looking forward to the end of this war.“I agreed…after all, since the enemy has collected everything…I don’t want those riches left our palm…I rather use what they collected to rebuilt the region…rather that we use our funds…beside…we need the remaining resource for ourselves….I don’t want to manage a loss….My Ministry can’t handle that…”.(Minister Andrea)Although she sounded callous, at the end of the day, she was correct. We started this war in hoping that the cost will be recoup by the raw resource we obtained in Alemia, but if the resource were no longer there, then we might just have an economic problem later on. Of which, is definitely not an ideal situation at all, we
“Alright….then I motion for Aeternum, under my command…from this moment forward, that we will mobilized our troops to fight the enemy and ultimately regain control of the entire Alemia Nation and subjected this nation under my rule….Any Objection on this motion?…”.“No, Your Highness!!…”.(Everyone)A resolute support as everyone in the room obeyed my decree. Although it might sounded overbearing at the moment, I need to make sure that I said this as this will go into the records of history, such decision cannot be made casually.“Good, at the moment, I have the Special Force Unit 01, under my command…to conduct a search and rescue operation to save all the Apprentices survivor that are scattered in all the 3 regions….so far, the completion of the mission is around 30%…..and thus as soon as the mission were completed……Aeternum Military will be fully mobilized…..I want everyone to be prepared..from our men….to the press coverage, to the management!…be ready…..as this time…when we move…w
“...Elijah, I assumed that this 4 is your elected temporary observer?…”.“Yes, Sir….me and the cabinet has chosen these 4 to hold the position of Temporary Observer…they are carefully selected, with taking in account of their talent, capability, loyalty and also their merits….I can fully assure you that…these 4 can surely live up to you expectation….”.(Vice President Elijah)“Is that so?…if Elijah had said so about you all…then I will never have any doubt about it at all…Ah…Miss Renee Coral…I have high expectation seeing you here…and surely you live up to my expectation, I see..”.“Naturally, Your Highness…I only live to serve…this humble officer is delighted to meet his highness expectation, sir…”.(Miss Renee Coral)The only one that I know were Renee Coral, after all she is the one that I secretly pushed forward for this position, and looking at her right now, I have made a great choice to put her on the lead. In truth, Renee Coral by all means have the right to rule over the Sunder
Now that one of the candidates had already gotten her assignment, it was time for me to turn to the 3 other candidates left. Naturally, just like Miss Renee Coral the 3, were no slouch either. All 4 of the candidates are as diverse as it can get, in both race and gender 2 women and 2 male. What is even better is all of them were young of age, meaning that they can stay in this position longer and accumulate experience as vast as they can. It was one of the criteria that I explicitly listed for Elijah to follow. In this world usually, those that were above 40 years of age, can stand at a high position, but for me, I do it the other way around.Young people with talent and loyalty should be lifted up to be in their correct and supposed position. I have thrown away all the convoluted ways of medieval society that were expected of this world and put my way of thinking in Aeternum culture. Naturally, such moves do have a lot of people complaining about it, but not a single person dared to
“I, Neavys Briarfel…will honorably accept this duty and will serve with my utmost dedication and ability to serve as a Temporary Observer of the Southern Region of Alemia….May glory be eternal…”.(Miss Neavys Briarfel)Done with her oath, Neavys Briarfel stood up and walked to my left, joining the line with Miss Renee Coral, now I focused on the 2 men before me. One is short and the other is quite tall, possibly even a head taller than me.“Mister Halgar….another fine talent born from our university…I believe you served in the Army before this..correct?..”.“Yes, Sir!…First Lieutenant Halgar of the Aeternum Royal Army, Sir!….”.(Mister Halgar)Halgar is a dwarf, and unlike the other 2 before that have their last name, Halgar doesn’t. he was a born slave until he was saved by Aeternum, his life journey was amazing, born as a slave, trained as a battle slave, saved by Aeternum, and joined the Aeternum Army rose through the ranks and at the same time pursued study to the highest degree and
“I am pleased to see your kind step forward on this occasion, Throltys…”.“We are bound to do so, Your Highness~…we live to serve you and your cause as it was willed to us by the Great Ancient Dragon…beside..if we don’t step up…you would probably never call us, Your Highness…”.(Throltys)“You and Your people have suffered enough….being called and hunted as monsters for years…I thought to let you guys enjoy life a little bit…”.In terms of history as an entire race, Dragonnewt and Lizardman were perhaps the most tragic races in Aeternum. They, for as long as they lived have never been acknowledged as a race, but rather being treated like monsters, but as always that life changed when they came to Aeternum, and finally, they can live as peacefully and as comfortably as they like.“We know and appreciate your kindness, Your Highness…but…we have decided to also contribute to Aeternum cause….as Aeternum citizens, and as your direct vassal….it is within our duty to do so…hence, I beg you…do
“.…..Would we be assaulting the Alemia Nation straight to the core?..”.(Vice President Elijah)“No…we will conquer, the Northeastern Region then goes up then to the Northwestern Region first….and then we will come to the Central Region….Those noble has been ransacking everything in sight…and we have to prevent them from depleting everything…”.“If that is the plan…then it will be as you willed it to be, Master…at the end of this war….what shall be the fate of the Alemia Royals?….personally, in my opinion…they should be eliminated…after all…there cannot be 2 suns on the sky..”.(Vice President Elijah)Elijah's words put a smile on my face, she clearly has a grasp on what should be done for optimal results, and personally, I already decided to eliminate the Alemia Royals from the equation. If I were to just let go and let live, I am certain, with their personality, they would rise again and oppose to my rule, they were the kind that would demand something outrageous no matter what. Be it
Ever since the last meeting was held, all activities on the Aeternum military side have been busy, with my decisions and then the spread of the news assisting the preparation for war. Everyone was anxiously anticipating how this battle would go, there were no longer any doubts as to whether this war would fall into Alemia Nation, but rather everyone seemed to already get the conclusion of the winner of this war by their own assumptions. Undoubtedly, Aeternum will win this war, right now it is just a matter of how many days and how big will the win be.“Knock! Knock!….Sir, It’s me, Holgun…”.(Holgun Iron Horn)“Come in…”.Holgun opened the door to my office as I allowed him to do so, then closed it behind him. Aside from me, he is probably the busiest man around, since he has been preparing the troops that will soon be deployed under my command.“...Holgun…so..how are Sergeant Leku and his team doing right now?…”.“Sergeant Leku has arrived with good news, Your Highness…he has managed t
“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