“[ After this city and region…my army will move forward to liberate the entire northern until Northwestern region…on every city, towns and village…I will make sure that the people will be well taken care of…the corrupt, tyrant and evil leader, lords and nobles will be punished accordingly!….no longer will you all live in fear and unjust!….everything will change under my rule…and it is one for the better that the current ones….to everyone that are listening to this broadcast all over Alemia nation…..please wait patiently and with hope…..for Aeternum will come to you and save you all….Thank you…and May Glory Be Eternal!…]”.(President Mies)With that, the President ended his speech and waved to the crowds as he walked off the stage.“YEAH!!!…”.(Crowds)“LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!…LONG LIVE HIS HIGHNESS!!!…WOO…”.(Crowds)“WE LOVE YOU, YOUR HIGHNESS!!!….”.(Crowds)“THE TIME IS COMING!!…JUSTICE IS COMING!!!…LONG LIVE AETERNUM!!!!…”.(Crowds)Even after minutes, after the President is gone from th
“Really?…that is just what you had in mind?…”.(General Eliza)“Hmmm…y..yeah, I guess?…”.“Sure, if you said it is just that..then I will leave it at that….and also, Duchess Kolarova and Grand General Bina had just fully secured the entire Southeastern Region just now…”.(General Eliza)“Wow…that was, fast…”.That was surprising of them to move that fast, so right now the entire old Eastern Region has finally become apart of Aeternum fully secured and open to be manipulated as I pleased.“They heard you feat…and decided that they wanted to join the competition as well…as a result, Grand General Bina conquered and entire town on her own…and Duchess Kolarova literally bombarded an entire city wall and defense using a single warship….”.(General Eliza)“.…..that is unexpected…”.That 2 were definitely competitive, still as long as they conquered and secured the region, it doesn’t mattered much to me. Naturally on their side, casualty is not a problem at all, their mission is rather quite in
When we got to the Georgina City Lord Castle or rather the Georgina Castle, I am quite taken aback by the sheer size of it. It is much bigger than the Sunders Castle, or even my own Presidential Mansion back in New City. The entire castle take over 1 square kilometer wide, located at the North side of Georgina City just shy away from the city wall itself. It even had it’s own 10 meter tall, stone wall with 4 keep to kept the entire estate safe and well guarded. This Georgina Castle is actually well guarded and also more equip than the city itself. It was the English style castle, and it is quite lavish, the gardens on each side and the back were well maintained, there is even a small lake behind the castle.“it is quite beautiful, right?…”.(Agent Marisko)Marisko asked as she opened her arms to the side and inviting everyone in the car to enjoy the scenery.“It is, but at the same time it is quite annoying as well…their castle were this beautiful…but the entire city itself were just l
“Welcome to Georgina Castle, Your Highness and Madam General Eliza…we on behalf of the Castle staff are honored to serve you, Your Highness…This humble one, is named Gerard, Sir…”.(Head Butler Gerard)“Pleased to be here, Butler Gerard…you all may resumed your duty…”.“Understood, Sire….please allow me to guide you…”.(Head Butler Gerard)Like a qualified and wise butler that he is, Gerard only nodded his head and the rest of the group dismissed themselves. Certainly all of them were professional maids and butler, I presume that they must be the Original staff of the castle.“They were the original staff of the castle…and also surprisingly the first member of the People Rebellion Army…all thanks to, Mister Gerard over here…we are able to pin point all the target accurately and also take over the entire castle in just a single night~….he’s done a lot….and beside he is a great servant as well….good at his job..”.(Agent Marisko)“Did I asked anything?..”.I yet to say anything but, Marisk
“Marisko…so how did that task that I have you do…did you managed to get it done?..”.“in this very region…it was done…I made sure of it myself…furthermore, as soon as I done with Georgina City, I also influenced the Northern and Northwestern region population as well…all the eligible one has been secured and those that failed…already on their way to the purge…”.(Agent Marisko)Marisko confidently said her piece, she doesn’t really uncomfortable doing shady work like this, in fact she reveled in it, she excelled in this line of dirty work. And if she said she succeeded, then I would not even entertained that she had possibly failed.“Good…this region is so messy…that the people here is so corrupted in their mindset…whenever they gain a little foothold or hopes…they just become another leech in the society…”.“I agree…eliminating them are the correct answer to this kind problem..as blatant as we want to deal with them in battle…unsurprisingly a lot of them were just a bunch of cowards…w
“By the way, did Knight Joseph voiced his opinion or anything?..”.“Him?…no, not at all…he too realized the oddity of the people behaviour and agreed with the plan…but as he was what I considered just a mere tool….I never exposed the plan to him…I just have him eliminate all the bandits, marauders and criminals all over the places…coincidentally he just doing what we have in mind…his action just need to align to what I deign it to be and that is about it…for the other stuff, we got our Agent in A.C.I.A and M.I doing their stuff…so it success all the way for me..”.(Agent Marisko)“You sounded like a film villain right now..”.(General Eliza)“Oh~ madam general, thank you for that compliment…I really wanted to embodied their character very much…but still, compared to those movies villain…I am more effective and successful compared to them..”.(Agent Marisko)“Hah!..no wonder, Sister Elijah liked you…”.(General Eliza)Both woman were clearly complimenting each other right now. Either way,
“Hello…Elijah, are you there?…”.“[ Yes, Master…I’m here…]”.(Elijah)Since I go time to spare, now that all the things that need to be discussed and dealt with are done, I decided to call Elijah on the phone, and dear me, her voice did not sound happy at all.“Have you heard what I just did?..”.“[ Yes, I have, Master….and first of all…it was unnecessary for you to step out like that….and I might say…that it was quite foolish on your side….sure, Marisko had set everything up for you….but still….it is very dangerous for you to do so….Master, you are our leader, Aeternum and our family cannot bear to lose you or even see you getting hurt…]”.(Elijah)As soon as I called her and heard her somber tone of voice, I know that I am in for a lot of trouble. But again, I deserved to get this much earful from her, all the points that she listed were correct and true. So no matter what, I have to brave through this first hurdled first before anything, lest her anger will shot through the roof when
When I got the news that the 2 were just went full blast on the Southeastern Region, I thought that it was in a manageable degree, but now that I got the full number from Elijah, those 2 just went super ballistic on everything. They literally reduced the entire region back to point 1, now that is what I call overly effective.“...So…how’s the local reaction then?..”.“[ Half Positive….the morale there is only slightly positive….luckily the 2/3 of the population that the 2 decimated were all males that were engaging in all types of illegal activities…that very 2/3 of the population were all criminals…..so when Bina and Kolarova decimate them all…the local populace do looked positively in us, and agreed with out actions…but they were also a little bit worried as we have effectively, almost killed all their males….and to those that were disagreed and disgruntled…all of them have their partner killed…So, I think this kind of reaction is within our expectations…]”.(Elijah)“...I see…it is
“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