Everyone in Big John tavern were smirking and smiling, after all, everyone secretly agreed what Miss Olivia were talking about, in fact, if Aeternum were coming to take over everything, they will be more than willing to accommodate that, and even just offering everything just so Aeternum would rule over the entire Alemia Nation. In fact, everyone believed very strongly that if Aeternum were to take over the entire Alemia Nation, peace and progress will come, and they would no longer had to live in fear.“[We at Aeternum, understood your suffering, Miss Olivia…we have seen what the destruction and terror, the leaders of Alemia Nation had done to all of Alemia People…that is why, the Cabinet and President Mies…decided to take an action…although we are saddened and regrets that our hope that Queen Romella and Crown Prince Amaris aren’t able to rectify the mess of the first civil war…but instead drove it worse…this time…Aeternum had decided to do the right things….we just hope…the Alemia
“What the hell is this?! …how this …. this ‘Olivia’ scrutinized a royal, like that!!! …. I wan her found and captured!! …. I will hang this wench, myself!!!”. (Crown Prince Amaris)Inside the Crown Prince Amaris camp, as expected the crown prince enraged at the newly broadcasted news segments, and in an instant throwing his massive tantrum around, eager to hanged the lady called Olivia for slandering the royal.“FIND THAT WENCH!!!!...I want her dead!!...I want her family DEAD!!!!...Find her!!!”. (Queen Romella)Inside the Alemia Palace, Queen Romella also showed the same unsightly reaction as her son. Rage and anger consume her after she were criticized, on the radio news segments, as soon as the radio broadcast come back on.On both side of the warring camps instead of worrying about the other parties might launch an attack on one and another, instead the soldiers, by the whim of their leaders, were let loose to find a lady name Olivia, a useless attempt that is wasting everyone time
“Bina, how’s things on your side?”.“[Things on my side, is as normal as it can be….my soldiers are always ready for any combat ….as we waited for the Central Region assault to begin…my men had already vanquished 80% of this region criminal hideouts…the Southern Region, is now 100% cleared of any pirates…]”. (Bina)“…all the pirates, is gone?”.“[Rather than gone, we hunted them all down to extinction…and, Sir, these pirates…. they are all unbelievably rich…. the amount of gold coins in their coffers, said and proofed that they have been colluding or even founded by the nobles on this region, for a long, long time...]”. (Bina)Not that surprising, after all, a lot of those southern noble and lord were all Shaddy, when the first civil war takes place, not a single one of them appeared before me. But as soon as we retreat from Alemia nation, all of them just suddenly popped out, like a mushroom after the rain.“Well…it seems that we need to thank them for their own manufactured stupidit
I suppose I am a little bit fired up at the moment. To the point that everyone on the press conference were also affected by the unintentional motivation that I am giving out. With a fervent support and renewed motivation from everyone, we ended the video conference, everyone will be preparing everything for the final assault. And for me, as the time of the attack is 2 days from now, I felt a little bit inclined to relaxed a little bit. I have been in Fantasma for far too long this time, about 4 months.“T.A.S. tell Elijah and the others that I am going back to earth a little bit…”.Since I am about to head back to Earth, as always, I cannot just go and disappear, so I naturally had to informed Elijah and the others and also the Castle staffs as well. The Staffs were reminded that I have locked myself inside my study room, for a time of meditation before the war and should not be disturbed.“[Will do, Master… by the way, our Virtue Financial, has been doing rather fine as of lately...
“RING! ~ …Oh hello, Catherine …How are you?”.Whilst I am still inside my bathtub, as always, catherine phone call, comes through first. I just turned on my phone as I got back, as always there were tons of chats and missed calls appearing on the screens. Catherine calls made it through first and I answered them.“[Um…good evening, Sir…. wait a minute, I’ll hand over the phone, to Madam Catherine………Mies...are you there?]”. (Catherine Kent)“…Yes, I’m here….by the way…did you have your assistant to always call me every day, just in case I picked up?”.“[Of course...you being a hermit contribute to that.]”. (Catherine Kent)Turns out, the way she always tries to contact me, whenever something comes up, is that she would always call me on this phone, constantly, and that work of calling my phone were handed down to her team of personal assistant. She was aiming for the ‘just in case’ situation where I would pick up my phone. And today, I did, and that’s why her team of personal assistant
“[We got an issue with our Virtue Medical’s….]”. (Catherine)“Okay, what is it?”.“[The States are ‘urging’ a few other nations… to support their attempts to break open our VH-Serum and our VH-Extensive Treatment… They wanted our technology and they wanted it restricted and controlled…]”. (Catherine)“Oh…okay… I guess, the previous lesson, I gave them…is stern enough, I guess….”.It was typical of a corrupted government, especially those that were controlled by the mega corporation to do something like this. They wanted what is mine and right now they go around the world, touted to everyone else that my stuffs are theirs, whilst the entire world already know that Virtue Financials, is its own private entity, belonged solely to me and no one else. I already teach them a lesson, before, by retracting all the support from all medical sector in the states. Now they wanted to play with me again, I supposed they might think that I am afraid to them.“Catherine…. I want all, the CEOs from ev
“[Mies…]”. (Catherine)“I don’t care what they are doing or where they are right now… I want them all there in 72 hours….no excuses…”.“[ Got it…My side will send everyone a summon right now….do you want me to come with you….to Manila, or we just meet there?]”. (Catherine)“No, I go there myself… also, put this message in that summon as well …anyone that had done something shady under my umbrella… correct their mess before they get to Manila in 72 hours… or I will deal with them myself…”.“[…Alright, Boss…. see you there…]”. (Catherine)There were few people that were messing around, and the ease that I gave them, got to their heads. I just gone for a few months and a mess like this happened so easily and it got that far, this time the Virtue Financials and its families of company, will get shaken like a tree in a storm. People need to be reminded, that they are working for me, not with or above me.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
“Catherine…what is going on? ....”. (Maria Hills)The now CEO of Virtue Medical, Maria walked into the office, and were in shocked to see the entire building were like in the middle of a warzone, and as she arrived at the Secretariat floor, Catherine were in the middle of the office floor, commanding everyone like a general in war.“Oh! …Maria, sorry about the mess… also why are you here and not in Manila? ....”. (Catherine Kent)“Why should I be on the other side of the world?”. (Maria Hills)“Wait… you haven’t got the e-mail?”. (Catherine Kent)“No… I’m here for our lunch today, you said we should go out together… even Tanya and Stephanie were here…waiting for you downstairs…”. (Maria Hills)Stephanie Russo is now Virtue Powers CEO and Tanya Kate is now the Virtue Medical COO, today all 4 of these ladies were supposed to have lunch together, but apparently their plans had to be cancelled.“Sigh~ … I forgot… anyway, I don’t think that is possible today for me… and also for you as wel
“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