Hallerusia City, Hallerus Royal Palace, Eastern Hallway.
“<CRACK!!>….<THUD!>…Hmm…there nothing really going on much here though Sire….I supposed there were knights Running around..but, on average….their security her in the palace..is just…Disappointing…Back inside the Black Keep Empire, Royal Palace…hmph…by now I have probably already facing against an army…”. (Alfred)
A lone butler were actually leisurely walking at his own pace, inside an enemy dungeon, like he was strolling at the park in evening. Nothing was an issue to him, up until now, Alfred had encounter about 20 or so Knights and dozens of servants and maids, ever since he entered the Palace from the eastern complex, the only complex that were connected directly to the Palace dungeon.
Unlike the Paradine team, i have Alfred solo adventure to be on Vide
Alfred clearly not fond of these poorly maintained Library, as he taking a look at the library, he ran through his fingers on top of the books that were in the shelves, but what he discovered were a thick layered of dust smearing his white gloves into dark.“[I know right?…it was a waste letting everything her just collecting dust…so…take all of it…the books the decoration..anything that were nailed to the wall…take all of it…especially the books….]”“.….Sire….are you actually wanted me to rob these palace?..”. (Alfred)He was quite shocked to heard that I am literally asked him to empty the entire library as if I wanted to rob the entire palace.“[Well rob is a strong word to use…let’s just say..we just saving these things from being neglected….I am not asking you rob the entire palace Cl
Hallerusia, Royal Palace, North Plaza, King Chamber.“Arrgghhhh!!!….My hand!!!…..You..you…You Peasant!…..”. (King Robert)At this moment, the famous greedy and Crazy King of Hallerus Kingdom, were left limbless on his own bed. There was another person in the room, and that person is Alfred, who has come for his life, but rather than taking it immediately, Alfred didn’t. Instead he was playing his game, a death game that does not care for it’s participant well being.“Hah~..what a common dialogue…can’t you Royalty says anything else?…ever since the beginning, you started with threat and insult..even at this very moment…when you were already limbless…you were still spouting the same tone….can’t it be any different?..”. (Alfred)Alfred didn’t really care
Everyone in Hallerus know that the King is a tyrant and also crazy, so no one dared to say anything about his fanatic action. Should they said anything , who knows that it might offended the King and then not only got themself a free hanging but then their entire family and even generation will be purged from Fantasma. That is how crazy the king were, to the point even his wisest minister just kept his mouth shut the whole time, and just nodded in agreement with whatever the king wants.One of the King Robert mistake, was actually a very simple one, it was neglect. He has simply just being over confidence with the efficiency of his security, that after their many successful capture and killing of the intruders, he didn’t bother to make any plans anymore. But rather he just let go of everything and left the planning as it is or rather gave the task to his generals. But little that he knows there were always conflict happened when, a group of generals that c
With the Numbers of Alfred side Instead of getting panicked nor even felt threatened, he made that walking inside the enemy Palace looks like he was taking a stroll, And of course thanks to the President order previously, he acted like he was shopping, because with every step he took, everything that wasn’t nailed down to the floor and wall, everything were being picked up by all the Skeletal Boys and were thrown into Alfred Spatial Storage Spells.“Hmmm~this king is clearly one of the Church close ally…I never thought the church would actually give this holly items to him~..well anyway in you go~…”. (Alfred)At one sections of the North Plaza hallway, almost to the King Chamber, there were a whole section at he side of the hallway, that were filled with decorations from the Church of Light, and in those collections all of them were all holy items, that can actually cause a little harm to Alfred. One of which
The whole journey to the King Chamber were nothing short of an adventure of discovering humanity dark side. Alfred witnessed the Cardinal abusing a child, a General raping the palace maid, a Knight raping another guards. All sort of weirdness just plague this Palace, as if it was the ground for sinful activities. That oddity resume even into the King Chamber, where the king is found in the middle of his orgy with 4 concubines.Naturally, when Alfred and the Skeleton boys comes in there were chaos in the room but soon, it was settled down, as all the concubines were now headless, and King Robert were now suffering the torture of his life, being cut limb by limb and finally it was ended with his regretful woes, when his head were decapitated by Alfred himself.“Sire..the King is dead now….I guess the whole nation will be in an uproar by tomorrow..”. (Alfred)Speaking with the President in the phone, Alfr
Outskirt of Hallerusia City.In the middle of the Chaotic monster horde attack on the magnificent, Hallerusia City walls, far outside the city wall itself, near the forest on the eastern side of the city outskirt, Paradine and her team has already preparing their part to move out and left this part of the Fantasma. By now they have already achieved their objective of Saving Duchess Marriane, and safely escorted her out of the City, as of right now they were only waiting to complete the 2ndphase of the mission, which is to deliver her back to her husband safe and sound.“Thank you, Duchess Marriane, for saving my life…I don’t know just how much longer I would survive, if I were to live in that wretched dungeon a day longer…”. (General Wolfgard)General Wolfgard, were one of the prisoners that were saved by the Request of the Duchess Marrian
Merrica City, Aeternum Consulate.Paradine party just arrived last night, ans surely she brought a good news with her, She’s not only managed to saved the Duchess, which completed my promise to Duke Merrica, but she also managed to safely empty the entire Royal Palace Dungeon of it’s Prisoners. Which in my opinion were a good additions to the conflict in our hands that would made the entire throne accession a whole lot easier and much less work.After last night prison break, I finally have the total number of the people that were against the old crazy king, and it was astonishing number to behold. All the nobles, generals, merchants and influential figure that were kept in captivity in the dungeon that support the government change in actually 70% of the entire Kingdom. These people were the one that really have the guts and power to make a change in the Hallerus Kingdom, unlike the remaining 30% that were
“What President said is correct, Miss Paradine…although if we just stroll into the palace nothing will stop us…but after that….there will be a trouble..but, by following our original plans…….we can avoid the possibility of problems…after all that detestable Church..once they heard that the new Hallerus were supported by us….they will surely would want to hold back on their ridiculous story…. as to not further take gamble to anger Aeternum…As of now..Aeternum were the only threat to them…and they already know..how fearsome Aeternum were…”. (Alfred)“Hmmmm…Not to mention that…with the wound that you guys have done to the Hallerus Palace…I doubt nothing would happened…and this will give us ample time to do our plans….”.I know for sure that, the death of the King and the chaos that Paradine and her team had lef
“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