Rafaela ended her presentation, gloriously as she did. Her Discoveries were nothing short of mind blowing and also world changing, after getting a standing applause from the Audience for a few minutes until she finally back to her seat besides me. Everyone were now looking forward for what, comes next after the Medical Discoveries, and the anticipation were high, after Rafaela brought forward her inventions.
“Hahaha…What a marvelous achievement from our Respected Minister…Ahem..settle down fellows researchers…Hello…I am Professor Bar..and this here…is my Younger Brother..and also A fellow Professor…Professor Bob…as you all know..we are the Current, Department Head for the Research and Development of Alchemy and Magic Enhancement…As per order by the President Himself and the Minister Cabinet….We are also the Lead Researcher for the Aeternum Special Research Project Committee…And her, I am
It could be said that, Selie reminder to everyone in the Room took it’s effect as soon as she said it and as soon as they saw the crowds of Soldiers that Surround the entire Conference Hall. Truthfully, the Soldier has not only covered the Conference Hall, but instead the entire floor and also, outside the Headquarter there were also placed several soldiers to guard the perimeters. After all, it the Protocol of Top Secret conference, that I had mandated myself. Since Rafaela discovery, I realizes that My scientist were not just barely passed the test, but instead all of the were high level thinkers and intellectual personnel.“...A little bit over the top..aren’t we?..”. (Rafaela)After settling down and back to her seat right next to me, Rafaela whispered to me.“People Might looked at this that way…but this was necessary to be done so….because, you and everyone achievement ri
I didn’t tell them about what the Aeternum Has done in order to kept the state secret remained as a secrets. After all like any nations and government in both Fantasma and Earth, Stuff like this tend to get very dark real quick. Also in order to keep my secrets, I have no qualms on taking the dark route, after all, I am leading a country of my own, which there were already million of lives depending on my decision in order to keep living. Rafaela were far too kind to know stuff like this, so only those that were comfortable with stuff like this would have to hold the secret along with me.Then again, these were just something that will continue to be happening all the time, and at one point, it was bound to be found, I just hope at that time people would understand why me and the entire Aeternum Upper echelon did this. As Rafaela were dwelling in her thought, Everyone else has already put the thought behind their heads and continues to listen to Professor
“Great Deduction!!!..Madam Minister Rafaela!!…yes this is Mana Core Powder!…or more accurately the top layer here..is the Fire Elemental Mana Core Powder and the bottom ones..is the Non Elemental and also normal F Grade Mana core..that were harvested from the lowest level monster, the Horned Rabbits!!…..To many, the Mana Core powder, might have no use other that looking all glittery…but, we have discovered it’s potential!!..”. (Professor Bar)Mana Core powder, is a substance that comes from the Mana Cores, which have a little to no use at all, in fact one of it’s main uses that were used on all over Fantasma, were that it was used as a glitter powder. That is all, after all it was seen as a discarded by products of the Mana Core uses, to turned them into the Powder, it was grind to fine dust, as for the Powders inside the jar in Bar hands, it was purposely turned into a powder, but on his hand the granule were
As of now, the Conference Hall has become rather hectic and filled with fervor, all thanks to Professor Bar presentations of his newly researched ammunition.“150%!!!..that was amazing!!..”. (Researchers)“Then our soldier firepower will be much stronger that ever before!!..With the firearms being all modified into the newly developed ones..then the Blood Moon Seasons, will no longer be any issues for Aeternum!!..”. (Researchers)Everyone can’t help but exclaimed and felt proud of Aeternum right now. As for me, my sense of shocked has already dulled by now, Very single discovery that my Scientist made were nothing short of extraordinary, far surpassing my expectations. I thought to myself at this point, do I set my expectations to low, or just my people were that genius in what they do.“In Short, as of right now…we have already started to manufactured the F
“it’s just like that?…wow Professor Bar is really lucky..”. (Researchers)A lot of the Researcher, naturally needs helps and funding most of the time, seeing just how easy Professor Bar able to get help, by just simply asking for it. All of them were rather envious with him, thinking that he was not only the Department head but also getting helped from the President himself were already far beyond what they can achieve.“it now like that you know…Actually it was nothing related with Professor Bar knowing the president or his positions….you all have seen right..President liked Professor bar achievements…also, when he was asked what he needed…professor Bar just demanded upright without hiding anything…That is why President Mies give him what he want..”. (Special Lead Researcher Jessica)Amongst the group of the Female researchers, Lead Researcher Jessi
When Polly Grokham took the stage, everything has turned into a speech that is comparable to a cult sermon, She speaks about gun like it was her belief, and she was extremely enthusiastic about it. Not to mention about her, nearly all the Dwarves Researchers and craftsman in the hall were going crazy about her presentations. It was a fascination to think that such events could actually reveal the obsessive side of the Dwarves.“In the same progress as the creations of the Fire powder ammunition…The Military Special Researched Department has also undertook and also completed…Aeternum very first, Weaponry technology!!…and we called it…The Mana Firearms!!…Behold!!…This is our very first, Mana Firearms, a Handgun Model, light Mana Firearm..Named Polly Pea Shooters!!..or PPS 1…”. (Polly Grokham)For the Dwarves and all the researchers that were enthusiastic about weaponry. They didn&rsq
“But this PSS 1 needs a thorough demonstrations!!…right Mister President?..”. (Polly Grokham)“...It does Polly, it was a great creations…but for the demonstrations..not here…do it outside at the firing range…that way it was much safer and we can see it’s full potentials…By the way, how did you managed to create something like this….and it was quite light weight…”.Polly Grokham, in the Dwarven age, she was still a teenagers. That is why she were acted a little bit immature most of the time, but that does not means that she weren’t a genius at what she does. Because right now, right in front of everyone she and her team has just created, a new type of firearms, I went on the stage and take a look at the Handgun, compared to all the handgun that I have tried all my life, this one were only half the weight, it is very light.“..Yes i
Polly Grokham simple explanations, made it clear that her creations were just mind blowing and in my opinions, it was already perfected. The PSS 1 operated just like a handgun, the concept follows the laws of a firearms like any normal firearms on earth. But rather than shooting a metal bullets, it shots an amplified simple spells. the reasons that it was stronger, it was because the PSS 1 was shooting the Tier 2 spells with a fully concentrated mana, and on top of that added with a strong explosions as the driving force, giving it more penetrations power and strength.The Mana Bullets that comes out of the PSS 1 Muzzles, in the first 300 meter range, have the same powers as a Tier 6 destruction damage spells, at the last 200 meter, the power will lowers to Tier 4 and it would simply just vanished when the Mana Bullet went passed 500 meter range. There is no solid projectiles in Mana Bullets, but instead it was just a solid Mana Balls that were simple shots at a
“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