Since we were talking about the topic of my celebrity girlfriend, this old Butler has been rather active. He was openly mad about the tabloids and the news articles that show Hwa Young had a scandal with a number of male artists. And from what he been saying, it seems the list of that scandal was rather extensive, from the Korean star all the way to the Hollywood star. He makes it sound like everyone wanted nothing more than to be her significant other, even the richest want her.
“Surely..it wasn’t that bad right?….right?..”.
“...Unfortunately..it is Sir….since you have been rather silent this whole time…with you not making a public appearance..nor even posted on the social media..there were a lot of speculations going on...They said that you two were no longer on good terms….that you were breaking off…..There was even the news that you’ve actually abused her..and that is why she has been off with you&hel
Jelina nodded. “Much appreciated, General.”We gathered more closely now, forming a convivial circle across the lawn. Bright chatter rose above birdsong and fountain mist.I looked at each face: these were the builders, the dreamers, the hands shaping Aeternum. Taking a breath, I spoke.“I’m proud of this. So much has happened in only three years. But imagine what we will accomplish—together.” I let the words hang softly.They answered in nods, soft smiles, and a unified energy. No veiled diplomatic posture here—only genuine pride and excitement. A vision was coalescing: a nation deeply connected by purpose, ready for its next leap.Soon, we moved inside for the formal cabinet session. But on that lawn, under the open sky, we had already begun—quietly, joyfully, confidently stepping into Aeternum’s promising tomorrow.Under the warm shimmer of a late morning sun, the wide emerald lawn of the Black House glowed with life. The usual calm air of formality was brushed aside today as laugh
Across the city, ministers buzzed. Minister Rafaela paced her lab, her mind skipping possibilities: logistics? education? medical policy? Andrea shifted her resources team into overdrive. Bina, Mina, even Elijah—each sensed the moment was far bigger than a cabinet reshuffle.Back in my office, I pressed my palms flat across the woodgrain. I sensed their energy. Elation waiting to bloom.“Elijah,” I said softly, “They must feel that this meeting is important, not ominous.”She nodded. “We’ve done that. Your call invited them—no cryptic warning. They expect significance.”“Perfect,” I sighed with relief. “Because today, we begin a new era.”As the afternoon shadows lengthened, the Central Cabinet Hall filled. Governors and ministers took their places around the great oval table—Queen Emiliana’s Cloisters, glass domes reaching for the sky above. The slight flutter of silk, murmur of anticipation.When Zanessia and Aqeesha arrived, their presence added a solemn flourish to the room. Refug
“It’s good you brought it up,” I said. “Rafaela and I just heard about container trucks for freight. I think it’s time to upgrade our transport system—on land and rail.”Andrew’s face crinkled into a grin. “Container trucks?”“And freight trains,” Anton added, excitement flickering in his eyes. “Hauling directly to Agriculture City, to ports…”“That’s the plan,” I confirmed, nodding with purpose. “We’re rolling out a fleet of high-capacity container trucks, and expanding our railway system. Freight trains are in development.”Their relief was clear. They believed wholeheartedly in their work, and now they saw the government backing them.“I knew I could count on you to listen, sir,” Andrew said softly. “We drivers just want Aeternum crops to reach the world.”Anton chimed in, voice warm: “When we haul produce, it’s not just cargo—we’re delivering Aeternum’s promise.”I placed a hand on each of their shoulders. “It’s you—people like you—who help me see what matters. Keep telling me wha
“She adores you, Rafaela.”“She calls Andrea for fashion advice. Bina for combat sparring. Mina for everything under the sun. And you…”I took her hand gently.“You’re the one she asks to explain why stars glow. Why potions fizz. Why flowers bloom when mixed with elemental energies. Don’t you see it? She goes to each of us for different parts of her world.”Rafaela blinked. Her eyes shimmered. “She is our world.”We both stood as Yggdrasil reached the center of the stage, received her scroll, and did a little spin. The crowd laughed. She waved at us.I waved back, grinning like an idiot. Rafaela wiped her eyes.“She's going to change the world, that one.”“She already changed ours.”After the ceremony, we joined the crowd of parents outside for light refreshments in the garden. More people recognized us, of course. But we kept things simple. Yggdrasil ran to us and leaped into my arms.“Did you see me, Papa!?”“I saw you steal the show,” I said, squeezing her tight.“And I got my dipl
“Please join me now—in honor of this momentous day—for the Pledge of Aeternum.”(The graduates rose in unison.)“With intellect as our tool; compassion as our guide; and unity as our strength—we pledge to honor Aeternum, to defend its ideals, and to help Fantasma embrace the light of progress.”Applause erupted again. Graduates’ families wept tears of pride. Hats tossed into the air, sunlight glinting off soaring mortarboards.From the stage, I bowed deeply, heart full. Graduates of 3rd year, Class of the New Dawn… Go forward as architects of the future. Go forward as the best our world has ever seen. Go forward—proud, capable, and unwavering.The ceremony closed not with fanfare alone, but with a shared sense of accomplishment and destiny. In that moment, Aeternum felt less like a fledgling experiment, and more like a destined nation—built by earth-born hopes, realized through Fantasma’s promise, and carried forward by a million-strong generation and counting.And as I looked one mor
“Three years ago, this was an empty field. There were no classrooms. No libraries. Not even desks. Just dreams.And today, I stand before the first generation of scholars, thinkers, and builders of Aeternum.Many of you were told, ‘You’re too poor to learn.’ Or, ‘You’re not born to hold a pen, only a sword.’ Some of you, from lands ruled by fear, were told that women had no place in lecture halls. And yet—look at you now.You did not only attend university. You conquered it. In sleepless nights and shared notes, in group projects and brilliant breakthroughs. In your hunger to understand the stars and the soul, the atom and the arcane.You are the very reason Aeternum will never fade. Because you will be the teachers of tomorrow, the engineers of peace, the doctors of hope, and the architects of a better world.Never forget: education is not just for the elite. It is the weapon and shield of the free.And to the nations who still cling to ignorance and oppression: may your graduates se