"So..in conclusion, we now had the protections of an Ancient Dragon..in exchange for sheltering his Kin?..". (Elijah)
"Yes..you should have our side ready for the Dragonkin...I tell him to hurried his people to come in before the next year...Just treat them the same as any citizen..".I revealed the news after the meeting with Griksu'um were done, the old Dragon already left to his new hill and probably mention the news to his people. Apparently, Elijah had deployed the entire Army to My mansion, but the Protective magic shield was cast by the old dragon that encompassed the whole mansion preventing them.At first, everyone was worried about me, but after explaining everything, whole Aeternum back to normal, Elijah and the ladies were also delighted with the unforeseen fortune. Apparently having a dragon as an ally was a big thing, In the end, everything is great."Mina, is there any movement from the Church?…"."There'sAs I back on Earth, there's nothing much happen, except for the fact that Virtue Financial is now listed as the top 50 most profitable company in the world, and Finally, Catherine had her face print up in the Times Magazine, Which is her dreams.No one knows that I already start to read and study every report for the last 2 weeks, and thankfully everything was alright. T.A.S also has stopped purchasing stocks and started to reinforce the stock of all companies that
Hearing my ridiculous suggestions, instead of refusing, Hwang Hwa Young agreed to it. Actually I'm just saying suggesting it because I know it will annoy Jang Ye Gum, and at the same time it will certainly thwart my stupid ambitious staff plans. Needless to say Hwang Hwa Young even though she's a decent and gentle person, she's also an opportunist, Having a public relationship with me surely will boost her popularity.In short both of us gain from this move, she got her foothold stable thus repairing her tarnished reputations and I got my the Jang Consortium off guard and disciplining my staff at the same time."Dae Jung-Ssi….have our people relocate Hwang Hwa Young to one of our House and tighten the security..didn't you say that you have cousin working in the entertainment industry?.."."Ah yes..my second cousin work at a small entertainment agency..".(Bang Dae Jung)"Wait..does Virtue own t
As the Elevator reaches the 39th floor where's the meeting was taken place, the 1st person that I saw as the door opened was Catherine."Mies..". (Catherine)Clearly short on breath, she's obviously running to greet me.
After the spectacle ended and the crowd already being dismissed, I head to CEO Ran office along with Catherine and Ran Hyun Ok. Her office was definitely the best place in this building 1/3 of the floor was her office, it was as luxurious as it can be. Right now, i'm the only one who sit on the sofa in her lounge, whilst Ran Hyun Ok and Catherine were standing up in front of me."There's a reason why I put you on top Catherine…it's because I believe you can handle the job...when you decided to put your apprentice this position..I agree because you guaranteed it…I won't make this long…this is your 1st strike…..2 more and you're out…Understood?."."Yes Sir..". (Catherine & Ran Hyun Ok)Friends or not work is work, I won't be lenient for anything. Nodding at my seriousness, both of them finally heaved a sigh of relief."Good, next time when something like thi
"Ken, I remember that you said before that you have some friend that are really good in designing a fantasy world technology..can you let me see them?..".At one time I remember that Ken actually said that he got some friend in his club that are very good at designing a fantasy world technologies, what's more interesting was their design is actually really good and practical, also they were actually a professional engineer and designer."Ohh..them?..well of course, but all of them are back at the states....why? You need someone to design stuff for you?..". (Ken)Still chewing on his food, ken look at me."Well yes…I need a lot of thing to be done…"."Why them?….". (Ken)"Because if they were just like what you describe, then everything is going to be simpler for me…because they actually knew what they will be dealing with…I want to develo
True to their worth, the design that I bought from Ken friends was really practical. The design was meticulously done, the details were even outstanding, honestly, if I just brought back all of them to Fantasma it could be built by just following the print.I bought everything in the thumb drive that consists of thousands of blueprint, I also offer to buy any blueprint or idea that they may come up in the future, as long as it were a fantasy fusion technology simil
As always in the entertainment industries, a fabricated love story was common, so Hwang Hwa Young openly saying she's in a relationship was quite normal, but the fact that she was a C list celebrity and a high profile entrepreneur like me, that fact alone made everyone suspicious. Hwang Hwa Young was basically pushed into a corner by the female MC who asking for her to call me."he's quite a busy person..so…". (Hwang Hwa Young)
"[You know that you don't really need to go to this length right?... I mean, saying that you go on a date with her on a live show..why do you have to say that?..]".(Catherine)"I know right?..but why not?…I just wanted to get to know
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
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