From the day Sop Hyun Ho had established his foot in these business, never before that he had experience such kind of loses and humiliations such as this. He believed from the moment he started to come to an age, he was always a winner in life, starting from the moment he became the gangster boss from nothing, he had been living dangerously, taking every risk to be success, building his fearsome reputation amongst his peers, and over time he was successful in it and even became a legend. But this time, out of nowhere he had suffered a large loss for the first time he made White Star Entertainment.Personally he doesn’t really know how to deal with such humiliations hence he doesn’t really realized that what he was about to do is nothing but spelling his own impending doom. It was just being a man with such sense of entitlement and ego, he can’t just allow himself to be walk all over like this, he believe that such things could not and should not happened to him at all. Hence he never
When the order had been issued by the Chairman, all of the White Star Gangsters immediately moved out of the warehouse, and on that evening, like a locust that suddenly swarming out, from the Entertainment Building parking lot, a constant streams of black vans and cars steadily coming our from the building basement parking. This scene were attracting a lot of attentions from the bystanders that were on the scene, be it the pedestrian or the other car drivers that were on the roads, after all, it was weird to see such scene were in front of a certain building there were just suddenly a swarmed of black cars suddenly flooded the roads.For the White Star Gangsters, the attentions that they got right now, is both refreshing an also normal to them. After all, all of these low life gangsters do think of themselves to much and proud of their job hence they have no problem at all flaunting everything to the public. In fact, they were even dare to play the traffic, a few cars actually went an
Unbeknown to many, including the White Star Entertainment itself, from the very start that they were aimed by the Risk Management team, they were already under careful surveillance. Everything that they do and done, were all known to the Virtue Financial Risk Management Team Special Task Force that were lead by Choi Jin Su herself. Once the President Mies himself comes to Choi Jin Su and tell her to do this task, by then even she herself were shocked by the amount of data that were handed over to her. On top of that every single details were already prepare for her and her team to do their job. It was akin to a feeling that they were doing almost the level of Secret agency does, shockingly, President Mies even gave her an access of the videos of the inside of the White Star Entertainment building.As soon as she comes contact with the shocking video footage of what is currently going on inside the entertainment building. There not a words enough to describe her disgust at everything t
After a rather full scheduled day, the rest of the night were quite calm and relaxing for me. Given that Hwa Young were staying with me tonight, not that eventful happened. After my rather filled with information light meeting with Park Zuo yung, Hwa Young like what she said, she called me for dinner that we both ate together with Park Zuo Yung. Since she was here too, I see no reason not to invite her, beside it was also Hwa Young ideas to invite her. After that, like always, we have a brief dates, of simply just watching her new drama.“See these scene over here…I think, I may slapped him to strong…believe it or not…we have to retake that for a dozens of times since he kept flinching..”. (Hwa Young)“...Well, it’s a slap….owh yeah…tomorrow after a meeting with my company..I had to go an meet with that Reality show producers…you know I am not a celebrity…do you think I should take note of something?..”.Tomorrow, I not only have to do the meeting with Catherine and the others, on top
My late night chat with Hwa Young bore quite a numbers of good information to me. Just like I expected before, White Star Entertainment were famous for their mostly bad reputation. In fact in the entertainment industry everyone knows them as the gangsters and also a drug dealer. In fact, they don’t even show any intention to clean their act nor even to correct the misconceptions that were thrown at them. They wore that misconception like a badge of honor and even aggressively established themself to even solidify that accusations. In fact, there were already multiple accusations that they were able to stay in the industry is mostly because of their ways of dealing things rather than their talents actual talent.White Star Entertainment were famous for bribing their ways in or even using a underhand method. If they wanted to get in some kind of project they will usually pays a lot to the productions studios, if not surely they will use whatever method to get their ways in, and the most
No one surprise that Park Zuo Yung didn’t sat down with Choi Jin Su at the sofa but instead went straight to my side, after all she was my Secretary and this was her jobe as always. As always on the tablet. There were numbers of matter that need my attentions, all of them were the matter of my personal company and some regarding the investment permission for Virtue Financial. Park Zuo Yung job, on top of assisting me with everything I need, she were also tasked to handle all my personal company and assets, making sure that everything flows without any issues, and she do a very good job of it.“Hmm?….did White Star Entertainment actually proposed to sell us their shares?..”.In one of the Investment permission, I saw a proposal of investing in White Star Entertainment from the Korea Branch.“Yes…that’s what caught my eyes too..it actually brazenly appeared here…I got this tip thanks to Madam Choi Jin Su…”. (Park Zuo Yung)She put down the tablets and politely pointed at the seated Choi
Choi Jin Su actions were swift, as soon as I made my verdict, she act upon it as fast as she can by immediately called the Risk Management Department, which actually opened 24/7 and have them process at once, in the next minute, she had already had the paper work of dismissal ready on her tablet and shows it to me. That is how effective she was with her task of protecting Virtue Financial, which is something that I find very attractive in an employee. Her actions and her team, is actually like a shadow to Virtue Financial, and they act on the best interest of Virtue Financial, protecting it by any means necessary.“You do work fast…Choi Jin Su…”.I stared at the paperwork on her tablet that shows the dismissal paper of all the 4 employee that will lose their job today. And she knows the looks that I were given her was an evaluations.“It was for the best interest of the company, Sir…threat mus be eliminated…as fast as we can..”. (Choi Jin Su)Her answer were void of any hesitance, she
Inside of my study, all 3 of us were still discussing regarding when are the next step of the plans going to be done. Of course the answer for that questions naturally up to the White Star Entertainment, and knowing them I am sure that it won’t be long that they will surely made an impact that they could no longer take back no matter what. It was just a matter of time. WE go back and forth a few times, at this point though, it was just me telling both of them to get ready to move and have all the people related ready for it.Today after the meeting, all that I will do will all be naturally calculated. Because last night Hwa Young told me, the moment that I signed the contract, the filming will already be started. She says that were the concept of the shows, on top of that she also told me as one of the regulars of the shows, they have actually introduced me on the shows that I would be coming in as the new members. And like she said thanks to that the rating has been higher ever sinc
“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