Choi Jin Su could only swallow Catherine scathing remarks without any chance to reply at all. After all when we all thought back, the last time incident that stems from Choi Jin Su and her teams does made an Impact to the company a little bit. And Catherine surely will not easily let any of that go, she is that kind of person, if she weren’t happy with someone she says it, no matter who they were, and that includes me. Before Catherine mood getting even worse by the seconds, Choi Jin Su didn’t waste anytime, and went straight to brief her on everything regarding the White Star Entertainment incidents.“...Wow…Mies..this is truly a heavy issues…Drugs..exploitation…scandals..this is…big…….okay then…I will not say ‘no’ to this…but do you have a solid plans for this?..”. (Catherine)When both Catherine and Choi Jin Su were speaking, every members of the inner circle were already in my study and all of them were making themselves comfortable at the sofa. Naturally every single one of
When everyone dive deep into the reason as to why I decided to pick a fight with the White Star Entertainment, one reason that stood out the most is the fact that, the White Star Entertainment were an aggressive lobbyist. As a matter of fact, it was the truth, they were rather wanted to clearly took monopoly of everything that they con close contact with. Right now, they were actually had already have a coalitions with the current government opposition party. And that alone, enough for me to see them as a threat to Virtue Financial safety of expansion to the entire Country.Although I don’t really mind a competitions, still I despise it when the rivals would resolve to do dirty stuff on me. Virtue Financial as of right now, has a clear standing that we were against sharing our secrets with others, and that privileges were something that many uses to get on our good sides. The Current ruling party promise me, that they will never demand anything from Virtue Financial and rather satisfi
Helena discovery on Senator Byeong Sung Min data made everyone looked at the screen with a serious expression and silence. If anyone who didn’t know who this man is, their first impression were simply going to deduce that the old man were just nothing but a high caliber criminal actually screwed with so many lives and on top of that have a lot of money in their accounts.“Now, that is some record….but let’s be honest..that is some efficient use of his influence…if you were going to be corrupt politician at the very least..be very good at it…and this man really do good at it…”. (Marcuez Vega)Vega were on the verge of laughing as he saw the track records of Byeong Sung Min on the screen, tax evasion of millions of dollars, improper use of power and authority. Accepting bribes amounted to hundreds of millions dollars, multiple secret trust fund and account. Covering crimes. On top of that, this Senator were once the minister of Intelligence, and until now, he kept using a part of the In
With Virtue Financial point of actions to be taken from now on has been explained to everyone, no one have any qualms about how we should treat the White Star Entertainment. Everyone agreed that for the best interest of Virtue Financial, they have to be destroyed and so does those that were around them. Catherine were also delighted to hear that, when White Star Entertainment, she will be taking over all the talents there. After all she do take her Entertainment Agency seriously and having a talents always a things that she welcomes at any times.“Then again, I supposed I had to reformed them once the entered the C Media Entertainment…but…it’s okay..Owh Yeah..I heard that one of the artist actually raise his hand on Hwa Young..”. (Catherine)“Hmm….that’s the catalyst of everything up to this point…thanks to that idiot I was able to finds out about this festering threat that looming over us in silent…Since then, I have been messing with them..”.Catherine gave an approval looks, noddin
My appointment of the Risk Management Team to officially entered the highest executive level of Virtue Financial, did not shocked anyone in the room at all. After all, it was clear to see just how beneficial it would be to have them on board. Catherine and the others knows how crucial the Risk Team are, especially when handling some sensitive matter in the business world, especially as the entire world were full of risk. Often times, when doing a business there were a necessary risk to be taken and on top of that in some business it was best to be covering a tracks.Therefore having a professional team, to covertly handled all the hidden agenda whilst fully dedicated to preserved the company image and prestige is something that Virtue Financial really needs. After all, if we goes around the table, every single person that seated on the seat, all of them have their history and best believe that all that history is better much kept hidden. Everyone acknowledge that Risk Management Team
What was in the briefcase on top of the table, that had attracted an exaggerated reactions form everyone is the newly developed artificial limbs that Aeternum Research and Development, Medical Department had devised and created. Even in Aeternum this was a rather ground breaking discovery and creations that has stunned so many people. Now as I brought it here, everyone will naturally have the same reactions as those that were back in Aeternum. Although on Earth we were much more technological advance then the Medieval Era of Fantasma, still the mechanical feats and creations of these particular artificial limbs has both surpassed the both world standards.“Wait?…is that really an prosthetic limbs?…it looks, so real…..”. (Sharon Jackson)Sharon reactions was she had to come forward and made a close inspections, after Mariah Mills who’s already took on her hand the Prosthetic arm and inspect it carefully with a careful eye. For Sharon she too were very interested on the prosthetic limbs
Mariah being the expert in the medical field in the entire room went on to explained just how revolutionary the artificial limbs that were on the table right now. In both the mechanical terms and also the medical aspect of the limbs were simply beyond the time of any such same artificial limbs in the market right now, it even surpassing by leads and bound from the current in use Artificial limbs that Virtue Medical had been using and selling at the moment.“...So, Mariah…you were saying that these…artificial limbs before us…will revolutionize the current artificial limbs market right?..alright…let’s set aside, the markets and also the revolutionize part first….Mies…is this…safe?..”. (Catherine)Seeing that both Sharon and Mariah were on the cloud nine and extremely praising the artificial limbs to the top. Catherine took the leads to asked the very important question.“It’s safe…in my opinion, it is…so far there is not complications should it being used by anyone…though I have yet mad
By the time I finished answering Catherine questions, everyone in the room looked at me in shocks and awe. Which is something that I could already see and understand why they reacted in such ways. In other words the artificial limbs that I have created right now, is just like Mariah Mills had said before had already passed the current artificial limbs study and creations.“Stimulate sensation…..also a new type of power source that never been heard…and also breaking the current technology….…good god, Mies….I can’t believe that you could do this…”. (Catherine)Catherine could only rub her temple and smiles as she heard the answer. Which also everyone reactions right now, of course, only Marcuez Vega were the only one that still trying to catch up.“...so..it’s a new good and advance limbs essentially right?…isn’t that a good thing?..why are you all looking like this….Hahahaha…good stuff boss!”. (Marcuez Vega)Marcuez said, innocently as he smiled at everyone around the table. Hea
“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