Semua Bab Traveller Of Two Worlds: Bab 2711 - Bab 2720

As part of the Project Water Highway charter, Aeternum would construct modern harbors in each participating UNA nation complete with cranes, dry docks, cargo zones, and living quarters for joint naval patrols.The harbors would not belong to Aeternum alone, but would serve as shared hubs for all UNA nations. Each would fly both the flag of its host nation and the blue-and-gold banner of the UNA. Local dockworkers, merchants, and sailors would be trained to handle the coming surge of trade. For many small nations, this was the first time they would have direct access to global commerce.A revolution. A chance to rise. chance to finally connect. In his office, I—President Mies Sai—watched the early reports roll in.Selie, my ever-reliable secretary, stood by with a tablet in hand. "Fleet 01 and 02 have made initial contact with multiple monster nests along their assigned routes. Combat reports suggest high resistance, but no casualties so far.""Good," I muttered, sipping my tea. "And t

"You are not just sailors. You are Aeternum’s finest. You wear the uniform that built peace. You carry the flag that united a continent. Do you think we can throw that away for the sake of one battle? No matter how righteous it may feel?"Maren’s lip quivered. "But… they’re just children. They’re just—""And if we break ranks, if we cross that border, Twain Kingdom will have the justification to wage war on Almariac Duchy. The A.C.I.A has confirmed it. This is what they want. They are baiting us."The silence pressed against all of us."Do you want to be the spark that ignites another war? Do you want your actions to cost thousands of lives across the continent?"Devon lowered his gaze, his shoulders sagging. I clenched my fists, forcing the pain deep into my chest. I wanted to save them. God, I wanted to save them.But I could not."My request to intervene was denied by Central Command," I admitted, my voice quieter now. "Grand General Bina herself forbade it. She knows what’s at sta

“Put together a diplomatic dispatch. Short. Cold. Clear. Send it to all non-UNA nations. Title it: ‘Waterway Defense Doctrine.’ Make it known—if you interfere with UNA vessels, expect no quarter.”Elijah nodded. “We’ll leak it discreetly too. Let the rumor mill scare the aggressors before we ever need to raise a cannon.”Bina chuckled darkly. “Word will travel fast. Especially after what Fleet 02 did to Texi.”“But this isn’t about blood,” I said. “This is about protection. We’re not conquerors. But we are guardians. And guardians don’t tolerate threats to those under their care.”There was a moment of silence. No more need for pleasantries. The direction was clear.Bina stood. “I’ll revise our naval engagement protocols. From here on, ROE is fire-first if engaged. If an enemy dares point a blade at us, we’ll break the arm that holds it.”Elijah placed a hand over the tablet screen and glanced at me. “You’re prepared for the backlash?”I nodded. “Let them bark. We’ll be the ones who b

“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

“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