As always the helicopter ride were brief and rather uneventful from the take off until the landing. Though I just gone for 3 days, it felt as if I have been away from my home for a months now. As I got to the Mansion as always Butler Bang were there to greet me together with all the mansion staff, since I already safely arrives, everyone disperse as usual, Bang Dae Jung and the rest headed for the Virtue Town, to their home, Park Eun Ji also did the same, since she is my Secretary, I already designated an Apartment for her at the downtown area. From now on, she could work at Virtue Financial Base Headquarter in the town.Which compared all the Headquarters of Virtue Financial all over the globe, the one in the Virtue Town, is rather have a humble appearance. No high rise building or over the top decorations and sign board, but still these humble building is actually hold a large significance, because it had my official office. Which is something that not all Virtue Financial building
To be honest I don’t really have to check on the Parking lots, because I am sure that Park Zuo Yung would fulfilled what I asked her to do perfectly. In the parking lot’s there will be only 4 types of vehicles there, lorries, which consisted of the 5 tons lorry and then the 1 ton lorry that was it, the second type would be the Trucks which is mostly the models that can be seen anywhere, it was the 4 wheel drive trucks, the third type would be sedan cars and the last one would be the Super cars or the expensive sport cars. Naturally all of these cars were second hands cars.On top of it, all the cars were all the same models, especially the lorries, trucks and the sedan cars. In am aiming for the unification of looks,on top of that, I bought the Asian manufactured cars, they were4 cheaper. This is so that it would be much more easier for the Resource Department to later on modified all of the cars appropriately. Since the Mana Core Engine technology has been completed, all of these car
After about an hour of appreciating all the stuff that I have been spending. The magnificent of all the items that worth the same as a small country GDP, and also 60% of my current wallet, it can be said that I am rather satisfied. After all, all of these items will be used for developing Aeternum in years to come, all to ensure that my empire will lasted a little bit more in that harsh world. I can’t wait to just go back to Aeternum right now, but before these happened I had to plan everything right and also make sure that no one in the mansion or anyone else would be panic of my sudden disappearance.It is 19:00 at Sunday evening right now, Since I have done a lot of paperwork and also guidelines for the company enough for an entire year, ever since I got back. As of right now, the plans for me, is to fully transported all the items that I have bought and delivered them to Aeternum. After that, I can start to fully spectate and direct Aeternum development. Aeternum can be said is in
After what it seems like a long dinner for me and also Butler Bang who have a rather dangerous side of himself, after getting a rather extensive advise from me about his stock buying addictions. Finally I am alone inside of my warehouse number 1, Today my plans is is to Teleport the content of warehouse number 1 and 2. currently these is the limit of my [Teleport] Skill, the area that were able to be inside included inside my [Teleport] range is only these 2 warehouse. So, in another words, to fully transported everything, it would take me a few days.“T.A.S…is there anything that were left behind, or something that I forgot?..”.[None, Master…we have bring the plans, the designs…also, you have approved all the important documents related to the companies and also tell everything that needed to be told….I also have put out the noticed of your ‘Research’ seclusion as always to the company and also those that were important…so I think, everything is ready to go…]. (T.A.S)“Right…oh yeah
“Could you not, appear like that?…can’t you just appear normally..like walking here?..”.“Naturally….I couldn’t, Sire…on these merry occasion there’s need to be a beauty in it…since no one here can do that..then it is my duty to do the job~…But still, I am pleased to see you again sir…it has been rather mundane without you here…Hohohohoo”.(Alfred Monticello)“Sure…here, is the list for all the items here….hand it over to the Transport supervisor…”.“As you commanded, Your Highness…Supervisor!!…Here’s the list!..hurry up and check the content!…”. (Sasu)Alfred as always, appear like these especially at the moment where he deemed that making a spectacle appearance is a must, and the occasions of me arriving here after being away for sometimes is something that he deemed worthy of such flashy appearance. As we were talking, the transport staff, that were always here in waiting at the Teleport Zone, already started to flooding in, and immediately starting to do their work of inspecting al
As soon as the news of my arrival were spread, naturally one by one of my trusted follower arrived to the Teleport Zone, First it was Alfred, then followed by Andrea and Elijah, after a few dozen minutes, it was Mina, Bina and Rafaela also arrived. We do not immediately leave the area, instead we took out leisure times, to relaxed and talked with each other as we observed the Resource Department Staff, moved all the items that I brought. The scene like what happened before me isn’t something that can be usually seen on Earth. Instead of using forklift to haul these boxed and crate. Instead the staff would mixed the effort. Some were using magic to hover the items and moved them around, and there were also, the large sized Demi-Human using their strong physique, Bear Demi-Human and Elephant Demi-Human can lifted and shouldered hundred Kilograms of weight on their shoulders without any problem at all.“It seems that there were quite an array of items these time….I can see that there wer
Spectating the worker moving the crates and boxes at the Teleport Zone, does not takes us very long, after about 40 minutes as the items started to dwindled visibly, all of us are heading back to the Presidential Mansion. Along the way, I can see that New City has started the changes that I have planned before I went back to Earth, at that time, my order is to reorganized the entire city so that It can accommodate the designed for the new looks as soon as I brought over the new plans. Not that a lot that has been changed, rather as per my instructions the roads has been enlarge, so does the sidewalks, on top of that, several buildings has been demolished to make some space.“How’s the rearrangement of the city has been going?…is the entire New City has been completed as I asked?..”.Inside the car, seeing the visible changes as we passed by the Governmental District heading towards the Central District, I can visibly sees that for these part, mostly the part where the car passes, it i
“Oh yeah!…I forgot about that…with Alfred around, I doubt that such things would an issued at all…”.“That is natural, My lord..Hohoho…after you went away…I can’t just bring myself to muddled around in the mansion…aside from taking care of Her highness Princess Ygdrasil…these old man has nothing to do…so why not I give out a little assistance to your highness vision…and surely seeing you these delighted…Hohoho~..my time is simply well spent…”.(Alfred Monticello)I forgot that I have an Arch Lich as my own butler, he actually find something useful to do with his abundance of Magic and also his horde of undead skeletons. With an expert in necromancy in Aeternum, instead of using it just to cause massacre, using the tireless and hunger less skeleton for constructions and labour is another way of correctly using an gifted magical ability.“...But..is it okay?…I mean…you showing your power in the open these whole 2 months…wouldn’t our people have some complaint?..”.No matter where it is t
Aeternum had taught her a valuable lesson—control is not about force, but manipulation. So, she would make them turn on each other.Helen began summoning the nobles one by one, speaking to them in private meetings. She whispered honeyed words into their ears.“Viscount Talis, I need a reliable man. Duke Rehn is plotting against me, and I require your loyalty.”“Countess Ferros, your influence is invaluable. I fear Duke Rehn is siphoning funds, and I need someone I trust to investigate.”“Duke Rehn, the other nobles are moving against you. You must act swiftly before they remove you from power.”With every meeting, seeds of distrust were sown.The nobles—drunk on greed—were too blind to see that they were being played.And so, one by one, they began to conspire against each other.As the nobles scrambled to destroy each other, Helen’s true loyalists made their move.Under the cover of darkness, handpicked assassins carried out eliminations with precision.Duke Rehn?Found dead in his s
“Then Mies will destroy Hallerus.”Helen turned sharply toward him. “You think he would go that far?”Merrica didn’t even hesitate. “Yes.”Helen stared at him, searching for a lie. A hint of hesitation. But there was none.“He will not give you mercy a second time, Helen,” Merrica said. “If those nobles push for war, if they even dare to challenge Aeternum—you will lose.”He took another step forward, his voice heavy. “And I will not be able to protect you.”For the first time in their conversation, Helen looked away. Merrica saw it. The fear. The realization.She already knew everything he was saying was true. She had just been too proud—too trapped—to admit it.Silence hung between them. Then, at last, Helen spoke.“…What do you want me to do?”Merrica finally allowed himself a small sigh of relief.“You already know what must be done, Helen,” he said gently. “You must take back your court.”Helen slowly nodded, though her expression remained grim. “Those nobles will not leave peace
“Merrica understands that if Hallerus moves against Aeternum, we won’t hold back.”Kasuma gave a knowing smirk. “And you won’t hesitate to destroy them.”I met her gaze, unblinking.“No.”A heavy silence fell between us.Kasuma leaned forward, her voice softer but firm. “You don’t want war with Hallerus.”“No, I don’t,” I admitted. “The people of Hallerus don’t deserve to suffer for their queen’s mistakes. Merrica doesn’t deserve to be put in that position.”Kasuma studied me for a moment before sighing. “Then let’s hope Duke Merrica succeeds.”I ran a hand through my hair, my thoughts swirling. Visma was controlled. Chaos was their prison, and we held the keys. Hallerus, however, was different.It was once an ally, a friend, a brother. But betrayal had shattered that bond. Still… I didn’t want to be the one to crush it completely. I drummed my fingers on my desk. If Helen could be saved, then perhaps—A knock interrupted my thoughts.“Enter,” I called.An ACIA officer stepped in, bowi
The Merchant Guild Leader, Darvio Vinn, who had profited the most from blocking Aeternum trade. His warehouses stored inferior goods at premium prices, keeping the economy strangled in his grip.The General of the Royal Army, Lionel Ferin, who had bled the treasury dry with excessive military spending, preaching about “independence” while weakening their forces with outdated tactics.They had to be removed. One by one, quietly, without causing suspicion. But how? Merrica could not simply accuse them—Helen trusted them. If he moved too boldly, she would see him as the enemy.No, he had to be careful. He had to play the game. Merrica stood, pouring himself another glass of wine. He would begin by exposing the corruption—turning the people against the parasites that fed on Hallerus.The merchants would learn how Darvio Vinn had been overpricing basic goods. The military officers would see how General Lionel Ferin had been wasting funds on obsolete strategies. The court would hear whisper
At a local tavern, I overheard a group of soldiers drunkenly complaining."Our weapons are old.""Our rations taste like pig slop.""Did you hear? Even Alemia is receiving Aeternum goods now.""We should have never broken ties."I smirked. They knew. Their queen had failed them, and their nation was falling behind while the rest of the world thrived under Aeternum’s soft power. The people of Hallerus were not fools. They saw the rising prosperity of the allied nations, the luxurious goods, the technological marvels, the entertainment, the food. They could only watch in envy.At sunset, I met with Duke Merrica Murrs at his estate. His once-proud posture had been replaced with exhaustion. His eyes, which once held confidence, now carried deep regret.We sat in his grand study, the silence stretching between us. Finally, he spoke."I should have stopped her."I said nothing."I vouched for her. I believed in her." He exhaled, shaking his head. "And now, my people suffer because of my mis
Meanwhile, in Yulga, Maria sat comfortably in her study, reading the latest reports.Lysander stood beside her, amused. "Another assassin failed. This is getting predictable."Maria smirked. "Vismal thinks he’s playing chess, but he’s only moving pawns."She set down her glass, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "Let him keep trying. Let him think he has control.""And when he finally realizes he doesn’t?" Lysander asked.Maria leaned back, exhaling softly. "By then, he won’t be king anymore."While King Vismal wasted his energy plotting assassinations, he failed to see the true danger.His nobles squabbled over the black market. His people secretly craved Aeternum goods. His own soldiers whispered of defecting.Visma was rotting from the inside out. And Maria? She simply watched it happen. She wasn’t just controlling the black market. She was controlling Visma’s fate. One failed assassination at a time.King Vismal III believed he could eliminate Maria Yulga. He believed he could take
"Oi, you got the stuff?""Yeah, yeah, keep it down!"A merchant nervously looked around before handing over a carefully wrapped package."This is the good stuff—straight from Aeternum. Papa Pizza’s special cheese blend. Got it from a merchant who knows a guy who knows a guy."The buyer, a Visma noble in disguise, snatched it eagerly."Finally! I’ve been dying to try this! You have no idea how boring Visma’s food is compared to Aeternum’s cuisine!""Yeah, yeah, pay up first.""Fine, fine—how much?""Two hundred gold pieces."The noble nearly choked. "T-Two hundred?! That’s robbery!"The merchant smirked. "And yet, you’re still going to pay it, aren’t you?"The noble gritted his teeth, but handed over the money anyway. Aeternum’s products were so desirable that people were willing to spend fortunes just to get a taste.And that was exactly what ACIA wanted. By controlling the underground economy, Aeternum achieved multiple goals:Economic Control – Even though Visma banned Aeternum’s pr
The people were asking too many questions. The smugglers were getting bolder. Even their own guards and soldiers were caught listening to Aeternum’s broadcasts in secret. A revolution wasn’t just coming—it was being broadcast live.In an attempt to regain control, the non-allied nations did the only thing they knew how to do—They cracked down. Massive raids were conducted in the dead of night. Entire villages were searched. Merchants were arrested. Radios were smashed in public squares.But no matter how many products they confiscated, no matter how many smugglers they punished, it didn’t stop. Aeternum’s influence was already too deep. The people had tasted the forbidden fruit—and they weren’t about to let go of it.What made matters worse was that not everyone in power was loyal to the cause. Behind closed doors, even high-ranking nobles were secretly buying Aeternum’s products for themselves. Some were sneaking off to allied territories under the guise of “diplomatic visits” just s
Aeternum had always been known for its technological marvels and superior products, but with easy transportation, its goods became more accessible than ever before.From freshly preserved gourmet food to luxurious household items, Aeternum’s influence began to seep into every aspect of daily life across the continent. And the people? They loved it. Why eat old, stale bread when you could have Aeternum’s fresh-baked soft rolls that lasted for weeks without losing their taste?Why wear itchy, poorly-made foreign garments when you could buy Aeternum’s finely woven, stain-resistant fabrics? Even Aeternum’s entertainment industry was making waves. With their crystal-powered moving pictures, stories from Aeternum began flooding into neighboring lands, captivating audiences with rich tales of adventure, romance, and heroism.It wasn’t just about selling goods anymore. Aeternum was selling a way of life. And everyone wanted in.But not everyone was pleased. The non-allied nations watched in d