Everyone in Aeternum, were listening intently to the Presidential address on the morning news. After all, these very address is something that will marked one of the greatest moment, is Aeternum history and also perhaps the Central Continent. To the listeners outside of Aeternums, every single person that were listening were also anxious about what will come up next. In reality, sure, Aeternum is a small country, but to say that they are weak. That isn’t something that many would foolishly believed. After all, these is the country that coming out of nowhere and fought stampede of undead in it’s first appearance.Then culled a long civil war, in Alemia Kingdom is a sweeping victory, then formed the first successful multinational alliance, then participate in the recent Hallerus Kingdom war, and won that war in a single month, when it was originally expected to be prolonged for years. Aeternums were a nation, that many mercenaries and adventures no matter how famous or menacing they wer
To start the the introductions to the Aeternum mega domestic development, plans, a lot of things were being said, by the President In a rapid fire succession. Which not a single person that listened to the broadcast want to even leaver their seat, as they afraid that they would miss something important. All that the President said were seemingly so unobtainable, but as he proceeds with his words, one by one, people started to be able to discerned whether what the president said is just a rambling nonsense or a visions that can be turned into a reality. To the people outside of Aeternum, they were still trying to guess whether it can be done, but for Aeternums they already know that the vision can be achieved.“[Starting from today…Project Aeternum Titan Thunderbolt, will be started…by reconstructing our Capital City…New City…will be enlarged, beautify and also be remodeled to suit it’s name as our country centers…..All the deconstructed structures that has been turned into an empty lo
President Mies confident tone of voice, further incite those that were hearing his speech, from inside of Aeternum and the outside. It was as clear as the sun on the daylight, that this man is not just playing around spouting nonsense, he meant what he said. For Aeternums, they can fathom just how large of the scale of the entire project would be, and when the president said the entire nation would be changed. Everyone believed it, because after all the one that were promising all of these were the President himself. And that particular man, has never once break his promise to his people.“[Not just stopping at the will be build Inhabour City, that will soon the heart of the Central Continent, in terms of transportation hub and the heart of Aeternum industry and wholesale trading!…We will change, every single city, town and village in Aeternum!...The Agriculture Town…will be developed to the entirety of the whole Agriculture Region!….Making it the largest region will produces foods an
By now it was already very clear to many in Central Continent that, Aeternum is a better place to live. But despite of that fact, not many that are willing to make the choice and also journey to get to that safe haven. After all, it was hard to live a place that you live, when you are already dirt poor. And also, Aeternum has a very well known policy at the moment, thanks to the war that they have experience before. And that is that, Aeternums would not ventures out so save anyone at the time being, also the news that they border were closed, it even made it harder for people to make a decisions.But over the time, there were a lot of people that are desperate for a better life, has made their effort to the best they can to find a way. It was also a well known fact, that many Aeternum citizens, is mostly not born in Aeternum. Given that fact, it was only natural that there a lot of Aeternums that have family members, acquaintance from other nations. Over the time, there were also a lo
In Aeternum, New City, the second President Mies announced the matter regarding the establishment of Aeternum owned 3 Major guilds itself, For all the 3 major Guilds, the Adventurer Guild, Mercenary Guild and the Merchant Guild, all of them feel like a gloomy days for them has officially started. In Aeternum alone, the # major guilds have 3 branches build in this nation, the New City Branch, the Agriculture town branch and the Shark Central City Branch. Every single guild members from the guild master to the ordinary staff that were in the building all of them can only cast their heads down.“Wow..just..wow!….finally it comes…and it’s official…we are doomed…just…doomed…Oh lord…just why..why?…why does those upper echelon bastard had to back stab Aeternum!….we were doing just fine here…why did they have to do this?!…they think only about their profits…do they even think about anyone else?….Aeternum has done nothing and they still have to poked the bee nest!…ARGH!!!…why is my life so suc
No on would actually considered or even thought that Aeternum are willing to go to such lengths. Because everyone knows that the 3 major guilds is a large organizations, kind that span across the entire continent, perhaps even the entire Fantasma. And on central continent, that 3 major guild has become a super faction that have it’s own incredible influences. It almost can stand side by side with the Church of Light influences. And also, perhaps it was also one of the first organizations that promotes inclusiveness to all races. Ever since it’s establishment, it has gotten enormous support, by the people and also many kingdoms and government.Basically, there is no use to be against the guilds, after all, in a broad sense they all brought nothing but positive values. In a sense, everyone thinks that Aeternum is just stabbing their own foot for going up against the Major guilds. What use to go against an organizations that could potentially be of help to you when in time of need, a fre
A few days ago, right before President Mies returned to Aeternum, All the closest allies of Aeternum has come and have a secret meeting, Via video conference that were lead and hosted by Vice President Elijah herself. The main reason for it, is to announced Aeternum current standing, and also to ease the anxious of all the country leaders after hearing that President Mies declared that Aeternum border would be closed. In that meeting, Aeternum had made it known to all the ally leaders, that Aeternum will not comprehend about it’s border closing issue. But through negotiations that were led by Queen Duchess Angela Weinstein of Dukedom of Angela, Great Archmage Lodwig Godgrafen of Institute of Artemesia and also King Sebastian Marsner Redwall of The Setting Sun Kingdom, Vice President Elijah conceded, and hence that Aeternum will let only one of it’s border opened and that is the Dukedom of Angela border.Thanks to Aeternum cooperation, everyone were relieve. The second agenda, is Aeter
Aeternum has always been revolutionary and a head of it’s time no matter what they do, and when the leads were President Mies. Only fools would doubt his capabilities after he has time and time again defy the logic of these world. Naturally for all the allied leaders, all of them has accept that facts, and unlike many, those that were still stood by Aeternum despite the large fallout due to the war, all of them were humble and knows the merits of following a man as President Mies, because ultimately, Aeternum is as the same as their leader. They were not greed for other people possessions, their main concerned is their own prosperity and also safety.By now, unbeknownst to many there were a lot of retired adventurers, retired mercenaries, or some merchants who distance themselves from the guilds. And clearly there were also those that were the 3 major guilds, hearing that Aeternum has already made their own guilds, everyone were intrigued. After all, hearing that there were a lot of b
Outside in the streets of New City, a mural was already being painted on the wall of a youth center—depicting two children, one Aeternian and one Hallerian, sitting together at a shared desk beneath the words:"Wisdom Unites What War Divides."The mural was uncommission—but no one was taking it down. From within the homes, classrooms, and council chambers of Aeternum, the message was clear: the world was learning, and they were learning from Aeternum.And that made the people walk taller.Because every road rebuilt in Hallerus, every classroom opened, every young mind taught in their system—was a quiet victory for Aeternum’s vision. The age of empires was ending. The age of influence had begun.The great hall of Hallerus Royal Palace hadn’t hosted a summit like this in over a generation. Not for war. Not for taxation. But for education.Long tables stretched beneath arched stone windows, newly adorned with fresh flags representing each province of the Hallerus Kingdom. The air smelled
Contracts were awarded to the newly established Hallerus Road Commission, overseen by both local talent and advisory engineers from Aeternum. Bright orange marker flags began appearing all over the kingdom, outlining future road paths. Caravans brought in equipment, gravel, construction tools—and, notably, several transport trucks from Aeternum carrying the first batch of reinforced roadstone, a durable blend sourced from the Stone Ring mountains.Helen personally visited the first construction site just outside the capital—a winding, broken stretch leading to a key trade town in the east.She knelt beside the workers, running her fingers through the packed dirt and gravel. “This path,” she said to a nearby foreman, “will be the spine of our kingdom.”He blinked, surprised at her presence, then bowed. “Then we’ll make sure it’s strong, Your Majesty.”As roadwork began, the kingdom watched. Villages previously isolated by floods or rough terrain saw the first signs of inclusion. Mercha
The project would take time—perhaps years—but its impact would begin in weeks.“Once the roads are in place,” Merrica said, entering her chamber with a report in hand, “we’ll be able to move goods faster, respond to crises quicker, and prepare for the second phase: economic zone development.”Helen took the report with a tired, but satisfied smile. “This… this they will see. This they will believe.”“And when they do,” Merrica said, “they’ll follow.”Late that night, as the wind howled against the palace windows, Helen stood in her private study, gazing out at the flickering torches lining the city streets. In her hand was a smooth, curved stone from the first road pile—just a plain stone, but to her, it was the beginning of a foundation.Her fingers closed around it as she whispered to herself, “Let this road lead us to a better kingdom.” And with that, the first steps into a new Hallerus had begun.The throne room had seen war plans, council betrayals, and royal declarations. But on
The ministers eagerly pointed out their favorite places from their student years.“Over there—that café served synthetic ice cream you have to try.”“That’s the district where I first saw a holographic opera.”“This is where I spent hours in the central library—eight floors of pure knowledge.”Helen listened with quiet amusement and growing wonder. These weren’t just stories. This was the future.They stopped first at a shopping promenade, where modern boutiques lined the plaza. Aeternum fashion—streamlined, elegant, tailored for form and comfort—was on full display.Helen tried on a pale blue dress lined with iridescent threads that shifted color slightly under different lighting. She admired herself in the mirror. Regal, yet free. She hadn’t felt this light in years.Merrica chuckled as she twirled slightly. “Careful. You’ll make the palace tailors obsolete.”Next came the Aeternum cuisine district. The aroma of spices, imported meats, baked delicacies and exotic fruit blends filled
Meerkat sipped from his flask; eyes gleaming. “Monster cores alone could offset our collective energy reliance on Aeternum’s hybrid reactors. If those dungeons are stabilized and regulated under UNA protocols, we’re looking at a resource boom.”Angela arched an eyebrow. “All that assumes stability. A kingdom can’t regulate dungeons if they can’t regulate their own court.”“Well,” Meerkat said with a shrug, “that’s what Merrica’s for, isn’t it?”They all laughed lightly—because it was true. The man’s reputation preceded him. Hallerus may have signed with a queen, but Merrica had built the bridge.Kaneda leaned forward. “It’s risky, but it’s a calculated risk. We’re not signing blind loyalty here. We’re watching. Evaluating. But make no mistake—if this works, Hallerus becomes the keystone of continental connectivity.”Redwall drummed his fingers on his knee. “I suppose that’s why we’re here. Not to clap at the signing. But to see if the queen is truly changed.”“She is,” Angela said qui
“And now, a major announcement: With the signing complete, Hallerus Kingdom is formally inducted into the United Nation Alliance as its thirty-first member. This marks a turning point—not only for Hallerus, but for the entire Central Continent.”“The UNA, now composed of thirty-one sovereign nations, officially becomes the largest unified alliance in the world’s history—its reach, economic power, and strategic cooperation unmatched by any prior coalition.”“Following this event, Aeternum has confirmed it will begin a nationwide rollout of its Super Stores, factories, and humanitarian infrastructure in Hallerus territory. In exchange, Hallerus will provide critical resources and cultural integration into the alliance structure.”“Public reaction is already beginning to surface—here in New City, spontaneous celebrations have begun in the multicultural districts where former Hallerians live. Meanwhile, markets across the UNA are surging in response to the stability this alliance signifie
“I don’t forget betrayal easily,” I said. “And Aeternum doesn’t forget pain lightly. What happened between us—it scarred people. People who trusted Hallerus. Soldiers who bled for your freedom. Civilians who saw us pulled out overnight.”“I know,” Helen said. “And I accept the cost.”“But,” I said, letting the word hang before softening my tone, “I do respect accountability.”Her eyes met mine. “Then we start again?”“We do,” I said, extending a hand.She took it. Her grip was firm.“We bury the hatchet,” I added. “But let’s be clear—this is not a return to old friendship. This is a new foundation. One built on lessons learned.”Helen nodded. “Agreed.”Merrica exhaled, satisfied. “It’s what both sides need.”I looked at Helen, voice calm. “You have a second chance now. Few leaders get that. Don’t waste it.”She nodded again, quietly this time. “I won’t.”“Good,” I said. “Because your people need you more than ever. Rule wisely. Rule well. Let this alliance be your legacy.”For the fir
“We’ll export more to Hallerus—especially food. You’ll need it. In return, we’ll import more raw ore and minerals. Your mining sector’s still decent, right?”“It is.”“Then let’s grow that. More volume, more jobs, more imports on both sides.”He beamed. “Thank you, my friend.”I smiled back. “You’ll find I don’t just use the whip.”“A carrot, then?”“Always. A balanced hand is how you keep control. Too much punishment, and you push people away. Too much reward, and they forget who they owe.”Merrica nodded slowly. “You’ve become a real ruler.”I stood, offering my hand again. “I became what this world needed.”He shook it. “And I’ll make sure Hallerus becomes what Aeternum can trust.”We stood in silence for a moment longer. The sound of cheering still floated in faintly from the streets below. Somewhere out there, Queen Helen was being paraded through New City—through a modern marvel built from vision and precision. Through a world she couldn’t have imagined a year ago.And now, she’
“They’re… happy to see us?” she asked, disbelief in her voice.Duke Merrica gave her a half-smile. “Some of them, yes. The others are watching. Judging. As they should.”One young woman in the crowd, her hair wrapped in Aeternum’s signature style, waved a small Hallerus flag and called out, “Welcome back! My family’s from Archenport—we’re with you!”Helen felt a warmth rise in her chest. Her lips curled, hesitant, but sincere. She lifted a gloved hand and waved back.Her ministers behind her smiled with relief. The people hadn’t forgotten them. Or maybe… maybe Aeternum’s citizens were willing to forgive, even if their leaders were not.Still, with each new marvel the city revealed, her pride took another small wound.Digital traffic signs shifted in real-time. Elevated walkways moved gently above the streets. Tall towers bore solar glass and climate control systems beyond her comprehension. Everything was clean. Efficient. Vibrant.Hallerus, by contrast, was still struggling to clear