"The answer is still no...Virtue Biology will not be sharing the VH-Serum with any organizations and only the Treatment center that affiliates with Virtue will be given rights to administer the use of VH-Serum…".
When I reached the Virtue Financial Gorea Branch Main Office, I roll straight into multiple meetings. Also, Catherine managed to make me attend important media interviews, the questions were quite spicy, but I'm able to handle everything just fine."Why is that you seem to be very protective about VH-Serum…are Virtue Trying to monopoly this vials of miracle?..". (Reporter)"Monopoly?….no, VH-Serum is my brainchild….the effects of this serum were not simple, and I only trust my company which, I already make sure that they will handle the serum as I was supposed to…I made this to improved OUR state of life..and as long as I'm alive, it will stay that way….".There no such thing as good handAfter the hectic schedules a few days ago, I've been resting in my lovely mansion by myself. Since Sharon wanted me as her model for the Male Cosmetics lines for the Virtue Cosmetics, I'm just waiting for her call. She also made my participating a piece of big news, she appeared on multiple shows just to brags about it, now even I was nervous about it.Just to take away my nerve from it, I've done a lot of research on modeling. Reading a lot of books and even hired a professional coach, the past few days was kinda like a funny scene in my home. In the meantime, I also have T.A.S keep researching all the things that will benefit Aeternum, mostly about technological aspects and predictions of the Aeternum path in the future. The Airships mainframe still continued its productions, as it will surely be sold to the public, the Public versions will be lowered in spec than the Aeternum use one. A few tweaks were made so that, the buyer will have no choice but to turned to Aetern
"There's a lot of celebrity in this place….Dae Jung-Ssi..your mouth is opening.."."Oh..sorry about that..". (Bang Dae Jung)Inside the Corn like building, there's another building and the place looks like an overtly luxurious gathering spot for celebrities. There's an event hall for concerts and stuff, thousand of studious. It's a multimedia entertainment center, as we were walking to the photo shot studious, we walk past a lot of well-known celebrity. I even saw my favorite comedian in one of the studious, As for my entourage they got their heads turned to left and right as they see their favorite celebrity."How do you like the place?…it's worth it right?..". (Sharon)Finally able to catch up to me, Sharon flashes her hand to show her pride works which are the entire building design."I guess so...but I am more concern about the result…this cosmetics line is important..why because VH-Serum is in it…".
"Yeon Ja Unnie..is something going on over there?..why are there so many people out here?..". (Hwang Hwa Young)Hwang Hwa Young who just arrives for her next work feels baffled as she looks over large crowds that blocking her way into the Photo Shot studio. Her manager who next to her has also had the same expression as her."I don't know….wait a minute let me ask them..". (Yeon Ja)She then goes over to the crowd and asks. A few seconds later she came back with a casual look."Someone we know is currently inside..figures, there's a lot of people watching….The president is inside..". (Yeon Ja)Shrugging her shoulder, she flashes her smiles as she looks at the beaming Hwa Young in front of her."Really?...Umm.Unnie how do I look?..should I change my clothes?..". (Hwang Hwa Young)Hearing that the man she admires is currently inside, it made her nervous and fidgety like school girls that were about to meet her lo
Apparently, model work can take a lot of time, Thanks to that the lunch that I and Hwa Young were promised to have had to be canceled because by the time we end the photo shot, it's already evening."Never thought this will took a lot of time…I guess this is normal for you right?.."."it's always like this…sometimes It took more than 12 hours a day…I once work in a show for 20 hours straight..". (Hwang Hwa Young)Walking out from the studios, instantly we were mobbed by fans, which I assume it was hers. Thanks to Bang Dae Jung and his team of security, we can casually take our time walking. We leave the Virtue Cosmetics Complex and head out to have our dinner, Since I was the one who invited her, I gave her the options to choose where we will have our dinner."...Are sure you want to eat here?…". "Yes, I loved the foods here..they also give a lot of side dishes..why?..is it not to your liking?..". (H
"Detective Jobert..Detective Vera...So how are you both doing?..". (Captain Layla)Captain Layla of The Aeternum police department was finally able to see her 2 newly appointed detectives. Both of them were employed by direct recommendations of The Black House itself, It was shocking news, as these 2 detectives were actually a famous Adventurer. Apparently, they both were found by The President himself as he saves both of them in the recent Dungeon Raid, Their employment was big news all over Aeternum, Because of Vera Deca grievous injury, everyone would've thought that she would somehow be a stump and be sold to slavery, Instead, Aeternum Government saves her by giving her new limbs and even got her a job as a public official.This surprising act of kindness by the government shocked everyone all over the central continent. This news as it was broadcast in the radios, improved the commoner perceptions of Aeternum. Thanks to that, Aeternum has seen a large infl
Fortress of Angel, Dukedom of Angela.Due to the Agreements between Aeternum and The Dukedom of Angela, Aeternum has sent 200 of it's Elite Soldiers to trained the 20 000 of the dukedom royal army. At first, the idea's got a little resistance from both the army and the noble generals, mostly due to the fact that the trainee was mainly females. But thanks to the Royal family itself permitted the co-training and mandated that all the chosen soldiers were obligated to attend the occasion, the resistance fell into only inwards in-satisfactions among the prideful group of individuals.Those ungrateful individuals often raise some conflict trying to underestimate the Aeternum trainer, edging them to slips up and trying to make them into a bunch of fools. Despite they trying all sort of attempts, Aeternum Trainer not even shows a hint of retaliating back, Instead, they just scoff it off, let the resistance bunch run off to the other places and continue training the on
"Like I said Princess…The Term and Conditions of our Trade agreements with Dukedom of Angela, was for We the Aeternum to train Your 'Selected Soldier's' Which will provide us with your full cooperation….But now….in just a few weeks, We heard the news that someone on your side tried to tarnish our good names…". (General Bina)A face to face confrontation was happening between, General Bina and The Royal Family of Angela Dukedom was going down at this moment. As soon as Major Colleen leave the palace, 2 hours later, she came back with General Bina, just the 2 of them confronting the entire front line up of Angela Dukedom Royal family. The Queen, Princess Angela, Princess Alfina, and Princess Elfina were sitting on their respected throne, whilst General Bina and Major Colleen proudly standing in front of them.Despite standing in front of the royal both the general and major never once kneel in greeting them, but instead they only light
The day of the duel has finally come, Angel City was in a celebration mood. Festival vibes were all over the city, nobles from all over the nations both in the Dukedom and out were flocking the city. It has surely had been blown over the proportions. The Royal Family were surprised by it, they were actually upstaged by the Longhodge family scheme. Everything was staged by the Longhodge family to make their plan of humiliating both the Royal family and Aeternum 100% successful.When they heard that Aeternum was somewhat replying to their obnoxious challenged and even got broadcast in their radios, The Longhodge family got even happier, that their plan now got even bigger than what they have originally planned. The thought of them failing does cross their mind but, the thought of their winning and the benefits that they will get was far out weight the other possibilities that might happen. The Longhodge family knew that what they have done has crossed the line, they have op
Meanwhile, inside the Alemia Royal Palace, which had now been converted into a central command hub, President Mies Sai listened intently to a military briefing.Across from him sat Department Vice-Director Nathaniel Grant of the Department of Resource & Infrastructure, his face alight with enthusiasm.“Sir, the employment program is exceeding expectations. We posted 5,000 positions for public kitchen chefs, and they were filled within a single day.”Mies Sai smirked. “I’m not surprised. The people have been desperate for stability.”Vice-Director Grant nodded. “Indeed. And now, with the cleaning and rebuilding project launching, we’re expecting a flood of applications. 100,000 slots may not even be enough.”General Lucas, seated nearby, chuckled.“We’ll need to start thinking ahead, then.” He tapped a report on the table. “Alemia isn’t just a city of civilians. We still have thousands of unemployed former soldiers from both the Queen’s and the Prince’s factions. Many of them aren’t cr
“I agree with implementing the employment program,” I said, voice firm. “But we’ll need to make several adjustments before we proceed.”Ramon nodded attentively. “What kind of adjustments, sir?”I leaned back slightly in my chair.“First, work hours need to be reduced. Given how many of the surviving population are either elderly or women, we can’t expect them to handle the same level of physical labor as a normal workforce.”Ramon took notes, his expression serious. “Understood.”“Second, child labor is absolutely forbidden. If anyone attempts to exploit children for work, they will face immediate punishment.”“Of course, sir. Aeternum law is clear on that.”I nodded. “Third, we’ll have to create alternative jobs that suit the city’s current demographic. Many of the women and elderly might not be able to do construction work, but they can handle administrative work, small-scale industry, and trade. We need to get creative.”Ramon grinned, impressed. “You’ve already thought several st
“Did the Queen know about this?” I asked, though deep down, I already knew the answer.Selie didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she reached into her bag, pulling out a single sheet of parchment. She laid it on my desk with a deliberate movement.It was an official decree, signed and stamped with Queen Romella’s royal seal. A decree authorizing the so-called “punishment” of nobles appointed by Aeternum.I closed my eyes briefly, suppressing the urge to slam my fist onto the table. The Queen knew, she had known all along. And she did nothing, or she were too consumed with all the power and luxuries that she just signed everything that come to her table, and now I had to clean everything back.Across the chamber, Duke Oliver Gust—or rather, Governor Oliver Gust, as he was now officially titled—stood near one of the balconies, observing the organized chaos with a look of deep contemplation. After taking a moment to collect my thoughts, I rose from my seat and walked over to him.“Quite
For years, Alemia’s people had been accustomed to fear—to being harassed, abused, and treated like pawns by the nobility and military alike.But today, as they walked through the clean streets, there was no shouting.No random arrests. No public executions. There was only order.And above them, in the vast blue sky, the Aeternum airships loomed—their massive steel frames gliding through the heavens, a symbol of dominance, protection, and change.For many, it was their first time seeing such technology up close.An elderly baker, standing at the entrance of his shop, shielded his eyes as he gazed upward."The Iron Birds…" he whispered, awestruck.Beside him, a young girl tugged at his sleeve."Grandpa, are they… protecting us?"A pause. Then, the old man smiled for the first time in years."Yes. I believe they are."Unlike the old regime, Aeternum’s governance was swift and efficient.Knowing that the city had suffered extreme shortages due to the war, Aeternum immediately opened publi
"I refuse to be treated like some common criminal! I am Count Malik! Minister of Finance! I have funded half of this war!"His voice echoed, but no one moved. No one spoke in his defense.Malik gritted his teeth and jerked violently, managing to break free from the grip of the young Aeternum private restraining him.With a twisted smirk, he raised his hand and struck the soldier across the face.A loud crack rang through the hall.For a moment, everything stood still.Then—BANG.A gunshot pierced the air, and Malik’s scream followed a split second later as he collapsed onto the floor, clutching his now bloodied knee.Standing over him, his pistol still smoking, was Sergeant Falkner.The seasoned Aeternum officer towered over the fallen noble, his expression one of absolute indifference."That was for touching my soldier," Falkner said, his voice as sharp as a blade.Malik writhed, his cries of agony mixing with gasps of horror from the other captives.Falkner bent down, his boot press
“I request a duel.”A murmur ran through both sides. Bina merely raised a single eyebrow.“A duel? Against me?” she said, tilting her head slightly, almost as if she hadn’t heard him correctly.Anton stood his ground.“If I win, you and your soldiers do not enter this palace.”Bina exhaled, her lips curving into something that wasn’t quite a smile.“And if you lose?”Anton’s jaw tightened.“Then my men will surrender peacefully.”A moment of silence passed between them.And then, Bina laughed.A deep, almost booming sound, filled with something akin to amusement… and disappointment.“You are either the bravest or the most foolish knight I have ever met, Captain Anton.” She rested her hand on the haft of her war axe, her fingers tightening around the weapon’s familiar grip.Anton did not flinch. Bina’s amusement faded. She gave him a firm nod. Both of them knew, this is actually a heartfelt plea from Anton, he wanted Grand General Bine to allow his men to live, this I his earnest beg.
At precisely 10 AM, just as the dust from the explosions had barely begun to settle, a deep echoing voice rang across the battlefield.“To the soldiers and citizens of Alemia!”It was him.The President of Aeternum.His voice carried through the winds, reverberating through the ruined streets, projected through Aeternum’s massive military speakers for all to hear.“Your war is over. Lay down your arms. Submit to the governance of Aeternum, and you will be spared.”His words hung in the air like a final judgment.And then, like a descending storm, the Aeternum Army finally began to move.It was a terrifyingly unified march.Thousands upon thousands of troops moved in perfect synchronicity, their steel boots pounding against the earth like a drum of war. Tanks rolled forward, massive military vehicles flanking the advancing battalions, gunships and airships circling the skies like mechanical reapers.At that moment, the people of Alemia saw it—the unstoppable tide of Aeternum’s might de
“Then let’s make history. Order the Navy Fleet 01 to launch three additional Type-1 Missiles. Targets: The East, North, and West gates of the capital.”The entire command bridge fell into stunned silence.Every officer, every technician, every strategist momentarily froze. Their eyes flickered with a mix of shock and anxiety as they processed my command. Even the seasoned veterans among them seemed momentarily taken aback.It was one thing to deploy a single missile.But three at once?That wasn’t just warfare—it was an annihilation order.Bina, Lucas, and Eliza, who had been following the situation via video conference, immediately reacted. Their holographic images flickered on the massive display before me, each one expressing their own unique emotions.Bina, ever the stoic and composed tactician, furrowed her brows, tapping her fingers against the table.“Mr. President… I assume you understand the full implications of this move?”I met her gaze without hesitation.“I do. This is th
At 6:45 AM, the order was given. Admiral Duchess Kolarova, commanding the Navy Fleet from the southern front, initiated the launch sequence. The missile streaked across the sky like a comet, its white trail a harbinger of devastation.From the Dragon One, I stood on the bridge, watching intently as the missile’s trajectory was displayed on the holographic screens. My officers around me held their breath, anticipation thick in the air.A few moments later, the missile hit its mark. The explosion that followed was nothing short of spectacular. The Alemia Capital City gates were obliterated, along with the surrounding walls and everything within a 100-meter radius. Dust and debris rose into the sky like a dark mushroom cloud, blotting out the early morning sun.The impact was beyond what any of us had anticipated. The "lowest-grade" missile had proven to be anything but low-grade.The news of the missile strike spread like wildfire through the Aeternum ranks. Soldiers, commanders, and of