What Andrea said about the Demi-Human that were still treated like monsters were the ugly truth of Fantasma. And that kind of tragedy is still happening today and all over Fantasma. The society in Fantasma, didn’t fully understand the concept of other races in these world, because they were still wrapped in the idea of their own race supremacy especially the Humans. They only called the Demi-Human race that are have some similarity to human features and called them the Demi-Human and the rest fall into the category of monsters.While in reality, Demi-Human races didn’t just stopped at the ones that have the humanoid features, instead the Demi-Human often have those that does not have that human features, for example, Jo, he is an Elephant Demi-Human, a true one, and he does not even looked like any humanoid entity, he is just like an elephant but he does not, act like an animal. Instead he stand like a human, can talk, understand languages, eat and live like any normal sentient and in
If were to say that I don’t know what the worker were feeling right now, is such a complete lie and denial of the reality. Just from how they looked and behave in front of me, I know that they felt happy about me being here, in fact they might even felt as if they were blessed by me. It was the one in a lifetime opportunity to meet me here like these, although it was well known that I am someone that can be seen sometimes roaming around in Aeternum and greeted those that were passed me by with casual greetings. But the chances of that happened to all Aeternum is quite rare, naturally I know what they felt.“Captain Jo, right?..”.“Yes, that is me..your Highness..”. (Captain Jo)“You’re a Captain…why are you going in there, instead of standing on the side and over looked everything?..”.“Hahaha…to me,Your highness… it’s just feel off to do just that…all the captain like me are usually like these…it put us in ease that we all worked together for Aeternum future…it felt more satisfying l
Still although, everything is done exceptional well beyond my expectation, as the person that were incharge of leading the project, I don’t want to show everyone my shock, to them that they definitely over doing it. And to be honest, when I saw Captain Jo and his team were working, it seems that they were doing their work on their own pace. And it was clear that they were not rushing or anything, instead they were just working at that abnormal capacity which already something that impossible on earth, as normal as they can. Also from the looks of it, the other sections were also doing the same pace of work.After a little bit happy and bewildered at the amount of work that these people considered normal and easy to do. We moved from the River Project side and these time, I planned to visit the construction site of the Inhabour City. At the moment, Andrea told me, that the site of the city has already being cleared and right now, the workers, is about to lay the city foundations after
It was truly a grand sight for me, and I am sure for those that laid their eyes on the Inhabour City site. To me it was like a construction of another large city like New City, even the starting looks of it already seems very familiar to me. The sight expand not only on the side that we arrived at but also to the other side of the river, the same development were happening there too. As the car slowly made it way to the site, as we were on the higher terrain I can see that on the other side the constructions were also happening there too. Wood scaffolding were towering everywhere, with workers doing their works on top of it and the on the ground.They were able to traversed to the other side, were all thanks to the boats that were lining up from side to side. They laid a large plank through the boats to make up a temporary bridge. And every seconds, the large physiques Demi-Human would haul construction materials on their shoulders, walking on the impromptu bridge.At times there will
The project has been a blessing for a lot of Aeternum citizen as well as many others. Then again, a lot of Aeternums sees these projects not just as a time to obtained some incomes, but for them it was also a time for them to contributes to the nation and shows their patriotism spirits. Like these grandpa, he is showing a rather proud looks on his face as he were talking about the Inhabour City and also Aeternum, naturally the Grandma beside him were just worrying about the well being of her children, like any mother and grandmothers does all the time.“I was nice to see and hear that the people loves Aeternum and can clearly see what the government is trying to do from these projects…”.“Naturally, Young lad…as Aeternums…we must support the government….well…OUR government that is…Aeternum is special I tell you…look at all these…if before, we have to pays almost all of our earnings to the nobles and lords….now, we only pays 20% of our monthly earnings…that is hell a lot cheaper…and fo
For the old Grandma and Grandpa, as well as the others townsfolk of Land Fishing Town who’s started to assembled at the clear prairie in the middle between the Town and the future Inhabour City, all of them today is once again meet with the people that coming from the New City. To them this not something new, but for some reason the Handsome young man and also the lady right next to him, as well as the rest of the entourage seems a little bit off. It more right to say that they all looked as if they were one of the Government high official. What made them sure that the company that stopped by just now, is clearly official, is that when the car and it’s convoy cruised down towards the Inhabour City, the workers that slowly made their way to the Picnic Prairie site, started to cheer and also respectfully bows and greeted the passing cars.“Moe, why are the people were looking excited just now?..also why did you all greeted those cars just now?..is the ones in the car really an official
I feel like I am the usual site visiting as I did all the time on Earth, but here the vibes were really different. Not just because the sight were vastly different, there were a lot of fantasy stuff were going on. But because everyone here were treating me far more cautious than back on earth. After all, although I said I were a president, in Aeternum I am a royalty and everyone would treated me in that way, so everyone were both eager to pleased me and also on the edge that they thought of anything that can offend me.“I can see that you already started to erected all the bridge pillars..when do you think that we can have the bridge ready?..at the very least..we need to have a reliable pathways to the other side..rather than keep using those boats bridge all the time…”.Me, Andrea and also the Overseer of the entire constructions of the Inhabour City, is Radian, Elijah second in command, the Vice Minister of the Central Government Ministry, she is also a Colonel, I don’t know why but
Inside of the Underwater Dungeon number 5, Aeternum Army is currently at the very last room of the dungeon and it was the boss room. The army squads that raided these dungeon, were not really in any sort of harms way, rather the moment they stepped into these dungeon. They have been taking the back seat from the start and only served as a baggage carrier for a single person that were on the front line the entire time. And that person was Colonel Radian, The Central Government Vice Minister and also known by her nickname, the Eternal Colonel.“...I don’t mean to complain or anything…but, aren’t these a little bit to easy for all of us?…also, is it really fine that Colonel Radian handling all the killing herself?..”.(Corporal Ant)“Well…I’m sure it is…I mean..we are just following her orders…also..just so you know…colonel Radian is a Maiden..just like our Grand General Bina…I heard that, before the Aeternum army were established…Vice President Elijah and Colonel Radian were the one that
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
In New City, the public watched it all unfold on massive news screens and digital displays.A young woman in a coffee shop blinked back tears.“My mother couldn’t even sign her name,” she said. “Now, she’s going to school at sixty. Can you imagine?”A factory worker on break raised his can of iced tea. “They used to mock us for thinking machines would replace us. Now? My kid’s learning to design them.”Later that evening, President Mies stood at his office window in the Black House, overlooking a city glowing with lights and ambition.Minister Myers entered, holding the finalized signed charter.“It’s done,” he said quietly. “They all agreed. The future begins today.”Mies nodded. “We’ve unified their borders, their defense, and their markets,” he said. “Now, we unify their minds.”A long silence followed. Then, just a single line: “History will remember this moment.” And across the continent, it already had.The evening air was soft, almost languid, as I sat back in my chair, savorin
As the documents were sealed, cameras flashed and live broadcasts streamed the images of rulers shaking hands with President Mies—smiles genuine, eyes alight with purpose.The message to the world was unmistakable:Aeternum does not just lead with power—it leads with knowledge.Later, in a private conversation, Jonathan Myers turned to Mies.“This is more than we hoped.”Mies looked out the window of his office, where the UNA flags fluttered in a perfect row.“No,” he said. “This is exactly what I planned.”Jonathan raised a brow. “And what next?”Mies smiled faintly. “We teach the world… to think like us.”The central assembly hall of New Concordia UNA Headquarters—a gleaming white dome adorned with banners of thirty-one nations—had never been so full.Delegates filled every seat. National flags stood in perfect rows. The giant LED display behind the stage glowed with the symbol of the United Nation Alliance, now framed by a new banner in golden letters:"Education for All – A Future
Outside the palace gates, the citizens of Hallerus City buzzed with excitement. News traveled fast: another king had come, and he, too, had seen the truth.And far beyond the city walls, whispers began in other UNA courts:“Perhaps we should ask Queen Helen for assistance.”“Maybe Aeternum’s model isn’t just for them.”“Could we build this future too?”In the Black House of New City, when President Mies received the report of King Leopold’s visit, he simply closed the folder and smiled slightly."One seed sows a thousand trees," he murmured.And in the fields of Fantasma, the seeds of knowledge had already begun to sprout.The towering skyline of New City shimmered beneath a clear morning sky. It was a perfect day for diplomacy—and a historic one.Within the great glass-paneled east wing of the Black House, Aeternum’s political nerve center, a long oval table had been prepared. Security was tight, the air dignified, yet the atmosphere was distinctly welcoming. For today, President Mie
That evening, Queen Helen hosted a quiet reception for the UNA visitors. Modest food, strong Hallerian tea, and conversation flowed freely.“We’re not pretending it’s perfect,” Helen told them. “But we’re not pretending it’s impossible, either.”One observer raised a hand, smiling. “Would you be open to helping other nations start similar programs?”Helen looked to Merrica, then back to them.“Of course,” she said. “We’ve taken help. It would be wrong not to offer it.”It was the kind of answer that made diplomats take notes. And so, Hallerus—once a fractured kingdom cast in shadow—began to shine in a new light. Not as a symbol of power. But as a model of transformation. And as the scholars walked the streets of Hallerus City, alongside teachers and curious children, they quietly realized: The future wasn’t just being forged in Aeternum anymore. It was spreading.The scent of blooming gardenias filled the royal courtyard of Hallerus Royal Palace. The sun hung high above the battlement
“It’s… beautiful,” she said.Jonathan smiled. “It’s sure is,.”The first major step was the immediate conversion of six major city libraries into public education centers. Then came the pilot schools—one for each major region of the kingdom. Each staffed with a blend of local teachers (newly trained) and educational experts from Aeternum who came to oversee implementation.Within a month, Hallerus Elementary Schools opened their doors for the first time. Children from farming villages and mining towns, who had never once held a book of their own, were now reading stories about space, science, and society. They learned arithmetic on digital chalkboards and watched recorded lectures from Aeternum instructors. Classrooms were modest, but organized. Desks were salvaged, but steady.The change was jarring. But it was real. Queen Helen visited one of these pilot schools in the outskirts of Archenport. There, she saw barefoot children reciting alphabet lines. She watched a young girl raise h
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