The construction of Inhabour City, is rather pleasing to me, the site is constantly undergoes a change with every seconds passed. Foundations of buildings were made meticulously, the eradication of dungeons started to shows it’s effects. The most eye catching changes that can already be seen is the road systems in the inner city has already been completed. I know, such things can be made happened, because, the City site itself is rather on a flat surface. And also quite suitable for a city site, it wasn’t to low to matched the rivers, therefore there will be no risk of getting caught in a flooding, it was flatland with a firm soils easier to make a foundation of any kind, and also it was surrounded with a natural form of small hills that can provide a natural barriers and covers from any potential attacks.“Hmm..looks like all the roads has been build of these side of the mainland city…on the other side it 90% completions…perhaps in another 2 days..the roads will be done by then…”. (A
Naturally our conversations in the office spun around relating to the city, and how should it be used in the future, naturally for such sensitive issues it can only be discussed by me and the minister, but at these point I don’t particularly mind to shared it with Sofia Di Gianna, because she actually my direct vassal in Aeternum, given that Di Gianna Family is a vassal to Alfred Monticello, and also, she and also her entire vampire family is outstandingly capable subordinate. Have read her daughter and granddaughter records on the military service recently, and I can say for sure that their Eternal Night Division, is nothing short of an amazement in their duty.“..Master, May I come in?..”. (Radian)“Come in, Radian..”.As we were talking, the door were knocked and hearing the soft voice that coming from the outside of the door, I can recognized it immediately, it was the Bunny Radian. A Maiden that have an OCD just like me, but instead her’s more leaning towards her w
When Radian comes into the office, naturally all the works started right then. And as usual, the ordered that comes from me, will be put out at once, so for the entire day, the City Hall has been rather quite lively with all the staffs coming in and out moving around accordingly to my command. Thankfully, the Police were also present to also helped with the delegates of the works. Currently, the Inhabour City already have a numbers of it’s essential buildings up and running at the moment, the City Hall, Police Station, Fire Station, The Military Post, the Bus Stations and also the other commercial buildings, such as State owned hotels, Aeternum Super Market, and also the Restaurant where the workers can have their meals, naturally at the moment, they called it canteen.Today, I decided that I will be staying here in the City and after bringing all the Ships to the docks tomorrow, only until then I would be able to go somewhere else. According to my schedule, there were still a lot of
One thing fact about the Great Southern Wasteland is that it is one of the Central Continent 4 great desolate area, that is not only filled with unknown and unexplored, but also a vast span of land that no one had fully understood just what made it that way. The land were constantly filled with dangerous creatures, but it also had a very extreme weather and conditions. Great Southern Wasteland, unlike it’s name is a mixed of a great vast prairie and also just like it’s name wasteland, it a whole array of terrain types. From prairie to empty dry lands then mountains and then changes to poisonous jungles.The other 3 Great desolate areas, is one, the one behind my backyard where I have turned into my solar farm, the Great Desert of Nothingness, just a vast land filled with sand and dunes, but I know that it is actually a land filled with treasures and also great dangers that has always brought me riches and valuable materials, all day long. The 3rd area is the Great Frozen Mountains of
I supposed when the meet with Radian they certainly felt as if they encountered a brick wall. Radian will always follow the protocol, that is just the way she is, also for the Representative, I am sure that above all, they were able to stay patients just to be able to ensure a honest conversation with me. After all, I am sure that no matter whom they meet here, even with Elijah, when it comes to a national level decisions. Such matter can only be decide by me, Naturally I am sure that the Representative were treated with a VVIP hospitality. In the mean time, naturally I can’t just divide my attention on important matter just for them, but I can’t also made them wait too long.“Good Call, Radian…I’ve decided to talk with them earnestly after this…because at the end of the day, they also have something that Aeternum really need..”.“..Really?…I thought that we only considered them because of the alliance prospective only…and perhaps some of their rare monster materials that we can have…
No one really knows that the Wasteland have these vast of populations and people. Not the people that lived outside the wasteland and I know for certain that even the Demi-Human that lived in the Wasteland doesn’t even know that they have that many people. T.A.S told me that it was because the Wasteland were constantly broiled with the internal wars, plagues, starvation, and constant monster attack that made the people there spread among themselves and only focused on survival. Naturally over the course of time they forgot about many things and certainly never thought of themselves to be more superior than the others.Not only that, they also have to deal with the constant harassment from the Humans, as they were not only tricked and exploited by them, they were also constantly under the threat of being turned into slaves by the Humans. Over the time these is has become like a natural thing to them, and when they know that the outsiders only considered the Monster Materials as valuab
Radian, Sofia and Selie got their eye widened by surprise as they heard me talking about the Flavoured Beholder. Not only that I even showed them the visual appearance of the monster and even shows them the authenticity of the result after the monster were being process. The Red coloured Flavoured Beholder that were killed by the Aeternum Central Intelligence Agency agents, were process by the agent, and the entire thing when process actually gave a out a Chilli powder, all of these were recorded in a Video that were on my phone. These information has been turned into a top secret information by me, and since then, me, Elijah and Director Kasuma, has agreed to made the information about the monster be distorted to the public.“Master, does no one really know about these monster secrets?..by the look of it..it seems that Flavoured Beholder is a rather common wild monster in the Southern Wasteland territory..”. (Selie)“...This is rather critical for our Spice industry..”. (Radian)“Yea
“Then, Master..what about the Doll of Hatred?…why would we need them so much and why does it essentials to us?…as far as I know…Doll of Hatred, is nothing more than a mere Tier 1 Monsters…on top of it being used a toys for the children…but only then, It were only the intact one, were able to be turned into a profits….while 90% of the time, Doll of Hatred were all just broken up toys that is useless…”. (Radian)“Well…we need the monsters…not because it was a toys that can be sold…but rather we need them for something else..”.Doll of Hatred, like Radian have said, it a lowly Tier 1 monsters, not really a threat to any mercenaries, Adventurer and definitely not to any of Aeternum soldiers. Like their name, Doll of Hatred is nothing more than a mere toys and dolls, it was just that they were made by a vengeful spirits monsters. Doll of Hatred was known to inhibits a numbers of forest areas in the Great Southern Wasteland.“What do we need from them, Sire?…their Spirits?..sure, a vengeful
A trusted royal scribe—a man who had served the palace for over a decade—was found dead before sunrise. A dagger coated in poison was discovered strapped to his leg. The second attempt followed soon after.A servant carrying tea for the Queen was intercepted before she could enter the throne room. Hidden beneath the silver tray was a vial of deadroot extract, a lethal poison. The servant, after interrogation, confessed that her family had been taken hostage by nobles who ordered the hit.Then came the third, fourth, and fifth attempts. Archers on rooftops. Explosives set along the Queen’s carriage route. Blades hidden in the folds of a courtier’s robes.Each time, the assassins failed. Each time, they disappeared without a trace. Helen knew who was behind it. But rather than show fear, she faced the storm head-on.Seated in her war room, Helen traced her fingers along a map of Hallerus, where red ink circled enemy strongholds. Duke Merrica stood beside her, arms folded, his sharp eyes
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