“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
Essentially the values of being in a good relationship with the Great Southern Wasteland, is nothing short of being an enormous benefits for Aeternum. Thus everyone in the room now knows just how I viewed everything up until now. If Aeternum wants to be more developed and become the largest Mercantile influence on the Central Continent, We definitely have to be in a good long terms alliance with the Great Southern Wasteland inhabitants, and keep it that way for a a long time. Which coincidentally good for me, is that the rest of the Continent has viewed those that hails from that area, is nothing but undesirable bunch.“...There is definitely a lot of merits for Aeternum to have good relationship with the Great Southern Wasteland…Perhaps..our first correct moves…is to established a safe and secure lines of communications..and also most importantly a direct roads of transportation from Aeternum and the Great Southern Wasteland…”. (Sofia Di Gianna)“I am sure that Master and all the Min
All over Aeternum, the atmosphere of the entire nation has been quite active as of lately, as the Government and the President himself has announced to the public that the entire nation will be entering it self development period. Aeternums has spring to life, everyday Aeternum woke up in the morning and head to their work, the business has been kicking off rather great, despite the Aeternum were closed off to the other nation, it own internal economy has been rather more greater than before. Aeternum were known to only buy and used their local produce, and rarely they bought the outside produce. After all, when it comes to products no matter what it is, be it food or furniture, Aeternum made has always been the best in the market.The sight of bustling New City, has been nothing but a spectacular sight for many, especially those that comes from outside of Aeternum. Although Aeternum has closed their borders to a lot of people, but there were still foreigners that were permitted to en
These days for the Staff at the Royal Yggdra Cafe, they have been rather busy, since they were one the top cafe in the entire New City, naturally that have been so for the cafe. Little that many know, Royal Yggdra Cafe, is actually owned by the Aeternum Royal Palace. It was one of the many business that were owned by the Aeternum Royal Palace, and these Cafe in particular is quite famous because, it was frequently Visited by Princess Yggdrasil herself. At the same time, it was also a chosen spot for a lot of the foreign dignitaries to enjoy their time. Because the cafe were the only cafe that , while still in the Commercial District, it was placed at the very end of it. So it has a very scenic views that made it able to see, almost the entire New City sight, it was closer to the Aeternum River, facing the New City Grand Central Square & Park, then facing the Aeternum Grand Temple, and also facing the entrance to the Residential District, Central Government District and the Science and
The party from the Great Southern Wasteland were stunned as they looked behind them. When it comes to legitimacy and status, naturally they can’t compare to the long linage of royalty such as the House of Angela of the Dukedom of Angela, the most status that all 4 of them can be known as is just some average low ranks nobles. So they can’t help but be respectful of the Princess and her Aide. But what is more baffling to them, is the Little girl beside the Princess, who seems to be only about 9 or 10 years old, and the one that is behind the little girl. The lady behind her, is wearing the famous Black Suit with the Silver Gilded lining, it was a famous iconic attires that only the Aeternum Royal Guards or the Secret Service agent wears them.The little girl, is rather stunningly beautiful and cute, unlike any other child that they have ever seen before, chubby rosy cheeks, large green eyes and then her silvery hair that were cutely tied into a two buns. She is also wearing a very high
In Aeternum, seeing one of Aeternum Royalty is really not easy, seeing the President and the Minister is possible, but to be able to meet and see the Princess of the nation is something that only a few were able to see her. Why, because it was widely known that the President as well as all the Ministers loved her dearly, and she were also known to be sickly, although the president never once forbid her to do anything that she wants, she still received the love and educations that befitted a successor to the throne of Aeternum, despite not being named yet as the heir to Aeternum crown. These show to all people that, No matter what, Princess Yggdrasil position in Aeternum is really high.On top of all these, the Princess were also well known and loved by all Aeternums, because she is all over the Aeternum, sending helps and contributing to charity. There were also a few incidents where the Princess herself will be personally helping any citizens that were involved in some misfortune. In
As the time passes by, instead of being excluded from the table, Princess Yggdrasil invited everyone from the Great Southern Wasteland to join her on her table. Naturally the conversations were circled around the topic of their origins, after all, the Princess is rather inquisitive about it as she is clearly fascinated with their story and tales about the wonders of the foreign places. Over the course of time, everyone were getting more and more friendly with each others, Crown Princess Angela Seraphim, didn’t mind the company and even enjoying it, as she can see the cute Princess Yggdrasil, cute acts, and also converse with her old acquaintance.“..So, why do you sisters and brother wanted to meet with Father?..Mother Andrea, said that…our Country never made any contact with your place…is there something bad happening there?..”. (Princess Yggdrasil)Her voice were a little concerned, because in these brief of time, she felt pleased with the representative stories. But she remember of
Like they all were being unconsciously being brought and lead by their nose, the Great Southern Wasteland, who’s just now talking with the Princess Yggdrasil and also Crown Princess Angela Seraphim. Has now got, perhaps something that is much more than they have ever anticipated. Because right after their conversation with Princess Yggdrasil was over, and the princess already left the cafe. They were left, with one of the Princess guards, right where they stand.“It’s Miss Amalinde Stammler, Mister Qekin Rivgog, Miss Lobelia Mudswan and Mister Luth Alantar, correct?..”. (Princess Guard, Knight Mathild Hindergrass)“Ah..yes…yes, Dame Mathild..it was us..”. (Amalinde Stammler)Knight Mathild Hindergrass, is Princess Yggdrasil Head of guard, the entourage leader of the Secret Service unit that incharge of protecting Princess Yggdrasil, her rank is Captain. She were the kind of soldier that were proud of her duty, after all, her Knight values also felt that she deserved to be in such pos
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